You know how some people love that “new car smell” so much they spritz its bottled approximation around their vehicles once it has worn off" It?s actually made up of volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, which are off-gassed into car interiors by all those plastic components. In other words, it?s toxic. Breathing that chemical cocktail while you?re driving is bad enough, but what kind of impact would it have if you were sleeping in your car, too" That?s a valid question asked by many prospective owners of RVs, who want the freedom of a small mobile dwelling but not the odors and health concerns that could potentially come with it.

But you don?t necessarily have to choose between the mortgage-free RV lifestyle and your health, or give up all of the cozy comforts that come with living in a more conventional house. Many tiny houses built on trailers offer perks similar to fifth-wheel-style RVs, minus all the ugly manufactured elements. A company called 84 Lumber, which does most of its business selling building materials, has one such project called “Tiny Living” offering four tiny house models filled with beautiful wooden details. These miniature homes, which run around 200 square feet in size, come in four models: The Roving, The Shonsie, The Degsy and The Countryside. Each one has an aesthetic that could easily blend into virtually any kind of neighborhood, whether you live in the suburbs, in the mountains or an urban setting.
The Roving ...