"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A backyard guest house may seem like a luxury few can afford, but this home improvement project can cost ...

Construction of a house takes four walls, a roof and basic modern amenities. But local students recently got a hands-on opportunity to learn what it takes to make a home. Nine students from La Jolla ...

PROJECT UPDATE! 4 years later... Join my best friend April Wilkerson and me as we build the outer shell of a Tiny House in ...

Expert DIYer April Wilkerson builds a tiny house starting with foundation and framing to create a compact, livable space.

Looking to get a "tiny home" but not sure about all the costs involved? Tiny homes typically measure around 100 to 400 square feet, and have been a popular option for those wanting to downsize their ...

Tiny homes have begun to spread like wildfire worldwide, and today's habitat comes from England. It's here that we find U-Build, a brand that takes a different view of the way we design, build, and ...

Looking to downsize? Like, really downsize? The tiny home movement in the U.S. has gained traction as people seek affordable, sustainable living options. These small, efficient homes offer a ...

A student-built tiny house 3 1/2 years in the making is up for auction, the culmination of Poway Unified School District’s first foray into advanced construction education for teens. “It is a huge ...

My home is less than 1100 sq feet and yet I'm intrigued by "tiny houses" of the under 500 sq feet variety, that people build on trailers. I thought it would be interesting to write about the ...