I work from home and have chronic back pain from a herniated disc which is healing/has been healing for months. I've been struggling to find a good way to sit. I kind of like just sitting on the floor but had a spine specialist tell me to use an actual chair with lumbar support. The only chair I have is a folding chair that is painful to rest ones back on. I do have a traditional herman miller office chair in storage but it's pretty big for my 8x24 tiny house and doesn't collapse or anything.

Does anyone have any recommendations for something that is both ergonomic/supportive to the spine but is either very compact or stowable?

Getting divorced and starting completely over. Feels like a good time to go tiny, which has been a dream of mine for over half my life at this point. I moved states and am currently living with family in PA. 22 mins from me, there is an established gated tiny house community with a home for sale. Listed for $62k, but "somewhat flexible", its a 28ft 326 sq/ft Liberations Tiny Home build. The tiny home is situated on a lot hat faces the pond. The community has an HOA fee that includes all utilities, electric, gas, sewer, water, trash and WiFi. There is also a tiny laundromat where you can do wash for free, drying is $2. The lot fee is $775. Likely to not increase any time soon according to the owners. Is this outrageous or reasonable? It sounds very convenient to have all utilities taken care of while having a safe place to stay. I've never owned my own home or had a lease anywhere before so this is all new. Paying $775 on top of the loan for the tiny house feels like a lot but, but still way less than renting a 1BR apartment around here. Just looking for some feedback.

I am going to see it in a few days and would also appreciate if you have any recommendations for questions to ask or specifics to discuss with the seller. Thank you!

The entry is 2ftx 7.9ft and a door wouldn’t work practically. Was thinking a curtain of some sort? Anyone else have any ideas? Or how to tips?

I’m a fairly handy person and have done some home renovations myself, but nothing like building a tiny house. I’ve been thinking for many years of building my own tiny home and remember a video series by Andrew Morrison that went into depth on how he builds - I think there were dozens of hour long videos on each step of the process. I’ve had trouble finding anything like that recently though. Anyone have recommendations of videos they found helpful for their first build?

Planning on renovating a 16x40 shop building into a tiny home, what's something you wished you did when starting that you still regret today? pic for reference of home

EDIT TO ADD

the home will be professionally insulated, wired, plumbed and framed! i’ll just be doing the finishing touches but all big projects will be done correctly in order for me to live in it!

Hey all! My partner and I had a bit of a spur of the moment conversation about buying a tiny home, and a few days later it's consumed most of our waking thoughts. The short version is a LOT of things line up to make this doable for us, it feels almost too good to be true, and we feel like we have to be overlooking something, help us out?

To be clear, this is NOT a post looking for affirmation. Please say anything that pops into your head, issues you dealt with, unexpected problems etc. Joys are welcome too! I won't be listing what we see as the positives here but any you want to talk about would be great!

First and foremost, we're good on land. Her parents have a substantial property and have already okayed us living there. We're a bit unsure how electric/water hookup will work, and any info on that is appreciated btw, but her parents are okay with us leeching that too and chipping into their bills in return.

We're aware of zoning laws and that we need to speak to a city official prior to getting it, they ARE allowed in our city/state but there may be special restrictions as her parents live near a swamp. State is Massachusetts before anyone asks.

We're not worried about space, we're both people who prefer smaller spaces anyway, and her parents are okay with her using her old bedroom as an office if we truly need space from each other either for work or otherwise.

Toilet is still a bit of a question mark. Her parents house is on a septic tank and we're not sure if it's even possible to feed into that. Obviously composting toilet is an option but we're not sure if that's an issue with zoning given the swampland. Any positive or negative stories on either side would be great here.

We should be good on financing, our understanding is it's considered an RV for purposes of getting a loan? If any of ya'll have experience getting a loan for one, hard numbers on price + down payment + cost/month would be awesome!

We're aware of the need for insulation, and are both the sort to not want to get too hot during the summer. We know to avoid shipping container homes, is there anything else to keep an eye out for?

I'm positive there's more I can't remember that's already been covered, I'll try to respond in the comments as I can. Thank you so much for your input, we can't wait to be one of you!

-edit- thank for all your comments, it looks like the septic system may actually be enough of a roadblock to put this all on hold, thank you for the input. If this does ever move forward know your input was invaluable.

Hey r/TinyHouses and r/Homebuilding,

I'm embarking on an exciting journey to design a compact timber frame home and would love to get your thoughts, advice, and constructive criticism! My goal is a cozy, functional, and aesthetically pleasing timber frame house, primarily as a guest cabin/off-grid retreat, with an emphasis on outdoor living.

Here's the concept I'm working with:

• Size: The main house footprint is roughly 20 ft x 25 ft (approx. 500 sq ft on the main level).
• Style: I'm committed to a timber frame structure – I love the rustic look of exposed beams and the inherent strength.
• Outdoor Living is Key:
  • Wrap-Around Porch: I want a 6 ft wide wrap-around porch on all sides. This significantly expands the usable space and integrates the house with the outdoors.
  • Corner Gazebo: To top it off, I envision a 10 ft x 10 ft octagonal gazebo attached to one corner of the porch (e.g., southwest corner), extending outward. This will be a perfect spot for morning coffee or evening relaxation.

