Tiny Homes become an evolutionary way of living nowadays. It started as a movement so that working people will have an option not to put in almost all of their money in buying bigger homes. These homes have a land area of just about 100-400 sq. ft. or sometimes even lesser than 100 sq. ft. It is no different than a regular home, it's just that everything is compact and there are some considerations one needs to look at if they want to build a house like this.
WikiHow shares some checklist in building your first tiny home.
1. Research all about that prospective home
There are endless possible ideas that you can see on the web that could help you figure out what you want. The sizes may also vary and it is up to you how much would you want your tiny home will be. WikiHow also tells of some additions that you want to consider especially if you decide to live an off-grid lifestyle like solar panels, rainwater collection and composting toilets.
2. Check on your Needs, Wants and Incorporate that in your Home
A goal in building a tiny home is to not only have a roof on your head or a "just" shelter. It is your goal to make that shelter be in line with your needs. Check on the things you want to achieve in this tiny house like a tiny space for your office, or lots of storage areas for some of your valuables, etc.
3. Opt to Buy or Build
While some people are on the go to build up their own tiny home, others may not have the time to spare. There are available tiny homes that are ready for purchase that may cost you around $5,000 meanwhile building one is cheaper.
4. Limit Down your Belongings
Space is crucial in a tiny home and you might not have enough of it if you will bring all of your belongings. You have to be wise with this and to stay simple. This may be a hard task but you need to choose only the basics and the things you really need.
5. Creativity will Work like Magic
Drawers, drawers, drawers... if there is some space, transform it as a drawer. You will need many of this pull-over space-saving cabinets in keeping your stuff. Aside from this, you may want to use more furniture that can be folded then stored or those furniture that has double-purpose.
