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By: Daily Dose: Tiny Houses « MTI: Masonry Technology Inc.

Daily Dose: Tiny Houses « MTI: Masonry Technology Inc. — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:55:53 +0000

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By: Tanya

Tanya — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:32:34 +0000

I was forced to move into a 30-foot fifth wheel two years ago. Before this, I was raised in a large house and had always lived in at least 1,000 square feet. When I needed to move closer to work (which was out in the country) the only place available that didn’t cost over $1,500 to rent was a 30-foot fifth wheel. I was devastated, but through necessity forced myself to move into it. At first, I didn’t like the reduced space, but only two weeks later, I found myself having more fun and more time to myself than ever before. I lived in that place for over a year.

It is now two years later and I have purchase my own used, but still very habitable, fifth wheel. It will be paid off in less than a year. After that, we plan on redoing the whole thing, tearing it down and rebuilding it one section at a time, including such luxuries in our plans as a wood burning stove and hardwood flooring. It is a 40-footer, so we plan on shaving off quite a bit of living area to turn into an extra large porch to reduce overall weight and the amount of energy needed to heat and cool the living spaces.

We are very happy. I never thought I would ever have to live in an RV, now I can’t imagine not.

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Sat, 16 May 2009 16:57:38 +0000

[...] appeal in today’s culture: the lesson of the smaller, slower life perhaps. There is a movement afoot to live in houses this small, and I am quite tempted. Ah, how much history can teach us! [...]

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Ameriikan jalasmökit « DOsome! — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:46:53 +0000

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By: Kent

Kent — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:55:04 +0000

Hi Janelle,

Great name by the way! My wife’s name is Janelle also. Tiny House Blog is not directly connected with the Tiny House Society. You need to go to their site at http://www.resourcesforlife.com/small-house-society and communicate with Gregory Johnson. He can guide you to designs that would fit with your family situation. Also check out the gallery here on this site. You may find some ideas that would fit your needs.

Kent

By: janelle

janelle — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:56:16 +0000

Hi!
I am really interested (have been for years) in alternative living styles that suit the environment and don’t cost an exhorbitant amount of money. I love your utilitarian style but, have reservations as far as raising a family.
I could easily live in your smallest “mansion” by myself but, I am married and have a family. We live in a double wide which is about the most inefficient habitat. S’all electric. Bummer!
Do you have any designs which deal with family? Or is it that I just “don’t get it?”

thanks,
Janelle

Ps. I am also looking into strawbale.

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Links newest « Tiny Homes & Treehouses — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:48:02 +0000

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