Hello Alex (and Tiny House Newsletter readers), after some years of following the spread of tiny houses across the country through your site and others, my dream of owning one is now realized.
I am the proud resident of a less than 800 square foot 2-bedroom home in the country. The house was designed and hand-built by my retired parents and myself in only four months and cost about $15,000 to build.
Previously, the house was an unfinished storage building and small carport. It had limited electrical wiring and no plumbing. We designed the house to utilize the original roofline, enclosed the carport to become the two bedrooms and bathroom, and added a small porch onto the back.
Simple Living in an 800 Sq. Ft. Home in the Country
Images © Emily T.
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I have a micro home with a 10’x10′ footprint with a loft. The inside is typical of many tiny houses: small living area, tiny wet bath, small kitchen and a loft area at the front and back accessed by a ladder.
Unlike most tiny houses of similar size, this one is made using modular, composite steel technology (CST), a patented process that uses tubular steel and dense foam to create an R20 rating on the panels. There is no wood in the construction of the walls, floor and roof. It’s about half the weight of wood and almost half the cost.
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100 Sq. Ft. Micro Home Built Using Composite Steel
Images © Eroca
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Hi Alex and Tiny House Newsletter readers, I’ve recently completed (and sold) a 20′ shipping container conversion.
I did it all almost on my own with the exception of electric and plumbing, working out of a storage unit and wanted to share it with you.
It’s just under 160 sq. ft. and has a full kitchen, bathroom with toilet and shower, flat screen TV, and more.
Man Converts Shipping Container to Tiny Home on Wheels
Images © Graham B
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Hi Alex and Tiny House Newsletter readers, I thought you might enjoy seeing some pics of my 450 sq. ft. duplex units.
I’ve been renovating it for the past year and a half and I’m closing in on the finish line.
These units are reverse floor plans of each other and are approximately 450 square feet each of living space and each side has a one car garage.
It’s a bit of a senior citizen, built in 1948 and has kept me on my toes since getting it.
At this point, I think I’ve touched, or had someone touch just about every square inch of the place. Enjoy my home. 🙂
450 Sq. Ft. Duplex Units Remodeled
Images © Karen P
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I just got done reading the article and adventure that a mother and daughter just had living in a tiny house together for three days.
Meet Melia Robinson and her mother, Vicki. Melia is a reporter for Business Insider. And they survived 3 days living in 128 square feet together.
She describes it as ‘survived’ but from the looks of it, I think they had a lot of fun. In her own words, “We survived. We didn’t once go at each other’s throats. But I don’t know that I could ever go back.”
Daughter Lives with Mother in Tiny House for 3 Days
Images © Melia Robinson/Business Insider
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A dedicated reader just sent me photos and information on his 1982 Chevy Step Van to RV Conversion that he was using for stealth van dwelling and traveling which is now up for sale. (SOLD)
It’s a 3/4 ton single axle Chevy P20 Step Van with a 350 engine. It’s been converted into a fully featured camper that can also be used as a mobile studio or office.
Inside you’ll find a fold down ‘Murphy’ style bed that fits a twin or full sized futon mattress. He’s including an inflatable air bed with a full price offer on the sale.
Man Converts Chevy Step Van into Stealth Van Dweller
Images © B. Justice
And now it’s for sale. Learn more below:
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The Indian Blanket tiny house has a New York country loft style and was built by students at Northside ISD (Independent School District) in San Antonio, Texas. This is a Construction Careers Academy.
The micro home has a double loft design ideally one so you can read and the other to be used as a bedroom as shown in the photo tour below. In addition, you’ll also find a fully featured micro kitchen inside with a modern design and beautiful backsplash.
There is plenty of open shelving throughout and wood flooring inside. The kitchen countertops are made out of black granite and the open ceiling gives it a spacious feeling inside.
Indian Blanket Tiny House For Sale Built by Students (SOLD)
Images © nisd.net
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Alex, I love you’re Newsletter and was hoping you could feature my tiny house for sale.
It was just built featuring all new materials and is located in Austin Texas.
I am asking $36,400. I’ve included some pictures and a spec sheet.
Please let me know if there is anything else you need.
Warm Regards,
J. Anderson
The Oasis II: Rustic Modern 196 Sq. Ft. Tiny House For Sale
Images © J. Anderson
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Hello Alex and Tiny House Talk readers, I’ve followed your page for some time, and it was where I saw my first tiny house, Dee Williams house! (who we later got to meet in Seattle).
That was in November 2013, about a week after my partner and I had gotten rid of our apartment, things, and jobs and left to live on the road out of our 6ft x 9ft 1987 teardrop trailer. We’ve now been living out of it happily and successfully for several months and couldn’t be happier.
We left Ontario, Canda November 1st and drove through the US, up the West coast and through British Columbia and we are now heading back to Ontario and will begin building our very own Tiny House! Within a month we will start our build!
Tiny Living (And Traveling) in a 54 Sq. Ft. Travel Trailer
Image © Hobohemians
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