Family of 6 Living in a SHED Converted Into a Tiny Home & Homesteading

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Family of 6 Living in a SHED Converted Into a Tiny Home & Homesteading

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In just two years, Kelly and Beau sold their house in the suburbs, bought 7 acres of raw land, started a permaculture homestead, and transformed a 16' x 48' shed into a beautiful and functional home where they live, work online, homeschool their kids, and run their growing homestead. Their goal is to be debt-free in their 30’s so they carefully spaced out each building project to avoid financing and stay out of debt.
In this video they’re going to give us a full tour of their shed to house project, including the spacious open-concept kitchen and living room, the kid's sleeping lofts, the single bathroom they have for all 6 humans in the house, and the outdoor laundry room, and they're also going to talk about the building process and why they chose to convert a shed into a house.
You can follow their adventure and see the whole shed to house project from the start here:
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And you can join their Shed to House group on Facebook here:
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Thanks for watching!
Mat & Danielle
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@Youngblood1934 4 жыл бұрын

Our neighbors have the same shed design......2 stories. Inside is like a designer home. Never would you believe it from the outside. They are on 69 acres with a 5 acre lake. They are living the dream.

@mchrysogelos7623 3 жыл бұрын

WOW, that DOES sound like a dream!!! I would LOVE that! this shed idea is really intriguing! May have to look into that.

@md.muzahedulislamrifat5982 3 жыл бұрын

Will they sell it?

@starburstbluefire3390 3 жыл бұрын

They def are wow!

@susanmoran692 3 жыл бұрын

Wow so cool!

@schmamazon 3 жыл бұрын

Does the shed have a brand name or retailer associated with it? Could you ask them the dimensions? We have a family of 4 and 2 acres to work with! Thank you so much for sharing that story!

@matthewharvey8755 4 жыл бұрын

Best part about shed to house living is that as kids age you can simply add another shed and boom, ya got a bedroom. Sounds crazy, but a friend of mine had one (as a teen) and it was the greatest. Honestly it's probably the reason why I went tiny living. Cheers!

@moma5501 3 жыл бұрын

Wow would you mind sharing how you started? We’re looking into it for a starter home.

@matthewharvey8755 3 жыл бұрын

@@moma5501 I'm in the process of building my own tiny home. Right now I have about 320 sf of living space, and small solar setup. I would rather build my own (I have the tools and knowledge) rather then convert the "sheds". Loads of info on youtube tho

@matthewharvey8755 3 жыл бұрын

I do however wish my choice of land would of had a spring or some sort of run off. I'm off grid, but with a bit of cash I could have water ran to the property.... Not something I want to do though

@lexuses3942 3 жыл бұрын

@@moma5501 Yeah, you have to have money…and no kids lol

@makaiboone2856 3 жыл бұрын

You all prolly dont give a damn but does anybody know a tool to log back into an instagram account? I somehow forgot my password. I would love any help you can give me!

@bonnied3550 4 жыл бұрын

It’s really no longer a “shed” It’s a Home❤️🏡

@mom2seventhgnn471 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!

@mimiashford5544 3 жыл бұрын

I was JUST going to make the EXACT same comment.

@sheiliaprather4006 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed 😊

@Chelarue 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Here in North Central AR, we refer to them as shomes.

@electrifying8858 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! 🤗👍👍

@erikalopez-santibanez8251 3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing! My husband and I were just talking about how we wish we could have a tiny home but couldn’t cause we are a family of 7! Now that I found y’all’s video maybe we can start thinking about it again!! Thank you!!

@victoriabachlotte3321 2 жыл бұрын

Even with a shed the size of the one in this building which is 16 by 48 by the time all y'all get in there it's going to be tiny! What a great idea for your family!

@MEEPEES 3 жыл бұрын

I just love this for retirement as well as family living. This home won't give you anxiety and phobia's because it is too small. This home is practical and is very versatile.

@ck1425 4 жыл бұрын

Pls tell me you have a tornado-proof underground bunker. If not, pls build one. A tornado will utterly destroy your house. You have a lovely family. It's not too expensive: Dig a hole, concrete foundation, shipping container attached to foundation, fill dirt around it...tornado comes, go inside and lock the door. Total cost about :$2,500

@aprisia 4 жыл бұрын

You'll need a rock/tire barrier or something between the dirt and the container. The way a container is designed, it's actually fairly weak when it comes to pressure being exerted on its walls.

@Flash1857 4 жыл бұрын

A strong storm shelter is a very good idea, some states offer rebates.

