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Nowadays, many people choose to live in a tiny home over a sprawling mansion. These 400-square-foot houses are cozy, functional, and easy to clean. Many of them are also designed sustainably, which helps the environment. 

If you’re a fan of compact living, these photos from the r/TinyHouses subreddit are for you. It features miniature homes from around the globe, giving a glimpse of how people live and enjoy minimalist lives. 

Scroll through these images and see if any of them catches your eye.

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1917, 1 Bed 1 Bath, ~750sqft. Just Paid Off This Month!!

1917, 1 Bed 1 Bath, ~750sqft. Just Paid Off This Month!!

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Xenia Harley
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's the nice thing about a smaller house. I moved almost three years ago and went with a 780 sq ft house. I have ten acres and a barn for my horses, and really, in ten or so years, it will be paid off!

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I Built A Playhouse For A Family In Oh, And Now I Want To Build It In Full Scale For My Actual House

I Built A Playhouse For A Family In Oh, And Now I Want To Build It In Full Scale For My Actual House

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The concept of tiny homes dates back to the early 1860s through the 1920s, when shotgun houses first became popular. 

These single-story dwellings are usually one room (12 feet) wide and up to four rooms deep. The first versions had a living room at the front, two bedrooms with no hallways, and a kitchen. Bathrooms and indoor plumbing weren’t part of the home at first but were eventually added at the back.

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I Like This Simple Tiny House..no Internet.. Just Calmness

I Like This Simple Tiny House..no Internet.. Just Calmness

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I Could Spend My Whole Summer Here! Who Has Ever Stayed At/Built/Lived In A Floating Tiny House Before?

I Could Spend My Whole Summer Here! Who Has Ever Stayed At/Built/Lived In A Floating Tiny House Before?

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Shotgun homes were originally from Haiti and West Africa, but they arrived on American shores via New Orleans through immigrants and enslaved people. They became a top choice for homeowners during the population boom of the 1800s, and housing demands likewise skyrocketed. 

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The Exterior Of This Tiny House Is One Of The Best I've Seen In A While! So Cute

The Exterior Of This Tiny House Is One Of The Best I've Seen In A While! So Cute

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Nora12
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is cute on the outside, but less cute inside (they are just using it as a shed) but it would be cool to see someone remodel the interior http://artofgardeningbuffalo.blogspot.com/2016/07/a-tour-inside-taj-ma-shed.html

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My Tiny Home And Quarantine Oasis :)

My Tiny Home And Quarantine Oasis :)

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All I Need!

All I Need!

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Because many early shotgun houses stood close to each other, it helped form tight-knit communities. People would gather outside at their porches and mingle with one another, a practice believed to have originated the friendly nature in New Orleans culture. 

Many shotgun homes still exist today, although some were destroyed during Hurricane Katrina in 2005. However, they are considered historical landmarks, and cities like Winston-Salem in North Carolina plan to make them official

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Location, Location, Location...this Is Crazy!

Location, Location, Location...this Is Crazy!

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I Really Like These Tiny Homes

I Really Like These Tiny Homes

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Outside of the shotgun houses, there was the tiny house movement. Its origin varies depending on who you ask. Some credit artist Allan Wexler with first exploring the idea in the 1970s. 

Others may say that Jay Shafer pioneered the movement in the late 90s. He began building his 110-square-foot house in Iowa in 1997, which he completed in 1999. That same year, he founded the Tumbleweed Tiny House Company, which designs and builds small homes.

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Thank You Humans For Cleaning My Domain

Thank You Humans For Cleaning My Domain

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Things Have Really Come Together On Our Build

Things Have Really Come Together On Our Build

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Felt Like This Should Go Here

Felt Like This Should Go Here

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So you sit on the sofa and watch water dripping into a sink? Oh no, it's a basket with some random white objects in!

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As Shafer revealed in a 2023 interview with Grist, his idea of building a tiny home was initially an act of rebellion and the desire to prove something that went against mainstream beliefs at the time.  

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“Once I learned it was illegal to live in a house that small, I decided I had to, just to show that it was actually a safe and efficient and reasonable thing to do.”

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Completed Tiny House Finally!

Completed Tiny House Finally!

My family has been cooperatively working on building a tiny house for my sister over the past five years. I know it sounds like a long time but we could only do 4-5 weekends of work every year due to how far away I live. And then covid. The trailer and frame (with roof installed and sub siding, but no windows or anything else installed) came from Tumbleweed back when they sold the Barn Raiser unfinished tiny homes. We took on all of the labor ourselves though we did hire an electrician and then a spray-foam installer. My mom even made the cushions and drapes! All in all my sister is super pleased with how it came out and will be towing it to it's new home this fall. My cat (the black one in the photos) is going to be sad to see it go.

