Woman Shares Unfiltered Reality of Tiny House Living + Finances & Parking Challenges

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Stacie shares her experience with tiny house living, including some important lessons learned about designing, financing, and finding a parking spot for a tiny house, all from the perspective of a former apartment dweller in the city who made the leap to move to a tiny home in a rural mobile home park.
You can follow and find out more about Stacie's tiny home experience here:
/ @casadurotinyhome
Stacie had her home custom-built and was able to pay a deposit and obtain a line of credit to cover the remainder of the cost. In the video, she suggests saving in advance if possible, and she also mentions chattel loans, builder financing, and financing from the previous owner as other financial loan options to explore (since many lending institutions and banks might not issue a conventional mortgage for a tiny house on wheels).
For parking, Stacie wanted a legal setup and spent a lot of time following leads for parking her home on private land, but they often fell through because the municipality wouldn't approve it, or because the landowners changed their minds. At the last minute, she was able to find a spot to park it at a trailer park. Since moving there she's had the chance to visit neighbouring trailers and wishes she had checked them out as an option before having a tiny home custom-built.
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@ExploringAlternatives Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! You can follow and find out more about Stacie's tiny house experience here: www.youtube.com/@CasaDuroTinyHome

@MSGC55 Жыл бұрын

@Maria CANCER I wish you all the very best - may God Bless and touch your life - God loves you very much - never give up hope 🙏

@michaelgaddajrfi9192 Жыл бұрын

Marie I can only imagine how it may feel against such a harsh diagnosis but you will beat it and keep striving for your home. As long as you keep the faith you will achieve what you want.

@laisdonella2728 Жыл бұрын

That was the most honest, well explained and realistic overview I have ever watched about tiny houses. And that made me dream myself. I'm also in Toronto like her.

@turkizno 8 ай бұрын

Tableu! It was funny hearing that name in the middle of trying to research alternative housing stuff while literally being at work in H.O., solving issues related to Tableu haha Also it is incredibly odd to hear as a European, that apparently a "washing machine" in some places doesn't have a drying centrifuge function. This is the second person from Canada on the channel that mentions as if it was a special thing.

@user-jg4hk3yf2y Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your tiny home experience! Congratulations on your home, it's so beautifully built and designed. Pure cozy and tranquil living I'm sure! : ) I'm definitely going to look into this builder; I've been so pressed with all the videos and information they provide to the media. They seem to genuinely care and explain every aspect of what's to be expected and needed for tiny home living.

@donttalktomebye Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to FINALLY hear someone who owns a tiny home to being realistic, genuinely transparent, and not delusional about how much this can ACTUALLY cost. So many people who live tiny that I see don't realize how much privilege they have whether its financially or resourcefully. I'm always confused when people say they only paid $50k for the house but how'd they find the land? what about the patio? and their water or electricity? this is the first realistic breakdown of the obstacles one can face without trying to make it sound all sunshine and rainbows. While i think she is happy with her home I really appreciate how much they emphasized how hard it was to get there and how many things they still might be trying to adjust to.

@cloverhighfive Жыл бұрын

A lot of tiny houses videos I've seen are people who found parking on the family land... or a community... or a super remote land (omg how much $). So the very practical down to the tacks "crap I don't have a spot and regulations make it hard" is interesting to see.

@b_uppy Жыл бұрын

@@cloverhighfive Except the builder did gouge.

@aliciaspears7847 Жыл бұрын

Really though, tiny houses vary in size and price just like traditional homes do. A lot of it is up to the individual. Buy a modest sized home and it will be significantly less money than the biggest house they will possibly approve a loan for. Come on, it's common sense. Save money, put yourself in a position (over time) to best be able to handle the costs of home ownership. Reduce your debt, reevaluate your discretionary spending. Sacrifice in one area to have the reward down the road in another. That's not "privileged", that's hard work. That's setting a goal and making it to the finish line

@Ann-cx3dd Жыл бұрын

I don't think anyone needs to talk about "privilege" when buying a tiny home. She's worked hard it's paid off.

