I’ve been living in it for the last 9 months so far (OC) from DIYĪnother person had a humorous observation, saying that because the bathroom is necessarily so close to the living quarters, that it can sometimes smell up the entire space- perhaps suggesting that they build an outhouse. I bought a van and turned it into a tiny home. One person suggested that they put it on wheels, for movement purposes, buy a regular house, and use it as an outdoor guest house for when the in-laws come to visit. Apparently, they’re not able to insure it and they’re having a difficult time selling their mini cottage.Īpparently, it’s difficult to sell a tiny home that hasn’t been custom-built to a particular person’s tastes, no matter how cute it is. I converted a retired ambulance into a tiny home from DIYĪfter they had a kid several years ago, they ran into some trouble. Converting A Retired Ambulance Into A Tiny Home One person said that they built their own from a kit, that it measured 8 by 16 with an 8 by 8 platform bed loft and a DIY screendoor for an optional breeze. They were also curious about what it was like after the initial honeymoon phase. Tiny home owners of Reddit – Any regrets? What’s it like after the initial "honeymoon phase"? from AskReddit Over in the askreddit community, one person asked one-story tiny homeowners for pictures and if they had any regrets about purchasing and living in one of these small abodes. People love these tiny homes…maybe consider building a DIY ping pong table for some fun outdoor recreation. VIEW PLANS Feedback From Around The Internet When you’ve arrived at your destination or want to stop for the night, just unhitch the home and get comfortable. It is inexpensive to build and easy to hitch on to your truck and van while you’re on the road. Although only 112 square feet, this home has a bathroom, bedroom, and living room. If you love to drive around the country, ditch the trailer and try following this DIY plan.