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Natalie and Jordan Holland aimed to construct a dwelling for their four offspring without accumulating a financial burden.
A South Carolina couple purchased a $68,000 shed and converted it into their ideal residence.
They had yearned for a larger outdoor space where their sons could play.
The couple bought a 16-by-48-foot shed and a plot of land in South Carolina.
'We discovered that you can reside in a smaller home that's aesthetically pleasing and filled with items you adore without accumulating debt,' Natalie, a wedding hair stylist and food photographer,
To cut costs, they moved into the shed while still building. A major factor in their decision to use a shed as the base was its ability to be easily relocated.
We chose the shed because it can be easily moved," Natalie said to Realtor.com. "As long as it's no wider than 16 feet, it can be relocated.
The shed was equipped with four walls, built-in windows, and doors, along with a solid roof and flooring. Within, two lofts were situated above the kitchen and living room areas.
The Hollands took charge of the interior design and installation of walls, plumbing, and electricity, which they had no experience with, in order to save money and undertake the work themselves.
The Hollands had to determine the placement of the interior walls and install the plumbing and electricity.
One of their first modifications was eliminating the space above the kitchen, increasing the ceiling to its maximum height of 11.5 feet.
"The area feels much larger and more spacious," Natalie said.
They also constructed a staircase that leads to the elevated bedroom where their two eldest sons reside.
First, they chose to remove the loft above the kitchen, allowing them to raise the shed's ceiling to its maximum height of 11.5 feet.
"They spend a lot of time on the floor building with Legos, and since I'm not around that much, they get to leave them out,' she said of the boys' room.
The two younger boys share a room with their parents, which accommodates a crib, a king-size bed, a dresser, and a closet.
The adjacent bathroom to the bedroom features a toilet, a shower and bathtub combination, and a double vanity dresser.
It's the kitchen that Natalie considers her greatest accomplishment.
'She loves how spacious the area is. In other homes of this size, the kitchen is often an afterthought,' she said.
'But we were aware that everything revolves around the kitchen, so we knew we had to make it a priority.'
The living room has built-in cabinets, a chandelier, and a spacious dining table.
''Living in a home that you truly love is the ultimate dream for many Americans,' Natalie said of the project.
It may not be as challenging or costly as many people assume.
For his own benefit and that of his companion.
The total cost was $57,000, which comprised $7,000 for the retired vehicle and the remaining amount for the refit.
-and they are frequently lower than the cost of a pre-owned vehicle.
In October, the mobile home was available for purchase at a price of $19,000. It was a two-bedroom unit with a combined living area and kitchen, and included a bathroom with a toilet and shower. It also featured plumbing, electricity, and a water heater.
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