EP 05: Inside the World of Tiny Home Construction with Rebecca Borough
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What you’ll learn in this episode:
What interested Rebecca about tiny living.
How her upbringing influenced her way of life.
What to consider if you’re thinking about a tiny home versus a van conversion.
The most sentimental project that Rebecca has worked on.
How financing for a tiny house works.
Why tiny living is not for everyone.
In this episode, Rebecca Borough, the Chief Marketing Officer at Tiny Topanga, joins the show to share her experience and expertise in helping people transition to tiny living. After traveling the world and realizing the minimal necessities for a happy and healthy life, Rebecca made the decision to embrace the concept of tiny homes due to the soaring costs associated with purchasing a conventional house. She offers valuable insights on how she and her partner guide customers who are torn between a tiny home and a van conversion. Rebecca explains that while a van is designed for constant movement and travel, a tiny house is better suited for stationary living on a plot of land for extended periods, typically ranging from 6 to 12 months.
Rebecca sheds light on the financing options available for tiny houses, acknowledging that it may not always be an easy process but that it is absolutely possible. She highlights that it's crucial to understand that tiny living isn't for everyone. However, for those who dream of a tiny house, Rebecca encourages them to pursue their aspirations, assuring them that although it's not a small undertaking, it is entirely achievable.
Quotes from the episode
“A van is meant to be on the road. It’s meant to be moving, it is meant for traveling. A tiny house is moveable but it is not really meant to be on the road. It is a home that you want to be in for 6-12 months on a plot of land.” - Rebecca Borough
“I think about tiny living as upgrading your life. You’re limiting your stuff but you’re creating more space for what you really love to do.” - Rebecca Borough
“It isn’t about limiting things and getting rid of all of the luxuries in life. I think it’s about learning who you are and who your family is and knowing what you want to get out of life and putting that into a small little box.” - Rebecca Borough
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