Sometimes it seems like the new buzzword in construction: circularity. The Olstergaard, the new neighborhood where I will live next year, is nature-inclusive and circular. Future residents are therefore expected to build their homes in a circular manner. But what does that actually mean? Why is circular construction such a good idea and how do […]
On my way to Olst
Today the application for the environmental permit for my new Tiny House is done. Woohoo! Let me tell you, it took quite some work. Especially getting a correct BENG and MPG. But we did it, and today Woonpionier Menno is going to submit the application for me. With a bit of luck, I will have […]
Maintenance of a Tiny House
I’ve been living in my Tiny House for almost five years now. It’s not new anymore, but it holds very well and still looks lovely. The maintenance of my house has been minimal so far, but after five years you can see small signs of wear. Therefore, it’s time to do some updating here and […]
DIY vs. craftsmanship
You can build your own Tiny House. Even if you have no construction experience. There are already many Tiny House residents, including those who live in the Netherlands, who have proven that it is possible. For every part of the construction process there are resources that guide you step by step through the job. From […]
Ventilation in a Tiny House
Moisture problems are common in small homes such as Tiny Houses. On average, a person produces a liter of fluid a day just by breathing and sweating. Add to that the amount of moisture released by cooking, washing and showering, and you will understand that this can cause problems in a small space. Unless you […]
Small interior inspiration: lighting
Light has a great influence on us. The lighting (or lack of it) in an interior influences your mood, can make a room look bigger or smaller, and even has an effect on your health. For example, you might have experienced a headache because you were reading with not enough light. In a small house, […]
Safety first
Every year I have my chimney cleaned and my fire extinguisher tested. I also disinfect my water tank and water pipe once a year. But my gas installation? I had never checked it since I came to live in my house, now more than three years ago. So, it was about time! In fact, you […]
Keeping your Tiny House cool
Tropical temperatures will reach our country this week. The weather forecast predicts for Thursday that the national heat record from 1944 could even be broken! While I am writing this, it is still a comfortable 22 degrees in my Tiny House, but on Thursday I had better look for some coolness elsewhere … Even if […]
Build your own Tiny House
You must have seen it pass by at some point. When you spend a bit of time in online Tiny House circles you can hardly miss it. The newest addition to the Dutch Tiny House library: Build your own Tiny House by Jan-Willem van der Male and Noortje Veerman. And it is really to be […]
Simple living = more free time?
Some people seem to think that you have plenty of free time when you live in a Tiny House, and that it’s easy and simple. That’s what I thought too! But actually, living off-grid isn’t that easy. It means you have to spend more time organizing and maintaining basic utilities compared to a regular house. […]