For me this would be like living in a mansion. My husband, adult son and I live in a 19x20 building with no bathroom or running water. We do have electricity. Been living this way for 5 years. Was suppose to be MAYBE 2 years to pay property off then build, but life happens and still haven't been able to build. You live the life your given and try to stay positive through it all.

@marilyngrass416

Жыл бұрын

Let me know how you are doing maybe we can trade ideas.

@marilyngrass416

Жыл бұрын

Me posted I live in Lovington ,New Mexico.

@marilyngrass416

Жыл бұрын

You have heard this,in due time. I live in a shed also I have a rv with water and a small cooking station, a work in progress. It is hard but, you will get there.

@sheilastewart3953

Жыл бұрын

Good appreciation for me. Reconnecting with nature and Having a roof is awesome.

@marilyngrass416

Жыл бұрын

I'm 72 and building a floor from free pallets will be doing the walls also from free pallets standing up tall to get the 8 foot height I need and am using bags for insulation (Walmart) makes a nice room for storage or a small bedroom. Good luck.

I read the entire Ryan's kzread.infoUgkxGqOCINHE0Z0E5gxzSdNi9NWGugRY5Hm2 Plans and was able to make a shed plan. Using Ryan's Shed Plans alone, the shed itself is great. Where I wish I knew more is with respect to ground preparation and foundations. Maybe that's beyond the scope of Ryan's Shed Plans.

LOVE IT GUYS!! The wife looks at the husband with so much love!

@kenhartman9981

Жыл бұрын

Hello Cynthia how are you doing today?

I really love how she talked about not letting some idea of perfection to override, or squash, what works for you and your life! Great video!

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kim!!!!

@tlvance3973

4 ай бұрын

​@@BetterTogetherLifeI've got to second that! I've been paying off a tiny lot to build on and feeling paralyzed by so many options, fear of what I don't know, and unlike you two, trying to get it done all alone.

"Grow gardens, not govenment." I love it!

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! We have shirts for sale now here: kzread.infostore

Guys, I just wanna say, as a grandmother now, to be able to see the real love you guys share, is sooo refreshing. Hold on to it no matter what comes. It is a gift now a days. God bless you and your family.

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

I love the kindness and encouragement! Thank you!

@trishamccarty3202

Жыл бұрын

You got that right! Nowadays it's something you don't see so I pray you know that you are blessed

@kathybilliot9548

Жыл бұрын

@@BetterTogetherLife qq1

This is by far the prettiest, and most functional tiny house I've seen so far! Well done!

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you SOOOO MUCH!!!!

@mablepiper9193

Жыл бұрын

I'm so proud of u & people like you I've been trying to get enough together to hire a plumber & electrician to move into a tiny house but my SS ck can't cover it I've tried to save for 1 year. I don't know anyone to help me with this I live on a small community but no one wants to help. do u have any ideas ? (I'm 81)

@rodm5830

Жыл бұрын

This is no tiny house.

@rodm5830

Жыл бұрын

@@mablepiper9193What state?

Yes I did it, I grow up in a 700 sq foot house, 6 people Two bed room small front room small kitchen one closet one bathroom. It was built in the 40s by my father.

@kathleenbriggs4744

Жыл бұрын

We did too! 6 people 2 bedroom 1 bath with 5' porch. Kathy B

My first home was a 700 sq.ft. mid-century fixer upper. Had 2 rooms, 1 bath and kitchen. This is sooo much more room because it's well planned out. Well done!

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you soooo much!! What a kind thing to say. 😁😁😁

Homeschooling 7 years now and no dead things on our shelves. Lol God bless your new baby, your family, home, and land. I love your home, and land. We’re a family of 9 in the suburbs of a big city and wish we could move to have land and be more self sufficient.

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

Hi Valerie. May I ask you something…. We are working up our course “Get Off Your Tail & Homestead” and I would LOVE your thoughts…. When you say you’d love to move onto land…..what are the top 2-3 things that hold you back?

@hollyvick181

3 ай бұрын

I was wondering about the dead things. Lol

This is huge. Were a family of 8 in 16x28. Its totally livable.

Love your space, it perfect! I home schooled all six of mine in a pole barn conversion -they're grown and gone now. We still have a collection of dragonflies, cicadas, feathers, seeds and other oddities on the shelves...it wouldn't be home without them.

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha, LOVE THIS!!!! Thank you so much for sharing!

