**IMPORTANT** Updated Video on our NEW Shed to House channel: 7 MORE Mistakes to Avoid When Converting a Shed into a House 😩 kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZHl6lNascs7TkpM.html

POV: You're watching this in 2024 as a 19 year old praying you can afford this when you move out.

@BetterTogetherLife

2 ай бұрын

You got this!!! Just know that it TAKES TIME!!! You are only 19, plan to have this when you are between 25-30. Take baby steps and you can TOTALLY DO IT!!!!!!

Rodents can chew through spray foam and find a way into your house around any pipes or electrical wires. Better way is to partially stuff the holes with steel wool which rodents will not chew and then insulate with spray foam.

@shahana_style

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this tip. I am TERRIFIED of critters.

@mouseblackcat5263

2 жыл бұрын

Alot of stores carry spray foam with rodent repellent in it. Could try that. O.o

@Todomo

2 жыл бұрын

good to know!!

@MajorNelson321

2 жыл бұрын

Get a meow

@randialtman8407

2 жыл бұрын

@@shahana_style Plant a peppermint Boarder around the house. Rodents hate it and you can harvest it

Such a gorgeous book - each shed is unique and inspiring, and I love all the tiny details Kotite features to help readers imagine how to create their own She Sheds kzread.infoUgkxe9yi0sulKgsp0VJJCIrLWWkvVqcU7LFR . The feature on Dinah's Rustic Retreat is like something from a fairy tale. It's really inspiring to see how creative all these ordinary people are in making beautiful and useful spaces on a modest scale.

Coming from a former Water Restoration Manager with two certifications from the IICRC, you should not need dehumidifiers. If you have a/c, whether it be a main unit, window units or split units then that system will dehumidify your home. An air conditioner is literally a dehumidifier. Just make sure (especially with spilt units) all of your rooms are open to the main air space, leave doors open during the day or install passthrough vents into the main area or area where the a/c is. You can check the humidity just in case but you won't even start having any form of mold growth until 55% humidity. Of course you still need the bathroom vents or a window in there. If for some reason you were to need a dehu, one unit would be more than plenty. Vent hoods are just for convenience of not having smoke/steam all in your kitchen, not at all needed to control humidity levels. You may be concerned about humidity in the winter since you are not running your a/c, don't worry. The colder the air the less humidity, we dried some houses in the colder months by just opening a window to the colder air, yes it really was that simple. Utilize your vents to expell normal bathroom moisture and you should be just fine.

As a Tuff Shed contractor who builds these buildings i would say you did a great job pointing out the issues a new owner should be prepared for and what to be thinking ahead about when finishing them out.

@Its_The_Jondus

2 жыл бұрын

I do prefab for tuff shed lol

@kandacepatterson7965

2 жыл бұрын

Can you build a tuff shed on a trailer?

@corypointer685

2 жыл бұрын

@@kandacepatterson7965 yes

@james32591

2 жыл бұрын

Where are you located and do you allow financing?

@corypointer685

2 жыл бұрын

@@james32591 myself I'm a contractor out of the Lubbock Texas Warehouse we cover all of West Texas and part of New Mexico yes we do offer financing I would just look up the TuffShed Warehouse closest to you

Guys and Gals, PLEASE GET A DEHUMIDIFIER!!! As a full time RV camper in about 275 sq ft, it has been critical! It shocks and amazes me how ofter we emptied the 3 gallon reservoir in ours. Mold is dangerous and extremely invasive. Sa glad this was one of his top 7 issues.

@BetterTogetherLife

2 жыл бұрын

💯!!!!! Absolutely, thank you so much for catching that!

@adriane3978

2 жыл бұрын

I live in Colorado where it is dry. Do I still need one you think?

@minimoe2807

2 жыл бұрын

@@adriane3978 I would get a decent medium size one and test it out. If you fill the tank in a couple days then maybe invest in a larger nicer one. Also get one that gives you an ambient reading of the humidity and then you can set it to your desired humidity. Even in a dry climate just showering and cooking will raise the humidity in a small space dramatically. Pro tip, ALWAYS vent the bathroom when showering.

@adriane3978

2 жыл бұрын

@@minimoe2807 thank you! I will definitely install vents 👍🏻

@doulacoach6801

Жыл бұрын

@@adriane3978 Hi, i too live in CO. Western Slope. I am from the northeast/ New England states. It is SOSOSO dry here in CO! I never could have imagined just how dry it can get. This compared to the northeast where its so damp. Mold is a serious issue there. I don't miss it or the hot, humid & cold damp weather! I don't know for sure, but guessing if you have good ventilation, fans etc in yr bathroom & over stove, you will most likely not need a dehumidifier. As others have said, try a small or mid-sized one & see what kind of water it pulls over what amount of time, if you are concerned. Good luck!

