Aussie couple builds off-grid mobile home with 2 containers

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8 жыл бұрын

Paul Chambers had began building a home out of two shipping containers as a project, but when his wife got tired of suburbia and put their four-bedroom home on the market, his project became the couple’s full-time home (Paul’s ebook: www.buildshippingcontainerhouse.com)
Paul and Sarah Chambers were living in rural Scotland when Paul received a job offer in Australia. They packed their belongings and moved to a large home with a pool in an Australian suburb. After only a few months, they began to tire of spending so much of their income on their home. They also felt they’d lost touch with nature and a more active lifestyle (“there weren’t even any trails for walking”, explains Sarah).
So they sold their home and moved with Paul’s “project”: two shipping containers he’d been transforming into a kitchen/bathroom + bedroom/living room. They found someone willing to let them park their new home on their rural property in exchange for making improvements to the land.
When the couple first moved onto the property, the home was a very simple shelter and over the following three years, they built the containers into a proper home.
Their home is completely off the electric and water grids. When they first moved to the bush they used a 3kw Honda generator, but they’ve since installed 2Kw of photovoltaic panels and a bank of batteries and phased out the generator. They have enough energy to power their home with all its conventional appliances, including a standard fridge/freezer. For heating, they rely on firewood (collected from fallen trees on the property; they have “not cut down a single tree”). For air conditioning, they use fans and AC “during really hot days”.
In the beginning they had to rely on water deliveries, but Paul has since installed an extensive rainwater capture setup- both on the roof and gutters beneath the home- which provides for all their water needs: 65 square metres of rain water collection in 10,000 liters of storage. The indoor bathroom includes a shower, but Paul built an outdoor, open air bathtub which they heat with solar in the summertime.
They’ve also created an extensive vegetable garden inside a netted garden cage (after the animals and hot sun destroyed their first attempts). For eggs, they have two hen houses.
Paul has published an ebook explaining how he built the home including a step-by-step guide: buying and moving shipping containers, a wiring diagram and schematics, installing solar panels and a breakdown of costs.
Paul’s youtube channel: / paulcreatesuccess
Original story: faircompanies.com/videos/view/...

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@DavidSanchez-kk5wo 5 жыл бұрын

These days everyone is so obsessed with material things, big houses, fancy cars and owning a whole bunch of stuff you two are a breath of fresh air!!! Living a simple efficient off grid life is beautiful. We all can learn from you, thank you for being such wonderful people and may you be blessed with longevity, success and good health

@patriciadiaz1753 2 жыл бұрын

AMEN!!!

@tucker2074 Жыл бұрын

Imagine everyone understanding how easy it is to use solar power, now you can understand why society is moulded into wanting material things

@lisetteem588 6 ай бұрын

and they weren't before? I think the opposite. more ppl are into tiny homes.

@zzMikaelKalelzz 8 жыл бұрын

This gentleman missed his calling as a narrator. His narration made this a lot more enjoyable to watch. Brilliant way to live. Kudos.

@RatedArggg 8 жыл бұрын

I agree. I can understand everything he says despite his strong accent, plus a deep, resonant voice doesn't hurt.

@randar1969 8 жыл бұрын

agreed perfectly understandable even for someone like me who's first language isn't even english and lives on the opposite site of the globe from australia (netherlands)

@vectorconcepts1 8 жыл бұрын

i don't know what it is ? but i AGREE zzMikaelKalelzz !.......the guys voice is just ?.............. i dunno ! ............. scholastically soothing ! .....................i'm so happy for him and his wife ! what a GREAT ! COMBINATION ! she has to be a special woman to put up with his creative ideas !..............lol, its probably in his voice that soothe her nerves ! lol

@zzMikaelKalelzz 8 жыл бұрын

+vectorconcepts1 id move to the middle of nowhere with him explaining the benefits lol

@80Matthias80 8 жыл бұрын

That's funny I was thinking the exact same thing, this guy should get paid to narrate videos.

@jdwhodey 4 жыл бұрын

Such a great video to watch. I feel that I got pretty lucky to randomly stumble upon this. KZfaq is the reason I don't do cable anymore. You won't find anything this golden on TV. I'm seriously considering trying to live this type of lifestyle. Seems like it would be a nice break from this hectic life that the majority of us live. There is more physical labor required, no doubt. But the freedom your mind would attain from this lifestyle must feel amazing. I appreciate every second in this 44 minute video, thanks for uploading it!

@capt.dankorn4919 2 жыл бұрын

To be admired, congratulations

@catchmeifyouvan7754 4 жыл бұрын

This is what I needed to see, a long term construction on a limited budget! Thank you for saying it doesnt have to happen in 6months

@andikadimasprasetyo5758 2 жыл бұрын

Yes ma'am

@anastasiarenaud2568 8 жыл бұрын

That little duck hurrying to not be left behind is the cutest thing I have seen in ages.

@valdanowill 8 жыл бұрын

I love this kind of stuff.

