Topics We Cover
ToGaze covers tiny houses and off-grid living across 27 sections — the homes, the designs, the off-grid systems, the rules and the money behind them. Every section is a live feed; start with the ideas, then follow the daily coverage.
Tiny Homes & Design
Small homes, thoughtfully designed.
Off-Grid Living
Life beyond the grid — power, water, food and freedom.
Build, Buy & Money
From first sketch to moving in — and paying for it.
Know-How & More
Guides, answers and tools for the tiny life.
- State Guides — state-by-state rules and guides.
- How-To & FAQ — how-tos and answers to common questions.
- Comparisons — side-by-side comparisons to help you choose.
- Quizzes — fun quizzes for tiny-house lovers.
- Tiny Calculators — calculators for size, cost and weight.
- Fresh — the newest ideas on ToGaze.
- Stay — places to stay in a tiny house.
- Live — live updates from ToGaze.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does ToGaze cover?
ToGaze covers tiny houses and off-grid living — small-home ideas and designs, floor plans, off-grid power and water, building codes, costs, communities and DIY — across 27 sections.
How often is ToGaze updated?
New ideas are published regularly, and the homepage always shows the latest first.
How much does a tiny house cost?
It depends on size, build and location. Our cost guide, How Much Does a Tiny House Cost?, and the Costs & Budget section break it down.
Do I need permission to live in a tiny house?
Rules vary by place. Start with Building Codes and the State Guides for the rules where you plan to live.
Can I really live off grid?
Yes — thousands do. Living Off Grid and Off Grid Homes cover power, water, food and the homes built for it.
How can I follow ToGaze?
Follow ToGaze on Pinterest (@TinyHouseDesigns) for daily tiny-house ideas.
How to frame a tiny house loft that never sags or bounces: the 40 psf design load, 2×8 span tables, ledgers, hangers, guardrails and anti-bounce blocking.
The weight limits of tiny houses, decoded: GVWR, GAWR, GCWR and tongue weight — the 10–15% tongue rule, the 80% tow-rating rule, worked truck matches for 8,000 to...
Tiny house siding options compared on the four numbers that decide them: corrugated metal at 1–1.5 lbs/sq ft and $1.50–4, LP SmartSide at 1.5 lbs/sq ft, cedar at...
Tiny house ventilation explained: HRV vs ERV compared, the 30 CFM sizing rule, duct layouts, controls and the filter ritual that keeps a tight home mold-free.
Solar panel kits for tiny homes, sized right: load audits, winter sun hours, LiFePO4 battery banks and the honest $9,000–15,000 off-grid budget, step by step.
Tiny house electrical wiring made safe: 30-amp vs 50-amp service, inlets, panels, wire gauges, grounding and hybrid inverter setups for RV hookups explained.
How to waterproof a tiny house bathroom the boat-builder's way: sloped floors, a full membrane, a 24-hour flood test and epoxy grout — a wet bath that never...
Best saws for off-grid construction compared: the Silky pull saw, classic hand saw and battery recip — plus charging math and the ~$950 complete kit.
