PAD helps people change their homes to change their lives.
Founded by tiny house icon Dee Williams, PAD's ebooks, construction plans and in-person education teaches do-it-yourselfers to create homes that support the lives they want to live.
What's New and What's Happening!
Cider Box Tiny House Plans
The Hikari Box Tiny House Plans
The Sweet Pea Tiny House Plans
Learn the Ropes with Free Resources
Our DIY Van High Top
What I’ve Come to Know from Tiny House Living
Are Tiny Houses Legal in Portland Now? Not Exactly, But They’re “Allowed”
Meet PAD Founder Dee Williams
PAD’s Dee Williams is a tiny house pioneer who built one of the first tiny homes on wheels in 2004, and has "lived small" ever since. Dee's house, life and memoir The Big Tiny have been featured in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, CBS This Morning, Slate.com, Yahoo.com, Yes Magazine, and the National Building Museum, to name just a few.
Dee's compelling story and gut-based approach to what makes life worth living have moved and inspired audiences around the world. From book readings to keynote talks, her candor, humor and heart challenge people to think differently about their homes, communities and lives.
Dee Asks: Superheroes Wanted! Are You Ready?