@lanajones1337

4 ай бұрын

Y'all have done a fantastic job!! May you always be safe and blessed!!!

WOW - what a wonderful, organized and functional family. Parents obviously love each other. Great work and God bless.

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Diana!!!

@foobarmaximus3506

Жыл бұрын

You don't know that. This is just a video on YouToob. You don't know how "functional" they are.

@diana-leabaranovich5080

Жыл бұрын

@@foobarmaximus3506 Greetings, Based on the video - they are functional. No other data available to me.

This is so gloriously modern pioneer!! At first I thought, there is no way I could have multiple children in 800 sq ft, but then I realized pioneers probably made it work with MUCH less comforts than what we have today and probably with the same amount or more kids. Love this! Also…love your t-shirt!

@douglass56

Жыл бұрын

Size? In one of my grandfather's diaries he wrote of living in a 14x 14 "soddy" on the Dakota prairie. That was 2 adults, 2 children, to start. Later a 3 rd child added.

@jayboley9683

8 ай бұрын

Yea you can get em off video games and have them do something productive outside.

Shedding the stress is the best thing I've heard all year. Your home is adorable and so efficient. Thank you so much for sharing it. The kitchen is amazing.

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely Shirley!!!!! Love it!

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL LIFE YOUR CREATING FOR YOUR CHILDREN !!! 💕🙏🏻 GOD BLESS YOU! 😇💕

Absolutely love this! I just sent my husband a drawing layout of my ideas of shed to house (he’s deployed right now) and I think it’s got him convinced that it’s not only possible, but would be really exciting! I forwarded this video as even more support, the visuals really make it come alive. I’m gardening and learning as much as I can here in Central Texas, and your channel has been a great inspiration and motivation to keep going as it’s going to be a few years before we are able to realize these dreams ourselves…but I am determined! Thank you for sharing your journey and being so honest (and humorous) about the ups and downs, pros/cons… Life can be so beautiful and fun wherever we are, but I am so looking forward to the freedom and peace of space in the country. Even with all the hard work takes to get there and stay there! 😁

@BetterTogetherLife

2 жыл бұрын

Oh Jennifer this is WONDERFUL!!!!! Thank you so so much for sharing. You 100% will make this dream come true…. I can tell! You are a go getter! 😁😁😁 Thank you for your kind words, and please never hesitate to contact us through email or Instagram DMs if you ever need anything!

@SlimeArtPaintArt

Жыл бұрын

I have 5 lots for sale in Texas. $22k a piece.

@foobarmaximus3506

Жыл бұрын

He should leave you - or let you go. He'd be better off without your nonsense.

From someone with four kids and has built several homes with my hubby, I think you both did awesome. I would love this space! And family life is transitional. These things work for you but as the kids grow, you will change things to accommodate your new reality. You have the ability to do that with this house. Oh, btw, love the shower curtain! LOL Best wishes on your new addition to the family!

I love what you said, " don't let someone else's perfect or pinterest post force your design and decision's ".

@BetterTogetherLife

10 ай бұрын

LOVE IT!!!! Thanks for watching and for the comment Jaami!!

The two deck/patio things are what makes it!!

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Charlotte?

One of the the simplest brilliant things ever r the two faucets n the one sink that's AWESOMELY efficient ❤️

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

For real, we love it!

@marywood8794

Жыл бұрын

Yes, but that is not a normal sink! It's so cool. I've never seen a bathroom sink that shape or size! I want one! Lol

I don’t think I could actually breathe in that space and with so many children around who actually don’t even go to school. The thought is nearly giving me a panic attack. And yet they seem so genuinely happy! Goes to show you how incredibly different people can be. Made me appreciate how diverse our needs are.

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

I love this comment!!!! Thank you so much for not only sharing your different view point….but also encouraging ours!!! You are AMAZING!!! 😁😁😁😁

I'm 64 and building out my 16 x 40 shed to my home myself!

My parents raised my brother and I in a house just a few square feet less than 800, but I don't think that they count the bathroom and laundry room in square footage. We had a very nice patio, and a huge backyard. My brother and I shared a bedroom until he moved out when he was 21, he was eight years older than me. No problem whatsoever, if the bedroom door was closed, we knocked. If the bathroom door was closed, you knew someone was in there. We had wonderful childhoods, and after my mother passed away, my husband and I moved into this house, and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. We also have an attic with a pull-down stairway.

