Tiny House, Big Living

Building designers and business partners Alex Gore and Lance Cayko want something better than an old-fashioned recreational vehicle to take on the road and take in the countryside. They imagine a tiny house-on-wheels with a glass wall that allows you to view nature from the indoors! They also want one side of the house to unfold and form a deck for parties and family gatherings. They envision a tiny house that's both family and couple friendly. Alex and his fiancé, Annie, plan to take the house they call Atlas on their honeymoon this summer. Lance will use it for a vacation home with his kids. Like its nickname, you won't want to hit the road without this tiny house in tow!

Pipeline controls specialist Mark Eaves and wife Angela Eaves, an ultrasound technologist, don't believe everything in Texas needs to be big - especially when it comes to their house! The two need to relocate often for work and they're tired of constantly moving from one rental to another. The perfect solution? A tiny home-on-wheels that goes wherever they go. No need to pack and unpack ever again!

The tiny house movement is all about restoring old materials. Charles Kern and Dakota Hills are taking the idea one step further. They purchased an old bus and are transforming it into a tiny house unlike any other! They're popping the top, adding wood paneling, handcrafted cabinetry and a rooftop deck to convert the space into their own personal cozy cabin. The coolest feature of all? Their Murphy bed/office desk/yoga studio.

Rob Irwin knows a lot about form and function working together, which is absolutely necessary to tiny-house living. This industrial designer is building a 300-square feet house with all sorts of engineering feats and eco-friendly features including a butterfly-angled roof that captures rain water, an attached chicken coop that lets you grab fresh eggs from inside the house, an aquaponics system where he can grow fresh herbs year-round, solar panels for heating, and even an efficient climbing wall to get to the loft! This is eco-living tiny-style!

Kris Anderson and Betty Johnston are on a mission for freedom. They were both working dead-end jobs in Oklahoma, trying to balance work and their passions, when they saw a documentary about tiny houses and made a plan. Kris, an aspiring artist, and Betty, a hair and makeup stylist, are creating a tiny house-on- wheels that will allow them to work from anywhere across the country. Their dream home is based on one of Kris' original designs!

Jarrod and Ali Boyle have always loved living tiny. Both remember a time when life was simpler with few material possessions, and, at a moment's notice they could take off in their small camper to go exploring on our great nation's highways. Having a family, left that life behind.....until now! As owners of a Washington family winery, Jarrod and Ali wish to re-visit their tiny, carefree past with not one tiny house but TWO! Each tiny home will possess its own unique style. And here's the twist... the Boyles challenge two teams of builders to create the most amazing tiny guest abode ever! Bragging rights are at stake when these two teams go neck-and-neck to build the best 'tiny' in only ten days!

Newlyweds Austin and Kaytlyn Averill are making it official and trading in their 1200-square-foot home for a tiny house love nest! The best part of living 'cozy' is that Boone, the Averill's 150-lb St. Bernard puppy, will always be able to keep his human companions in sight!

North Carolina project manager Jewel Pearson can't wait to leave her apartment lifestyle behind and embark on her very own tiny house journey! Built for a queen, this modern 330-square foot design might seem a bit extravagant to an outsider. But for Jewel, a 6 ft. by 3 ft. closet is a necessity! So are the screened-in porch and a balcony! Jewel, aka Ms. Gypsy Soul, plans to blend all of her favorite household luxuries with the freedom of the open road!

Jenn Baxter's inspiration for her tiny house came after her mother passed away and she was reading one of her mother's journals. An entry about letting fear stop you in your tracks made Jenn realize that she needed to follow her dream. She immediately hired a builder and created a one-of-a-kind tiny house that includes a rooftop deck, breakfast bar with a hidden washer/dryer and lots and lots of cubby holes and secret storage.

Trevor and Mary are creating a tiny house outside of Dayton, Ohio, that suits both their needs -- and those of their four cats! It's a house unlike any other tiny dwelling thanks to cat bridges and walkways throughout the plan. The creature comforts also include two spacious lofts, a foldaway office, big appliances, and a view unlike any other. The lucky couple is planting their tiny house on the family's wildlife refuge. Trevor and Mary are trading volunteer help with the animals in exchange for free parking. This tiny house build will certainly lead to lots of wild adventures!

