Hi folks. Don't forget security. There have been several reports of tiny houses actually being stolen in the United States. Even a tongue lock won't prevent a determined thief, so plan on how to secure it in your absence. Coming home in the aftermath of a burglary is bad, but coming back and finding your home gone takes it to a whole new level.

@Cherrykins

Жыл бұрын

tracking devices :D

@Cherrykins

Жыл бұрын

also google home, maybe even the pure threat of security cameras

@Cherrykins

Жыл бұрын

doesn't even have to be a real camera, could be totally fake, but at least a threat.

@ClappinDabbin

Жыл бұрын

The threat of me when I find them from by tracking my PC based on the tracker I put in it the day I got it, to prevent someone stealing it.

@ClappinDabbin

Жыл бұрын

That's how I secure it. Plus cameras, duh. 🤣🤣🤣

Finances 0:36 Location 2:02 Insurance 3:13 Climate 4:19 Inputs & Outputs 5:48

@Cuban20

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@AshAirheart1995

5 жыл бұрын

😊

@Oraerilla

4 жыл бұрын

Doing God’s work lol

@callforcoaching

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@CeceDeAnn

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Muy importante, folks. I am so glad someone finally did a video on the LEGAL CHALLENGES to tiny houses.

@beth8775

5 жыл бұрын

Some legal challenges - like sewer laws - are about public health. Size laws mostly started that way too; they came from old time tenement problems. The issue is often how to apply or how to update the laws to reflect current needs.

@monkeymoonky7900

5 жыл бұрын

@@beth8775 but it's still difficult to update it to meet citizen's need. The lobbyists and just ppl in the neighborhood not wanting more traffic, overpopulated schools, and certain demographics

@beth8775

5 жыл бұрын

@@monkeymoonky7900 Yes, it is generally difficult to get changes made. In order to build the best argument to, say, convince city council, it helps to know where it all started. These laws were absolutely necessary when they were made, and now a debate about whether they still are, or to what degree, is going on.

@jzt999

4 жыл бұрын

Size laws came about solely to exclude poorer people from richer neighborhoods. The people who got onto zoning boards were contractors, builders, lumberyard owners, and rich folks who wanted their property values to increase, and to kick out the people who had farmed or owned the land for generations. I'm a yankee, and that's where it started. So, go ahead and moan and groan about it all, but stop electing people with a monetary agenda to officiate over your housing options.

@user-ej4li1lt3d

4 жыл бұрын

Only if you had build your tiny house in the city. Be smart buy some land in the country or woods put tiny ur house and you avoid all them laws and rules the city has

I have a tiny house on rented land. It's a trailer in a trailer park.

@SouthernBelleReviews

4 жыл бұрын

In all seriousness trailers are the original tiny house and it's not fair that they get such a bad rap.

@mfdotbmoore

4 жыл бұрын

😭

@jadeskye7600

4 жыл бұрын

They have a bad reputation due to neighbors and the community itself

@jpoppinga8417

4 жыл бұрын

Glad someone else said this. Considering that some of these "tiny houses" end up costing more then a trailer house and many times the cost per square foot. Just for comparison I priced a brand new 12x55 trailer house. 2bd1ba. $50K before moving and setup. Just something to think about when looking at and pricing tiny homes.

@malikasjourney6075

4 жыл бұрын

😭😭😭

Something you also need to be aware of, especially if you have a house on wheels, is that the wheels deteriorate. So after living in the same place for a while, your tires might be without air, or even broken. In Norway, they use a lot of salt in the winter, so the base of your home might also turn into a pile of rust.... Isolation steal space, but it keeps the temperature more steady, so don't skimp on it. I got myself a cabin instead. I got a little apartment in the middle of the forest, electric, well water, burner toilet and several rooms.. It's a heaven, any upgrade will increase the value and make it easier to sell later on. It's just a 5 minute drive to the nearest store, 20 min to the nearest city. It's a cheaper solution than a house, but safer than a house on wheels.

