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HI We would like a 400 or so sq ft home in Washington State. Has anyone had experience with kits or pre-fab homes? Even a larger Tiny Home would be considered.
I’ve never understood the math. It’s big bucks to put in well & septic and run electricity. Road bed for a driveway. Cutting trees. Grading. Yellow construction equipment is expensive. Why would you opt for a 400 sf house?
I’ve never understood the math. It’s big bucks to put in well & septic and run electricity. Road bed for a driveway. Cutting trees. Grading. Yellow construction equipment is expensive. Why would you opt for a 400 sf house?
It would work financially if you were going to eventually build a house for yourself on that same piece of property and that small structure/house would then serve another purpose, however the OP has not stated their intent.
If you read beyond the headlines and beautiful photos, you'll find out the vast majority of these faddish "tiny houses" are parked in mom and dad's backyard, and the inhabitants use the "big house" for showers, laundry, storage, and any significant amount of cooking.
Now of course a camp cabin is a different beast, usually well over 400 SF, and yet kept small because you're planning to spend your days outdoors, and because (very often) all construction material has to be brought in from a long way off at high expense.
At 400 SF I'd say a single wide mobile is the best approach to a functional dwelling.
It would work financially if you were going to eventually build a house for yourself on that same piece of property and that small structure/house would then serve another purpose, however the OP has not stated their intent.
Agree. I would love to know the percentage of tiny home buyers who actually lived in theirs long term. Bet it is equally "tiny". For weekend getaways a permanent small cabin designed to be a permanent small cabin (secure storage for gear, dry goods and groceries, gathering, eating, and sleeping space for multiple people, etc) would make more sense IMHO.
Last edited by Parnassia; 04-16-2021 at 04:40 PM..
Agree. I would love to know the percentage of tiny home buyers who actually lived in theirs long term. Bet it is equally "tiny". For weekend getaways a permanent small cabin designed to be a permanent small cabin (secure storage for gear, dry goods and groceries, gathering, eating, and sleeping space for multiple people, etc) would make more sense IMHO.
Agreed! A 20x20 space, even with a loft or partial area above is about the size of a large tent and I can’t imagine long term use.
HI We would like a 400 or so sq ft home in Washington State. Has anyone had experience with kits or pre-fab homes? Even a larger Tiny Home would be considered.
No personal experience, but you have a great idea. Around here, houses or single wides in rural areas can be in various states of disrepair. Tiny houses would provide affordable housing to many, plus add a polished look to the area. This is an idea that should be heavily advertised to bring it to the public’s attention. These homes have all the features of larger homes, including covered porches. What they don’t have is a big price.
If you’re considering a tiny house, good for you and best of luck. May you break ground on that tiny house and have others follow your example. Those tiny house shows are fun to watch!
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