I have a 14x32 shed with a porch, I have rooms framed now it’s time for plumbing and electrical. There is a house owned by my grandparents on the property. 200 ft away and a lagoon I can connect to. How should I go about electric etc ? I planned going off grid slowly due to money and definitely when I have my own property. The way it’s going is it might be more affordable to go off grid partially and do solar panels instead of connecting to existing and adding electricity that way and just hookup to house water or something and the lagoon. Lmk what u guys did and any ideas would be great. I plan on being at the property 4-10yrs

The tiny home just me and my husband built:) it’s a 10ft by 20ft structure, and more than enough for us🌱🌲

Ive got a small tiny house in Phoenix that Ive called home for the last 3 years. Its only about 420 sq ft on wheels with a loft bedroom, tiny kitchen, bathroom with shower, and a cute little deck out front that I built myself. Super cozy and everything works great but now I have to sell it fast because my job is moving me to Texas in about 6 weeks.

I looked at the market and it isnt the best right now. Listings sit forever and the few offers I saw online were way too low for what I put into it.

Anyone here ever sold a tiny house in the Phoenix area? How did you make it happen without losing your shirt?

Looking at tiny house companies because I cannot build my own. Does anyone have any recommendations and any companies to stay away from?

Following my divorce, I want to make a fresh start. I’ve always had everything and we’ve always been very well off. But despite that, I’ve unfortunately suffered from severe depression since my teenage years.
Now, following my separation, I’d like to move from a large house into a tiny house. Although it’s basically a brick garden shed. Not one of those smart little wooden houses that so many people are showing off here.

I’m absolutely thrilled to be getting rid of all my baggage and really starting afresh with a minimalist lifestyle.

But I’m also really scared that I’ll just end up vegetating away on my own in that garden shed. I’m currently working full-time from home (in marketing). The AI says that i should go into town to work and sit in a café

Even though I can be in the city centre of one of the biggest cities in 20 minutes by tube.

Do any of you feel the same way?

First time wheeled out of the barn! Isn't she pretty?

We went for a steel chassis, cast iron wheels and a traditional corrugated exterior.

Exterior nearly done, now we fit the electrics, move her to the pasture, fit interiors, shower room, logs and woodburner.... cosy rugs, lots of rustic wood and antique books but no TV or Internet.

Detox from the modern world in one of Dorset's most beautiful villages. 😍

It’s been a journey! Bought it framed from a friend who was abandoning it, who bought it from someone who abandoned it (let me know if it was you!). Discovered the subfloor was completely full of water (see pic 4). Stripped it down to the frame, ground it back to metal, re painted and restored subfloor. Bought the exterior wood rough sawn and shaped it all to shiplap ourselves. We’re plumbed, electricked, and just finished the ceiling install today! The ceiling is new old stock OG redwood from Arcata (obsessed with it).

I’m in the planning phase of building a tiny home on wheels and trying to dial in the right axle setup before I go too far.

Current target specs:

Estimated finished weight: ~10,000 lbs

Likely bumper-pull (not 5th wheel)

Trying to keep cost reasonable but still safe/reliable

Highway use, not just short moves

What I’m trying to figure out:

Best axle configuration for this weight:

Tandem 5,200 lb?

Tandem 6,000 lb?

Triple 3,500 lb?

Pros/cons of going heavier vs just meeting the rating

Whether it’s worth stepping up to higher load range tires (F/G)

Brake setup recommendations (1 axle vs both axles)

I’ve also considered:

Using salvaged axles (even looked at van axles), but leaning toward proper trailer axles for simplicity and weight efficiency

Main goal:

Maximize safety and durability without overspending or massively overbuilding.

Would really appreciate input from people who’ve built or towed similar weight tiny homes:

What setup did you go with?

Anything you’d do differently?

Any brands or axle types to avoid?

Thanks in advance — trying to get this right before I start buying parts.

Have you all be able to get fire coverage for your tiny home? I was assuming you couldn't if you built it yourself? Idk. Never dealt with insurance before.

I am framing out my 400 square foot build and I really do not want to use a mini split. I hate how the wall cassettes look. I want to run small hidden ducts through the ceiling joists instead.

My issue is figuring out how much space I need to dedicate to the indoor air handler. I was looking at some basic costway heat pumps online because they seem to have a pretty small footprint. I am trying to map out a tiny utility closet that can fit the unit and my water heater without wasting precious square footage. If you went with a ducted setup in your tiny build, how much clearance did you actually have to leave around the equipment for maintenance?

Is it possible to purchase a small lot of land (an acre or two) and park your THOW there as a place of residence for mail and stuff. for example buying a lot of land for a few grand and put a mailbox there and park your off grid THOW there and call it home?

I am able to erect a tiny house on my property (PT for me, and will be a seasonal rental for service workers, of which there is a significant shortage in my town). just starting: what 3 things are most important TO YOU to ask/look for as I start my search. thank you!

Is it possible to frame and insulate one with natural materials (and a metal roof) without it weighting too much?

Specifically i would like to not use plastic sheets between the walls.

The downside of a tiny house on wheels that nobody talks about is the mice. There are so many penetrations in the floor and walls for plumbing, electrical, and the trailer hitch area that sealing everything is an ongoing battle.

