Bernie Sanders
Related: About this forumCelebrate with me. Many of you know that I have been
living in other peoples homes for a long time and that I have dreamed about getting a tiny house. I am almost there.
My daughter and her husband have a small cabin on their acreage. It is a two room building that is presently being used as a shed. Was once used as a cabin in the 50s. It needs a lot of remodeling but it is a sturdy building.
They asked if I would like it - I jumped at the chance. Today I went to a staffing for my severely disabled daughter and when we drove up I saw an apartment size refrigerator setting in front of the garage. I soon found out that there was an apartment size electric range setting right next to it. The foster parents were giving them away. So I now have my basic appliances plus a microwave to come later.
I will be moving into my daughter's home so that we can use the rent I am paying now to do some of the remodeling on July 1.
I am so excited - finally after many years of living in other peoples homes I am going to have a home of my own.
Celebrate with me.
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,843 posts)It sounds lovely!
And you will be near your daughter, yet you will have your own space and privacy!
elleng
(131,457 posts)Have fun!
840high
(17,196 posts)good news~
Liberal Jesus Freak
(1,451 posts)So happy for you
rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)A vote for Clinton-Sachs will be a vote for more of this. I volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and we are helping people get into low cost, efficient homes.
jwirr
(39,215 posts)rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)done. The communities feel very connected with each other and most help their neighbors with construction. The homes have solar and heat in the floors with very low energy bills. All plants planted in this community have to bear fruit or vegetables.
jwirr
(39,215 posts)when Katrina happened. I have thought about asking for help but the home is on my daughter's property and that is a no-no. And I suspect they are not really into tiny houses.
rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)I don't know how small they go. I will have to ask. Portland, OR has an organization that builds very small homes with no bathrooms or kitchens. Community bathrooms and kitchens I believe.
jwirr
(39,215 posts)problem. But it is better than a lot of cities have. I live in a small community and almost no one even recognize the situation I am in because I have always had a roof over my head.
LiberalElite
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(21,210 posts)Gregorian
(23,867 posts)Now you can think about other things. Like life. What a relief that must be.
k8conant
(3,030 posts)That's great news!
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jillan
(39,451 posts)Hope this will be the beginning of a wonderful chapter in your life.
(One day we will need to chat in private. I'm a special parent too. )
cui bono
(19,926 posts).
emsimon33
(3,128 posts)ljm2002
(10,751 posts)It is wonderful when something can work out like that. Congratulations to you on your new digs!
Rhiannon12866
(207,016 posts)Being independent, but also near family, sounds ideal! Post pix when you're ready!
senz
(11,945 posts)I didn't realize you were living so tenuously and am glad you'll have something more permanent and secure now.
Have fun getting it ready, and I hope you'll be very happy!
Congratulations!
Melissa G
(10,170 posts)May Great Good Fortune fill you and your space and Many Blessings surround you!
restorefreedom
(12,655 posts)so exciting! remodels can be a pain but can also be fun...enjoy!
riderinthestorm
(23,272 posts)Reminded me of Sandy Cisneros' absolutely terrific book A House Of My Own.
http://www.npr.org/2015/10/06/446301433/sandra-cisneros-crosses-borders-and-boundaries-in-a-house-of-my-own
You'd love it!
Congratulations
azmom
(5,208 posts)historylovr
(1,557 posts)SamKnause
(13,114 posts)I'm excited for you!!! I've been homeless a few times and it really sucks. So happy for you and I hope you experience comfort, security and happiness forever after!
niyad
(114,007 posts)Dems to Win
(2,161 posts)Great news. Good luck with the remodeling!
mmonk
(52,589 posts)Fantastic Anarchist
(7,309 posts)Happy for you.
Ino
(3,366 posts)It sounds just wonderful! I'm very excited for you!
Hissyspit
(45,788 posts)Very important.
jwirr
(39,215 posts)going to use for one or two years until our EPA authorities get the new whole area sewer system in that has been planned for us. Then we like everyone around us will hook up to that system. It is going to cost a bit to hook up but it will be worth it. As for plumbing inside the house we are going to do that over into a modern system - one with a shower.
We are also going to do the wiring over with energy efficient fixtures. I have been given a apartment size refrigerator and cooking range and microwave so some of that is not so efficient. Fortunately the cabin is setting so that the back with no windows is facing north and the windows on the front. So I will have passive solar from the south.
It is a two room cabin right now without the bath. But I was born in a two room house and I will die in a two room house to I guess the space is just fine. At least this one has the modern conveniences.
Hissyspit
(45,788 posts)you had thought of everything!
Remodeling is an absolutely wonderful, exciting miserable experience. (See: "Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House."
jwirr
(39,215 posts)past a garage and envision it in my mind as a house. However, I can use all the advice I can get just in case I have forgotten something.
I want to thank everyone who has partied with me today for their wonderful thoughts and wishes.
When I get moved in with my daughter I will take some before pics and then once we get working on it some others.
I cannot wait to move in.
Pastiche423
(15,406 posts)You more than anyone else deserves your own home. I am so happy for you.