@markrigsby2107 8 жыл бұрын

It can be done

@casserole7926 8 жыл бұрын

Me too

@valdanowill 8 жыл бұрын

Lets do it then.

@just-dl 8 жыл бұрын

I'm game. I need to learn a few things, though: 1) welding, 2) "sweating" pipes 3) how to not kill plants/gardens 4) how to upholster. I'm jiggy with all the structural bits, and can noodle my way through the electronics, woodworking and power systems. Oh, and I need a friend with a huge chunk of land like that I can play on....who d'ya know...? :-)

@dictator3967 7 жыл бұрын

I can Garden I'm taking Horticulture but all the other things I couldn't do

@drazicmilosovic1065 4 жыл бұрын

“....and that’s the reason the project took so long...” yeah, go easy on yourself bro! You were working full time, had to periodically save funds to build, plus you learnt your way through on the fly. As far as I’m concerned you kicked a goal and have provided an educational experience to inform and inspire others as well. Hats off !!

@linnerhawkins8234 3 жыл бұрын

When you say it like that who could deny?i agree 100% facts not fiction.GREAT job on every/ALL aspects.

@FloridaManConstruction 3 жыл бұрын

I freakin love this! Been an old house guy for 25 years and can relate to his experiences. It ain’t what ya buy its what ya build! Y’all are fantastic!

@paulcreatesuccess 8 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Kirsten, I have just watched it again. You did an amazing job, and I deeply appreciate it. Your channel inspired many aspects of this project. Watching people share their wisdom allowed me to build our home. KZfaq has become a university that anyone can access. Bless you. Paul

@johnwinters2025 8 жыл бұрын

Thabks Paul for allowing us in to you and your wifes world and Thank You Kristen for all your hard work

@johnwinters2025 8 жыл бұрын

Thabks Paul for allowing us in to you and your wifes world and Thank You Kristen for all your hard work

@kaymackgee 8 жыл бұрын

*British couple ;)

@doyle201206 8 жыл бұрын

English Couple :)

@paulthompson5416 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul fantastic job👍🏼 This might sound like a really stupid question but I'll ask it anyhow🤔 Do you not get crocodiles in the outback that you need to be careful off when swimming in the lake? Sorry if this is a stupid one I was just wondering Love your home excellent video Thanks

@rawlawgirl 8 жыл бұрын

This, to date, is the most amazing off-grid house I have ever seen. Plus, I LOVE their attitude and just-do-it mentality. I even love the dog and the ducks! Thank you for sharing this.

@soniag4516 6 жыл бұрын

Yup I would too if the guy does all the hard work like this Scottish man does.

@wynnhorton1208 3 жыл бұрын

@Karrie Dee He said he was Scottish, I thought...or, was he a Brit living in Scotland or vice versa?

@brads6777 4 жыл бұрын

This guy could definitely be a narrator for nature shows

@Irishkingking 4 жыл бұрын

he's annoying kid that voice is

@alllivesmatter8104 4 жыл бұрын

I thought exactly the same!👏

@Irishkingking 4 жыл бұрын

@Ms overcomer of Wat pal

@TheVetusMores 4 жыл бұрын

He reminds me (at least vaguely) of a sort of muted Michael Caine. It's a very nice voice, I think.

@idyrazlanismail6372 4 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@annorthover9681 4 жыл бұрын

We bought land in a remote, totally off the grid area in Alaska. Have had to ship everything there in the three containers we have planned to use as a home and one as a workshop. Contending with snow and ice adds a whole other aspect. Hard work. Large rewards. We love it.

@jefftaylor536 4 жыл бұрын

Look up lizard skin coatings

@brendamcdonall5798 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, please do a video of your Alaska home and all the experiences.

@TheVetusMores 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! I'm sure I speak for the rest of us when I _beg you_ to capture as much of this as you can on video and share your experience with us! Alaska is magnificent, and truly the perfect place for living off the grid. I can certainly imagine the challenges of working on construction in that ever-changing environment. But it will be _so_ worth it! Or are you already done?

@annorthover9681 4 жыл бұрын

Rosary we will only be finished in a year or two. Typewriters here are harsh which only leaves a couple of gorgeous summer months to get work done.

@annorthover9681 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheVetusMores Winters here are harsh. Don't know why the tablet changed that to typewriters. Ha ha ha.

@KALYNSHangingOutWithKalyn 8 жыл бұрын

I love that they said be as self reliant as possible and you will have less stress in your life.:)

@KernelPanic 8 жыл бұрын

The most worthwhile 44 minutes I've spent on youtube. Thank you for sharing this.

@ahmadnoorani3433 4 жыл бұрын

Seriously yes

@jenniferbrowne4030 4 жыл бұрын

U did a great job explaining this, I enjoyed it, wish u n ur wife the best HV a beautiful life

@cousinvera2910 4 жыл бұрын

I just love his voice soothing

@mrwill7834 4 жыл бұрын

what a massive respect and admiration I feel for this couple. How happy the are, and quite rightly so, they have worked so very hard in their achievements. fantastic.

