The Tiny Life

My tiny house building courses are for everyone that wants to build a tiny home, and I offer courses that cater to both beginners and experienced builders alike. I also...

In your search for tiny house help, you’ll probably come across conflicting advice, tips that don’t sound quite right, and suggestions that end up doing more harm than good. The...

A lot of herb gardens fail before the first seed is even sown, and it often comes down to layout choices you aren’t even aware you're making. Things like poor...

I remember the day when I first went off grid in my tiny house, over a decade ago. Solar and battery backup was complicated, hard to get your hands on,...

I hear a lot of misconceptions about the zone 10a planting schedule, with many people falling under the assumption that you can grow anything at any time. But if you...

Determining how many chickens you should have per acre is a bit more complicated than buying a set number of chicks and letting them loose. ...

Imagine sinking hundreds of thousands of dollars and countless hours into a family compound only to find that the roads are too narrow or your utility lines don’t reach every...

Raising ducks for meat may seem like a no-brainer, but don’t make the mistake of thinking any random breed can be a good table bird. After all, feed isn’t cheap,...

There’s no way to get around it: learning how to live off the grid is going to be hard work. However, it also has the potential to be deeply rewarding....

If you’re serious about diving into the world of duck keeping, there’s probably one question at the forefront of your mind: which breed makes the best egg-laying duck?...

Buying land is exciting — up until you realize that dream lot doesn't come equipped with access roads, power, plumbing, or a place to build your home....

When it comes to rural or agrarian living, three options reign supreme: hobby farms, homesteads, and farmsteads....