I used to buy old houses and flip them for a profit. ALWAYS hire licensed plumbers and electricians. There's a reason it takes seven years as journeyman to become a professional plumber or electrician.

@BetterTogetherLife

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!!

@danarosesturgeon

3 жыл бұрын

why did it take 7 years? Husband became a master in 3 years..

@bobbybaucom4489

3 жыл бұрын

I wired my son's house then he hired an electrician to check our work. We only had a couple of issues to fix and they were simple fixes. Then the city inspector took a look and it passed.

@Just_Call_Me_Tim

2 жыл бұрын

That's basically what my family all did building their houses... but they're all carpenters trained in plumbing and electrical. It's not the hardest thing in the world, but "guild" areas of the US like making it seem like it takes forever.

@17DaMaria

2 жыл бұрын

@@danarosesturgeon why 3 years? Mine became a master in 6 months...

I dont even own or have a shed but im still watching this video , because i know it might help me out in the Future.

@BetterTogetherLife

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!!!!

@TheRockInnRobin

3 жыл бұрын

I’m in a sunroom with power... already experiencing this to decide if I want to do this permanently... this video has me second guessing it.

@spacegamer85

3 жыл бұрын

I plan to build my own home (off grid) and I don't want to live in a tent for 2+years while it is being build. shed to house then back to shed after main house is livable.

@userumbleyoutubesucks2871

3 жыл бұрын

This will not help you now or in the future.

In regards to the Dehumidifiers. Keep in mind that this is basically Distilled Water. So if you have water storage tanks with basic filtration for potable water or plants that require distilled water such as carnivorous or orchids. Save this water. It is also great for cooking, but if your house is super dusty, or you dusted recently, there is likely alittle dust in the water. Run it through a brita filter and it will barely affect your filter, if at all. :)

@eelizondo1981

Жыл бұрын

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@OkOk-kk5ys

Жыл бұрын

I wonder if the condensate is full of aluminum from dripping off the cooling coil?

@CCKnight

Жыл бұрын

No way would I cook with moisture from my dehumidifier. Really?

@dandelionstars

Жыл бұрын

I watched him pour water out of a dehumidifier into the shower, when it was sitting right next to the toilet. Perfect flush water. And if that foam insulation is so great for moisture lock, them why 2 humidifiers...

@LarennPBel

Жыл бұрын

@@dandelionstars good idea

This list perfectly converts over to Shipping Container homes or cabins. This list also converts over perfectly to DIY Tiny House builds. A video like this is like gold in the bank if you listen.

Closed cell is more dense and has a higher R value, and it helps sturdy up anything, especially if you do metal roof and siding... a firend did 2 inches of closed cell then went over with open cell, it helped to make it more cost efficient. Also consider doing spray foam underneath to help keep out critters

we just bought a 16x30 and this information is gold SIR!! blessings from Springtown Texas

@michaely409

3 жыл бұрын

Hey we're looking to buy a similar size, mind if i ask what it's called and from where? Still happy with it?

I love how stressed out you get and bring the camera close 😂🤣😂🤣.... Oh and the Dave Ramsay Knowledge References were on point 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

@ambergibson4102

3 жыл бұрын

Great video content! Apologies for butting in, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you thought about - *WoodBlueprints. Com* It is an awesome exclusive guide for building better sheds and woodworking without the normal expense. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my mate at very last got astronomical success with it.?

Use that dehumidifier water! It's great for watering plants, etc. Repurpose that :)

@BetterTogetherLife

5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, YES!!!!!!! I usually do.....I just needed the shot and the baby was asleep and I didn’t want to make noise by opening the front door! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 But yes YES!!!!!!! That water is perfect for watering the garden!

@KatBurnsKASHKA

5 жыл бұрын

@@BetterTogetherLife phew, okay glad to hear :)

@mattolsson8816

5 жыл бұрын

Actually some water from the dehumidifier is very acidic and may not be healthy for your plants depending on the coil in the dehumidifier.

@86jpw

4 жыл бұрын

@@mattolsson8816 you use that for potatoes.