@cloverhighfive Жыл бұрын

@@b_uppy that's the thing. Depending on where you are, you gotta do with what's available. And where I am? Oh dear a tiny house wouldn't be cheap at all. Anyway her whole point is, don't take for granted it's gonna be cheap. There's a lot to factor in (like if you're gonna self-build or not, etc.)

@asunbeam5479 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad she was so honest about the costs.

@tonyabrookes9931 Жыл бұрын

But she didnt actually give any numbers... Edit: ok, she did give a final build cost but it would've been very helpful to discuss details (down payment for loan, lot rent, utilities, etc)

@joanies6778 Жыл бұрын

The bottom line I took away from it, though, is people need to do more research upfront and expect more costs, so be prepared. People can and do build for less for the size, yet current lumber costs will impact both home builds and pro builds. People need to be aware of the parking/zoning issues as well as loan and insurance issues before embarking on this journey. For those who make it happen, kudos to them. I bought my 105 yr old fixer upper for the same cost with land, a deep city lot where I can do my organic gardening. For the price of a downpayment on a home elsewhere, I bought my house outright. I was tired of watching my senior friends being outpriced and always looking for a place to live. At this point in life, I'm tired of moving and don't want to end up either homeless or forever paying a mortgage.

@Isaidit129 Жыл бұрын

@@tonyabrookes9931 her numbers wouldn’t actually be our numbers🤔just need to be mindful of all the hidden cost you don’t realize will come with buying or having a tiny house built. Do your research and then do some more. Some things she needed you might not need or some things you need she may have not needed. So bottom line make a detailed itemized list of all the things you will need. And then budget over that for unexpected costs…that’s what I took away from her video…it was very informative ☺️

@aschulte7502 11 ай бұрын

She has a much larger and fully equipped kitchen than average; her bathroom is also much larger than most tiny homes. She wasn't insuring her car before, which shouldn't be part of her comparison. And is this really a tiny home? Most can be towed, hers clearly cannot.

@izzywoods794 11 ай бұрын

@@aschulte7502her house is 1 hallway. Would you rly call tht a regular sized house. Lmao

@PillowHairBlog Жыл бұрын

I would love to see a Part 2, why she talks about living tiny during Winter... Most of these types of videos are shot in the Summer season, an doesn't take cold and wet weather into consideration and how it affects the tiny home. I live in Norway, and a main thing I'm planning for my future tiny, is the wet room/entrance, because living in the North is living with weather.

@bluejay313 Жыл бұрын

@Louis Jonathan Welch weird stalker bot lol? All its replies give off same creepy vibe

@johnbecay6887 Жыл бұрын

besides the obvious of having a well insulated house with economical ways to heat it, there are a few other important considerations to living tiny in the cold and wet. hot water needs to be hotter in the winter. be sure your water heater is up to the task. condensation may be a problem so good ventilation is a must. this can conflict with keeping the space warm. air exchangers can help with this. seriously consider a woodstove for at least a secondary source of heat. heat from a wood stove drives out moisture which is great for drying clothes and keeping the inside of the house dry. propane heat does not dry as well. finally design areas outside of the living space that buffer the house from the cold and wet. for example having a deck off the ground keeps snow and mud at bay. a small mud room is a great place to take off wet clothes and muddy boots. good luck with your project.

@GinaMusings Жыл бұрын

omg, that was my first thought once I got close to the end of this video. Yeah, totally. How warm is her tiny home. If it was constructed by 'professionals' in Canada I would assume they insulated this properly.

@lsamoa 11 ай бұрын

Yes! I've never seen a video about a tiny home that takes place during winter. These practical considerations are super interesting. I'd like to know more about built-in ventilation as well.

@markuswedlich2880 10 ай бұрын

I live in Finland and am also thinking about this. My plan is to make the wet entrance area double as a greenhouse. Tiny living is all about multiple uses for anything isnt it? :)

@stuartsutherland7664 Жыл бұрын

Good to hear an honest experience of going tiny! The people interviewed on "Living big in a tiny house" always paint a very rosy picture of tiny house living, almost too good to be true. This woman on the other hand gave a good account of the plusses and minusses of purchasing a tiny house.

