Converting an old shed into a small home can be really nice, especially when the shed means a lot as an inheritance from grandparents.
It’s not just about fixing up a building; it’s about celebrating family history, a way to connect with the past while making something new.
Katy Krebs and her husband, Michael, decided to turn an old shed into a small home. It was special because it belonged to Michael’s grandparents.
The Krebs family had been renting for a while and wanted a place of their own, especially with the challenges of the coronavirus.
They found the solution on their property in Fayetteville, Texas, which had a small, old shed.
Katy, who stays home with their two daughters, thought it would be cool to turn the shed into a small home for them to live in temporarily while they fixed up the main house, which belonged to Michael’s grandparents.
The shed was built in the 1980s and needed a lot of work. It had peeling paint, no plumbing, and bad electrical wiring.
But Katy was excited about the idea because she loves small homes.
They didn’t have a lot of money, so they decided to do most of the work themselves.
They fixed up the walls, put in windows, and repaired the roof. They even used old materials they found on the property, like wood and a barn door, to save money. It was tough work, but they didn’t give up. They took down walls inside, added new windows for light and air, and painted everything.
They used old stuff they found, like a barn door for the front door and a beam from their pasture for the ceiling.
Making new walls to divide the space into rooms was hard, but they figured it out. They had to plan carefully to make sure everything fit.
They learned how to do a lot of it online and did it as a family.
To make it feel more like home, they built a porch where they could hang out outside. They worked on the project for nine months with help from friends and family.
Even though there were challenges because of the pandemic, they didn’t have too much trouble getting what they needed.
When it was done, their small home had three rooms with cozy furniture. Katy’s favorite part is the kitchen, which has a farmhouse style. The bathroom is small but has everything they need, and they made a hidden closet.
Katy shared their journey on TikTok, where they have a lot of followers. Some people criticized them for sleeping in a flexible way, but Katy says it’s only temporary.
Living in a small home has been great for the family. Their daughters love being outside with the animals.
Katy says if you want to build a small home, you should plan carefully and draw out detailed plans.
The family has been living in their small home for over two years now and they love it. It’s not just a home; it’s a connection to Michael’s grandparents and a place where they can make new memories.