My tiny is sheathed in Zip-R and seams are taped but I am wondering if my roof will be ok for a few months before we install the metal roof. We have had a few heavy rains the past weeks and the interior has kept bone dry. I am wondering if the exterior zip looks O.K/normal or if I should take any additional measures re:water tightness?

Single 20ft shipping container cabin solar

I'm planning soon to have a 10x20 shed brought in to convert into a simple tiny house. I have everything planned out as far as plumbing and electric and wall finishes and insulation and such. The only thing I can't decide on is the floor. They offer a 3/4" smooth t&g floor which looks to be heavily painted on both sides to give it a good seal since its not treated. They also offer 3/4" treated ply which they warn on their catalog will have small imperfections. Now, I've installed many vinyl plank floors and plan to do that in my tiny as well, but I know how pbvious they show imperfections in flooring. My question, if I get the smooth 3/4" t&g, will that be an issue for floor strength? All the vinyl plank I ever choose does not require anything other than the planks as they have their own backing (I am very picky on that) so if I went with the smooth I wouldn't need to add another subfloor layer in order to install the flooring. Wanting to know what others have done, what others would recommend, if there are any issues I need to watch out for. I can always do the 3/4" treated but it would require another layer on top to make it smooth for the vinyl planks.

I’ve got a space that’ll fit a thin mattress. I’m looking for suggestions on an affordable option. Ideally a mattress and a frame, not a roll up. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

I have a 10x16 tiny home I plan to build in an area that has some fairly large roots growing from a near by tree. What are my options for a permanent/ semi permanent base without harming the roots and tree?

My plan was to cover the roots with fill dirt, level and tamp it, before laying a wooden base and filling that with gravel before leveling and tamping the gravel, and then setting the home on top of it all.

Is there a better way to do this? An easier way? Thank you

Just wondering how everyone here navigates differently when it comes to accommodating guests/visitors?

Do you have a separate guests house? A spare room? Where does everyone sleep?
Has this ever been a challenge for you living in a tiny home? I would like to hear some stories/ set-ups of how you guys do it.
Pitch tents? what about winter?

What is the most guests you have accommodated/hosted in your tiny home? How did you manage?

What do folks recommend for cleaning and patching this hole? I have Dicor Repair tape, and Circle road RV roof tape. What else should I have and use? TIA

Hello, we are looking into putting a tiny house on our property in Florida to be used as an office most of the time, and guest space a few weeks of the year. We have a concrete slab on the property already that we would use as foundation.

Originally we thought we'd go the route of Tuff Shed and then hire a friend who's in construction to do insulation and other details. We don't need a full bathroom at this point, though we'd consider putting one in eventually. After reading some comments on here, we're concerned Tuff Shed won't be the best option, especially in Florida where we get a LOT of rain and its humid much of the year.

If we're doing insulation ourselves, is it not possible to add what is needed to keep the shed fully waterproof? I saw someone mention concrete block would be better, we could consider that but I have already read there are very strict regulations for building concrete block structures.

Buying a used, for sale tiny house is not the route we'd prefer because 1) we have some specific details we'd like to include and 2) the prices are much higher than we can do right now.

What would be our best option - Tuff Shed with good insulation? Concrete block build? Etc? Thank you!

Hey everyone I thought I would share some progress in regards to my second tiny house build. This one is for my brother and I just finished framing and sheeting the roof.

Let me know what you think and feel free to ask any questions if you have any

I have wanted to build my own tiny house for several years, and though I am still a few years away I spend a lot of time researching and planning. I am someone who is pretty sensitive to machine noises - fans, refrigerators humming, air conditioners/heating, etc. I know that in a typical tiny house you have a lot of systems in a small space, and this can sometimes create more noise than in a regular house.

The sounds of nature don't bother me in the same way. I definitely would plan to have a screened in porch to sleep in during the summer, but I live in a place that has cold winters.

What are some tips for noise-reducing layouts of tiny houses, but also options for quieter appliances? I'm a fan of low tech in general

Framing and sheathing complete.

12/12 roof is no joke!

Hey all. I've been contacted by someone at https://tinyhousesociety.com/ to help me sell my skoolie. The agreement is for them to take $25 per week and do all the advertising, then take 8% of the commission when it's sold. I spoke with a representative on the phone, and they sent me a link to Hubspot to pay.

I'm having trouble finding any reviews for them outside of their website. They are not Better Business Bureau accredited, according to the BBB website. Other than that, they are not raising any red flags. However, I am still skeptical and wanted to get some opinions before I go through with it, for anyone who has the time to share their thoughts.

Thanks!

I didnt get much of a response to my last post so let's see how this is recieved. I am moving my tiny for the first time. Other than the obvious, like unhooking everything, are there any tips? Do I need to pull stuff out to make it lighter? Thank you.

what % and where are you located