What does tiny home living actually look like day to day? Eric opens the door to his self-built tiny house and shares a raw, practical, and inspiring look at life in 200 square feet. After living in a condo for 13 years and a van for over a year, Eric made the jump to a tiny home in the mountains of California—and he doesn’t hold back about what he’s learned.
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From cooking without a microwave to battling mildew in a compact shower, this tour is packed with real-world advice about adapting to the minimalist lifestyle. Eric reveals how he made his kitchen work with limited space, why a pressure cooker is essential, and the upgrades he regrets (spoiler: skip the $5,000 wood stove). He also shares the unexpected expenses of buying raw land, prepping it for off-grid life, and why solar was the best decision he made.
His tiny home includes clever design choices like a bump-out living area, custom drawers under the couch, and a loft bedroom with a stargazing hatch. But he’s candid about the challenges too—like narrow stairs, limited hanging storage, and middle-of-the-night climbs from the loft. Still, the payoff?
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A front-row seat to the moonrise, the sound of wind rustling through trees, and a sense of peace he never found in the city. If you’re considering a tiny house, Eric encourages you to try it first, whether at an Airbnb or through research. As he says, “It’s not for everyone—but if it’s for you, it could change your life.”