@aliciaspears7847 Жыл бұрын

Tiny living is not for everyone. Nothing wrong with people being happy with their choice.

@catscattying943 Жыл бұрын

That channel is full of people living in tiny houses on mommy and daddy’s property.

@shirleyashanti3031 Жыл бұрын

Coming from city life and not being able to drive added an extra level of stress IMHO. A new, gorgeous mobile home would probably have been a better choice, but she didn't know. Financing is easier for one thing, and the homes are very nice nowadays. Live and learn. This home is very sweet; as time goes on, I think she'll be the wiser for the experience. Thanks for sharing.

@haute03 Жыл бұрын

@@aliciaspears7847 I don't think Stuart is saying there's something wrong with people being happy with their choice. It's that the channel he metioned *only* shows the positives of tiny house living even though those tiny homeowners more than likely experienced some challenges along the way.

@jazzyg530 Жыл бұрын

Imagine if all of us were taught building, electrical, plumbing skills in school. Since those are some of the biggest financial hurdles the world would be much different.

@cjasmin1960 Жыл бұрын

You would be the slav5 they want you to be

@inuhundchien6041 Жыл бұрын

Nah, it's land that's the most expensive.

@breezybrookshire Жыл бұрын

Teaching people skills is so empowering, and I don’t know why they don’t have shop classes anymore. Well, we do know. They system doesn’t want empowered people

@nooks12 Жыл бұрын

I would have loved to have been taught those skills in school

@FayAlexGG Жыл бұрын

Then people would complain about child labor laws

@GregCurtin45 Жыл бұрын

Finally, someone speaks to the reality of home ownership. Mainspring and terrifying all at once. My first home... moved in on Dec 20th; had a flood from a 3-day January heat wave. Prepare for the worst and realize that over time it does get better. This is probably one of best episodes on this channel. Thank you Stacie for your honesty and best wishes for the future.

@emzz987 Жыл бұрын

the reality of climate disasters 😔 definitely impacting housing choices

@brookenigh 9 ай бұрын

Authentic, articulate, professional, and relatable. Stacie is a joy to watch and her transparency and non-romanticization of tiny home living is a breath of fresh air. Wishing her all the best in her beautiful home.

@MiddleEarthGirl75 Жыл бұрын

Rare to see a tiny house vid for Ontario. Building codes are strict as hell here, as well as the rules of parking and land depending on what township you want to be in. I'm not surprised of how much it cost her in comparison with other provinces and especially countries. Materials are super expensive as well. Our province isn't very "self-sustainably" or rural friendly. We're hoping to get land and live in a yurt which is going to be quite the navigation. Her finding a trailer park was undoubtedly the best option for her, especially with her requirements.

@sheila3936 Жыл бұрын

Finding a four season trailer park, where she didn’t have to buy the lot, is a challenge in itself. It’s such a restrictive province right now.

@ayela562 Жыл бұрын

Honestly, Ontario residents ( myself included) should be leaning heavily on our government to allow tiny homes. The only movements being made on housing are Ford letting his developer friends destroy our protected greenbelt to build homes which will not be even remotely affordable. Investment firms are buying up all the single family homes. This crisis is not going away and we have to push for legislation that allow us to use land for tiny living or we will be priced right out of the province.

@SammieSea Жыл бұрын

Do you know of any Tiny Home channels for places in AB or BC?

@Rooftopaccessorizer Жыл бұрын

its so frustrating that tiny homes are brually regulated, but nobody wants to regulate rent prices or bar property developers from buying up entire neighborhoods.

@maddywadsworth4312 Жыл бұрын

I’m glad she made a comment about how nice mobile homes are now! I have a very good friend who lives in a gorgeous Doublewide and I would absolutely live there! It’s a lovely home.

@ML-kx9gz 28 күн бұрын

I've long thought about buying a mobile home but not in a park, I would like one on a piece of land like up north where I live lots of lakes and outdoors life, would be a great place to spend spring/summer and fall and in the winter you're doing florida, arizona, las vegas and california. sounds like some clean living to me.

