Would you choose to live in a Tiny House?

I mean this kind of tiny house, the ones with wheels, mobile or permanent. I see many videos about them and as years pass, they get better at making them seem cozy and lovely. Personally though, I could if I needed to but don't know if I want to....there's so much one has to consider:

Reduced space

Location

Money saved after the building/buying

Freedom to move it anywhere if mobile

Security

Comfort

Minimalistic lifestyle

Pets

Could you and would you live in one ? Pros and cons?

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cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

I might if I were by myself. Not only for the reasons you mention but much lower utilities, lower maintenance costs, less to clean, less to furnish as far as furniture, window treatments and decor. The cons would be Oklahomas weather could flip one over easier than a traditional home. Would definitely need a storm shelter and good size storage shed. And I read a story a few years ago about someone who came home to find an empty lot, they lived in a rural area and someone had towed their home away.

LilMissAnonyMOUSE · F

@cherokeepatti I see what you mean, yes. Economically, in the long run, it would be a great amount of savings, especially if one put in the initial cost for solar panels. Minimal cleaning,no clutter, less spending on windows, door and flooring( which are crazy expensive these days!)

A storm shelter would be a fantastic idea! Would the government consider it as part of the home though? Not sure if tiny homes need to meet a standard size for it to be non-taxable.Wow, how awful for the home owner ! Perhaps the towable ones could have the option of removing the wheels when not used, that could at least help dissuade thieves from stealing them.