Small Houses on Wheels
Small houses on wheels (versus big houses on steroids) are becoming
more popular, with housing and land costs beginning to head upwards
again. They offer the buyer or builder the ultimate in freedom
of movement, since they are mounted on wheels and are always "ready
to roll".
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For people who wish to get away from the overwhelming quest of
obtaining too much "stuff", a small house gives you
about 120 to 200 square feet, so your life will have to become
simpler. In addition, the price tag is considerably smaller than
that of conventional homes, so you can pay them off sooner and
be free from homeowner debt.
Small houses mean spending less on consumer goods as well as
utilities, and having them on wheels means you can move them easily
to a location that suits you. If your job transfers you, or you
just want new surroundings, houses on wheels can accommodate you.
There is a movement afoot known as Tiny Houses, but many people
outside this group also are interested in leaving a smaller carbon
footprint. In addition, their small houses leave smaller actual
footprints in the soil.
Not Wanting Needs ...
If you live in a large house, with more bedrooms than you could
possibly need, you may look at your home and realize that you
are heating and cooling and lighting a lot more space than you
want. Building or buying a small house on wheels will make your
life simpler and allow you to be close to the people that matter
the most to you. You also won't be able to acquire lots of junk
if you live in a small house, unless you plan on leaving it outside.
Housecleaning is a boring and mundane task that most people hate.
Small houses allow you to spend so much less time and money on
cleaning and maintenance. If your children are grown and have
moved away you probably have a lot of room in a traditional home
that you don't need anymore.
Right in Your Wheel House ...
Small houses on wheels can be taken wherever you want them, but
most people choose their décor and exterior materials with
a specific area of the country in mind. Many want to have a house
that looks natural in the environment where they place it. Trailers
and RV's might be Okay for some people, but others want to wheel
about at will in tiny homes with small tire feet print.
Not that everything has to be simple just because a house is
small. You still have wall space for a good sized flatscreen TV,
if that is something you don't want to do without. You can also
include heated floors, vaulted ceilings and granite countertops,
if you want a more stylish small house.
Just because a house is small doesn't mean that its construction
is anything less than first-rate, either. The builders of small
houses on wheels build these tiny homes to last. Many times they
use screws rather than nails, and high-quality construction materials
are usually chosen.
Freedom Come ...
If you're worried about claustrophobia, have a lot of windows
included in your home, for gathering natural light that will make
it feel larger. Vaulted ceilings will also add a sense of spaciousness.
A fully-contained house on wheels gives you the freedom you've
never had as a homeowner before.
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