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Do You Have What it Takes to Live in a Tiny Home?

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Do You Have What it Takes to Live in a Tiny Home?
The tiny house movement: many people are ditching lives of posh, palatial luxury living and instead are turning to the small, simple life. And that means living in tiny homes – literally. Tiny spaces are usually a couple hundred square feet, maybe less. 

It’s definitely not going to work for everyone, but many people love their tiny homes and prefer it over other types of living spaces. Do you think you have what it takes to live in a small space?

What are the benefits of living in tiny homes?
 
Big savings: Many tiny homes can be very affordable to build and maintain. Because of the small amount of square footage, lumber costs are low, linoleum or tiling costs are small, and appliances or other items that require electricity are often smaller and more affordable. (No more worrying about heating or cooling your home evenly!)

Some people even take it a step further and use recycled windows, doors, or tile to save money and have less of an impact on the environment.
In addition, for many tiny home enthusiasts, cash is saved on things that regular home-dwellers use regularly, such as cable TV, recycling, Internet, cell phones, etc. When tiny home dwellers decide to live off-the-grid in more unconventional housing such as these, they often simplify other parts of their lives and just go with the basics.
 
With more money in your pocket, you’ll have more freedom to pursue your dreams or dive into hobbies or things that you are truly passionate about. Use it to boost your retirement account, or spend it to travel the world. The tiny home lifestyle means more financial freedom.

Sustainability: Living in small homes means living sustainably, without a lot of extras. Small spaces require less use of lights and water for example, which translates to less of an impact on the environment. Residents also save big money when it comes to heating and cooling bills.

More time: Hate the upkeep of cleaning or dusting a big house? Not a big fan of yard work? If you choose to live in a tiny home, you can usually save a lot of time on these types of things because there simply isn't the same amount of maintenance or upkeep. This frees you up to do whatever you want – work or play!

How much does it cost?

Costs vary greatly. Many people choose to build them themselves while others have them built by someone else. The best part is – you get to customize it as you go along. This means that the cost can differ greatly. A small home that utilizes no electricity or indoor plumbing might cost as little as $2,000 but others that have a few more bells and whistles might cost upwards of $30,000. Still very affordable
 
There are endless possibilities when it comes to living life in a tiny home. The most important part is that it’s comfortable for you and allows you to experience life’s adventures along the way.