When full-time college student, Kaitlin Snyder-Patterson, came to the conclusion that renting an apartment was bleeding her dry, she took a serious interest in the tiny house movement. And, when her dad, Mike Snyder, heard that his daughter was serious about becoming debt free, he quickly volunteered his build and engineering expertise to help his daughter's tiny house dream come true. Where Mike has the mad construction skills, Kaitlin has über artistic sense. Together, they build a fun and functional rent-free residence that includes a hidden staircase.

Freelance set designers Chloe and Brandon spend much of their lives moving from city to city where they work on movie sets. They want a permanent home and they have the perfect solution: a tiny house-on-wheels. What happens when two creative artists design such an abode? You get a one-of-a-kind tiny house influenced by pirate ships, gypsy caravans and movie sets!

Tiny house enthusiasts and young military couple Derek and Mary Voight have decided to hire a builder to do all the heavy lifting. They lend a hand on occasion to speed up the process but they prefer letting a pro tackle the tricky business of building a sturdy house that's agile enough to be pulled by a two-ton truck. The Voights hire builder and tiny home dweller Greg Parham to design and construct their dream home at his construction site in Durango, Colorado.

Jenna Spesard and Guillaume Dutilh don't want roots. These 20-somethings plan to make America their backyard with an adventure house-on-wheels. They've studied the options and decided to build their dream tiny home from scratch, but which builder has just the right plans to make their vision come to fruition? Tumbleweed Tiny House Company out of Sonoma, California, features a range of tiny beauties that are customizable. Our couple can let the company's team of builders make it from scratch for $45,000+ or they can pour sweat equity into the project and save half the price.

David and Teresa love their lives in Michigan but hate the winter weather. With the help of their family and friends, the Crawford's are building a tiny house so they can be snowbirds.

Nature lovers Justin and Emily want an outdoor-themed tiny birch house that will accommodate them, their toddler and their five pets. Key features include in-floor storage, a toddler play loft and raw birch accents throughout.

A couple salvages an old school bus to create their very own 100-square-foot tiny house.

An actor inspired by Thoreau's Walden wants a mobile tiny house that's off the grid and eco-friendly.

Personal trainers Mike and Jasmine want a house that's tailored to their fitness lifestyle. They get a 330-square-foot fitness nest with a climbing wall and weight storage.

Bridget and Billy are leaving their expensive Denver rental to build a tiny house on a tight budget and take it on the ultimate road trip back to Portland. Will they have what it takes to get this house ready for the road trip?

Unanticipated relocation forces Sam and Ellee to move to California in their half-finished tiny house. Can they stay motivated in order to finish the build, or will the stress get to them?

Expectant parents Tom and Hannah are eager to move from their travel trailer to a roomier 300-square-foot tiny house. Hannah wants to have a home birth in their new place, so the house must be finished in just a few weeks.

After a near-death experience, Joe and April have decided it's time to change and get a tiny house. Builders Bruce and Bart create a sleek home with a gourmet kitchen and plenty of space for their daughter Sophie.

Texans Cody and Alexia St. John are designing a tiny house around its resale value. The beautiful 28-foot home boasts an adjustable loft floor, a custom armoire and a full-size kitchen. Will their family agree it's the right move?

Chrissy wants to incorporate as many reclaimed or reused materials as she can in her tiny house build in Burlington, VT, but her builder Seth isn't too keen on the idea. Will Chrissy have to give up on some of her "green" dreams?

Caitlin and Zach Hogan want a tiny house that perfectly fits the needs of their family of four. The only catch? The cozy home must be finished before the family moves to Nevada for a new career opportunity.

Mark and Jen want a tiny house in Naples, Florida, where they can paddleboard to the gulf and soak in the sun

Nathan and Jenny build their own 314-square-foot yurt on Hawaii's North Shore. Their tiny home is complete with a separate bathroom yurt and an aquaponics pond for growing produce.

With the help of their Virgin Island community, a young couple builds their dream tiny home on family property in St. John. They incorporate a wrap-around porch and open living room walls to enjoy island scenery and ocean breezes.

A couple hires a builder to create a home for their extreme expeditions.

Artisan and world traveler Sarah converts a school bus into her dream home complete with a commercial sewing workshop, bubble skylights, a rooftop deck and more.

Jesse and Michelle are ready to become homeowners but are unsure where the future will take them. A tiny house-on-wheels is the perfect answer, as long as they have enough storage for their botany experiments, books and supplies.

