Note 7 - Debt (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jan. 14, 2004	Sep. 11, 2008
Debt Instrument, Collateral	The Mortgage Notes are secured by the real property occupied by Spitz pursuant to a Mortgage and Security Agreement. The real property had a carrying value of $4,425 as of December 31, 2014. The Mortgage Notes are guaranteed by E&S.
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description	One of the covenants requires Spitz to maintain tangible net worth of at least $6,000 measured upon issuance of quarterly and annual financial statements.
Mortgage balances	$ 2,362	$ 2,995
Spitz working capital line of credit, maximum borrowing capacity	1,100
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate Description	interest would be charged on amounts borrowed at the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate.
Long-term Line of Credit	0	0
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Date	November 2009
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Gross Proceeds, Financing Activities	2,500
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Annual Rental Payments	501
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Lease Terms	The sublease agreement had a term of 5 years with an option for two subsequent 5-year renewal periods. The agreement provided the Company with a 5-year option to repurchase all of the buildings under lease or only one of the buildings known as the Substation along with the lease interest in the land.
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Net Proceeds, Financing Activities	2,329
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Amount Due under Financing Arrangement	125
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Other Payments Required	15
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Monthly Rental Payments	31
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Imputed Interest Rate	20.00%
Base Rent After Lease Extension	548
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount	3,152
Book Value of Disposed Building Assets	2,532
Land
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Annual Rental Payments	126
Building
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Annual Rental Payments	375
Spitz, Inc.
Tangible Net Worth			5,801	5,914
First Mortgage Note Payable
Debt Instrument, Face Amount					3,200
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayment Terms	The First Mortgage Note requires repayment in monthly installments of principal and interest over 20 years. On each third anniversary of the First Mortgage Note, the interest rate is adjusted to the greater of 5.75% or 3% over the Three-Year Constant Maturity Treasury Rate published by the United States Federal Reserve (“3YCMT”)
First Mortgage Note Payable | Subsequent Event
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Basis for Effective Rate	On January 15, 2014, the 3YCMT was 0.81% and the interest rate on the First Mortgage Note remained at 5.75% per annum. As a result, the monthly installment amount remained at $23.
Second Mortgage Note Payable
Debt Instrument, Face Amount						$ 500
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Basis for Effective Rate	On September 11, 2013, the fifth anniversary of the Second Mortgage Note, the 3YCMT was 0.88%. As a result, interest continues at 5.75% until possible adjustment on the next 5-year anniversary. The monthly installment also remains unchanged at $4.