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See Episode GuideOregon Pear Farmers Build Tiny Home With a View in Their Orchard
Oregon pear farmers, Ben and Erin, are building a custom home on their orchard. Since they don't want to cut down any of their money-making trees, the house has to fit on a tiny 600 square feet plot. After looking at several upscale, ultra-modern, prefab homes, which one will they choose to be driven and dropped off among the pears?
Firefighter Goes Super Tiny in Savannah
Firefighter and empty nester, Nicki, wants to simplify her life by downsizing from her 2400 square foot house to a much smaller home - really small. She's looking for a place that's no more than 300 square feet - 1/8th the size of her current home. Since she also wants the freedom to move the house anywhere, she's looking for a portable tiny house on wheels. Working with a budget of $40,000, she's hoping to get a house with architectural interest. A Victorian, Cape Cod or a cottage with a little color would be ideal. Even though she's willing to sacrifice having bedroom by getting a sleeping loft, she still wants a fully equipped kitchen and full bathroom. Another consideration is having enough space for her 6 foot 5 inch boyfriend and fellow firefighter, Tudor, who is helping her on this house hunt. As Nicki looks at homes that range from 96 to 240 square feet, she'll learn about the other challenges of going small.
Sound Healer Seeks Tiny House in Southern California
Sound healer Melanie loves small spaces: she's currently living in a shed on a friend's property. Since small is her preference, she's decided that she's ready to buy a tiny home, with a twist: she prefers that her tiny home be circular, for good acoustics. However, she's open to all kinds of unconventional tiny homes such as sandbag homes, yurts or treehouses. She's also thinking that to get more space in her home, she'd like to have her bathroom and kitchen outside. Her best friend Grant has his work cut out for him, trying to keep her from becoming too unrealistic. Can she find a tiny house that suits her quirky personality but isn't completely impractical?
Going From A Ranch To A Tiny Home In Northern California
Leslie, an artist, recently sold what she thought was her dream home. It was a ranch with 3000 square feet of living space and 20 acres for her beloved horses to roam. But, after she contracted Lyme disease, taking care of such a large property was too much Now that she's recovered, she wants to buy her next home. This time around, she's decided to go tiny. She's looking for a place that is less than 400 square feet and on wheels, so that it can be mobile. Her plan is to park her tiny house right next to her horse pasture in the Sonoma County town of Sebastopol, California. The only problem? Even though Leslie is going small, she wants to fit some of her normal size furniture and appliances into her home. Most importantly, there must be enough wall space for her large artwork. With the help of her friend, Kelly, she'll have to decide what she can live with and without.
Tiny Home in Mom's Backyard
Newlyweds Eric and Anna are ready to move out of the cramped quarters at her parents' house in Carmel Valley, California, and into a home of their own. But they won't be moving very far. They plan to buy a tiny home and put it right in her mom and dad's backyard. The couple heads to the tiny home mecca of Portland, Oregon, where miniscule 200 square foot homes, and custom built reclaimed trailers will give them, and their $55,000 budget, the squeeze.
Jersey City Newlyweds Search for Tiny House on Large Rural Lot
Newlyweds Adam and Karen are tired of city life, so they're trading their 750-square-foot condo in Jersey City, NJ, for a place in the country. The catch? They want to downsize, so they're looking for a tiny house on a large secluded plot of land. But exactly how tiny the house should be is up for debate. Sustainability consultant Adam thinks they should go for something less than 500 square feet, while Karen's idea of downsizing isn't quite so radical. As a teacher and artist, she still wants to have room for her art supplies and paintings, not to mention her clothes! And that's not the end of their disagreements: Adam thinks they should forego a septic system and get a composting toilet, an idea that Karen is definitely not okay with. She wants something that flushes! Can these two work out their differences and find the tiny house of their dreams?
Jersey City Newlyweds Search for Tiny House on Large Rural Lot
Newlyweds Adam and Karen are tired of city life, so they're trading their 750-square-foot condo in Jersey City, NJ, for a place in the country. The catch? They want to downsize, so they're looking for a tiny house on a large secluded plot of land. But exactly how tiny the house should be is up for debate. Sustainability consultant Adam thinks they should go for something less than 500 square feet, while Karen's idea of downsizing isn't quite so radical. As a teacher and artist, she still wants to have room for her art supplies and paintings, not to mention her clothes! And that's not the end of their disagreements: Adam thinks they should forego a septic system and get a composting toilet, an idea that Karen is definitely not okay with. She wants something that flushes! Can these two work out their differences and find the tiny house of their dreams?
