A 13-Year-Old Built His Own Backyard Mini-Home, and the Inside Will Truly Surprise You

Much of the wood and fixtures came from recycled material—scraps from his grandma’s house, leftover supplies from family members, and reclaimed odds and ends from neighbors who believed in his project. An uncle’s friend donated a front door. A local electrician, impressed by Luke’s determination, installed the wiring in exchange for help cleaning out his garage.

Nearly 75 percent of the tiny house was made with reused materials, proving that determination can stretch a budget farther than most people expect.

Building a Space All His Own

The finished cottage measures just 89 square feet—10 feet long and 5½ feet wide—but Luke used every inch with care. The structure has full electricity, a sleeping loft, a small sitting area, and space to study or relax. Though it doesn’t have plumbing yet, Luke sees that as a future upgrade.

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