I Turned A $18K Kit Into My Dream Home w/ Downstairs Bedroom

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Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TINYHOME30 and use code “TINYHOME30” at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Her Social Media Links: Her Home Kit - https://bit.ly/40EtxUK Check out our other social media platforms! linktr.ee/tinyhometours Join our newsletter for all things living tiny! https://bit.ly/THT-Newsletter Take our quiz to find what tiny is right for you - https://bit.ly/tinyhomequiz Interested In Being Featured On The Channel? : http://bit.ly/Tour-Application VIDEO DESCRIPTION: Renee spent years as a single mom chasing bills in a house that was too big for the life she actually lived. After her girls grew up, she asked herself one question: what do I actually need? She bought an Arch Cabin kit for $18,000, hired a contractor for the shell, and did a massive amount of interior work herself. Total cost: $111,000–$115,000. She lives on 5 acres in Texas with no water infrastructure — so she taught herself rainwater harvesting and runs her entire home off two 2,500-gallon tanks for under $10,000. A well would have cost $100,000. Three years in, she's never looked back. KITCHEN: Custom floor plan designed by Renee through late-night sketches. Full-size oven and fridge (non-negotiable). Upcycled bifold door from Habitat for Humanity. Cutting board countertops. Open shelving inspired by years living in Europe. Mother's handmade pottery on display. LIVING ROOM: Custom-built bookshelf. Hand-ripped trim boards on the staircase. Walk-in pantry built under the stairs. BATHROOM: DIY plumbing, countertop, and full-size bathtub install. Tile grouting hired out (she learned that one the hard way). Reclaimed redwood shelving. BEDROOM + LOFT: Queen bed, walk-in closet. Loft with 18 ft 4 in ceilings — granddaughter's favorite spot. Full staircase, not a ladder. RAINWATER HARVESTING: Two 2,500-gal tanks: $4,000 On-demand pump: $900 UV filtration: $300 Total setup: under $10,000 (vs $100K for a TX well) 5,000 gallons lasts ~5 months for one person Water delivery when needed: $600 COST BREAKDOWN: Arch Cabin kit: $18,000 Contractor: ~$79,000 DIY customization: remainder Total build: $111K–$115K Land: ~$120K (5 acres, Twin Caverns Ranch, TX) Monthly bills BEFORE: $4,200+ Monthly bills AFTER: $1,600 Monthly savings: $2,600+ "Just because you're going into a tiny home doesn't mean everything has to be compacted. It just means you have to think ahead on how you strategize your space." Filmed by - https://www.instagram.com/brian_bear_butler/ Edited by - https://www.instagram.com/filmbro_/ TINY HOME TOURS LINKS: Business Enquiries - [email protected] Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/c/TinyHomeTours Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Tinyhome.tours/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tinyhometours/ Newsletter : https://bit.ly/THT-Newsletter Podcast : http://bit.ly/THT-Podcast Apply for a tour : http://bit.ly/Tour-Application LIFE ON THE ROAD IN A SKOOLIE LINKS Life On The Road In A Skoolie Newsletter : http://bit.ly/OGSN-Signup Subscribe For Life On The Road Videos : http://bit.ly/OffGridSkoolieSubscribe