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9 of the biggest mistakes people make when moving into tiny houses, according to a tiny-home resort owner

Monica HumphriesJan 21, 2022, 18:23 IST

Kenyon Waugh steps inside one of the 22 tiny homes at his resort WeeCasa.Monica Humphries/Insider

  • Kenyon Waugh is the CEO and a partial owner of WeeCasa Tiny House Resort in Lyons, Colorado.
  • He's toured dozens of houses, worked with builders, and spoken to many people who live tiny.
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In Lyons, Colorado, there's a tiny-house resort with 22 homes ranging from whimsical Hobbit-esque spaces to modern abodes.

A row of tiny homes at WeeCasa Tiny House Resort.Monica Humphries/Insider

WeeCasa's resort owner is an expert on tiny homes. He shared the most common mistakes people make when deciding to live in and build a tiny house.

Kenyon Waugh, the CEO of WeeCasa Tiny House Resorts.Monica Humphries/Insider
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You should always stay in a tiny house before you live in one, Waugh said.

A person enters a tiny house.Monica Humphries/Insider

Don't rush planning the layout of your tiny house.

The same space that's your dining table at night might be your desk during the workday.Monica Humphries/Insider
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Make sure you consider your long-term future in a tiny house.

A tiny house in upstate New York will have different needs than one in Florida.Monica Humphries/Insider

You don't need to immediately add built-ins or permanent structures to the tiny house.

Kenyon Waugh recommends living in your tiny house before adding built-ins like this slide-out table.Monica Humphries/Insider
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Don't forget to consider how you'll use your outdoor space.

How you maximize outdoor space is a key to successfully living tiny, Kenyon Waugh told Insider.Monica Humphries/Insider

Don't expect to make money if you sell your tiny house.

The exterior of a tiny house at Think Big! A Tiny House Resort.Monica Humphries/Insider
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Waugh said people often don't realize how hard it is to find a place to legally park your tiny home.

Tiny houses at WeeCasa Tiny House Resort.Monica Humphries/Insider

You might not realize just how many belongings you have.

Storage cubbies underneath the staircase in the tiny house.Monica Humphries/Insider
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Living in a tiny house is a big change that doesn't stop once you've moved in.

A couple in their tiny house.Tony Anderson/Getty Images

For many, the tiny-home dream is worth it.

A row of tiny homes at WeeCasa Tiny House Resort.Monica Humphries/Insider
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