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

Kimberly this is AMAZING!! Yes!! That is what I want, my kids to be best friends growing up super close with each other. Love this!!

I would never guess that was a shed. Excellant interior design. Congrats on the baby coming too. Y'all are awesome!

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Karyn!!

I love it. We will be moving from the large farm to something smaller land. I have been looking at sheds to convert to a small house. I have come up with an idea and am excited to see it fulfilled. I have gleaned a lot of ideas from your channel and you have really started the mental.juices to flowing. Thank you. Love your channel.

@BetterTogetherLife

2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so much Joyce! I really appreciate your kind words. You totally can do this!!! Small house, big land life!!

I love y’all so much! Y’all inspired me to get my shed home last fall! I’m living in it even though it’s far from complete. Thanks Beau and Kelly for all y’all do for the shed to house movement and congratulations on the newest member of your family ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@kenhartman9981

Жыл бұрын

Hello Leslie How are you doing?

Great work! Another great place to look for storage/design solutions in a tight space is boat/yacht design. Boat folks are masters of maximizing spaces and there are all sorts of cool products that run off of 12V, solar, etc...Boats ARE tiny houses that can float. Cheers!

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! And yes, boars folks are the best!

I live in 800 square feet with a family of 4. I have 3 kids. All I can say is that a small space is easier when kids are young, but as they get older (teens), it can be the cause of many arguements between emotional teens that need a place to get away from each other. I have just partitioned off part of my living room for an additional bedroom because of this. All of our bedrooms are very small and this way, my 2 younger boys can be separated in their own small rooms. It's made for a much more peaceful house, yet we are still a close family because our overall space is still small. This family may find that they need to add on or create additional space by closing in above that open ceiling kitchen later on, but that's a ways off for them. I personally think that we should all be living in homes that are 1000 sqft or less. It's more affordable, better for the environment and promotes the togetherness of the family.

@jonathanjacques7250

Жыл бұрын

Dont love huge homes but we need some space for privacy.

I love it!!! I been trying to get my hubby on board for this..I have never been the type that needed a huge fancy house would much rather have cozy and close to my hubby daughter and fur babies... you guys did a great job and some day your children will look back with all the great memories and all the love!

Walking in next to the kitchen makes absolute sense when you are bringing in groceries. The less distance with those the better..

@BetterTogetherLife

3 ай бұрын

Agreed!

I was thinking how much I loved the wallpaper at the same time you said you didn't love it. 😄

The only problem I would have about living in your 800 square foot house is, it's too big. Although I'm still building my house, it's 288 square foot house. I like my $25 electric bill for the winter and last August electric bill was $43. Best thing I did is going tiny.

@krissyhall2838

Жыл бұрын

Do you live alone?

I love love love her t-shirt. I used to be a liberal idealist in college but once I started homesteading I realized the government doesn't actually help anybody but themselves. It's up to us as good people with good hearts to help all the people around us. The moment we outsource our responsibility to a self-interested privileged class we introduce inefficiency and corruption. I want to end world hunger so I'm doubling my garden space to feed a needy family in my community. If everybody else does this, we can solve the problem. The govt prints money but they can't print food or love. We can all be the solution ourselves ❤️

@graceweber2822

Жыл бұрын

Agree. Where can I buy a shirt like it?

@debbiedogs1

Жыл бұрын

A major role of government is to "spend for the public purpose", but for decades CORRUPT government has issued money to enrich the few. Also, most people have zero clue that "privatization" is actually their major scam, designed so they can EMBEZZLE endless government money!! We need to expose their lies and corruption in order to end their reign. Almost everything they tell us is lies to cloak their embezzling. You know how what they say and do usually doesn't make sense to us "regular people"? That is because they are always telling lies and doing crazy things to do more corruption! If you want to know some specifics, here they are, so we can know what is actually behind their curtain of lies. I know some of this will seem crazy at first, but give it a read and see how it actually puts the pieces together better than what the corrupt money ADDICTS tell us. Here is what the US criminals do all over the world, since WW2: 1. Take over a country by coup, assassination, lies about government being corrupt or by threat or invasion so they can... 2. Implement their EMBEZZLING scam of "privatization", taking over government services & systems and national assets so the corrupt liars can handle fiat government money & BILL THE GOVERNMENT ANY AMOUNT for running such things; they provide themselves with massive exec salaries and insanely high profits, becoming oligarchs and billionaires. 3. Lie to the public ENDLESSLY to keep us duped. 4. Praise leaders who submit to US corruption & demonize leaders who RESIST or reverse it - like Putin, who reversed the US plundering done under US puppet Yeltsin, like Chavez and Maduro in Venezuela, like Gaddafi wanting things nationalized and government money going to THE PEOPLE, like Morales in Bolivia, like Assad who said NO to a US pipeline through Syria, and so on. We need a successful INTERVENTION on the lunatic money ADDICTS in power who lie, destroy and KILL for more "money fixes". They are totally UNFIT TO GOVERN and should face charges of dereliction of duty, violating the Constitution, embezzling federal money, crimes against humanity, war crimes and more.

