Climbing the first rung of the property ladder is a financial hurdle for many, but thanks to the tiny house movement, you can now design and build your own home for much less. In fact, these inspiring pads were all crafted from recycled or salvaged materials, making them highly affordable and truly one of a kind.

With some imagination and a lot of perseverance, this is what you could create from items found in the trash. Click or scroll to take a look at the coolest upcycled tiny homes on the planet...