Dorothy was looking for ways to conserve money after her husband died when she came upon an economical housing alternative on YouTube: tiny homes. Dorothy grew up in Germany, close the French border. She was about 20 when she met her late husband, who was stationed in Germany for the Air Force. “Social Security was insufficient, and I did not want to work part-time. “I deserved to retire, so I planned to live solely on my Social Security income,” Dorothy explained.
Dorothy found the idea of living with like-minded people appealing. Moving from Nashville, her home of almost 26 years, to this little house hamlet felt perfect. “I had already made up my mind while watching the movies before I arrived. “I thought, ‘My God, this is a readymade community; there are like-minded people like me, this is perfect,'” she explained.Incredible Tiny Homes and Incredible Tiny Properties assisted her in getting a tiny house designed specifically for her.
Furthermore, she only had to pay $200 per month for the property it stands on, which is well within her budget. Water and sewer costs $25 per month, a fixed fee that everyone else pays.Electricity rates vary, but during the recent summer, her air conditioner ran constantly at 70°F, and she never paid more than $70.The Charleston, a model home for her inexpensive housing concept, is 10 feet wide and 30 feet long.
The trailer is 8 feet wide and 30 feet long, but one foot was extended to each side to make it 10 feet wide. It includes dormers, which Dorothy converted into a living room instead of a bedroom loft. The low-maintenance vinyl siding is composed of finely pressed wood and has a 30- to 35-year warranty.Furthermore, the roof is composed of metal and has a 30-year warranty, but it usually lasts considerably longer.
“The idea was little to no maintenance, and I got exactly that with this home,” she added. Living close people in the tiny house village has its advantages, with instant pals only a stone’s throw away. Dorothy affectionately christened her modest house “Shamrock.” “I have no issues hosting friends, as there’s always enough space for everyone,” she went on to say.