Home Depot selling 'epic' tiny house for $18k

Dec 16, 2023

HOME Depot has begun catering to those who want more space at home or want to start their tiny home journey.

More and more people are opting to convert tiny dwellings into their full-time homes as rent prices soar and sustainability becomes key.

While some people have converted buses, sheds, trailers, and camper vans into small homes, Home Depot is now selling its very own DIY tiny home.

Though this one does not come on wheels, it offers people the opportunity to purchase and live in their own home for a very affordable price.

For $18,535, Home Depot customers can buy a DIY home kit that comes with free delivery to most areas of the country.

If ordered today, the kit would arrive at its new home by July 7.

According to House Beautiful, it can be used as an epic she-shed or bachelor pad.

The Plus 1 Homes California Steel-frame Home Kit can be transformed into a tiny home, cabin, guest house, backyard rental, or home office.

At 240 square feet, the space is big enough to suit a range of needs and will definitely appeal to tiny home enthusiasts.

A suggested floor plan of the space shows that it can hold a double bed with a sitting room area featuring an L-shaped couch and a coffee table.

There is also room for a toilet with a sink and shower unit as well as an add-on porch area for additional seating.

According to Home Depot, it is architecturally designed to provide extra space outside of your home for personal use.

The retailer added: This framing kit is designed for easy assembly on your own concrete slab.

"This kit includes ONLY the steel structure and the necessary components to assemble them.

"The Home Depot offers most finishings you'll need to complete your personal space such as doors, windows, electrical, plumbing, and finishes."

Customers also have the option to enquire about modifications such as changing the position of a window or door and this may not come at any extra cost.

The steel frame is durable and high-quality using G90 galvanized USA steel that comes with a 50-year warranty.

The Home Depot reassures customers that the assembly is easy with the pre-assembled steel panels, from, walls, ceiling & the roof, including simple instructions, making it easy to construct, quick and efficient.

Steel frame buildings carry a number of benefits including no issues with termites, mold, rodents, or bugs.

The metal frame also makes the building fire-resistant, corrosion-resistant, and recyclable.

"All our steel frame kits are engineered to withstand harsh climates, including cyclones and hurricanes," according to Plus One Home Kits.

However, those hoping to live permanently in the small structure will have to be careful with local laws and construction requirements.

If owners do not consider this, they could very quickly find themselves becoming one of the many tiny home horror stories.

A number of tiny homeowners who failed to adhere to local codes or were unaware of such laws found themselves evicted and homeless but with a home.

The U.S. Sun has previously covered the story of a student who built his own affordable tiny home but got an eviction notice.