Firefighter Goes Super Tiny in Savannah
Firefighter and empty nester, Nicki, wants to simplify her life by downsizing from her 2400 square foot house to a much smaller home - really small. She's looking for a place that's no more than 300 square feet - 1/8th the size of her current home. Since she also wants the freedom to move the house anywhere, she's looking for a portable tiny house on wheels. Working with a budget of $40,000, she's hoping to get a house with architectural interest. A Victorian, Cape Cod or a cottage with a little color would be ideal. Even though she's willing to sacrifice having bedroom by getting a sleeping loft, she still wants a fully equipped kitchen and full bathroom. Another consideration is having enough space for her 6 foot 5 inch boyfriend and fellow firefighter, Tudor, who is helping her on this house hunt. As Nicki looks at homes that range from 96 to 240 square feet, she'll learn about the other challenges of going small.
After Setbacks, a Florida Family Goes Tiny to Regain Their Financial Freedom
After experiencing some financial setbacks, Adam, Jennipher-Leigh, and their two kids have decided to downsize from their 1500 sq. ft. house into something that they can own outright. They're looking for a mobile tiny home that can accommodate their growing family, keep them safe from unpredictable Florida weather, and move them towards their goal of a debt-free lifestyle. With a budget of $30,000 and three vastly different options to choose from, will they find a tiny home that fits the bill?
Teacher Seeks a Tiny Upgrade
Tired of living off-the-grid, Massachusetts teacher Joel is ready to upgrade his rustic cabin in the woods and get back to civilization. He's looking for a tiny home with indoor plumbing that's close to his work, where he can still raise his chickens and grow a large garden. But with a budget of $150,000 and a difficult New England housing market, will he find a tiny piece of conventional paradise to call his own?
After Setbacks, a Florida Family Goes Tiny to Regain Their Financial Freedom
After experiencing some financial setbacks, Adam, Jennipher-Leigh, and their two kids have decided to downsize from their 1500 sq. ft. house into something that they can own outright. They're looking for a mobile tiny home that can accommodate their growing family, keep them safe from unpredictable Florida weather, and move them towards their goal of a debt-free lifestyle. With a budget of $30,000 and three vastly different options to choose from, will they find a tiny home that fits the bill?
Tiny Home in Mom's Backyard
Newlyweds Eric and Anna are ready to move out of the cramped quarters at her parents' house in Carmel Valley, California, and into a home of their own. But they won't be moving very far. They plan to buy a tiny home and put it right in her mom and dad's backyard. The couple heads to the tiny home mecca of Portland, Oregon, where miniscule 200 square foot homes, and custom built reclaimed trailers will give them, and their $55,000 budget, the squeeze.
Family of Five Goes Tiny
Needing to simplify their lives, and with the goal of financial freedom in mind, Bethany and Matthew have sold their 2200 sq. ft. home. They moved their Selby, South Dakota family of five in with Bethany's parents, while they look for a tiny house. They're searching for a tiny home that can handle their growing family and doesn't break the bank. They have travelled almost 2,000 miles to Nampa, ID to find one. But with a budget of just $50,000 and three children under the age of four, will they find a tiny house that's the perfect fit?
A Young, Single Guy in Ohio Seeks the Perfect Tiny House to Fit His No-Frills Lifestyle
With the lease on his shared apartment ending, 20-something Nils is ready to purchase his very first home in Columbus, OH. With most of his time taken up by work and play, he's searching for a micro mancave that's both easy-to-care-for and within walking and biking distance to his work in Columbus's Short North district. But with a budget of $130,000 in a difficult market, will he find the perfect no-frills bachelor pad?
Tiny Home in Mom's Backyard
Newlyweds Eric and Anna are ready to move out of the cramped quarters at her parents' house in Carmel Valley, California, and into a home of their own. But they won't be moving very far. They plan to buy a tiny home and put it right in her mom and dad's backyard. The couple heads to the tiny home mecca of Portland, Oregon, where miniscule 200 square foot homes, and custom built reclaimed trailers will give them, and their $55,000 budget, the squeeze.
A Young, Single Guy in Ohio Seeks the Perfect Tiny House to Fit His No-Frills Lifestyle
With the lease on his shared apartment ending, 20-something Nils is ready to purchase his very first home in Columbus, OH. With most of his time taken up by work and play, he's searching for a micro mancave that's both easy-to-care-for and within walking and biking distance to his work in Columbus's Short North district. But with a budget of $130,000 in a difficult market, will he find the perfect no-frills bachelor pad?
