November 11th 2024.
Destiny and Brianna's journey into tiny home living hasn't been as inexpensive as they initially thought. The hashtag #tinyhomes has taken over TikTok with over 178.5K posts, making it a popular topic in internet culture. With the housing market becoming more and more unstable, younger generations are turning to alternative living arrangements in order to save money. This could mean anything from renovating an old canal boat to living in a vintage VW van.
One couple in particular, Destiny and Brianna DeJesus, have gone viral for their unique living situation. They call themselves "2 wives 1 pup in a Tiny Home" and have gained a following of 2,660 on their Instagram account @lezgo_tiny. They share their day-to-day experiences of living in a 399-square-foot home on wheels.
Destiny and Brianna first met in 2016 and after two years of dating, they moved into an apartment together in Texas. However, as their rent continued to increase from $740 to $1,400 over the course of four years, they began to consider other living options. They wanted the freedom to travel and didn't want to be tied down to one location by owning a traditional home. This led them to the idea of a tiny home.
Their tiny home on wheels cost them $90,000, but they took out a loan to cover the cost. With interest, they will end up paying close to $100,000. However, this initial cost does not include the expenses of renting land, utilities, and maintenance. They have already had to pay over $2,000 to move their home from Los Angeles to Portland and are expecting to pay over $8,000 for their next move to Texas.
Despite the unexpected costs, Destiny and Brianna are still happy with their decision to live in a tiny home. However, they are quick to point out that it's not always glamorous. Recently, they had to replace their shower door with a curtain after it randomly shattered. They shared a video of the mess and reminded their followers that tiny home living isn't always picture-perfect.
In another instance, their door was damaged by the rainy weather and they had to quickly find a replacement. They shared their experience on Instagram and mentioned that they had to purchase an awning to protect their door.
Despite the challenges, Destiny and Brianna are proud of their tiny home and encourage others to consider this lifestyle. They believe that there should be more diversity in the tiny home movement and are dedicated to sharing the realities of living in a small space. As they say, "It's been one of the most challenging things either one of us has done, but we wouldn't trade it for any other lifestyle." If you have a similar story to share, you can email them at email.
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