This week’s tour features a family consisting of Greg, Hannah, and their daughter, Tailer. Their house is especially designed for travel and mobility.
They take us through a walkthrough that shows the design and construction to make the 225 square foot home light enough to pull cross country and still live comfortably with a family of three.
With a focus on functionality, safety, and comfort, they discuss their choices of materials, innovative systems, and custom features. From their solar-powered setup to the space-saving kitchen and loft, the tiny house reflects their values of flexibility, minimalism, and adventure, enabling them to live freely and explore the world.
Greg, a former construction worker, designed and built the tiny house himself, focusing on creating a lightweight, durable, and safe home for cross-country travel.
Tiny House Giant Journey created the following video tour. Pics from the video.
The tiny house features a steel tube frame for durability, and while the roof was designed with a 3/4 pitch.
The interior design of the tiny house maximizes natural light, featuring large windows and a sliding glass door that create an open, airy feel despite its small space.
The kitchen features butcher block countertops, a convection oven, a two-burner gas stove, and a deep sink, all selected to balance function with aesthetic warmth.
The bathroom is compact but functional, with a composting toilet and a large walk-in shower, designed to accommodate Greg’s height (6’3″) and ensure comfort during travel.
The loft serves as both a bedroom and an office space, featuring a queen-sized bed and a custom desk suitable for work and leisure. A gate was installed to keep their daughter safe from falling during their travels.
The family travels primarily in state parks and Hipcamp locations, staying in places with water and power hookups, while occasionally staying on family property.
The total cost of building the tiny house was just shy of $40,000, with most of the labor done by Greg.
Including materials and labor, the overall cost was around $100,000.
I was wondering what is the meaning of “total cost” vs. “overall cost?” Thanks!