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5 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love that you also show the landlord in the pictures

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Since You All Like To See "Lived In" Spaces - Clutter For Karma

Since You All Like To See "Lived In" Spaces - Clutter For Karma

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Self-Built, No Experience, 2 Yrs Almost Done!

Self-Built, No Experience, 2 Yrs Almost Done!

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Tiny homes are popular on Airbnb, trending up by 112% in 2019 and 85% in 2020. Listings also jumped from 14,000 to 24,000 between both years. For real estate developer Zach Millburn, the appeal to consumers is threefold: 

“They’re Instagrammable, and the cute-cozy aspect is attractive to people as well,” Millburn told Grist. “And especially after the birth of these shows like Tiny House Nation, I think a lot of people want to try it out and are willing to pay a decent amount for a unique experience.”

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My Tiny House I Started Building Exactly A Year Ago! Moved In Last August

My Tiny House I Started Building Exactly A Year Ago! Moved In Last August

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#20

Still A Heap To Finish But I Love My Kitchen

Still A Heap To Finish But I Love My Kitchen

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love the counters. I'm going to go with all bamboo, unless the wood is reclaimed. But yours is GORGEOUS. I love the shape and curve.

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But with the boom of tiny vacation homes, other experts believe that the cultural connection with shotgun houses could be fading. 

“It used to be something that was an extreme enough lifestyle that it was more exciting to get a window into how someone did it, why they chose to go that route, and how it was panning out or impacting their daily life,” said Merete Mueller, who directed the 2013 film TINY: A Story About Small Living. 

“But when you could book one for the weekend and stay in it as a vacation house, it just became more and more normal. It became less exciting.”

#22

I Built My Tiny House For Less Than $20k

I Built My Tiny House For Less Than $20k

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#23

Gorgeous Tiny House In Mexico That I Found On Airbnb!

Gorgeous Tiny House In Mexico That I Found On Airbnb!

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Nora12
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this is beautiful. Here is a website that tells you more about it. https://stuccco.com/blog/tour-the-mexican-tiny-house-set-by-the-sea-photos

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Chateau At Treehouse Utopia

Chateau At Treehouse Utopia

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Nora12
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are more pictures and a video of this treehouse here https://nelsontreehouse.com/blog/chateau-treehouse-utopia/

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I Love The Kitchen In This Tiny House

I Love The Kitchen In This Tiny House

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xolitaire
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, it looks nice. But practicality is 0. My mother lives in a very small house that was built for one person - and her kitchen is similar to this one. The way these tiny kitchens are designed is terrible, there is literally not enough free work surface for anything because the appliances eat up all the space.

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#26

Who Needs A Big House When You Can Have This

Who Needs A Big House When You Can Have This

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OneWithRatsAndKefir
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Step one, be too scared to use it despite trusting the supports, because you know your luck. Step two, get tempted and start using it. Step three, get complacent.

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#27

The Other Half Of My House

The Other Half Of My House

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Atom Bohr
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The potted plant on the edge of the stairs *looks* nice, but one way or another, I don't think it's going to last long...

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#28

3 Years Later - 1 Man DIY Build - Done!

3 Years Later - 1 Man DIY Build - Done!

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A Few Photos Of My Tiny House!

A Few Photos Of My Tiny House!

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#30

Been Living In My Tiny House Almost A Year Now, No Regrets!

Been Living In My Tiny House Almost A Year Now, No Regrets!

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Robin DJW
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5 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well done. Wish I could see the rest of it. D'oh! Scrolled down, there it was!

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#33

Remodel Of An Old House Converted Into A Loft Style Tiny Apartment

Remodel Of An Old House Converted Into A Loft Style Tiny Apartment

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#34

I'm In Love With This Stunning Tiny House In Joshua Tree, California That Keeps Popping Up All Over My Instagram Feed! Such A Cute Exterior

I'm In Love With This Stunning Tiny House In Joshua Tree, California That Keeps Popping Up All Over My Instagram Feed! Such A Cute Exterior

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Nicole Weymann
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Huh. I love the colours in the photo, but my dream house would need trees around (I realize in this case the lack of trees likely comes with the territory - I'm not a summer/desert person). The design (not sure if it's the strange micro flowed bed with its tiny curb, or the pergola - for the car? - or the gravel path, that seems to be no improvement over the surrounding beaten earth) makes it look like a foreign body or a computer generated landscape with a plastic house.

