Tiny House
By Happy Jasta · 10 September, 2024
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Tiny houses are getting popular as more and more people are inclining towards sustainability and want to lower their footprint. Living in a tiny house is not all about downsizing – you also have to keep in mind various consequences. We have highlighted the key considerations here.
As the name implies, tiny houses offer limited space, which means you have to adjust your lifestyle as per the available space. You will need to adapt to compact appliances, multi-functional furniture, ladders, low ceiling heights, built-in storage, and tight spaces where bumping into things is likely.
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With limited space available, you will have less room to keep your belongings and you may need to give up some of your important things. Built-in shelves, overhead and under-floor storage are great but accessing them is also a big hassle.
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Adjusting to a tiny house lifestyle can be hard. You have to make adjustments in your daily routine, habits, and expectations. It affects all aspects of life including living, eating, sleeping and personal hygiene.
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Tiny houses are such a big entity that they come with legal restrictions that vary in different regions of the world. From size and towing permits to zoning laws and utility hookups – all need to be valid as per the local law. There are even parking rules that you need to follow while traveling.
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Towing a tiny house requires a lot of power, so you will need a powerful vehicle that can handle the load for traveling on the road for extended durations. This will add a substantial amount to your overall budget.
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The resale worth of a tiny house depends on various factors like its age, renovations, number of purchasers, current market condition, etc. There is a smaller marketplace to resell tiny houses, making it harder to sell if you change your mind in the future.
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Tiny houses come with security risks due to their compact structure and secluded parking locations. If you leave a tiny home unattended, there are chances it can be wheeled away by thieves.
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Living in a tiny house means you have to face privacy issues. There are fixed living areas and often there are no partitions – which means you have no personal space. This situation becomes even hard if you have kids.
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Tiny homes are smaller than actual houses so they are more vulnerable to floods and outdoor elements. In rainy season, you will have to face moisture and leaks ,while the snowy season would be quite chilly. Tiny homes are also prone to fire as most of them are made of wood.
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As your family grows, tiny houses cannot expand. They are fixed structures with limited options for customization in the future.
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