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13-Year-Old Boy Built His Very Own Tiny House & Only Spent $1,500!

Thirteen year olds usually keep their minds pre-occupied with modern gadgets like cell phones and game consoles, aside from school, of course.  It’s different with 13-year old Luke Thill from Iowa through, who was least interested in playing video games or staying glued to his smartphone during his summer break.  Home construction, kitchen remodeling, windows replacement, and carpeting – these are things that adults usually work on.  But with Luke, these are what fascinated him, which was probably why, at such a young age, he built his own tiny home.  Find out more about the actual motivation behind this project, and the positive effects it had on other young individuals like Luke.

Meet the 13-year old home builder

Luke Thill is from Dubuque, Iowa; he is 13 years old and is currently in the 8th grade at school.  He is one creative lad, well obviously, since he built a tiny home at such a young age.  Building or finding a home is usually something first time home buyers think of, who are strictly adults.  So, kudos to Luke for achieving a great feat – give him a call after several more years, he may already be one of the best contractors in the country by that time.

He was motivated by watching YouTube

Watching YouTube is a normal thing to do for 13-year olds, and Luke was doing just that when he came across videos about tiny homes.  He became fixated on the idea of how easy it is to build a tiny home, so he made it his goal to build one himself.  With the right flooring, framing, and roofing, Luke knew he could succeed with his project.

He got the support of his parents

The biggest concerns of most parents are their children’s activities outside of school, but Luke’s parents consider themselves lucky that their son’s favorite hobby is a healthy one and could have a positive impact on his future.  When Luke told his parents about his project, they gave him their full support.  It’s not usual for a young kid to be a good handyman, and Luke’s parents are lucky in this matter.

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