#35

Getting Cozy In Vermont

Getting Cozy In Vermont

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#36

I Love The Idea Of Incorporating A Type Of Balcony In The Design Of A Tiny House

I Love The Idea Of Incorporating A Type Of Balcony In The Design Of A Tiny House

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#37

I Think This Is A Shepherd Hut

I Think This Is A Shepherd Hut

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#40

26ft Thow I Just Built For A Wonderful Couple

26ft Thow I Just Built For A Wonderful Couple

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#41

Mountain Refuge In Italy

Mountain Refuge In Italy

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Nora12
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Additional stunning pictures and more information about this one. So gorgeous https://www.dezeen.com/2020/07/06/mountain-refuge-is-a-concept-for-a-tiny-modular-cabin/

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My Tiny House! Built And Designed By Me

My Tiny House! Built And Designed By Me

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The Tiny House My Wife And I Built During The Quarantine Surrounded By The Starting Of Our Garden. (8x24ft Trailer)

The Tiny House My Wife And I Built During The Quarantine Surrounded By The Starting Of Our Garden. (8x24ft Trailer)

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#44

This Is An Amazing Use Of Space For The Shed To House Conversions

This Is An Amazing Use Of Space For The Shed To House Conversions

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Our Newly Finished Tiny House Kitchen!

Our Newly Finished Tiny House Kitchen!

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Janice
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This looks nice. If one of the drawers had a pullout shelf, that would help. Also, I learned long ago to buy a cutting board that fits over the sink to add working space

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School Bus Kitchen Coming Along Nicely!

School Bus Kitchen Coming Along Nicely!

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Enjoying Movie Night In A School Bus

Enjoying Movie Night In A School Bus

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#49

My (Mostly) Self-Built Tiny House - Happy To Answer Any Questions

My (Mostly) Self-Built Tiny House - Happy To Answer Any Questions

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#50

The Little Building - This Is The Newspaper Place In A Little Town In Southern NY. Thought You Would Appreciate It Here~

The Little Building - This Is The Newspaper Place In A Little Town In Southern NY. Thought You Would Appreciate It Here~

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#51

My Cozy Tiny House (With A Drum Set!)

My Cozy Tiny House (With A Drum Set!)

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#52

I Sure Am Going To Miss This Place... Loved Living The Tiny Home Life For A Few Years But Kids Made Me Upgrade

I Sure Am Going To Miss This Place... Loved Living The Tiny Home Life For A Few Years But Kids Made Me Upgrade

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The Loft In This Tiny Home Is The Living Room!

The Loft In This Tiny Home Is The Living Room!

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Auntriarch
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know why but this makes more sense to me than the bed upstairs, doesn't look scary.

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400 Sq Ft Tiny House Almost Complete! Moved In And Working On The Finishings

400 Sq Ft Tiny House Almost Complete! Moved In And Working On The Finishings

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Boy-Ahn
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5 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sorry, but this looks like a chicken coop with those tiny windows.

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#56

A Few More Pics Of Our Tiny House/Tiny Room/ Wooden Tent For Those Who Were Interested!

A Few More Pics Of Our Tiny House/Tiny Room/ Wooden Tent For Those Who Were Interested!

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So Happy With How This Came Out!

So Happy With How This Came Out!

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah it would be way to hot in the Summer and to cold in the Winter where I live. Having a pool or hot tub is one thing, but actually having to bathe outside would be a huge no go. In the Summer you also have mosquitoes and wasps that LOVE and are attracted to water. In the Winter it can get cold as hell and if you get freezing rain, sleet or the occasional snow storm you'll be screwed on using it. Plus being outside the pipes are exposed so as soon as it gets below freezing they will freeze up and potentially bust.

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#59

Getting Closer!

Getting Closer!

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#61

Today Marks 2 Months Of Living In Our Tiny!

Today Marks 2 Months Of Living In Our Tiny!

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Janice
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But where do you keep your clothes? And there's 2 living there? I don't space for one shirt and wear do you hang up clothes?

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My Family Usually Stays In A Tent When We Visit Our Land. Decided To Upgrade. It Took Me About Five Weeks On Nights And Weekends To Build

My Family Usually Stays In A Tent When We Visit Our Land. Decided To Upgrade. It Took Me About Five Weeks On Nights And Weekends To Build

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I Love My Kitchen In The Morning Sunlight

I Love My Kitchen In The Morning Sunlight

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#64

A Little Paint Makes A Huge Difference

A Little Paint Makes A Huge Difference

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#65

Who Says There Is No Space For Terrariums And A Gaming PC In A Tiny Flat? Welcome To My 35m2 Loft! You Can "See" My Murphy Bed In The Last Picture, Gives Me A Lot Of Free Space :)

Who Says There Is No Space For Terrariums And A Gaming PC In A Tiny Flat? Welcome To My 35m2 Loft! You Can "See" My Murphy Bed In The Last Picture, Gives Me A Lot Of Free Space :)

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Rest of the pics here: https://www.reddit.com/r/TinyHouses/comments/lo6ji9/who_says_there_is_no_space_for_terrariums_and_a/

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#66

Just About Done With The Outside!