@michaelmorgan2880

4 жыл бұрын

@@86jpw don't use it for pot plants

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! My son is about to make me a shed to home and he thought, Oh heck, we can do this. Well, we’ll be using your experience and the 7 mistakes guide to make my shed to home. I’m so glad I was looking for ideas and found you guys. Happy, happy living to you and your family. Thanks again.

@BetterTogetherLife

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mabel!!!!! Wow you just made my day!!!!!

@gypsywoman9140

3 жыл бұрын

😅 I am a daughter about to do the same thing as your son at my moms. The attic where I currently rent has become infested with squirrels and rent is way too expensive in southern Ontario, Canada. Your son and I are both blessed to have mothers willing and able to let us convert their sheds into homes. How has your and his journey been going?

@MzClementine

Жыл бұрын

@Mabel Pearson how's it going my dear? Are you comfy?

@Shannon-ty5nb

4 күн бұрын

We're looking into 3 of these for our adult kids. It's scary but worth it. I hope

I used to work for banker insulation in ABQ NM and you are spot on with your theories for spray foam. Absolutely correct with not needing attic blocks before spraying. You only need that with an attic that has overhangs. Open cell in primary living spaces and closed cell under house.

My wife and I watch your videos to learn. We are building a tiny home out of a 16x12 shed that was on our property when we bought it. Great information. Thank you!

These are GREAT tips, and not just for shed builds. Moisture control, dead wood, quality insulation, and sealing with silicone and or spray foam are great tips for regular home renovation and construction. I prefer Rockwool insulation for moisture, bug, and fire protection to open or closed cell foam, but that’s a personal preference.

Awesome content mate. I will definitely pass this on to my son who's just bought a really cool shed out in Kentucky and hopes to have it livable by the time he gets married next year. So, thanks for that and cheers.

Well done! Over the years of making budgets at work, I learned to multiply the time estimates by 3 (i.e. 300%) and the cost by 2 (i.e. 200%, instead of 120%). I think it's better to grossly overestimate the costs and the timelines so that you are pleasantly surprised instead of getting caught flat-footed. Just my 2¢.

@BetterTogetherLife

5 жыл бұрын

This is SOOOOOOOOO TRUE!!!! I didn't want to run people off with making that number as high as you could actually make it. I once had a pastor at our old church always do a 10% fudge line item....but he was working with big professional commercial building contractors. So their numbers were way more accurate. And if you half way know what you're doing, then maybe the 20-25% is good. But YUP!!!!! It is very VERY easy to spend double what you think it is going to cost. Thanks Kirsten!!!!!!!!! I always love when you comment! You are SUPER AWESOME AND SMART!!!! You always have the most helpful comments!!! :) Take care! -Beau

@heidinewell3925

4 жыл бұрын

Kirsten, you are so spot on!! It is better to have extra money left over and be surprised and be able to use that extra money to do more improvements than to be sorry. I'd work an extra year to get the money in the 'overage' fund than to cut it short and live with the regret that I jumped too soon and now have to spend more.

@clarkd1955

4 жыл бұрын

How is multiplying your estimate by 3 different from just “winging it”? Normally you compare different ways of doing any project. If 2 solutions seem to produce the same result then a rational person will choose the one with the lower cost. If you over estimate a project by 300%, it would never be the “lowest cost” so it would never get done. If your point was “don’t spend all your money on a single project”, I would agree. Saying you should triple any reason estimate just means you want no budget so you will probably get exactly what you wish for (spending a lot more than you can afford or find reasonable).

You inspired me to build my shed. Unfortunately I ordered my lumber from Lowes and got complete junk. They failed to pick it up as well. My dream is mostly ruined but I will try and salvage what I have. I'm going to Home Depot from for future lumber.

@BetterTogetherLife

2 жыл бұрын

Oh no!!! Well did you try and take the lumber back?

@bobbywilliams9006

3 ай бұрын

Home Depot wood is horrible too. Try a local mom and pop. Ace hardware is a convenient go to for me. The block chain stores are absolutely horrible when it comes to lumber. Especially if you are doing any kind of finish work such as cabinets.

Good information...BTW, I highly recommend using flashing over windows and doors and using window wrap if possible to prevent leaks

@BetterTogetherLife

5 жыл бұрын

Yes yes YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is sooooo true!

Closed cell spray foam is waterproof and much more efficient. You need less of it to do the same R value. But it is more expensive.

@tedh7543

5 жыл бұрын

Closed-cell is also a lot harder which provides rigidity that open cell does not, especially in post frame buildings or pole buildings with steel siding.

