So I basically live on the computer. I have a desktop and a laptop, and I work in front of a computer all day long. I am a child of the digital age. I also LOVE data, and spreadsheets, and trends and formulas and digital organization.
All of which has led to me taking every extra moment in the last couple weeks poking around online and making a giant spreadsheet of what every component of the house will cost. (I also have another tab in that spreadsheet that's an inventory of what I own and will be keeping, what I'll need to purchase, and what I'm replacing. Like I said, nerd)
This is hardly a complete list at this point. It doesn't include the tools I'll need, though I hope to borrow some from friends and have some already. It doesn't include the hardware to put the components together. It also--aside from a few items--is the full price of each of these things new from the store. I intend to shop around, and I already know craigslist can deliver quite a lot of this for quite a bit less.
But it gives me a good place to start, and a very rough initial savings goal. It also is exciting, knowing that I could--technically--get my trailer right now and get started. I'm going to wait until I have a place to build and a lot more of the components, but seeing it all laid out...it makes all seem real.
Looks like you are well on your way.
ReplyDeleteA couple of things people tend to forget are adding a contingency fund to the budget of 20%, even when being conservative with pricing. Something always goes sideways on building projects.
I usually plan 10-20% additional materials, especially if it is a process I'm not really familiar with and nearly double what I need in fasteners and consumables. I also plan for a 20% cash fund for when tools break or get stolen, materials go missing or get damaged, and the general something I forgot to figure in.
Any plans for a location for your Tiny home?
I love lists and they are the prefect start for any project or life change.
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