@nhdawgrooma

4 жыл бұрын

Anne Nielsen 4 Thank you for saying this Anne. This has been my burning question for awhile yet your the first one I've read saying it. I imagine too that it's fairly tricky when you do have to swap out the tires, can't be easy?

@InfernosReaper

4 жыл бұрын

Usually, these things get parked somewhere and put up on jacks or something, which has issues in its own right.

@marlinaquiroz06

4 жыл бұрын

in LA the land of earthquakes is actually better to have wheels as a foundation as this house can sway in case one hits.

@laurentgravot7831

4 жыл бұрын

Seems good so far! Was easy to talk to about his My Shed Plans [Go Here=> *WoodBlueprints. Com* ]. Guided me in the right direction & helped me understand everything & in the end it was what I wanted

@helenevigdal2531

4 жыл бұрын

Hei Anne. Eg har også tenkt på å skaffe meg ei hytte istedet for hus, men viss ikkje hytta er bygd etter tek10/Tek17 er det nesten umulig å omregistrere den til heilårsbolig. Korleis har du klart det? Eller har du adresse registrert ein anna plass?

XD If you don't have insulation, no matter the climate, you're a fool.

@DylanBegazo

4 жыл бұрын

Sun Jara well said.

@SuperTigerTV

4 жыл бұрын

Not necessarily true AT ALL.

@gratefulbear2183

4 жыл бұрын

@@SuperTigerTV its true, your a fool if you dont have insulation. You can go without but it's a very foolish move

@fordrestored4646

4 жыл бұрын

SuperTigerTV nah it’s true

@Mona-kg6hy

4 жыл бұрын

@Klaa2 even countries with nice climates can deal with cold/heat waves that go far from the norm. Germany had to install air conditioning in old government buildings because even though their climate is usually quite cold/mild, they had a heat wave and it caused some people to pass out, I believe. Also, America is huge and has a wide range of climates, from wildly cold or hot areas to temperate areas like you mentioned. No matter the climate, however, insulation is important, especially as many tiny houses have large windows and don't usually seem to have fans or air conditioning. I really don't see why insulation is something you would deem unimportant or not worth the cost, when there's so many other ways to save money while building tiny houses

LOL, all the non-glamorous details about Tiny House living. This is why I would lean toward building and living on the cheap, so they don't become a financial liability. I don't understand the people who plunk 100K into them.

@hepthegreat4005

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Just get an rv at that point.

@ashlynwanderer2107

5 жыл бұрын

ikr? that'd be so scary! I'd love to build one just for fun from scrap materials from HFH, demolition, etc., and maybe live in it for a while, or a long time, but I wouldn't want to spend much money on one. I also feel like many tiny homes are still pretty excessive in build, size, and style. :P

@trahar6257

5 жыл бұрын

I grew up camping in rv’s so every time I see a “tiny house” I’m amazed how much worse and more expensive it than just buying a camper

@hepthegreat4005

5 жыл бұрын

@@trahar6257 used camper = 5000-10000, if you're trying to actually save money (and not just be trendy) it's the obvious choice.

@fgc-linux1650

5 жыл бұрын

@@trahar6257 Worse? No I've lived in an RV before and depending on how its built most tiny houses are much better than an RV. They can be more expensive or cheaper than a "camper". I'd rather live in a 100k 40 foot tiny house than a 100k 5th wheel RV any day.

Finally reality comes to the conversation! Thank you for pointing these vital pieces of information that many simply dont think of but, will have to address. Before is the time NOT after. YOU 🎸!

@mountainguy4710

5 жыл бұрын

Not after you guitar?

@reneea7811

5 жыл бұрын

@MountainGuy - Bar Rez is saying "YOU ROCK!" 🙂

Trailer weight, draw bar weight, brakes etc etc. Check with State motor registry! Before you draw the plans!

