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.
Do tiny houses have air conditioning? Yes, and the best setups start with shade and insulation, then a right-sized mini-split or simpler unit, night flushing, fans and honest...
How do you keep a tiny house warm through winter? Start with insulation, then compare wood stoves, mini-split heat pumps, propane and electric heat, plus backup and moisture...
Can a tiny house handle laundry at home? Yes, if space, power, water and drainage are planned first. Compare combo units, stackable machines, ventless drying and the laundromat...
Sewer hookup, septic, composting, incinerating, holding tanks and greywater: every tiny house sewage option explained, and how to choose by your land, local rules and household.
The cheapest tiny house is built with your own labour, a simple shell, careful salvage and simple systems, planned twice and never skimped on safety. Here is how...
Whether a tiny house needs a permit depends on how it is classified and where it stands. Learn the zoning, permit, inspection and paperwork steps to check locally...
The house is the smallest part of the land it needs. Add up setbacks, septic and reserve space, access, utilities and living room to size a tiny house...
No single score qualifies you for a tiny house loan. See how loan type, income stability, down payment and debt shape lender decisions, and how to strengthen your...