@EmpressVicky0116 Жыл бұрын

Wow, I appreciate her candid explanation of the reality of purchasing a tiny. She gave me so much to think about that I wouldn’t otherwise thought of. Thank you ❤️🌹

@nononono3421 Жыл бұрын

Suggestion for tiny home folks: get a portable induction cooktop, no range. Get a 24 inch oven. Ranges are too big, too heavy, you,don’t need that. And yes you can still have a hood over the space you’ll place the portable cooktop. Induction shortens cooking time so the need for a hood is diminished anyway, but you can still have one.

@gregorymoats4007 Жыл бұрын

You clearly don’t cook much. She clearly wanted a full size range, just as I would. An avid cook WANTS a full size oven. And of course gas cook top! Induction has a place but is not the end all be all. And statement that induction cook time is shorter, therefore reducing need for hood as absolutely absurd. You don’t understand air exchange and cfm’s

@nononono3421 Жыл бұрын

@@gregorymoats4007 I didn't say you don't need a hood :O)

@noemisolano4748 Жыл бұрын

Stacie is right about, if a person has and knows about building, then the cost of building a tiny home is cheaper however if a person doesn't have that building experience or knowledge, then a person has to find a tiny home builder which costs more money. That's why she paid so much for her tiny home. I agree that you definitely need to research and find a parking spot for your tiny home because I know my people said that has been difficult to find.

@redheadedgypsy1939 Жыл бұрын

WOW she is brutally HONEST about real life & the expenses in tiny home living - thanks a million for that!!! Much respect. Too many channels sugar-coat the experience, this experience seems the most genuine - thanks ( subscribed to casa duro)

@tylerrivers6574 11 ай бұрын

Transparency on cost and actual living is so rare in these kinds of videos. Many people watching have genuine interest in this lifestyle, but I very rarely hear cost to build and such. This was great. I needed to hear some of the other side/negatives of this lifestyle along with the positives. Thanks!!

@jenniferbriski567 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being much more honest about the financial aspect than most others have been. It's very much the same with a house as far as unforeseen expenses.

@SummaGirl1347 Жыл бұрын

She brings up several points that make it clear that this is really only an option for young, able-bodied people - something I never thought of before regarding tiny-house design.

@soozidarling5629 7 ай бұрын

As a type 1 diabetic looking into alternatives to the suburban living, I find this SO inspirational and love her addressing those specific concerns with insulin. I can't go fully off grid like some, but I have been exploring other options than just city living or suburbs.

@TanyaOfMars 10 ай бұрын

I love how open and honest this is and the fact that it also touches briefly on what this lifestyle is like for someone with a disability/chronic illness and the considerations that requires.

@eightybananas4515 Жыл бұрын

I applaud the honesty. Warts and all I still think she’s made smart choices. Good on her also for being able to work from home at the end of 2019, perfect timing as Covid was starting.

@1timbarrett Жыл бұрын

I’m happy for this lady, because everything she has done was thoughtful and intentional. Even if her neighborhood degrades as the years go by (it happens!) I believe she will adapt.👍🏽👏🏼🖖❣️

@lsamoa 11 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same. Especially since she has diabetes, that was excellent timing.

@ChandraBrooks Жыл бұрын

I like how relatable this narrative is to mine. Location as the greatest barrier for placing my shipping container house. Also, the restructuring of costs verses the outcome in 8 years time is really well received. Thanks!

@nullhill6486 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your honesty about the true price and prep circumstances. No sugarcoating it. What a lovely home you've created for yourself.

@CaroAbebe Жыл бұрын

So refreshing to hear someone being so transparent about their experience!

@mayling141 Жыл бұрын

It is very refreshing to hear someone talk about the true grit of having or living in a Tiny House. Thank you to Stacie for sharing her story with us.

@ramseykelvin168 Жыл бұрын

Hello May how are doing today

@tinyhomesincanada 8 ай бұрын

So lovely to see the truthful portrayal of living tiny in Canada - the beauty AND the frustrations/costs! We really enjoy seeing Stacie's tiny house life grow and evolve!