Health: If you are no longer able to climb to a lofted sleeping area due to health issues, then many tiny house designs are not going to be suitable for you.

@jeannelipham2583

4 жыл бұрын

There are some houses that are only movable by semi that have downstairs bedrooms. But here's the thing that escapes me, doesn't any one just build a "stay put" tiny house? There are a lot of older houses that are tiny by our standards. That is what I would want. Camping, I''ll use a camper. Living, I use a stay put house. To me, they offer more options. Property that is yours (gardens, etc,) much more opportunity for a floor plan. Again, I wouldn't mind having one if I were single, but it wouldn't be mobile. For heaven's sake, they are really not terribly safe in many parts of the country.

@InfernosReaper

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's why it's better to design around sleeping downstairs when possible. A loft only really works if you have decent stairs to it, but most designs only have that a ladder, which is really terrible to climb while half asleep. It's better to get a futon with a decent mattress(those actually do exist) then throw a good topper on it. Throw so drawers under it for some storage and it's good to go. Then you can sleep in the livingroom/lounge area no problem. The only way I can see the loft being particularly necessary is for guests or if you're putting a family in there.

@dm607

4 жыл бұрын

Or crawl to the bed with arthritic knees!

@NastyFool7

4 жыл бұрын

pro-tip: never get unhealthy enough to not be able to climb a ladder

@InfernosReaper

4 жыл бұрын

@@NastyFool7 If only it were that easy, but one twisted angle, broken leg, slipped disc, etc. and you're kinda screwed.

The only thing I didn’t think of was insurance on the road part. Thank you for the video. I am planning to build one before I retire.

@mattechols9941

5 жыл бұрын

If the trailer is hooked to your vehicle your vehicle insurance will cover it while on the road

@michaelbeattie6874

4 жыл бұрын

@@mattechols9941 No it wont... You have to research.

@kbanghart

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelbeattie6874 yeah, definitely for example in California you have to have a separate license for the towed vehicle

2 and a half years in a c class RV and I'm never going back to city life. I go where I want when I want, I can tailor how I live with my current finances, move to the best climate and fix things myself. And it's cheaper than the city. The only thing I'm looking forward to transitioning to is sail boat life so I can see more than here. Tiny homes are just heavier RVs as far as I can tell. Everything in an RV is already made for "tiny" mobile living. It's wonderful and I recommend it to everyone. Four friends have followed me into the life and it's worked for all of them in their own ways. I'm not against tiny homes, but if you're interested in them then check out RV, van and boat living too. Don't limit yourself just because it isn't fashionable.

@BrandyTexas214

3 жыл бұрын

Ok but where do you park? Do you stay in the same place?

@1997saltydog

3 жыл бұрын

Unless he's boon docking all the time, it's not cheaper than living in an apartment.

Thank you for providing serious information about actually living in a tiny house. Especially the insurance insight. So many videos only focus on the final cost to build. Great info guys!

Good video. The biggest problem with tiny houses I’ve found are the (arbitrary) limitations set up by governments that make them illegal or existing in a legal gray area. That means it is impossible or at least very hard to put down permanent roots with a tiny house on a certain piece of land without feeling like the situation is a house of cards that could be undone by arbitrary rules. I’d like to switch to a tiny home from my traditional home, but the risk isn’t worth it.

@ptotheatsign

5 жыл бұрын

richtea78 Yeah. I’m in the U.S. and here it is heavily restricted.

@GlobalEarthRepair

5 жыл бұрын

Tiny Houses on Wheels are a great way to get by the dumb regulations of most places. Talk to your county. They should fit in the same category as a large RV if it's on wheels - and they'll just make you get a proper septic tank.

@ptotheatsign

5 жыл бұрын

Global Earth Repair Unfortunately, one cannot live in a THOW as the primary dweller on a piece of land in most areas, as far as I have found.

