What is it really like living tiny with children and pets? After living in her tiny house for four years Alexis Monkhouse, a single mom who lives with her “Boss Baby” and their two dogs tells it like it is.
The tiny house is 26 feet long, and eight and a half wide. She has two lofts, and deciding to live tiny was the smartest thing she did her whole life.
Alexis talks to Ethan about all the things that have gone right and some that haven’t during this fun conversation.
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In This Episode:
- Showing the real tiny life on YouTube
- Why the composting toilet didn’t work out
- Thinking of a washer/dryer combo? Listen up!
- When your builder gives you great advice
- The one feature Alexis wishes she had and why
- Popular tiny house cons debunked
Links and Resources:
- Separett
- RVIA Certification
- NOAH Certified
- Episode 211 with Ashley Monkhouse
- Living Big in a Tiny House
- Tiny House Giant Journey
- Episode 204 with Alaska Wagonner
Alexis Monkhouse
The copper sink makes the kitchen look warm and inviting
Alexis didn’t need a large kitchen
But she did want plenty of room to dance and lots of space for books
The main loft has her queen bed and toddler bed, while the second loft holds a full-sized bed