@marybethm.9952

Жыл бұрын

Instead of growing food for a needy family, why don’t you show them how to grow it themselves. “The moment we outsource our responsibility…….”. Let it be their responsibility to grow their own food. Give a man a fish and he eats for one meal, teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime.

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

Let us know if you like this style of shirt! 😁😁 www.spreadshirt.com/shop/user/better+together+homestead/men/clothing/t-shirts/

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

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An 800 sf house sounds dreamy. my house is not only too large, it's not wheelchair accessible. It's like being stuck in someone else's life. I would dearly love an accessible tiny house on a little piece of land somewhere. Maybe not to the extent y'all are doing it, but some chickens and a goat or two would be well loved. Thank you for sharing 9999999999999

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Katarthere for your kind words. Yes, we probably will need to extent our porches in order to make them wheelchair accessible for our parents someday. Thank you again!!!!

I love your home, I live in a 864 sq ft 1928 house. YOUR floor plan is much better, but i sure like my smaller house, Im 63 and my mother is 85. We just don't need bigger, with the storage shed outside.

This is so much more realistic than the portable tiny houses on wheels if you have kids!

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

Yup, that was our thought as well six years ago when we first started planning this adventure!

I enjoyed this video so much, I had to subscribe. I am a very senior lady, who really enjoys seeing young people live in the manner y'all do. The rat race destroys families, always wanting the next best things until they are so in debt and their children are still not satisfied. Your children are and will continue to be so excited about life around them, their imaginations will run wild with all the space they have for outdoor living. Thank you so much for sharing and have a Blessed day.

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Margaret!! Totally agree with you about the rat race, we had to GET OUT!

This is the best tiny house I have ever seen. It's perfect and I would love to have one just like it as long as I had the right property and plenty of space for gardens and animals. I am so happy for your family.

@smiththomson95

Жыл бұрын

Hello Judy How are you doing today?

@judyhoffler

Жыл бұрын

@@smiththomson95 I am doing great, hope you and your family are too. I so would love a home like your's. I love gardening and DIY projects. I am going to enjoy watching all your video's, I spend a lot of time doing that now (watching KZread) and doing crafts, crocheting and sewing oh and don't let me forget I love to fish and I can just walk outside to the back yard to do that since I live on a huge lake. My husband passed away in his sleep Oct. 5th, 2022, he had been on oxygen for ten years so sometimes I get lonely living bymyself but I have a cat and dog and I have grandkids come over every weekend. I try and keep myself busy.

@smiththomson95

Жыл бұрын

@@judyhoffler Oh sorry about your loss mind if we text else where

@smiththomson95

Жыл бұрын

@@judyhoffler You there?

LOVE it!……..how creative and how ingenious! How this truly fights against the “bad” vein of our establishment! What quality of life as well! Homesteading is SO important to learn, know and become pro at! Individual independence . God Bless!

I love this!! people look at me so crazy when I tell them I live in a shed haha. My best friend and my wife and I all live in a 10x20 double lofted shed with 3 dogs and 2 cats and honestly it’s great. Sometimes things do get tight when shuffling bigger items around but otherwise it’s great! Glad to see your guys build it’s wonderful and you guys have done an amazing job!

@stanleyhape8427

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's awesome I lived in multiple cottages that were smaller then that. They were actual houses though not herpy derpy sheds.

@kimberlykidd3755

Жыл бұрын

They are absolutely awesome! They are teaching their children real life skills, which in these days and times when things are so unsettled, we all need to know about farming, growing our own vegetables, and being able to live on our own. The bad thing is when you get older you need all of your medications, but if we had all live a lot cleaner like these people do and like people back in the day did we would probably have been healthier longer.

