Every Journey begins with the first step down a path to which you do not always have the option of knowing the outcome. I have always dreamed of living a simple life and over just a year ago I met my now husband Aaron and found he had a similar dream in mind. This dream …
How has your home life changed under quarantine? Have you been forced to work from your bedroom in an attempt to find a quiet space away from the everyday noise, responsibilities, and distractions? Not many can debate the fact that it is difficult to be productive in the same space in which you live… Dishes …
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The question they ask you when you say I am going to live in a tiny home!” is: why would you do it? A few days ago, a friend of mine sent me an article in which I found some very surprising results of a study done about tiny home lovers! “56% of Americans say …
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Great Lakes Tiny Homes is starting to get noticed across Michigan! We have been contacted by numerous magazines to tell our story and to educate those that have a dream of going tiny. The facts are as we know it tough to find placement to put these homes in Michigan. However, with more stories being …
Great Lakes Tiny Homes making headway in the news! Read More »
Great Lakes Tiny Homes Zoning Intelligence-Volume 7: Newberg Township, Cass County Zoning Free Area In my continued research for tiny home friendly areas in Michigan, I discovered another zoning free tiny house friendly area in Southern Michigan! Newberg Township is located in the Western portion of Cass County, approximately 38 miles Southwest of Kalamazoo, MI. …
On December 6, 2016 it was announced that the proposed tiny house building code RB 168-16 Appendix V was approved by the ICC voting base and is now subject to certification by the Validation Committee and confirmation by the ICC Board of Directors. So what does this mean for tiny home builders and owners in …
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Great Lakes Tiny Homes Zoning Intelligence-Volume 6: Briley Township, Montmorency County “Economy Efficient Dwelling” Zoning Ordinance Provision In my continued research for tiny home friendly areas in Michigan, I discovered the first tiny house specific zoning ordinance in Northern Michigan! This Economy Efficient Dwelling provision allows for a tiny house to be constructed between 240 …
Great Lakes Tiny Homes is now a part of Michigan Brew Supply’s affiliate program! We are excited to announce our enrollment with Michigan’s premier craft beer supplier affiliate program, Michigan Brew Supply, located in the quaint downtown area of Midland, MI! Michigan Brew Supply has a wide variety of high-end home brew equipment, supplies, and …
Great Lakes Tiny Homes is now a part of Michigan Brew Supply’s affiliate program! Read More »
With my wonderful husband and his partner focusing on more of the planning, zoning, design and legal aspects of our business. I want to take a little time to talk about design concepts. Aaron and I have a love for what today’s market calls “Rustic Contemporary”. While rustic style in its most traditional sense might …
