{"product_id":"2940153098937","title":"How to Build a Tiny Portable House: With Plans and Instructions","description":"\u003cp\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter One: Introduction to Tiny Houses\u003cbr\u003eChapter Two: Building Codes and Zoning Requirements\u003cbr\u003eChapter Three: Buying and Registering a Trailer\u003cbr\u003eChapter Four: Tools and Materials required\u003cbr\u003eChapter Five: Foundation\u003cbr\u003eChapter Six: Flooring\u003cbr\u003eChapter Seven: Walls\u003cbr\u003eChapter Eight: Roofs\u003cbr\u003eChapter Nine: Doors and Windows\u003cbr\u003eChapter Ten: A note on Wiring and Plumbing\u003cbr\u003eChapter Eleven: Tips\u003cbr\u003ePointers for decluttering your wardrobe:\u003cbr\u003ePlans\u003cbr\u003eResource Guide\u003cbr\u003ePublisher\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction to Tiny Houses\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tiny House Movement\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tiny house movement is gaining momentum and popularity for it cost effectiveness and simplicity. People who support this movement are happy to live in a downsized home -- their tiny house is a lifestyle that they adopt\/adapt and are happy in doing so. While one might argue the disadvantages of living in a tiny space, the financial freedom that it brings along cannot be disregarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe average size of a house in the United States of America was 1,500 square feet in the 1950's; now, when the family sizes are shrinking, the average house size is 2,400 square feet. The lavish spaces in a 2,400 square feet house lies dormant for most part of the year. One such classic example is the living room, which serves it purpose for a couple of hours during the Christmas season... rest of the time its existence is hardly noticed or acknowledged; ditto for the multiple bathrooms, the huge dining room, bedrooms, and garage parking. The cost one pays for a huge home that is hardly used is hefty -- a mortgage that stretches almost until the end of one's retirement. Add to this the maintenance cost and the carbon footprint of a huge house!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mendon Cottage Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076144480496,"sku":"2940153098937","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940153098937_p0.jpg?v=1764049381","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940153098937","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}