@steveheuser7382

5 жыл бұрын

No way. I used pink foam in my bus. It gave the funk a growing medium Pulled it all and went with silver bubble wrap. Works great but will double it this summer. In my cabin I made a thermo pane wall. One and a half inch foam. With a gap to the out side wall then a gap and silver bbwrap Over studs. Have two gaps in two inch wall works great till below zero. So I’ll add another layer in attic.

@tedh7543

5 жыл бұрын

@@steveheuser7382 pink foam, is that the same thing as closed cell spray foam? I don't think you're talking about the same thing. I'm not an expert in spray foam however I did glean a lot of information from my post frame builder and my spray foam contractor relative to closed-cell vs. open-cell. I was told that it was best to use open -cell on my roof because I would want to know if there's a leak which is true. They told me closed-cell would conceal leaks because it is virtually waterproof.

@steveheuser7382

5 жыл бұрын

Ted H I’m no pro. Must have been the closed cell hidden leaks was a point in the revel. I had trouble with thin pink ridged. Used it on bus. (Windoooh. Rain.). Water went in thought edge it seemed. But the funk got funky. Pulled it and switched to silver bubble wrap. Good results so far. Not as high as r But spray adhesives a nd scissors. Seals great. Very easy. For my cabin input in one and a half inch foam. With a gap to the out side wall. Then a gap and bubble wrap flush to the studs. It made a thermo pane wall with Great aspiration Good till below zero. Then the roof leaks over come the heat pumps. Haa. I heat it with a small two prong oil heater. And a small fan behind it. Guess I need another layer in attic space

@andygary2443

5 жыл бұрын

I sprayed foam for a while and my personal opinion is that you did the right thing by the way you sprayed open cell in the ceiling and close cell on your walls. Gives it great structural support and yet the ceiling can still breath. Close cell in the walls and ceiling wouldn’t be great if someone stays inside for long amount of time.special humidifiers would have to be installed,but I have seen it done.Great job!!

We had our entire 40' X 64' x 20' tall post frame building spray foamed by professional company in our area. It was money well spent since we built a house that is 25' x 40' (2 story) inside of the building. Our power bill even in the heat of the summer is never more than $30 a month. We use the sun in the winter and close the blinds in the summer and have stained concrete floors on the lower level which helps tremendously with keeping the cooling and heating cost down. Spray foam is hands-down the best insulation.

@BetterTogetherLife

5 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more! Thanks Ted!

@tedh7543

4 жыл бұрын

@Martha Curtis Our building is 40w x 64l x 20h at the bottom of the truss level and around 26 ft high at the peak. I believe it was around $7,800 total and worth every penny. I live in the midwest my shop never freezes and I don't heat it. I've never had a electric bill over $40 and propane gas costs around $100 a year. The lower floor of the house inside the shop has stained concrete floors throughout which helps maintain a consistent temperature to heat and cool from.

@seanspanbauer1231

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great set up. I'm looking to do something similar. When you say you built a house inside the building, I'm assuming you mean a section of the building is living space. Is that correct? Also, do you have a website or page with pics, etc?

@tedh7543

4 жыл бұрын

@@seanspanbauer1231 Thanks Sean, correct, 25' x 40' inside the building is a two story house. I am not great at videos or photography, so I don't have much on line relative to the build. The best way to insulate if you are going to put a house inside of a pole building is to use close cell foam for the exterior walls in the unconditioned space, and open cell on the underside of the roof and in the conditioned space. We also used R-13 faced bat insulation on top of the spray foam on the exterior walls around the interior space.

@MsShanarun

4 жыл бұрын

@@tedh7543 I want to see a picture too! :)

This was an important video. I was in a rush and did not do enough research on foundation. Now im stuck on blocks sitting on uneven dirt and I will have to fix that issue before going further in my construction because the wind feels like it's going to blow me over. I got too caught up on the inside construction and forgot the fundamental basics of building is having a good foundation. Live and learn! Did you guys tie down your shed?

You made some VERY good points and some VERY important ones too.....thank you for sharing that

@BetterTogetherLife

5 жыл бұрын

Yay!!! Thank you for saying that Panzer, I guess I should make a follow up soon!

I can agree with the spray foam being very toxic mainly when it's wet and off gassing. I would recommend letting it off gas before you seal it behind walls possibly up to 2 weeks to a month of letting fresh air in all the doors and windows open to off gas it. I would even put fans all over the place to move the air inside also.

I've pretty much turned my house into a shed.

@xBLUMONKEY

3 жыл бұрын

😂

@statgenie6575

3 жыл бұрын

Great job!

