Homemade floating cabin built to live full time on the water

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Brandon and Sarah are back again, this time with a brand new floating home they built from scratch! In this video they'll take us on a tour of their new and improved space, talk about the building process for a home on floats, and discuss what life is like living off-grid on a North Carolina Lake.
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0:00 On this week's episode...
1:14 Welcome to Sarah and Brandon's floating home
1:33 Location
1:47 Deciding to build a new and improved floating home
2:00 Building a floating home
3:24 What do they do for work?
3:37 Living on the water with a dog
4:25 Exterior house and porch
5:31 Water utilities
6:22 How the house stays anchored
7:52 Exterior house design
8:26 Life on the lake
9:50 Solar power system
10:17 Let's head inside!
10:39 Kitchen tour
12:46 Storage loft
13:08 Bathroom
15:26 Septic system
16:33 Bedroom
18:13 Thermoregulation of the house
19:07 Guest loft
21:34 Favorite thing about living in a floating home
22:09 Future plans
22:26 An original song by Brandon!
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@mrichards1114 5 ай бұрын

If you don't follow Sarah and Brandon on their channel, you don't know what you're missing. They are hardworking and so much fun to watch. Brandon is hilarious but most importantly he is humble. Go check out their yearly lake clean up that Brandon oversees. So glad they were featured again in this new build.

@pear92 5 ай бұрын

I agree! I found them when THGJ featured their first home and have been following them ever since

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses 5 ай бұрын

Really appreciate the support guys! 💙🥹

@GPlay-eu6wv 5 ай бұрын

@@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses 👍

@patriciacrane548 5 ай бұрын

@michellerene951 5 ай бұрын

Just subscribed!

@susanbeals7597 5 ай бұрын

I remember your first houseboat... this is a wonderful upgrade❣️ You really outdid yourselves. It's warm, welcoming, beautiful to look at, and very functional. So glad you kept a comfy couch. Enjoy your beautiful tiny houseboat 😍.

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses 5 ай бұрын

💙🙏 thank you!

@alexmendez4115 11 күн бұрын

Did you contract a naval architect to design your floating home ?

@dirkjackson8939 4 ай бұрын

What I love about people in this generation is that they are completely shattering traditional ways of life. This is what happens when you are allowed to paint outside the box at a young age. We now see that anything and everything is possible. I am not a jealous person, but I can admit I'm happily jealous of Sarah and Brandon's living arrangement. That being said, a win for one is a win for all! Bravo to you both. Thank you for the inspiration to all of us viewers :)

@dinkvjr 2 ай бұрын

Love your outlook, and I'm with you 💯

@SLOBeachboy 2 ай бұрын

Well, actually it's not a generational thing at all. It just appears as if these things are more prevalent today due to social media and all the DIY TV shows out there. In fact, all the great ideas for solar and wind powered homes and off grid living in general actually fist came about in the 1970’s. And floating homes on both lakes and oceans have been around for a very long time indeed. There were also plenty of people living in vans way back when and the only difference between then and now is that back then you could not start a KZfaq channel about your life in a van and make a lot of money off it. The bottom line is that while people have actually been doing stuff like this forever, it is only in the past 20 years or so that we have been exposed to their lives through social media and the like.

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses Ай бұрын

❤❤🤗

@williamd1891 Ай бұрын

@@SLOBeachboyYou're right. This is nothing new and has nothing to do with this generation. Sharing it on social media is. Look at some old National Geographic magazines and you'll see all this and more from all over the world.

@EffieG-ez9tf Ай бұрын

Not taking anything away from these two youngsters, but my generation was the forerunner for any/all ‘painting outside the box,’ thank you very much. 😊

@jifok5379 4 ай бұрын

This book is a comprehensive guide for anyone who wants to create various types of garden buildings. The book provides clear and detailed instructions with numerous photos. kzfaq.infoUgkxBE-xSmFU7PIaMFUmmhnFxE035s5svtxeAs a novice, I appreciated the book's step-by-step approach to the basics of building. The book also appeals to the more advanced DIY enthusiast with projects ranging from simple to complex. The book is up to date with the latest trends, such as solar panels, green roofs, and sweet chestnut shakes. The book has inspired me to pursue more projects in the future.

