bad rubbish bins,. good trash solution

Why our tiny house has no rubbish bins (and how we ditched them)

If you’ve watched our videos, you’ll know that there’s no traditional rubbish bin in our kitchen. In fact, there’s no bin anywhere in the house. And I haven’t done the usual “take out the trash” routine in over four years!

Instead, we built two little chutes into the kitchen counter — one for rubbish, one for recycling — that drop straight down into the wheelie bins underneath. Open the lid, in it goes, done. No smell, no wasted bench space, no bin to squeeze around in a small room.

In the new video I have a bit of fun showing you how they work, how we made them, and give an honest four-year verdict — including the bits I still haven’t finished off properly (there’s always something!). Full video below. 😃👇


Rustic guesthouse DIY build wrap-up, episode 4

The final Build episode in our second semi-trailer project (P2) is a progressive update looking at the evolution of the guesthouse bedroom and bathroom. Mike does the final major edits to the industrial space to reveal a beautiful view and an attractive space for him and Heidi to offer guests some comfortable hospitality!

Follow along to see how Mike achieves some of his affordable and creative solutions that you can apply to your own projects! This episode features the final touches on the bedroom space including a DIY murphy bed, some funky ceiling and detail finishing and a major overhaul of windows in the bathroom. All in time for some visitors!

Semi-trailer guesthouse build update, episode 3

The third episode in our second semi-trailer project (P2) is a progressive update looking at the evolution of the guesthouse bedroom. Mike aims to craft a space that belies the dark and unfriendly nature of this industrial container into a cozy guest quarters. 

Follow along to see how he achieves some of his ideas with affordable and creative solutions that you can apply to your own projects! This episode features the completion of the overall bedroom space, some funky ceiling finishing, easy-to-DIY cabinet-making, lighting tips and ensuite bathroom progress.