Woman Living in a 10' x 11' Shed Converted into a Budget Tiny House

Always open to new adventures, Heather has travelled the world, she has lived full-time in a van, and now she's in a tiny she-shed where she's dedicating herself to building community, dancing as much as possible, and being creative in her work and with her art. Join us on a tour of her unique and beautiful DIY tiny house. The shed is 10'x11', it's built on a concrete pad, it's fully insulated, it cost $5,000 CAD to build, and it's more spacious than you think.

You can follow Heather's thoughtful, inspiring, and hilarious adventures here:

The shed has a sleeping loft, which is stacked on top of a closet loft, which is stacked on top of a cozy couch nook. Yes, it's a little tight but she managed to fit 3 levels in the shed so that she'd have space for everything she needed. There's also a wood stove for heat, a spacious kitchen with a surprising amount of storage, a home office with a view, and even a composting toilet.

For electricity she is hooked up to an extension cord, and for water she carries in her drinking water, and she has access to the main house for washing dishes and showering.

After 3 years on the road with her husband, they decided to part ways earlier this year and this shed is a haven where she can heal and grow. And while stability is nice, someone as adventurous as Heather still needs to hit the road once in awhile. She is in the process of converting another van, and she also manages the Van Life Ontario group to welcome and host people in the van life community. If you're living, travelling, or passing through Ontario in a van, you should definitely tap into this lovely group of folks!

Van Life Ontario on Facebook:

Thanks for watching!

Mat & Danielle

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Music & Song Credits:
All music in this video was composed, performed, and recorded by Mat of Exploring Alternatives.

Editing Credits:
Mat and Danielle of Exploring Alternatives

Filming Credits:
Mat of Exploring Alternatives

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[ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks for watching! You can follow Heather's adventures here:

And join the Van Life Ontario Facebook group here:

[Curiousever]

When you’ve been to hell and back... (divorce or other) a small space that is YOURS means everything. You go girl!!

[marckessler]

What most resonates is her sincerity of speech and her gentle willingness to survive in peace. If you're surrounded by what you love (be it a magnet collection or even a view), you are home.

[Stefanie]

She really pulled it off! She turned that tiny shed into a home. It looks great, very inviting. Congrats, Heather!

[russelllee]

If I could have a do over in life I would chose this instead of being stressed out about chasing the American "dream". Going into debt up to your eyeballs and working crazy hours just trying to keep up with the neighbors isn't what happiness is all about, wish I could have figured this out about 40 year's ago.

[markmeador]

I love your pioneer spirit. When I was 63 I was layed off in the middle of a depression in my area. My wife is handicapped and we had spent almost all of our savings in 2010 paying her medical bills, I was layed off in 2015. Our house was foreclosed on. Instead of building a tiny house I found an old RV. It was furnished and had appliances and heat and a/c. Cost: $3000. We are now living on my Social Security. We found 1/2 acre to park the trailer The owner basically gave me the land if I would help feed his livestock and watch his place. We are 100 miles from the closest large city. My wife and I don’t need much, we usually put a little money back each month from our SS. I wish I had done this 30 years ago.

[Countdown-ctiv]

It's not crazy, it's a beautiful life in a tiny space connected to the outside where you have your own peace of mind, and that alone is priceless. Sleeptime must be so comforting there.

[megg.]

She’s very happy in the small space, that’s what matters the most.

[km]

There's nothing like having your own place...small or not. I love it!

[VisitorEarth]

I really like your place, Heather! Now that I'm a divorced empty nester, I looked around and bought a fixer-upper 1 bedroom duplex for only $1500.00 here in Wichita, Kansas, with a nice fenced yard and great neighbors! It took about 2 weeks of sweat equity, and a few tears, to get my little nest livable. It still needs more work done, but nothing major, but since my medical problems are increasing, I can't do a whole lot....BUT IT'S MINE AND I DON'T HAVE ANY RENT OR MORTGAGE PAYMENTS! And in case anyone thinks I meant to put 15 thousand instead of 15 hundred, I didn't! Believe me, buying a home for only $1500 and not having to worry about moving again or noisy neighbors, I can easily and gladly put up with wood floors and a few other cosmetic issues! I feel so very blessed to have found my little nest!

[shellyodonnell]

Congratulations Heather on a lovely tiny home and becoming independent.

[laurataylor]

Amazed at how creative and resourceful people are when they have to be. She seems so happy and it makes me happy for her! Thanks for sharing.

[Dee-ihyf]

Kudos to you! Living within your means. So many people could learn from you.

[wendylingYT]

Love how cozy and secret the bedroom loft is! One wouldn't know it exists!

[Jennifer]

Who wouldn't want to have horse friends to visit nearby? I'd love it! What a cozy and comfy home she has created. I'd live here in a heartbeat.

[robinburkey]

I'm so proud for you! It's very empowering to have a place of your own with no mortgage, no insurance, no problem!, we live in a shed too. It's a little bigger. 16 x 22. We even built a rocket stove mass heater that gives us 2 seats! It warms the attached greenhouse as well. We love it and are inspired by your example.

[livelifegalaxy]

I love this simple carefree living. You're an inspiration to many, Heather!

[JaidaAnn]

I love everything about this. It just seems like the natural way to live vs these big houses with big bills. Life is a gift and this allows you to enjoy it!

[bethacosta]

The home becomes homey when you have a pet inside. I love seeing a cat in your home. 😻😻😻

[kelliwright]

Heather I love how you put your special touches in your tiny space. You have utilized every nook an cranny with all your creative ideas..I hope to see more of your channel..