As someone who has lived in 188 square feet, those tiny house TV shows really grind my gears. Let’s all be honest here, yes, living in a tiny house can greatly improve your life. But it’s not all sunshine and rainbows like those TV shows make it out to be. So today I’m spilling the beans and revealing five things no one tells you about living in a tiny house.

1. A tiny house won’t solve all your problems.

It seems that many tiny house TV shows make it out to seem that a tiny house is a magical pill to solve all your problems. And while living in a tiny house may help with your finances, may help you travel more and may help you achieve your goals, it won’t solve all your problems for you. You still have to work to achieve your goals.

2. Living in a tiny house may be illegal.

Although a lot of people skirt the legality of tiny houses, it may be a concern for you. In some extreme cases, you may have to pack up and move because, depending on your area, it may be illegal to live in a house on wheels or in a tiny space. Full disclosure: I am no lawyer and you’ll want to check your county and city requirements to decide if the risks are worth the rewards.

3. You’ll probably hear all the noises and smell all the smells.

Hey, we’re getting real here. It’s a small space. If those things make you uncomfortable, try playing some music, turning on a fan or lighting a candle. But honestly, it’s better to just be comfortable with the bodily functions of your housemate.

4. Your house will get messy really quickly.

When I first started my tiny house journey I thought keeping my house clean was going to be a breeze. But I didn’t anticipate that just having one thing out of place in a small space will make the entire space look messy. Also, if you track dirt in, you’ll have dirt all over the house. Luckily in a tiny house clean up goes much quicker than in a standard-sized home.

5. It can feel isolating.

Sometimes I felt brave to be living differently than all my friends. And other times it felt very isolating. Back then, I was the only person I knew living in a tiny home. There wasn’t a huge community of tiny housers and it was anything but normal. Luckily now things are changing. 

Speaking of changes, now there are a ton of tiny housers out who want to share their resources. And one of those resources is Tiny House Forum. Tiny House Forum is an online community dedicated to furthering the tiny house movement by creating a platform for individuals, companies and organizations who want to learn new information, share existing knowledge and connect with one another through meaningful and stimulating discussions.

If you register to be a part of the Tiny House Forum site, you’ll receive a free, downloadable ebook titled, “7 Benefits of Tiny House Living.”

I truly wish these resources had been available to me when I started my tiny house journey. 
– Melanie

This post was sponsored by Tiny House Forum, but all thoughts and opinions are my own.