Hi, I’m Lisa
I’m Lisa Hodgson, the author of Small House Journey. I have lived in a tiny house for 12 years, and that experience shapes the practical subjects and everyday realities I explore here.
For me, tiny-house living is not simply about having a smaller home. It is about reducing clutter, spending more intentionally and making room for the people, experiences and things that genuinely matter.
On Small House Journey, I write about tiny-house living, downsizing, space-saving ideas and making smaller homes work well. I share personal experience where it is relevant and use external sources for factual guidance that readers may rely on.
Who this website is for
Small House Journey is for people who are considering a tiny home, preparing to downsize or looking for better ways to use a small space.
Our practical and regulatory coverage starts with England. Planning rules, building requirements and other regulations can differ across the UK, so every page should state its jurisdiction. Readers in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland or outside the UK should check the guidance issued by the relevant authorities for their location.
How the content is created
Articles are created by Lisa with AI assistance. AI tools may help with planning, drafting, editing or illustration, but AI output is not treated as evidence. Important factual claims should be checked against opened sources before publication. Read more in our Editorial Standards, Sourcing Policy and AI Assistance Policy.
Images described as AI-generated are illustrations. They are not photographs of real people, buildings, installations or completed projects unless the page clearly says otherwise and provides the relevant provenance.
A careful approach to practical guidance
Tiny-house decisions can involve planning, building safety, electricity, gas, water, drainage, waste, finance and health. Small House Journey provides general information, not project-specific professional advice. High-risk guidance should use current sources, state the location it applies to and identify any genuine specialist review.
If you find an error or have a stronger source, please use our Contact page and choose Correction.