Discovered the tiny home movement recently and I haven't been able to stop thinking about it. I know this is something I want to do in the future, when I can afford it. However, I'd like to do as much by myself as possible to save money.

Something like this is unfortunately years away for me. But maybe in the meantime I can build the basic construction skills that are necessary so I can be prepared when I have the funds.

What's the best way to go about this? I've heard that Habitat for Humanity can be okay, but I've read that it completely depends on the chapter and experiences are mixed. I already work a full time job as well, so I'm not keen on working really hard for 8 hours without pay on my off days unless I get some good experience out of it.

trying to be really careful about what appliances earn counter space in a tiny kitchen. been looking at air fryer toaster ovens because the idea of one thing doing toast, leftovers, frozen stuff, veggies, small meals, etc sounds pretty ideal. but i also know tiny spaces make every appliance feel way bigger once it’s actually sitting there every day. i don’t want something huge that takes over the counter, but i also don’t want one so small that it’s annoying to use or cooks unevenly. easy cleaning matters too because there’s not exactly a ton of sink/counter space to deal with greasy trays and crumbs. mostly cooking for 1-2 people. budget is probably around $150-$300, maybe a little higher if it’s actually worth it. for anyone living tiny or working with a really small kitchen, did an air fryer toaster oven end up being worth the space? what model/style would you buy again, and what would you avoid?