Three generations of craftsmen build a tiny house for the youngest of the family and upcycle old family items into new pieces.

David builds a one-of-a-kind tiny house in Nashville with a garage door, jacuzzi and fold-out deck.

Traveling circus performer Lilly builds a mobile tiny house so she never has to leave home. Features include a storage compartment for her circus equipment and a sunken bathtub to soak in after performances.

Design-obsessed couple Zane and Katherine are ready to try building tiny homes as a business. They plan to live in their computer-engineered tiny house to test it out before they build more.

Matthew and Meghan are growing their family but downsizing their home. They plan to complete most of the 220-square-foot home's interior, which will include a floating baby carrier and a couch that transforms into a dining room.

North Dakota builder Jim Nelson lives for a challenge, so he and his team are building a game-changing two-story tiny house that they can tilt from horizontal to vertical.

A young couple leaves their stressful life in New York to build a cozy 130-square-foot home that features an inviting workspace with a massive window, a loft hammock and a hanging garden.

A Louisiana family works together to convert an old school bus into the ultimate man cave for their 21-year-old son. The tiny Bayou home features a fish cleaning table, a cypress wood bar and an indoor hammock.

Margaret is a young artist who wants to create the ultimate expression of herself in a tiny house. She gets help from her mother and grandmother, who assist Margaret in bringing her artistic vision to life.

A husband-and-wife carpenter team races Mother Nature to finish their tiny cabin before the spring thaw in Alaska.

Rob and Sandi spend most of their free time on a ranch just outside of Las Vegas. Rob has built one tiny home before, so he's prepared to tackle a new one with handcrafted features, including a rooftop deck and a hitching post.

A couple wants to downsize to a tiny home to focus on the important aspects of their growing family. Their builders are pushed to their limits, however, when they learn the couple's baby is coming early.

Newlyweds want a tiny house-on-wheels for them and their dogs for a move to Colorado. Alabama Tiny Homes builder James Brewer plans to give them a 305-square-foot tiny home until he finds out he needs to make room for a surprise.

A grilling enthusiast builds his own mobile tiny home with features that will help him build culinary creations. But at 90 square feet, it will be a challenge to make the house fully functional and big enough for him to live.

Married schoolteachers take advantage of their work-free summers by building the ultimate tiny vacation home perfect for tailgating at every baseball stadium in the country.

Two wildlife experts who travel the country educating people about animals want to trade in their car and pup tent for a tricked-out tiny house that caters to all sorts of animal roommates.

Charles and Dakota create a tiny house out of a bus with a fold-out desk and yoga studio.

An artist gets some family help while customizing his tiny Craftsman-style bungalow for a tiny house festival. Customizations include a barrel ceiling, hand-carved cabinets, a wooden soaking tub and more!

After moving back to Texas to be near her family, Esin builds a tiny house that boasts an elevator and all the amenities a dog lover could imagine.

Kansas State professor Brandon wants an affordable house with some fun bells and whistles, so he and a friend design a 365-square-foot smart house with some high-tech features, including a video doorbell and slide-away TV set.

Architecture student Davis takes over his parents' driveway to construct his first tiny house. The design includes a slanted wall that is both an open food pantry and bookshelf and an extended kitchen countertop.

Rebecca and Kendall push tiny to the extreme by giving up their traditional American home for an 84-square-foot tiny sheep wagon with no plumbing. They're not "sheepish" to admit that their friends are their biggest skeptics.

Greg and Carla are giving tiny living a try outside Morgantown, West Virginia. Greg is a musician and his band is helping him craft the house, which includes a detachable stage for performances and other music-themed features.

Emily is moving into a shipping container turned tiny house to prove she can live a simpler lifestyle, and she's asking brother-in-law Jon to build a massive rooftop deck and a walk-in closet for her enormous shoe collection.

A woman who currently lives in a 450-square-foot yurt dares herself to go tinier with a 300-square foot house. Asian art, a Dutch door and a slide-out table for six sets her tiny home apart.

A performing couple decides to travel and leave the rat race behind by building a mobile tiny home. To maximize mobility and match their gypsy lifestyle, the house is being constructed on the back of a diesel flatbed truck.

A nomad hires his best friend's father to build a custom teardrop-style tiny house for his mobile lifestyle.

