Four Days Left – $70 Off Workshop Sale

$70 Off Sale On Tiny House Workshop

The sale on tiny house workshops ends in four days.

October 31st is the last day you’ll be able to take advantage of the huge savings.

I thought I’d send out a reminder about the big sale on three workshops because if you are anything like me, you may have seen the earlier post, set it aside with the intention of registering before the deadline, and then got busy and forgot.

Or maybe you missed the information I sent out a few days ago.

Either way, here is the information again. There are three locations – Asheville, NC, Houston, TX, and Sonoma, CA. Click on each of the links below for all the information and to find out how to register.

Asheville, NC

Houston, TX

Sonoma, CA

These workshops are offered by Tumbleweed and they usually only offer these sales twice a year.

They often book up quickly so you may want to hurry over and register.

http://affordablehousingdesigns.com/the-latest/specials/four-days-left-70-off-workshop-sale/ Joanne

Choose A Tiny House Workshop Sale

Three Workshop Sales For Tiny Houses

Tumbleweed currently has a sale for three of their tiny house workshops. The sale starts today and ends at the end of this month.

When you register before October 31, 2015, you’ll get $70 off the regular price.

Each workshop is two-days and is held over a weekend.

Below are the three locations and the dates.

Click on the image to see more about the location workshop and to register for the workshop of your choice.

Asheville, NC

Houston, TX

Sonoma, CA

If you have been dreaming of downsizing to simplify your life, you’ve probably been thinking about building a tiny house to live in.

If you’re like most people, you aren’t sure how or where to start.

A workshop is your answer.

Tumbleweed is one of the oldest tiny house companies in existence today. They have a lot of knowledge and experience to pass on to you. When you attend one of their two-day workshops, you’ll learn everything you’ll need to design and build your very own very small house.

You’ll not only get all the information you will need, but you’ll also get to meet and talk to people who have been through the process of building their house.

In addition, you’ll meet other like-minded people that you will become friends with. Friends that will help each other, and to bounce ideas off of.

Tumbleweed company doesn’t offer these types of discounts very often. Most of their workshops book up quickly even at the regular price.

These are short sales opportunities. They are only available from now until the end of October 2015. I suspect they’ll book up fast at this price discount.

If this is what you want, you’ll need to hurry over and book a place in one of the selected workshops (in North Carolina, Texas, or California) and save yourself $70.

http://affordablehousingdesigns.com/the-latest/specials/choose-a-tiny-house-workshop-sale/ Joanne

Tiny Houses Issue #34

Issue #34

The best magazine about tiny houses has just been published.

This is issue #34.

Click Here To Get The Latest Magazine Issue

There are 74 pages full of great pictures and articles.

As you can tell from the image, this one is a Special Halloween Issue.

There is an iPad and Android version available for immediate download. All you have to do is make the payment and then you’ll receive the magazine issue within a few minutes.

Happy Reading and Happy Halloween!

http://affordablehousingdesigns.com/the-latest/tiny-houses-issue-34/ Joanne

The Growth Of Tiny Houses

The Small House Market

It has been interesting over the past few years to see how many new tiny house companies have popped up throughout North America and beyond.

It’s interesting to see how small house designs have evolved from very simple to elaborate and luxurious.

The price range has also jumped. Although you can still get a very simple house for a decent price, there is the option to get a house the same size but with small scale luxuries.

As expected, the cost for a luxurious house is more than the expense of a simple one, but in comparison it is much less than you would pay for the same thing in a larger house.

It’s Your Choice

It’s all a matter of what you want and what you need. It’s a decision you have to make.

Do you want to live simply? Do you want or need a few luxuries? Or is your preference to live with all the luxuries on a smaller scale?

There is nothing wrong with either way. You have to do what makes you happy.

You need to live in a manner that you are most comfortable with. If that means you don’t want to give up some luxuries, that is okay.

No matter what you decide, you’ll save time and money.

I love a simple life, but I also like some luxuries. I have a combination of simple with a few luxuries.

My house is much smaller than what I used to live in. After living in a recreational vehicle and traveling for almost four years, I realized there were a few things I missed.

Here are a few things I can’t do without:

A little more storage than what you get in the typical simple tiny house is a must. There are some hobbies that I will never give up. They are my creative outlet and a big part of my relaxation. I downscaled my hobbies when I moved into a small space, but I do need the room to keep supplies.