Tiny Home in Mom's Backyard
Newlyweds Eric and Anna are ready to move out of the cramped quarters at her parents' house in Carmel Valley, California, and into a home of their own. But they won't be moving very far. They plan to buy a tiny home and put it right in her mom and dad's backyard. The couple heads to the tiny home mecca of Portland, Oregon, where miniscule 200 square foot homes, and custom built reclaimed trailers will give them, and their $55,000 budget, the squeeze.
With Her Kids Grown Up, Annie Is Downsizing From 5 Bedrooms To 200 sq. ft.
Chattanooga artist Annie is ready to downsize her five bedroom empty nest to a more manageable 200 square foot tiny house. She's looking for something with open cabinets, contemporary style, and room for her huge book collection. But her college-aged son Lynah is worried mom is biting off more than she can chew. The ideal place would have room for him to visit, but be small enough to take on the road. With a budget of $35,000, will Annie find a house that's the perfect fit?
Starting Fresh By Going Small In San Diego
With dreams of having an off grid tiny home, newly single Girard is searching San Diego, California for a 200 sq. ft. rustic cabin on wheels that has solar panels and a composting toilet. Can practical minded sister Melissa convince him to get a more modern home with enough space to entertain and still stay within his $50,000 budget?
Family of Six Downsizes from 2500 Sq. Ft. to Tiny Home
Looking to leave their busy L.A. life behind, Dan, Cindy and their 4 kids are moving to rural upstate New York, and downsizing from 2500 square feet to a tiny home of less than 600 square feet. They're budgeting just 100 square feet per person, which will be a major change for them all. Buying the home with their all cash budget will allow them the freedom to travel and live debt-free. But after looking at miniscule fixers with only 1 bedroom, and a rustic cabin in the woods with an outhouse as its bathroom, will the realities of going tiny be too much to handle for this family with young kids?
Minimalist Couple Goes Tiny
After giving away most of their possessions, Kenny and Elaine are looking to simplify their lives and go tiny in Elaine's hometown of Kansas City, MO. Elaine wants a sleeping loft that's easy for their cat Daisy to access. But fitting into a cramped loft might take Kenny out of his comfort zone. With a budget of only $30,000 and differing ideas of a good night's sleep, will they be able to find their dream home?
World Traveler Goes Tiny
After traveling the world and living out of a suitcase, Whitney wants to simplify her life back home in Seattle. So she's going tiny and looking for a mobile house that won't tie her down. But with a budget of $45,000 and skeptical best friend Adrianne along for the ride, will she find the simple, tiny home she's hoping for?
Dreams of Downsizing
Dreaming of living near a mountain resort, Kristen and Joe are searching for a place in the Denver, Colorado area. With a budget of $150,000 they are looking for a tiny home close to skiing and hiking. They are ready to downsize to live in this very popular area. But will they be able to sacrifice some modern conveniences for the location of their dreams?
After Setbacks, a Florida Family Goes Tiny to Regain Their Financial Freedom
After experiencing some financial setbacks, Adam, Jennipher-Leigh, and their two kids have decided to downsize from their 1500 sq. ft. house into something that they can own outright. They're looking for a mobile tiny home that can accommodate their growing family, keep them safe from unpredictable Florida weather, and move them towards their goal of a debt-free lifestyle. With a budget of $30,000 and three vastly different options to choose from, will they find a tiny home that fits the bill?
Teacher Seeks a Tiny Upgrade
Tired of living off-the-grid, Massachusetts teacher Joel is ready to upgrade his rustic cabin in the woods and get back to civilization. He's looking for a tiny home with indoor plumbing that's close to his work, where he can still raise his chickens and grow a large garden. But with a budget of $150,000 and a difficult New England housing market, will he find a tiny piece of conventional paradise to call his own?
Free-spirited Mom Goes Tiny
With her kids grown and living on their own, free-wheelin mom Tracy is feeling the itch to travel. She's looking to radically simplify her life and be able to go where she pleases in and around Alberta, Canada. Her down-to-earth daughter Lindsay is along to keep her mom in line. Together they're searching for a mobile modern cottage with plenty of space for Tracy to still play with her grandson. With a budget of $65,000 will they find a tiny home that can give her the freedom she's hoping for?
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