@kjoshanks2928

3 жыл бұрын

Right

@CatherineSTodd

3 жыл бұрын

LOL!

@SnozBerryQueen

3 жыл бұрын

Lmfao oh boy.

Thank you, I am unlikely to build a tiny house where I live but yours looks so much more livable and practical than quite a few I've seen!

Great vid, but I would have appreciated some examples of the “Dead Wood” topic and what you did before and after.

@TrentAlvarez

4 жыл бұрын

Same here, it was very confusing, and with him highlighting the importance of it, but I have no idea what dead wood is after his explanation.

@deztruction72

4 жыл бұрын

generally blocking is placed in corners where two surfaces meet and a stud or joist do not land there. Its for the drywall to nail to.

I am about to purchase a shed home, my contractor and I built his mother in-law a shed home 15 years ago and it was beautiful, so it's really nice to see these homes being built. I'm also glad this gentleman is helping me through the hardest parts of building our new shed home because it can be hard when your doing it own your own. I'm also thankful for my husband works for Home Depot as well so I just want to thank you all for the information in helping us get it done. So God Bless you all and hopefully soon I will be posting us building our new shed home. Thank you God for our new home🙏🙏🙏🙂

Great presentation! My hubby does mold inspections in NYS and was pleasantly surprised to hear your emphasis on moisture control. Also, the only issue with the closed cell foam under the house is if you have a water event on the first floor and water gets trapped between the foam and wood flooring. That closed cell foam is a bitch to remove.

I loved your take on the critters in the country 😀 if you never live in the country you have no idea how many bugs & mice exist, and you are right if your building is not sealed up tight, they will find their way in in droves.

@BetterTogetherLife

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!! 😁👍🏻

While humidity isn’t as much of an issue here in New Mexico, proper ventilation is still important. We have big issues with dry rot, which can be just as destructive. That and it May 18th, and it is already 92 degrees today, and sunny. Air conditioner for a shed conversion is gonna be a must. Thanks for the advice. I am in the planning phase. I have the floor plan figured out, for the most part, but I want a sun porch attached to it like my first home. That space was my favorite room in the house, and I used it for all kinds of different things. It had windows with screens which keep bugs, moisture, and temperatures out, but they could be opened creating a cross breeze. We used no other space more than that space.

When you feel good you uplift your life, and you uplift the world.

As a woman who had two homes built and was around daily and assisted husband with an old farmhouse remodel but don't really know beans about "construction lingo" I really understood what you were talking about when you compared it to how a "real" house is built. WOW! You explain things so well so that the beginner can really compare the difference between the two types of buildings. Thanks so much.

@BetterTogetherLife

5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha!!! Well, that is why I started this channel. Because sometimes it’s easier to learn from a beginner than it is from an expert. ***I am NOT an expert!*** 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Thank you very much Darla for our kind words. 😊

I wil save these suggestions for my guest shed dwelling👍! Thanks

So helpful.Got a shed/cabin coming Friday.This will save me tons.Thank you very much.

Great ideas and things to watch out for. Your so right about staying foam. It closes off places that regular insulation doesn't reach. Thanks.

thank you! seriously. each one was helpful. the whole ridge vent thing was confusing. we had planned to use spray foam but "someone" insisted we needed ridge vents...so another recommendation is to make sure you're hiring reliable, experienced and knowledgeable contractors, we had such a problem with this...didn't do enough research beforehand. thanks again! and again!

@BetterTogetherLife

4 жыл бұрын

You betcha!!!!!

Great info. I need to know this before buying shed. The part about moisture & spray foam insulation was especially important- well rather it's something I wasn't much aware of why it's needed. Thanks for sharing.

Had this idea of building a home out of a shed years ago. Never heard or seen any one doing it thought i was all alone. Glad to see your channel you haven't scared me off yet. Still looking into it. Thanks for sharing and see you on your Facebook page.

The face palms get me every time

Interesting comment about plumbing. Your drains are so important. We built three cabins, and one has problems with overflowing. I got help from my uncle that was a retired contractor. He really helped on plumbing.

This video ended up in my recommendations and I loved it! I am a fellow dave ramsey follower, trying to save up to build my own house. Got a long way to go, but I'm learning all I can in the meantime. Thank you for sharing your journey.

super helpful! been thinking about this shed and converting it to a tiny home when i’m able to move out! thank you so much!

