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What are 3 negative features of a tiny house?

"It's more expensive than an RV because it's built like a house, not like a tin can. Most of them aren't aerodynamic," she said. "You're also going to need a huge truck to tow a tiny house because they're so heavy."

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Jenna Kausal has lived and traveled in her 160-square-foot tiny house since 2013, long before the tiny house movement really took off. has lived and traveled in her 160-square-foot tiny house since 2013, long before the tiny house movement really took off. During those years, Kausal has come to terms with a few downsides to tiny house living. has come to terms with a few downsides to tiny house living. The lack of space does not allow for creature comforts and prevents her from having overnight guests. Traveling with her tiny house is costly, and the home can easily be damaged.

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Top editors give you the stories you want — delivered right to your inbox each weekday. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app Email address By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy Before there was the popular TV series "Tiny House Nation" or the trending hashtag "#tinyhousemovement," Jenna Kausal decided to move into a 160-square-foot home. She started building her tiny house wither her now-ex boyfriend in 2013 for $30,000. For the next year, she traveled over the country with her tiny house before eventually settling down in a tiny house village in 2016, and she watched the movement began to grow around her. Now, her tiny house is permanently parked in Clinton, Washington, and she lives in it part-time. As one of the most experienced tiny house owners in the country, Kausal knows first hand the realities many new owners will face. "Every day isn't perfect," she told Insider. "There are definitely some downsides. It's not all a bed of roses." Despite the downsides, Kausal said she can't imagine living any other lifestyle, especially because "no lifestyle is perfect." Here are here the top 10 problems she has to deal with while living and traveling in a tiny house.

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Front Yard and Entryway Keep your lawn mowed and well-maintained. ... Plant some bright, colorful flowers. Replace a grungy, old welcome mat with a clean, new one. Give the front door a fresh coat of paint. Replace old, faded house numbers with new ones. Clean out your gutters and pressure wash your home's siding.

Personal items like family photos and knickknacks are distracting and need to be put away before your open house. Just think of it as getting a head start on your packing. Don't forget to clean out and organize closets and storage space. Buyers will look there too, and messy, overflowing closets give the impression that your home doesn't have enough storage space. Removing seasonal items -- like winter coats and holiday decorations if you're selling in the spring -- is a good place to start. You can also pack up and donate items you have in duplicate and clothes and toys your kids have grown out of.

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