When Katy Zientek was pregnant with her second daughter, she spent her evenings watching tiny house shows on Netflix. Something about the idea resonated. After seven years of renting, she and her husband Michael had a family shed on their Texas property that wasn’t being used. What if they could transform it into a real home? Not a temporary solution or a compromise, but a charming farmhouse cottage they could actually live in — for about $15,000 in materials.
That vision became reality. Over the course of nine months, from September 2020 to May 2021, the couple turned an ordinary storage shed into a 280-square-foot home complete with a downstairs bedroom, full kitchen, open living area, bathroom, and a covered front porch. They did most of the work themselves with help from friends on weekends, and hired a contractor only for the porch construction. The result is a charming, fully functional tiny home that allowed them to stop renting and start building equity — all while staying well under $20,000.
This is what shed conversions offer: an accessible path to homeownership that doesn’t require years of saving or taking on massive debt. If you already have a shed structure or can acquire one affordably, you’re starting with the foundation, framing, and roof already in place. What remains is insulation, systems, and finishes — challenging work, but achievable for determined DIYers willing to learn as they go.
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Back in 2016, Lindsay was tired of the urban young adult scene of finding bars and drinking. After going to Austin with a friend and seeing tons of Airstreams, she made a 6 month plan to get her own — and then bought one three weeks later!
After about two years in the Airstream, she upgraded to a super neat 4×4 adventure rig on a flatbed truck. This housetruck comes complete with a spacious bathroom with shower and toilet — Lindsay says she has no problem admitting she’s not trying to “rough it.” She has her blow dryer and hair straightener and plenty of clothes. And that has set her up for success!
She was already working remotely before hitting the road, so now she’s able to “live everywhere” and make money while she’s exploring! Enjoy the interview from Tiny Home Tours below.
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Lindsay’s 4 Years on the Road in Her EarthRoamer
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Here’s a stunning 1926 Carriage House Stay that’s been inspired by a treehouse, with dark wood and even some faux leaves hanging over the bed!
It’s located in the Country Club of Orlando and is 260 square feet of luxury. There’s a patio area with a fire pit and even two bikes you can rent to explore the area. Check it out below and let us know what you think about it! And of course, if you like it enough, maybe you can consider booking a stay via Dave and Jean on Airbnb.
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Lovely Treehouse-Inspired Vacation Stay
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Incredible Tiny Homes does it again with a custom version of their Freedom model that’s 28-feet long with two dormered lofts.
I think the staircase in this tiny house is particularly noteworthy, with flip up steps, a pull-out pantry with a cutting board, and even a trash compartment.
It’s on it’s way to Washington State, after being built in Tennessee. This model starts at $30,000.
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Shower Fit to Shave In…
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Trying to find affordable builder-made tiny homes has become more and more difficult recently, especially as the price of lumber and materials skyrockets! THT reader, Cynde, reminded us of Incredible Tiny Homes and their awesome work, especially if you are on a tighter budget.
“Where the Red Fern Grows” is one of the “Randy Jones Original” tiny homes, and without customization starts at just $25,000. It has a lovely rustic feel and would look perfect on a wooded lot just about anywhere.
While the home doesn’t have oodles of bells and whistles, it provides the necessities in a compact package! Contact the builder and get a quote here.
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Cottage THOW Starting at $25K
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Cynde has been dreaming of a tiny house since 2015, and this month she moves into her 10×30 THOW built by Incredible Tiny Homes in Tennessee. It comes with 10×10 covered porch and she will be parking it in one of the Incredible Tiny Homes communities!
If you want to learn more about the communities, check out their website. Right now their Mountain property is the only one not fully leased out. Note: Only tiny homes built by Incredible Tiny Homes can put a deposit on a spot.
Thanks, Cynde, for showing us your tiny home!
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She’s Been Dreaming of a Tiny House Since 2015!
Images via Cynde
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Katy and Michael transformed a storage shed on some family property into their adorable 280-square-foot farmhouse! The couple have two girls, and together they just finished their second week of tiny living.
Their main goal in going tiny was to save money so they can eventually build their own spot. After years of renting, they wanted a home that really looked like “theirs” while being able to save. They spent just $15,000 on this amazing build, which includes a downstairs bedroom, bathroom, and an open-concept living and kitchen space.
They’re located in Round Top, Texas, and shared their story with us below! Enjoy!
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Shed-Turned-Farmhouse: A Family Tiny Home
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Sometimes living tiny is a lifestyle choice, and other times it’s a stepping stone on a journey. For this awesome family of five, downsizing into a camper is allowing them to save a whopping $1,500/month so they can save up to buy land and build their dream home. The Price family is a great lesson in delayed gratification.
That said, their home (while tiny) is gorgeous! It’s light and airy with fun pops of color, and a far cry from the drab and dark canvas they started with. Despite being cooped up in an itty-bitty space with three kids under three, mom Angelina said her love life with husband Cliff has been better than ever before because the only place they can really hang out once the kids are asleep is in their bed ? Amazing!
We got to interview Angelina about living tiny with littles, so be sure to read that Q&A after the photo tour! And go ahead and follow the family on Instagram here.
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Their Stunning RV Renovation for Family of 5
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Check out Roberta, Nick & Marissa’s 2019 Ford Transit conversion! They travel with their adorable husky in tow.
They made a decision after some time in the corporate world to find a different kind of work and secure remote jobs. It was then that they decided to hit the road.
Their DIY conversion includes an awesome faux cabinet that houses their composting toilet, as well as an oven for baking! They tucked their Dometic fridge beneath a bench seat, which was a great idea. Watch the full tour below!
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Couple With Their Dog; Van Life
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