Many people in the United States are interested in or have purchased small dwellings. Purchasing a little house is a good idea. It will not only cost less, but it will also be lot easier to create and maintain. Tiny dwellings consume less power, take less time to clean, generate less waste, and are more ecologically friendly.
The Brinks, a Kentucky-based family, chose to buy a little house for themselves. The family comprises of the parents Keli and Ryan, as well as the children. Keli reports that her husband, Ryan, opted to buy just one cabin for all four of them. She demanded, however, that they each have their own privacy. So, instead of purchasing just one cabin, Ryan chooses to purchase six!
The family opted to buy acreage near London, Kentucky, in 2015. They chose to acquire land in Kentucky since the state had few housing restrictions. The acreage they bought was significantly cheaper than in Tennessee. The family paid $57,000 for a 21-acre plot of property and turned it into their little village of small dwellings.
The Brinks have considered every aspect and item they would require and placed them in a sustainable village of six dwellings. Each family member has their own home (aside from Keli and Ryan who share a house). The family chose to split the houses as follows:
PARENT’S HOUSE
This is the house where Ryan and Keli dwell. It measures 280 square feet.
Lennox (18-year-old girl) and Brodey (18-year-old boy) are their two children (16-year-old boy).
After living in a 2,200 square foot house in Michigan, the family decided to relocate and change their lifestyle.
This is the village’s largest house, and it cost $9,000 to build.
It has a living room, a kitchen, and a bathroom.
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A ladder next to the refrigerator leads to the couple’s lofted bedroom.
BRODEY’S HOUSE
It’s rare for a 16-year-old to possess his own home. Brodey, on the other hand, is an exception.
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Brodey’s home is a timber hut of 160 square feet. It features a front porch.
Brodey has a sofa, TV, and a dresser on the main level of this residence. He may sleep in the loft space on top of the home, which contains a king-size bed.
According to Lennox, she and her brother picked “whatever model we wanted.”
LENNOX’S HOUSE
Lennox chose to make her house look like a barn. Instead of a barn door, they installed a conventional door.
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Lennox adds that going outside to use the restroom is not an issue for her and her brother. If it’s chilly or rainy, all they have to do is put on a coat. It’s not far from their homes, so it doesn’t bother them.
HOUSE WITH A POOL
This is where the family normally gathers and plays board games. It’s one large room, 180 square feet in size.
BRINK’S LIFESTYLE
Brink’s lifestyle emphasizes sustainability and living close to nature. The family saves a lot of money on utilities by living in these modest dwellings. They are paying $200 less in utilities than they were in Michigan.
Keli and her husband both have numerous jobs, and they occasionally utilize their Office House to work from home.
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PROS AND CONS OF THE TINY HOUSE VILLAGE
There are several advantages to living in such a location. For starters, this style of life allows the family to save money. They consume less power since there is no reason to heat or cool one house if it is not in use. They may save money on groceries by growing their own food in the garden.
Aside from the financial rewards, it also promotes the family’s health. Being outside assists children to absorb more vitamin D on a daily basis. Furthermore, spending more time outside naturally makes a person happy and improves their general health. It also assists the environment because all of the food is composted and less energy is required. The carbon impact is decreased, and if desired, a household may install a solar panel to provide electricity or hot water.
The disadvantages of this way of life include a lack of interior space. Furthermore, the legality of locating or building these tiny dwellings might be questioned in many regions.
If you ever decide to have relatives or friends over, they won’t feel as at ease as they would in a larger home. This is especially true if the weather outside is poor, as it is during the winter months. Because you live in nature, you can anticipate pests and rodents to invade your home and yard. Many people don’t mind it, but some do, including Lennox.