@CitizenTurtleIsland Жыл бұрын

I am so grateful that you shared your story. The good and the bad. It's especially valuable for viewers who live in Ontario, Canada. I have seen lots of info on tiny living elsewhere, especially in the USA, with different issues, options. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

@jennyfulcher8035 Жыл бұрын

Beautifully-designed home. I love the tiles in the kitchen backsplash and shower, the woodwork, and the colorful decorations . It's great that you have a place to garden too and that it's so quiet without light pollution so you can enjoy the moon and stars at night. It sounds like while you have to work more hours that it's all worthwhile. Thanks for sharing. Jenny, USA

@riverrain4031 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic honest review of the hardships. Intelligent woman living her best life, awesome

@yamamancha Жыл бұрын

The loft height is a tough one but I think she did a great job and $80k (USD) now for a home that will be full owned in 7-8 years is a great place to be in at that age.

@bluejay313 Жыл бұрын

The problem I see is the land is still leased... so she is subject to market pressures for that monthly cost and if she wants to move to a new location would mean losing all the foundation costs she had to fund.

@janejarve Жыл бұрын

It's a beautiful home that you've created, Stacey. I'm sorry to hear it's not exactly the dream, but the truth is, no house, tiny or otherwise, will be. I think we all have to "grow into" our spaces as you said. We have to accept the heartaches we suffered getting to the point of moving into our home, and learn to love it as it is rather than as we thought it would be. I found myself quite uneasy in my new space when I moved first. I had moved quickly just as the pandemic took hold, and now, three years later, I'm only starting to get a true feel for the place. Perhaps it's because our priorities are elsewhere for a time, I don't know, but loving where you are is often a challenge. Then again, no place is ideal, and having a place to begin with is a blessing. Anyways, every happiness to you and may your tiny house be your happy home. 🏡 ✨️

@janejarve Жыл бұрын

Sorry, spelled your name incorrectly, Stacie.

@janinafisher101 Жыл бұрын

An excellent video on the things to look out for when thinking about buying a tiny house - especially all the unexpected costs. In terms of design, when a friend was building hers I mentioned making room for garbage and recycling and she realized that she had not taken that into account. Lots of details. So great that you guys are showing videos like this. It is also very nice to hear that Stacie is loving her new home in the country.

@Pera152 Жыл бұрын

Hearing about anything that is realistic and seeing anyone being transparent is a healing experience for me. This was really illuminating for various reasons. Thank you

@catherinewilke5583 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful job Stacie! Thank you so much for your insight on tiny living. We know this isn’t in America, because she isn’t bankrupt from her T1DM. She needs to be near healthcare and pharmacy, but isn’t worried about payment. Yay for national health care. Allows all people the chance to seek their dreams. Listen up fellow Americans. We need this too.

@Ruebenjohn8867 9 ай бұрын

Hello how are you doing today

@desmondsze2169 Жыл бұрын

I am so delighted to know that someone like Stacie live tiny just North of Toronto and I like to find out where it could be. I heard lot of people live Tiny in the States and on the West coast but never knew that it could happen in Ontario. I like to find out how to do it.

@ExploringAlternatives Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Desmond! For privacy reasons we usually don’t share the location of the people we film but I’ve put together a few links that might be helpful! The Tiny House Talk website lists a handful of tiny house communities in Canada (at the bottom of the page) here: tinyhousetalk.com/communities/ And if you’re in Ontario, Bianca from The Giving Tree has been working hard with municipalities to find ways for people to legally park their tiny houses. You can find out more about this on her website here: www.thegivingtreefamily.com/resources There’s also a tiny house show coming up in Ancaster, Ontario this summer: tinyhome.show Hope that helps! Happy Exploring :)

@jenniferleighmiron8135 Жыл бұрын

So often when I see videos about tiny homes itis in the US and it shows the design or talks about the building but not the finances and things of that nature to consider, so I really appreciate her honesty.❤

@jessicastrong5682 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your honesty on the reality of a tiny house.