@user-ze2jd5zg3z 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing what man can do, I always imagined life as so. Not what is today. Respect to you.

@grifo7314 3 жыл бұрын

I watch to the end wanting more....very earthy couple 🥰

@kkgoviral1820 4 жыл бұрын

I watch so many of these type of videos. In this man the only one broke everything down how to live this life thank you many BLESSINGS to you and your wife

@Trpl-X 4 жыл бұрын

And the best part of it, it's 'Mobile'🙌🏾😎

@mariaenriquez5584 4 жыл бұрын

Me.to💙

@ef5842 4 жыл бұрын

I want ti do this, but the course costs more than I have.

@strawberrychoc93 7 жыл бұрын

This is my favourite build a house video. The fact that they have overcome uncountable challenges in their own ways, trying to build their ideal home is amazing!

@tonyblackmon6356 8 жыл бұрын

This is the best video on building a house out of a shipping container I've seen yet. Very informative.

@giganinja2 8 жыл бұрын

yes i too will one day build my very own home out of a shipping container

@moek8924 8 жыл бұрын

and very inspiring.

@Growmap 7 жыл бұрын

Agreed, but there is one that shows that the guy turned the containers upside down so that the bottom is the roof. His video explained why that was better. Worth searching out if you're going to build using containers.

@tonyblackmon6356 7 жыл бұрын

I'll have to check that out. Thanks.

@optimusakc 7 жыл бұрын

When you guys get a chance take a look at the Bush Block video series. Very long in depth on the whole process.

@peterotieno6611 4 жыл бұрын

when i started i thought - no way am gonna watch 40+min of this....it was interesting and learnt show much. couldn't believe I reached the end. We hadn't planned how to manage washing clothes, proper piping and waste in ours and this just gave me an idea. Also, the idea of solar really helped. Thanks.

@marycandullo526 4 жыл бұрын

I am nine minutes into this video and I am enjoying the presentation. I can feel Paul's innovation. Thank you for sharing his story.

@organicherbalcoloncleanse6720 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this for us Kirsten, you have done a really good job of almost 4 years work in this fab video. Your work inspires people to create an adventure of their own. Light Abound Sarah Chambers

@kirstendirksen 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sarah for sharing your story. I appreciate the effort it took for you both to not just settle (in your case in the 4 bedroom suburban home). At times it can be easier to settle for convention then put in the work to craft your life/home. I can see all the hard work it's been (particularly living through 3 years of construction), but it seems it has paid off.

@CrankyBubushka 8 жыл бұрын

You have such a beautiful home. Thank you for sharing it on You Tube :)

@CareyaJones 7 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love the concept of living independent and free in this way. The link to your book is no longer working. I would appreciate it very much if you could please repost the link to your ebook again in the comments section. Enjoy your beautiful lifestyle and home. The further I move from the city, the happier I become. Thanks for sharing.

@franksarago3133 7 жыл бұрын

Herbal Detox

@brucethehealer 7 жыл бұрын

In 2009 I lost my 4 bedroomed luxury house! Overnight I was reduced to living minimalist in an American RV. After losing the house, I was also involved in a near fatal RTC, this left me with brain trauma for 4 years, costing me everything else I'd spent 30 years acquiring! My next loss was my beloved Mum in 2014 after nursing her to the end with Motor Neuron Disease. Now there's just me left, alone and having watched your video I am brimming with envy! As a multi-skilled tradesman, and one who now shuns the trappings of house ownership I feel driven to follow your example. A massive thank you for making the video of your adventure.

@tonicoote6388 6 жыл бұрын

BRUCE LEE Blessings you stood the test and moved on. Follow your dreams master builder.

@springranch1384 6 жыл бұрын

BRUCE LEE Well and wisely stated. Much admiration for you for enduring crappy times, but persevering. Am sending you salutary hugs, Bruce👏🖒👏🖒👏🖒👏🖒👏🐓🖒👏🖒👏🖒 And a chicken. Just noticed it. 😁

@SouthSideScotty47 6 жыл бұрын

BRUCE LEE be like water💦

@kennethkeen4988 6 жыл бұрын

What is an RV? What is RTC? Where is NRW? Please use English terms as hillbillies are a minority and have not yet been recognised as being of importance to be included in the United Nations statutes.

@williamallman299 6 жыл бұрын

+kenneth keen RV is a well-known American English abbreviation for Recreational Vehicle. Come down off your high-horse. I'm not familiar with the abbreviation RTC, but from the context I'd guess it means some type of rear collision. As for NRW, that's not even in the original comment so I don't know where you got that from....maybe out of your ass? I've seen similar disparaging comments from you on other YT videos.....stop being such a smug dick just so you can feel superior, it makes you look like SUCH an ass.

@janeguarnera7700 4 жыл бұрын

Lived off the grid for awhile, a tad more primitive; but never went without the basics. Y'all did an awesome job of creating so many amenities. Bravo!

@briheenknuckles9921 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing what man can do, I always imagined life as so. Not what is today. Respect to you.

