I’m excited to introduce you to John Russell and Debbie Hanson. They’re a couple who’ve gone from divorces and 2,000 sq. ft. homes into a DIY 200 sq. ft. tiny house on wheels that they call their Ritz on Wheels. It cost them only $15,000 in materials to build it themselves and just under a year in labor.
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I first showed you this cabin back in 2014 when I first discovered it. Now it’s 2020 and the design seems very relevant. It’s a Kanga cabin and it’s perfectly designed for a live/work lifestyle. The sort of lifestyle that many of us are now living in because of quarantine and covid-19.
I’m excited to share this 504 sq. ft. modern cabin by Kanga Room Systems with you. I know. It’s not exactly tiny (maybe to some of you) but it’s most certainly small. And I’m not sure about you, but to me, something like this would be an absolutely perfect long-term solution. The home consists of two units with a 10′ covered breezeway/porch/outdoor living area connecting the two units.
A 14’x20′ (280 sq. ft.) unit gives you your living area and kitchen while another 14’x16′ unit (224 sq. ft.) features your bedroom, bathroom, and utility closet. Pretty cool, right? And if you don’t like ladders staircases it’s perfect because there are no sleeping lofts. It’s a one-level design.
If you live and work from home and share your home with loved ones, this is absolutely perfect because you have a separate structure for peace and quiet while your significant other can use the other area as they wish without distracting you during periods of focus and concentration. Please enjoy, let me know how you like it in the comments and re-share below!
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Images © Kanga Room Systems
Right now I’m showing you a small cottage that the homeowners are using as a vacation rental for extra income in the Mississippi district of Portland, Oregon.
As you walk towards the entrance from outside you’ll walk right beside the main house which perfectly matches and compliments this little cottage.
The outside entry way features beautiful brick pavers with artistic tiles that add some color and fun. And they give you a preview of the tile inside.
Once inside you’ll realize that this little cottage has a lot of space saving features that you might want to consider when designing and building your own small or tiny home. Please enjoy and re-share below!
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Right now I’d like to show you The Pod which is a 288 sq. ft. tiny cabin on skids designed and built by Yahini Homes. It’s 12’x24′ and designed to be easily added onto later as the clients needs change.
In the past, I’ve shown you the 144 sq. ft. Butterfly cabin on wheels and the 112 sq. ft. off grid tiny house on a trailer with folding porch by Yahini Homes.
Yahini Homes is a small green construction business located in Athens, Ohio. Please enjoy, learn more, and re-share below.
Images © Yahini Homes
I’m thrilled to show you this all-in-one tiny house furniture called 3Moods by UNAMO design studio in Spain. It’s not only for tiny houses because it works well for just about any small space thanks to its multi-functionality.
But basically… It’s a sofa, bed, chaise lounge, armchair, desk, dining table, and 4 benches, in one. And it can serve up to 8 people. What?! Yeah. It’s the most versatile piece of furniture I think I’ve ever seen. So of course, I know it would work perfectly in a tiny home, micro apartment, or any other small space. And I just had to share it with you. Please enjoy and re-share below.
Images © UNAMO Design Studio
Vina Lustado of Sol Haus Design built this 140-square-foot off-grid tiny house on wheels and lived in it full-time for nearly a decade in Ojai, California. Built on an 8.5-foot by 20-foot trailer with an 80-square-foot sleeping loft, the home operates completely off-grid using portable solar panels and passive solar design.
The build cost approximately $35,000 and features highly insulated walls, ceilings, and floors for passive heating and cooling. A propane gas fireplace provides supplemental heat, while operable skylights add natural light and ventilation. The signature outdoor deck extends the living space beyond the compact interior.
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Right now I wanted to share with you this 690 sq. ft. park model cottage for sale in Shelton, Washington.
It has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and has a waterfront/canal view. It’s located in a quiet 55+ community near Potlatch State Park.
There’s a community beach, boat ramp and clubhouse on site. It’s a 2007 Kropf manufactured park model home and has an extended loft.
There is a monthly rent for the lot if you wanted to keep the home on-site where it is which runs about $500/month. So unfortunately, you don’t get to own the lot.
I still thought it would be fun to share how living in a 690 sq. ft. park model home might look and feel like. Hope you enjoy.
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Since first introducing you to Michael Ostaski and his two amazing housetrucks I’ve also shared a couple of interviews and a video tour featuring one of his very first tiny homes which allowed him to become the artist he is today.
Right now I want to show you a video of his latest tiny house project which is a 1999 Sterling semi truck converted into a home so you can get excited about it too. And if like what Michael’s doing, get excited, because he will soon be announcing the potential sale of his housetrucks so he can possibly continue building more.
Images © Michael Ostaski/YouTube
I’ve shown you two of Michael Ostaski’s amazing housetruck tiny homes before.
Right now I’d like to show you a video so you can learn even more about his first housetruck which he actually lived in for many years.
And if you’re interested I want you to stay tuned because Michael has some special announcements for us coming soon.
Below, you get to see and hear Michael’s story of how he started building his first housetruck when he was around 23 years old and lived in it for around 18 years. By now it’s been remodeled 6 times!
Images © YouTube/artexplosion