This tiny house is called the Tiny HaHa House.
The owner built it for just $3,000 in materials and did nearly all of the work himself.
It’s Jay Shafer‘s XS tiny house design except it has a covered porch modification.
And they added two roof windows which I really like.
I think it has a little bit of a modern look to it too, don’t you think?
The XS is just 65-square-feet without including the upstairs sleeping loft.
The siding and roofing is corrugated aluminum, kinda like the one Jay showcases in his book.
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Photo Credits Andrew Cauthen
Carpeting was used on the interior and the interior walls seem like painted plywood panels, but I think it looks good. Modern, even.
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Jay Shafer, the founder of Tumbleweed Houses, designed the Epu tiny house and offers building plans for those interested in their very own little home on wheels.
He lived in this design for several years before selling it so that he can create more. This post will give you all of the information you need to find building plans for the Epu.
You’ll also find plenty of photos and a complete video tour of the house with Jay himself.
Tumbleweed Epu Tiny House
This design is 8′ wide and 15′ long and is made to sit on a 7′ by 14′ double axle trailer. Inside the ceiling is 6′ 3″ high with a loft height of 3′ 8″.
If you are a taller person these dimensions can be adjusted when building to meet your own height requirements as it has been done before.
Photos Courtesy of Tumbleweed Houses
This design has been featured on Oprah and it comes with the following features:
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The Tumbleweed Harbinger offers 310-407 square feet of living space on a permanent foundation, providing more room than trailer-based tiny houses while maintaining the company’s efficient design principles. Available in one or two-bedroom configurations, the Harbinger includes space for full-size appliances including washer, dryer, dishwasher, and range with oven.
Harbinger Specifications
- Designer: Tumbleweed Houses (Jay Shafer)
- Size: 310-407 square feet
- Foundation: Permanent (not trailer-based)
- Bedrooms: One or two (optional ground floor bedroom)
- Stories: One plus sleeping loft and storage loft
- Estimated Material Cost: $26,000-$33,000
Harbinger Exterior
Photo via Tumbleweed Houses
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Matt and Laura built a 120 square foot Tumbleweed Tarleton tiny house in the woods of western North Carolina on a permanent foundation rather than a trailer. Working weekends while living and working in Atlanta, they documented the multi-year build process on their blog “Life in 120 Square Feet.”
Build Details
- Size: 120 square feet
- Design: Tumbleweed Tarleton
- Location: Western North Carolina woods
- Foundation: Permanent (not trailer-based)
- Builders: Owner-built by couple
- Schedule: Weekend construction while working in Atlanta
- Timeline: Multi-year project
Tarleton Tiny House in North Carolina
Photo via Matt and Laura
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Living in a tiny house as a couple presents unique benefits and challenges compared to solo tiny living. Tumbleweed-style homes of 65-120 square feet require partners to agree on lifestyle priorities, but reward them with dramatically simplified living, minimal expenses, and more time for shared interests. Couples who have made it work report stronger relationships and accelerated progress toward financial and personal goals.
Benefits for Couples
- Super Simplified Life: Minimal possessions mean minimal maintenance
- Less Than 30 Minutes Weekly Cleaning: Small spaces clean quickly
- Lowest Possible Living Expenses: Minimal housing costs
- Accelerated Savings: Extra money for goals and passions
- More Time Outdoors: Small interiors encourage outside activities
- Community Connection: Meeting others with shared values
- Increased Physical Activity: Active lifestyle replaces sedentary home time
Challenges to Consider
- Privacy: Limited space for alone time
- Storage: Two people’s belongings in minimal space
- Work Space: Home office arrangements require creativity
- Guests: Hosting visitors becomes challenging
- Partner Agreement: Both must genuinely embrace the lifestyle
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The Tumbleweed Fencl is one of the most popular tiny house on wheels designs for owner-builders. This completed build showcases the finished interior with custom kitchen cabinets, a multi-function living room/office, and a sleeping loft with built-in storage.
Kitchen with Custom Cabinets
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