So far Jacqueline has been living in her tiny house on wheels for several months.
She’s been learning how to transition into the lifestyle by using a composting toilet, changing her grocery shopping habits, cooking in a tiny kitchen, and more.
Jacqueline’s tiny house is about 190 sq. ft. with no loft. She’s living in it with her 4 guinea pigs, her cat, and a chihuahua, all of which were rescued.
She had someone else build her tiny house for her, which cost her about $39,000 (including $3,000 in transportation costs). What she didn’t expect were some hidden costs to get the home settled, stabilized, leveled, and add skirting on the outside. All of these hidden extras she said would probably add up to about $15,000!
Fortunately, Jacqueline is renting land from a friend’s 3-acre property and luckily enough there was already water and electricity available so those setup costs weren’t necessary. Please enjoy, learn more, and re-share below. Thank you!
Jacqueline’s Life in her Tiny House on Wheels
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While volunteering at a cold-weather shelter near my home in Grand Forks, British Columbia, I was consulted about designing transitional housing for the homeless. After some discussions with the staff and guests at the shelter I went home to draft some floor plans that I thought might meet the housing needs of the homeless, with dignity, at a low initial cost.
I was then struck by my incredible hypocrisy. Here I was living in a typical 1200-square-foot house – how could I possibly know what would be required for someone to live in a Tiny House?
I asked myself, “What would be the very smallest space that I could live in with pride and comfort?”
It’s now one year later – in seven months of leisurely construction and frantic downsizing I have built and moved into, my 125-square-foot tiny house on wheels. I am irrationally happy in my new home, and I now feel somewhat qualified to suggest some design considerations for small living spaces.
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SEE ALSO: Smart-Framing a Lightweight Tiny House in Canada
Pete’s 125 Sq. Ft. Tiny House on Wheels in British Columbia
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Pascal and Catherine built their first tiny house in just 40 days and are currently living in it as their second home. They’re a couple from Kamouraska, Québec, Canada, that started a tiny house building company called “Ma Maison Logique,” which in English means “my logical house.” Pascal designed the tiny house to withstand extreme Canadian winters by using triple pane windows and installing a tiny wood stove. They also installed an air exchange vent in the bathroom to keep fresh air flowing in and used natural, non-toxic paint and oil finishes to ensure good air quality indoors.
Catherine is an interior designer, and you’ll see that she added simple touches throughout the tiny house to make it seem more spacious while at the same time keeping it cozy and comfortable. The tiny house can be off-grid because it has a low-tech composting toilet, 28-gallon fresh water tank, propane stove & the possibility of adapting the fridge to run on propane as well. They don’t have solar panels installed yet, but it’s an option they’re looking into. For the moment, the tiny house is plugged into shore power and is connected to a municipal water supply.
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Couple Builds And Lives In Amazing DIY Tiny House
Images © Exploring Alternatives via YouTube
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This is a 400 sq. ft., 2-bedroom tiny house called the Fort Sumter from Utopian Villas.
It comes with an optional deck. And from the outside, it looks like a small castle or fort due to its design, doesn’t it?
When you go inside, you’ll find a living area, full bathroom, kitchen, a space-saving barstool dining table, and two bedrooms. Please enjoy, learn more, and re-share below. Thank you!
400 Sq. Ft. 2-Bedroom Fort Sumter Tiny House
Images © Utopian Villas
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This is the 30-foot ESCAPE Traveler XL Tiny House on Wheels. It’s a gorgeous design with oversized windows and one of our very favorite features… Main-floor sleeping!
The open-concept design makes everything look and feel spacious. The abundance of windows helps with that, too. You have a full kitchen, flex dining area, cozy living area, full bathroom, and plenty of built-in storage nooks. No furniture required to move in! This is a really impressive tiny house design, isn’t it?
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30-Foot ESCAPE Traveler XL Tiny Home on Wheels w/ Main Floor Sleeping
Images © escapetraveler.net
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This is a 200-square-foot pink tiny house in Portland, Oregon.
When you go inside you’ll find a living area with a sleeper sofa, kitchenette, bathroom and a loft for reading and relaxing. Wouldn’t it be pretty cool to have a tiny house on a foundation like this, on your own land?
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200 Sq. Ft. Pink Tiny House in Portland, OR
Images via Airbnb
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This is a modern tiny house on wheels in Orlando, Florida that you can stay in on your next vacation to Florida.
It has a covered side entrance with a deck staircase to help you get through the pretty french doors.
When you go inside you’ll find a kitchenette, living area with cable TV, two queen memory foam beds, a full-size futon, dining table, quiet air conditioner, free WiFi, and more!
Outside you’ll even find a BBQ grill and a fire pit. Pretty cool option to try out the tiny life, isn’t it? Please enjoy, learn more, and re-share below. Thank you!
Related: Tiny House Community in Orlando, Florida RV Park
Modern Tiny House on Wheels in Orlando, FL
Images © Alex & Rosa/Airbnb
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This whimsical micro cottage looks like something out of a fairytale, doesn’t it?
It’s built by Dan Pauly of The Rustic Way in Elk River, MN and accommodates up to three people.
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Whimsical Micro Cottage Built by The Rustic Way
Images © The Rustic Way
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This is a murphy dog bed that’s great for small spaces.
It’s designed by Clark Richardson Architects and there are two colors options to choose from.
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Murphy Dog Bed for Small Spaces
Images © Clark Richardson Architects
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