13-Year-Old Built An Amazing Tiny House For $1,500

Luke Thiull, 13-year-old is our new amazing tiny house hero Dubuque, Iowa. While most middle schoolers are preoccupied with gadgets and games, Luke, hailing from Iowa, stands out as a unique school-going child with an extraordinary passion for construction. But this smart, savvy 8th-grader built his very own tiny house in his parents’ backyard! For just $1,500 he’s living the dream of homeownership at a young age.

In Luke's own words, "I liked the minimalism, and I wanted to have a house without a huge mortgage." His YouTube channel is filled with short videos documenting his project, attracting curiosity and admiration from viewers interested in his motivation and journey. While Luke received support from his parents in both building and financial aspects, his dad, Greg, emphasized the importance of Luke taking responsibility for most expenses. Greg sees this project as an opportunity for his son to engage in something beyond video games and sports, imparting valuable life lessons.