A laid-off woman built a tiny home and launched her own business

A laid-off woman built a tiny home and launched her own business

Melanie Copeland with her 144ft tiny home.Courtesy of Melanie CopelandMelanie Copeland was laid off from her real estate job in 2017 at the age of 37.She and her husband built a tiny home to scale back their lifestyle and make their money go further.They knew little about DIY, but the steep learning curve led them to become professional handymen.This story is based on an interview with Melanie Copeland, 45, of Buckingham County, Virginia, the au…