Money-Saving Tips

Everyday strategies to stretch your dollars while building your dream tiny life.

DIY Over Buy: Cut Costs Without Cutting Corners

Why pay full price when you can create beautiful, functional features yourself?

• Build it yourself: Try open shelving, pallet furniture, or compact fold-away tables.

• Repurpose materials: Old doors become desks, dresser drawers become wall shelves.

• Free finds: Search Craigslist “Free” section, Facebook Marketplace, or local Buy Nothing groups.

Pro Tip: Use salvaged wood and materials from renovation or demolition sites. Just be sure to ask permission and check for safety (e.g., lead paint).

Living tiny isn’t just about square footage—it’s about mindset. Whether you’re saving for land, building a DIY home, or simply trying to reduce your monthly spending, these tips are designed to help you do more with less. Every dollar saved can go toward freedom, stability, or even joy.

Off-Grid & Utility Hacks

Save monthly with smarter energy setups:

• Solar panel starter kits can reduce or eliminate electricity bills over time.

• Compost toilets = less plumbing, fewer bills, more freedom.

• Use propane or induction cooktops instead of full-size ranges.

Even if you’re not fully off-grid, small steps (like switching to LED lights and energy monitors) can save up to 20% on energy bills.