@ZeoCyberG

5 жыл бұрын

@ptotheatsign - Again, depends on the area. Some places do allow it, others don't. States like Oregon have the Reach Codes now and Washington recently passed three bills that's allowing similar options... Some states it'll be harder than others but that's starting to change.

@tonylove1261

5 жыл бұрын

Yep, I agree. Even buying your own land in rural areas, other property/land owners don’t want them. ( Townships/Government has ruled against. Becomes a trailer park.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for being open and honest about the FULL cost of a tiny home. So many sites are dishonest and provide only the cost of materials, or cost of the build. My granddaughter put a deposit on a tiny home after being told it would cost $9000. When she realized utilities would cost as much as the house, she cancelled the sale and lost $3000.

This is one of the best tiny house videos I've ever seen, and I've seen hundreds. This is the first one that mentions the need for a car if, like most tiny house dwellers, you're in a somewhat remote location. This isn't just a financial issue - it's an environmental one, and it's so often ignored amongst the otherwise perfectly valid claims about tiny houses and reduction of environmental impact. Also especially helpful points about insurance and certifications. Thank you so much for a stellar video.

@lucygray6162

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, I've owned a car for over forty years, so I had a BOING! moment when she mentioned car ownership as a problem. I suppose it would be an issue for uprooted city dwellers who once existed with nothing but public transportation, but the US is car country. A vehicle is definitely a requirement for anyone moving to the country: how else would you bring supplies home from "town," a horse and wagon? get fuel for the tractor? If you or the kids have to go to a doctor? If the frost/heat/insects wipe out the veggie garden for six months? Playing Amish gets old if you weren't raised that way. Sustainability is fine until your kid gets bit by a rattlesnake 40 miles from the nearest hospital. A person in the country needs a truck, period. Enough for Mom, Dad, kids and the dog.

@loyevangelists

3 жыл бұрын

so when you think about it logically from an environmental standpoint. you may be reducing your carbon foot print a little by living in a tiny house but then increasing it substantially by owning and driving a car which is something that you may not have needed before. ( not to mention the cost of buying and maintaining a vehicle.) if you lived in a city and relied on public transportation. the buses are still going to run even if you are not on it

@user-nb2sn6id4r

4 күн бұрын

Stop worrying about something so untrue like carbon footprint please. So many scientists have already debunked that.

Really good video! It's nice to see someone lay out the realities of living in a tiny house and not just gloss over the "tough parts".

One issues with tiny houses is that, without the land ownership, they are basically super nice RVs, which will only depreciate in value as they get older. For better or worse, it is the land ownership under even old or tiny stationary houses which increases in value overtime. Back in the day, people bought a house mid-20s, lived there 40-50 years, and then sold the land/house…which was often a large part of their retirement funding. Unless there starts to be small land parcels for sale…this won’t happen with tiny houses. Tiny houses may (or may not) save on rent, but without land ownership (which could happen if small lots were for sale) tiny houses only will go down in price every year.

I lived on a boat for several years, so I have a good idea about the challenges of living is small areas. This video was very well thought out and provides a great list of things to consider, for those considering the tiny house experience. Well Done !!

Opinions on container homes on purchased land? Seriously considering investing in land to potentially build on. I’m only 20 but I wanna move forward with a sustainable lifestyle and permaculture farming. Your vids are awesome!

@donnaduncan1952

5 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@joseron523

5 жыл бұрын

Zircon on the same boat heard the fees for permits can offset the cost of a small house though

@jaysungardiner967

5 жыл бұрын

In the same boat as you man look up earthships it's another option is became aware of that I really like

@donalddavidson3354

5 жыл бұрын

I've heard container homes are rarely financially advantageous compared to other home types. Depending on your local building codes and whatnot, it's often cheaper and easier to just build a normal cottage or tiny house.

