Tiny House Resource Center

When planning a larger tiny home build, choosing the right foundation is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. While standard 8.5-foot-wide trailers work well for many builds, more builders are looking to wider formats to gain additional interior layout options without sacrificing ceiling height or adding a loft. We put together a video walkthrough of one of our … Read More

Starting your tiny house journey is an incredibly exciting process! But before you can start picking out paint colors and clever storage solutions, you have to get the foundation right. Your trailer is the base of your entire build. Whether you are a seasoned DIYer or hiring out the construction, understanding your trailer options will save you time, money, and … Read More

This is a 28ft x 10ft wide tiny house built on one of our Tiny House Basics trailers with 4-inch drop axles and a 22-inch deck height. And I’ll say it again because it matters. That lower deck height changes everything. More headroom.More usable loft space.Less crouching.More comfort long term. When you get the foundation right, the rest of the … Read More

One of the things I love most about what we do at Tiny House Basics is seeing how people use our Tiny House Trailer Foundations in creative ways outside of Tiny Houses, from Mobile bars, Vet Offices, Coffee Shops, Retail Spaces and even Mobile Saunas. Today’s trailer is a perfect example. This is a 12-foot long by 96-inch wide tiny … Read More

Since my wife Shelley and I launched Tiny House Basics over a decade ago, we’ve specialized in building strong foundations for people committed to a streamlined, purposeful life. While we started in tiny homes, we’ve seen countless creative commercial ventures roll out literally on our Tiny House Trailer Foundations. Lately, one specific trend has reached a fever pitch: the Premium … Read More

We recently completed and delivered a custom tiny house shell for client John in Washington State. This build is based on our popular Rubicon model and showcases the structural quality and flexibility inherent in our shell packages. For builders and DIY enthusiasts, starting with a professionally constructed shell eliminates the initial, most challenging phase of the build, allowing for immediate … Read More

When designing a tiny house, every square foot counts, and every design decision can profoundly impact livability and aesthetics. That’s where the optional custom bump outs come in More than just an extension, a bump out is a powerful architectural feature that can transform your tiny home, inside and out. Its been a massively popular option for many years and … Read More

Before you order your tiny house trailer, you are probably thinking about which options you may want to add. There’s one small option that can make a big difference in your design: the extended tongue option. For about a $200 upgrade, is it worth it? Let’s talk about it. The standard length for a trailer tongue is typically 4 feet. … Read More