Tiny Houses
Tiny houses
are a subculture that has been getting people’s attention recently. A tiny
house is either a house on a trailer or built on a foundation that is typically
between 100-400 square feet. If they are on a trailer they are going to be 8.5
feet wide by 13.5 feet tall because there are limits on how big it can be. There
are rules though on what permits are necessary and where they are able to be,
every state is different. They also use innovation to make the most out of a small space.
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| A tiny house making the most out of a small space. |
Living in a
tiny house can be beneficial in many ways; it can help you get out of debt, you
can become more environmentally conscious, you are able to have a greater
appreciation for the things in life that are meaningful, and you can have
easier choices. Having a tiny house can help you get out of debt because it doesn’t
cost as much since you own it so all you have to pay for are your utilities.
The average tiny house costs 35,000 dollars whereas the average price of a home
in 2017 is $368,300. You can become more conscious of your environment because
you can see that less is more. Having a tiny house also helps you see what is
necessary and what is not because you are not able to fit as much stuff in your
new home as your old. Since you do not have as many belongings as before you do
not have as many choices which makes your life easier.
When
thinking about downsizing to a tiny house there are many things that you should
consider. The first is if living in a really small space is the right move for
you. The second is deciding where you are going to put your home and how you
are going to build it. The third and final thing is that you should consider
your family and your family goals before you downsize. They say that you need
at least 100 square feet per person. Having a tiny house can be beneficial for
some people and not for others. It depends on what kind of lifestyle you want
to live.
This subculture is very interesting and I think tiny homes are so much fun! But definitely not for me. I learned a lot more by reading this article. I was wondering what kind of people live in tiny homes, traveler's, elders?
ReplyDeleteAll kinds of people have tiny houses but what I found was that most of the people that do are either retired or a college graduates who are in debt.
DeleteYeah, I've watched the tv show on tiny houses. Sometimes, I get it depending on the individuals circumstances. Other, times I just want to scream what are you thinking! I would rather get a house boat. Nice Journal.
ReplyDeleteI haven't watched the show but I have seen a commercial for it so maybe I will watch it sometime. I also don't know if I could do it either but I think it would be worth a try.
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