@geekyzombie

5 жыл бұрын

A moving tiny house and container living on your own land is completely different. I have a 2 story container home on a lake for summers and weekends. I did dig a well and it’s 100% solar panel. I did this only after the tiny house I had with a giant truck to pull it for travel ended up being ridiculously priced, including different state laws for traveling, gas and parking. I’ll break it down. It ended up costing me less to buy a plot of land 15 feet from a lake plus build out (myself) a 2 story modern container home AND I bought a used RV for travel and it was much less trouble than one tiny house.

Thank you so much for this! It's nice to know that someone thought about sharing the "not so glamorous" and responsible need to know things about this lifestyle! This was super helpful and I've been searching for a video to tell me exactly these things! 👏👏👏

Tiny houses are endlessly fascinating! Thanks for bringing up the realities of tiny home ownership. Preparation is always the first step to any success. 🏠🏡

Pretty much every problem you have to worry about with a regular house, but on a smaller scale. The prime benefit being you can take your house with you if you move so you save on typical packing, moving, and unpacking costs and stress.

This video needs to be spread far and wide!

Great information. Thank you for sharing the pros and cons for tiny houses. I love how your channel has grown over the past couple of years. Your content is pure, honest and different. Thanks again. Looking forward to your future videos

@ExploringAlternatives

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Brittney for being with us all this time and for your positive vibes :) :)

Those are great questions and answers. Thank you for taking out the time for this discussion. You guys are awesome 👌

Smart and well done ! Great content, as usual !

You guys are doing an awesome job showing us alternative ways to reduce the devastating impact of human activity on our ailing planet. Keep it up!

I love the tiny house movement. I live in a moble home I payed 10k for and made the inside really nice. The stress of no rent or mortgage is priceless.

Fabulous info, thanks for sharing! I'm happy I knew a few already, My research shall continue.

Thank you, this is very helpful. So often you hear only the fun aspects of tiny living and none of the real day to day needs and concerns.

Great video you two! You covered a lot of vital information! Thanks! ☺

Good to have people offering personally experienced & lived good advice 🌱🌿🌲

wow, i'm sure each one of these topics can be a series on it's own. thank you for sharing.

Thank you for your suggestions..... I have never considered some of the points that you made. I appreciate it.. You have been extremely helpful !!

This was really helpful, thank you! Id be keen to hear more about challenges (and their soluti9ns/outcomes) of tiny house build/buy and living. Hope you both are doing good in these crazy times 🌻

Thanks!! This is sooo informative and realistic. Also for putting out info that will help the tiny house communities.

Great video. Well organized and highlighting all the important stuff. Thanks!

Thank you for your help, I will now consider everything you have said, lots to think about, but so true

Thank you for sharing. I am planning for the past couple years. Getting ready soon. Your info is very much so appreciated. 🙂

Very good things to think about!! Thanks for sharing 😊💕

Thank you guys. This was an awesome video. Finally a good start point with questions for me to start planning!

This video was fantastic! thank you for addressing some of the realities so we tiny house dreamers could check ourselves!

Thank you for the information. Good things to think about. L ove your videos and really appreciate the time you put into this channel!

This is a VERY helpful video. THANK YOU :) I've been enjoying your excellent video content for years now. Keep up the excellent work, and ENJOY the journey.

Excellent video to keep things 'real' I also like the comments and discussion it has created for people like myself who are in the research phases. Thanks to all.

Another lovely informative video. Thank you for the hours that went into making this. Well done.

Great job. It was fun seeing all of the different tinies that I have seen on other videos. Someday my ship will come

Thank you so much for the advice! I am in the planning stage and this advice is very useful.

Are you kidding me, one of the best videos I've seen lately... muchas felicidades!

Useful and detailed information smartly presented! Thank you. Putting it all to good use.

That was actually really helpful! Thanks for making this video 👍

Clear, concise, and helpful. Thank you!

thank you another well-made informative video as per normal.

For 15 years I lived 5 days a week in a 256 sqft camper. My co-worker was spending $800 a month I was paying less that $150 including utilities.

