Comments on: Tumbleweed’s $99 House Plan

By: Josh H

Josh H — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 09:54:34 +0000

Hey whats up! I discovered this great idea of tiny houses couple days ago on Yahoos website and I became very interested. I am 24 yrs old and dont have a lot of extra cash struggling finding a stable job. I want to get out of my parents house REAL bad but can not afford an apartment so I figured when I saw this I could manage to build one myself with some help with my friends. I just have a few questions that maybe someone can answer for me. First, I live in WI so do you think its practical for me to live in a TINY HOUSE full time? Second, would I have to pay taxes if i build it on a traiiler and camp out in my parents yard or a buddies yard? Third, how much will it cost to build a house by myself and whats a practical size in sq. feet? Fourth, How do you hook up the electricity and plumbing for running water? Last, would I be able to use some sort of eco friendly source to provide me with energy? I really love the loft idea in these houses and i would either want a porch or a deck on my house to. So please if anyone can help me with my questions and if anyone has any ideas for a man living in WI. thanks and hope the holidays are joyful and healthy.

By: joe bonni

joe bonni — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 06:17:07 +0000

this is truly bad to the bone for sure………….. i think it will catch on very fast and now you might not be able to invite people over but now you can meet people somewhere and help boost the mom and pop busineses…………

By: David

David — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 03:56:25 +0000

Hi, I’ve been following this idea for a while. It’s brilliant. I missed you in Austin, and would have made the trip from Houston to attend this, it would give my wife and I the excuse for a camping trip up there anyway. Will you be coming back to Texas again? You should come to Houston! I’m keen on the idea, but put off by the building process, although I am a bit of a handy man, from a family of builders. I’d need to be convinced though I could handle the building work by myself. I have thought of putting such a thing in my mother-in-law’s back garden. I figure so long as it is on wheels and on private property the Houston Council will treat it like a trailer and won’t start annoying us for taxes etc., and would give us a place to stay when we visit her. It sure beats a Cassita!

By: Aundreax Millican

Aundreax Millican — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 23:08:40 +0000

Hello Jay!
I admire your talent your awesome! I saw you online on the yahoo home page today Saturday July 17, 2010.
Look forward to attending one of your workshops.
We reside in Sacramento,Ca so hopefully you’ll either come here in California someday real soon or we will have to come to the nearest state to attend your workshop.
Thanks a bunch for your time,
Sincerely,
Aundreax