The Beginner's Guide to Tiny Houses by Alexis Stephens

Alexis Stephens . Unknown Year . English

Discover why tiny houses are such a big deal Welcome to the tiny house movement! This guide is the ideal introduction for the true beginner. Learn the history of the modern tiny house movement, get a breakdown of tiny house styles, and meet the passionate tiny house community with profiles of pioneers and their tiny homes. The book also discusses the pros and cons of micro living--is a tiny house right for you, right now? Take the self-evaluation quiz in chapter two and find out. Then, dive into the range of tiny house options and must-knows before taking the plunge. Benefits of downsizing--Find out how tiny houses are better for the environment, cheaper to maintain, and even meet housing shortages.Find a match--Fall in love with a tiny house that fits your style--from simple, stationary A-frames to creative tiny houses on wheels (or THOWs), all less than 400 sq ft.More to explore--The comprehensive resource section will help you dig deeper into tiny house construction options, off-grid living, and the art of downsizing.Learn about living large in the tiny house of your dreams!

Categories: Self-Help

About the Author

Christian Parsons is the cofounder of Tiny House Expedition, a DIY tiny house dweller and advocate. He is passionate about sharing tiny living resources, events, and inspiring tiny home stories with the world. Together with her partner Alexis Stephens, their work includes the acclaimed documentary series "Living Tiny Legally"—an insightful resource for tiny house advocacy groups and policymakers. In 2014, Alexis and Christian built their own tiny house on wheels with the help of friends and family. They hit the road in 2015 on a documentarian research road trip turned nomadic lifestyle, spanning 4.5 years and 55,000 miles traveled. Now, their filmmaking and community event travels continue, part-time, in a shuttle bus conversion. Alexis and Christian also continue to live in their 130 square-foot tiny home and hope to create a mini-homestead in the future and host other tiny house dwellers. Together they passionately share the lifestyle benefits and opportunities of tiny housing on their website, TinyHouseExpedition.com, on YouTube, and the SHG Living Network streaming service. Follow their adventures on Instagram and Facebook, as well. Additionally, Christian co-owns TinyHousePlans.com, offering a curated directory of plans, and TinyHouseBuild.com, with DIY tiny house building workshops and guides.

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