Remember the “Balloon Boy” saga that had everyone glued to their screens in 2009?
Well, Falcon Heene, the kid at the center of that storm, has traded helium for hammers and is now building a name for himself in the tiny home industry.
At just six years old, Falcon became infamous when his parents claimed he was trapped in a runaway weather balloon, sparking a nationwide frenzy.
The truth deflated the drama: Falcon was safe at home, and the whole thing was a publicity stunt gone wrong.
Fast forward to today, and Falcon, now sporting long hair and a mustache, is channeling his energy into something more grounded literally.
Operating out of Archer, Florida, Falcon’s company, Craftsman Tiny Homes, is making waves on Instagram with sleek, space-efficient designs.
These pint-sized palaces range from $25,000 to $79,000, offering affordable housing with a stylish twist.
It’s a far cry from his high-flying past, but Falcon seems to have found his footing.
Before diving into the world of tiny homes, Falcon and his brothers formed a metal band, Heene Boyz, dropping tracks like “Balloon Boy, No Hoax.”
It seems reinvention runs in the family.
His parents, after serving time for the balloon blunder, have since kept a lower profile.
From a fabricated UFO flight, to crafting compact dream homes, Falcon Heene’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary.
Who knew that a backyard hoax could lay the foundation for a booming business?
