WITH some DIY creativity and extra materials, a shed from Amazon may be turned into the tiny home of your dreams.
Folks around the world have been turning to alternative housing spaces as the traditional home has become somewhat unaffordable.
- UDPATIO Metal Outdoor Storage Shed 8FT x 6FT, $429.99 from Amazon - buy here
Tiny homes have grown in popularity for the past few years as they come in many forms.
In fact, people have been making living spaces from unique items like shipping containers, old ambulance trucks, and others.
Retailers have caught on to the trend and decided to offer shed kits and tiny home kits that shoppers are using to customize as their own homes.
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Amazon is selling a shed kit for just $430 that customers may use as a base for their home.
The shed measures 8-ft. x 6-ft. and is made from alloy steel.
Just note that customers looking to buy one and create a home from it should check with their local and state regulations as it must meet specific requirements.
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The shed is made with waterproof materials and includes metal and alloy steel parts.
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While assembly is required, the parts are clearly labeled with various hardware included as well.
Plus, customers say that the advice given in the instruction booklet is helpful however, it is all in the form of pictures.
"The absence of written instructions hindered assembly," the user wrote.
Just note that to make this shed a livable space, you'll need to buy extra materials.
Customers have taken to the reviews to state the shed is easy to assemble with one commenting: "one person can assemble this."
Another wrote it was "good quality for the price."
- UDPATIO Metal Outdoor Storage Shed 8FT x 6FT, $429.99 from Amazon - buy here
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Other retailers like Lowe's and Home Depot have also gotten into the tiny home game.
The Home Depot is also selling a shed called the Sedona that measures 140 square feet and is priced at $11,000.
It comes pre-assembled with steel panels that are said to offer an easy installation process.
The shed is also termite- and shrink-proof for easy maintenance, per Home Depot.
The kit includes preliminary architectural plans, framing calculations from a professional engineer, and stamped engineering plans.
Lowe's customers can also purchase a shed for just $2,600 with seven-foot side walls.
When fully assembled, it measures 10x12 feet.
Those looking to purchase but needing help with assembly can purchase professional help by contacting Lowe's at 1-888-645-6937.
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Wayfair also sells a $436 tiny home kit that shoppers praise as ‘sturdy.’
Plus, shoppers say Amazon’s $165 tiny home kit is the ‘perfect size’ and ‘simple to build.’
Where to buy a tiny home
THE tiny home phenomenon found new heights as an alternative living solution for consumers concerned with ballooning homebuying costs and sustainability concerns.
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