7 Things to Know Before Building a Tiny Home
Have you ever fantasized about downsizing? The idea of leaving the stress and bills of a large home behind and escaping to a simpler life in nature can be a very compelling thought.
How would you go about downsizing? Buying a smaller home is undoubtedly an option, but have you ever considered a tiny home?
Building a tiny home can be a rewarding and exciting experience, but there are some things you should know before you commit to the tiny home life.
If we have piqued your interest, keep reading to find out everything you should know before entering the tiny home market.
What Is a Tiny Home?
To start, let’s discuss what a tiny home is. A tiny home can be mobile or stationary. They are usually under 600 square feet. The attraction of living in a tiny home can vary for different people, but most people who live this lifestyle have a desire to live a simpler, less expensive life.
Living in a tiny home can also have environmental benefits. A smaller home means fewer utilities and less of a carbon footprint.
1. Should You Buy a Tiny Home or Build a Tiny Home?
You are paying for a tiny home in both scenarios, but would you prefer buying a stock model or building something custom for your exact needs?
Buying a stock model can have its benefits, but when you change your life so drastically, it’s best to take advice from the tiny home building professionals and let your builder know precisely what you are looking for. They can design something for you that has everything you need and more.
2. Do You Want Your Tiny Home to Move?
One of the best parts about road-worthy tiny homes is that you can pick up and go wherever you want, whenever you want. All of the tiny homes we build are road registered and follow US standards.
Being on the move can be exciting and allows you the flexibility to work and live anywhere you want. It can be quite a freeing feeling not to be stuck in one place and have all of your money sunk into a single property.
Before you purchase a tiny home you can drive, you should take one for a test drive. Make sure you feel secure behind the wheel of your new home.
3. Consider Your Lifestyle
One of the main things you need to think about when building a tiny home is how much your lifestyle will change. You will not be able to have the same amount of stuff you might have in a larger home.
Downsizing is the point of living in a tiny home, so you’ll need to make some real-life changes before you move into a tiny home.
4. How Small Do You Want to Go?
When considering your tiny home floor plan, you should think about how small you want to go. If you have a family, you will need to understand how to use the space you have to its maximum potential.
Think about things like eating areas, bathrooms, and your kitchen. These are all places our family will spend a lot of time. Perhaps you want there to be a little more room in these areas of your tiny home.
Speaking of a family, if you plan to expand or add more family members, seriously think about the amount of room you’ll need to raise your children.
5. Where Are You Getting Power?
If you want to stay on the move, make sure you have easy access to power. Most places where you’ll be parked for long periods of time will have septic systems, water, and electricity hookups.
You can also consider adding a few solar panels to your tiny house to keep a portable, renewable energy source with you on the go.
6. How Much Do Tiny Homes Cost?
The cost of your tiny home will depend on the customizations you choose to add to your home. The typical price of a tiny home that you can start living in right away is between $110,000 and $170,000.
If you are interested in doing most of the interior design yourself, we can typically provide you with a tiny home between $65,000 to $75,000.
With the reduced costs for utilities, you are looking to save a ton of money by living the tiny life instead of in a regular home.
7. Where Are You Parking This Thing?
Believe it or not you do have a fair amount of different options for parking your tiny home. If you are looking for something local, speak with friends and family to see if they have any land you could potentially park on.
Websites like landwatch.com can also help you find available areas to park your tiny home.
Social media can also be a really great place to find people who are willing to rent land or an online community where people have scopes out great campgrounds or areas where you can hunker down for a while.
Building a Tiny Home of Your Dreams is Possible!
Are you ready to hit the road in your new tiny home? The flexibility and lifestyle that a tiny home allows can be amazing for the right person or family.
If you have any questions about the next steps and how you can start building a tiny home, contact us. We would be more than thrilled to talk through your custom tiny house and how it can change your life.
