Author: Emily Hartman

Emily Hartman is the founder and lead editor at Tiny Homes Nest. After downsizing into a 340-square-foot home in 2019, she spent years working through zoning rules, financing options, and real renovation costs firsthand, experience she now turns into practical, no-fluff guides for buyers and downsizers. Beyond tiny living, Emily covers everyday home improvement projects, drawing on hands-on work renovating three different homes and conversations with contractors, builders, and real estate professionals across the country. Her goal is simple: cut through the marketing hype and give readers the real numbers and real trade-offs before they spend a dollar.