Oh my goodness your video and home is by far my favorite of all time ! This was so uplifting. Not only are you all a great loving family but offer practical and sensible living ! I also liked seeing your children home schooled. They have a nice life I think ! Love the farm animals. Great land space. I would love if you were my parents if I were still a child ! Great story you shared thank you!

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU sooooo much!!!! Wow you’re amazing!’

I live in a 12x24 same design as yours no electric or water. Been here over 16 years. I love my life.

SURPRISE! I am fixing up my 120 square foot shed into a cabin for me, a 69 year old woman, off grid to live in full time. I have to do ALL of the work myself cause I don't have the money to pay for help.

@returnofthereasoner3200

Жыл бұрын

Wishing you every success in your endeavor. One day at a time, one project at a time, you will achieve your goal. I am proud of you! 😊 🏠

@robinhorton4462

Жыл бұрын

I wish you the best of luck. I hope it goes well.

Families nowadays don't spend hardly any time together as a family. Nor are many people grateful for what they have, they want more, more, and more things, which mean nothing. If it can be replaced, it means nothing. You guys are wonderful family, and show what life is really all about.

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely Kimberly, we agree 💯!

Nice setup! The outdoor shower and outdoor laundry wouldn't work where I live. It can get as cold as -40°C here in Alberta during the winter. It seems harder to live in a tiny home here when it is too cold to spend much time outdoors for many months of the year.

Your home is beautiful and it’s really all you need. We live in 3000 square feet in a city, and our eventual goal is a much smaller, more manageable home on some acreage. For many years we had 4 kids in 1000 square feet before this “big” 🏡, and it’s a lovely way to really spend time together as a family✨

You're comment about the shower floor is brilliant. Thanks folks. Great house. Great family. May God continue to bless you.

Well done! 800 sq ft looks perfect. Outdoor laundry helps. And have always loved outdoor showers! Good job guys! Love the open ceiling makes a huge difference !

I love how intentional every space is! It's beautiful and functional, with so many creative ideas.

@smiththomson95

Жыл бұрын

Hello Laurie How are you doing today?

Hellooo !all the way from South Africa 🇿🇦 you have opened my mind to understanding and wanting this space for my family.thank you keep up the good work..

Currently living in a 10x17 portable garage from Harbor Freight. Totally off grid with 2 Beagles, a Great Pyrenees and a Pitty. Pretty sure a shed conversion like that would be easy peasy.

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

That sounds amazing!! Way to go!

Loved you and your home!! So refreshing to see people taking their time with their home.

@smiththomson95

Жыл бұрын

Hello Dear How are you doing today?

Love the house but even more I love the wife's shirt!

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

Oh that’s awesome! Buy the updated shirt here: www.spreadshirt.com/shop/user/better+together+homestead/ I recommend this company for a Shed to House: shedview.goupb.com/?dealer=1504 Let me know if there is anything else we can help with!

The small house craze is something else. My wife and I bought our 570sf house in 89’ (starter home). Raised two daughters here and have now taken in great aunt to care for her. My grandpa built his and grandma’s retirement home (380sf) in Galena, Mo in 1967. “Tiny house so cute and small, but full of love and that is all”.

This space is so beautiful, open and functional! It's the same size as an average 2 bedroom apartment so not really unusually small. The problem will start in a few years when the kids are older.

A few things. Your shower grout does nit matter. The waterproofing feature is a rubber pan liner underneath your tile. Also, you inspired us. We have 4 kids and decided to start homesteading. We had a few issues. UPB told us that in our state the DOT had a restriction on height of buildings during transport so our lofts would only be about 3 feet. We couldn't do that. Also, in TN living in a "ready removable" is ILLEGAL. So, instead we've bought 5 acres and built a barndominium, doing a lot of work ourselves. It all started with a built on site metal shed.

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

Leslie that is so awesome!!! Barndos are GREAT!!!!!! Yea, unfortunately some states are weird about Shed to Houses. But huge congrats!!!

@Romans828girl

Жыл бұрын

Maybe it depends on the county. We're in a sparsely populated, rural county inTennessee, and there are lots of people with shed to homes here.

If I were to go tiny, I would definitely want to move to a warmer climate where outside living is possible more months of the year than where I live now. I love the concept of a well designed outdoor kitchen, laundry and bathroom while still having just enough kitchen, etc. to get through the poor weather times, be it too hot, cold, rainy, etc. For me, the whole lifestyle choice is about being outside as much as possible.

