Cost of my Container Home | Kenya

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  • @livingtinywithGrace
    @livingtinywithGrace  3 роки тому +36

    Hey Family, have you subscribed? Thank you so much for the support. If you have haven't watched my container house video tour, here is the link
    ua-cam.com/video/MhhNU_flbTo/v-deo.html

    • @jeanpaulgarcia9174
      @jeanpaulgarcia9174 3 роки тому

      Q

    • @kubita-thecall8795
      @kubita-thecall8795 3 роки тому

      Grace you motivate to think about housing in a new light. From 🇸🇿💕. I love your humble spirit, nice English, natural beauty, thanks for this channel. It's a blessing

    • @cynthiacrawford1573
      @cynthiacrawford1573 3 роки тому +2

      One day ,you will have your own land.That will be so awesome.Im praying that for you.

    • @vindraaduara2920
      @vindraaduara2920 3 роки тому

      Hello ma’am how can we contact you for collaboration

    • @livingtinywithGrace
      @livingtinywithGrace  3 роки тому +1

      @@vindraaduara2920 +254721642215
      gracelizatieno@gmail.com

  • @kubita-thecall8795
    @kubita-thecall8795 3 роки тому +17

    I love the background voices of kids playing. True African environment

  • @cynthiacrawford1573
    @cynthiacrawford1573 3 роки тому +17

    I'm so glad that you are such a good role model for your family.We need more strong women teaching the family.Well done lady!

  • @mariacperez-fondon543
    @mariacperez-fondon543 3 роки тому +8

    I could listen to this lady speak for ever. She is so resourceful and clever!!. From 🇬🇧

  • @claudettepeart3580
    @claudettepeart3580 3 роки тому +10

    I'm living in Jamaica.
    I always loved and wish to have a container house.
    I bumped into this video and love the way you sincerely put your story out.
    Continue the good work.
    God bless you, enjoy your space🇯🇲🇯🇲♥️

  • @cynthiacrawford1573
    @cynthiacrawford1573 3 роки тому +6

    Here each container(where I live )are $3500.00 USD each and above.Im blessed to be near the coast.Inland is way higher.Thats used ones by the way.

  • @musinziotieno
    @musinziotieno 3 роки тому +13

    Thank you for this eye opening video. I really thought this was way waay more expensive than the brick and mortar, but I find it affordable and value worth the coin, considering the durability and the fact that it can be moved from one place to another. Thank you once again.

  • @jacke.washington6425
    @jacke.washington6425 3 роки тому +15

    I didn't see that you had this video first before I commented about the pricing on your first video! So excited I can build me a nice two container tiny house for what 17000.00 US dollars thank you so much I will continue to follow you and I have subscribed🤗

    • @picilocarnal
      @picilocarnal 3 роки тому +1

      Thanks! I was wondering about the cost in US dollars!!!😻

    • @tinytowz4471
      @tinytowz4471 3 роки тому +2

      That's very encouraging. A car can cost much more.

  • @lloydmartin586
    @lloydmartin586 3 роки тому +4

    From Australia:) I am so proud of you, this is a tremendous achievement.

  • @YrimuMay
    @YrimuMay 3 роки тому +7

    I've been following your journey from the beginning, including the work channel. I love the detailed descriptions you give for your home and the ones you've featured as well. I love that you have also given follow ups to older container homes so we get to see how they are doing months later. Thanks Grace 🙂

  • @ecarolyne5287
    @ecarolyne5287 3 роки тому +6

    Supa Grace...!!! Absolutely brilliant... am extremely satisfied with the way you answered my question.

  • @picilocarnal
    @picilocarnal 3 роки тому +3

    This is the way to the future. It will help us not be so wasteful and create so much trash!!!

  • @realtimeworks9133
    @realtimeworks9133 3 роки тому +1

    Have just discovered you, have subscribed and liked. You are a wise woman, you have opened my eyes and will look for your company. Blessed day

  • @Luzviminda777
    @Luzviminda777 3 роки тому +2

    You can post anything you want , i am mesmerized and will follow your progress .

