A video showing a brand new tiny home being wheeled into the woods has gone viral on TikTok.
The clip posted by Bresha Jeanae (@breshajeanae) has amassed 22.3 million views since it was first shared on April 3. In the video, the poster documents the moment her tiny house was delivered and set up in a scenic forest setting. sheds made into tiny homes
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"They're one minute away with the house," the woman says in the clip, as the footage shows a truck pulling the small house across a dirt road surrounded by trees. A voice in the clip adds, "Oh my gosh, she is so cute."
Tiny homes are growing in popularity as a minimalist and sustainable living solution. They offer a simpler lifestyle with lower costs and reduced environmental impact.
SHES SO CUTEEEEE!!! Sorry guys for the late update ! I was so busy with the house , work, and everyond coming over !! #tiny #tinyhousetour #tinyhouse #tinyhousebuild #rvparklife #rv
A 2018 survey by the National Association of Home Builders found that more than half of Americans (53 percent) would consider living in a home that is 600 square feet or smaller.
In a March 2021 report by the NAHB, 67 percent of home buyers in the U.S. said the COVID-19 pandemic did not change their preference for home size. However, 12 percent were reported to now prefer a smaller home following the pandemic, while 21 percent said they now want larger homes.
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This interest in tiny homes highlights a shift towards more sustainable living choices among U.S. residents. According to a 2020 report by the NAHB, "the percentage of dedicated green single family home builders has steadily grown from 18 percent in 2014 to 21 percent in 2019."
The caption on the viral post reads: "SHE'S SO CUTEEEEE!!!"
"My tiny house is here...we're talking right now on where the house should be at...so all of this is going to be my driveway," the poster says in the video, pointing to a muddy patch of land.
She further describes the setup process: "We're gonna start the house right here...they're literally bringing a Bobcat [an equipment company] machine and use a remote control to drive the house in over here..."
According to other videos shared by the poster, the tiny home spans 399 square feet and features large floor-to-ceiling windows, which allow ample natural light to fill the space. The home includes a living room, an open-plan kitchen and a sleeping area upstairs.
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The house cost $92,000 "with sales tax, delivery, land clearing, hooking up septic, electrical, plumbing, all appliances and more," the poster said in a later comment.
TikTok users adored the tiny home featured in the viral video.
User Nami said, "That's a big tiny house!"
TikToker Leigha Renee agreed, saying, "It's big. It's basically an apt." The original poster replied "Literally!!! And cheaper."
"That's not a tiny house that is bigger than my house," said @iliannacandy.
Asad Mayo commented: "that tiny house make my house looks Extra tiny."
"Congrats on your new tiny home!!! And that's a beautiful property, too," user Meliss wrote.
Newsweek reached out to the original poster for comment via TikTok and email. This video has not been independently verified.
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