A growing family builds the mobile tiny home of their dreams on their lakeside property in Temple, GA.

A contractor that recently relocated to North Carolina is ready for a new building project. He enlists his daughters' help to create an adventure tiny house complete with a drawbridge, climbing wall and even a zip line!

A world traveler is settling down in a tiny house community in Lakeside, AZ. Her quirky style pushes her designer to his creative limits and the unpredictable northern Arizona weather threatens to throw construction off track.

A couple battles the harsh winter elements while building a customized tiny house yurt near the scenic shores of Stone Step Lake in Alaska.

Tired of the rising cost of rent, a fishing guide gives tiny living a try. The outdoorsman wants to make his tiny home the ultimate fisherman's crash pad, and his family will pitch in to give the interior an artistic touch.

A young couple takes inspiration from a 17th-century ship while creating the tiny house of their dreams. Their nautical vision includes shingles resembling waves, an aquarium and cabinets that look like whiskey barrels.

A young couple makes a home for their three children in a tiny school bus. With only 235 square feet, they include an area for home schooling, a relaxing gathering space, sleeping accommodations, a kitchen and a bathroom.

A surfing couple uses their construction experience to build an affordable tiny house with dog-friendly stairs and heated floors in Oceanside, CA.

An empty nester devises a special tiny home with eco-friendly features to satisfy her wanderlust. With a full galley kitchen and a laundry room built into the staircase, the final product surpasses her expectations.

A Jersey Shore couple looking to make life more affordable sets out to convert an old houseboat into the floating home of their dreams.

A California couple wants a simpler life in the great outdoors of Alaska. He plans to use his aerospace engineering experience to complete most of the build, but her creativity is what will set their 400-square-foot cabin apart.

A young couple builds a bright and modern tiny home perfect for their lifestyle. Their tiny house incorporates a stucco-like exterior, a rooftop deck and a second-story "hammock floor" that gives guests a place to stay.

A Florida couple throws the budget out the window as they build a customized high-end tiny complete with a full-size kitchen, heated bathroom floors and a glass rain shower.

A young CA couple hires Missouri builders to help build their dream container home. This luxury "tiny" will feature a master bedroom loft, a guest bed that lifts and doubles as an office, a walk-in closet and a rooftop deck.

After living in NYC for 20 years, a couple is moving upstate with their son and French bulldog into a 400-square-foot tiny home. This build has 3 separate structures joined by a common deck to create a more spacious tiny compound.

A California couple builds the ultimate treehouse escape perched high in a circle of redwoods. The tiny home packs plenty of engineering ingenuity and handcrafted features, including a water pumping system and a hidden bookcase.

An engaged couple plans to realize their dream of going tiny by building a tiny home before their wedding. Their 275 square-foot design includes a yoga practice space, a second story deck, a wooden bathtub and rustic accents.

A couple of foodies simplify their lifestyle by moving into their own tiny house complete with a chef's kitchen, a full bar and an herb garden.

Travel enthusiasts are ready to convert a cargo van into a tiny house. Their space-saving design includes a queen-sized bed with storage underneath and a loft for their toddler that features a cozy bed and safety rails.

A couple relocates from North Carolina to Florida and decides to build a midcentury-style tiny home. Their must-haves include an eclectic front door, funky wallpaper, neon signs and a guest space with a floating daybed.

The high cost of homes in the San Francisco Bay Area leads a young couple to build a custom tiny house. Their luxury home has more bells and whistles than a full-size mansion, including a roll-up garage door and dining set for 12.

A Los Angeles woman wants a slow-paced tiny lifestyle in Greenville, SC. Her tiny house designer calls on her family to create custom artwork and features including a deck and greenhouse that make this tiny house special.

A couple creates the ultimate tiny firehouse-on-wheels complete with a red garage door, functional fire hydrant, fire pole and more.

An outdoorsy CO couple has no problems downsizing to follow their dream of becoming homeowners. With space for his triathlon gear, a flex area and a hidden dog food feeder, this house is sure to be an outdoor lover's paradise.

Tiny house owners try to make every inch count, but for 6-foot-7-inch-tall Clay, it's a must! His home needs to fit his huge frame, so many typical tiny house designs are being replaced with custom elements, like higher windows.

