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Jay Shafer: The Politics of Tiny Houses

Jay Shafer: The Politics of Tiny Houses

October 18, 2014 john 66 26

In February, 2011, we spent a couple of hours with Jay Shafer (Tumbleweed Tiny House Company), in his 96 square foot house-on-wheels in Sebastopol, California. Jay is one of the more well-known and successful tiny house designers, and there’s no denying the “curb appeal” of his designs. That appeal is generated by Jay’s careful attention…

Tiny House Tour that Houses Family of Four

Tiny House Tour that Houses Family of Four

October 17, 2014 john 0 30

A tour of our tiny house. Built on Tumbleweed principles, we bought this 272sq ft house already built, then hauled it across the state and parked it in a garden. We bought it fully functional but very bare bones. We did major remodels to suit our personalities and needs. We have enjoyed living in our…