Another must is a larger kitchen. I need the counter space to work without having to juggle food and dishes around when making a meal. And there are a few cooking items I can’t live without.

I’m a little claustrophobic. The low ceiling got to me after awhile. I need a little more head-room. And I like/need lots of natural light; this means I want/need lots of windows or big windows.

A small living room and bedroom are not a problem. As long as I have a comfortable chair to sit in and a cozy bed to sleep in, I’m good.

A small bathroom is okay. It’s not a room where I spend a lot of time.

I don’t need a deck. An outdoor mat, a small table, and comfortable outdoor chairs do fine.

Downsizing

There is no reason you would have to give up everything.

You will need to dig deep and decide what is most important to you. You’ll need to decide what you can and can’t live without.

Some decisions will be more challenging than others, but it is worth all the difficulties once you’ve made all the decisions.

Whichever type of tiny house you choose, it has to be what you will be happy with for a long time. You can build a very simple house for a minimal cost, or you can create an elaborate place. Even if what you choose is not so simple, it won’t cost you anywhere near what it would for a large house with the same luxuries.

Building a tiny house is a win-win no matter what way you choose to go.

http://affordablehousingdesigns.com/the-latest/the-growth-of-tiny-houses/ Joanne

Tiny House TV Shows

TV Shows Featuring Tiny Houses

This season there are TV shows that feature tiny houses. In my area, these shows are airing on Sunday evenings. They’ve quickly become shows that I look forward to watching.

There are two that are regulars.

Tiny House Hunters

This show is about people that have made the decision to either downsize or they are first-time home buyers. The reason for the decision varies from person to person.

The show follows them through looking at three tiny pre-built houses that are for sale and ready to move into.

We learn about the people, their likes and dislikes, and about various housing styles.

The size usually ranges from less than 100 square feet to 500 square feet.

The goal of the half-hour show is for the buyer to choose one of the three houses shown to them by their real estate agent.

The show end with a quick view of the house after they have moved in and settled.

I love seeing the different types of tiny houses, the designs, the layout, and the decor. There are some unique storage solutions.

At first I thought that the real estate agents did not understand what they buyers want but then I realized that for the sake of entertainment, they are showing us a variety of styles and designs.

Some of the buyers have the intention of moving their house as needed; others intend to keep their house in one location.

http://www.hgtv.com/shows/tiny-house-hunters

Tiny House Big Living

This show features couples that want to downsize to tiny living. The couples meet with a builder, make a decision on the home they want, the design, the layout, and the features.

We follow along while the builder builds the house – from start to finish.

We learn a little about the couple. Why they are choosing this change in lifestyle, and what they want and what they need.

When the house is built and delivered, we get to see the location they’ve chosen to locate their new house.

Most times we’ll get a view of what they’ve done with the house a few weeks or months after they’ve moved in.

It’s interesting to hear why these couples have made this decision, what they prefer, and where they choose to live. The most common theme seems to be affordability, improving their finances, and to have the ability to spend more time with family.

http://www.hgtv.com/shows/tiny-house-big-living

Tiny House Builders

I haven’t seen any of these episodes yet, but I am looking forward to seeing them when they air in my area.

From the HGTV website: This show is about builder Derek Diedricksen. He creates tiny masterpiece houses using salvaged materials.

His designs are located in beautiful (and sometimes treacherous) locations.

The intent is to build the structures while making the most of the surroundings.

Unique versus traditional is always interesting.

http://www.hgtv.com/shows/tiny-house-builders

The shows are interesting because we learn about the people they feature, many different styles of houses, and the various reasons people are choosing to downsize or make their first house tiny. They pack a lot of information in these half-hour shows.

It is wonderful to see this movement gaining recognition. I have always thought that this is an excellent solution for anyone that wants a better life and lifestyle, less stress, better finances, and help to ease the drain on our environment.

They are doing an incredible job on these shows. We get to see many variations of very small houses. We get many new ideas for our homes.
And best of all, they are spreading the word about a great lifestyle.

• Have you seen any of the shows yet?
• What do you think about them?

Please place your comment on our Affordable Housing Facebook page. We’d love to hear what you think about the shows too.

http://affordablehousingdesigns.com/the-latest/tiny-house-tv-shows/ Joanne