In his last semester at college, in between studying labor law and environmental impact assessment, Alex Elderbroom took a class on something very different: how to build a tiny house. In the class, ...

The most affordable way to build a house is to aim for a tiny home and use materials that would otherwise go to the waste stream.

With its length of 4.8 m (15 ft) and its simple, space-saving layout, the 4800L Compact tiny house could be a good fit for those looking for a weekender or guest house. It's also relatively affordable ...

Construction of a house takes four walls, a roof and basic modern amenities. But local students recently got a hands-on opportunity to learn what it takes to make a home. Nine students from La Jolla ...

Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect of the financial world, from investing in forex to paying for ...

Homeowners often build tiny houses, or accessory dwelling units (ADUs), as income-generating rentals or spaces where relatives, such as aging parents, can live. It’s harder to finance an ADU than a ...

Texas-based content creator Yelithza Heidecker and her husband have built a tiny house for her mom under $33K, which is really surprising.

I built a tiny house in the woods… but not for people—for puppies. The goal was simple: a safe, warm little cabin they’d actually use. Once the structure went up, the puppies treated it like their new ...