The Truth About Living In A Shed Home In 2026

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  @askpawpaw · 2 months ago · pinned

  Living tiny is such a personal journey...for some, it’s about the freedom of low costs, and for others, it’s about the challenge of construction and zoning! <br>If you&apos;re ready to start your own path, I’ve put together a &apos;Start Here&apos; guide to help you navigate the basics: <a href="https://tinyamericandream.com/starthere">https://tinyamericandream.com/starthere</a><br><br>I’d love to hear from more of you: What’s the ONE thing holding you back from moving into a shed home this year? Or if you&apos;re already doing it, what&apos;s been your biggest surprise?

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• GA

  @garyhiggins5823 · 2 months ago (edited)

  I&apos;ve been living in my 375 sq ft mini house since 2017, almost nine years now. I have a washer and dryer, full sized refrigerator, and even an 18 inch dishwasher. I was a landlord for fifteen years prior to that, so I did know some plumbing and electrical basics, but most of everything I&apos;ve done is thanks to the University of YouTube. Here&apos;s my big secret to living small: Buy two sheds. One to live in, and one for all of the tools and small appliances and &quot;might need it someday&quot; stuff. Though I did I sell my hoarder box of adapters and cords in 2023 at my yard sale. &nbsp;Got six bucks for it.

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  @simplymejourney998 · 2 months ago

  I got a tiny cabin in 2022, retired, and I don’t regret it. &nbsp;I paid cash for my shed, land, septic system, water system and electric. When purchased my 3.55 acres in Louisiana and start off grid first. After my first real winter with the cost of gas, propane, kerosene and &nbsp;butane was an understatement. It cost more to live off grid than on grid. I was over smelling all those gases. &nbsp;Now, having electricity is much cheaper. I have been in my tiny shed to home for three years and love it. For extra storage space I purchased a metal shed the same size. What would I change in this journey that would be getting a larger shed for all my stuff. &nbsp;This tiny space keeps me from buying stuff that I don’t need.

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  @Gail-ux2ly · 2 months ago

  I am a 68 year old widow. &nbsp;I live in a retired ambulance and I love it. &nbsp;The cabinets and exterior storage is amazing. &nbsp;I can change my scenery or my neighbors at will. &nbsp;I get to see the &nbsp;most beautiful places this country has to offer! &nbsp;My house is tiny, but I have the biggest back yard you can imagine.

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  @amyd1549 · 2 months ago

  Lived in mine 2 months. <br>I was not influenced by trends.<br>It is a good, solid, cheaper way to live.

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• CA

  @carrieshort5056 · 2 months ago

  I&apos;m 64 &amp; just bought tiny home. Been here 6 months, and it&apos;s awesome! Sold 4 bed/2 bath in-ground pool for less stress!!

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• AL

  @alexandrajones4991 · 2 months ago

  I love what you did with your property.

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• WA

  @WanderingCactus · 2 months ago

  For me, I&apos;m thinking of it, I lost my husband last year, and currently I&apos;m only using the kitchen, bathroom and master bedroom in this house, once we&apos;ve cleared out the clutter in the house, I won&apos;t need that much more space to live in, so might as well go tiny.

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• DA

  @dasanyonepayattention · 2 months ago

  Very good honest upfront, realistic video on this lifestyle. You always explain things clearly. That garden of yours looks awesome!

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• CH

  @chad78boy · 1 month ago

  Absolutely enjoyed this video for the honesty and practically of all the information provided. Main reason for me making the decision to exactly what you did is because it is my best option at the moment. If you would like to hear more let me know. Thanks again for making this video!!

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• EU

  @euphaire3199 · 2 months ago

  You are one of my biggest inspiration in living life PawPaw. Thank you

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  @darlenechaney6989 · 1 month ago

  I&apos;m 71yrs old and my 34yr old daughter lives with me in a RV. I drove an 18 wheeler for years and that was our home, a tiny home would be just perfect. 🎉

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