@samanthawhang7498 4 жыл бұрын

And this is what happens when there are no building codes. If they dont want to spend money on solar panels, a table leaf, or simple barn doors, I doubt they will spend the money on a bunker right now.

@lithiumgirl3991 4 жыл бұрын

My mom used to plant to two big gardens that would sustain us for the whole year. 80% is a worth while and obtainable goal. Good Luck!

@deborahcobb9064 4 жыл бұрын

Good job guys! We to live in a "shed" aka Tiny Beach Cottage and love it. We are debt free and let me encourage you, it feels soooooo good.

@magaamericafirst9835 3 жыл бұрын

Ooohmygosh I bet it feels greattt to not have mortgage ❤🙏 Enjoy, CHEERS🥂🍾 live life to the fullest we only get one shot at it MAKE IT WORTHWHILE DEBT FREE 💯🙌🥂🍾

@lisaanderson6920 3 жыл бұрын

The Main thing is , they have a Roof over their Heads. And it’s paid for, No over the Top ! Rental fees . And it’s theirs . Not a bad idea 😊❤️

@lesleybrown1583 3 жыл бұрын

@@magaamericafirst9835 Watch Bill Weise 23 minuets in hell on you tube and SEE why your really on this earth! Be blessed!

@jayj4439 2 жыл бұрын

I bet it feels good not to have 6 digits in the red owed to a bank! Glad i I didn't rush into buying a home during these crazy tjmes!

@danielheartsill4269 3 жыл бұрын

After I retired from my regular job, I went to work part time for Home Depot. We sold the type air conditioner/heat unit you have. The paper work says you save 85% on electric power over the type that uses duct work. One reason is no heat/air temp. loss in duct work. They are very good and used all over Europe for years.

@carolewarner101 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, SUCH A COOL PLACE! I lived in Houston for 12 years, and getting out of there an on to a beautiful piece of land was totally a shift into paradise. Really admire this family for their vision and courage!

@sschevmale24 2 жыл бұрын

Where you move to? Land is so expensive here in Houston and surrounding areas

@georgepetrin1334 4 жыл бұрын

My best wishes to them for success. They appear to be thoughtful parents with a very nice family.

@WahWeeWooWah 3 жыл бұрын

My husband and I are doing this. Currently waiting for our land to dry up enough to lay our sewer lines. As soon as that’s done, our little shed house is gonna be delivered!

@elenanito8843 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats! Best wishes

@dlynch1898 3 жыл бұрын

I love this family. They chose what would work for them. And we’re brave enough to share their new life with the world. Blessings from California. 💕❤️💕🙋‍♀️

@jamiemcneill3 4 жыл бұрын

Your porches have more floor area than most of the houses in the UK! Nice plot and best wishes!

@ZeoCyberG 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, most of the world actually... But people in America, Canada, Australia, Denmark, and most of New Zealand are used to much larger average home sizes...

@Jess-nc4oy 4 жыл бұрын

Compared to a British shed this building is a barn!

@BillyJoe1305 4 жыл бұрын

@@Jess-nc4oy even by US standards "shed" is really pushing it. That's just how they market this prefab.

@BetterTogetherLife 4 жыл бұрын

BillyJoe1305 correct. It is a bigger Shed to House

@Mr3kiwis 2 жыл бұрын

The average new build in NZ is currently 155sqm (1660sqft) but historically it was smaller; in the '50s, 1000sqft was common. And NZ houses are usually one-storey so that's the entire floor space. I don't think you can compare NZ housing to the US, Canada, Australia, etc. Speaking as someone with friends and family from each of those countries.

@liliivanova2920 4 жыл бұрын

All those “do’s and don’t “ covers financial dependence and debts ! Be free and happy people, don’t make yourself voluntarily slaves! I’m so happy I’ve seen this! It’s not only me dreaming to have a nice free life !!!

@charlotted6247 4 жыл бұрын

Hats off to being wise people!!! I admire what you're doing. I've got a small home that was due to be demolished. People living in these huge homes and have thousands of feet to heat cool clean isn't appealing to me. You have countless hours of precious time with your family. Your home is gorgeous. God Bless You.

@scotmandel6699 Жыл бұрын

personal choices. bill gates has a 66,00 sq foot home with like 5 or 6 kitchens. ridiculous IMO but his choice.

@Bickidan 4 жыл бұрын

I had a King size bed frame like that and all of my suitcases fit underneath. It was a King-size Zinus mattress (Amazon) for under $400 and came with the frame. Loved it! So comfy! I moved into a tiny house and have a smaller one. Love Zinus!

