Timothy Stevens - Tiny House Living: Living Large in a Small Abode

Tiny House Living

Living Large in a Small Abode

Timothy Stevens

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Introduction

G oing bigger is not always better, especially when it comes to owning a home. Homes have become oversized and provide far more space than we need to survive. While many people dream of becoming a homeowner, of buying a place they can call home, this dream is not a reality for most. Those who do achieve this dream find themselves in a nightmare because of the money, time, and stress of maintaining a large home.

What would you do if you did not have to worry about paying hundreds of dollars in utility bills every month? What could you do with that money that goes towards your home mortgage every month? What would you rather spend your time doing on the weekends instead of cleaning your home for hours? A larger home adds a larger burden to your life.

Owning a home does not have to add more stress to your life; owning a home should relieve the stress. Your home should provide you with comfort and joy, not stress over bills or the piles of stuff to organize and put away at the end of the day.

The tiny house movement is enticing many to go small when choosing a home, and for a good reason. It provides a sustainable living environment that reduces the stress of high monthly bills and overly cluttered rooms, and it has a major positive impact on the environment. Living in a tiny home can provide more freedom and solve many problems in your life.

Choosing to live in a smaller space is easier on your budget and eco-friendly. It is not just about saving money but a decision to live a simpler life with fewer things and more freedom. A tiny home, though small, will not feel like a trap of financial strain or burden that comes with owning a larger home.

Tiny living is not just about living in a smaller home; it is a lifestyle choice. When I initially decided to jump into the tiny house movement, I was intrigued by the possibilities of living in a smaller home. There was the financially freeing aspect of owning a home without being tied to a 30-year mortgage and living a life that was more aligned with my values. I had always been an environmentally conscious individual, and living in a large home filled with stuff, wasting my time and energy, kept me feeling drained.

When I shared my plan to jump into tiny living, my friends and family thought I was joking. How could I possibly go from living in an almost 2,000 square foot home to something just under 200 square feet? Despite their reservation on my decision, I pursued my tiny house idea. I wanted to have a home that allowed me to enjoy the solitude of nature and simplify my life. I learned a great deal as I began to construct my home from scratch. I made mistakes and have since found more efficient and faster ways to solve the setbacks of living in a tiny home. Now, I wake up with the sunrise and get to enjoy the chirping of birds every morning. I go to work because I enjoy the work, not because I need the paycheck to cover my cost of living. I go home and spend time doing the things that fuel my creativity and give my life purpose. This is a life everyone dreams of having but does not know how to achieve.

For over ten years, I have made a 200 square foot home my personal haven. I am an advocate for tiny living and have shared my passion for this lifestyle for over a decade. Living in a small space has a lot of misconceptions attached to it. Despite the smaller interior of the home, you gain substantially more in your life. It is my goal to share the ups and downs of living in a smaller home to encourage others to think small, which is why I created this book.

You will find all the answers to the questions you have about living in a tiny home. The first few chapters are designed to introduce you to the idea of tiny living: how it all began, the benefits, and how to decide if tiny living is the best option for you. You will learn how you can fit more in a smaller space than you do in your current homemore financial freedom, time to relax, and quality time with family.

There are chapters dedicated to addressing concerns about raising kids and pets in tiny homes. You will also learn how you can begin to downsize your stuff to make a smoother transition to tiny living. Once we have discussed the key aspect of deciding how to get started with a tiny lifestyle, you will learn the ins and outs of building and designing your own tiny home.

You will find many tips and suggestions to make your tiny home as enjoyable, welcoming, and functional as possible throughout these pages. Use the chapters in the last half of the book to gain inspiration to start planning the construction of your own tiny home.

By the end of this book, you will understand what a tiny home is and be filled with excitement and enthusiasm to transition into a tiny home yourself. A tiny home provides you with so much more than a structure to live in. It adds more value to your life no matter what age you may be.

Chapter 1:
The Tiny House Movement

T iny homes lead to big rewards, but how did it all get started? Living in a small house is not a new innovative idea, but the thought of living in a home under 2,000 square feet, nowadays, for many seems impossible. How can you possibly fit all your valuable possessions and what you need in a less than 2,000-square-foot home, let alone under 400? The idea is enticing and a challenge many have accepted, but can a smaller home bring you more overall life satisfaction? The tiny house movement has a long history despite it only gaining more popularity in 2008. In this chapter, you will learn how it all began, the design that inspired these tiny dwellings today, and the benefits that come with downsizing your living environment.