Just About Done With The Outside!

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#67

Moved Into Our DIY Tiny 6 Months Ago And Love It. Cheers!

Moved Into Our DIY Tiny 6 Months Ago And Love It. Cheers!

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cerinamroth
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Go and help your lassie with the dishes - she's still got her work badge on while you've got your slippers, drink and telly!

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2 Years In The Making...i Present To You The "Nugget"!

2 Years In The Making...i Present To You The "Nugget"!

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Man Has Built A10ft-Wide House To Spite His Neighbours

Man Has Built A10ft-Wide House To Spite His Neighbours

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Shelli Aderman
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Here’s the Zillow listing: https://www.zillow.com/homes/1952-Horn-St-Jacksonville-Beach,-FL-32250_rb/345331890_zpid/

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#70

My Dad And I Firing Up Solar Power System At My Tiny Cabin In Mt

My Dad And I Firing Up Solar Power System At My Tiny Cabin In Mt

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cerinamroth
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5 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You look proud - and rightly so! So many of these are style over substance.

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So The Kitchen Is Coming Along Nicely

So The Kitchen Is Coming Along Nicely

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#72

Finally Got My Stairs In Today :)

Finally Got My Stairs In Today :)

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Multi-Purpose Barn Door / Ladder With Library In This 3 Bedroom Thow With Murphy Bunks Under The Loft

Multi-Purpose Barn Door / Ladder With Library In This 3 Bedroom Thow With Murphy Bunks Under The Loft

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Here Is The Inside Of A Tiny Cabin In The Woods I Built After NYC Shutdown

Here Is The Inside Of A Tiny Cabin In The Woods I Built After NYC Shutdown

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Upstaged75
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd likely give myself a concussion in the middle of the night. That and I'm too old to be crawling around on my hands and knees. ;)

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This Design Is Definitely...different! Do You Guys Like It? Located In Canada

This Design Is Definitely...different! Do You Guys Like It? Located In Canada

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cerinamroth
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

From the outside, it just says shipping container. It would be great to see the interior.

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1.5 Years In My 20' Tiny Home, And Still Going Strong

1.5 Years In My 20' Tiny Home, And Still Going Strong

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First Time Post! Here's A Quick Glimpse And One View Of My Thow (Living In It For 1 Yr In Vt)

First Time Post! Here's A Quick Glimpse And One View Of My Thow (Living In It For 1 Yr In Vt)

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#79

Celebrating Our First Full Year Of Tiny Times In Georgia

Celebrating Our First Full Year Of Tiny Times In Georgia

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#80

Hangin Out In The Build

Hangin Out In The Build

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#81

Inside My 16'x16' 'Bunkhouse'

Inside My 16'x16' 'Bunkhouse'

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you're going to put the bed on the ground floor, two words: Murphy bed.

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Got A Little Bit Of Snow. Winter Is Coming. The Greenhouse Entry Saves Us About 2/3rds On Our Winter Heating. It's A Wonderful Place To Get Warm. We Call It Summerville

Got A Little Bit Of Snow. Winter Is Coming. The Greenhouse Entry Saves Us About 2/3rds On Our Winter Heating. It's A Wonderful Place To Get Warm. We Call It Summerville

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#83

Today Was Insulation Day!

Today Was Insulation Day!

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#84

Bought A Tiny Cabin In The Woods And Moved From Toronto, Canada To The Bay Of Fundy, New Brunswick

Bought A Tiny Cabin In The Woods And Moved From Toronto, Canada To The Bay Of Fundy, New Brunswick

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In February I Went To Finland And Stayed In One Of The World's Smallest Tiny Houses! It's 50 Sq Ft (I'm Not Even Exaggerating Haha...). It's A Tiny House On Skis And You're Towed Out To The Middle Of A Frozen Lake By A Snowmobile To Watch The Northern Lights! Video Tour Linked In The Comments! (Oc)

In February I Went To Finland And Stayed In One Of The World's Smallest Tiny Houses! It's 50 Sq Ft (I'm Not Even Exaggerating Haha...). It's A Tiny House On Skis And You're Towed Out To The Middle Of A Frozen Lake By A Snowmobile To Watch The Northern Lights! Video Tour Linked In The Comments! (Oc)

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#87

Does This Count?

Does This Count?

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