@sstory1000 4 жыл бұрын

I thought this was such a great video. I love their home, land, and their lovely family unit! I look forward to watching more videos. I admire their determination to live their best life! Best of luck to you all!

@lauriewalsh420 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely not tiny but this channel is "Exploring Alternatives" not Tiny houses for those claiming not a tiny house. Great video. I've seen their channel and love it. They worked so hard. ..

@skoomskaa 4 жыл бұрын

The video title literally calls this a tiny home...

@luannlembke9514 4 жыл бұрын

L00kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkklkkkkk

@Jonathan-ex3sl 4 жыл бұрын

it's tiny relative to regular Huston houses haha

@tammybrennan2040 4 жыл бұрын

I’d call this a beautiful home 🏡

@jeepsanddragons 4 жыл бұрын

Is this better together life ? Not a fan...

@jamesjenkins4405 3 жыл бұрын

Most people's homes aren't even this beautiful this is absolutely awesome you don't need a lot of space to make your house beautiful

@ExploringAlternatives 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! You can check out Beau and Kelly's KZfaq Channel here: kzfaq.info

@DanielleSamoneJohnson77 3 жыл бұрын

I pray that this Feb's tumultuous weather wasn't too hard on your family. I'm sure your family found a creative solution to get through though. I love your focus and aesthetic taste! Thanks for sharing!

@wikedwhich1 2 жыл бұрын

any news yet

@tolowreading6807 4 жыл бұрын

I have that bed frame, I put it on 4” risers and the 35 gallon rectangular plastic bins fit under.. I have 8 of them under there

@patriotgrammy8632 4 жыл бұрын

I built a 16x40 She Shed and had a bathroom and loft in it. It was fun to have room to finally do my crafts and painting projects. I also taught crafts and stamping to make enough money to pay for my hobbies. Also I added AC and heat which was a blessing during the hot and cold weather.

@barbarajones4416 3 жыл бұрын

Praying y'all are doing well with this Texas weather we have been having the past few days. Stay safe, well , warm and blessed.

@Hotforteacher327 4 жыл бұрын

I am so happy to hear other people measuring kitchens in butts 😆

@elisha052550 4 жыл бұрын

Ray Chul 😂

@mchrysogelos7623 3 жыл бұрын

I didn''t really 'get' that. thanks for spelling it out. I have never heard of that before (and probably would never say that! 😋)

@mycupoverflows7811 2 жыл бұрын

That's how we say it too!🤣 I loled when she said that.

@OurMountainHome316 3 жыл бұрын

We too are a family of 6 living in a shed converted to a tiny home. 😊 We LOVE it!

@jennifergraham612 4 жыл бұрын

Love your house, don't see anything wrong with the bathroom, love it,

@beckcorey3051 4 жыл бұрын

i love how easy the plans are in *WoodBlueprints. Com* to understand and the step-by-step videos they have. Makes getting material really easy

@EternaLivesMatter 4 жыл бұрын

Right? Me too! I think she did a fabulous job.

@scotmandel6699 Жыл бұрын

I would have tried to add a 2nd bathroom or even just a half bath and or an outside shower.

@michellemcdonald3978 4 жыл бұрын

A friend of mine bought a shed and wanted to do this but can’t get a building permit they are giving her a hard time. This really turned out beautiful

@Requiemrexx 3 жыл бұрын

There's a reason why most homesteads are built illegally. Trying to do things by yourself is typically prohibited in most counties, so you have to hire expensive local contractors and abide by codes designed not for living necessities but to increase house marketability for the real estate market.

@darlenelynch1964 3 жыл бұрын

To me they R no more built than an R.V. camper or a camper.. I love the idea.. I've lived in worse, & I'd gladly B thankful of it.

@kimimilawacipiwinyan848 3 жыл бұрын

@@Requiemrexx Reality Check! We can see all the details of what all this is going to have to be thouroly done, I think there's even a prophit in making these Dream Visions, Thank you but I'm out.

@dequetta_lashae 3 жыл бұрын

You have to have a building permit to buy the shed or what’s the process?

@michellemcdonald3978 3 жыл бұрын

@@dequetta_lashae thankfully she got her permit!

@teresah.6696 3 жыл бұрын

Utilize the space under the stairwell...use for books, school supplies, dvd's, etc ..if you don't want things to be seen, add doors.

