Andrew and Gabriella Morrison finally had it with the stress
of day-to-day life.
They felt life slipping away from them as they spent their
time worrying about paying the never-ending bills each month.
Everyone can relate, but what are you really able to do
about it?
The Morrison’s had a way out.
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They decided to go against everything conventional and build
their own mortgage-free tiny house, which they now fondly call "hOMe".
Then, they even set up the website Build A Tiny House to
help others do the same.
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The Morrison’s said good-bye to their hefty mortgage and
opted to downsize to a tiny house on wheels.
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The small house includes all of the amenities found in a
modern day home, including electricity and plumbing, but was only $33,000 total
to construct. It’s not like the house on wheels is some hillbilly trailer. On
the contrary, it’s incredibly cute!
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It is made of light colored wood and has a darling red front
door. There are windows of varies sizes dotting all sides of the cabin,
granting those inside 24/7 views of scenic Oregon. Living in a cottage nestled
up against the trees, natural light just pours in, offering gorgeous sights with
every changing season.
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Still, achieving a life with no mortgage and lower monthly
bills took a lot of careful planning, in which the couple poured over every
last detail. Including their daughter, fourteen year old Terra.
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Teenagers don’t necessary like to live unconventionally,
although Terra has few complaints. Her parents gave her something all teens dream
about: her very own miniature cottage separate from the main tiny house.
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Even surrounded by such beauty the couple didn’t want to
sacrifice their own comfort and convenience. So they found a way to make every
last centimeter of space functional, such as building cabinets throughout,
narrow and nearly flush with the walls, so that everything has a designated
spot.
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On the first floor of the cabin there is a full-size kitchen
with every necessary appliance, along with an eating area, love seat, bathroom
and office. To the left of the front door is a wooden ladder leading up to one
of the secondary lofts, which is used as a lounge area, music room and guest sleeping
quarters.
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Although, without any curtains, walls, or a door if you want
privacy you might want to visit different friends!
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On the other side of the Morrison’s hOMe is a set of
built-in stairs leading up to the other loft where the couple’s bedroom is
located.
The only real visible downside is that they have to crawl
out of their bedroom to reach the landing where the stairs begin. If Andrew or
Gabriella has to use the bathroom in the middle of the night they have to get
out of bed, crawl onto the floor, and then walk down stairs with no railing.
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Still, this puts little to no real stress on your body,
while drowning in bills and debt can stress you out to no end. Seems like a
pretty minimal problem for such an easy, carefree way of life.
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A fact the couple readily agrees upon, in fact now that they
live in their tiny hoMe, they can’t imagine ever going back to their old way of
life.
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They feel happier than ever, proof of this can be seen in
photos of the couple kissing in front of their tiny home, obvious smiles on
both of their faces.
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They say they spend a lot more time having fun together now
that they don’t have a mortgage, debt, or ultra high bills to bite their nails
about.
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The couple is currently working to spread their message
around by offering a free e-course on how you can build your own tiny hOMe and
live life to the fullest—mortgage free!
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Downsizing to a smaller home, especially a tiny house, saves
money and lets people focus on more important things in life. Having extra
bills and responsibilities can be overwhelming. With a tiny house like hOMe,
everything is just a little bit simpler. Watch a video about their awesome
house here:
Image Credits : tinyhousebuild.com Video Via Gabriella Morrison
Source Credits earthporm.com
