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I'm With The #TinyHouseMovement

If you’re not with it, then you should really consider joining.

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I'm With The #TinyHouseMovement
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Being the young lady that I am, you would imagine that my life goal is to live in a large Victorian house, have a beautiful backyard garden with a koi pond and a front patio with “His and Her” rocking chairs. You know, all the homey and comfy things in life. I’d like to grow old with the future hubby and own two dogs of that sort. Oh, don’t forget the white picket fence.

Those things are still possible; just swap out the big house with a tiny one, please!

Tiny homes are the next big thing; they maximize both functional living with style. People are itching to make the transition to the minimalist movement. It’s the idea of downsizing your living space. Typically, tiny homes can range from 100-400 square feet or up to 2,600 square feet (in that case, that would be considered a small home).

Your immediate response to this might be: Why would I want to be crammed into a tight space?

That’s not always the case; again, it’s a simple lifestyle. Tiny homes can come in all shapes and sizes. With the right idea, your tiny home can appear spacious.

People are joining the tiny house community for a multitude of reasons.

The top three reasons why tiny homes can benefit you are:

They are better for the environment:

Think about it, tiny homes require less energy (electricity, water, even cleaning).

Tiny homes are pocket friendly:

Maybe not straight-out-of-the pocket friendly, but you will be able to manage owning a tiny home financially. If you play your cards right, you can own a tiny home for the right price depending on your style of course. Doesn’t that beat a $200,000+ home?

The desire for freedom.

Ahh, yes, along with being financially stable and exerting less energy - you will have more freedom to travel. Did I mention that some tiny homes could be mobile? I’m not talking about an RV or a rinky-dink unit that you could attach to the back of your car. Tiny homes allow you to be flexible with your schedule, and they allow you to enjoy, well, the simple things in life.

If you still aren’t convinced, here are some of my faves!

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