ACROSS the country, Americans are ordering tiny home kits to upgrade their backyard storage.
Lowe's is selling a tiny home that could be transformed into an alternative property space with some hard work and creativity.
1
- Heartland Estate Wood Storage Shed, $4,410 from Lowe's - buy here
It comes from the Heartland brand and measures 12-feet-by-16-feet.
Shoppers can order it for $4,410 with free pickup, or they can have it shipped right to their homes.
The kit has pre-cut materials, so customers won't need to worry about sawing pieces during assembly.
Read more on tiny homes
It has a 10-year limited warranty to ensure customer satisfaction.
RAVING RATINGS
The Heartland Estate Wood Storage Shed includes a built-in floor, storage loft, and durable framing for the interior.
It's built to last, and the storage loft can double as a studio if proper decorations are added.
The kit boasts 4.4 out of five stars, and one customer called it an "excellent" product that's "roomy with [a] tall ceiling."
Most read in Money
The inside is large enough to store bulky lawn equipment, bicycles, or gardening tools.
And the shed's wood siding protects against water damage or termite decay.
The tiny home's exterior includes a fixed gable window, and extra wide doors spanning 64 inches.
Tiny HomesThe door has a lockable T-shaped handle to keep your items secure, plus decorative hinges for a sleek appearance.
A barn roof design adds extra overhead space to optimize storage needs.
There's even a cupola with a weathervane resting on top of the roof.
Just note shingles and paint are sold separately from the kit, so customers will need to pick those items up themselves.
- Heartland Estate Wood Storage Shed, $4,410 from Lowe's - buy here
TINY TOURS
Lowe's isn't the only big box retailer that sells sturdy sheds to help with storage needs.
More tiny homes are available from Amazon, Walmart, and Wayfair, so shoppers can compare prices to see what fits their needs best.
But these sturdy sheds aren't just helping homeowners in need of more storage space.
Where to buy a tiny home
THE tiny home phenomenon found new heights as an alternative living solution for consumers concerned with ballooning homebuying costs and sustainability concerns.
*If you click on a link in this boxout, we may earn affiliate revenue.
You can buy 'tiny homes' online in a few places, including:
You can also check out our full tiny home guides here:
Tiny home communities have been a growing trend across the country in an effort to combat the housing crisis.
One multi-story community is being built in Binghamton, New York, to provide 10,000 veterans with free housing.
Homes come in two size options: 831 square feet and 965 square feet.
The project emphasizes sustainable living with a community garden, and construction is slated to finish by 2025.
Read More on The US Sun
Meanwhile, a 13-year-old boy from Iowa built his own tiny home for less than$1,500.
And it only took 15 days for this woman to build her "dream" tiny home.