@chuzzthefuzz1908 8 ай бұрын

My way of living is completely opposite from the tiny house movement, but I like watching the videos. I really admire this woman - she has her head screwed on the right way. She’s upfront and honest about her life and really seems to have it sorted. Good on her!

@janewright2800 Жыл бұрын

Love the whole design! Personally as an older lady I prefer bed on same level but the rest is beautifully finished 💚

@Tarahhh Жыл бұрын

I find it so interesting that people go into something like having a tiny home built and get surprised by the cost or inconveniences. Maybe it's just because I'm autistic, but before I bought a house I researched everything down to the tiniest detail. I sourced materials, we learned how to build on our own, I looked into and tried every type of non water toilet like incinerator (immediate no), composting, camper toilet... Etc. I budgeted out every single thing, and made sure I was prepared emotionally, financially, and physically for the work and responsibilities. We started with a pre-built cottage, and got a camper to build and test an off grid power system on a smaller scale to iron out the details, and now we have the opportunity to either buy or build an additional cabin because we started small and worked our way up. We did it all with only an $150,000 CAD mortgage with no other debt, no financial help or previous savings. I think people romanticize this lifestyle, but IMO people need to be far more realistic about these things. It takes hard work, doing it yourself, saving, being extremely frugal and practical and putting a ton of effort into researching

@lucyhoward8044 Жыл бұрын

She's got a wonderful aesthetic! This small space is cozy and airy at the same time with lots of natural light. Great use of space.

@nonewherelistens1906 Жыл бұрын

If you pay this off in 8 years, you'll be golden. Hang in there, Stacie.

@NanaGagie 7 ай бұрын

We climbed a ladder to our bedroom for years! Now we implemented a Murphy bed and an electric bed which lowers enough to omit the ladder, gives more head room, and push a button and the living room is intact once again! The murphy bed is used for guests in the dining room actually and serves as a portrait wall when intact! I’m sure with your talent you could design an even better configuration! ❤

@toobasolangi3463 Жыл бұрын

You're doing a brilliant job🖤

@samiksalove3095 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being so realistic and honest about tiny house living! It will help many people!

@g0d5m15t4k3 Жыл бұрын

Yeah I love that she discusses how going tiny actually ISN'T cheaper. She's paying additional and different costs than before, but at the end of the day is actually paying more.

@SenecaBabe65 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely love the honesty behind this interview. Not something you often see when people choose to downsize and live small (in Canada specifically).

@seanbarnettcable768 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see one of these finally discuss the financing aspect more, than the budget. That and parking realities and what the process is, needs to be covered.

@carolewarner101 Жыл бұрын

Nice to hear about some of the financial realities of building and living in a tiny house, particularly if you're paying someone else to build it for you. Also the parking and building restrictions, etc. Lovely house BTW!

@inespina6179 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for such an honest review of what tiny house living is like and all the process to get there! There are so many videos out there selling this romanticised idea that it's all easy, cheap and perfect. Best of luck!

@danelzos9034 5 ай бұрын

You are so articulate. I appreciate your honesty and down to earth view of tiny living. This has been exceptionally helpful. Thank you !

@christinalively8292 9 ай бұрын

Greaf info...I have wanted a tiny home for 15 years and have Wrestled with all of these problems/realities myself. I am still determined it will happen.

@jbri1 Жыл бұрын

Type 1 diabetes crew 👋🏻 that's also a concern of mine now I'm considering building my own home in the countryside. I need to be close enough to pharmacies!

@liddlekiddle1962 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! I wouldn't be comfortable sleeping so close to the ceiling and would have a difficult time climbing up and down a ladder so sleeping downstairs would be a must for me. Wonderful tiny home!

