Walmart is selling a tiny house online for the cost-conscious shopper

Instead of buying household needs at Walmart , consumers can now buy a tiny house for just $15,900.

When unfolded, the 19-by-20-foot “expandable prefab house" is the size of a shipping container used to create a studio cabin. The sleek cottage has built-in windows, insulated walls and roofing and installed doors to the exterior.

The Chinese-made tiny home by Chery Industrial may be the perfect option for buyers looking to save money or live simply.

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According to the Walmart.com listing, the tiny home is delivered by a flatbed truck and requires a forklift for unloading. The home's layout could have enough space for a bedroom, dining room, kitchen, and living room, while the bathroom has materials to set up inside. However, the house kit will not come with appliances or furnishing.

The production description stated that the tiny house is an ideal alternative for temporary accommodation or additional cheap housing. Additionally, the item details explained how "people who travel love mobile houses; they can move the portable house with a trailer when they move around."

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Depending on city zoning laws, shoppers who dream of building their own house could use Walmart's affordable tiny house option.

Amid rising housing costs nationwide, customers might be driven toward the tiny home option. For those interested in at-home budget projects, this easy-to-order house might be for the curious craftsman.

Comparatively, Amazon and Home Depot sell other tiny home brands around the same price point for those on a budget.

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