Better together... I really like that. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

The ingredients in spray foam typically include isocyanate and polyol, with a smattering of blowing agent and additives like toxic flame retardants. The polyol, which is mixed with isocyanate to form polyurethane is, in general, a relatively harmless alcohol compound and is primarily added for greenwashing PR reasons as it can be made with soy and other natural oils. Isocyanate often comes from methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), and the manufacturing of MDI includes such ingredients as benzene, chlorine compounds and formaldehyde. This combination of chemicals emits a disturbing concoction of dioxins and furans, carcinogens, bio-accumulative toxicants, and endocrine disruptors. That MDI is one of the chemical ingredients that are mixed on the jobsite which, together, react to create the final spray foam product. Read between the lines here - a freshly trained spray foam installer is suddenly assuming the role of a chemical engineer and spraying stuff in the place you will soon live. That should give anyone cause for concern, as MDI is a known allergen and sensitizing toxicant. Don't just take our word for it, here's what the EPA has to say about the human health implications: “Diisocyanates are well known dermal and inhalation sensitizers in the workplace and have been documented to cause asthma, lung damage and, in severe cases, fatal reactions." The catalyst for the reaction/curing is often an amine compound or lead naphthenate. Lead naphthenate may also have effects on the central nervous system and kidneys and it is advised that pregnant women avoid exposure. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), a division of the CDC, states: “It is strongly advised that this substance does not enter the environment." More info here: www.ecohome.net/guides/3650/is-spray-foam-insulation-good-or-toxic-dangerous-in-homes/

@rosarod6592

Жыл бұрын

Scary, thanks for sharring. What's the better insulation option then?

@robbrown4621

Жыл бұрын

@@rosarod6592 Natural products like wool insulation. To make it less appealing for rodents to nest in the wall, you can add a thin sheet of galvanized metal screwed into the drywall and then add your wool insulation on top.

@ces5843

Жыл бұрын

I saw a video fire using fiberglass, wool, board and spray foam insulation. The board was an inferno. The spray was the second to burn very quickly. The paper on the fiberglass burnt but not the fiberglass and he could not get the wool to burn and that was right next to the board insulation. I am old school. Going to to it the rolled way with a vent at each end.

@tammybarnes6311

Жыл бұрын

@@ces5843 rolled away???

@ces5843

Жыл бұрын

@@tammybarnes6311 sorry, I did voice instead of typed. I am going to do wool or fiberglass insulation with a vent at each end. But a friend is trying to convince me to do a small window that can be closed during a bad storm and help me controll the loft temperature better.

This was my first video of yours that I have seen and I found it to be extremely educational and me and my wife are wanting to put houses like this on our property with where our house is to have a couple guest homes and what you have stated here was extremely beneficial to me and I appreciate it and I’m following you now and I subscribe to your channel so that I can see future videos! Thank you sir I truly appreciate your words of wisdom! 👏👍🏻

Thanks for all the tips!

love the context of this video. especially about the foundation

Beautiful job, guy!!! You did a great job pointing out the many things that are involved in converting a shed into a home. There's a lot of aspects to it that are critical to establishing a safe and comfortable living space. Thanks so much for taking the time to address the important issues one needs to aware of.

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Thanks for your amazing comment Fon.

Thank you!

Thank you so much for this! I'm considering a change in my lifestyle. This helped give me a more realistic outlook.

Thanks for all the info!

Great video, man. I've been watching these conversions for a while and people make it look so easy. Thanks for pointing out the hidden problems.

@BetterTogetherLife

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Bill!!!!

Love the breakdown of the what's and whys. Thanks for creating such a useful video.

@BetterTogetherLife

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you VERY much Jennifer!! That is so kind of you to say. It is awesome to know that we are able to helping people wanting to take the shed to house plunge!!

Thank you for the info.

I think you've done a great job with this list.I've been wanting to do the house from shed thing for a while.And I'm more determined now than ever. My husband and I have the property,now,just need the home.Thank you

Thank you for these tips and insights. These are things I had not thought of. Now I am more prepared for when I am ready.

@BetterTogetherLife

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you for such a great comment Roberta! So glad it helps. 😁😁😁😁😁

Great information!

@BetterTogetherLife

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Diane!!!

Love the idea of Spray Foam for my TinyWrap around Porch Cabin!

Awesome info! Thank you for sharing.

Great video! So much great info. You guys have come along way from those first videos, thanks for sharing the journey.

@BetterTogetherLife

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! That means a lot! 👍🏻👍🏻

Thank you and appreciate your honesty.

@BetterTogetherLife

5 жыл бұрын

Haha, I will always be the first to admit when I made a mistake..... I’d just like to help y’all out so hopefully you don’t have to do the same.