Slap some yellow and red tow lights on that succa, for travels. Also, pour some cheap vodka h20 mix down the pipes, if you are not occupying it, during the winter months-

@laurentgravot7831

4 жыл бұрын

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Very well thought out and great ideas to think about.

Great, informative Video! Nice to have a heads up in advance. Merry Christmas!

thanks for the tips

Thank you so much for such an informative video. 💜

Thank you for making this video. It does answer some important questions that I have.

AbsoLUTELY! We need more of this practicality!

That was great information. Thank you for sharing.

I already have my land and have decided to build my own house. You gave me things to think about and make sure I incorporate into the build so thank you!

Thank you for making this video, I have my sites set on buying a custom built tint house and some land to put it on but I’m doing my research now while I save money. All the information I can get (real information like this) is really helping and will help me make an informed decision when it comes time to put plans into actions. My heart is set though 😍

wow great info. thx for this. we are considering a tiny house so all of these things are relevant.

I have been looking at tiny house construction maintenance operation etc. for quite a while. I think you've covered all of the main considerations that I have found. I'd like to add that it's a good idea to consider a tiny house an RV. Factory made tiny houses will actually have a designation/placard as an RV.

You two are really great and I love your presentations and you are appreciated!

Thanks this has been the most informative videos on tiny s .

The best video I have seen on this often ignored subject Thanks for posting it!

This was great information! Thank you so much!

Some really good points thanks for sharing

Thanks fir your advice have nice Christmas 🎄

Great job with useful information. TYVM!💫

Thank you, guys! A very informative video 👍

Some very good points. Thank you.

Thank you very much - very useful information for me to take into account in my current planning stage.

Such a good video! Thank you for sharing!

Excellent info & well done! Short & sweet!

as always , informative,useful, to the point...amazing tips...awesome souls to watch:) superb! thank you so much:) lovely lovely to watch your videos all the time:)

@ExploringAlternatives

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the positive comment, really happy you found this video helpful :) :)

Very well done & informational video. Thanks for uploading.

Thanks guys, it's really helpful!

Thank you for this. It was very helpful.

This is some excellent advice. Thank you ☺

Thank you for these wonderful tips!

Thanks guys, great info! Cheers, Tiina

Lots of great tips before going Tiny!!! I'm in one of those situations where it'd be hard to live/park my tiny legally near where I work. That is my biggest hurdle for going tiny. i'm currently debating if it's worth moving in 2-5 years to go tiny. Either way I'm saving up so I can build something of my own design in 2-5 years. 😃

Thank you for the helpful information. 😊

Thank YOU for this crucial info! 👏👏👏

Thank you very much for bringing these very important facts the forefront of peoples minds before diving into what could be a altruistic idea” only … this is such a well done video and I thank you for your time and effort you put into it. This is SUCH AN EXCELLENT VIDEO W/ EXCELLENT INFO FOR ANYONE BEFORE TAKING THE PLUNGE to PURCHASE or BUILD A TINY HOME❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

Important issues to think about. Thank You.

I’m a long haul truck driver. I live in a tiny house that would scare most people

It would be interesting to see a small Tiny Guide series like this

This was great information! Thank you.

Props for addressing these issues! Reality check!

Tiny houses are for one person as interm housing alternative. Maybe a couple if you work or play alot outside.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

I'm 23 and want to start building my future! I like stability but it's damn impossible 😭😭

@MicahTheExecutioner

4 жыл бұрын

Tomipeace13 same here sis

@johndeveney3878

4 жыл бұрын

Buy unrestricted land in an unincorporated town, then build a min sqft house, done

@InfernosReaper

4 жыл бұрын

It's not impossible, but ya gotta be smart about it.

@lll3388

4 жыл бұрын

Yea in Cali

@nightterror007

4 жыл бұрын

Use FHA loan to buy a duplex, fix it up, rent one side out and live in the other. Live there 1 year, buy another and rent out the entire first duplex. Repeat...

Very informative! Thanks for sharing

Excellent information... Thanks for that