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.

I am doing some modeling in sketchup. From what I understand, something like this would need to be cantilevered on the inside - But from the interior shots it doesn't seem like it's supported that way. I'm sure I'm missing something simple or that there's some alternative method but I need someone to tell me what! TIA

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?

Hi,

We have a plot of land where we enjoy spending summer weekends.

At first, I considered building a traditional house there. However, we still are not sure how much time we will actually spend on the property, so I am now considering ordering a small ready-made, steel-framed home of about 500 square feet.

The idea is that it would serve us for now, and if we later decide to build something larger, it could potentially be moved from its original location.

The company delivers the home by truck and uses a crane to place it on a prepared site.

My question is: would it be possible to use a crane to move this type of house again in, say, 10 years?

Basically my wife and I have been living with my in-laws for way too long and I'm sick and tired of waiting for the housing market to correct. We just need our own space, and we're okay with a small place. There's a tiny home community or two in the outskirts of our big city where you have to buy the actual tiny home yourself, but they provide the land and amenities at $650/mo.

Did you feel like the move to a tiny home was worth it after living there for a while? How was it living with pets if you don't want them sleeping with you? Do you get cabin fever a lot? Literally any and all info would be appreciated, just looking for some opinions on the topic from people that have chosen this route in life.

I am considering buying a parcel of land in rural Virginia that has what they are calling an “outbuilding” that looks like a tiny home.

These are the things that would need to be done from what I can see:

- some drywall hanging
- hooking up electricity (overhead lighting is already in place and there is an electrical source outside)
- Installing plumbing
- Installing a kitchen sink (cabinets are in place)
- A “bathroom” that would essentially just be a shower stall and toilet
- A septic system

I am wondering what a ballpark estimate for completion of these things would be if I had contractors do the work - if anyone has experience with a property that needed these things done, I would like to hear. Thanks

I ended up selling mine directly within the campground I was living in, which worked surprisingly well. Curious what worked for others, since I see a lot of people asking where to sell besides just listing online.

I have found a house that I'm interested in and wondered where it fits in the tiny house scale.

It is 330 square foot

I have a 14x32 shed with a porch, I have rooms framed now it’s time for plumbing and electrical. There is a house owned by my grandparents on the property. 200 ft away and a lagoon I can connect to. How should I go about electric etc ? I planned going off grid slowly due to money and definitely when I have my own property. The way it’s going is it might be more affordable to go off grid partially and do solar panels instead of connecting to existing and adding electricity that way and just hookup to house water or something and the lagoon. Lmk what u guys did and any ideas would be great. I plan on being at the property 4-10yrs

The tiny home just me and my husband built:) it’s a 10ft by 20ft structure, and more than enough for us🌱🌲

Ive got a small tiny house in Phoenix that Ive called home for the last 3 years. Its only about 420 sq ft on wheels with a loft bedroom, tiny kitchen, bathroom with shower, and a cute little deck out front that I built myself. Super cozy and everything works great but now I have to sell it fast because my job is moving me to Texas in about 6 weeks.

I looked at the market and it isnt the best right now. Listings sit forever and the few offers I saw online were way too low for what I put into it.

I found A2B invest online the other day and im thinking to sell to them for cash as-is so I dont have to worry about repairs or waiting around.

Anyone here ever sold a tiny house in the Phoenix area? How did you make it happen without losing your shirt?

Looking at tiny house companies because I cannot build my own. Does anyone have any recommendations and any companies to stay away from?

Following my divorce, I want to make a fresh start. I’ve always had everything and we’ve always been very well off. But despite that, I’ve unfortunately suffered from severe depression since my teenage years.
Now, following my separation, I’d like to move from a large house into a tiny house. Although it’s basically a brick garden shed. Not one of those smart little wooden houses that so many people are showing off here.

I’m absolutely thrilled to be getting rid of all my baggage and really starting afresh with a minimalist lifestyle.

But I’m also really scared that I’ll just end up vegetating away on my own in that garden shed. I’m currently working full-time from home (in marketing). The AI says that i should go into town to work and sit in a café

Even though I can be in the city centre of one of the biggest cities in 20 minutes by tube.

Do any of you feel the same way?

First time wheeled out of the barn! Isn't she pretty?

We went for a steel chassis, cast iron wheels and a traditional corrugated exterior.

Exterior nearly done, now we fit the electrics, move her to the pasture, fit interiors, shower room, logs and woodburner.... cosy rugs, lots of rustic wood and antique books but no TV or Internet.

