Any Thoughts on "Tiny Homes"?
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Mediawiz
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I've rented a house like this for a week, they're pretty nice and suprising as well uber cheap to build. I think for holidays it is nice but not for a living (for me at least). Since my dogs need space and I need some space for my hobbies (avatar) too
Overall I think it is a good development. In the city where I lived until a few months ago the township invested in 25 homes like these to rent these to students and starter couples.
Writerly
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Personally, I love the idea of living in a tiny house. They’re so cleverly designed! But recently, there was a TV show about getting people to move to smaller houses, I forget the name, and now I can’t help but think of the drawbacks. Toilet issues are a big one. Still, I hope it works out for you, live your dreams!
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Most of the people moving to a tiny house are renting spaces to deposit their stuff because you can't ever be sure that you won't want to return at a normal house. I like the idea of a tiny house too but i don't have enough space at my normal one , my biggest room is a mess and no later than yesterday I told to my wife "well, we needed a bigger house, we have so much stuff around". If you have the land then do it, it's a great experience to build something from nothing, it will change you into a better person for sure. Remember to share some pics of it when it's ready! Good luck !
, my biggest room is a mess and no later than yesterday I told to my wife "well, we needed a bigger house, we have so much stuff around". If you have the land then do it, it's a great experience to build something from nothing, it will change you into a better person for sure. Remember to share some pics of it when it's ready! Good luck !BrandingCat
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It`s perfect for a solo nomad I think.
Social God
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As long as there's AC, I'll be happy.
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as long as i got some space for my gun safe and all my cheap revolvers online i think i'd be good to go
ExperimentalSEO
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If you're single and you are just there to sleep at night, and you spend most of the time outside your house its probably not so bad. But if you spend a significant amount of time in it, especially if you have a partner you probably are going to face some issues.
Elin Dotsya
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My honest view? Would rather live in a spacial 2 story building, tbh.
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patriotnews
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I just looked at a 5,000sq foot home with a 2,000sq foot guest house... Not even counting the 5 car garage... Just saying, I don't think they are my thing...
mulletthumper
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Its basically a caravan that is designed not to look like one, hence, reducing the stigma, and , giving it a neo hipsterish name to make it sound modern. They have siding and what looks to be a proper roof; which is an improvement, but, what about the floor? I'm going to admit I've lived in a "pre fabricated home" and, the flimsiness of the floor was a problem. There are usually not enough beams supporting the panels, and, you get soft spots that you want to be conscious of. Its nice to have a ground floor apartment with a concrete foundation.
There is also a house type that predates caravans; a "shot gun shack" named because: its a design that would allow you to fire a gun through the open front door and have it exit the open back door with no worry of it hitting anything. "tiny homes" are not new, they are just being marketed as something new now.
Having said that, i actually like cozy accommodations and, if the roof and floor are not shit, i could deal with it.
There is also a house type that predates caravans; a "shot gun shack" named because: its a design that would allow you to fire a gun through the open front door and have it exit the open back door with no worry of it hitting anything. "tiny homes" are not new, they are just being marketed as something new now.
Having said that, i actually like cozy accommodations and, if the roof and floor are not shit, i could deal with it.
bertbaby
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The minute you add someone else into your life the tiny homes becomes a drawback.
mulletthumper
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If you mean a partner, that could work, depending on some things. It depends if she is terribly materialistic. In that case: she would not only want a "normal house" for the status, but, want stuff and places to keep and use said stuff. If you or her have a lifestyle of always going out, it could still work as all you would want is a utilitarian space to sleep and screw in between going places. It could also work for the opposite. If your only interested in vegging out on TV and computers, you don't need a load of space for that.
When a kid comes into the picture, that is when it can get bleak. If the thing does not have a secondary bedroom, your really SOL. Its law in many countries that children have a designated sleeping room separate from common areas and adult sleeping areas, so, your infant is going to be a ticking clock of pressure to secure a larger dwelling.
When a kid comes into the picture, that is when it can get bleak. If the thing does not have a secondary bedroom, your really SOL. Its law in many countries that children have a designated sleeping room separate from common areas and adult sleeping areas, so, your infant is going to be a ticking clock of pressure to secure a larger dwelling.
bertbaby
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I don't want to sound sexist or indulge in stereotypes but most women do like to nest. Hard to do in a space where every inch is maximized to the fullest. Heck, even the addition of a simple throw pillow becomes a challenge. Hey, everyone is different and I'm sure some lady out there would love the challenge and the simplicity of a tiny home, just not most.