@christinebravomom5711 5 ай бұрын

So clever to have the ladder double as shelves.

@Bambi-xg3kr 5 ай бұрын

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this home. Beautiful design, gorgeous kitchen sink, great paint job, loving the hexagonal window, the vanity nook is cute, the scenery is stunning, and Iko is the cutest pup.

@MsJanet 5 ай бұрын

I’m a huge fan of Keeping Afloat With The Jones, so glad to see them featured on this channel.

@brandonjones803 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching us! Very humbled to be on this channel.

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses 5 ай бұрын

🙏🙏 Thanks so much Janet! 💓

@shirley7137 5 ай бұрын

What a sweet, adorable and smart couple...wish you lot's of joy on your journey.

@andrewsimckes5748 4 ай бұрын

The first time they were featured I was hooked by these two and now I watch every episode they do I agree Sarah and Brandon and Iko are definitely worth everyone's time they are awesome.

@JoshuaMO33 5 ай бұрын

I’m about to blow your mind….. They never have to mow the grass

@user-vm5ud4xw6n Ай бұрын

What a beautiful home! I don’t think I would be able to leave it if I lived there. There isn’t a single thing I would change which is something to say. It’s not unusual for me to comment on a house and then add a “but” in there. I guess I could say I would add at least one more solar panel. Maybe 2 to help reduce the draw from the washer. But it’s not necessary…such a peaceful place and the chairs out front would definitely be a favorite spot. Love hanging chairs! You both did an excellent job. One last thing-LOVE that copper sink! That is amazing. God bless their home!

@peterddb1593 4 ай бұрын

I remember watching their first tiny houseboat video. This new one looks like they definitely are enjoying themselves. Good for them!

@cuernavacadave 29 күн бұрын

Wow, what an awesome tiny house and the nice thing is, it does not look tiny nor cramped!! That I could live in quite happily!! Great job!! Thank you for sharing!

@bonnies9861 5 ай бұрын

What a fantastic couple you are!! You have built one beautiful home ~ it is so cozy, warm and inviting. And your "backyard" is truly amazing ~ what a glorious life you are living!! I saw your 1st boat, so can appreciate how much work you put into this one ~ you are awesome! Sending you light, love, peace, joy and abundance always. I love you, and your doggie.

@ChristianSouthernGirl 5 ай бұрын

Love the secret hanging bed and love the placement of all your windows!!!! I can't imagine having those views everywhere!!

@Escapeofthebride777 2 ай бұрын

His voice is soooooo calming!

@Dascia2 5 ай бұрын

Ahhh it's the Joneses! This is the first overlap from a creator I already follow! So glad to see these two and their awesome tiny home. I missed the first video so I'll be watching that next.

@alisinwanderland 4 ай бұрын

Brandon and Sarah...such an inspirational couple whose minds and hearts are always focused on the bigger picture of helping their neighbors, their community, and the environment. This was a great tour of their slice-of-heaven home.

@user-ij5dt9of7v 4 ай бұрын

1 dollar a gallon and you pump out 300 gallons a week = 300 dollars a week thats 1200 dollars a month that you just pushed over to the average tax payers a living expanse they should be taking themself based on their own choices of living on a floating home .. Yes must be nice to just push your living cost over to some other ppl. taxes..

@lindaberg9960 Ай бұрын

Hello Sarah & Brandon 👋. Nice to see you again, in your lovely new (and improved) floating home❤🎉 You two young folks have built a lovely nautical tupe home. I just love it, and appreciate your sharing it with us. I do recall meeting you and touring touring the first smaller fliating home. And yes, LOL, I remember seeing what a tight fit your bedroom mattress was! LOL... GOD bless you both, and I look forward to watching you again some day❤❤ You young folks give me hope for our future generations❤

@marthajean50 2 ай бұрын

That grant they wrote is brilliant - helps people and the environment at the same time. Great work!

@keithusace4352 18 күн бұрын

I love that you don't have to worry about to many people just dropping by.