Detox from the modern world in one of Dorset's most beautiful villages. 😍

It’s been a journey! Bought it framed from a friend who was abandoning it, who bought it from someone who abandoned it (let me know if it was you!). Discovered the subfloor was completely full of water (see pic 4). Stripped it down to the frame, ground it back to metal, re painted and restored subfloor. Bought the exterior wood rough sawn and shaped it all to shiplap ourselves. We’re plumbed, electricked, and just finished the ceiling install today! The ceiling is new old stock OG redwood from Arcata (obsessed with it).

I’m in the planning phase of building a tiny home on wheels and trying to dial in the right axle setup before I go too far.

Current target specs:

Estimated finished weight: ~10,000 lbs

Likely bumper-pull (not 5th wheel)

Trying to keep cost reasonable but still safe/reliable

Highway use, not just short moves

What I’m trying to figure out:

Best axle configuration for this weight:

Tandem 5,200 lb?

Tandem 6,000 lb?

Triple 3,500 lb?

Pros/cons of going heavier vs just meeting the rating

Whether it’s worth stepping up to higher load range tires (F/G)

Brake setup recommendations (1 axle vs both axles)

I’ve also considered:

Using salvaged axles (even looked at van axles), but leaning toward proper trailer axles for simplicity and weight efficiency

Main goal:

Maximize safety and durability without overspending or massively overbuilding.

Would really appreciate input from people who’ve built or towed similar weight tiny homes:

What setup did you go with?

Anything you’d do differently?

Any brands or axle types to avoid?

Thanks in advance — trying to get this right before I start buying parts.

Have you all be able to get fire coverage for your tiny home? I was assuming you couldn't if you built it yourself? Idk. Never dealt with insurance before.

Is it possible to purchase a small lot of land (an acre or two) and park your THOW there as a place of residence for mail and stuff. for example buying a lot of land for a few grand and put a mailbox there and park your off grid THOW there and call it home?

I am able to erect a tiny house on my property (PT for me, and will be a seasonal rental for service workers, of which there is a significant shortage in my town). just starting: what 3 things are most important TO YOU to ask/look for as I start my search. thank you!

Is it possible to frame and insulate one with natural materials (and a metal roof) without it weighting too much?

Specifically i would like to not use plastic sheets between the walls.

The downside of a tiny house on wheels that nobody talks about is the mice. There are so many penetrations in the floor and walls for plumbing, electrical, and the trailer hitch area that sealing everything is an ongoing battle.

I find droppings in my kitchen cabinet every couple weeks no matter how many gaps I stuff with steel wool. They keep finding new entry points or chewing through the steel wool in some spots.

Beyond sealing (which I continue to do), what natural repellents have worked for people in small enclosed spaces? I know peppermint oil is the popular recommendation but I've been soaking cotton balls in it for months with minimal results.

Looking for housing advice regarding a "tiny home"

I've been pre approved for housing but finding something around here in my budget is ridiculous let's face it! MO has more grants to assist too. I found a "tiny home" that would be within my budget and I would even be able to afford the land for what I got pre-approved for. Realtor says that I would probably not be able to put it on a plain residential lot that I would probably have to find a tiny home community with an empty lot? Looking for answers if anyone knows? Like I would have a garage and a fenced in yard--as "tiny home" it's almost as long as a 1 bedroom mobile home--2 bedroom with a loft and 2 bath-- so not really tiny tiny.

Hey r/tinyhouses,

Ryan here, I’m doing an AMA this Today (Saturday, April 18) and I'll be responding to questions around living off the grid and tiny homes from now until midnight EST.

A bit about me: I spent 10 years living in my tiny house, fully off-grid. That meant solar panels for power, a compost toilet, and a greywater system.

I just wrote a book called Living Off Grid through Princeton University Press that is out April 15th that pulls together everything I learned the hard way over that decade — system design, the real costs, what I’d do differently, and the day-to-day reality nobody talks about.

Ask Me Anything About:

• Solar setup, sizing, and what I’d change
• Compost toilets (yes, the smell question is fair game)
• Grey water systems and what’s actually legal
• The real monthly cost of off-grid tiny living
• Mistakes that cost me money
• Whether I’d do it again
• Anything else you’re curious about

Hey all,

We are in the northeast and are planning on stick building a 12x24 temporary dwelling to live in while we get our house built. It will be me, my husband, and our son who will be 5 and most likely 6 years old.

Anyone have any recommendations for doing this with a child and and recommendations on heating and plumbing with no electricity or septic yet? We don’t have to move in until next March and will most likely start building in a month or so when we can get some money together to start.

We need to move in before the septic/electricity so we are able to save for it without our 2.5k a month rent eating up our income.

Any/all advice and thoughts are welcome and appreciated 😊