  • @benarokiria
    @benarokiria 3 роки тому +3

    Like the breakdown really! Plus that comment on rent being dead money.. got me💀😂

  • @gacewa
    @gacewa Рік тому

    You are so real. No exegerated costs that can scare investors. Well done

  • @aparnadevi3277
    @aparnadevi3277 3 роки тому +1

    Just 2 videos and 12.4K subscribers. Wowww. I too have subscribed. Strong lady . I admire u. Salute & ❤ from India. 👏

  • @C40-o4b
    @C40-o4b 3 роки тому +3

    Demand is very high in the US for these types of houses. On Facebook I cannot thank all the "likes" that I'm getting for the posts. Thank you for your input. 😄💚💯

  • @GladysWanjiruKinyua
    @GladysWanjiruKinyua Місяць тому

    Thank you for the clear explanation & estimated cost

  • @saraloumorganwalker
    @saraloumorganwalker 3 роки тому +5

    This is really amazing. I feel like I am sitting and talking with you...❤️❤️❤️

  • @Machache
    @Machache 2 місяці тому

    Am so encouraged by this container house that I fell like I can consider building a container house if this company or anybody else who can build me one without exploitation could conta t me.

  • @lhale528
    @lhale528 3 роки тому +7

    Very good info! I’m in the USA so I’d have to convert you dollars to ours to see what it compares. Containers have been a big thing in the USA for sometime now! After covid I’ve been looking for a new idea for my salon(to own and not rent)Thanks for sharing all your knowledge.

  • @yonahmerzeus2604
    @yonahmerzeus2604 3 роки тому +3

    This is amazing I hope one day we can do business. Bring the tiny home movement to Africa would be amazing.

  • @kenethmbugua5014
    @kenethmbugua5014 3 роки тому

    I saw your video and it reminded me of my plans to making a container house 3yrs ago, I had drawing of my plans and designed the structure. It consisted of two 20feet and one 40feet container with solar panels on the roof top. I used to look at it once or twice every week and visualize it.

  • @villagealien
    @villagealien 3 роки тому +4

    Absolutely amazing. Thank you mrembo

  • @malikialindapeter3882
    @malikialindapeter3882 2 роки тому

    My Salutations sister from another father 💞 it's 1:17 am here in UAE, I will continue tomorrow inshallah &I will also share the video to my friends, barikiwa sana 💞💐

  • @cillamoke
    @cillamoke 3 роки тому +3

    I can't wait to see more content from you!!

  • @christabelnunda7275
    @christabelnunda7275 3 роки тому +1

    My classmate back in high school... You are doing a great job... Keep it up 🙏💞

  • @aishab.1632
    @aishab.1632 3 роки тому +3

    I love this 😍 you’re an inspiration please do more videos on the subject 🙏

  • @michaeleadams6584
    @michaeleadams6584 3 роки тому +1

    Grace, What you have done is very admirable ! Your video is easy to understand, and I esp. like the cost analysis part. Keep up the GREAT work. All the best !

  • @mavyslifestyle8071
    @mavyslifestyle8071 3 роки тому +2

    U talk with wisdom ✨ 😁😁😁🥰

  • @stargazermami5133
    @stargazermami5133 3 роки тому +1

    I love your locs and your fur babies💕👑 🐈 🐶

  • @shs5781
    @shs5781 3 роки тому +1

    Im new to your channel must say im in love with it. 😍

  • @mireillemortimer6982
    @mireillemortimer6982 3 роки тому

    Grace you are a Amazing woman God Bless you 🙏🏿

  • @Alex-qz1jx
    @Alex-qz1jx 2 роки тому

    well done my sister. Very intelligent.

  • @martha4577
    @martha4577 3 роки тому +5

    You seem to be in architectural profession..can you design plans for permanent houses? I love your innovation.

  • @loisk7879
    @loisk7879 3 роки тому +7

    Thank you grace for answering our questions on cost. Are you planning to go into business for doing container houses? Can we consult you to design and build?

    • @Luzviminda777
      @Luzviminda777 3 роки тому +1

      You need to listen , she told you

    • @livingtinywithGrace
      @livingtinywithGrace  3 роки тому +2

      I do this for others already. Check out Cubes and Containers Design Kenya here on UA-cam

    • @kmarchplansltd4868
      @kmarchplansltd4868 3 роки тому

      @@livingtinywithGrace thank you, will check it out

    • @blessjohnson6763
      @blessjohnson6763 3 роки тому

      I know of a man who can help you manifest whatever and whoever you wanna manifest within two day

    • @blessjohnson6763
      @blessjohnson6763 3 роки тому

      He was the one who helped me restore back ex 3 days ago without delay

  • @kevinmaina5474
    @kevinmaina5474 Рік тому

    Hi Grace, good stuff very impressed.

