A MAN has revealed how he ditched his parent’s house to live in a car instead.
Michael Hickey, from the US, took to social media to reveal he was spreading his wings to make his own way in life.
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The 24-year-old revealed he had moved out of his mum’s basement as he was ‘too old’ to be doing that anymore and decided to live in his tiny car.
While living in the tiny car, he also took on a job as delivery man, meaning he works, lives and sleeps in the tiny space.
He used a large sleeping bag to keep himself warm and had a fan to cool him down.
Taking to TikTok he said: “I’m living in my car trying to save $60,000 in six months.
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“It’s day 143 and so far I’ve saved $57,300, (£45,000).
After waking up in his car and taking off his window covers it was time to start work.
“After I take my window covers down and get my car driveable, it’s straight to doing deliveries,” he explained.
He first went to do an Instacart delivery and he also works for DoorDash and Uber Eats.
Michael revealed he was spending his day constantly working, as well as earning money through social media, so that he could buy himself a tiny home.
He also revealed he planned to buy his mum a new car once he got his tiny home.
“I’ve decided for my next money-saving challenge, I’m going to buy my mum a car by DoorDashing every day and living in my car,” he added.
“Once I’m done with the tiny home build it’s right back to the grind.”
The clip posted to his TikTok account @themichaelhickey has since gone viral with over 7 million views and people were quick to support him in his journey.
One person wrote: “Commenting so you can get paid!!”
The rise of tiny homes
By Jonathan Rolande
Property expert Jonathan Rolande told Fabulous: The reason we are seeing more creative ways of finding a home: super-high property prices and rents. Younger people are remaining in the family home later in life to avoid paying high prices and to save for a deposit. With increasingly busy lives, staying within a larger family group makes sense, chores such as gardening and housework can be shared.
Garages are rarely used for their intended purpose as cars are far more reliable and less prone to rust and so are perfectly happy outside. On the other hand, the amount of property space per person has been shrinking – converting a garage can make great sense.
Things to consider. (the boring stuff)
Usually easier than building from scratch but still a lot to do to turn a garage in to a habitable space.
You’ll need to check if you need planning (more likely to be required if the garage is detached).
Building Regulations stipulate many things to make homes safe and secure. Consider
Walls, are they cavity?
Roof height
Windows
How will you get plumbing, electrics and drainage connected
Insulation – it will be cold!
Fire safety
Damp proofing
Also consider if, by converting, you are adding or deducting value from the main home. Garages can add value in busy urban areas where parking is limited.
Another commented: “doordashing sucks so bad I can barely make it 3 hours a time, 12 hours is insane.”
“Commenting so you make money,” penned a third.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “Seriously, I showed this to my son. He’s 11, but we talk all the time about the importance of working for what you want. You are killing it!! I’m hanging on till I can see the tiny home!!”
“I’m so mad that I didn’t think to do this before I had a kid man. I coulda been making so much loot if I just got over my pride,” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “Can’t wait to see the tiny home!! I wish I had your will power to save.”
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