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

Diane….. ABSOLUTELY!!!!!! You hit the nail on the head!

I could definitely do this! I'm single! & That leaves CRAZY OUTSIDE SPACE for my grandkids to play!❤️

This video gives me hope. I have a family of four which is way smaller than this family. And I always thought a shed or tiny home would be way too small for three bedrooms… I have one boy one girl so they need separate rooms and me and my girlfriend need a room. I thought it couldn’t be done but this proved me wrong. I am amazed at how nice and spacious this looks. I live in a single wide right now and I don’t own the land. My home is like 1200 square feet but this shed home feels much bigger.

I love this video because I can show my boyfriend that shed living is possible. 800 sq feet is actually bigger than every apartment I've ever had. I love your shower curtain and I completely agree that the shower pan would take away the worry of water leaking between tiles on your subfloor ❤

@railfanjames2368

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah you can show him how having children in a confined space ruins relationships lmai

@BetterTogetherLife

2 жыл бұрын

Yea man, this is not at all a helpful comment. I don’t think you should be a part of our Better Together community. Please feel free to unsubscribe.

@BetterTogetherLife

2 жыл бұрын

Ashley, you are 100% correct!!!!! So glad it gave you some ideas. 😁😁😁

@railfanjames2368

2 жыл бұрын

I’m gonna comment again just to clarify and dissolve conflict, if you don’t have kids this is great. If you do, there isn’t longevity at all. Like my mind went to, what are you gonna do with the three musketeers when you can’t find someone to watch them and it’s the anniversary? What are you gonna do if somehow there is a financial burden and you are stuck there for a long time, while those kids all sharing a room grow..and mature…so how’s that gonna work? I’m sure there are logical and good answers to these questions for people looking into this, but I’m still gonna make my sarcastic remark, because it is kinda funny thinking what your gonna do in the valentines situation lol. Anyway, no harshness meant at all, carry on.

@railfanjames2368

2 жыл бұрын

And one more thing, you can give your opinions about where people should be on the internet, but KZread algorithm brought me here, me being here I assume gives you money, if you monetize. So future advice, don’t say that, on your own platform. Because that’s basically burning a dollar. And you wouldn’t burn dollars.

I love what you have done with your small house, everything is so compact and useful

In your master bath I thought your wallpaper was a curtain to pull down for privacy. I really like it!

I love the small reading nook it was so cozy.

Love this! We also do the Charlotte Mason style homeschooling for our 4 boys. My wife's library wouldn't fit in your house though...

You guys are awesome, and I love you for sharing so much detail of what works, and where you’re looking to make modifications. Your shed to house conversion is most likely going to be my destiny and your sharing so much of the process is inspiring for my budget. So much of the land I’m seeing in my price range happen to have 1,000 sq foot minimum for the living space. I may do your double porch idea and close one/both in to finish off that square footage to meet those needs if that’s a stipulation I end up with.

@BetterTogetherLife

2 жыл бұрын

YUP! That is always an option to close in the porch. Thank you you so much for your kind words!

Love this minimalist lifestyle ☘️

I bought a little cottage on the neighborhood i grew up in. It was a small town with summer cottages.i have one of the original cottages built in 1935. 729 sq ft and i love my cozy little house.

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

Oh Kim that is AMAZING!!!

What about if you're a prepper and have lots of things to store, would you go with a second small shed, or say something like an insulated conex for your supplemental storage? Thanks

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

Well yes, I will say that once we got our studio we were able to REALLY crank up our preps. And when we only had the main house it was certainly a skill of creativity on where to hide our food storage. 🫣 Haha! BUT!!!! When it comes to homesteading…. We prefer to store a portion of our food OUTSIDE in the garden and animals.

@peggyvick935

Жыл бұрын

What’s an insulated conex ❓

@goofyroofy

Жыл бұрын

@@peggyvick935 an insulated shipping container.

@peggyvick935

Жыл бұрын

@@goofyroofy Lordy I feel like a moron. 🥴

@goofyroofy

Жыл бұрын

@@peggyvick935 not at all, dont worry^^

Wow I really want one of these Amish cabins to put on my in laws farm and these ideas are so unique and special!! Y’all are amazing! Can you post a link to the Facebook group?