@janefryer6750 5 ай бұрын

I love the couple,their house is incredible ! What an inspiration! 😘

@violetmartha916 4 ай бұрын

When you said you take your dog to the bank...I thought " That's as good a place as any to make a deposit." 🤣

@dawnolynyk 3 ай бұрын

Hahahaha🤣

@maggiesteen2049 Ай бұрын

Congratulations to you both for holding tight to what matters most in life.This was such a pleasure to watch and save to one of my all time favorite videos. It was like a nice cup of your favorite coffee or the smell of an apple pie baking in the oven. It was really that good. God bless you and your doggy too 🙏

@jamiebray8532 5 ай бұрын

I loved their previous house. So I'm super excited to see what they've done this time.

@user-io7bc3ef3n 5 ай бұрын

I have been watching similar videos cause I can't decide what I want yet. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE UR HOUSE AND SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT!!! BEST 1 YET!!!

@maurawhelan3530 5 ай бұрын

What a great life! Lovely home thanks for sharing! Happy Christmas!

@madgiemcrae3007 4 ай бұрын

I absolutely loved seeing this newest build of yours. I appreciate the scientific explanations that you both provided. I can listen to Brandon's drawl all day plus the humor & both of your shout outs to Mom. Both of your dedication to conservation is beautiful and to be commended. Future Blessings 🙏🏽

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses Ай бұрын

Thank you! ❤

@bonniehall578 2 ай бұрын

I love your lifestyle. I lived in a tree house on a river bank for 12 years. I have great memories!

@Sarahtlopez Ай бұрын

That sink is one of a kind 😍😍 Completely understand why its Sarahs Fav feature, its mine too 😍 defo a steal!!

@kerricolwell5080 Ай бұрын

floating garden attached... that would be lovely.

@connielucas3064 5 ай бұрын

Love their new home and the song!!

@sherrieoconnell3605 4 ай бұрын

Hi folks! I just love the beautiful life y'all are living! God bless.

@levt2156 5 ай бұрын

I love this home!!! Great Floorplan and I adore the decor!

@shellyackerman3177 3 ай бұрын

What an awesome upgrade! Always nice to be able to create a 2.0 version and utilize what you learned from the previous one. They did a great job! What a fab thing to live in a floating house!

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses Ай бұрын

🤍🤍🤍

@cindyblair1283 4 ай бұрын

I just love your new house boat! You both are such a beautiful couple. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Merry Christmas from Ohio❤🐾🎁🎄🙏🏻⛄️

@user-en2dx1ll3k 5 ай бұрын

I love the big batteries!!! A plus!! TheEnd!!!!

@TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam 5 ай бұрын

I truly believe that making an adjustment here is not easily. It's inspiring that they are able to manage it. 😌😌

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses 5 ай бұрын

Excellent video Jenna, & what a wonderful honor to be featured a second time!! 🙏 sailboat tour up next?! 😉

@forty_twenty_sixteen_DIY 5 ай бұрын

Your channel is beautiful because you do your work from the heart and it is felt immediately from the first minutes of each video! All your new stories inspire something new and limitless in your life, and the examples of these people with their houses show that everyone can make childhood dreams a reality! Usually it's not that difficult, but the main thing is that the desire is as strong as a dream in your heart and mind, which can become a reality and inspire many others in the KZfaq community! I sincerely thank the author of the channel and the people with big hearts who are not ashamed to dream no matter what, and inspire such a large number of people. I am sure that this video also moved someone and made it possible to feel alive again at full strength and to breathe a mouthful of dreams into your heart closed by the worries of everyday life! We also realize our childhood dreams by building miniature houses, and this gives us incredible delight and joy in our hearts and enormous variety in our adult and seemingly gray life, breathing so many colors into it! Thank you all for the wonderful! DIY!))

@ariel393939 5 ай бұрын

This is one beautiful home.

@vetgirl71 2 ай бұрын

Very beautiful tiny house boat ! Thanks for sharing! 😊❤️

@jennifertoliver9546 4 ай бұрын

Have you ever considered travelling without that sweet dog, we are in our 60's and after a trip to mexico, and a trip on the rivers in england we will be done. We are used to lake Ont in waupoos we are happy to come and meet him on your time we are excelllent chefs and love the sparkles on the ceiling and the wind and storms coming across the water!