  • @janicemurphy4373
    @janicemurphy4373 3 роки тому +2

    WHAT A WONDERFUL WAY OF REPURPOSING, YOU ARE SO SMART!!!!! I LOVE YOUR HOUSE 🏠 I HAVE SEEN TINY HOUSES AND I LOVE THEM AND SOMETIMES I WISH I LIVED IN ONE!!!!!!

  • @Moviemoment299
    @Moviemoment299 3 роки тому

    I think I need to do the conversion to my currency.
    I’m really learning ✊🏿✊🏿 love from Zambia

  • @collinsopiyo2437
    @collinsopiyo2437 Рік тому

    A better alternative to brik and motor house

  • @FromTheHeart2
    @FromTheHeart2 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you much for you excellent, excellent videos. Extremely inspiring!! Best wishes from an Algerian sister.

  • @nuelokay1322
    @nuelokay1322 3 роки тому +5

    appreciate your sincerity Grace... and thanks for laying down your thoughts which serves as good guidance to those of us considering to build one. A quick question though from something you said in this video; are there actually spaces in a shipping container apartment that can be ok without insulation? what rooms/spaces should be considered livable without insulation? and why have you chosen to insulate some spaces in your apartment?

  • @dorothybrown9698
    @dorothybrown9698 3 роки тому

    God is good all the time ,very very good I love your
    Construction

  • @Doodlesartistictendeavors
    @Doodlesartistictendeavors 3 роки тому +1

    Hi from California! Love the home! Keep it going & let us watch your projects. Big home tiny living is a good UA-cam channel for you to watch & maybe get featured.

  • @Kexsley
    @Kexsley 3 роки тому +2

    A very hard working lady with fantastic vision👏🏼🤗💕

  • @Kara-xj1yc
    @Kara-xj1yc 3 роки тому +14

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      @prakritibhusal7356 3 роки тому

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      @sallymartinez1521 3 роки тому

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      @wally6757 3 роки тому

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      @dembrosia531 3 роки тому

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      @deborahpatrick974 3 роки тому

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  • @minakshidw
    @minakshidw 3 роки тому +3

    Great video watching you all the way from Curaçao 🇨🇼 ( caribbean)

  • @sheilagrant2583
    @sheilagrant2583 3 роки тому +1

    Better sound here, this was a good idea. This seems way too expensive for for me.but I find this very interesting.

    • @mistashortstroke443
      @mistashortstroke443 3 роки тому +1

      Its only 6k USD

    • @comedystuffafrica994
      @comedystuffafrica994 3 роки тому +1

      I also find it expensive. My brick n motor 3 bedroom house costed me about 2.8M excluding land and interior. It means for the same house size the container house is more costly

  • @gromnokriptide
    @gromnokriptide 3 місяці тому

    I really really want to see one these things hold to to time this video is 3 years old. I want to know cost of unit shipping setting it up to water plumbing. I really really wanna look at one in person.

  • @pauletteclough1002
    @pauletteclough1002 3 роки тому +1

    Love your video your home is buetiuful 💗

  • @roselynreed6445
    @roselynreed6445 4 місяці тому

    Hi. On minute 9:29 on Cost Breakdown. Point of Correction:- You say You have used two 20ft Containers. R U sure? Looks more like 40ft. Also on the floor plan. Thanks for sharing your project.

    • @livingtinywithGrace
      @livingtinywithGrace  4 місяці тому

      @roselynreed6445 I am 1000% sure I used 20fts. If you are in Nairobi you I would grant you a physical tour to confirm for yourself

  • @daisyrenewed7081
    @daisyrenewed7081 3 роки тому +2

    Great content I'm definitely getting a container home too ....and I have subscribed and shared too

  • @AdrienneSlaysVariety
    @AdrienneSlaysVariety 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome video!

