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Downsizing into a Tiny Home Led Us to a Life of Adventure

By Alexis Stephens

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” Living the life of your dreams begins with the dreams themselves. Seven years ago, I couldn’t tell you what my goals were beyond the desire not to be so stressed. I was juggling a demanding job, daunting house maintenance, and single parenthood. I was…

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We are, Alexis & Christian, and thanks to our transition into our DIY tiny home in 2015, our lives have become enriched in every possible, leading to an adventure of a lifetime. 

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How do you go about calculating the accurate weigh How do you go about calculating the accurate weight of your future tiny home in advance of the build? You can create a weight list of all your building materials or use engineering tables. To learn more about these options, see our blog post, "Weight Calculations in a Tiny House"—link in bio!
We love a tiny home that says “Hey!” with a fu We love a tiny home that says “Hey!” with a fun front door! 🛠👷‍♀️ For more inspiration, visit TinyHouseBuild.com—link in bio!
In the years that we've been helping others achiev In the years that we've been helping others achieve their successful move to the tiny home lifestyle, here are 5 mistakes you should avoid: 👀🔨 Overlooking headers - Just imagine taking a good, strong wall and making a hole in it. Terrifying, right?! Somehow, you are decreasing its structural integrity, and you have to look for a way to balance the weight. And this is why you should not forget to put headers. 📏🚨 Going beyond the trailer width: the maximum legal road limit width of trailers without a special permit is 8.5-feet. Build over your wheel wells to maximize interior width without exceeding the limit, but remember to account for siding, sheathing, drip edge, roof overhang, etc., on both sides, so you can stay street-legal. 💸💰 Assuming tiny house building is cheap: while it is true that an essential foundation of the tiny living craze is its affordability, not everything about your tiny home is cheap, nor should it be. If you go the DIY route, it can be hard to access financing, so you need to already have a good chunk of money saved up for your build. For the other 2 top tiny house on wheels mistakes, see our blog post on TinyHouseBuild.com—link in bio!
You can take an empty space and turn it into a tin You can take an empty space and turn it into a tiny house opportunity! 🏡 Inspiration from @jrockett83 📸 @tiny_house_expedition 🔨👷‍♀️ AND for tiny house build advice you can trust, check out TinyHouseBuild.com—link in bio!
Dreaming of a deck for your tiny home? Don't forge Dreaming of a deck for your tiny home? Don't forget to put a roof over it! 🌂🌧 It'll buy you time to dry off from the rain before you enter your home and help protect items you store on the deck. 📸🏡 Inspiration from DIYers @tinyschons 🛠👷‍♀️ AND for tiny house build advice you can trust, check out TinyHouseBuild.com--link in bio!
Let there be creative light! Here are 7 of our fav Let there be creative light! Here are 7 of our favorite functional and creative ideas when it comes to tiny home windows. 👀☀️A wall of windows - This look is ideal for your kitchen, living room, mini-office, or another room where you don't mind being on full display. 📷🪟 Picture windows - You may not be able to open a picture window, but it does give you a low-cost opportunity to get creative! Add one above the sofa in your living room to let in more natural light. 🌲🌬 Awning windows - Want to turn your loft into a luxurious treetop retreat? Install two awning windows across the room from each other, and open them up to full capacity. The cross breeze you'll create is pure paradise. 💡🪜 Transom windows - add polish and height to the overall space when installed over another window. When placed over a door, they allow light to filter in from the next room. 🎨🕵️‍♂️ Stained glass - Love the idea of a home full of windows but also cherish and crave your privacy? Try turning a few into stained glass creations! 🔒🦅 Attach shutters to your tongue side - When you're driving down the road, your tiny house is vulnerable to a host of environmental irritants, from flying gravel to bird droppings. This is when you'll want your windows to be as protected as possible, especially those on the tongue side of your trailer. 🌞🕶 Upgrade your windows with tinting - Window tinting is a fantastic way to save energy, add flare, and block the view into your home. Importantly, for a tiny house, often parked in RV parks and backyards, this could provide a welcome opportunity to create a greater sense of privacy without blocking sunlight. 🛠🏠 For more tips, visit TinyHouseBuild.com—link in bio!
Hammocks aren't just for the outdoors! A hammock i Hammocks aren't just for the outdoors! A hammock in a tiny house: 🧘‍♀️😎 Is a great way to have a mobile relaxation station indoors. 😴💕 Gives you an extra spot for a guest to sleep. 🧳💪 Takes up minimal storage space when not in use. 📸🏡 Inspiration from @littlestar_tinyhouse 🛠🤓 AND for tiny house build advice you can trust, check out at TinyHouseBuild.com--link in bio!
Ready to raise the roof on your tiny house? Make s Ready to raise the roof on your tiny house? Make sure your materials work with your budget, structure, and environment. 💪🏻💸 Asphalt shingles - while durable, they can be costly, difficult to install, and not great for highway transport. 🤘🏻⏰ Metal roofing panels - a lighter option that can be installed without professional help, but can be susceptible to rust depending on metal type--some folks do this intentionally for the rustic look. Ultimately, a metal roof can last you 80-100 years! 🌎💰 Ceramic tiles - a unique, long-lasting & environmentally friendly design element, but can be expensive, heavy, and challenging to install. 🛠🤓 For more tips, visit TinyHouseBuild.com—link in bio!