@boneyardrestorodz2536 21 күн бұрын

Very cool 😎 I’m intrigued. Thank you for sharing this 😊

@marieneu264 5 ай бұрын

This is beautiful!

@user-ov5sc7ue8k 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful simplicity.

@dorothybrogden3523 11 күн бұрын

Love your tiny floating house!!! ❤❤

@vickymyprayergarden6846 3 ай бұрын

Fontana lake is absolutely beautiful ! I love it there ! If I see yall I will tell my hubby to slow the boat down so not to sends waves towards your awesome home lol ...

@rebeccahale4673 2 ай бұрын

Western NC---yah!!!!! I'm in western OR (also pretty awesome). I went to NC for some job training and drove out west--WOW!

@lukekao8136 5 ай бұрын

Btw, ty for the tour of your tiny house. It's amazing! Your tiny house is beautiful! Who says you need a huge castle just for 2 people, right? Tiny houses are the way of the future!

@ronsroc2206 5 ай бұрын

The house is beautiful and what a nice serene location to live in. Thank you for sharing it with us

@bernedettekuteyi3843 5 ай бұрын

Wow now this is absolutely beautiful

@kellykwon2232 Ай бұрын

❤❤❤. Beautiful home, beautiful couple.

@janeysiegrist5061 5 ай бұрын

Omgoodness i love this couple. Been following them for a while now

@abikeesclerosada 5 ай бұрын

Love the house, very cool. Most interesting is the accent of the 2. For a Brazilian, that learnt "normal" english, without accent, is very different to hear them speaking, nice though. Congrats to Brandon and Sarah, they built a very nice floating house

@jocelyneboutot5722 4 ай бұрын

Just beautiful ❤️ What a great life you are choosing.

@juliahelland6488 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this! 💯

@ilovealexo 5 ай бұрын

Gorgeous couple and amazing home. Idyllic living ❤️

@verniawilliams4662 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful view❤

@lukekao8136 5 ай бұрын

Suggestion: you can build simple racks / shelves against the tiny house and plant whatever veggies, etc and save on grocery bills. Hope it helps. :)

@JoyceWhite-kd8dw 3 ай бұрын

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@danielleterry2331 Ай бұрын

Wow just a awesome tiny home and location

@KristySki 5 ай бұрын

I LOVE this house! It's beautiful on the inside, the location is fantastic, and it looks so peaceful. I'm curious how it is with bugs out there on the water near all trees? Do you guys have any issues with them?

@lynnwilliams7875 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful build too!

@karenmcneill2602 3 ай бұрын

BEAUTIFUL!!!

@hands_on_adventures 4 ай бұрын

I talked to them when i was fishing a kayak tournament last year. Her dog was having a field day when i caught a fish!

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses 4 ай бұрын

😅💙💙💙

@ChristianSouthernGirl 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful!!

@iamatriplett111 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing bits about of your work and accomplishments! I’m curious about the grant to subsidize pump out rates and would love to hear more. I’d like to see if this is something that our city harbors (Juneau, Alaska) would considered looking into. Thanks!

@kimsalmon7593 Ай бұрын

Waving hello from Kingston Ont ! Love your home

@killeresk Ай бұрын

This is a fun channel. A lot of good ideas and creative homes.

@MnAnnetteNS Ай бұрын

LOVE ❤LOVE ❤ LOVE The views & your floating home # 2

@mamacarrol5799 Ай бұрын

I've got to admit that's an amazing spot.

@hildaflores5759 5 ай бұрын

You dont get Sea sick! Wow I would be so sick of the rocking. Im one of those that motion gets me and I cant even watch someone swinging otherwise I get nauseas. Yes it ay be a mind thing but I was always a kid who needed a bag or pail in the car, poor parents if mine, but that IS SUCH A Gorgeous Home you two. Great Job!!Sending you many blessings too! Your dog is beautiful too!