@anniemarie4803 20 күн бұрын

I love how realistic you are. And mostly you show actual living experiences. You are very appreciated ❤

@LineUpTheStars Жыл бұрын

It's so refreshing to see Stacie (and others!) finally sharing the realities of finding a place to put a tiny house. My husband and I originally planned on having a tiny house built for us and parked on land we were planning to buy, but even finding a county that allowed you to live in a tiny house was incredibly difficult (prior to 2021, it might still be). We ended up going in a different direction but I would still love to have a tiny house for a vacation home one day. Maybe when we're done building our house haha.

@Squigglydodah Жыл бұрын

So nice to hear somebody talk honestly about this for a change.

@ayela562 Жыл бұрын

I was not even a little surprised to hear that this woman lives in Ontario. Our housing costs have become astronomical and prohibitive. The province has been so slow to adapt to our housing realities and finding somewhere to put a tiny home is next to impossible. This was a very thoughtful and balanced interview. The realities of tiny living in our area are just not the same as some places in the States.

@robertbell976 Жыл бұрын

Stacie is fantastic, puts some realism into this whole thing! Thanks for the video :)

@momof2momof2 10 ай бұрын

Love her honesty. There needs to be more honest videos like this. I think buying a regular trailer is a far better option than these silly "custom" tiny homes. The sleeping spaces in most of them are ridiculous. I bought a 3 bedroom 2 full bath 26 x 52 ft manufactured home in a resort, brand new, for $104K. It has a very large great room with kitchen, large kitchen island, large living room and dining area. I had a storage room built onto the home, and there is a 3 car car port. All for less than these tiny boxes cost.

@cathylynnpietranton Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Matt and Danielle for sharing her story. It was really nice to hear another side of tiny house living. We appreciate her honesty.❤

@Ruebenjohn8867 9 ай бұрын

Hello how are you doing today

@wendyhardy8304 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your openness and honesty. These things rarely, if at all, get discussed. I wish you all the best💐

@lareverie8285 11 ай бұрын

I appreciate her honesty, she did a great job decorating her home.

@lianichole9492 Жыл бұрын

This video was informational and educational! Thanks for sharing and honestly explaining the “little” things we don’t think of or know.

@Donneczka1 Жыл бұрын

What an articulate and deep-thinking young lady! Love her honesty and transparency on the whole process! Lovely home! Living should not cost so much for people, however!

@Ruebenjohn8867 9 ай бұрын

Hello how are you doing today

@offgridprincess133 5 ай бұрын

This is truly a realistic and raw perspective of tiny living, thank you for teaching us the truth about your tiny home experience and sharing your creative and beautiful home with us.

@mermaidluvn 8 ай бұрын

Loved her honesty and upfront real take on tiny houses! This is the kind of videos that are truly helpful and informative

@tamerat3794 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful home! Thank you for sharing your story! I'm especially grateful that you spoke about the difficulties of finding a place to put your tiny home as well as the costs that can add up to more that you might imagine.

@MsBD-xw8ch Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! I really appreciate the honesty -- both cons and pros. I've been researching tiny houses for a year, and this is the first time I have been shown this view. It did not make me feel negative about this living environment. It only helped me be more realistic, and I really appreciate that. 😊

@authoremilyjosephine 10 ай бұрын

@Exploring Alternatives I remember when you were first getting started...y'all have grown so much in your video-producing skills. Awesome job - your persistence has brought you over 2M subs so far! Wow!

@HannahMitchell-Art Жыл бұрын

Love love love this erganomic desk / lounge set up. This is what I need to too, so it's great to see someone who has done it well.

@Auroraswolfpack Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video! Really enjoyed her honesty and openness! Wish her all the best from Germany!

@Kate-oy6yv Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!!!! As a fellow Ontario renter (Toronto), this resonated so much with the plights of how difficult it is to get into the market and live a sustainable and affordable life. I can't wait to follow her on her journey and learn everything she's learned.

@SistaSOLS Жыл бұрын

I love this realistic view of tiny home living. I've started looking at the process and the money adds up similarly to purchasing a regular home even though the end results may be less.

