This story originally appeared on Grist and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. In 1997, Jay Shafer built his first tiny house: a miniature country chapel with tastefully weathered wood, a high ...

This story is part of the Grist arts and culture series Remember When, a weeklong exploration of what happened to the climate solutions that once clogged our social feeds. In 1997, Jay Shafer built ...

Jay Shafer sweats the small stuff. Hopping into a waist-high metal bathtub smaller than a shower stall, Shafer swung a faucet over his head to demonstrate how one bathes in the combination ...

The downsizing/tiny living movement is still in full swing, and what makes tiny houses so delightful is the way manufacturers find solutions to make the most out of every square inch. In their pursuit ...

Don't be fooled by this tiny home's compact frame - it hides an incredible six-person layout with glam accents and ...

The tiny house movement had its days in the sun, and some say the trend has faded. But in a little enclave in Toms River, tiny homes grew long before it was a fad, and they've stood the test of time.

In the world of tiny houses, where every square inch counts, French company Baluchon is pushing the boundaries. Their latest creation, the Ellèbore, challenges conventional layouts by flipping the ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

The little square footage means tiny homes are much cheaper than your typical house. In some cases, it can be cheaper to buy a pre-built home. This depends on whether you're considering building a ...

If you are heading toward retirement — or already enjoying the retired life — you may be thinking about downsizing your home. But besides the emotional component of cutting back on your belongings and ...

Little houses pack a big design punch. The trend toward small stick-frame homes can yield great rewards, says John Kernohan, founder and chairperson of the United Tiny House Association, based near ...

When my husband, Dale, and I moved in 2007 to our 480-square-foot lake cabin in the Ozark Mountains, we had no idea we would accidentally become trendsetters. Our original plan was to build a separate ...