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I received some great emails from friends after posting about portable, small homes early this week, so I dug deep and found a few more examples of tiny homes that you can buy fully constructed—or buy the plans and build it yourself.  These cribs are really small, but there’s no reason for someone living alone or a couple that really gets along in a confined space shouldn’t consider one for their very own.

Pre-fab and Post-fabulous

The owner, Greg, is willing to sell his turn-key housette, a 140-square foot structure that gained small fame on many television broadcasts. Greg learned a lot about living small while occupying the house, leading to the publication of his Put Your Life On a Diet: Lessons Learned from Living in 140 Square Feet.

Jay’s Fencl

My last blog mentioned Jay Shafer of the Tumbleweed Tiny House Company, and now you can buy his Fencl plans to build your own home.  It features a sleeping loft (7½’ x 6 ½’), a kitchen (6′ x 4′), and main room (7½’ x 6 ½’).  You can purchase a completed Fencl for $47,000.

Mulfinger’s  Tiny House

Mark Mulfinger built his mom a tiny house after her home and possessions were cruelly claimed by Hurricane Katrina. He ordered plans from Tiny House and built it with the help of some trusted friends.

Fully Fir-niched

Derek is selling his Sebastopol, CA, tiny home. He used Douglas fir to create his floors, and recycled cedar for the windows, trim, siding, and door.  Seriously sustainable, the house uses recycled old-growth redwood fencing for its paneling. Bravo, Derek!

I’m Not  Shedding You

If you don’t need a full, tiny house, why not consider a multi-purpose, fully finished miniature shed?  Starting at $32,500, the Metroshed (or Metrocabin) comes ready to assemble and finish. It’s a livable 16′ x 20′ multi-use structure that doubles as a cabin, studio, or getaway cabana. It takes two people three days to put it all together.  Count me in!