@amberhowieart1178 11 ай бұрын

I really appreciate your honesty in this video, so many times we hear the stories of self builds for small amounts of money but that just isn’t possible for everyone so it’s nice to see a different path and honest feedback on the realities of that. Will definitely be checking out your Casa Duro KZfaq channel x

@conniepleasant1081 Жыл бұрын

Awe…your home and location are lovely. Stacie, keep going girl you got this ❤👊🏼

@portiabharath3965 Жыл бұрын

Your home is beautiful! And you seem so wonderful, thank you so much for being transparent and sharing your REAL, honest tiny home experience. There are a lot of people who make it seem like all sunshine and rainbows, when in reality, trying to own anything comes with unexpected costs and stress (especially when it comes to tiny homes there is so much uncertainty and lack of uniform regulations across regions). Definitely going to check out your channel :D

@dajonbradford Жыл бұрын

VERY helpful and practical insights into the entire process for anyone considering a tiny home!

@PaulFrank_paz Жыл бұрын

@CasaDuroTinyHome Thank you, Stacie for your eloquence, consideration, and kindness.

@rhythmtapper 10 ай бұрын

I really appreciate your transparency. I'm one of those who thought this would ultimately save me a substantial amount of money, and there were several costs you mentioned I hadn't considered. Wishing you all the bet, Stacie!

@Ruebenjohn8867 9 ай бұрын

Hello how are you doing today?

@nata3467 3 ай бұрын

she is a very thoughtful person- she makes some excellent points

@carolinepierson6776 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic. Love your pragmatic assessment of the pros and cons. Thank you so much. ❤

@Kammm2020 11 ай бұрын

Admirable. Also, quite daunting.... thanks for sharing your challenges. Certainly an eye opener, and first-person accounts, always take the reality out of the show.

@acchaladka Жыл бұрын

This is fantastic, finally some real and deeper information about the realities of tiny home living. Honestly I was less interested in owning tiny because everyone was so constantly vague about the costs... thank you channel owners.

@benda777nba 3 ай бұрын

I was lucky to find a house during the pandemic. Its not large only 2 bed 1 bath but has a huge backyard and even a 20x24 shed in the backyard all for only 95k!

@rosemarywilliams9969 Жыл бұрын

Omg this is so realistic! I can relate to major parts of your story. Thank you so much for sharing your experience❤. I had similar experience and I panicked and did something very different. YES -figure out the parking situation before hand. -have a buffer set aside because things come up.

@millissentflemmings2216 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOVED your realism and honesty. Thank you for showing us ALL aspects of tiny home living. I’m very interested in tiny home living, but I would also be willing to look at trailers.

@naimahmuhammad1345 7 ай бұрын

Truly appreciate you being candid and honest regarding your tiny house experience. I do wish you all the best.😊

@denisebd1000 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all the information. I really needed it.

@feliciasampson8032 Жыл бұрын

I admire your drive and appreciate your transparency! Your presentation is also very eloquent!

@luv2travel2000 Жыл бұрын

❤ Great video! Thank you. Like so many people I appreciated her honesty, transparency, and sharing costs. She gave great advice too! Hope she continues to enjoy her home.

@phyllisibarra3253 Жыл бұрын

Thank You for your honesty. I love knowing the reality you gave about tiny home living.

@sagefaribole Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you Stacie for sharing all this!

@MizzC625 7 ай бұрын

I love the transparency. Thank you! This is also one of the most gorgeous tiny vines I’ve ever seen. Bright and beautiful

@ritahassing2533 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. She explains alot. I've been so wanting to buy a tiny home/or build one. Get out of the city! This was so informative. Something to think about. 🌎

@juliawitt3813 Жыл бұрын

What a lovely young woman , totally grounded and upfront about reality. Great video....thank you. Subscribed to see what else you have ❤

@jeannemorris7815 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for keeping it real. That helps me better put things in perspective.

@melodybucker3803 Жыл бұрын

Very useful and informative! Love the transparency, thank you😊

@sandrinedurand3203 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Stacie. Your home is lovely.

@suze2608 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video! A breath of fresh and real air about tiny living and what to think about!

@danpetchy Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! This is so helpful to hear. As someone who has land but has still been trying to figure out an affordable way to live on it, this helps!