Introduction
Because of the increasing interest in the small house movement, resources are becoming more and more plentiful. Below are links to information about books, video tapes, house plans, workshops, events, presentations, and consultation services. Please let us know if you have something to add to this page.
UK Resources
The small house movement in the UK has had an abundance of interest and support for simpler smaller living. Here are some featured resources for the United Kingdom listed by source.
- BBC – Why the tiny house is perfect for now, 3 Jan 2022
- Home Carbon Calculator — “Our interactive tool shows the difference the average household can make, in the equivalent trees planted and flights saved.” [View]
- Live Off Grid – The Tiny House Movement in the UK: How to Get on Board, 3 Dec 2022
- Comparethemarket – The essential home repair and maintenance checklist for first-time homeowners, Feb 2023
- The Guardian – Priced-out UK house-hunters turn to lorry-sized tiny homes, 15 Jan 2023
Small Houses for Sale
Below are online listings of small houses for sale.
- TinyHouseFor.us – “Tiny House for Us provides free listings for tiny houses for sale, for rent, and property space for parking to people across the United States. We also share the latest news about the tiny house movement, resources, tips, and more.”
- TinyHouseListings.com – “This site is all about tiny houses for sale. Please feel free to look around and see if there is a tiny house that is a good match for you.” Contact Steven at 720-208-6795.
- TinyHouseTalk.com – “In 2009 I created Tiny House Talk and the Tiny House Newsletter because I wanted to share my passion for living smaller and being more purposeful with anyone who was also interested. And that’s still what I’m doing today. So this is a place for you to explore and share inspiring simple living stories.” Contact Alex Pino.
Resource Directory
Below is a directory listing of resource pages.
- Bookstore – Visit our online Small House Bookstore, but don’t forget to check out the bookstore at ComingUnmoored.com
- Bicycles – The ideal mode of transportation for simple and small living.
- Blogs – This link goes to a page of personal stories about small house design, construction, and renovation.
- Communities – Directory of Small House Communities.
- Designing and Building – A page with links to topics for consideration when designing and building a small home.
- Dictionary and Glossary of Terms for the Small House Movement
- Discussion Forum – Visit our online discussion forum page at Yahoo Groups to sign-up for the never-ending discussion about smaller and more sustainable living.
- Designers and Builders – Directory of designers and builders who offer and/or specialize in constructing small and no-so-big homes.
- Designs and Plans – Directory listing sources providers of small house designs and plans.
- Dimensions – A guide to the dimensions of small houses and considerations when determining a right-size home.
- Education and Workshops – Listing of education and workshop opportunities related to smaller and more sustainable living.
- For Sale. Listings of small homes that are for sale.
- Glossary of Terms and Dictionary for the Small House Movement
- Minimum Size Home Building Standards and Laws – The Legalization of Smaller Living
- Newsletter – Visit our newsletter subscription page at Yahoo Groups to sign-up for the monthly newsletter or read past newsletters in the archives. Recent newsletters are now posted here on our website. You can also subscribe by sending a blank e-mail to: smallhousesocietynews-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
- Plans and Designs – Directory listing sources providers of small house designs and plans.
- Organizations and Suppliers – Providers of small house and smaller living appliances, building materials, and other resources for building small.
- Personal Stories of Small House Construction, Design, and Renovation
- Publications – Magazines, journals, RSS Feeds, Blogs, and other electronic or printed newsletters about smaller living.
- Quotes – Quotes that inspire simpler and smaller living.
- Reference
- Registry – Directory listing websites of people living in small homes. This is the same page as the personal stories of small house construction, design, and renovation.
- RyanHomes.com – For help with buying a home, contact Ryan Homes to learn about homes for sale.
- Small House Hotels
- IndulgentRestraint.com might just be the smallest hotel in the world.
- PineCrestMotelAndCabins.com is a beautiful cluster of cabins in Barton, Vermont.
- Websites and Forums – Directory of websites and forums about small house construction and living.
Small House Society Founders
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Interior Design and Decoration
Below are additional resources for living well in smaller spaces including small houses and small apartments. If your small space needs a makeover, these are the resources to help you declutter your life:
- ApartmentTherapy.com – Great resource for living well and living small.
- Curbly.com – Excellent online resource for interior design and do-it-yourself advice.
- Plan3D.com – Design your home or living space in 3D online or using this software on your computer.
- Small Living Technology Store – Make use of technology for smaller living.
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