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Several of Jason’s clients have already ex-
pressedan interest inhis trailer, andhe is con-
sideringasidecareer incommissioningcustom
tinyhomes.Whenallwassaidanddone, Jason
spentnearly$40k inbuildingmaterials,andes-
timates he could sell the home for approxi-
mately $70-75k. Dependingon the needs of
thebuyer,andsizeof thehome, Jasonexplains
he could eliminate or add features aswell as
sourcemore cost effective buildingmaterials,
whichwouldaffect theoverall cost.
The ideology behind tiny house livingbegins
with thebelief thatbighouses,aside frombeing
wasteful and environmentally toxic, are
debtors’prisons.Homeownerswork inorder to
afford their homes, and thenbecome stressed
due to thecost of living. Tinyhomesaredecid-
edly lavish because they allow owners to
spend their hard earnedmoney on activities
and travel. The inhabitantofa tinyhouse,while
living small-scale indoors, has a larger exis-
tenceoutside,andperhapsahealthieroutlook,
not tomentionahealthierbottom line.
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The ideology behind tiny house living beginswith the belief that big houses,
aside from beingwasteful and environmentally toxic,
are debtors’ prisons.
Source Guide...
Kitchen –McKee Kitchens Inc. Duntroon
Aluminum Trailer – Ken Ferguson Enterprises
Building Materials – Bill Brown Woodworking
Electrical – Robertson Electric
Plumbing design & install – BonMech Inc.
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