@GeorgeStephen1959 8 жыл бұрын

I love Paul's and Sarah's projects, one of the best 44mins of watching I have ever watched on KZfaq :-)

@RobbsHomemadeLife 8 жыл бұрын

this is one of those videos that seem long in the beginning but make you wish it was even longer at the end, very inspirational, thanks for posting.

@bottomratmom7329 4 жыл бұрын

Finally! A realistic look at building a shipping container home. It's not easy. It takes a long time and it's not always going to be perfect. I like his idea for the ceiling and the lights. And the sliding door is a great space saving idea. I hope it turns out exactly like they want it. I wish them luck and I hope they're happy in their off-grid home. P.S. I could listen to him talk all day long. He has a great voice. He would have a great career in narrating or radio.

@JayYoung1000 4 жыл бұрын

The 2 of u can accomplish anything when u both have the same mindset & goals. They did an awesome job on their home.

@helperfunction4981 8 жыл бұрын

I too have built a mobile home from a 40 ft shipping container. I have used spray foam insulation because in my climate zone there would be condensation buildup on the inner surface of the metal. I then installed drywall after the insulation was done. I won't go in detail, but there was so much stuff I had to research to do it right it was insane. I calculated the surface dew point for the condensation, then decided what thickness of spray foam I'm going to spray on. I have used closed cell foam that gave me around R 6 insulation per inch of thickness. Sprayed it on myself with a regular compressor and a paint addon but with a wider nozzle I drilled the hole wider myself since I didn't find one for sale. Got the foam very cheap form a pool insulation company. When putting up the drywall I had to invent my own metal profiles and weld them on the roof underside to prevent the roof from flexing inwards when walking on it. I used very thick steel omega profiles of 6 mm thick black steel, had to ramp up my stick welder up to like 250 amps to get good weld penetration. When the roof was strong enough I covered it with a thick layer of tar and then poured a 10 cm thick layer of concrete (reinforced with steel rods ofc) on the roof to make a rooftop like a balcony to be used to chill out on, I even welded on a 406L stainless steel fence around the edge/perimeter. Installed all stainless steel sliding doors and windows, I tried to avoid using wood wherever I could to make it timeless and indestructible, no termite worries etc. but it had to be corrosion resistant, and I know that the container itself is made from corten so that was fine, but I had to use stainless s. everywhere else for aesthetics reasons and that was very expensive. I won't even go into all the solar and generator stuff I did for electricity, I'll just say that I converted a diesel gen to work on cooking oil which I get for ~2 kunas per liter (0.25 cents), I also drive my car on that stuff. Soundproofed my gen too, programmed a couple microcontrollers (am a low level embedded programmer btw so that was the easiest part) to automate various things, like when the deep cycle batteries drop below certain voltage the generator fires up automatically; or a system I made to automate air exchange - it measures, via n of fan revolutions, how much air it took in vs exhausted, all of that so I could have nice fresh air in at all times, and it prevents condensation, it also automatically heats/cools the intake air via finned radiator bolted on the fan dependant on the outside temp; I basically made my own custom HVAC. I did everything by myslef, no outside help, It took 3 years; I have enough knowledge and experience now to write a book easily, but that won't happen since that is not my field of interest, and I turned from low level embedded programming to a full blown mmo project I took on recently, so there is no time either. I stumbled upon this video and thought I'd share my 2 cents of my experience "on the fly"/"inline" right here in the comment section.

@leannaestep3066 6 жыл бұрын

This should be televised. It was so informative and interesting.

@CrazyWhiteVanDriver 4 жыл бұрын

they don't want sheep knowing how to exit the system. in fact.

@desertrose6100 4 жыл бұрын

Ned Kelly so true

@Yessssz 3 жыл бұрын

What a lovely couple, and thank you to everyone involved in this project. It shows what life can be like and what it takes to make it happen in a straight forward, no bs manner. I’m storing this info with the hopes of being more self sufficient in the future. It seems like you can do a little at a time and add on from there as time, resources, and comfort levels line up. I dream about not being a wage slave, and living a life where I can be more true to myself. Thanks again for the inspiration and I hope to see more in the future. 🙂

@janwoodward7360 4 жыл бұрын

Been living in the same “ building site” now for almost 40 years. You’re preaching to the choir...so right. Keep going it’s worth it!

@loverslanehawj6244 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing lifestyle away from bills on top of bills. He said he's not a builder and not a gardener but built amazing container home, power systems, water usage, customize tub and fruits/vegetables fresh off the vines. He can survive in the wilderness.

@mcdee56 8 жыл бұрын

What I like best is your calm, mature approach that is reflected in this video! We lived in a tipi for 2 years at 6500 feet above sea level in Colorado. Had our own Native American sweat lodge and would roll in the snow to cool off. We both worked day jobs the entire time. So glad I didnt wait til I was old to do this! One of the best chapters of my life! Cheers!

