Mandy Harris/Rock Mountain Tiny Homes
We hear it all the time…Why do tiny houses cost so much?
Folks on the coasts or in big cities (who could easily pay $400-900K for a home) typically understand it, but if you are from a more rural spot where you can get a regular home for $70,000, the cost of tiny house can seem exorbitant.
In order to help you see where all that money goes when a builder creates a tiny house for you to purchase ready-made, I’m relying on a great breakdown from our friends at Rocky Mountain Tiny Houses. Then we’ll compare that with a DIY-ers cost breakdown.
Rock Mountain starts by laying out its goals: an 8×16 tiny house with average finishes should cost $35,000, while a larger one with great finishes should cost $80,000.
But Why?
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This is a $20k school bus tiny home. It’s a 1990 Chevy-Thomas bus with 181k miles. The bus is currently located in North Carolina. Please enjoy, learn more, and re-share below. Thank you!
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$20k School Bus Tiny Home
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Jack Hill set out to build a tiny house on wheels on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia with one honest admission: “I have no idea what I’m doing.” That kind of humble, head-first approach is exactly what makes DIY tiny house builds so inspiring — you don’t need years of construction experience to start building your own home.
His tiny house is a great example of what’s possible when you’re willing to learn as you go, problem-solve on the fly, and commit to the process one step at a time.
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Exterior: A Classic THOW Build
Images © Jack Hill
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This is the story and video tour of a man who turns his Honda Element into a DIY campervan. From the outside, it looks like an ordinary compact sport utility vehicle. Only if you look carefully enough, you might find a tiny solar panel on the roof that’s secured using magnets.
Inside, the vehicle has been completely renovated with wood paneling, a tiny sink with running water, a wardrobe closet, insulation, a fold-out bed, and more! This is probably one of the best small camper conversions that I’ve seen. What do you think of it?
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Unbelievable Honda Element Campervan!
Images © Element Van Life via YouTube
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This is a tiny Winnebago camper.
On the outside, you’ll notice aluminum siding with a small arched doorway.
When you go inside, you’ll find a bed, table, and storage cabinets. That’s about it!
It’s very much like a teardrop camper, isn’t it? Please enjoy, learn more, and re-share below. Thank you!
Handmade Aluminium Winnebago-style Drop Camper
Images © Jacqueline Perry
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This is the Geaux tiny house.
From the outside, you’ll notice a beautiful covered front porch and a shed-style roof featuring ornate windows.
This tiny home includes a structural insulated panel (SIP) frame. To find out more, scroll for the builder’s story below.
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Geaux Tiny House with SIP Frame
Images © RJ Hanks
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This is one way to build a spiralling staircase to get to your tiny house loft.
This particular staircase design was used in this tiny house bed and breakfast.
In the guide, you will get step-by-step instructions, a material and tool list, and professional drawings to help you along.
You can also read our exclusive interview with Robert & Bettina Johnson, the couple who designed and built the Esk’et!
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How to Build a Spiralling Staircase for Your Tiny House Loft
Images © Esk’et Tiny House
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This is a man who lives off-grid in a Nissan NV 2500 van.
From the outside, you’ll notice a stealth white van with ladders affixed to the roof. At a first glance, it looks like an ordinary work van.
When you go inside, you’ll find a twin bed, small kitchenette, storage — and even headroom so you can stand up inside!
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Man Living Off-the-Grid in a Nissan NV 2500 Van
Images © Enigmatic Nomadics via YouTube
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This is one man’s cheap, DIY micro camper.
From the outside, you’ll notice plywood siding with shed doors and a gable-style roof.
When you go inside, you’ll find a refrigerator, pull-up table, and a couch. The roof even opens and allows in fresh air inside. Pretty cool, right?
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Man Builds Cheap, DIY Micro Camper
Images © NJ Outdoors via YouTube
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