An expectant Idaho couple adds a nursery to their tiny house blueprints. With help from family, they set out to create a sleek, modern tiny home with all the functionality new parents need.

A wine lover builds her dream getaway in the form of a tiny home in Columbus, OH, wine country.

Mike wants to live a simpler life and is returning to his hometown in Oregon to become a farmer. He entrusts three builders to create a tiny man cave that includes rain-sensing skylights and a surprise garage for his motorcycle.

A cruise ship bartender utilizes her family of contractors to build a tiny house to park on her parent's San Juan Island property. Her design includes recycled materials from her dad's "boneyard" of salvaged and reclaimed goods.

A family of five builds a charming off-grid tiny house on 20 acres of land in northern Idaho. They all pitch in on the rustic home that includes a wood stove, live edge shelving, a bunk room and his-and-hers outhouses.

A family brings the unique character of Charleston, SC, into their tiny house build. They include traditional touches like an oyster shell stone path, black shutters and a sitting area.

An Idaho couple creates a three-level tiny home in Swan Valley, ID. She wants a place to showcase her huge shoe collection, and he would like a rugged and rustic escape with wood floor paneling on the walls.

A career cheerleader gets a rustic-chic country tiny home on a farm complete with horses, a zip line and other adventures just steps away from the front door.

After being diagnosed with epilepsy, a woman wants more independence, so her master craftsman father builds her an expanding tiny home. He installs motorized bump-outs and a roof-raise system to increase the usable space.

An entrepreneur with six kids wants a tiny vacation home to place at one of his properties. He enlists the help of an uber artistic builder who draws inspiration from musical instruments for the shape of his homes.

A mom and daughter near Austin, TX, mix business with pleasure as they build a tiny home that doubles as a yoga studio. They infuse a lot of Zen into its design with aerial hammocks, monkey bars and yoga mat flooring

A young couple that exudes Southern charm enlists the help of their aunt and uncle to build a tiny farmhouse. The rustic home features reclaimed wood, a custom bathtub, a pullout dog bowl and a front porch for entertaining.

An architecture student builds a futuristic tiny home that can withstand the harsh Canadian winters and be his home base while he trains for the Olympics.

A couple is fulfilling a dream of building a tiny house that doubles as a mobile coffee shop! Building a functional living space alongside their work space will require every inch of this tiny home to have a double purpose.

High school sweethearts are ready to travel the country and live the minimalist lifestyle in a tiny home of their own. They customize their 304-square-foot dream home with a wood stove, recessed bed and full-size shower.

A husband and wife are raising the roof on a school bus to make a tiny home perfect for traveling the country. To accommodate their height, this tiny bus will be customized with extra tall countertops and a jumbo-sized couch.

A Texas tech guru brings his work home by incorporating technology into his tiny house. The high-tech abode features a biometric security system and a hidden computer that allows him to adjust the lighting, appliances and windows

Globetrotting newlyweds have been adventuring since the day they met and now want a tiny home base for in between travels. Their luxury abode will include reclaimed barn wood floors, a huge soaking tub and a functional staircase.

Traveling nurses want to finish their tiny home build before their next assignment. The couple must work around the clock to complete the anything-but-ordinary home with its bright blue exterior and built-in snake cage.

New York newlyweds hire builders to turn a gooseneck trailer into a 350-square-foot rustic tiny home in the woods of Vermont. They emphasize outdoorsy design with stained cedar siding, dark bamboo flooring and shiplap walls.

A medical student uses her resourceful personality to build a tiny house packed with clever inventions.

High school sweethearts design a nautical-themed tiny house with features that include a reclaimed hexagonal metal exterior, porthole windows, an octopus-sculptured shower and an amazing sky tunnel between lofts.

A pair of young traveling actors build the perfect tiny home for life on the road. Their vision includes a storage loft that doubles as a reading nook, a convertible sofa and a pullout stage with a trapdoor.

A family of four moves into a pool house just outside of Oklahoma City. The modern space comes complete with a custom homework area, a nesting bed, a fire pit that doubles as a table and shower for summer days by the pool.

A family of five gets creative to fit comfortably into a tiny home in Oklahoma. Nesting beds and a staircase with drawers accommodate the kids, while Mom and Dad have privacy thanks to a closet door serving as a room divider.

A Boston model is heading west to further his career in the fashion industry, so he builds a tiny home that is every bit as fashionable as he is.