@servraghgiorsal7382 2 жыл бұрын

Me too..we bought an old arkansas homestead in National Forest, and built our farm while working construction. Happiest time of my life, but husband wanted divorce and moved to town... I have such memories 😊😊😢☺️

@MaiAnhNgoNguyen12 4 жыл бұрын

After years and years I still feel this video is the most informative one, it answers all of my question whenever I see a container or small house like how do they deal with this and that. That guy should publish a book on details involving building container ship (y)

@barbibutton9619 3 жыл бұрын

He did. Read the description

@croon4u 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you. I'm nowhere near action phase but this is great for collecting off-grid ideas for comparison. I also like that you show some trial and error and why you changed some items... the reuse of water set up for gardens is also great, and the "under-gutters" to capture a much rain as possible. Excellent.

@helicart 7 жыл бұрын

great video. really appreciated that you didn't have silly background music....just nature! it was so relaxing and enticing to watch, and kindled long forgotten dreams for me. I like your style of narration too. You can tell you live a more relaxed life away from the frenzy of the city.

@quekvincent5981 7 жыл бұрын

Great work! Didn't expect myself sitting through the entire 45min watching it.

@paulsilva1357 5 жыл бұрын

Watching James May build this house is the most satisfying moment of this week so far.

@fazenate9068 3 жыл бұрын

this guy is a great narrator, I started watching not intending to look at the whole thing, he caught me off guard. Glad I watched it Thanks for sharing. n God bless you and your wife

@d.hildebrandella755 3 жыл бұрын

This gentleman missed his calling as a narrator. His narration made this a lot more enjoyable to watch. Brilliant way to live. Kudos.

@mahierangaperera2272 6 жыл бұрын

My dream. I am a truck driver from Melbourne and every time I cart a container I think of this idea. Thank you for this video .

@kennethkeen4988 6 жыл бұрын

Then stop carting.

@josephdesouza4128 5 жыл бұрын

I can get you one really cheap. Contact me.

@hammatime94 5 жыл бұрын

I'm looking to get into the transport industry and truck driving in WA so I can build a container home on a self sufficient bush block.

@dwynepen7626 4 жыл бұрын

Or buy a 53" trailer and convert to a home then can move whenever with truck tractor or Lori maybe yous call it there

@Junior-ee2fo 8 жыл бұрын

I can't believe I just watched the entire video, I think it was the soothing foreign accent.

@alfredoloaiza1186 8 жыл бұрын

the most boring way to show AMAZING info.

@denisefletcher1608 7 жыл бұрын

Junior I kept thinking of Anthony Hopkins, listening to him speak

@ludy41 5 жыл бұрын

@@denisefletcher1608 Anthony Hopkins is Welsh. This guy is English

@ripplewaters388 5 жыл бұрын

@@denisefletcher1608 Like his voice in Silence of the Lambs! Hypnotic!

@beckylynn209 4 жыл бұрын

You two are just amazing! Two culture shock's coming from Scotland to the bush and then living in that long skinny home, and your perseverance was just remarkable!! I loved living in the country n having lots of wildlife.. You have done a beautiful job.. Good luck to you all!! 👍🏻🤗✌️

@sherylcat7231 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I happened on this you tube delight. I am sad it ended. What a great attitude working thru the build etc.....the smile on their faces makes me smile. Loved listening and watching. I am absorbing a lot of great moments......thanks for sharing with us we need more of the same. Off gridness.

@haywingpong5371 5 жыл бұрын

You are not just a house builder, but also one of those who dare to build themselves a viable way of life in freedom. You are all heroes to me.

@STIZEN9 7 жыл бұрын

At 6:50 I love the way you had the two lengths of steel positioned so that when you completed the cut, that heavy piece of steel would conveniently slide away from you and outwards!! Forget pushing it out as you finish the cut, or even just letting it fall where it may. I can honestly say that I would NOT have thought about doing it like that! Thanks for sharing your skills.

@bcm1567 5 жыл бұрын

its wood strapping to make the steel slide away

@trinifirst6702 7 жыл бұрын

Your documentary should be on tv. it's certainly quite professionally done.

@kennethkeen4988 6 жыл бұрын

Not professional. It was cut by Kirsten who doesn't check her cuts and makes lots of mistakes and is too lazy to go back and correct them. Any professional will recognise that quite quickly.

@adidasaddict2023 4 жыл бұрын

@@kennethkeen4988 ypur just jealous coz you havent got 1. Jealously get you nowhere

@sharonwangari3693 4 жыл бұрын

I have enjoyed watching this couple tell their story. Its one of the many videos watched that has a good detail of how they did their home. love their water system for their gardening,time saving. good one

@timcent7199 3 жыл бұрын

Throw away your tranquilizers and watch this video. I'm as relaxed as waking up from surgery. Amazing!

@julianamoura8186 7 жыл бұрын

Best video about container. Great.

@julianamoura8186 7 жыл бұрын

From Brazil, whit care.

