Twila, a retiree from The Woodlands, Texas, has adopted a unique and cost-effective retirement plan: she lives in a custom-made tiny house.
After retiring at the age of 62 and a half, she and her husband decided to move from their traditional 3-bedroom house to a tiny house in East Tennessee.
This decision was motivated by the desire to reduce the time and effort for home maintenance and to enjoy a simpler life.
Now, they are living their dream.
The couple discovered Incredible Tiny Homes on YouTube and began planning their new residence.
They designed their ideal home on paper, and after payment, they saw the structure take shape within four months.
Their 10×8 house, customized with special windows and lighting, cost about $56,000 USD.
It is located in one of the four Incredible Tiny Homes communities, known as ‚The Forest.‘
Living in ‚The Forest‘ community, they pay a moderate monthly rent of $225 for their land, which includes water and sewer services.
Additional expenses such as electricity and internet amount to about $125 per month.
This economical lifestyle allows them to live near the Smoky Mountains, a dream come true for Twila.
Their tiny house, a 10×8 Freedom style residence with a copper metal roof and siding, reflects their taste.
They chose flat wood siding and applied polyurethane for a glossy and protective finish to the wood.
The house features a custom 4×4 window in the living area and a mini-split air conditioner, cleverly placed to maximize space.
Twila and her husband also built a small cabin on their land for additional kitchen space and a freezer.
This extra space is essential for their passion for cooking and allows them to store fresh ingredients.
They also expanded a patio to accommodate chairs and a fire pit, along with a 6×6 storage shed that matches their house.
The couple’s outdoor space includes an outdoor kitchen with a barbecue, gas grill, and smoker, ideal for preparing Texan briskets.
Embracing the tiny house lifestyle, they enjoy spending time outdoors, connecting with nature and the basics of life.
Inside the tiny house, the living area serves simultaneously as an entertainment and work center.
A compact cube-shaped fireplace, suitable for small spaces, provides warmth and ambiance.
The kitchen, equipped with stovetops and an oven, is spacious enough for both to cook without getting in each other’s way.
Twila’s passion for cooking is reflected in her well-utilized kitchen.
The bathroom features a 36-inch shower, a regular toilet, and an instant water heater for immediate and unlimited hot water.
The house also includes stackable washer and dryer with a vented dryer for efficient drying.
The loft ladder is designed to be mobile to allow easy access to large appliances.
The loft is their bedroom, with enough space to comfortably stand.
While Twila would have liked to add a second skylight for more light and space, she is satisfied with her cozy sleeping space.
Living in a tiny house has simplified their lives, reducing maintenance and allowing them to fully enjoy each day.
Watch Twila’s little corner of paradise in the video here!
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