Great advice , I'm sure it's going to help a lot of families in their shed conversions,

Thanks, this will help us in avoiding mistakes when planning for and ordering our cabin and a shed (delivered from a shed builder) in Alaska this summer.

Thank you so much for this very informative video. Budget wise I am considering getting a shed n covert it in a living quarter. Your video will help me a lot in my ambitious project. Many thanks.

@BetterTogetherLife

5 жыл бұрын

YAY!!!!!! So glad it was helpful for you!

All very good points to remember! Thank you

@BetterTogetherLife

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kathryn!

@ambergibson4102

3 жыл бұрын

I am not in the construction industry nor am I a carpenter, I wanted a good guide to help with small projects such as small sheds and some remodeling around the house. So there’s a magic which is Shed Plan [ visit here *WoodBlueprints. Com* ]. This Shed Plan covers all my instructions from top to bottom in a step by step manner.

Great advice. Thanks man!

Very good advise! Thank you for posting!

The window spray foam stays soft and pliable. I used it in my 1977 GMC motor home. In that application I needed the flexibility due to the road vibrations and expansion coefficients of the aluminum panels and glass. Compared to a steel sided shed, it's nearly the same. But in the shed I used foam panels guided into place with the window spray foam. A closed cell under flooring mat(1-8 thick) was used to seal off any air leaks and give the wooden members room to breath. Later plywood used to cover walls and ceilings...

Thank you for sharing what you have learned with all of us. Very informative. ~Heather

@BetterTogetherLife

5 жыл бұрын

Yay!!! Thank you Heather, so glad it was helpful!! 😁😁

This is an awesome video getting ready to do this pretty soon on some family land love the tips!!

I'm so glad I watched this you have saved me alot of stress awsome good stuff!

Thanks for making this video! Setting up a shed/cabin on some family property soon, and have been pondering details of the build. The suggestion about attic space and moisture issues is a big help.

This is great! I’m planning on building a shed/barn for my home! fingers crossed I can be mortgage and debt free in my 40s!

Excellent info!

@BetterTogetherLife

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! In fact you should check out our updated video about Shed to House Mistakes……we’ve learned SO MUCH in the last 5 years! 7 MORE Mistakes to Avoid When Converting a Shed into a House 😩 kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZHl6lNascs7TkpM.html

Great tips!

Thank you so much! Great info!

@BetterTogetherLife

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Patricia! Have you joined our our Shed to House Facebook group? You will LOVE IT!!!!

Excellent video, Beau. When we were building the house out at Medina Lake we started to figure in a 33% Fubar Factor. That's half again as much as what you are talking about with your 20 to 25% but we found that depending on what Gary was building it came up sometimes to that 33%. Some items did not cost as much and we were pleasantly surprised but as you have found out on your own that when you get in over your head you have to go back and redo a situation. It took many years for my dearly beloved, late, hard-headed husband to learn to call in for help if he needed it. He was routinely in over his head. Good idea to call in the contractors when you need to. At some later date you can probably go in and put in proper piers for your pier and beam foundation, but you're going to need to get some jacks to keep the house level, and it's going to be some hot, hot work digging under that house to pour the concrete pillars. People from the northern part of the country probably are not familiar with that type of foundation because they all have cellars. The good thing about that type of foundation is that if you happen to have a busted pipe it's much easier to go under and repair the plumbing. Good luck with the rest of your build, and hope that you and Kelly will have a blessed weekend. P.S. I wish we had had spray foam available for the Medina Lake House. We built it during the years of 1983 to 1986 so that product was not available until much later. We had to use the Owens Corning fiberglass cotton candy pink foam insulation going from an R6 to an R 23 years or so is what I think we put in the ceiling up in the attic. We did put that same kind of insulation under the house since we had a pier and beam foundation after the first winter we lived in it because that was the year that San Antonio got 12 to 18 in of snow and our part of the Hill Country. 18 to 24 inches of snow. When we put on a room addition in 1998 to 2000 they were starting to get the spray foam to go in around the cracks around windows, but they still did not have the large quantities that you can use in the walls. all they had was that paper stuff that you could blow in and it would never fill in between the studs. 8

@BetterTogetherLife

5 жыл бұрын

Oh Mary this is sooooo amazing!!!!!! I love love LOVE hearing your stories!!!! Please keep ‘em coming!!!!!!!!! 😁😁😁

@BetterTogetherLife

5 жыл бұрын

And YES!!!! I know that I am still low on that number of 20-25%.....but I just want to stress this SOOOOOO MUCH!!! You have to have a line item for unseen expenses. It will always take longer and be way more expensive!

