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.
Folding deck designs for tiny homes: the drawbridge method — 1/2-inch steel strap hinges through-bolted to the frame, a 12V winch for big decks, safety chains for the...
DIY tongue boxes for safe propane and power storage: the sealed divider rule, the mesh floor and high-low venting, 1–2 inches of battery insulation, cedar vs diamond plate...
Tempered glass for tiny house windows, non-negotiable: up to 4x stronger than standard panes, the 65 MPH debris test, capillary tubes for passes above 4,000 ft, the operators...
Tyvek vs. ZIP System for a tiny house air barrier: stapled house wrap against fused green panels — the 60 MPH flapping risk, the over-driven nail, the 50–80...
Hardie vs. LP SmartSide for tiny house siding: fiber cement at 2.3–2.5 lbs per square foot against engineered wood at 1.3–1.5 — the 500-pound difference, fire, road vibration,...
Eaves and overhangs for tiny homes, solved for the road: the 8 ft 6 in legal limit, the 10 ft trap, and the hinged, detachable and gable-end designs...
Rain screen installation for a rot-proof tiny house: the 1/4″–3/4″ air gap behind your siding, furring strip choices, drainage kerfs every 16″, bug screens and the 1-inch fastener...
Removable gutter systems for a tiny house on wheels: the drop-in cradle-and-pin design, the 1/4-inch pitch, 18–24-inch bracket spacing, rain chains and the three-step travel stow.
