Nothing compares to living in freedom and with few things. If you have a big house, you have a big job. I learned to be minimalist. I had three garages full of things from my past life and I don't need any of that. We just need something to eat and sleep. Everything else that we acquire is just a showoff for you and others.
"Perhaps the biggest downside of living alternatively is that many people will judge you as a radical (or even ridiculous) person, just because you aren't participating in what society has deemed to be 'normal,'"
Tiny homes arenโt just about looking cute โ theyโre part of a growing movement that promotes sustainable living. Many designers have figured out innovative ways to make these small homes amazingly well-equipped โ and yeah, pretty adorable too.
Are painted as a minimalist utopia. And while many tiny home dwellers love the lifestyle that brings, it doesn't come without a few challenges. Tiny houses have their perks โ they're both environmentally and budget friendly. But living in such tight quarters can create unexpected problems, like difficult zoning laws, easier wear and tear, taking care of compost toilets, and quick messes, to name a few. Tiny houses may have their appeal, but they're not the right fit for everyone. There are a few things to consider before plunging into such a small space.
So what does the reality look like versus the perception? Here's what life is really like living in a tiny home โ the good and the bad.
How can I try out a tiny house?
Downsizing is a big step for most of us and dreaming about a tiny house and actually living in one is a huge step. I highly recommend that you try living in the space you see yourself in for at least two weeks. There are several ways to do this and I must emphasize how important this step is.
Draw out the size of the home you visualize living in with tape in a room in your house. Make sure you divide it up to include the bathroom, kitchen, living and sleeping area. Then bitterly live in that space for two weeks and see how it works for you. You will need to be very disciplined to do this.
Using AirBnB or one of the Tiny House Vacation Rentals available across the country, rent a tiny house that is similar in size for a minimum of a week but better for two weeks and live in the tiny house.
Rent an RV trailer or motorhome of similar size to the tiny house you want to build for two weeks. Stay in it full-time either traveling or in one place.
I hope this gives you a few ideas on how to get started and really get the idea of what it might be like living tiny.
Some people "It started off as a joke about โ how it would be cool to do this full time,โ but after a full winter road trip of living in a borrowed pop-up camperโand loving every moment of the experienceโstarted seriously considering the idea."ย
A lot of legal questions and related are allways raised about this matters. Here's some help to anwser to some of those doubts who can float in your mind in case you are wondering or pondering.
