From Shed to Off-Grid Tiny House: Customization and Challenges

Blake and his wife, Alex are 23 year old newlyweds living off the grid, tiny house life in Northern Arizona. Their 400 square foot shed conversion is a testament to their creativity and resourcefulness. In this episode, Blake shares the story behind their unique home from customization details to navigating the fine line between shed and residential structure. Get ready to be inspired by their journey into tiny house living and learn all about what it takes to convert a shed to a tiny house on this episode with Blake Oelfke.

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In This Episode:

Customization Details and Challenges of Converting a Shed to a Tiny House
Foundations for Tiny Houses: Pouring a Solid Concrete Pad versus Concrete Piers
Blake Offkey's Off-Grid Life Journey: Moving to Northern Arizona and Planning to Build Something of Their Own
Living Minimally - From Closing Off Rooms to Living in a Tiny House
Installing a Septic System due to County Regulations
Unique Toilet Options and Water Reuse Considerations
Using Greywater and Reusing Water for Plants Outside
Renewable Energy Setup and Its Expansion Plans: Solar Panels, Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries, and Inverters
Off-Grid Water System: Water Storage Tank, Plumbing, and Water Pump
Convenience of Paying to Have Water Brought in vs. Hauling it Themselves

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