I could do 100 square feet easily, but I'd need a tool shed, also, company would present space issues I'm sure. But really, it's not a matter of "can I" so much as a matter of "HOW can I"
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Could You Live in a Tiny House?
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Everything I owned fit in my El Camino at one time. I didn't live in it, though.
Last year I bought a bit of land in rural Wisconsin northwoods right next to a lake with the intent of eventually building a small house to retire in by myself (15 years from now).
I had planned on building a 1BR home of about 450 square ft but I've since read the local zoning rules and it seems they require new home builds to be a minimum of 900 square ft. I'm told it's to prevent people from putting up tiny weekend cabins used only for summer vacations and ruining the area property values.
I'm thinking that I can build my 450 square ft living area and then add a 500 square ft work shop that might possibly double as a band rehearsal space.
I had planned on building a 1BR home of about 450 square ft but I've since read the local zoning rules and it seems they require new home builds to be a minimum of 900 square ft. I'm told it's to prevent people from putting up tiny weekend cabins used only for summer vacations and ruining the area property values.
I'm thinking that I can build my 450 square ft living area and then add a 500 square ft work shop that might possibly double as a band rehearsal space.
Insulate the wall between and set up the heat so you can keep the shop "above freezing" or "habitable" as and when you wish.
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I’m intrigued by the concept of shedding “stuff” and living in a tiny house. But I still need some space between me and any neighbors. And the most problematic issue is I must have a minimal garage.
I like this concept, sort of.
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I like this concept, sort of.
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We live in the woods at the end of a cul de sac. The friends who gave us this space are in their house about 20 years away from us. We butt up against a nature preserve so we won't have to worry about neighbors on the other side. Sometimes we'll go 5-6 days without seeing our friends.
We need some space like that too. I don't think I'd be comfortable in a tiny house village or RV park.
-Mike
We need some space like that too. I don't think I'd be comfortable in a tiny house village or RV park.
-Mike
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Exactly. I don’t want to be crammed in by wall to wall neighbors.
I've seen several episodes of House Hunters, etc. where a couple decides they want to do this. None had done it before, and I always wonder how they ended up after they did it. Living "tiny" is one thing, but doing it with another person is another entirely.
My biggest problem with it would be living in the woods/country. I don't want to do that - I'm a fan of urban environments where all my favorite things and conveniences are close by.
My biggest problem with it would be living in the woods/country. I don't want to do that - I'm a fan of urban environments where all my favorite things and conveniences are close by.
When you think about it, what is the difference between a small travel trailer and a tiny house? Old concept with a new name?
Love this discussion.
I’ve got the possessions pared down to almost nothin’.
Of course, I’d love a roomy workshop...
I really like the idea of owning a piece of beautiful land, but where? And money wise, how? (when?)
So...I’ve been eyeing vehicles and trailers so that me and my mobile house/space can explore where adventure leads.
(I could also mention that in my youth I lived off-grid on a homestead, I guess I learned to do a lot with very little)
I’ve got the possessions pared down to almost nothin’.
Of course, I’d love a roomy workshop...
I really like the idea of owning a piece of beautiful land, but where? And money wise, how? (when?)
So...I’ve been eyeing vehicles and trailers so that me and my mobile house/space can explore where adventure leads.
(I could also mention that in my youth I lived off-grid on a homestead, I guess I learned to do a lot with very little)
Ditto here! I have too much stuff that I couldn't live without...gym equipment, music gear, etc.
I said the same thing to my wife while watching those shows..."Tiny House" used to be called an Airstream.
Hey, to each his own, and if it works for you, more power to you. But I personally couldn't last longer than a week or so. One big no-no for me would be climbing down a ladder from the loft bedroom in the middle of the night to take a whizz. No thanks.
I'd read some articles after watching a plethora of these shows depicting the lifestyle, and it mentioned that quite a few people who go this route end up with an expensive venture that becomes an albatross. These articles say it better than I can...
26 disappointing photos that show the ugly truth of living in a tiny house
The Truth About Tiny Houses That You Won't See on TV - Survey Reveals That People Regret Their Tiny House
Living in tiny homes was much harder than these people realized
I don't think a NYC studio would work for me. My wife and I live in a 2000 sq. ft house in the city, but in a residential neighborhood. We're no more than a 10 minute drive from most anything we want to do, and our neighborhood has some good shops and restaurants we can walk to. After a few years of condo and townhome living, this is our first single-family home, and we love it.
Not gonna lie, I assumed "tiny homes" were things with foundations, not basically trailers.Ditto here! I have too much stuff that I couldn't live without...gym equipment, music gear, etc.
I said the same thing to my wife while watching those shows..."Tiny House" used to be called an Airstream.
Hey, to each his own, and if it works for you, more power to you. But I personally couldn't last longer than a week or so. One big no-no for me would be climbing down a ladder from the loft bedroom in the middle of the night to take a whizz. No thanks.
I'd read some articles after watching a plethora of these shows depicting the lifestyle, and it mentioned that quite a few people who go this route end up with an expensive venture that becomes an albatross. These articles say it better than I can...
26 disappointing photos that show the ugly truth of living in a tiny house
The Truth About Tiny Houses That You Won't See on TV - Survey Reveals That People Regret Their Tiny House
Living in tiny homes was much harder than these people realized
I could probably make a liveable house out of a standard-sized shipping container (or keep it a similar size), with a toolshed of 100 square feet, give or take for myself and maybe my gf. I would NOT try to move it around, however, or try to design it for that - that's just a whole extra headache. Like others, I'd want it to be woods/wilderness adjacent. If I want to simplify my life and live in a small building, I'd like to be able to get out of it and get innawoods without much hassle.
This just makes me wonder, how big even is a tiny house, and does it HAVE to be on wheels?
I think the usual reason they put them on wheels is that then you get to ignore a bunch of (building, electrical, plumbing) codes that would make it impossible to do at the same size on a foundation. Not my thing, at all, but I'm "vaguely aware."
Anyway, yes, the usual arrangement is "tarted up trailer" and wicked heavy compared to a normal trailer.
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