A TINY home owner's budget for the project has nearly doubled after she realized the residence wasn't built correctly.
Misty Gilley spent $40,000 to buy the frame of her miniature domicile located in Orlando, Florida.
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But she quickly realized there were some grave issues with the 240 square foot home, Insider reported.
Misty ended up having to spend another $40,000 to fix the plumbing, electrical work, and flooring in the unit.
The Florida resident was also featured in a different Insider article about how tiny home owners store all their belongings.
Her home is quite tall, which means Misty has her possessions stacked up high.
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"Trying to figure out how to fit into that space is difficult," Misty said.
"It takes longer than you expect."
She often uses a ladder or step stool to grab items from up high.
Tiny homes apparently run in her blood, as Misty's mother DJ Gilley also lives in a miniature house.
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Hers is even smaller at just 220 square feet, which means efficient storage is even more of a concern.
That's why DJ has constructed a built-in wardrobe featuring a closet-like space where clothes can be hung with a few drawers below.
The mother also has a loft space above her bathroom which provides even more storage.
DJ was still trying to figure out the best way to use this space, which is why she was rearranging it on a regular basis.
Tiny homes can sometimes feel cluttered and claustrophobic, but DJ tried to eliminate this by using open shelves in her kitchen instead of traditional cabinets.
Her shelves are made out of an old cutting board, which fits in well with the room's culinary theme.
DJ uses the structure to hold her microwave and some assorted odds and ends.
It's located right above a built-in spice holder and a wall rack where the woman can store her strainers and ladles.
