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I turned a dumpster into a 25-square-foot tiny home in London for $4,800. My toilet is outside, but I love living here.

Harrison MarshallApr 19, 2023, 00:11 IST

Dumpsters are called "skips" in the UK, so I named my tiny home Skip House.Harrison Marshall

I live in a converted dumpster to save money and make a statement on the cost of living in London.
The interior is surprisingly cozy, but I have no toilet or shower.

When I moved back to London last year, I decided to build my own tiny home to avoid high rent prices.

I was able to get a skip, or dumpster, and a plot of land.Harrison Marshall

The entrance is up a short ladder and through a hatch.

I use a ladder to get into the house.Harrison Marshall

I designed the walls to follow the angle of the skip, so I could add volume to the space.

The walls jut out at an angle to maximize the space.Harrison Marshall

I created a vaulted roof that would provide enough height for a raised mezzanine bed.

I have plenty of space over my bed.Harrison Marshall

I decided to keep the toilet and shower separate from the house.

I don't have a toilet inside my house.Harrison Marshall

I filled the walls with artwork by friends and family.

I wanted the skip to really feel like a home.Harrison Marshall

I'm very grateful for my current living situation — inconveniences and all.

I've loved living in the Skip House for the last couple of months.Harrison Marshall

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