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

Of course! Facebook.com/groups/shedtohouse

If one of your decks are south facing, you might want to add plastic wrapped panels. We did this in our home in Illinois on a 12 x 26 and deck. We basically made 3 x 8‘ panels that we put screening on and a second set of panels with plastic. We put them up late Sept or early Nov and in the fall and spring the plastic would help the deck heat up so much that it could heat our house. We didn’t turn on our furnace till late November and we were in northern Illinois. Passive solar is a great way to cut down on heating bills. Love what you’ve done.

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

Great idea!!!

We live in a 560sq ft house we bought in 1983 , raised our children and enjoyed having nieces and nephews stay over all the time. We have never added on toour house Our children are grown and have homes of their own and now our grandchildren come and stay for a few says through the summer.

Your home is a beautiful 🤩 I love the organization and the outdoor living areas. Two big porches, an outdoor shower and an outdoor laundry room! That’s so awesome. Country life is wonderful.

@kimberlykidd3755

Жыл бұрын

I loved how their kids are not in front of the screen all of the time and get a lot of outdoors exercise. Then watching on their screen together was wonderful! People who used to be close friends of ours and had four kids never, and I mean never, ever watched TV as a family. All the kids had TVs in their room, used as their babysitter, and they never monitor what they watched. I remember the oldest girl spent the weekend with us once and there was nothing on tv, we had cabled in, and I was watching The Walton's on a network that shows older TV shows, and she was so impressed and said what a great show was. And I asked her if she had never seen it before, and she said no, and I asked her if they ever watched Family TV together, and sadly, she said no.

Lol, have you ever watched "The Bus Life?" They have 10 kids in a bus!! Love your home, 🏡 too❣

@BetterTogetherLife

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, no we haven’t seen them! We NEED TO!!!!

@mrwendel1048

2 жыл бұрын

10 kids. Wow. That's alot of hard work 😁😁

We lived like this. Family of seven. In a barn style shed. Practical interior not as homely as the one in your video. We’re planning on living like this again soon in a semi rural setting but starting from a blank slate. Definitely some great ideas here. You’re house looks great and seems very functional. Thanks for sharing😊

@BetterTogetherLife

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your comment! Yes you can absolutely make this work, it’s not always easy, but possible! Thank you for your kind words!!

Awesome what you have done in a smaller space. As a single senior it would be so nice if the local governments and zoning would be easier to get such places approved. Would make it much easier for folks to keep a roof over their head. And as a single adult one could get by pretty easy with say a 32' length. With all of the issues people are having affording housing these days Tiny Houses are a great step to alleviating the problem.

Why does everyone think this is tiny or small? Most of the apartments I've lived in have been 600 square feet or less. I admit that 800 square feet may feel small with kids, but there are so many people showing their 'tiny' spaces which are actually pretty good sized.

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

I think tiny can be relative to your lifestyle. Micro would be an extreme term for our home. But 7 people in 800 square feet is small to us.🤷‍♀️

Was so so inspired by this video! I am so impressed, amazed and happy for you in raising your family to learn like all children should learn - by hands on experience, being outdoors and being self-sufficient. These are invaluable lessons in life and will be with them forever and hopefully when they grow and move on their own. They will have a solid foundation with which to carry on this amazing life lesson that cannot be learned or taught in school. Your children will learn more by this lifestyle than in any thousands of dollars college or school on this earth. I praise you and applaud you and wish you success, happiness and love in this amazing lifestyle you have chosen and created. And create by hard work, sweat and tears and over time. It is an ever-evolving experience. Truly inspirational!!! May God bless you and keep you in this lifestyle I believe that He(or She) meant for all of us to have!

This is one of the best I've seen , love the attitude of not being perfect to please others with the latest Pintrest post .... What a wonderful life

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

Oh thank you soooooo much!!!

I love the dramatic bathroom wallpaper in the small space

Such an adorable, well organized home! Did I miss the dimensions?

@kenhartman9981

Жыл бұрын

Hello Tena how are you doing?

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Tena!!

Love the T-shirt. My wife watches you guys a lot. I am trying to convince her to go the shed to house route. Where did you buy your shed?

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

Hi there Matthew THANK YOU!!! Well convincing a spouse for this kind of life is never easy. We recorded a 2 part podcast on this very subject! Buy the updated shirt here: www.spreadshirt.com/shop/user/better+together+homestead/ I recommend this company for a Shed to House: shedview.goupb.com/?dealer=1504 Let me know if there is anything else we can help with!

