Real Tiny Life

Oct
12
Layoff to Tiny House: Real Costs | Week 39 Post-Layoff

Layoff to Tiny House: Real Costs | Week 39 Post-Layoff

One year after a layoff announcement, we're 30 days into tiny house living. Here are the real numbers: what we spent before, what we're spending now, and the one-time costs we planned for.
5 min read
Oct
05
Torn window screen with visible rip damage near bottom edge from tree branch contact

What We Found During Our Tiny House 30-Day Inspection | Week 38 Post-layoff

Torn screens, cracked grout, rough wood - these are issues we found in our brand new tiny house. We had exactly 30 days to document everything or pay out of pocket. Here's what we discovered and what you need to know about tiny house inspections.
7 min read
Sep
28
Completed king-size bed in tiny house loft with green blanket, showing successful bedroom setup with adequate headroom clearance

From Camping to Functioning in 399 Square Feet | Week 37 Post-layoff

Our exhausting week transforming from camping in our own tiny house to actually functioning. Bed frame modifications, organization wins, and hard-earned lessons.
6 min read