@jeansmith1388 7 жыл бұрын

Juliana Moura

@jeansmith1388 7 жыл бұрын

@johnburge8055 6 жыл бұрын

Juliana Moura of

@noahtebben2467 6 жыл бұрын

I got really high, and I happened to stumble onto this video, and it was wonderful. I kept smoking while this video played in the background, I thinking it was just some short video. But then the video made me really happy and it surged a feeling of unity with nature through me.

@readingroomcafeproject 3 жыл бұрын

I'm playing my annual game of "what if I had loads of space and the balls to actually do it" and watching dozens of container home builds. This is one of my favorates.

@rosaespinal7698 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely enjoyed this video so much that I've begun to have serious conversations with not only my husband but my youngest son and daughter in law about doing this, after all, they're the ones who'll be helping us, when we're able to buy the land and everything we'll need, to get off this damn grid. Thank you for posting.

@kittybell644 8 жыл бұрын

Paul's journey is an awesome one to watch. I highly recommend taking a weekend to watch his video series. It was nice to hear his wife's perspective in this particular video. She doesn't say much in their series. Great video!

@casserole7926 8 жыл бұрын

All I did was look up a certain video.... And I stumbled upon this, and people living in vans. I have never been more interested. 😂

@just-dl 8 жыл бұрын

warning...this topic is addictive. I used to have a real life, 8,422,633 videos ago..... (sigh) :-)

@casserole7926 8 жыл бұрын

hah

@garylytle7185 7 жыл бұрын

Casserole

@andreaverno1888 6 жыл бұрын

Same here lol.

@melissastugis38 4 жыл бұрын

I love the way his English is and he does explain how to build this home in a good way.

@notcomatose6602 5 жыл бұрын

These people are so admirable. I would have loved this lifestyle. One can make a bad choice early in life that one can never escape. This is exactly what I would love. I am a hard worker and strong but now at 76 and single will live vicariously watching the wonderful loving couples make their real world like this. Wishing them a long life w great health.

@sandieman 7 жыл бұрын

Watched all 45 minutes of this, such a great job clearly walking through things. Amazing off the grid setup!

@Mrstiaandlexie 6 жыл бұрын

wow so inspiring, I do agree with this couple about getting "out of the system"!!

@michaelgonzales5599 4 жыл бұрын

Moran

@filipmacamhalghaidh9493 4 жыл бұрын

@@michaelgonzales5599 lol

@glowinthadark 4 жыл бұрын

@@filipmacamhalghaidh9493 genius it is

@v.bmangalia8978 4 жыл бұрын

👍

@1960ARC 4 жыл бұрын

Agree, 33?

@derekperry7606 4 жыл бұрын

I have watched hundreds of videos on building shipping container / tiny homes. This is the best I have seen. Top marks.

@unconventionalforager6389 3 жыл бұрын

Seeing this again I’ve gained an even better perspective than when I lived in a house in 2018. Now living tiny in 2020 makes me feel more excited about the possibilities

@Mazxlol 8 жыл бұрын

I would totally live like this. Never understood why people want a large house. to me living like this would be a dream come true.

@capricornmagic63 2 жыл бұрын

Follow your dream. Stop thinking about it and do it. If it's something you really feel in your soul, take the chance and do it.

@Mazxlol 2 жыл бұрын

@@capricornmagic63 well it's not as easy as it sounds, you need money to buy land... And then more money for the rest.

@W4TRI 8 жыл бұрын

I've been a subscriber to his channel and bought the E-book. Great stuff! Thanks for picking up on Paul! I know he will appreciate the added viewings. A great journey continues...

@aboveallthingslove6349 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kristen, for a this Library Of Alexandria level body of work. I've binge watched many times and there always seems to be more to see, amazing! Twelve years of work, you are a gem my dear, and your wonderful family make your docs even better. I'm going to go watch Zap Zebra Electric Truck from "2009"! Much love and appreciation to you and your family for taking me on your travels of discovery through the years.

@prawnmikus 3 жыл бұрын

Never been bombarded with so many 15 seconds ads I couldn't skip! Apart from the many minutes of distraction, this was a really wonderful story.

@tomscott1163 6 жыл бұрын

What a great adventure, and you did a Great number of people a real service as to how to stop being a slave to the system. I admire what you have done and commend your wife in supporting your efforts in doing the right thing. I hope you stay healthy and safe. I know the growing your own food will benefit you both in the long run. I loved the part where you filter your own water. and what the water delivery guy had to say about his own water being delivered .too you all. I have a small lot in the Bahamas and would just love to build one of these set up's like what you have . My only draw back is that I'm 74 years old. I would love to see some young family come along and do what I can' not do now. God Bless you for making this video and showing how nature has taken you into her hands with the wild life.

@joytotheworld6804 8 жыл бұрын

This is the best video, I've watched,thanks for all the effort of putting it together and sharing your wonderful home and lifestyle,much appreciated,very inspiring!

@TexasJungle 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful documentary for the free spirited un-contained wild at heart enthusiast Inspiring to be self-sufficient!

