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.
Tiny houses in Seattle for sale: Emerald City prices, builders, listings, financing, inspections and the parking question — the complete buyer's guide.
Tiny house community in Arizona in full: lot rents of $400–$800 a month, Phoenix, Tucson and rural options, zoning checks, desert heat, solar and how to join.
How to make a tiny house for cheap: the $20,000 breakdown, salvage and sweat equity — the tracked build at $15,000–$25,000, receipt by receipt.
Apartment interior design for tiny houses: layouts, storage, studios, renter tricks, and the 10 commandments.
Interior design for home ideas in full: the whole-home journey from vision and mood board to room-by-room styling — and living in the finished home.
New home exterior design ideas for tiny houses: siding, colors, roofs, porches, lighting, details — and the curb appeal that crowns the small house.
Tiny house communities in North Texas in full: lot rents of $400–$800 a month, the DFW landscape, how to join, zoning, heat and storm planning.
Tiny house community Fort Collins CO in full: lot rents $500–$900 a month, how to join, zoning, winter prep and the foothills lifestyle.
