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Tired of renting, this Auckland couple pooled their resources and built themselves a tiny house from scratch - with a lot of help from friends, family, strangers and Youtube. This video first screened in October, 2020.
Tiny houses have continued to grow in popularity through 2020, and some of the most impressive projects have been the DIY homes.
It helps that most of the houses are in the countryside, with a big landscape and a big sky. And it’s that return to nature that is thrilling the owners as much as the compact space where they live.
In
Stuff interviews, not one person spoke of feeling restricted. On the contrary, the owners are all highly organised and love the intimacy. They do acknowledge that a large deck that functions as another room is essential, with outdoor living a priority.