The Beginner's Guide to Tiny Houses: What You Need to Know about 400-Square-Foot Living (Hardback or Cased Book)

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!

Alexis Stephens and Christian Parsons are tiny-house movement ambassadors and cofounders of Tiny House Expedition, a traveling documentary and community education project. They also serve on the American Tiny House Association’s board of advisors. Visit their website at TinyHouseExpedition.com and follow their adventures on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.