How much does it cost to build a DIY tiny house, getaway cabin, she shed or micro Mojo Dojo Casa House? The plans I bought to build a small "off-grid" A-frame say it can be done for $2000. This video puts that claim to the test.
I'll break down what I spent on basic construction materials, including lumber, hardware (nails, screws, joist hangers, etc.), windows, doors, and general supplies (paint, stain, etc.). You'll learn bout some of the optional upgrades that added to the total project spend too, including off-grid power (solar panels, charge controller, battery, etc.), insulation, and a wood stove. Budgeting for interior finishing and decor is also covered.
After that I share valuable money saving tips, including where to find the best deals, and the two-word secret that cut my costs in half.
Best of all, you'll meet my lovely wife Alice (she's a lot tougher than she looks), as well as my favorite (and only) mother-in-law, Rosa.
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VIDEO CONTENTS
00:00 - Introduction
00:46 - Origin Story
02:10 - Background & Process
02:38 - Cost Breakdown
06:04 - Timeline
07:36 - Money Saving Tips
11:45 - Was It Worth It?
13:04 - A Bargain at Twice the Price
14:12 - Meet Neil's Mother-In-Law
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1. Learn what inspired me to build a tiny cabin in my backyard
2. Why I did not need a building permit
3. Why it took me 3+ years to get this far
4. How much it all cost and what I did to save money
5. The power tools, hand tools, and other equipment I found to be indispensable.
6. The solar electric system I am installing.
7. The steps I too to minimize the chances of a fire.
8. How I keep rodents out, including those pesky field mice.
9. How it is designed to be disassembled and moved to a remote location in the future.
10. How I finish the interior and build custom furniture to make the most of the small space.
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