@sazennonumber 2 жыл бұрын

Loved every minute of this video. I don't live off grid, unfortunately, but I do try to be self-sufficient as much as I possibly can. I am a visual artist and I can make many things on my own, using wood, metal, cloth, concrete.... you name it. I also don't drive a car, don't have a cell phone or cable TV. Sarah is right: there is definitely a huge amount of satisfaction in living independently as much as one can. If I was younger, I probably would be more interested in finding ways to live off grid. Thank you for sharing this video.

@charlesshepard4148 6 жыл бұрын

Good job. The container is amazing. Your green house and water system is just fascinating. Nothing seems to go to waste.

@nathaliewilson1817 5 жыл бұрын

@Charles Shepard, this is definitely an awesome video and nothing was wasted once figured out and repurposed. The compost from their waste, however, especially with those cows that he was shooing away at one point could be used to supply biogas for heat (instead of wood), cooking (instead of firewood, electric, or whatever they are currently using in their cooking system), and fertilizer (instead of just fertilizer only). I am originally from Jamaica (first 18 1/2 year of my life) and have now lived in the U.S (I will be 40 in Dec 2018) for most of the remainder of my life to date (not counting living in Iraq for 6 1/2 months, Afghanistan 7 1/2 months, and England 3 years....I am currently in the U.S military the past almost 15 years trying to get out now to go live off the grid...somewhere in the U.S....hmm, maybe I should reconsider and go live off grid in Jamaica....I am not certain yet....been doing research to see where in the U.S they will allow me to live off grid as it is not a simple as buying land close to civilization and being allowed to live off grid- can you believe that mess-lol). So I want something super small as I don't really need much space, one room is fine. I would like to have my own solar panel, find ways to collect food scraps, etc from restaurants (etc) for biogas for biogas appliance (heat and stove), figure out how to have enough surface like these guys have to have water, repurpose the grey water (from shower, dishes, and laundry) to the biogas (my feces would go towards the biogas) and water a small green house. I am currently looking at 0.16 acre of foreclosed land (ver tiny plot of land), if they don't have any restrictions so to speak in me having to build a "house" on it, then I am probably going to see if I can purchase it, even though it is 110 miles away from the law school I would like to get into when I can escape military life. I was supposed to be out 15 Aug 2018, but unfortunately, I have some unexplained health problems that cannot readily be figured out....they have just diagnosed me with good ole fibromyalgia. When it is said and done, I don't care about material stuff. I need a roof over my head for 3 years, then I want to also be gone with the wind from there and travel across the U.S for as long as I have the ability to travel. I currently have one paralyzed dog (she has become paralyzed from the waist down since 30 Oct 2017, I have had her since the neighbors threw her in my backyard as a 7-month-old puppy in July 2007, I was feeding her my table scraps prior to then as I didn't know they weren't even taking care of her even before dumping her on me), the second dog was the same neighbor, that I have been taking care of since 28 Jan 2008 (1 month old) when they got her...she almost died over Easter 2008, I took her in and nurse her to health....and took her officially as my own (even though I was taking care of her since day one). My favourite dog I picked up off the street in Nov 2007 (about 6 months old) was murdered by the city (San Antonio, Texas) in Jan 2014. I stole my sister's dog (6 years old) in May 2018 (in the event I had to put the paralyzed dog to sleep if she is suffering) so the Jan 2008 dog will have company. So I have 3 fur babies that need to be considered and taken care of.... Apart from law school and seeking to help humanity legally...I am researching the truth about life (and what is beyond what we can see), that is not so much this plain, but where we go after here. Though it is unrelated to this video and what you have said, I am getting ready to share with the world the flaws of not ONLY Christianity (of which I was apart of until my research started on 11 Feb 2018) but ALL religion and how they are ALL lies meant to keep us trapped and away from the truth. I don't know what the WHOLE truth is....after over 2200+ hours of research, I believe that Yeshua (the pagan name is "Jesus") was indeed a man that lived on earth when they say He did. And I believe that He learned the truth and tried to share it with us before He was murdered. He was able to share the truth with others, and humans found ways to butcher and hide the truth. My primary purpose is not so much to find food and shelter....but to find the truth and share it as best as I possibly can as I believe that the end of the earth as we know it is much closer than we all think (myself included). This video is GREAT! And I have definitely booked-marked it in the event I have a piece of land I can temporarily live off for a short period before moving on.

@johnj.bluvas8702 7 жыл бұрын

Now that is LIVING. I to love independence. Dislike crowds intensely.Great job and enjoy a great life.

@charlottefisher3053 3 жыл бұрын

How good is it to have NO Bill's and you have all that you need ,to live comfortable wow .God Bless. 👍🌷

@heatherm2058 4 жыл бұрын

I love what you both have done. It was always my dream....I can almost feel being there. How peaceful ..how beautiful..how simple....and nature all around. The nearest thing to heaven. God bless you both and thank you for the lovely video

@itiswhatitis7883 6 жыл бұрын

Efficiency to the MAX !!! Big up to this couple ! Shallow people will never fully grasp this at all

@Ungovernable74 8 жыл бұрын

I love watching Pauls videos. It's exactly what I needed to see today.