@maryellencook9528

5 жыл бұрын

@@BetterTogetherLife I sure will Kelly ! As long as you guys keep filming I'll keep putting in my two cents worth. Plus, I really need to go back and re-read what I have dictated into my phone before hitting the send. This Samsung Galaxy 7 just does not like my Texas accent one bit and I am constantly correcting spelling errors!

@maryellencook9528

5 жыл бұрын

@@BetterTogetherLife Amen to that!

May 2021. Thanks for the info. Starting my shed to home project soon.

Thanks for the tips!

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

Great tips especially the spray foam!

@gypsileydi6412

3 жыл бұрын

Is the spray foam fire resistant/retardant?

Awesome video and spot on for beginners!! Thank you

@BetterTogetherLife

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much William!!!

So many good points, all in one video that I'm saving this. Add in flashing around windows, doors and vents and you have a near perfect structure. Sealed up tight with moisture control and strong R value is how Norwegian plus houses are build, they costs a bit more, but since they hardly need energy to heat them.... Seal the building and as he said waiter and critters will find a way it there is a way. This video takes the same points and applies them to an idea that good for any structure you are planing to live in. So listen and learn people, this is pure knowlegde gold.

Great info, thanks

Oh you was so helpful I'm doing a 10×16 for my son to live in and I was looking at spray foam

@BetterTogetherLife

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you!

the most impressive venting I saw, was by a bug guy, it put a second roof on, and used the 1.5" gap, to vent. So, the attic was sealed, and the venting happened thru the 1.5" space, which was sealed with hardware cloth, along the eves, and up to a ridge vent.

Excellent tips. Thank you!!

@BetterTogetherLife

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! In fact you should check out our updated video about Shed to House Mistakes……we’ve learned SO MUCH in the last 5 years! 7 MORE Mistakes to Avoid When Converting a Shed into a House 😩 kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZHl6lNascs7TkpM.html

Thank you for your video. I have been looking at it and trying to do it here in California country, not the city, and the cost is too much. A guy down the street built a barn and it cost him 30K in permit fees before he got started to build. He wanted to build a little in-law house but the fee were 100K. Very sad as state & local government just get in the way even if you want to do things the right way. I understand why people move out of Calif.

@bobbybaucom4489

3 жыл бұрын

That's nuts!

@jameskeel

3 жыл бұрын

@@bobbybaucom4489 I agree as I am working to get out of Calif where people are normal and I miss my favorete sourthen foods so some place between Tx & Florida to live. Take care dude.

Here I am in the foothills of Colorado with 3 humidifiers running watching you pour gallons of water out of a dehumidifier lol. Good stuff

Thanks for the tips! I have taken notes!

@BetterTogetherLife

5 жыл бұрын

Haha, well good I hope it helps. I love this movement.....but it certainly is different!

@dreamqueen9909

4 жыл бұрын

@@BetterTogetherLife , movement of freedom. We are being slave to the capitalism already. The most important part should be spend time with kids and the family. Brother, I also need your advice to build something like this since I ended up buying two properties in South Florida (tropical farming ) and West Virginia (environmentally clean) . I have your email and I am looking forward more to contact with you for some basic things how to start . Not sure about Florida cause more restriction too. Thank you for the wonderful videos

thank you, great advice!

Thank you thank you THANK YOU for making this video! I've wanted a "shed-house" since I was 18, but haven't found myself in the position to do it until now & I'm SO thankful for your videos! I thought I had thought of it all until I watched your vids. Thank you times a million!

This has been very helpful. Thanks for the tips.

@BetterTogetherLife

5 жыл бұрын

Wahoo!!!!!! So glad to hear it! :)

@ccrawford5412

5 жыл бұрын

Could you do a short video on "dead wood"? Im having a bad brain day and need a visual...sorry. Thanks

Thank you so much!! Very Important Information!!

@BetterTogetherLife

5 жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you Susan!

Excellent! Thank you! Been considering this route for a while. About to get it going!

I haven't read all comments, so in case no one has responded about the venting in your "moisture control" info... the vents are needed for the crawl space as well (under the floors) purchase vents with the open & close options. Keep open during summer to keep dry by the air flow and closed during winter months so the pipes don't freeze. Also if you have humidifiers just know they hinder your HVAC system, "the reason for ventilation above and below.... 😊Happy Homesteading 🏡

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

Great adds. Thank you!!