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 heat a tiny house with the right system: propane, wood stoves, mini-splits and solar-air compared on sizing, install costs, fuel bills and safety.
Towing a tiny house safely: the five weight numbers, the right truck, hitch and sway control, calm driving technique and the road rules — verified by scale.
Tiny house moving costs, priced honestly: DIY towing vs professional movers, state-by-state permits, insurance gaps, and four real worked price examples.
How to prepare land for a tiny house in the right order: perc test, permits, driveway, grading, pad and utility hookups — plus the real site-prep budget.
Yurt vs tiny house on wheels, compared honestly: $30–80K against $60–150K+ all-in, fabric against frame — plus the winter, legality and resale verdicts.
How to rent a tiny house on Airbnb profitably and legally: the real numbers, permits, taxes, insurance, pricing and the turnover system that protects reviews.
Buying a tiny house on Amazon, priced honestly: listings run $15,000–$50,000, but freight ($2,000–$8,000), crane unloading, site prep, utilities, assembly and finishing take a $25,000 kit to $45,000–$70,000...
Intentional communities explained: co-housing, ecovillages, homesteading co-ops and income-sharing communes — real costs, governance, and how to join well.
