Tiny houses have become a new trend. After being laid off or getting their wages cut, many people are simply not able to pay their mortgages anymore. There are also people who choose to avoid or give up larger homes and mortgages in favor of simpler and of course, cheaper lifestyles. Not surprisingly, tiny houses can have a huge impact on a person’s finances.
Jay Shafer is a social activist who contributes to the improvement of the world of architecture, housing, art, esthetics, and low-impact community living through his Tumbleweed Tiny House Company. Jay draws inspiration from his experiences and extensive knowledge related to music, video, photography, art, politics, public speaking, teaching, religion, history, architecture, and literature. His impact on society is both multifaceted and multidimensional.
Jay built his first tiny house for himself in the early 90’s. He has been living small ever since. He built his tiny house company in the mid-90’s because a lot of people have expressed genuine interest in his small house. He realized there are other people who wanted to live simpler, smaller, and cheaper – the Tumbleweed way.
Customers can buy house plans from the Tumbleweed Tiny House Company and build the houses themselves. They can also buy a ready-made house and have it delivered. Many of these houses are mobile homes with integrated wheels. Jay’s tiny houses have a designer feel – interior wood paneling, Jay and his company have set a new benchmark on small house living.
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