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Anyone have experience with a small structure?

Helping a friend with ideas to put one in his backyard. If Iit works, would consider doing the same
 
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boog204 said:
I used to live in a very large house with someone AND legit lived on a quasi-cliff. Suffice to say, I explored that cliffside quite a bit.
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A very young couple in their early 20’s who I know built and lived in a tiny house with the primary factor being affordability. I think they did it for about a year before they sold it. Might be more conducive for 1 person to live in. Housing and energy costs drive this. How many square feet are we talking about? My son lived in a 400 + square apartment with his wife in Brooklyn for a time. Small but doable, and common down there.
 
My neighbor has one they rent to a college kid. Apparently a big issue with them is moisture build-up and venting in the winter.
 
It will be a guest house. I've seen many configurations

I personally like the idea.
 
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husky429 said:
My neighbor has one they rent to a college kid. Apparently a big issue with them is moisture build-up and venting in the winter.
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Tell them to install a digital timer on the bathroom fan and have it run for 10-15 mins per hour or so. Works wonders for indoor air quality. If they don't have a bathroom fan, that's a major part of their problem.
 
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For something like this, I’m a big fan of building it on a trailer. Easier to get rid of if you don’t like it, and you can take it with you on a not-too-distant vacation.
 
Scottzer said:
For something like this, I’m a big fan of building it on a trailer. Easier to get rid of if you don’t like it, and you can take it with you on a not-too-distant vacation.
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Was just going to post the same thing. We stayed at a campsite (Marriott property) that had a tiny home built on a trailer. Was wonderful and the only way to get my wife ‘camping’

In addition to portability, you don’t have issues of pouring a slab, permitting and cold floors in winter. Plus the raised space under the trailer gives y a way to route electricity and drains. Y just need a plan for water not freezing in winter.
 
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NJHusky said:
Was just going to post the same thing. We stayed at a campsite (Marriott property) that had a tiny home built on a trailer. Was wonderful and the only way to get my wife ‘camping’

In addition to portability, you don’t have issues of pouring a slab, permitting and cold floors in winter. Plus the raised space under the trailer gives y a way to route electricity and drains. Y just need a plan for water not freezing in winter.
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Running plumbing and electrical will be considered.

Also adding a few solar panels as well. This will be a build that includes propane heat.

A livable guest house. The only determinant will be the sq footage. Minimum 500 max 700.

Single story as there are trees nearby. Thinking about taking those down.
 
B1GEast said:
Running plumbing and electrical will be considered.

Also adding a few solar panels as well. This will be a build that includes propane heat.

A livable guest house. The only determinant will be the sq footage. Minimum 500 max 700.

Single story as there are trees nearby. Thinking about taking those down.
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To make it livable y need plumbing and electrical imo. And heat.

I wouldn’t be surprised if y could buy some type of kit that goes on a trailer. I was really impressed with the place we stayed. Had a queen bed, small kitchen and full bath (stall shower) on a fairly small trailer. Y could easily make a loft bed and that would give y a lot more useful space.

If I was going to do this I would absolutely use a trailer as my foundation
 
B1GEast said:
Anyone have experience with a small structure?

Helping a friend with ideas to put one in his backyard. If Iit works, would consider doing the same
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The school I teach at builds tiny homes to sell. I have designed the current tiny home. If you need more info, DM me. I can help as best as I can.
 
B1GEast said:
Anyone have experience with a small structure?

Helping a friend with ideas to put one in his backyard. If Iit works, would consider doing the same
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I am completely off grid in a 256 sqft tiny house. I can pretty much tell you the pros and cons. DM me and I can help with what to expect and possibly resources for the build.
 
husky429 said:
He's a Duke fan. We don't speak any more, and I hope his moldy bathroom gives him mesothelioma
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This reminds me of a classic old joke:

When Coach K passes on and arrives at the pearly gates God greets him and explains that your accomodations in heaven scale to your accomplishments in life.

He points to a large house well up the side of a hill flying a Puke flag and says "That is yours in recognition of your military service, charity work, and mentoring".

Coach K is pleased until he looks to the top of the hill and sees a palatial estate flying a UConn flag.

He says "God, I have to ask, how did Calhoun possibly land THAT mansion?"

God laughs and replies "That's not Coach's house. That's mine.'
 
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jibsey said:
A very young couple in their early 20’s who I know built and lived in a tiny house with the primary factor being affordability. I think they did it for about a year before they sold it. Might be more conducive for 1 person to live in. Housing and energy costs drive this. How many square feet are we talking about? My son lived in a 400 + square apartment with his wife in Brooklyn for a time. Small but doable, and common down there.
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In NYC living in a 400 to 500 square foot apartment is common. I lived with my wife in upper west in the late 1990’s in one. The Kingsize bed we had took up most of the bedroom.
 
JwittersPAC said:
In NYC living in a 400 to 500 square foot apartment is common. I lived with my wife in upper west in the late 1990’s in one. The Kingsize bed we had took up most of the bedroom.
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Now it will cost you $4,600 per month.
 
People in the city I lived in used to rent their garages to immigrants to live in. Not joking.

When I was married, I'd have loved to have had a tiny house of my own in the backyard....
 
UCTitleTown said:
People in the city I lived in used to rent their garages to immigrants to live in. Not joking.

When I was married, I'd have loved to have had a tiny house of my own in the backyard....
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When I was young I never understood why my dad was always working in the basement….then i got married. Now i understand
 
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