Derek “Deek” Diedricksen of Tiny Yellow House and RelaxShax built this micro cabin called the “Box Lady” using 35% salvaged materials for just $178. The design serves multiple purposes including emergency shelter, flea market displays, camping, and storage.
Design Details
- Builder: Derek Diedricksen (Tiny Yellow House / RelaxShax)
- Model: Box Lady
- Cost: $178
- Materials: 35% salvaged
- Uses: Shelter, flea markets, displays, camping, storage
Video: Tiny Yellow House Box Lady Build
Box Lady Exterior
About the Builder
Derek Diedricksen creates educational and entertaining content about micro shelters and tiny spaces through his Tiny Yellow House series. His book “Humble Homes, Simple Shacks” includes dozens of DIY designs and projects for small-scale building.
Lessons from Ultra-Budget Micro Cabin Building
- Salvaged Materials Dramatically Cut Costs: Using 35% salvaged materials helped keep the build under $200
- Multi-Purpose Designs Add Value: A structure serving shelter, display, camping, and storage justifies building effort
- Simple Designs Enable Beginners: Basic construction methods make micro cabins accessible to first-time builders
- Video Documentation Inspires Others: Sharing build processes helps spread DIY knowledge and techniques
- Micro Scale Reduces Risk: Small projects allow experimentation without major financial commitment
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