@Madhava1977 4 жыл бұрын

They mention here that the local area did not have any building code restrictions. That is uncommon. Mostly anywhere in the US a shed cannot be legally permitted for living quarters because it's not built according to codes. Some places may be an exception & allow it to be brought up to code. In most places there must first be a legally permitted primary house before a shed can be placed. Usually the shed will still need a permit but it's just uncommon to get a permit for converting a shed to a house. On 7 acres in a secluded area you may just get away with it so long as no one reports it. Many people would love to do this, just buy cheap land and an inexpensive shed to live in, but the reality unfortunately is that most places in the US it can't be done legally.

@lulugirlxox 4 жыл бұрын

our goal is to be "raising most of our food and our humans" 😂😂😂

@MetalGearMk3 4 жыл бұрын

that last part sounds so wrong if taken out of context lol.... sounds like i just wonder into a cult.

@Aedony 4 жыл бұрын

@@MetalGearMk3 and they only want to raise "most" of their humans :'D So not all of them need to make it :'D

@kudzimutsengi9903 4 жыл бұрын

Usadaro Rumbi 😂

@ricog8209 4 жыл бұрын

I was going to comment on that.

@rudygfan 3 жыл бұрын

@@MetalGearMk3 Don't downgrade what they're doing, she just coined a phrase. Cut 'em some slack.

@annettemillette4091 4 жыл бұрын

LIVING HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE, AND NO EXTRA COSTING IS A PLUS

@TheShift_OfEnergy 4 жыл бұрын

freedom also

@DaLaMc1 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful house! I agree with that bed frame. I used the same one while living on staff campus. It held up for years. Very comfy and kept stacked under bed storage underneath.

@barbaraness4507 4 жыл бұрын

“Shed “ is just a term for it’s what you do with it that makes it what it truly is. My husband bought me a “shed” and completely finished out the inside to where it’s actually a fully functional tiny home. I call it my cabin and for now it’s my little sanctuary, but in the future it may be my full time home.

@mchrysogelos7623 3 жыл бұрын

yes, many people make a small guest house or office in the backyard, or even an AirBNB rental unit to bring in income. Such a great idea!

@emilymirandaluz 4 жыл бұрын

This is a beautiful home and a brilliant use of finances/space.

@bonnienklyde918 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous home. Your ideas are great. Thank you for sharing

@Xaforn 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, research and call before doing anything! I’m so happy about the county we want to live in, we could do everything and there’s basically no codes, no rules regarding water collection etc. We will literally be able to do completely off grid with ease. You guys have done amazing what a blessing!

@marionelliott8372 3 жыл бұрын

Your shed looks great! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! I built an 8x10 shed for my kids in my backyard earlier this year using plans I got from *WoodBlueprints. Com* Clear directions and an accurate materials list...It was great for a novice builder like myself!

@jenna7817 2 жыл бұрын

What county?

@shaunanyambok5733 4 жыл бұрын

I love the vision and the dream that this family brought to life. ♥️♥️

@EternaLivesMatter 4 жыл бұрын

Girl....the way you look at your hubby is AMAYZAAANG! 😍

@GoodBadBeautifulLife 4 жыл бұрын

So excited to see you guys featured here! I follow your channel and have enjoyed your building videos so much! Such an inspiring story. Your house conversion reminds me so much of our small barn house. We have two lofts for our three kids, also. It's all about making your space work for your lifestyle and you guys have done that so well, and paying as you go to boot! Great job!

@GoodBadBeautifulLife 4 жыл бұрын

Also love the homesteading and all the animals!

@queenelcene638 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, so much inspiration! ThankYou for these glimpses into alternative living.

@childearth4039 3 жыл бұрын

My happiest time as a child was playing with our dog , catching fish, cycling, climbing trees going for hikes and swimming with my father My miserable days were being tied to a school desk hour after interminable hour. If only all children could study in the freedom of their homes at times that suited them and learn and do a myriad other things that they are gifted with, which school time needlessly encroaches on, what a lovely world it would be for children. It made me so happy to see what you have done for your children in terms of setting them free from formal schooling.

