A standing-seam metal roof extends over the porch of their 180-square-foot cabin. In the summer, friends taking advantage of the rafting season are happy to sleep outside.  Photo 2 of 10 in Budget Breakdown: Their Dream Home Can Come Later—First, They Built a Tiny Cabin for $40K

Budget Breakdown: Their Dream Home Can Come Later—First, They Built a Tiny Cabin for $40K

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A shed-style, standing-seam metal roof extends over the porch. In the summer, friends taking advantage of the rafting season are happy to sleep outside. A Twin Oaks hammock on the porch provides a playful place to sit.