Tiny House Brothers

Tiny House Brothers A chronicle of brothers Michael and Christopher Schulz, in their pursuit of tiny home living. Dedica Welcome! We're off to a flying start. How is that possible?

Mikey and me (Chris), will be your tour guides for a magical and obsessive/compulsive trip into tiny home living. You'll learn at our expense as we try to drop out of the rat race and live the dream. We were having a lively debate one day (Ok, it was an argument) about how rather than trying to make more money or live in some third world country where the cost of living was cheaper, wouldn't it be

better if we adopted a lifestyle that required little or no money? But how do you go about this? We are both married, approaching our golden years (Mikey more so than me!) and having a number of health issues.I have been interested in the tiny house movement for quite some time and wondered if this might be the solution. Is this the means to our ends? We began to look at how living in a tiny home might impact our lives, doing the old pros and cons thing. Less room, less comfort, less stuff were all disadvantages, or were they? What could we possibly hope to gain? As I began to really look at how things could be, I quickly realized that having less could actually turn out to be having more. If you were to live in a tiny house that you built yourself with no mortgage, you would certainly have more money. Less taxes, less maintenance, less utilities, etc. But you would also have more time (our most important asset), more freedom, and just as beneficial, less stress. Sounds good doesn't it? So there it is, This is what has gotten the ball rolling for us and we look forward to sharing this journey with you. Honestly, the amount of information on the web regarding tiny houses is relatively limited. I consumed most of it in a day, and was left wanting more. Maybe Mikey and me can add to that base of knowledge and even give you a chuckle or two. Check back periodically, new post posts as my old bones and bowling ball sharp mind permit! Oh, and please "Like" and "Follow us on FB!

AND THE WINNER IS… http://wp.me/p4XqyS-5z
03/09/2015

AND THE WINNER IS… http://wp.me/p4XqyS-5z

Tiffany Talarico ! Yesterday, Brother Chris reached deep into the bowels of the Tiny House Brothers' subscriber archives, and ... after washing all the ectoplasmic goo off his hand ... drew the name of the winner of a brand spanking new copy of Dan Louche's book Tiny House Design & Construction Guide. Pretty nice, eh? So, Tiffany, all you have to do to claim your prize is contact us at…

Where There’s Smoke…There’s Barbecue! http://wp.me/p4XqyS-5o
02/13/2015

Where There’s Smoke…There’s Barbecue! http://wp.me/p4XqyS-5o

Even though the weather outside has slowed our progress on the tiny home front, I have put the finishing touches on my very own home-made smoker. I absolutely love smoked and barbecued foods, and was considering buying a smoker for home use when I discovered plans on-line to build my own. The trouble with inexpensive cookers is that they don't regulate the heat very well and require constant attention. [ 432 more words. ]

It’s That Time Of Year Again http://wp.me/p4XqyS-5k
02/07/2015

It’s That Time Of Year Again http://wp.me/p4XqyS-5k

Yep, it's the middle of winter. Well, we hyperboreans (people living in the Northern hemisphere) are enjoying our cold season. For most would-be tiny housers, it's "slow" season. But it really shouldn't be. It is in fact "homework" season...pun intended. Starting in November to December, you should have noticed a number of special features in those magazines you see at checkout lines of your local hardware and lumber store. [ 377 more words. ]

Now Where Were We? http://wp.me/p4XqyS-58
01/20/2015

Now Where Were We? http://wp.me/p4XqyS-58

Oh yea. We were talking about tiny houses, weren't we? Funny how life gets in the way of best laid plans. Mike and I have both been dealing with health issues and some personal problems, but we are both hoping that the new year will bring some exciting new changes for us. Speaking of the new year, I hope everyone had a great Christmas and didn't over-indulge in cookies. [ 174 more words. ]

