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Life & Living => Home Improvement & Gardening => Topic started by: bulbasaur on May 20, 2015, 07:34:46 AM
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I think I might eventually do a tiny house, or an efficient living space. I like my stuff, but all my stuff isn't that important. I don't need any of my stuff. I only keep them for sentimental value. I have clothes that I don't wear. Books that I probably won't read again. Souvenirs. Sports equipment. Etc. I still keep all my old basketballs for no reason. If I can store all my media into one system, then that might be the day I do a tiny house. Maybe I'll buy a storage unit for all my stuff if I ever feel like walking down memory lane.
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This one looks nice. It still seems big enough to host guests. It would be even better if it was self-sufficient.
(http://www.johnbriggs.com/s/cc_images/cache_4209521260.jpg)
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That is actually areally nice TH. It wouldn't take too much to add solar power system and windmill to power that house. Some tube natural lighting..good to go.
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This tiny house is actually 2 beds and 2 baths. I could covert one bedroom into an office, guest room, etc. I think this one might be nice because I might regret going too small with other designs.
Very cute! It would be efficiency. If you are just one person living, I can see it work out. With this type of space, you have to have really good space management. No clutters.
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Another design I like.
(http://www.flooringhunt.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/small-house-resized.jpg)
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A lot of Hmong people really want that nice big house, but I prefer a smaller efficient one. I say "tiny house," but I really mean efficient. Some tiny houses are shacks. I still want to feel comfortable and have all the amenities. I don't want a loft for a bed because I don't want my nose against the ceiling. Also, I want high ceilings because I don't want to feel cramped. Those are just some of my aesthetic requirements.
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Another design I like.
(http://www.flooringhunt.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/small-house-resized.jpg)
I like this one. I like the windows but sometimes too much window makes me feel unsafe.
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There are some high impact glasses these days. However, I would worried about privacy. The glass design is nice for a small house because it creates a more open feel.
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Another design I like.
(http://homeinspectionsllc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Designing-a-Beautiful-and-Low-Cost-House-1.jpg)
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I love a lot of light. When I'm rich, I will build one for myself. :)
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I am not saying a tiny house (or small custom house) is cheap because it is still thousands of dollars, but it is cheap in comparison to other houses. Even if you decided to get really nice options, the house will probably still be under $100k. Chances are that it won't get that high. Most people can salvage or they don't need every option. A tiny house can be built for $15k. The first house I posted goes for about $30k for the 2 bedroom option (cheaper if you get less options). You'll have to provide your own land though. Even so, less than $100k.
I love a lot of light. When I'm rich, I will build one for myself. :)
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These are just model houses. You can customize, buy, and put them anywhere you want. Obviously, the one at the beach is at the beach. :) I am looking at them for inspiration for my own design.
Bulbasaur, where are these tiny houses located?
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Another one, but I think I would go without the funky furniture.
(http://amoreprimo.info/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/prefab-homes.jpg)
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This isn't quite a small house, but I could do with just the first floor.
(http://www.ecofriend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/connect_homes_affordable_ship_anywhere_prefabs_imuat.jpg)
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This isn't quite a tiny house, but it is a prefab.
(http://assets.inhabitat.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2010/08/Pryor-Modular-Residence-12-537x335.jpg)
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I would not mind living in a tiny house. Some tiny houses have character and charm and are very quaint.
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I would trade my house for one of the tiny house (legal one).
My house is 1,000 sqf with a 2 car attached garage. I think it is perfectly fine for me but I would prefer a more modern house that lets in a lot of light. Ranch house look like a trailer. Don't like it.
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http://www.housebeautiful.com/design-inspiration/house-tours/g2370/tiny-houses/? (http://www.housebeautiful.com/design-inspiration/house-tours/g2370/tiny-houses/?)
I especially love the floating house. I think I need to move to Seattle or look into buying some land with a lake.
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I've watched a few tiny house episodes on HGTV. Some people don't care for a big house and just want down size so they can move their tiny house anywhere they go.
I think a house is an investment. I do see that tiny houses ranges from 25k to 58k. So not sure if it's worth it to trade in a normal size home for a tiny one.
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Unless you got a family or you like "stuff," a big house isn't needed. Like the old saying goes, "You can't take it with you," but you might be able to take a tiny house with you.
(http://tcpermaculture.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/TinyHomes13.jpg)
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Or take some advice from Willy Wonka,
(http://41.media.tumblr.com/a0b2da783c5b1106f15e344156dec32e/tumblr_nan47h7tsd1s46p3vo3_500.jpg)
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A fun article about tiny houses.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/09/10/7-tiny-mobile-homes/ (http://www.engadget.com/2015/09/10/7-tiny-mobile-homes/)
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I think I might eventually do a tiny house, or an efficient living space. I like my stuff, but all my stuff isn't that important. I don't need any of my stuff. I only keep them for sentimental value. I have clothes that I don't wear. Books that I probably won't read again. Souvenirs. Sports equipment. Etc. I still keep all my old basketballs for no reason. If I can store all my media into one system, then that might be the day I do a tiny house. Maybe I'll buy a storage unit for all my stuff if I ever feel like walking down memory lane.
Tiny house? Tiny house still requires a lot, lot means rental fees & taxation. If there's a place you can camp out freely, I just get a yurt/teepee.
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If I had more land I'd try a boxcar home and just modify a bunch of them to form a larger home.
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Unless you got a family or you like "stuff," a big house isn't needed. Like the old saying goes, "You can't take it with you," but you might be able to take a tiny house with you.
(http://tcpermaculture.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/TinyHomes13.jpg)
If you're going to get one of these, why not just get a camper?