• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Contact Us
  • Submit Your Tiny House
  • Privacy Policy
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Twitter
Tiny Houses
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Homes
  • For Sale
  • Living
  • DIY
  • Vacations
  • Houses
  • Tiny House Plans
  • Campers
  • News
  • Tiny Collections
  • About Us
  • Submit Your Tiny House
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
search icon
Homepage link
  • Homes
  • For Sale
  • Living
  • DIY
  • Vacations
  • Houses
  • Tiny House Plans
  • Campers
  • News
  • Tiny Collections
  • About Us
  • Submit Your Tiny House
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
×

Home » Tiny Homes

Single Mom Starts Fresh with Family by Building Their New Home by Hand

Published: Aug 29, 2017 · Modified: Aug 9, 2020 by itiny · This post may contain affiliate links ·

Cara Brookins is a mom of four who found herself divorced (again) and ready to take control of her life. Instead of looking to another man for help, she decided she would build her family their new home herself – literally. Cara, with no construction experience, started watching YouTube videos and got to work. While their home isn’t “tiny”, we love her spirit and it’s inspiring to future homeowners of any size!

Video:

Cara bought an acre of land in Little Rock, Arkansas and rolled up her sleeves. She estimated $130,000 in costs and enlisted the help of her children to make their dream home a reality. When they ended up hitting a few snags, they simply called a friend with building experience and worked through them.

In just nine months, they finished the 3500 square foot home that they called the Inkwell Manor complete with five bedrooms and a library. It even inspired Cara to write a book, Rise: How a House Built a Family.

There’s so much more to learn from this inspiring story, so take a few minutes and watch this video about the family’s journey: https://youtu.be/-GqLfEIuNHs.

See also  She Was Dreaming of a Tiny Shepherd’s Hut, So She Built It Herself

More Tiny Homes

  • Nearly Complete Tiny Living Setup For A Mere $5k
  • 500 SQ FT Spacious Tiny Home Is A Modern Starter Home
  • Solar Powered A-Frame is a Modern Off-Grid Home with Sauna
  • 42′ Gooseneck Tiny House With an Extra-Large Loft Bedroom

Primary Sidebar

Tiny House Profile

Hi, I'm Eliza! Learn everything about tiny houses and check out the latest designs daily. We have over 2000 Tiny House tours and many interesting design collections.

More about me →

Most Commented:

  • Camp Callaway Cottage is 1091 Sq. Ft. Pure Cozyness {Tiny House Tour 15 Photos+Video}
  • Brand New Minnesota Tiny House Was Made to Look Ancient
  • Houston Company Designs Roomy Tiny Houses for Only $5,000!
  • This 399 Square Feet Tiny Home Will Have You Drooling! {Free Floor Plan}

Recent:

  • 20′ Tiny House With Two Lofts Is Jam Packed With Features
  • Container Home Gives Tiny Home Vibes for Under $50k
  • 2 Bed Sage House at Camp Wildwood is All About R&R
  • 3 Bed Spacious Gooseneck Tiny House Has Plentiful Storage

Categories:

Follow Us:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

Footer

↑ back to top

About

  • Privacy Policy
  • Submit Your Tiny House

Contact

  • Contact

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Copyright © 2023 iTinyHouses.com LLC.

1.1K shares
1.1K shares
  • 1.1K