“Better Living Through Simplicity.”
History. Founded in 2002, the Small House Society is a cooperatively managed organization dedicated to the promotion of smaller housing alternatives which can be more affordable and ecological.
Mission. Our desire is to support the research, development, and use of smaller living spaces that foster sustainable living for individuals, families, and communities worldwide.
Media Contacts. We welcome inquiries from members of the media seeking to report on the small house movement and trends toward simpler more sustainable living. Please contact us and a member of our support team will respond as soon as possible.
Learn More. To learn more, visit SmallHouseSociety.net and visit us on Facebook.
Directory of Builders. Click here to learn more about builders.
Great Canadian Resources
- Home Insurance. belairdirect can help our Canadian small housers seeing home insurance.
- Cleaning – Aspen Clean
- Tree Care – Alberta Arborists
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Self-Quiz: Should we have children?
Below is a self-survey with a list of questions and considerations to ask before planning to have children. This survey isn't intended to provoke a specific answer. Such surveys do exist — trying to convince people that having children is horrible or wonderful. There...
Rising California Housing Cost Resulting in High Rates of Homelessness and Poverty
Housing costs in California are rising faster than other states. Between January 2012 and January 2019, list prices for homes rose 85.4%. Here are three of the key conditions that sent prices soaring. Video and photo composite: Carlos Waters for The Wall Street...
Homes for Haiti – Sukup Safe T Home – Iowa Football Service Project
HawkeyeSports.com host Laura VandeBerg meets with former Hawkeye football players Dallas Clark and Tim Dwight to discuss a collaborative project with former Iowa State Cyclones team members who are joining together to build homes for people in Haiti who have been...
Inspiring Commercial from Principal – “Renovation”
Inspiring Advertising Businesses are repurposing their advertising and marketing budgets to create inspiring advertising and uplifting stories. The following ad from Principal Financial Group is an example. For more, visit ResourcesForLife.com/Inspiring-Advertising.
Determining the Right Size BTU or Ton Air Conditioner Required Per Square Feet of Space
The following table provides a guide for choosing the right size air conditioner based on the area needing to be cooled. The Air conditioner output and capacity is measured in BTU per hour. This chart includes areas from 100 square feet up to 2,500 square feet for...
Tiny Houses: Big Opportunities and Second Chances
According to a recent report by the Sentencing Project, in the United States approximately 100 Million people have a criminal record and over 2 million people are currently in jail or prison. For these people, having even a minor criminal record, such as a misdemeanor...
EVENT: Joshua Becker – “Becoming Minimalist” – 9 March 2017
Becoming Minimalist: Invigorate Your Life, Because the Best Things In Life Aren’t Things. Thursday, March 9, 2017 The Marriott, Cedar Rapids Event Schedule Registration: 7:30 a.m. Breakfast & Networking: 8-8:30 a.m. Keynote Presentation: 8:30-9:30a.m. Cost $40 per...
Iowa City Master Plan, Parking Requirements, TIF Policy, Municipal Marijuana Law
CONTENT and TOPICS Here are the topics covered in the most recent Connect Iowa City podcast recorded on 14 December 2016 at 11:00 AM. The audio player is below. CITY COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN Time (mm:ss): 01:29 - 15:59 Tax implications of Linn Street development...
The JotHouse Online Interactive Small Home Planning Survey
In 2007 we learned of the inspiring small homes from the wonderful people at JotHouse.com. Now, you can visit JotHouse.com and use their interactive online survey for those planning to build a small home. Take a look! http://JotHouse.com/
New City Council Members May Result in Better Representation
The City Council of Iowa City recently approved another multi-million dollar tax-payer TIF-funded development in the downtown area. The project is called The Chauncey. I have been and continue to be a strong supporter of the Chauncey, and wrote an article in its...
