From the land of the Pennsylvania Dutch, the 84 Lumber is offering a quartet of pre-manufactured homes with a footprint of about 150 square feet, one of which is on tour and passed through my area last week.
The models are all designed to be used on top of a trailer, which is included with most of the build options. Because of this, you could potentially avoid some of the barriers that local ordinances sometimes provide when constructing a smaller dwelling unit, either as a stand-alone home or accessory structure.
Additionally, being mobile allows for a more itinerant way of life while still having a place to call your own.
They offer 3 packages with different levels of pricing:
1. Build your own: Trailer + Plans
This DIY package for Tiny Living by 84 Lumber includes the architectural blueprints for one of the tiny home models, a materials list, and a trailer built to meet the requirements of the selected house. All materials on the list and essentials to build a tiny home can be purchased at a local 84 Lumber.
2. Semi-DIY: Tiny Home Shell + Trailer + Plans
The Semi-DIY package includes a “shelled in” tiny house placed on a custom trailer, complete with windows, a door, and a shower. The package also comes equipped with the architectural blueprints and a materials list for DIYers to add their own exterior and interior finishing touches.
3. Move-in-ready: fully outfitted tiny home
A completed tiny house that is fully outfitted both inside and out. The home is built on a custom trailer and ready for move-in and immediate travel. These homes take eight to ten weeks for custom completion.
These homes from 84 Lumber are not the only option being offered for contemporary small living, but they are an example of a major player in the construction industry investing in the very old idea of thrift and self-reliance being a path to true home-ownership.