  • @millicentmboya2910
    @millicentmboya2910 3 роки тому +1

    Love it gal & thanks for the breakdown, it really helped.

  • @rosenjoroge9373
    @rosenjoroge9373 2 роки тому

    Thanks Grace for the information. Would you have considered a container house if you already had your own plot to contruct on?

  • @9Hickson
    @9Hickson 3 роки тому

    Great information!!
    Thank you for sharing 🙏🏿💕🙏🏿

  • @Haye_you
    @Haye_you Рік тому

    Thank no you for sharing this info, do you feel that there’s a difference in temperature between the insulated container and the non insulated container?

  • @abidisu1679
    @abidisu1679 2 роки тому +1

    Great job. Am writing my thesis on container homes. Is it ok to ask.

  • @Blasiancooks
    @Blasiancooks 3 роки тому +1

    Love your videos you should definitely make a TikTok series as well 👍🏽🤙🏽

  • @cyrilmoussoki3193
    @cyrilmoussoki3193 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing

  • @ccmkafishing3087
    @ccmkafishing3087 3 роки тому

    Nice ma'am...thank you! Thank you for sharing..new suport. Take care always!! GodBless us!!

  • @faingunyakiringa5179
    @faingunyakiringa5179 3 роки тому

    Grace,
    This is awesome project. I am sold out to it and need to reach out to you for further discussions.

  • @simplylilly20
    @simplylilly20 3 роки тому

    This is amazing

  • @hmk..
    @hmk.. 3 роки тому +2

    "13,632.65 usd" one can build a very tiny brick + mortar home...

  • @normadavid1239
    @normadavid1239 3 роки тому

    Well done butefull I have seen your first video and I just want to know isn't it too hot in ? do you have an air conditioner?

  • @DigzGuy
    @DigzGuy 3 роки тому

    Hadn't clicked the notification bell on this channel so hadn't realised there were two new videos. No ads yet? :-)
    Also now that you're global give dollar equivalents on currency :-)

    • @livingtinywithGrace
      @livingtinywithGrace  3 роки тому

      Welcome on this side too😊

    • @worldtraveler2417
      @worldtraveler2417 3 роки тому +1

      @@livingtinywithGrace: You’re doing a good job. I had to covert Kenyan shillings to U.S. dollars. This is a good start-up business in many parts of Africa that don’t experience severed winter like the West where insulation from the cold is needed. You’re a smart business woman.

  • @mpumwirechristine82
    @mpumwirechristine82 3 роки тому +2

    Am Ugandan will contact you one day

  • @mosesnjuguna
    @mosesnjuguna 3 роки тому

    Keep up the good work 👏

  • @tonyloyd7174
    @tonyloyd7174 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Grace i have a question on design...... Are the container house designs on Pinterest copyrighted or is it okay to replicate...will i have issues if i use them???Whats you thoughts...Thanks.

  • @nodfashionacademy
    @nodfashionacademy 3 роки тому

    Amazing Content! Thanks so much

  • @yoveeditors5502
    @yoveeditors5502 3 роки тому +2

    How much were the containers and what type of specialist did you use to make the windows, staircase & doors thnx

    • @kadzo6614
      @kadzo6614 3 роки тому

      Co asks

    • @livingtinywithGrace
      @livingtinywithGrace  3 роки тому

      I have given a cost breakdown on how much I purchased my containers then and how much for you would get them now.

    • @livingtinywithGrace
      @livingtinywithGrace  3 роки тому

      Also mentioned in the video, I work for Cubes and Containers Design Kenya, a company that sells and converts shipping containers. All my fundis were from the company.

  • @angelicaterry3367
    @angelicaterry3367 3 роки тому +1

    fantastic!

  • @sonitabaraka
    @sonitabaraka 3 роки тому +7

    It's good but each to their own, me I build my 3 bedrooms 🏠@ about 1.8m and it's very spacious. I think this container house is very expensive at 1.5 and it's only one bedroom, my take though.

    • @faithcarol4707
      @faithcarol4707 3 роки тому

      Oh nice.
      Which location did you build your house?

    • @sonitabaraka
      @sonitabaraka 3 роки тому

      @@faithcarol4707 @kamulu ruai

    • @livingtinywithGrace
      @livingtinywithGrace  3 роки тому +7

      I don't know how true your costs are but a well built three bedroom house cannot be anywhere close to 1.8M complete with finishes.