@BEAUTYSUBSCRIPTIONSMORE 3 жыл бұрын

Who are these people with the thumbs down? These people bought land and had a home built out of a large shed and shared it. It was a nice video

@VirtualToursTravel 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! I really love this idea. Being debt-free and produce your own food is really fantastic. I salute your family on this. :)

@fronieblake5891 2 жыл бұрын

Im excepting some money. My I family supportingto many tiny homes for the national of are , wHat do thinking building a generation and a water tank

@jenbausick4466 4 жыл бұрын

Love this place! The colors are so appeasing! Nice storage areas! Love the idea of having extra acres! Nice job! 😁

@evah787 2 жыл бұрын

"Little pieces at a time ..kept us on our goal". As a Husband and Wife Team - you moved forward! Congratulations! 😊

@sissyparker2525 4 жыл бұрын

These two individuals are my kind of people!! Keep life simple and it's much easier. They will do well in life, no matter what.

@leejay1936 4 жыл бұрын

Ít's not a tiny house, but re-purposing a shed as the frame for a cheap house is a great, cost effective idea.

@teresaroman3348 4 жыл бұрын

What a sweet and lovely family. Your home is beautiful! I think the bathroom is just right. Thank you for sharing your story with us.

@sarahsmallwood2052 Жыл бұрын

This is the prettiest shed-to-house I’ve seen. It appears so spacious. You chose the perfect layout for your space.

@tada6672 3 жыл бұрын

You can get a black tubing system that you fill with water , on the roof. The sun passively heats it and Presto you have as much hot water as you want. You can get them with a solar panel, but I found I didn't need it. Just have to refill tubing .

@nadiagermana2571 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely well use of every square footage. I love how you considered the children’s needs first, it’s a beautiful home & property. I actually just got the same bed frame for my king size & sons full size bed it added so much storage space. Well done family & best wishes with all future endeavors.

@scotmandel6699 Жыл бұрын

the storage space was always there you just utilized it

@pip5858 4 жыл бұрын

I love love love this home! Great idea and I love the sound of what this family prioritises.

@lisasrsen5609 2 жыл бұрын

I agree about the bathroom you need that❣️going debtless is smart with 5 kids. A lot of needs ahead.

@susanr5546 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Solar panels, rain water barrels, and even the washer dryer on the covered porch....gee, sometimes you have to hang wet towels and air out blankets and rugs after shaking. Using a septic system is also excellent. Learning from mistakes is also really smart. The gradual collection of chunks of money to fund the next expensive project, also very smart. Admirable couple.

@ginasreview1030 4 жыл бұрын

Eoe. This is GORGEOUS. Love the idea of having the laundry outside.

@samanthawhang7498 4 жыл бұрын

Darkness Light Until it’s winter or stormy with the sideways rain and you need to run in and out with baskets of clothing. We have some things outside of our house and it gets old fast. 😕

@BetterTogetherLife 4 жыл бұрын

Darkness Light it does work for us, but of course we live in Texas so not a lot of “winter worries” for the outside laundry room. 🤣🤣 Thank you sooooooo much!!!!

@asafaust8869 4 жыл бұрын

Dryers generate heat. Outside laundry area will help to keep the house cooler.

@lorraineberry2771 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

@blackcellagent 4 жыл бұрын

I wonder how those lofts are going to work once the kids get to be teenagers and grow taller than 4’.

@kismetau 4 жыл бұрын

I think they’re expanding their home gradually and only building when they have the funds. So l’m sure they probably have considered the future including having a second bathroom.

@robertb4455 4 жыл бұрын

They could ad another "wing" to the house with a second shed or structure. It could include bedrooms, a third or even a 4th bath, and a room that the kids could hang out in , kind of like a rumpus room or play room. I do wonder how many more years their children will be able to go without a tv? Just watching KZfaq and some documentaries on streaming services could make a basic 42" HD TV worthwhile to mount in the kids activity/ schoolroom. I know you can do some if not all on a laptop but if you have only 2 or 3 laptops, a TV could be a better option to view certain things. I do like ability to build things with few or no building codes in Texas, but I doubt I could deal with more than a few days over 100 degrees. I do not know if their part of Texas sees very many tornadoes, but that would be an issue without having a building attached to a foundation with some hurricane strapping.

@ZeoCyberG 4 жыл бұрын

@@robertb4455 Tornadoes can reach much higher pressures and wind speeds than Hurricanes. So if that's a issue then they would need a lot more than hurricane strappings. More like a underground storm shelter or bomb proof concrete and/or steel panic room. If you can afford an ICF/concrete constructed home then it can probably handle up to around 250 MPH winds. But an F-5 means up to 261-318 mph winds and it can theoretically reach an F-6 for even higher wind speeds. So take tornado proof home with a grain of salt, along with how expensive they can be and why most just build a shelter and have insurance to make rebuilding easier...

