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Old 07-16-2015, 09:57 PM
 
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She Bought A Barn From Lowe's, And Made It Into A Cozy Retirement Home - Tiny House for UsTiny House for Us

Woman buys a Shed/Barn From Lowe’s, And Made It Into A Cozy Retirement Home
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Old 07-16-2015, 10:22 PM
 
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Awesome! Thanks for sharing that.
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Old 07-16-2015, 10:57 PM
 
Location: Traveling
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She Bought A Barn From Lowe's, And Made It Into A Cozy Retirement Home - Tiny House for UsTiny House for Us

Woman buys a Shed/Barn From Lowe’s, And Made It Into A Cozy Retirement Home
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Wow. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 07-17-2015, 04:13 AM
 
Location: Pennsylvania
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I like it! especailly having a bedroom on the 1st floor.
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Old 07-17-2015, 06:28 AM
 
Location: Near a river
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This is along the lines of what I'd like in a few years, but somewhat larger (700–800 sf) or a small "his" and "hers" next to each other. One of our kids has land and is a builder; maybe we could do something like this. I have no problem with small efficient spaces. In the good weather I want to be gone from home, and in New England winters cozied up to a fire with a book. No need for so much unused space to take care of and pay taxes on. Thanks for posting, OP. It's rekindled my interest.
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Old 07-17-2015, 07:34 AM
 
Location: NC
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Everytime I see an article about a Tiny house I have the same thought...what about the septic? what about getting water? Where I live it is a big deal getting a septic permit and engineering a proper system.

Nonetheless, the woman has done an efficient job with design of her home.
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Old 07-17-2015, 07:54 AM
 
Location: NC Piedmont
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One of my kids attends SCAD. They had a team of faculty, students and alumni build 3 "SCAD-pads" in a parking garage. 3 tiny houses with a common area. My son didn't work on it; they did it in Atlanta and he attends at the Savannah campus. But some really neat ideas.
SCADpad | Tour The Pads
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Old 07-17-2015, 09:14 AM
 
Location: Redwood City, CA
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Everytime I see an article about a Tiny house I have the same thought...what about the septic? what about getting water? Where I live it is a big deal getting a septic permit and engineering a proper system.
A lot of those houses have composting toilets.
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Old 07-17-2015, 10:07 AM
 
Location: Pennsylvania
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Everytime I see an article about a Tiny house I have the same thought...what about the septic? what about getting water? Where I live it is a big deal getting a septic permit and engineering a proper system.

Nonetheless, the woman has done an efficient job with design of her home.
I assume it's the same as for a larger house, assuming the small house is stationary. If not, the the same as for an RV.
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Old 07-17-2015, 10:28 AM
 
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I like it well enough to say "hmm, maybe it could work" but there is too much stuff in this house for my minimalist tastes. but maybe more comfy looks better.
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