Do good things really come in small packages? You’ve probably heard this phrase many times, yet “small packages” isn’t usually how we describe our homes. For most of us, square feet has become a measure of our status in society. … Continued
Thinking about living tiny? There are many advantages to choosing to live tiny in a tiny house. You can design your own lifestyle, have more financial freedom, with the ability to travel. When deciding to live tiny, one of the … Continued
It was back in 2011, when the Seattle real estate market was still suffering from the impact of the recession, that as a real estate agent, I had some time on my hands. I listened to news on the radio … Continued
Using SIPs for Constructing a Tiny House on Wheels (THOW) Why we chose SIPs for the ASPIRE DIY Kit Here at Close to Home as we developed the ASPIRE tiny house on wheels (THOW) DIY Kit, top on our list … Continued
At Close to Home it’s sure hard to turn off the news. It seems that every time you turn around, there’s another story of someone losing their home or dealing with the unattainable house. Whether because of a forest fire … Continued
One of the treasures of the Pacific NW is the collection of Islands known as the San Juans. After a terribly rainy Seattle winter, I was excited about an opportunity to visit San Juan Island this summer. I was ready … Continued
Our work at Close to Home brings us in touch with individuals from many different realms of society. Our clients are individuals who hold a vision of building: a tiny house village in their own community, small structures such as … Continued
In celebration of National Pet Day on April 11, 2017, we wanted to share with you some information about one of our clients, The Milo Foundation. They purchased 2 Yurt Cabins last fall in order to house staff. In 1994, … Continued
In the spring of 2016, just about a year ago, Close to Home sold a Tiny House on Wheels to Dorothy in Portland, Oregon. As we think about community issues around tiny homes, we wanted to check in with Dorothy … Continued
Have you heard this saying before? It refers to the fact that we often see new fads come from old, as we see in the fashion world all of the time. Kids are wearing Dr. Martens boots again, Converse shoes … Continued