ONE homeowner is showing how he’s able to design a tiny home with a full bathroom and entertainment setup, and the typical price only hovers around $5,000.
In recent years, tiny homes have becoming increasingly popular.
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As Americans look for ways to make their dollar stretch, the minimalist lifestyle can easily save you thousands of dollars in monthly bills.
Tiny homes might be mini, in nature, regularly occupying only around 500 square feet or less, but the impact on your budget can be huge.
While traditional homes often cost upwards of $300,000, a tiny home can easily be built or purchased for anywhere between $10,000 and $100,000.
One TikToker, @StanWilkins11, showed his current progress on building the tiny home of his dreams in a new video.
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First, Stan showed his viewers a full view of his spacious living room, which includes an L shaped couch and entertainment setup.
“I know it looks different from last time ya’ll seen it,” he said, explaining how he switched around the setup.
While Stan said there’s still work to be done, including putting a trim on his room’s edges, he’s been satisfied with the living room’s development.
He also planned to add on some shelves by his TV alongside LED lights, but that’s just the start of what his tiny home space offers.
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Right beside the living room was also a full kitchen included in the mini home.
Stan’s kitchen consisted of an oven, sink and mini-fridge.
“The cabinets I’m still working on,” the TikToker said. “I painted this one…and I’ll make the countertops the same height.”
And once Stan added on the last bit of paint in the kitchen, the space will be looking like a fully finished home.
Then down the hallway, viewers can see the rest of the tiny abode.
On the left is a bathroom complete with a toilet, sink and enclosed shower.
The bathroom still needs to be painted and have the mirror and cabinets installed, but Stan is well on his way to making the space fully livable.
And finally, Stan gave his followers a look into his tiny home bedroom.
In addition to fitting a full bed and nightstand, Stan has an extra storage area.
There’s also room for a mounted TV on the wall.
With some LED lights around the top of the ceiling, Stan will have a cozy place to relax after a long day, even in the miniature space.
A typical tiny home with under 300 square feet can be purchased for just over $5,000, making it a relatively cheap option for those like Stan who want to customize a smaller space.
You just have to search through sites like The Home Depot and browse the shed options.
With a little creativity and grit, you can easily convert a shed into a full bed, bath and living space.
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While tiny homes generally save money on upfront costs and rent, you’ll often need to be actively involved in finding and building your unit.
The most common type of unit tends to be either a shed or an RV, and there are advantages to both.
While RVs give you the flexibility of traveling wherever you’d like, many town ordinances require them to only be parked in certain spaces for a short period of time.
Sheds likewise require you to know your state and county’s zoning laws, as you typically won’t be able to fully live in a shed on someone else’s home property.
Many sheds are on sale at The Home Depot, but in most cases, you’ll be responsible for adding all the required plumbing and electrical services.
You’ll also need to ensure you have a space to put your tiny home.
This means you’ll likely need to search for land to rent.
Spaces are routinely put up for auction on sites like Facebook Marketplace, or you can apply for a lot in an established tiny home community.
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The Home Depot is selling one tiny home for just $8,000 and it comes with plenty of space and natural light.
There’s also a tiny home community in central Pennsylvania where you can stay for just $170 a night.