New here just saw your video durning scrolling...Wanted to say...❤your home!! Our mobile home is not big at all 16x68...whatever you have the important thing is ..You make it work for you!

Hi, guys! I came across this video, and I loved it. I have been looking into going "tiny" when I retire in about 12 years, but with my hoarding history I'm not sure I would be able to pull it off. Your insight is very interesting and I love all your creativity to make your home work for your growing family. You make sure the whole family does things together, while you avoid everyone being all on top of each other. I commend you for what you have done and that your homestead is a work in progress. Much success to all of you in your ongoing and future projects, and blessings to your family! I'll stay tuned for sure!

@BetterTogetherLife

3 ай бұрын

Thank you sooooo much!!!! You get it for sure! You are the people we make videos for. THANKS again and please be sure to comment sometime in the future, we will always do our best to respond!

Hey y’all!! Here are those links we talk you about. 😁😁 Buy our new “Grow Gardens” shirt here: www.spreadshirt.com/shop/user/better+together+homestead/men/clothing/t-shirts/ Download the FULL COST: bettertogetherlife.com/report/ Shed to House 3d Builder: shedview.goupb.com/?dealer=1504 ***Get all of the items we used to build our house here: bettertogetherlife.com/resources

@marywood8794

Жыл бұрын

Of everything that you mentioned, I know this might sound weird, but can we get that sour dough pizza recipe? I would love to try that with my teens!

@danaezzo8268

Жыл бұрын

WOW I HAVE A 10/20 ..Im hoping I can at least try the same with such smaller space..

Honestly at 800 square feet with those huge porches this house can't be classified as a tiny home

@BetterTogetherLife

2 жыл бұрын

Jeremy, did we say we live in a tiny house? Maybe we did. But my main question is….. how many square feet per person do you consider a “tiny house”?

Second video I have watched and that walk out of the front door made me laugh! I already love you guys!

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

Oh, well THANK YOU Brandi soooooo much!!! We really do appreciated it!

I love your build. In regards to your second bath...I love the wallpaper. Find a different wall color and I think you'll like it batter also

@ivettecampbell4151

Жыл бұрын

I also loved the wallpaper...i would paint the walls yellow to bring out the yellow on the wallpaper..

I love this! ❤️ My house is 4000 Sq ft. I'm older now and it's hard to clean it all. We are on a ranch with 2 dogs, a cat, a goat, ducks, chickens, 2 turtles, and a Peacock. Love having land but the house we have is too big. Have considered building a Barndominium. Love the open concept. Your place looks great. Especially with the porches and outdoor shower!

@smiththomson95

Жыл бұрын

Hello Terri How are you doing today?

Storage is definitley key. Its the little things like not having a space for your broom and vacuum cleaner that can drive you mad.

Absolutely appreciate your shirt! I just ran into this video and your shirt is the reason I kept watching. I subscribed and am looking forward to watching more.

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

Have you seen our new shirt design?? You’ll love it! kzread.infostore

Beautiful home, you guys have a great attitude. A home in progress means a home that does not define how you live, but is a home that's evolving as needed.

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely Dennis! We agree with you 💯!!

Love the wallpaper in the second powder room! The one with the navy background is so cheerful!

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

Yay, thank you Janet!!

Right now we are fam of 5 in two campers and always have little grandbaby and parents as well so your spot is totally up our alley !!! We are looking for property rn to start our home stead. Work in progress!! Thanks for the inspiration ❤

I love the outdoor spaces with porches on both sides! That's "me". I have always wanted a big porch

I love the tile and wallpaper in the master bathroom! The colors on the wall too. 2 bathrooms is so important!

I would have loved this! My husband and I would have saved so much money and arguing. Now at 74 & 78 we have found our comfortable and 55 years of marriage. Congratulations to both of you and your beautiful family. God bless you both Betty. 🙏🙏🥰🥰💕😘

I love this home. It's definitely not tiny, but they have a very large family. Love the lifestyle!❤

Peg board is what Julia Childs had in her home kitchen for all her cooking stuff she could hang on a wall with a black magic marker outline of each item so they knew exactly what went back where every time

@BetterTogetherLife

Жыл бұрын

Oh that’s a great idea!!

beautiful home and family! 💜