$6000 Shed Turned Into An Affordable Tiny Home

What do youthink of Ellen's home? Do you have any Advice for her about her home? Affordable Shed Homes At Home Depot For Less Than 20k: https://youtu.be/sDkYMT6p280

I have some advice for the insurance situation. Being that it it a tiny home, just about any needed repair would be substantially less than a larger traditional home, right? So, instead of fussing with traditional insurance companies, open a savings account at a bank and make payments to it like you would to an insurance company. Never touch that account unless it would be for something that you would otherwise turn into your insurance. The advantages to this method is that ALL money you contribute would be available to you, there would be no deductible, and YOU act as the insurance adjuster, meaning YOU pick what is covered, who can make the repairs, and to what extent the repairs are made. Just think of a payment amount you are comfortable making per month, then religiously make that payment. An added bonus is once you meet a balance that covers total replacement cost for the building and the contents, you can stop making your "insurance payments" and still remain fully "covered."

She was extremely lucky that she had family to help her out. Because a lot of people can't say that

As for termites, Put flashing on the top of the cement blocks with the flashing several inches larger than the top of the block. Bend the top of the flashing downwards. When the termites come up the blocks and meet the flashing, they go back down and do not get to the wood. No poison needed. Blessings

I am in a shed to home. I am nearly 78 y/o and my home is fully paid for. It was constructed by the Amish and is very sound. I am on my son's property so he added the home to his insurance. I have water and electricity. I do have to use a composting toilet (yuk) because there was no way to hook into my son's septic without great expense. I have decorated with the theme of a mountain or lakeside cabin. I love it! Gramma Candy

If you can afford it get two of these, maybe one a bit smaller for the bed and bath. Make it L shaped and build a covered deck in the L with a door for outside access. Just an idea for others wanting to do something like this.

I am 65 and retired. As a healthcare provider I can tell you the thought of her going up and down that ladder as she gets older is fairly dangerous. The two causes of injuries to women in retirement that we saw the most we're from tripping over hoses and climbing ladders. It's actually why I stopped doing my own painting which I loved. Otherwise I think the layout is adorable

I have been researching termite prevention. Termites have to get into the soil for their water supply. They avoid cedar since it is toxic to them. So putting cedar chips between termites and the ground looks like it would help. Plus many other pests avoid cedar too which is why closets and wooden trunks are lined in cedar.

One thing's for sure, the cost of housing has gone way beyond what people can afford. I envision self-build RV's, tiny homes and repurposed buildings being huge in the coming years.

So cute and her son letting her live on the land is a plus! Only thing I would change would be putting the bedroom on bottom floor, that ladder to loft will be harder and more dangerous for older folks.

I turned a shed into a tiny house a few years ago also. I had no idea what I was getting into but I love, love, love it.

First of all, Ellen looks absolutely amazing for a 67 year old! Secondly, I love her tiny home. I generally don't like tiny homes very often either

She's a really fearless woman. It's really encouraging to see someone take the tiny house leap.

I love this! I just turned 58 and looking to retire debt and stress free allowing me to complete my bucket list.

The paint does not seem to be the problem. This seems to be an excesssive moisture/vapor problem. It could be the lack of a vapor barrier, or the need to have the roof runoff guttered out away from the building. I am not there to look and to ask questions to explore the problem and find a solution. I am up in New England presently but I have property down in Mississippi. Ellen is smart to do what she has done. By living below ones means, one can incrementally build wealth and security at any age. Ellen is blessed not to be trapped into a mobile home park, where the rent can rob her of economic security. Ellen is also a blessing and surely an inspiration to others. I have been a KS Video Fan for a while now, but this is my first online comment.

Hi, I absolutely LOVE your tiny house. We did the same thing for a vacation home in SC. As for termite control, This may sound a little crazy so we don't know if you would want to try it but it worked for us. We use off-road diesel fuel for termite and snake repellent. Just put about a cup full in several containers and put it at the four corners of your house. On the outside, of course. Termites and snakes HATE diesel fuel!!! 😊

Every bit of it looks exactly like what a grandma's house is supposed to look like the plants, wind chimes, pics of the grandkids, I love it

It’s really nice that she has family that helped her a lot.

I would love to do something like this. Whats most difficult for me is that none of my family has any land and no one in family is a handyman/home builder. Land in itself cost as much as a mortgage ouch. But absolutely love what she did to shed. Looks tidy and money saving. Great job Ellen.

There are several comments concerned about the ladder. But she lived 3 years sleeping on her couch and could always return to the mode. Various sofa+ bed combinations are available she can use, if she wants. She did a great job with her choices.