Be sure to consider these logistics first, or your tiny structure could face some big problems.
Ellie Lillstrom
In todays real estate market,tiny homesare gaining popularity.
Compared to traditional homes, tiny homes have numerous appealing benefits.
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A reduced carbon footprint and less space for clutter can also spell freedom, both financially and geographically.
Typically, tiny homes are between 100 and 600 square feet.
While some tiny homes are built on foundations, some are built on trailers.
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However, tiny homes come with the same headaches and heartbreaks as normal-size homes.
Before you plan to build your own, here are a few essential things to consider.
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Holmes says some people add wheels to their tiny homes to comply with these requirements.
Even tiny homes on wheels can run into a few road bumps.
Power Options
Most tiny homes require power so that be fully functional.
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For homeowners inspired by environmental advocacy, going green is ideal.
Solar panels can be placed on the roof to capture sunlight and convert it for immediate or backup use.
No wheels are allowed for this option.
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To make a tiny home economical,youll need to let things gorather than hold onto them in storage.
Also, consider visitors and pets.
In a tiny home, there is nowhere to hide.
Otherwise, youll have to be okay with entertaining guests in a more public setting, suggests Kuhl.
Functionality
Every tiny home is different because people use their homes differently.
Making space for the things she truly needed also meant tossing things that had lost their utility.
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And thats after youve bought the land and made it ready for water and power access.
Like any home, there will be wear and tear, and unexpected surprises, both big and small.