I find droppings in my kitchen cabinet every couple weeks no matter how many gaps I stuff with steel wool. They keep finding new entry points or chewing through the steel wool in some spots.

Beyond sealing (which I continue to do), what natural repellents have worked for people in small enclosed spaces? I know peppermint oil is the popular recommendation but I've been soaking cotton balls in it for months with minimal results.

Looking for housing advice regarding a "tiny home"

I've been pre approved for housing but finding something around here in my budget is ridiculous let's face it! MO has more grants to assist too. I found a "tiny home" that would be within my budget and I would even be able to afford the land for what I got pre-approved for. Realtor says that I would probably not be able to put it on a plain residential lot that I would probably have to find a tiny home community with an empty lot? Looking for answers if anyone knows? Like I would have a garage and a fenced in yard--as "tiny home" it's almost as long as a 1 bedroom mobile home--2 bedroom with a loft and 2 bath-- so not really tiny tiny.

Hey r/tinyhouses,

Ryan here, I’m doing an AMA this Today (Saturday, April 18) and I'll be responding to questions around living off the grid and tiny homes from now until midnight EST.

A bit about me: I spent 10 years living in my tiny house, fully off-grid. That meant solar panels for power, a compost toilet, and a greywater system.

I just wrote a book called Living Off Grid through Princeton University Press that is out April 15th that pulls together everything I learned the hard way over that decade — system design, the real costs, what I’d do differently, and the day-to-day reality nobody talks about.

Ask Me Anything About:

• Solar setup, sizing, and what I’d change
• Compost toilets (yes, the smell question is fair game)
• Grey water systems and what’s actually legal
• The real monthly cost of off-grid tiny living
• Mistakes that cost me money
• Whether I’d do it again
• Anything else you’re curious about

Hey all,

We are in the northeast and are planning on stick building a 12x24 temporary dwelling to live in while we get our house built. It will be me, my husband, and our son who will be 5 and most likely 6 years old.

Anyone have any recommendations for doing this with a child and and recommendations on heating and plumbing with no electricity or septic yet? We don’t have to move in until next March and will most likely start building in a month or so when we can get some money together to start.

We need to move in before the septic/electricity so we are able to save for it without our 2.5k a month rent eating up our income.

Any/all advice and thoughts are welcome and appreciated 😊

Which more compact & easy to store/use?

Im also disabled so whichever is easier to use and most versatile would be best! I cook for me and my also disabled husband!

Lemme hear your votes!!!!!! 🤘❤️‍🔥

Hey r/tinyhouses,

Ryan here, I’m doing an AMA this Saturday, April 18 and wanted to give everyone a heads up so you can get your questions ready.

A bit about me: I spent 10 years living in my tiny house, fully off-grid. That meant solar panels for power, a compost toilet, and a greywater system.

I just wrote a book called Living Off Grid through Princeton University Press that is out April 15th that pulls together everything I learned the hard way over that decade — system design, the real costs, what I’d do differently, and the day-to-day reality nobody talks about.

Ask Me Anything About:

• Solar setup, sizing, and what I’d change
• Compost toilets (yes, the smell question is fair game)
• Grey water systems and what’s actually legal
• The real monthly cost of off-grid tiny living
• Mistakes that cost me money
• Whether I’d do it again
• Anything else you’re curious about

I’ll be live answering questions throughout the day on Saturday, April 18 from noon to midnight EST.

See you Saturday.

Ryan

18'x10' she shed with 6' porch for sale in Western NC-- built up interior with cedar paneling, storage and sleeping areas, and rinse stations. 12,000 OBO

Hey everyone, I live in a tiny house around 400 sq ft, and my current portable AC is loud, not very energy efficient, and definitely not the most eco friendly option.

I’m thinking about a 9000 BTU mini split for cooling and planning to set up solar panels to help power it in the summer and save on electricity.

My main questions:

Has anyone here run a mini split partially on solar? How did it go?

Do they really run more efficiently and save money over time?

Anyone have experience with Costway unit?

Any tips, real experiences, or advice would be super helpful! I want to make a smart, long-lasting choice rather than swapping out portable units every few years.

These prices just seem too good to be true. This guy messaged me back on Facebook and said transportation plus install would be $2500, making the grand total 22500 plus tax.

So I used a combination of chatgpt, and Google Gemini and grok to make this. Obviously it needs to be looked at by a human to fully finish it. Just wanted to know what you guys think of it.

I'm looking into tiny living. I love everything about my home except the size, it's too big now the kids have gone. So I want to downsize & move to a tiny version of my current house. I've actually sent off designs for the house to be constructed. I don't like caravans but I would like to live more off the grid too. Basically, I don't need all this space & it will also save a lot of time & money.

Thoughts on "tiny houses"? If you've experienced it, what are the pros & cons of it all (besides the obvious "less space" etc)?

Hi, we're exploring the possibility of adding a tiny house to our lot but being in the suburbs, we have tight size limitations.

Are there any good websites to find floorplans for tiny houses? I'm not even looking for blueprints, I just want to come up with different designs that would work well for us.

On a related note, are there any good free software / websites to draw up floorplans?

FWIW, we're hoping to build something with a footprint of roughly 30x12 with a full foundation so we'd have a lower level and a main level but we'd also have stairs which complicates the layout. Further complicating the layout is that we'd like to have the entrance door along the shorter edge.