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Tiny houses are magic. You’ve probably figured that out if you own one, but if you haven’t gone tiny yet, get ready because tiny transformation is a real thing! Tiny cottages, cabins and houses have been known to strengthen relationships, adjust carbon footprints (for the better!), and even give new life to forgotten passions. But one of the most amazing things a tiny can transform is your relationship with yourself.  

We’ve had big dreams from the very beginning. To stand the test of time, however, big dreams need solid foundations, and so we’ve been careful to grow at a pace that would allow us to take excellent care of our customers. We didn’t want to fall into the trap that so many tiny home builders do: they get excited and then overpromise and underdeliver. So even though we knew demand would soon overpower our small setup, we stuck by what we knew was right.

So what happens next? Well, you know. We wake up one morning, and the house is trashed, we’re fighting a cold, and we forget a deadline. Our hair appointment has been put off so many times that we’re not even sure our stylist remembers us (or still works at the salon), and our relationships begin to suffer as a result of all the pressure. We correctly identify that we are in over our heads- and yes, we know that the answer is to take a break- but in lieu of a better system, we sometimes skip the gym and load up on Mexican food. Whoops.

Tiny house utilities are an essential topic of discussion. After all, they will determine the functionality of your house. We want your Teacup experience to be as effortless as possible, which is why we’ve gone to such great lengths to consider tiny house utilities from so many angles. But let’s break it down so you can decide if it makes sense to you!

That’s why here at Teacup, we are asking ourselves this question: how can we disconnect from the grid and reconnect with a life that truly matters?

We pride ourselves on being small space experts here at Teacup, but what does that mean, exactly? Well, it means that we have poured over hundreds of micro-decisions to make sure that you have a seamless experience of tiny living. This effort surprises some people! We often hear that because tiny cottages are smaller, they must be easier to build, but actually, the opposite is true! You see, when you think in terms of square inches rather than square feet, every decision becomes more potent.

This is burnout, and it’s happening more and more often to people. It can be difficult to slow down and recharge with so many things vying for our attention. Today's culture is obsessed with productivity in a way that can sometimes make us feel guilty for doing so. Here at Teacup, we think it’s high time we destigmatize the idea of slowing down, and that’s why we build tiny cottages!

The world is back in business- or at least it’s getting there! Here at Teacup, we can’t wait to get out and interact with humans again! And this is one of many reasons we are excited to be exhibitors at this year’s Home & Garden Show in Lethbridge, Alberta! (Canada, for all our U.S. friends!)

Never fear, because today, we will go over the entire process with you. Our team at Teacup wants to facilitate your journey to freedom with as much grace and ease as possible. The more you know, the more empowered you’ll be along the way. So, let’s get to it!

Remember when I said that my first priority is people? Well, it’s true, and that includes the A+ team who helps me oversee all of the details. In fact, if there is something I’m more proud of than Teacup’s houses, it’s the people behind them! So, on that note, I thought it would be fun to introduce you to everyone today.