  • @AzaplayandLearnTV
    @AzaplayandLearnTV 3 роки тому

    This is lovely. Very creative. Well done. Simple living. Peaceful living. One question, when it rains how do you reduce the noise of the rain on the containers. Rain falling on containers can be very loud.

  • @alexkabazo9491
    @alexkabazo9491 3 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @mwendapoleee
    @mwendapoleee 3 роки тому

    I think its not all that low budget considering the space you have, a semipermanet building would be economical.

    • @livingtinywithGrace
      @livingtinywithGrace  3 роки тому

      But a semi permanent structure wouldn't change locations and still remain intact

    • @mwendapoleee
      @mwendapoleee 3 роки тому

      @@livingtinywithGracemaybe for commercial use but as a home think its not an option.

  • @felixkimani7404
    @felixkimani7404 3 роки тому

    Nice thanks for the link

  • @vivianrenny3790
    @vivianrenny3790 3 роки тому

    Awesome video 😍

  • @wangeshimuriithi9598
    @wangeshimuriithi9598 3 роки тому +1

    Wow I really loved the tour 😍😍

  • @IJUSTWANNAFLYDJIDRONES71
    @IJUSTWANNAFLYDJIDRONES71 2 роки тому

    Rent money is dead money…….perfectly said.

  • @drusterr11
    @drusterr11 3 роки тому +4

    1.5 Million in Kenyan Shillings correct? I am in the United States and want to input into a currency converter.

  • @barbaralightfoot8157
    @barbaralightfoot8157 3 роки тому

    Are you speaking about American dollars, if not what would the equivalent be in U.S. dollars?

  • @ianotieno2246
    @ianotieno2246 2 роки тому

    how much does it cost for hoisting the container using a crane
    how much do the welders also charge for cutting door and window sizes

    • @livingtinywithGrace
      @livingtinywithGrace  2 роки тому

      Depends on the intensity of the work as well as location of site. No standard figure

  • @salamatukonneh9041
    @salamatukonneh9041 3 роки тому +1

    Please tell us the price in dollars

  • @Kuda_Christine
    @Kuda_Christine 3 роки тому

    Please keep posting videos

  • @staceyeversley9337
    @staceyeversley9337 3 роки тому

    So wonderful 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🙏🙏🙏

  • @MyLifestyle-r5s
    @MyLifestyle-r5s 3 роки тому

    Amazing 👍👍

  • @bettymwangi4092
    @bettymwangi4092 2 роки тому

    Would maybe 3 containers. Then land.

  • @lornahmukasa4033
    @lornahmukasa4033 Рік тому

    Your client soon ❤❤❤

  • @leeronow1219
    @leeronow1219 3 роки тому

    Hey Grace, what is the cost of delivering 2 20ft containers in KAMPALA?

  • @miwikotel6251
    @miwikotel6251 3 роки тому

    Sister you should monetize your videos. They're original keep it up.

  • @VeeShay1
    @VeeShay1 3 роки тому

    Hi Grace! It is 3:45 AM and I just watched this video and your previous one. You have done an excellent job in building your container home and also in laying out your video. Well done!
    I subscribed and I am very interested in your content so I will check out your other channel, as well. I will also send you a private message about what I am thinking. I hope you will respond.

  • @humblygratefullifeinusa
    @humblygratefullifeinusa 3 роки тому

    New friend here 😊 thanks for sharing 😊

  • @rafaelapaniagua1638
    @rafaelapaniagua1638 3 роки тому

    Hi Grace ?? Question those number for the cost of construction you are giving is in USA dollars?

  • @dg2cww341
    @dg2cww341 Рік тому

    Do y’all ship to USA

  • @vivianokeswa488
    @vivianokeswa488 Рік тому

    Who can I consult in South Africa 🇿🇦 for such a project ?

  • @pammuthoki8559
    @pammuthoki8559 2 роки тому

    Hey do u have connections in Nairobi? Cox am locked there

  • @DeniswilliandelimaLima-bs3pi

    E a casa q nao chegou Popular .

  • @JoelT-z2x
    @JoelT-z2x Рік тому

    Where is the best sites to order a container home under 3k ?