@taralalla50 4 жыл бұрын

Congrats sir you did such a wonderful job of those containers so well contained.Dont we all wish for a dream life like that far from the maddening crowd to be one with nature.Kudos again well done.

@jimreynolds2399 4 жыл бұрын

This couple were so far ahead of the game they were documenting it in ebooks - there was no KZfaq. They would be YT sensations if they'd done it today. All these YT sensations are just pretenders to their throne! Great film - I'm not going to call it a video because it was actually like a proper film. It has a very authentic feel to it because there's no playing up to the camera like we have with most YT videos today. These people are the trailblazers!

@m.corege9726 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video - you have a beautiful soothing voice which was such a pleasure to listen to and I loved the way you talked slow and explained everything - the wildlife was magnificent, especially seeing the baby moving inside the pouch of the mother kangaroo/wallaby - thank you for sharing this wonderful video with the world - very appreciative - cheers from Canada

@liam1082 8 жыл бұрын

Amazing house I would love to live like this and the weather omg

@JorgePetraglia2009 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video on how to live decent and happy. As a retired plumber myself, found your use of the water and the system you built, very impressive. There's only one thing missing : an outdoor stove and a mud oven; although I'm sure this is in your plans for the future. Good job amigos, you are an awesome couple. Greetings from Toronto.

@minihaha3940 4 жыл бұрын

Bless you for sharing. You are two wonderful people living a beautiful dream. Enjoy enjoy Life

@jayrastus2958 7 жыл бұрын

Hands down the best,most relaxing and interesting "reality " show I've seen in a long time. Thanks guys for sharing 6 thumbs up.

@robertarnold9594 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this with all of us. I am definitely not one to watch a 40+ minute video on KZfaq, but your video was worth every second. Kudos to you both for realizing the "true riches" of life. God bless you and your family!

@nickc7494 4 жыл бұрын

Very relaxed environment, this couple will live to 100

@janethartwig774 5 жыл бұрын

What a totally charming couple. This was the most enjoyable video about building a container home, or any home really, I have ever watched. I loved his laugh when he told about doing something wrong and needing to redo it. They are both so calm and casual. What a beautiful little kingdom they have created in an amazing country. Thanks for sharing. This California woman thinks you are priceless.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️

@margaretpatrick746 6 жыл бұрын

What a great labour of love and creativity. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. You truly are on the right track. Best wishes .

@midway2100 7 жыл бұрын

I FOUND YOUR VIDEO SO WELL WORTH THE TIME AND EFFORT YOU BOTH HAVE PUT INTO IT HATS OFF TO YOU BOTH..... :~)

@jilliejohnson5788 4 жыл бұрын

WOW that's amazing! You two are blessed! Great place!!!!

@theamazinggoldfish8713 4 жыл бұрын

Would be great if they could mine for opals and do jewelry work.

@JacindaH 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know how I missed this one video all these years. I love it. So helpful and realistic

@nickfree46 7 жыл бұрын

best movie ive seen on youtube, i am so jealous. i wish you all the best for the future, regards nick from glasgow.

@wynnefox 8 жыл бұрын

I can imagine ASMR crowd loving this guy's voice.

@theworksight 5 жыл бұрын

What a lovely couple and what an amazing adventure! Thank you for sharing all of your mistakes, successes, inspiration and ingenuity! Bravo!

@patgannon5187 4 жыл бұрын

You are a great couple and all the hard work you Have done is fantastic keep going lots of love to you both xx🇬🇧☘️

@bvisel4558 8 жыл бұрын

awesome job Kirsten. I remember when Paul mentioned you doing a movie for him. I was excited for them I knew you would do a great job. Knocked it out of the park.

@sumitasen2187 6 жыл бұрын

I like their spirit: Anything is doable if you put your mind in it.

@elizabethhough8771 5 жыл бұрын

Who would give this a thumbs down? So much respect for these people and much love highly intelligent / God Bless,

@theguy3571 5 жыл бұрын

This is one of your best videos btw it's amazing to watch their story, real and raw and not just answering random questions lol.

@royreynolds108 7 жыл бұрын

I have not gone through all of the comments so if mine is a repeat I apologize. Get a front loading washing machine instead of the top loader. We own a washateria and have 12 front loaders. Ten of them use 22 gallons of water a cycle, one uses about 26 gallons, and the other uses about 35 gallons but it is a 30 pound capacity instead of 18 pound and 22 pound. The clothes don't just stay in the water but tumble through it while washing doing a better job.

@royreynolds108 7 жыл бұрын

I forgot to say that the top loaders we inherited with the business used 43 gallons of water per cycle. Saving water was the biggest reason we went with front loading machines.

@Elikidd5577 6 жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved every second of this video I can’t thank you enough for the clear step by step you went through. I am sharply for you guys and I’m not even you guys I bet you feel as if you can breath and actually live and enjoy each other