byAlma Abell
Some Custom Cabins in Houston TX are actually park model recreational vehicles, a small version of the standard mobile home. To qualify as a park model, they can be no more than 400 sq. ft., although many come with porches that effectively extend the living space. Many people buy these structures after they retire and downsize, or, conversely, when they are just starting out in young adulthood and cannot afford to buy a bigger home. The little houses are common sights in RV parks, where people use them as weekend, vacation or seasonal properties.
People are finding other uses for these Custom Cabins in Houston TX as well, especially if they live in a more rural part of the region that has less restrictive zoning regulations. If they own a double lot or at least a small amount of acreage, they might have a park model on their property in addition to the family home. Structures from a company such as Platinum Park Homes make superb guest houses. This is especially advantageous for property owners who have frequent guests but like giving those individuals their own private space. Floor plans can be downloaded from the website Platinumcottages.com.
Another use for a park model when people have enough land is to have a home office separate from the main house. Many self-employed persons and small business owners find it difficult to work effectively at home, as there are so many distractions. Renting office space can be cost-prohibitive. Just leaving the house and walking to the park model RV creates a psychological shift so the person now knows he or she is supposed to be working. Before setting up a tiny house for this purpose, it’s important to learn whether neighborhood zoning restricts certain types of businesses, even if this is a rural area. Zoning in these areas usually only prohibits businesses that will generate traffic. Home-owners also can have a park model trailer delivered to use as a crafting area or art studio when someone in the family is serious about this hobby. A person who does an extensive amount of quilting, crocheting or painting, for instance, will appreciate having this type of space.