Exactly. I made the same conclusion. Most THers are middle class refugees. The Tiny House is meant to serve as a backstop against "losing everything". Doesn't

Exactly. I made the same conclusion. Most THers are middle class refugees. The Tiny House is meant to serve as a backstop against "losing everything". Doesn't say anything good about the economy, does it? The other factor is that it is fun to learn stuff and geek out. You pick up some building skills which you may be able to apply elsewhere.