@lauriewalsh420 4 жыл бұрын

@@robertb4455 they had a tv in the living room right on wall. Saw it by the projection screen.....I was kinda confused myself cause he said no tv but it's there. Hmmmmmmmmm weird

@josieinportugal6454 4 жыл бұрын

They have 7 acres. I’m sure they can build mini homes for them if needed

@antoniabaker7770 4 жыл бұрын

We did something similar in the 80s with nine children as a single mum. Shed had to be built on site and we lived in it until we built our house. So worth the sacrifices to be on your own land and grow your own food. We had much bigger acreage but similar concept. Ours was alot more basic back then. Best gift you can give to your children.

@judil3294 2 жыл бұрын

My husband and I didn't get debt free until about 6 years ago and I'm retiring 8 years late, this month. We had it a bit easier than you, in the last move, since we had built up some equity by building our first 3 homes, then purchased a foreclosure on 8 acres. (And the kids are grown.) It is such a wonderful feeling. There was a recent news clip about how credit card companies call us dead beats because we pay the bill in full each month. That makes me happy and it annoys me because they already skim 3-4% from the vendor. I really applaud you, we wish we had done it from day one. I love your home.

@scotmandel6699 Жыл бұрын

I missed that and I pay my cc balance off every month and have no outstanding debt, everything I have is payed offf: house, car, & truck. Life is hard enough without paying thousands of dollars in interest to the banks. screw them and what they think they got bailed out by us the tax payer.

@TheDruidsDen 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, turned out great! We are working with a similar size shed, we might have to incorporate some of your ideas!

@adammoorediaz120 4 жыл бұрын

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@deeedmondson2352 3 жыл бұрын

I love this!!! I would do this in a heartbeat but my husband will not! You have made your shed into a beautiful home! Way to go!!!

@scotmandel6699 Жыл бұрын

do you presently have a home? a lot of work and most people aren't up for it especially if your spouse would be the one to do most of the work.

@lindap.p.1337 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a goal, to be debt free in their 30s. This is admirable! I do not think you need to take any flak from anyone about the bathroom, or any of your choices.

@aleblanc1328 3 жыл бұрын

I live in nb canada and i bought an acre of land and converted a 12x28 shed in a tiny house 2 lofts for sleep, bath and toilet and washer dryer hookup...small kitchen, living space with full size couch, 50" tv fibre op and netflix...generator when storm and/or electric failure...love this place.

@apreamedia 4 жыл бұрын

Yayyy I’ve been following this family for a while and just adore their home layout!!

@michellemarie1197 3 жыл бұрын

Omg this is gorgeous, I love the bathroom sink and the kitchen island and that projector is a great idea!!!!

@bonniegarber9915 4 жыл бұрын

Phooy on all of those who would give you flack on anything that you have done!! You have done a fantastic job!!

@liliivanova2920 4 жыл бұрын

And I’m in my 60th and not debt free! And keep working with fear not to loose what I have worked till now! We have to make better decision and be free and happy!!! Good job people! Very nice blouse too!

@ScottHaneyHello 4 жыл бұрын

Great build! Really love the rainwater system.

@TSGEnt 4 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant!

@annkeck9299 3 жыл бұрын

You 2 did a great job. Most people always want things in $400,000 more than will ever have Credit card to credit card. Ten thumbs up. I grew up with 9 brothers and the baby.. We had 1😊 bathrooms now they want 3 or. 4 bathrooms. Super job.🐨🎈🎉

@alexlarson833 4 жыл бұрын

Super interesting! Thanks to Beau and Kelly for sharing what they’re doing 👍😁

@lorraineberry2771 4 жыл бұрын

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@jamiebarrientos9969 4 жыл бұрын

I was all like "oh hey, just what i wanna do!" Then i was all like... "i already watch their channel"😂 Good they got recognition!

@pemghustlewomanlife6425 4 жыл бұрын

I commend them for doing so much, especially, not even 30....OMG! They are so young! Okay!

@BetterTogetherLife 4 жыл бұрын

PEMG HUSTLE WOMAN LIFE sorry, debt free IN our 30s. I am 38 and Kelly is 37. 🤣🤣

@juliad.6372 4 жыл бұрын

My first time watching What an amazing family you are...and those 4 beautiful children.. You are to be admired to highest level...May the Lord bless you all.🙏🔥🙏

@robinmitchell8654 3 жыл бұрын

Very pretty and they do also have the realization that they may have to expand as children grow such as more bathrooms so very impressed and wish them the best

@duncanmarlow 4 жыл бұрын

Great job Mat and Danielle! I've watched this couple for the last four years and your synopsis was excellent.

