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I built a tiny house in my parents' backyard and lived rent-free for 5 years. It helped me save money to see the world — and taught me how to live simply.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mckean Matson, a 25-year-old tiny homeowner in College Station, Texas. It has been edited for length and clarity. In 2018, right before I ...
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Building a Backyard Tiny House Costs More Than You’d Think
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Tiny homes in Sacramento couple’s backyard help homeless families get back on their feet
Moore has sheltered 37 families since she built the homes almost ... up 10 more square feet of her backyard, she said, she probably could add another tiny house.
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A startup's solar-powered backyard tiny home can help power the main house — see inside its first 100 prefab ADUs starting at $279,000
To do so, his San Francisco-based startup Cosmic is now selling its first 100 tiny homes ... says its backyard homes can generate enough energy to supply some to the primary house.