Planning to build a tiny house in a moist or humid Planning to build a tiny house in a moist or humid environment? 🧠🌬 Consider adding a built-in box spring to your loft, so you can ensure increased airflow and reduce the potential for moisture buildup in your mattress. 📸🏡 Inspiration from @spindrift_tinyhomes 🤓🛠 AND for tiny house build advice you can trust, check out at TinyHouseBuild.com--link in bio!
Embarking on a DIY build soon? We've got 2 key tip Embarking on a DIY build soon? We've got 2 key tips when it comes to flooring: 🪵🧹 Choose hard materials over carpet, as carpet costs more, is harder to clean, and has a shorter life span in a tiny home. 💦🧽 Select synthetic materials to prevent water damage. Porous flooring materials are a magnet for water damage, so opting for waterproof vinyl flooring can save you heartache. 👷‍♀️🔨 For more tips, visit TinyHouseBuild.com—link in bio!
Want to maximize kitchen countertop space in your Want to maximize kitchen countertop space in your tiny house build? An undermount sink may be the move! You can top the sink with a custom-fit butcher block, giving you more continuous counter space for all your culinary needs. 📸🏡 Inspiration from @tiny_house_expedition AND for tiny house build advice you can trust, check out at TinyHouseBuild.com--link in bio ⚡️😎
Creating a DIY #tinyhouse parking scene, made from Creating a DIY #tinyhouse parking scene, made from paper👉 swipe for pure crafting charm 😍💓 By @tinyhousebaluchon, a talented builder based in France. They’re hosting a workshop + tours of several tiny houses this summer. Follow them for details. 🏡🛠✨
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Do you dream of more sustainable living, building Do you dream of more sustainable living, building your own tiny home, or going fully off-grid? We’re so excited to share about the launch of the Off-Grid Sustainable Living Bundle. 🏡 It's a comprehensive vault of resources covering a multitude of skill sets & topics, curated specifically to guide you to the lifestyle that you always dreamed possible. 💞🌱Get 40+ eBooks and online courses on all things simple healthy living on your own terms. 👉Worth over $2k but now ONLY $50—see link in bio. There is literally everything in the bundle for living a life of freedom, resilience and sustainability❣️ 👩‍🌾✨This never-before-seen Bundle, including over 40 courses, trainings, and digital books, from some of the most experienced creators, professionals, and teachers in gardening, farming, off-grid living, nomadic lifestyle, homeschooling, online income, home-medicine creation, cryptocurrency, minimalism and so much more. And right now, for a very limited time, you can get access to all this premium best-selling content with over 97% savingsm—link in bio. 👀
Happy International Women's Day to all the badass Happy International Women's Day to all the badass woman DIY tiny home builders out there!! 💪 🏡 🛠️ 💖
🎉Episode 5 of our DIY Tiny Home Build Stories i 🎉Episode 5 of our DIY Tiny Home Build Stories is out! 🛠🏡 Jess & Shawn share insights into their amazingly livable $15k Ram Promaster 3500 van conversion build🥰. It took 8 months of weekend building. In addition to their build cost, they pay a $400 per month van payment🚐. Learn more about their #vanbuild experience—link in bio! 📍 featuring @cruxandbeta 🤙
🪵Overall size and layout directly affect all as 🪵Overall size and layout directly affect all aspects of your build, including the cost and materials needed. 📐 So it follows you need physical tiny house plans to help guide your overall planning and budgeting. 🖊 Will you create your own floor plans, follow plans you buy online (@tiny_house_plans), or hire an architect? 💻 Although hiring someone will take up a lot of your budget, it will ensure you don't go wrong and 💸 avoid expensive guesswork. 🧾 Get quotes from architects, contractors, and builders to compare quotes and determine how much it's likely to cost you to build. 📍Visit TinyHouseBuild.com for more tips—link in bio! 🛠
🧰 While salvaged and reclaimed materials can re 🧰 While salvaged and reclaimed materials can result in significant savings, they are much more labor-intensive to process. 🛠Hunting for free or low-cost materials takes time! 💚Fortunately, it's a great way to reduce the amount of upfront expenses for DIYers. ✅ Check out websites such as Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace or simply ask around locally about unused, free, or low-cost materials. 🤞You may find everything from reclaimed windows to siding and lumber! 📍Visit TinyHouseBuild.com for more tips--link in bio! 🛠
❤️Episode 4 of our DIY Tiny Home Build Stories ❤️Episode 4 of our DIY Tiny Home Build Stories is out! 🛠🏡 Tori built a truly beautiful, efficient modern farmhouse-style tiny house. 🥃She likes to say her build was powered by significant amounts of tequila & inspired by Joanna Gaines. 💪Tori’s determination made all the difference too! Learn more about her #tinyhousebuild experience—link in bio.📍
🧰🛠 If you can't find a free or low-cost plac 🧰🛠 If you can't find a free or low-cost place to build your #tinyhouse from your personal network, consider building at a Makerspace. 🏗 While you'll have to pay for a build site and storage fee, you'll have access to a wide array of tools. Even better? 👷‍♂️They offer a sense of community, with free-flowing advice and moral support from other DIYers. 📍Visit TinyHouseBuild.com for more tips--link in bio! 🛠
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