When Cheryl retired after 30 years as a public school teacher, she was living in a 1,400-square-foot home. Having raised her son as a single mom, she was ready for something new. She knew the only way she could afford a tiny house would be to build it herself, so she found a workshop with [...]
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Texas Tiny House Community of Women
About 60 minutes from Downtown Dallas in the city of Cumby, Texas, lies The Bird’s Nest, a tiny house community started by a tiny house-dweller who wanted a way to invest her 401K. Robyn was already living tiny in another community, so she knew how supportive and special tiny house villages can be. Right now, [...]
He Built a 22 sq. Ft. Micro Home for $1,470
David Rule built the world’s smallest (functional) home for $1,470 — and you need to see it! Another YouTuber had previously built a 25-square-foot tiny house complete with a sink and kitchen space, but David wanted to go smaller — and he did it. He built an adorable tiny home that’s just 22 square feet [...]
DIY Tiny House on BLM Land: Living on Social Security for $25/Month Rent
Alan built this DIY tiny house after losing his wife, seeking a positive change and a more affordable way to live. He supports himself on Social Security with some DoorDash work on the side. By purchasing an LTVA (long-term visitor access) pass to BLM land, he pays just $25 per month in rent. His DIY [...]
A Refurbished Escape Vista Boho with New Siding, Roof and Flooring
This was a very lightly used Vista Boho that ESCAPE had substantially rebuilt before reselling — and the list of what was replaced is the story. New siding, a new door, and a new metal roof with a long warranty outside; new flooring and a new couch inside. That matters more than a cosmetic refresh. [...]
Sage Green Tiny by Pinnacle Peak Custom Homes
This tiny house on wheels was built by Pinnacle Peak Custom Homes in 2022 but has never been lived in by the current owner (right now, it’s just used as bike storage). It features two loft bedrooms, one with a sturdy staircase with safety railings. The house has beautiful sage green siding, but on the [...]
A Fully Furnished Tiny House Built by Two Friends in Donnelly, Idaho
Two friends built this one together in Donnelly, Idaho — one bringing RV experience, the other building experience — and that combination shows in how thoroughly it was set up to operate. It sold fully furnished and move-in ready, complete with cleaning and maintenance guides and a door code, which tells you it had been [...]
