{"id":192,"date":"2018-11-19T12:35:38","date_gmt":"2018-11-19T12:35:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tonsberg.modeltheme.com\/?page_id=192"},"modified":"2026-08-02T12:56:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T12:56:26","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/notsotinyliving.com\/?page_id=192","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Who are we?<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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It\u2019s difficult to describe oneself. The phrase \u201cepitome of contradiction\u201d comes to mind as a pretty good explanation, or polymath \/ jack-of-all-trades really (and master of none). I have skills\/experience\/training in: radio electronics, auto electrical, teaching, mechanics, panel beating, building, painting, plumbing, 240v electrical, web development, app developer, photoshop expert, computer & IT systems\/repair; the list goes on.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m basically \u201ceveryone\u2019s dad who knows how to do anything with their hands\u201d.<\/p>\n

My partner on the other hand is easy to describe: Addicted to computer games and \u2018snort out your nose\u2019 funny. A welcome relaxation and distraction from my mind that can never stop and relax.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”slideInUp”]<\/p>\n

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How did this become our life ?<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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Well, it came as a planned decision that was a few months in the making. For the previous 6 years, we both were living and working in China. When the pandemic hit, we started to look seriously about returning to our home country and moving onto another stage in life. I have previously purchased, renovated and sold property as well as built several motorhomes in the past. So, building a Tiny House just seemed like a logical combination of skills and experience to use.<\/p>\n

Tiny Houses have become quite popular in New Zealand. Although I\u2019ll admit that a lot of people are taking advantage of this and building them to sell at exorbitant prices. I see them for sale between $80,000NZD and $120,000NZD. Which is an eyewatering price when you realize the cost to build even with labor. Let me tell you, if you are paying this amount for a Tiny House, you are losing the entire point of a Tiny House. They are about living smaller, cheaper; and more sustainable.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”slideInUp”]<\/p>\n

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What does the future hold?<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”slideInUp”]Who knows. Its nice to have long term plans but I always find short term plans are far more achievable. Live your life in 2\u20134-year blocks. We live quite fluidly. New Zealand, China, Thailand, Australia, Cambodia, Eastern Europe, who knows where we will end up in a few years. I figured a Tiny House is a great option to build, live in, store if we head overseas for extended periods; and always have it here to come back to. One of the biggest hurdles with moving countries or traveling for long periods is the setup costs of returning. Buying a car, furniture, homewares. It adds up and eats into your savings. Having a Tiny House stored really eliminates this.<\/p>\n

We are thinking seriously about buying land. I\u2019ve always had dreams of building my own house from scratch. I sit in my spare time designing and sketching them. But I\u2019m really not sure we need it. We could really get away with building several tiny houses to make a beautiful off-grid property. Some examples I have found and absolutely love are these:[\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”3210,3177,3111″ img_size=”medium” onclick=”” css_animation=”slideInUp” css=”” title=”Beautiful Tiny House Design”][vc_column_text css_animation=”slideInUp” css=””]<\/p>\n

You can find a lot of amazing designs curtesy of this blog: <\/p>\n

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The particular design I linked to I love because it blends inside and out. Tiny house are inherently, tiny. Utilizing outside space is a great way to make it not feel that way. They build different rooms connected by walkways. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Are you building your own Tiny House?<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Contact us. I love to help with this stuff and give solutions\/explanations\/advice. I\u2019m what you consider an \u201cactive relaxer\u201d. Meaning I cannot just sit on a sofa and watch TV. I\u2019d go crazy. Many people contact me asking how to install things, or best ways to do something when building a Tiny House or Motorhome. It keeps me busy.<\/p>\n

If you are in New Zealand (specifically the South Island \u2013 Christchurch) and want to come and explore the house, you are more than welcome too.<\/p>\n

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