CELEBRATION!!! http://wp.me/p4XqyS-51
01/19/2015

CELEBRATION!!! http://wp.me/p4XqyS-51

Well, it's January 19th. The Brothers have another copy Of Dan Louche's book Tiny House Design & Construction Guide. Just for signing up at the ol' Tiny House Brothers Blog website, you could be receiving a copy Dan Louche's book Tiny House Design & Construction Guide. The next drawing will be on MARCH 8th (and don't forget to reset your clock, for those of you affected by Daylight Savings Time), so we need to have your name and email by midnight CST on Saturday, March 7th. [ 87 more words. ]

The Absence of Light is Darkness http://wp.me/p4XqyS-4S
10/25/2014

The Absence of Light is Darkness http://wp.me/p4XqyS-4S

Who doesn't like to save money? I am always looking to save it wherever I can, and the most gratifying way I know how is to invest in those items which pay for themselves. In this segment, I'm going to delve into LED lighting. LED's can use of to 85 percent less electricity and last much longer than traditional incandescent or CFL bulbs, thereby saving you big money. [ 717 more words. ]

It’s Cheaper To Heater! http://wp.me/p4XqyS-4G
10/11/2014

It’s Cheaper To Heater! http://wp.me/p4XqyS-4G

You know the old saying, "The only thing better than lunch is a free lunch." Well, the same thing is true when it comes to making your tiny house comfortable. Here is an idea that will cost very little to implement, and pay big dividends. Build your own passive solar window box heater. Plans are available online for free and detail a number of different variations on this theme. [ 704 more words. ]

There’s No Accounting For Taste! http://wp.me/p4XqyS-4n
10/06/2014

There’s No Accounting For Taste! http://wp.me/p4XqyS-4n

Mike had mentioned aesthetics in his post about foundations. This got me to thinking about what aesthetics are and how they relate to what I'm trying to do. Websters Dictionary defines aesthetics as : a : of, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful b : artistic c : pleasing in appearance… [ 593 more words. ]

Re-Inventing The Wheel http://wp.me/p4XqyS-3V
09/16/2014

Re-Inventing The Wheel http://wp.me/p4XqyS-3V

Sometime ago, I mentioned being inspired by my mom, who told of growing up in a tiny home herself. This was back in the 1930's mind you, and back then, no had even heard of the Tiny House Movement. Folks back then lived in these modest homes for the sake of necessity. Some of these old homes are still around today, although they may be somewhat unrecognizable. [ 603 more words. ]

And Now For Something Completely Different http://wp.me/p4XqyS-3I
09/14/2014

And Now For Something Completely Different http://wp.me/p4XqyS-3I

See that picture above? Can you recognize it? Maybe it's a tiny house on wheels...mmmm, no. Actually, it's an illustration of a locomotive in the steampunk style of design. Oh, now you see it! Are you wondering why that image is in a blog about tiny houses? Your answer is in the adjacent image. Yep, that's a real tiny house on a locomotive-like carriage. [ 568 more words. ]

Mike and I are having a drawing to give away a free copy of Dan Louche's book, "Tiny House Design and Construction Guide...
09/14/2014

Mike and I are having a drawing to give away a free copy of Dan Louche's book, "Tiny House Design and Construction Guide." To enter, simply go to www.tinyhousebrothers.com and enter your name and email address for our subscriber list. A winner will be drawn December 14th, 2014 and be notified by email. Good Luck!

After months of research and thinking about what I wanted in my tiny home, I came up with this list. Yours, likely, will be different. My main considerations were size, cost, comfort, where to source materials, energy efficiency, and safety. Yes, I said safety. I'll explain more a bit later. So, her…

Foundations, Foundations, Foundations…OH MY! http://wp.me/p4XqyS-36
09/08/2014

Foundations, Foundations, Foundations…OH MY! http://wp.me/p4XqyS-36

Foundations? Seriously? C’mon, we all know foundations are necessary, whether they be concrete for permanent structures, steel and wheels for the more mobile variety, or any number of other options in demanding roles. Frankly, foundations deserve a… [ 530 more words. ]

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