From a 119-square-foot house in Graton, Shafer, 49, writes books about small dwellings; whips up blueprints for Craftsman-style houses ranging from 98 to 288 square feet; plans weekend workshops ...

This two-story Amazon tiny house is your chic answer to living side-by-side with nature. The tiny home has a kitchen, bathroom, dining room, and a large rooftop deck that's perfect for entertaining.

I decided to convert a dumpster, or a skip, into a tiny home in London. After four weeks of building and $4,800, here's how I use the space.