Deek Diedricksen Box Lady Micro Cabin: DIY Shelter for Under $200

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Derek “Deek” Diedricksen of Tiny Yellow House and RelaxShax built this micro cabin called the “Box Lady” using 35% salvaged materials for just $178. The design serves multiple purposes including emergency shelter, flea market displays, camping, and storage.

Design Details

Builder: Derek Diedricksen (Tiny Yellow House / RelaxShax)
Model: Box Lady
Cost: $178
Materials: 35% salvaged
Uses: Shelter, flea markets, displays, camping, storage

Video: Tiny Yellow House Box Lady Build

Box Lady Exterior

About the Builder

Derek Diedricksen creates educational and entertaining content about micro shelters and tiny spaces through his Tiny Yellow House series. His book “Humble Homes, Simple Shacks” includes dozens of DIY designs and projects for small-scale building.

Lessons from Ultra-Budget Micro Cabin Building

Salvaged Materials Dramatically Cut Costs: Using 35% salvaged materials helped keep the build under $200
Multi-Purpose Designs Add Value: A structure serving shelter, display, camping, and storage justifies building effort
Simple Designs Enable Beginners: Basic construction methods make micro cabins accessible to first-time builders
Video Documentation Inspires Others: Sharing build processes helps spread DIY knowledge and techniques
Micro Scale Reduces Risk: Small projects allow experimentation without major financial commitment

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Alex Pino is the founder of Tiny House Talk, a leading resource on tiny homes and simple living since 2009. He helps readers discover unique homes, connect with builders, and explore alternative living.