@johnarcher8090 5 ай бұрын

This would be great!?!!! There is a large lake near me and have thought why don’t people live like this??? But then every inch of land is developed and with the skidoos and motor boats running helter skelter you would not get one second of peace. You are truly blessed to be able to live inside a park.

@evanprinsloo6 5 ай бұрын

Stunning

@nopenada5767 5 ай бұрын

Love that lipstick shade on you!❤

@tonmarinaxxzz Ай бұрын

I would need to have a rail around the upstairs loft to prevent falling off the edge. This would be important to guests who might forget where they are

@snoopygonewilder Ай бұрын

Brandon's mom has good taste in colors. 😁 In my family is the other way around, my mom asks my sister and I about color choices... lol.

$@fractalsechoesfrommotherea9084$

@fractalsechoesfrommotherea9084 13 күн бұрын

Love the three of You.

@evaa-w5399 5 ай бұрын

Gorgeous, and so cheap if you're an pescatarian. I'd definitely become one living there ❤

@beverlyscheidt583 4 ай бұрын

Very pretty !!

@sarabonilla2379 2 ай бұрын

I love all you have done!! How much approximately did you spent? Or in today's day how much will I need to build a house boat? Thank you so much!

@FruityPebbles-eg9rs Күн бұрын

Utterly charming people. That kitchen is fantastic.

@juliemclaughlin5407 2 ай бұрын

for your toilet you should try a sunmar composting toilet and you can use the compost for your garden!

@kerimabrown5404 4 ай бұрын

Wow! That’s so cool to live on the water, and to see the wild life. Have you ever worried about any wild life coming up to your house?

@patdietz1649 Ай бұрын

Yeah I love these guys. I watch there KZfaq channel.

@PaulADAigle Ай бұрын

I love it! I would have gone with more Solar, and maybe an additional battery, and removed the gas. A heat pump and induction stove should cover it. Less cost in the long run, and no need for outside sourcing.

@timmangan1734 Ай бұрын

what would be cool would be a floating garden? I love your HOME!!!!!!!!!!! I wish I could do this in Minnesota. I think a bubbler system would solve the ice issues.

@clarahaywood9961 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful

@barbarakloise6790 5 ай бұрын

Love your copper sink. I am a huge copper lover and your sink is amazing! Love your floating house!

@mustanggang3889 5 ай бұрын

We also have smaller loads we do slightly more frequently

@amycaitlyn1120 5 ай бұрын

I started to follow this lovely couple after they began building their new home - what a gorgeous job!!

@amydavis955 5 ай бұрын

Wow, they live in a great life live a paradise I wish I could live there. It’s awesome.❤❤❤ that’s my kinda like to live with. oh my God what could you ask for more to live like that kind of life.🥰😘

@paulherring8959 5 ай бұрын

I believe Fontana Lake is fed by the Nantahala River. So I wonder whether you take advantage of the whitewater paddling opportunities on the nearby river?

@eskanderx1027 5 ай бұрын

Great stuff!

@beeandbear 3 ай бұрын

This has to be one of my favorite places featured! It's so cute, cozy, unique, spacious, serene, and functionable. I'm so curious about "outside" the home functions, like... Do they own land to? Are their vehicles parked there? Do they boat into town?!?!? I have so many questions! But I'm also so much in love with it.

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses Ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@dwaynejones1555 5 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@92Tulips 5 ай бұрын

I remember the first one and loving this one too, awesome 😊

@laruedouglas7972 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful 😊

@manwithmanners 5 ай бұрын

Hands down this is one of my fav episodes ever.💯 And what an awesome couple they are together! 👏🏻🤓 They should start a business building these homes on water, I would be one of the first ones to buy one 🏠⛵

@brandonjones803 5 ай бұрын

We have a business building and selling them. Thanks for watching

@KeepingAfloatWiththeJoneses 5 ай бұрын

Appreciate the support! 🙏🤝 we do build & renovate them actually! You can check out our latest project on our channel ☺️

@debbie678 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful and decorated spot on! Do you get to 'float' for free or is there a rental for your cove? This is a dream come true... water and mtn view.