@ExploringAlternatives 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@rudygfan 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't mind having a converted shed to tiny home 1 level, would be great for Seniors and you can adapt them to ADA specs and do whatever way you want it.

@timeforthinkers7418 3 жыл бұрын

You have given your children a great gift. Good on you! BRAVO

@kCI251 4 жыл бұрын

When your kids are teenagers, you'll be adding another shed.

@jessicaromeo396 4 жыл бұрын

They could add on to that shed easily, especially the porch they could turn those into bedrooms for the kids. We have a room built off our porch and it’s one of the biggest rooms in our house.

@sandi6818 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@toriarose 4 жыл бұрын

Seems like they could easily make a chunk of extra money right now by renting some of their land to tiny home peeps.

@BetterTogetherLife 4 жыл бұрын

Toria Rose possibly, we have considered it. 😁

@ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt 4 жыл бұрын

That was my exact suggestion. Depending where they're located, no less than $500/month/THoW for a land lease. A 5 to 10 TH community would gross $2,500 to $5,000 every month. Start with IBC totes for fresh water. Require composting toilets and filter grey water. Over time, develop services for the TH community. Dig a well for water. Build a drain field. Create a ground array for solar electricity generation. Pretty soon, $500/month/THoW becomes more like $750 to $1,000 per month, and gross income grows to between $3,750 for five units on the low-end to $10,000 for 10 units on the high-end. Rents for "park" model tiny houses on piers from sheds would be even more (requiring greater investment, of course). Any way one looks at it, they would have no problem finding tenants. The TH community would readily embrace this concept to the extent that they'd have a waiting list in short order. This is a very viable plan for a six-figure income year over year over year over year... Let me know if y'all want to pull the trigger on this concept. I have decades of experience in every trade, and have done just about everything there is to do from the foundation to the ridge. Carpentry. Plumbing. Electrical. Solar. Batteries. Composting toilets. Water filtration (both fresh and grey). You name it. I'm a single, empty-nester who's 100% mobile, self-contained and self-sufficient in my self-converted Tiny Rig!

@patriciastewart2537 4 жыл бұрын

Please don't rent and have neighbors. Molesters happen. They don't have to "do it every day" to destroy a soul.

@barbibutton9619 4 жыл бұрын

@@BetterTogetherLife please do. There's such a need and what a great idea to the person who suggested here.

@barbibutton9619 4 жыл бұрын

@@patriciastewart2537 screening and educating your children.

@makadutaarzola9453 Жыл бұрын

I have always loved a large porch. Very pretty.

@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer 2 жыл бұрын

It's been a long time since I saw y'all. I just remember you were still checkin' into things, it was hot, and you built a bigger chicken coops 'cause you were really concerned about them. I really glad you are doing well. I trust y'all are healthy and stayin' safe. God Bless.

@sctpc 4 жыл бұрын

Smart people Not being Debit Slaves to the banks

@olliee1919 4 жыл бұрын

You can always let someone else pay your debt for you...

@olliee1919 4 жыл бұрын

@@lovelyjubbly7456 ok, so what's gonna happen if all the landlords decide to exit the rental market? Yeah maybe prices will go down insignificantly which is unlikely anyway, but will you automatically find money to purchase a house and become a homeowner? Don't think so. But guess what, you still need a place to live and those few rentals on the market will have hundreds people queueing to book years in advance while the owner is charging a healthy premium.... Think first before you comment.

@crystallight9148 4 жыл бұрын

Very inspirational ty

@StephanieBogart 4 жыл бұрын

This is cool! However having had our laundry in the garage for nearly 10 years, I couldn’t have done this. We moved it inside by the bedrooms last year and it’s such a luxury! Lol!

@judyberends4586 4 жыл бұрын

Same here....laundry in the garage.Our house is only 1170 sq.feet. 3 bed.2 bath.ranch style. 1974 built.

@katheleenrollins5001 3 жыл бұрын

I just love you all... You give me sooo much hope... I am Grateful... May God Continue to Shine on You All...🙂

@TheGratitudeAttitude 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful design! Two of our children are raising their families in Austin, Texas. They moved there from upstate, NY... I wish I could just find a patch of grass to plant a nice shed/garage and park a used truck and small camper in it... just to visit and be near... God bless you and enjoy your beautiful life! ~ Maria

@cigarmann 4 жыл бұрын

Another important cost saving measure.......vasectomy.....

