Tag Archives: downsizing

Struggling home owners find inspiration in Tiny Houses

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Michael Janzen

Jay Shafer is featured on the cover of the current issue of Parade Magazine, which has about 70 million readers each week and can be found inside many Sunday papers. The article is titled, Help for Struggling Homeowners. Many of us … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcement | Tagged downsizing, jay shafer, parade magazine, small house, small house book, tiny house | 6 Comments

Small House on Gabriola Island, British Columbia

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Michael Janzen

This small 576 square foot house is located on Gabriola Island in British Columbia and has two stories, a 24′ by 24′ footprint, type-3 septic field, instant hot water heater, and cork floors. The landscaping around the house was finished … Continue reading →

Posted in Projects | Tagged british columbia, downsizing, Gabriola Island, living simple, rain water collection, rainwater, simple living, small house | 22 Comments

Bi-Weekly Small Living Journal

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Michael Janzen

We launched the next issue of the Small Living Journal a day early. This issue is on downsizing and we have included articles from three new participants: Heather from The GreenestDollar; Christina from DeclutterLife, and Jonathan, an educator who’s passionate about … Continue reading →

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