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Amazon Tiny Houses
« on: October 28, 2018, 12:29:42 PM »
I know we have these threads once in a while, to varying opinion. I like the concept of "small house" versus "tiny house" just because "tiny" is too often taken to extremes. Plus tiny houses always seem to be ridiculously priced - in a lot of the country you can by a 1500 sq ft stick built home for what a 150 sq ft tiny house goes for. Or just buy a pre-built ~800 sq ft modular home for way cheaper.

However, this Amazon thing is interesting in that the house kits, delivered to your door lot, are pretty reasonably priced. I would take #4 or #5 as vacation cabins in a heartbeat, and for a lot of people in apartments, ~400-500 sq ft is actually apartment sized, but in the right parts of the country, with "room to roam" vs adjoining neighbors.

https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/tiny-house-kits-263869
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Re: Amazon Tiny Houses
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2018, 01:03:58 PM »
A number of years ago I spent a night in one of KOA's log cabins and I thought it was pretty nice. I found later that there are two companies who make (or made) those for KOA, and that us ordinary mortals can buy them. The larger one, with a separate bedroom, is large enough that it could include a small bathroom and a kitchen area. I liked it, but my recollection is that I thought they were overpriced.

https://conestogalogcabins.com/commerical-camping-cabin-kits/

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Re: Amazon Tiny Houses
« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2018, 01:29:18 PM »
I have long been interested in the tiny house concept, and some of the floor plans in Hawkmoon's links are very interesting.  Some of the pictures reminded me of something: if I had a loft, I would want it accessed by stairs, not a ladder. The last thing my wife or I need is falling down the ladder at 0230 on our way to the bathroom or just getting up and down it as we get older.
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Re: Amazon Tiny Houses
« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2018, 01:44:24 PM »
I have long been interested in the tiny house concept, and some of the floor plans in Hawkmoon's links are very interesting.  Some of the pictures reminded me of something: if I had a loft, I would want it accessed by stairs, not a ladder. The last thing my wife or I need is falling down the ladder at 0230 on our way to the bathroom or just getting up and down it as we get older.

Yeah, that loft with ladder stuff is for twentysomething hipsters. If they want to also market these to "downsizing" older folks, they need to design appropriately.
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Re: Amazon Tiny Houses
« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2018, 01:52:15 PM »
Pretty sure you could build that for a fair bit less than 33 grand.

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« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2018, 02:02:44 PM »
Wouldn't it be cheaper just to live in a van down by the river?
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« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2018, 03:50:09 PM »
Wouldn't it be cheaper just to live in a van down by the river?

You could cover the van windows with stickers for some privacy too ...
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« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2018, 07:21:53 PM »
I got the "tiny house" thing covered.

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Re: Amazon Tiny Houses
« Reply #9 on: October 28, 2018, 07:29:13 PM »
I got the "tiny house" thing covered.

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Of course now 30 years later he wants a tiny house.  :laugh:
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« Reply #10 on: October 28, 2018, 11:20:02 PM »
For a hunting cabin or vacation (1-2 weeks), even that small one will do.  I actually do like the one with the loft.  Since I do dialysis, I don't have to get up and go pee in the middle of the night.  (Or you could just bring the wide mouth Gatorade bottle up with you.  Do note however that you can buy any flavour of Gatorade you wish except lemon-lime.)

We spend ten days in a camper that "sleeps 7" when we go deer hunting.  I'm at one end, Robert at the other.  We always seems to be in each other's way.  Which is one other thing that would drive me nuts about a small or tiny house.   If you ever watch the videos where they "demonstrate" where everything is, notice that it's all immaculately clean and organized.  Trust me, after 3 days in the camper, it's not so clean and organized.  And you have move, fold, twist, bend, turn, close and other manipulate six or seven different things to get to the one thing you wanted.  I'm sure at some point you'll go "I need a pen."  and then turn and look and realize that not only are there the eight regular steps you'd have to go through to open the drawer with the pen in it, but because you didn't clean, organize, put away the dishes, you now have to wash, dry and put them away before you even begin on the process for getting to the drawer.     
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Re: Amazon Tiny Houses
« Reply #11 on: October 28, 2018, 11:22:47 PM »
I know we have these threads once in a while, to varying opinion. I like the concept of "small house" versus "tiny house" just because "tiny" is too often taken to extremes. Plus tiny houses always seem to be ridiculously priced - in a lot of the country you can by a 1500 sq ft stick built home for what a 150 sq ft tiny house goes for. Or just buy a pre-built ~800 sq ft modular home for way cheaper.

With the tiny houses, you're crippled in that you still need all the appliances, and you're not getting a standard cheap stove/oven, you're getting a custom smaller one, same with other appliances.

Then there is that it is low volumes for everything, and the price jumps.

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Re: Amazon Tiny Houses
« Reply #12 on: October 28, 2018, 11:30:16 PM »
2 adults, one cat, 32' motorhome, 6 months - time to find a house now!

Tiny house - no way in hell!  2,000 sqft is small enough thank you.  (Could use another 500 sqft or so)

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« Reply #14 on: October 29, 2018, 08:30:57 AM »
I'm still trying to figure out where you put the furnace and AC in those tiny houses.
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« Reply #15 on: October 29, 2018, 08:33:43 AM »
I'm still trying to figure out where you put the furnace and AC in those tiny houses.

They're small enough it's probably a window unit or ductless heatpump.
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« Reply #16 on: October 29, 2018, 08:55:28 AM »
I'm still trying to figure out where you put the furnace and AC in those tiny houses.

HVAC causes global warming, man!  Reduce your carbon footprint by opening a window.

Do those tiny houses have windows that open?
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« Reply #17 on: October 29, 2018, 09:02:12 AM »
This is my version of the perfect tiny house:  http://murphycodesign.com/new-homes/the-gatehouse

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« Reply #18 on: October 29, 2018, 09:11:37 AM »
This is my version of the perfect tiny house:  http://murphycodesign.com/new-homes/the-gatehouse


That one is really cool.
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« Reply #19 on: October 29, 2018, 10:01:18 AM »
They're small enough it's probably a window unit or ductless heatpump.

Too cold in jan/Feb here for a heat pump.
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« Reply #20 on: October 29, 2018, 10:07:31 AM »
Too cold in jan/Feb here for a heat pump.

Some of these smaller places would be just right for a heat pump with a wood or pellet stove. A couple of logs would probably keep the place warm all day.  :laugh:

Though probably a couple of oil-filled heaters would take care of those small spaces for not much cost.
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« Reply #21 on: October 29, 2018, 11:42:42 AM »
Houses that small and energy efficient would be perfect for in floor radiant electric.
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« Reply #22 on: October 29, 2018, 12:05:12 PM »
I would love a replica off a stone CCC cabin for a vacation house.

I have found a website that actually has plans for CCC buildings:

https://www.tsl.texas.gov/apps/arc/CCCDrawings/index.php?accNumber=&title=cabin&year=&architect=&parkName=&dosearch=Search


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« Reply #23 on: October 29, 2018, 12:17:10 PM »
I'm still trying to figure out where you put the furnace and AC in those tiny houses.

Wood stove for heating and cooking....hence the desire for a loft.
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« Reply #24 on: October 29, 2018, 12:21:07 PM »
I find myself wondering how any traditional stone or log cabin house can possibly be in compliance with the current energy code -- which I believe is mandated by the federal government even in jurisdictions that don't have otherwise strict building codes for houses.
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