Former Lead THOW Carpenter Builds His Own $16K Tiny House

Reset A− A+ After spending a few years as the lead carpenter at Rocky Mountain Tiny Houses in Colorado, Jacob used everything he learned to build not one but two of his own tiny homes. He sold the first and used the money to create a second — a better, more spacious build that cost him just $16,000 in materials. He now parks it at a tiny community in Durango for about $500 a month.

Accent Wall and Exterior Details

The accent wall on the back of the tiny house adds visual interest and breaks up the exterior nicely. It is a small detail that shows Jacob’s eye for design — something you pick up after building tiny homes professionally for years.

Outdoor Living in the Mountains

Jacob says one of his favorite things about the setup is having outdoor space during the warmer months. Living in a tiny house community in Durango means mountain views, fresh air, and neighbors who share the same lifestyle.

Video Tour

Watch the full tour with Tiny Home Tours to see how Jacob’s professional carpentry experience translated into a gorgeous $16K DIY tiny house that lets him live affordably in an expensive mountain town:

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Natalie C. McKee

Natalie C. McKee is a contributor for Tiny House Talk and the Tiny House Newsletter. She's a wife, and mama of three little kids. She and her family are homesteaders with sheep, goats, chickens, ducks and quail on their happy little acre.

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