@alback 4 жыл бұрын

Cope

@bosse641 4 жыл бұрын

Smaller home, not tiny. To be honest. Would love to live like this also, but in a true tiny house.

@ZeoCyberG 4 жыл бұрын

Tiny is relative, the scale for a family is not going to be the same as a single person living alone and not everyone has the same minimum needs. So what's true is it depends on how it will be used...

@barbaraness4507 4 жыл бұрын

Most definitely it’s better for both kids and adults to live in a place where it’s in the country! We insisted on raising our four kids in the country and I feel that was the best thing for them! The only thing I’d change is I wish I could have homeschooled them because that’s where the negative influences came from.

@carolechenowith900 3 жыл бұрын

I've followed these people on their own channel. Their house really turned out nice.

@bevtrue6937 4 жыл бұрын

But it REALLY is NOT a shed. Maybe originally it was, but not now and really, it hasn't been for a long time. When you say it is, you are looking backwards. It is a beautiful cozy house.

@laurielawson8767 3 жыл бұрын

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@denizberlin9441 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to live like this, but in Germany with all the restrictions it’s Just Not possible

@denizberlin9441 4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately no,we cant. We can built one but officially your Not even allowed to live in a van here. It really sucks.

@amara560 4 жыл бұрын

@@denizberlin9441 unfortunately the same goes for The Netherlands. There are some tiny house initiatives, but they're very costly. And you are also required to have a permanent residence/address so no van living either.

@evelina2363 4 жыл бұрын

In Italy neither.

@makadutaarzola9453 Жыл бұрын

Its so wonderful to see a young couple make such wise decisions for themselves an their family. Prayers you are Blessed continually. 😁💛🙏

@quyenle7053 2 жыл бұрын

It’s really really my dream house, I already saved this video for my own house next time, thanks so much. 😊

@jonk3361 4 жыл бұрын

Nice house. However the editor failed! Transitioning from one room to another wasn't there...I was kinda lost...at one time we are watching the bedroom and boom!! we are in the bathroom. ..

@edarnold1647 4 жыл бұрын

What would be the difference in cost between a gently used 'newer' mobile home and the cost of improving a shed?

@rmbarnes672 4 жыл бұрын

Good question to consider. I was thinking less money initially with the shed.

@StormCaller5 4 жыл бұрын

The shed itself is usually pretty cheap. Even a large one is less than $10,000. Then converting it would depend on the individual. Depending on skill level and how you want it to look once you're done.

@joewoodchuck3824 4 жыл бұрын

@@theWZZA And a fully forest product building is easier to expand with. I think I'd have a bear rated electric fence around the property though.

@ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt 4 жыл бұрын

Mobile home, no. Self-paced, self-converted shed. No brainer.

@vthong50 4 жыл бұрын

Agree with everyone else. Mobile homes are overpriced. Go with a shed or pole barn.

@MommaOsoIrish 2 жыл бұрын

I am a single woman in my 50s, and I so very much want to do something like this, or a van/schoolie conversion. The latter only because I really want to see more of our beautiful country. But land to be off grid and more self sufficient. A tiny home community would probably be a better way for me to achieve this as I'm solo.

@janettawallace3722 3 жыл бұрын

Very smart ideas turning sheds into homes. Nicely done.

@dkukov 4 жыл бұрын

i am kind of confused why are they treating the space under the bed like a big deal? Like isnt that a standard in every home? Obviously there is room under the bed for storage. I feel I've never actually seen a bed that isnt just a frame or a square with some spring mechanism to open an put stuff under.

@janicewilliams2194 4 жыл бұрын

Every inch counts. By doing it their way, they have 17 inches in height. That is way more space than normal beds have. If they had a box springs on there, it would drop the space down from the 17 inches they have now minus the depth of the box springs, which doesn't leave much space at all.

@MagdaRantanplan 4 жыл бұрын

@@janicewilliams2194 Saying "normal" beds is missleading. Here in Germany Boxspring-beds are not common at all.There are lots of different kind of beds out in the world. And i've always had beds with storage underneath. My current bed has 15 inches of storage hight (yes i just messured) but it is only so low because i have short legs and decided on a lower version. And it is an enclosed box, with a mechanism where you can lift up the matress to get underneath and no one sees my chaos in there :D

@ofallsadwords3207 4 жыл бұрын

Seriously, beds that are high enough to fit a storage bin are standard dormitory fare, so I'm not sure why it's an OMG moment. I have the exact same bed frame, bought at Walmart. It's nothing special at all.