Chapter 1 – What Is A Tiny House?

Tiny houses have been around for a long time. In fact, cavemen didn’t have big houses. They had to do what they could and lived in caves in order to survive. So, why is there suddenly such a need to build bigger houses? Most people only want to get big houses in order to show off to others that they are well-to-do in life.

Though a big house can seem really great at first, the monthly mortgage payments will soon make you think twice about your decision. This is the main reason that a lot of people today are getting into the tiny house movement. Instead of the usual 3,000-ft. home, most tiny homes are very functional even if they are only around 300 feet.

Tiny homes are very advantageous for homeowners because they don’t come with a huge amount of mortgage that needs to be paid off monthly. Initially, a tiny house may seem expensive because you will need to shell out your building expenses using cash. But if you consider the mortgage you will need to pay for a certain number of years, you will definitely be able to save a whole lot more money from a tiny house.

Here are just some of the advantages you can get out of living in a tiny house:

a. No Big Mortgage

Most tiny homes are financed in cash. But just in case you don’t have cash lying around to initially invest in your tiny home, you can also opt to take out a loan. The great thing about tiny homes, however, is that you will not need a huge sum of money. The expenses related to a 300-ft. home will definitely be smaller compared to the expenses in building a 3,000-ft. home. So, even if you opted to get a loan, you will not need to pay a huge amount of mortgage in the future.

b. Maximum Functionality

Most owners of normal-sized houses don’t really utilize all of the available spaces in their homes. Some rooms don’t even get used to their full potential and often end up as some sort of storage room. If you own a tiny house, you will be conscious of your space and the need to make every nook and cranny functional. Even a corner will give you so many benefits when you live in a tiny house. Hence, a tiny house can be more functional than a regular-sized house.

c. Environment-Friendly

The goal of the tiny house movement is to decrease mortgage costs as well as other living costs like utility bills. Most tiny homes can generate power to decrease electricity bills as well as capture water in order to lessen water bills. Doing this not only lessens your carbon footprint but also makes living a whole lot cheaper than before. With tiny homes, you don’t only save; you also get a chance to help preserve and protect Mother Earth.

d. Easy Upkeep

Obviously, tiny homes are just a fraction of the size of normal homes. There will be no problems regarding costly upkeep. You can easily clean out every corner of your home in a relatively shorter amount of time.

Though the tiny house movement is very common for the younger generation, there are also a number of people who went to get their tiny homes after retirement. If you want simple living, this book can help you achieve just that! The next chapter will help you start building your tiny home today!

 

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