@SationSheen I'm so happy for your success. I only hope you never find yourself in the situation of SO many. Needed repairs, no more money, can't get a loan to fix that McMansion, and a huge crumbling home on your hands. Larger homes mean more expense, more upkeep, and more taxes. Live well, and be mindful of reality.
@AnarchoSyndicalistt I do as well. It's tragic that in a country where enough construction supplies are thrown away on federal housing building sites every year to build many more houses - the contractors are told to grind up the wood, and throw away the other supplies instead of building homes for people who need them. I know this happens because I live only a couple miles from Camp Lejeune in NC.
I've designed (but not yet built) a tiny home design that could be built for sub $5000 if labor is done by homeowner. It could be built for sub $3000 if used/salvaged materials are used. My design is 8ft x 12ft. It should house a couple decently. 8ft x 16ft would allow room for a bunk area for more sleeping room. I want a tiny home because I don't need a lot of space and prefer smaller space.
Thanks for checking out my video. I would really like to see your design. Is it online anywhere? I LOVE the idea of tiny homes. When people build huge homes, they spend so much time and money just getting stuff to fill the empty space around them. As for the cost of building a tiny house - yeah 5k +/- is about what I've put together for cost. A guy named Jay Shafer builds these tiny structures, but charges THOUSANDS more than the actual cost.
@VideoGuyNC: No the plans aren't online because I haven't had the time or will to put the plans into digital versions. Curious, you live in North Carolina?
Trailers tend to be built more cheaply. Most tiny house builders/owners take great pride in the fact that their minimal-sized dwelling is built to higher quality standards than most "normal" homes.
@sgtmike74: singlewides are not well designed and are still expensive. Cost of ownership (aka utilities and such) for a singlewide is still expensive. I used to live in a singlewide in NC and our monthly electric alone was almost $175 a month. The most I've ever had to pay in electric was almost $300 in a month (2 bedroom apartment). In a properly built tiny home you may can have electric bills in the range of sub $50 a month.
I liked your design because simplicity works best for me and I think it's also brilliant. As for your views, I couldn't agree more. I use to feel pressure to strive for McMansions and all that, so it's nice to know that the tide is turning in the minds of a lot of folks. I'm happiest when I keep thinks simple and I don't have the headaches and/or worries others do trying to keep up appearances.
Thanks for the kind words. Yeah - it's really sad that many people have begun to use even their home as a status symbol. Many people buy McMansions, (not because the home's their ideal home) but because they are thinking of "resell values" and "curb appeal" from day one. Many of those people (whom I personally know) are completely mysorable in that big box from the day they move in. Smaller homes are actually comfortable for most people once they give them a fair chance.
Small, well designed homes are indeed as comfortable than their larger cousins. Further, once you grow accustomed to a different way of living, you'll find that it's comfortable after all...and 'more' will suddenly feel incredibly foreign. Many empty-nesters have discovered this and are quite pleased with less, unwasted space.
I have to agree about the McMansions. Everytime I see one, I am grateful I don't have their mortgages and utility bills. This IS America, so if someone wants to be tied down to living to pay for something, it's their right. It's just not a choice I'd make. I have a house and 10 acres and would love to sell it and build a tiny off grid house. Just haven't been able to convince my hubby yet!
i dont want to be cocky but my father owns a buisness and my home is 5600 sf with 7 acres
SationSheen 9 months ago
@SationSheen I'm so happy for your success. I only hope you never find yourself in the situation of SO many. Needed repairs, no more money, can't get a loan to fix that McMansion, and a huge crumbling home on your hands. Larger homes mean more expense, more upkeep, and more taxes. Live well, and be mindful of reality.
VideoGuyNC 9 months ago
@AnarchoSyndicalistt I do as well. It's tragic that in a country where enough construction supplies are thrown away on federal housing building sites every year to build many more houses - the contractors are told to grind up the wood, and throw away the other supplies instead of building homes for people who need them. I know this happens because I live only a couple miles from Camp Lejeune in NC.
VideoGuyNC 1 year ago
I've designed (but not yet built) a tiny home design that could be built for sub $5000 if labor is done by homeowner. It could be built for sub $3000 if used/salvaged materials are used. My design is 8ft x 12ft. It should house a couple decently. 8ft x 16ft would allow room for a bunk area for more sleeping room. I want a tiny home because I don't need a lot of space and prefer smaller space.
yesiamanalien 2 years ago
Thanks for checking out my video. I would really like to see your design. Is it online anywhere? I LOVE the idea of tiny homes. When people build huge homes, they spend so much time and money just getting stuff to fill the empty space around them. As for the cost of building a tiny house - yeah 5k +/- is about what I've put together for cost. A guy named Jay Shafer builds these tiny structures, but charges THOUSANDS more than the actual cost.
VideoGuyNC 2 years ago
@VideoGuyNC: No the plans aren't online because I haven't had the time or will to put the plans into digital versions. Curious, you live in North Carolina?
yesiamanalien 2 years ago
YES - I live in NC. Have lived here all my life.
VideoGuyNC 2 years ago
Why not just purchase a small single wide trailer? They are inexpensive, don't cost much to heat etc.
sgtmike74 2 years ago
Trailers tend to be built more cheaply. Most tiny house builders/owners take great pride in the fact that their minimal-sized dwelling is built to higher quality standards than most "normal" homes.
VideoGuyNC 2 years ago
@sgtmike74: singlewides are not well designed and are still expensive. Cost of ownership (aka utilities and such) for a singlewide is still expensive. I used to live in a singlewide in NC and our monthly electric alone was almost $175 a month. The most I've ever had to pay in electric was almost $300 in a month (2 bedroom apartment). In a properly built tiny home you may can have electric bills in the range of sub $50 a month.
yesiamanalien 2 years ago
I liked your design because simplicity works best for me and I think it's also brilliant. As for your views, I couldn't agree more. I use to feel pressure to strive for McMansions and all that, so it's nice to know that the tide is turning in the minds of a lot of folks. I'm happiest when I keep thinks simple and I don't have the headaches and/or worries others do trying to keep up appearances.
musthavejava 2 years ago
Thanks for the kind words. Yeah - it's really sad that many people have begun to use even their home as a status symbol. Many people buy McMansions, (not because the home's their ideal home) but because they are thinking of "resell values" and "curb appeal" from day one. Many of those people (whom I personally know) are completely mysorable in that big box from the day they move in. Smaller homes are actually comfortable for most people once they give them a fair chance.
VideoGuyNC 2 years ago
Small, well designed homes are indeed as comfortable than their larger cousins. Further, once you grow accustomed to a different way of living, you'll find that it's comfortable after all...and 'more' will suddenly feel incredibly foreign. Many empty-nesters have discovered this and are quite pleased with less, unwasted space.
musthavejava 2 years ago
Ahhh well it's good but I don't watch opinion things I like your animation.
indiglo93 2 years ago
I have to agree about the McMansions. Everytime I see one, I am grateful I don't have their mortgages and utility bills. This IS America, so if someone wants to be tied down to living to pay for something, it's their right. It's just not a choice I'd make. I have a house and 10 acres and would love to sell it and build a tiny off grid house. Just haven't been able to convince my hubby yet!
Sherri119 2 years ago