XS-House
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The XS-House is the smallest house we offer. The “XS” stands for extra small and excessively efficient. It has two closets that flank the front door, a heater, and a sleeping loft above.
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Please send me info. about buying plans
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Jay Shafer reply on May 27, 2008 7:28 pm:
If you click on the plans tab at the top of any page you will find all of the information we have.
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This model looks like an outhouse. I like th eother models better.
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Steve with Tumbleweed reply on June 11, 2008 4:35 pm:
My favorite is the Weebee, but I like this one too.
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This house used to be around $7,000, and look at the price now, wow it would of been a great investment. Totally regret not getting it. As a college student I would love to live in one of these and it would be way cheaper.
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Steve with Tumbleweed reply on June 24, 2008 10:53 am:
The $7,000 was the cost of the materials and not the cost of the house. That was some time ago, and the material cost has almost doubled since then. It really goes to show how much inflation there really is.
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Arden Singletary reply on June 25, 2008 10:40 pm:
In my area, building costs are around $100.00 per square foot. I am VERY interested in building a tiny house. Is there any reason that your buildings would cost more than the average to build?
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Steve with Tumbleweed reply on June 26, 2008 10:17 am:
As the house becomes smaller, typically the cost per square foot increases (especially if you hire someone else to do it). That’s because empty space is very inexpensive to build. When the house is shrunk down, the cost of appliances are proportionally more, and the cost of the kitchen and bathroom are basically the same whether the house is 100 square feet or 1000 square feet. Additionally, if include electric hookups and sewer hookups to the cost, they are basically a flat fee irregardless of the house size.
Hank reply on July 14, 2008 11:12 am:
Well, it’s 2 grand just for the trailer and plans. And that’s if you get the trailer used.
does this model not have a stove top?
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Steve with Tumbleweed reply on June 27, 2008 1:53 am:
No it does not have a stove top. However, you can find a great electric burner/over at compactappliance.com that can easily be stored in a cabinet.
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I am just curious if hybrids of these houses could be sent with the plans. Perhaps the xs house with a front porch/desk over head included?
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Steve with Tumbleweed reply on July 5, 2008 8:57 pm:
We can and do make adjustments to plans for people. Adding the porch to the plans is something we can do pretty easily. We’ve added skylights to plans, and have had really tall people request higher ceilings. Those are all relatively easy adjustments/additions.
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You have a video tour of ur Epu home (on youtube) but no other home. Can you make video tours of all your houses such as this one?
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Steve with Tumbleweed reply on July 9, 2008 6:18 pm:
Thanks for the suggestion. We’ll do that in the future as we build more homes.
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Would it be possible to change the kitchen so that the sink only took up half of the area and you had some counterspace. Also to make the desk smaller to make room for a pantry just to the right of the kitchen?
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Are you planning on bringing one of your houses with you to NC when you have the workshop this fall?
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Steve with Tumbleweed reply on July 14, 2008 8:07 pm:
No, Jay will be flying to NC.
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I would love to live in the XS, but I have a small dog (18ib.). Has anyone ever done this? Do you think it would be possible?
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Steve with Tumbleweed reply on July 14, 2008 8:07 pm:
Possible, but never tried before. You’d be the first.
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But wait…. where do I park my Hummer??
Seriously, keep up the good work. If I didn’t have a wife & kids I’d do it.
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Does the XS have a shower and fridge?
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Ivan reply on August 12, 2008 7:48 am:
I’m also curious if the XS includes a shower and fridge. Also, can the sink be moved to the right (in front of the window) to free up counter space?
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Jay Shafer reply on August 20, 2008 1:24 am:
Yup, yup & yup.
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Wow - this would make a fantastic treehouse!
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Hey I was wondering something about the trailered models. What keeps someone from just ripping it off? Seems they could just hook up and drive off while you were away at work all day. These are so nice - I’m sure it would be a concern.
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