+Wise Up Freedom! Square footage is not important. Your family, friends and love you have for one another is. Alot less stress without a mortgage. I am doing almost the exact same thing. Same siuation. About the same size house.
If i were single I would buy one of these, save up a metric ton of money and travel the world. I wish the rest of americans would realize they don't need a 9 liter diesel truck with 40 inch tires to drop the kids off at school and get groceries, and also know they can have a fulfilling life without a mansion filled with worthless crap. These people know whats up. They truly are living rich.
Jim Stull I know right?! We should go back to farming, making our own clothes, and living in huts! Get rid of electricity altogether and all other luxuries we enjoy and just live off the land! You go first.
I don't think de-materialism means do-it-all-yourself. It's to realize what stuff and what services and what style of life in exchange of what price you actually need for the amount of time you have left in this world.
I live in a mini home as well and thought I had hit rock bottom when I made thee change. I find now 2 years later that it is OK. I also have expensive electronics, a massive DVD collection, computer, and most all of my life is intact in a small space. It is not so bad, in fact I feel peaceful as I also have no debt.
+Harvey Holloway (Healer) Plus when we were kids we had our one room to exist in. Sure it was part of a big house but that was still our domain (I had to share with my sister so I took on the unfinished portion of the basement). So it's not like we can't do it. I just think of the outside world as the rest of my house. When I owned a larger home I barely went upstairs. I used to think of excuses to go up there.
Children get stressed when parents struggle to pay bills, especially unnecessary bills. My sister and I would have been much happier had my parents not attempted to live beyond their means in a large house they could not afford. It created unbelievable tension. And quite frankly we children were often blamed in a backhanded way when our parents would claim they were in terrible debt 'for us'. I think this is one big reason why the boy in the video seems so content. He understands that he will probably not lose the roof over his head. That is a great comfort to kids.
+NikkiLove My mother blamed me for my Dad's financial issues. Nothing to do with me. She chose to remain married to him. I wouldn't get involved so in her eyes that was siding with him. Parents blame a lot on kids sadly.
I have never built nor owned a "tiny home" (only small apartments), but from what I've heard is that, you're right, you can find used travel trailers for less money, but many people opt for tiny homes built more like traditional homes because they want something that is built sturdier and better-insulated for year-round living. And many talk about aesthetics and custom features. I do have a few videos of people living in RVs, a converted school bus & very cheap, handbuilt, tiny homes.
This layout is fantastic, bedroom on mainfloor, nicely laid out bath to allow more than one person access, laundry, and that walkin closet. You have used your space so well with your layout! Congratulations, this is absolutely my favorite tiny home!
What a beauty !!! And what a great example of living simply and with real priorities !!! Thanks Jordan family,i hope to meet you one day in person !!!!
Good for you, no mortgage and working two or three jobs to pay it off!!! People will always have their opinions, just do what you want and what you need!!! If you're happy, you're happy!
Who cares what people think, do what makes YOU happy. Everyone in todays world and all of this social media has ruined our values. its all about impressing others these days it seems..
Just because we decided to down size and live in a tiny house doesn't mean we are dirt poor. We also consider ourselves very green, as well as full filled by living this life style. Our planet would be healthier if more of us lived this way.
+S.R. Hurst Well said! And I've noticed that people in tiny or smaller houses are happier because they live with little overhead and also have a lot more money to save or use as they see fit.. also, much better for the environment and sustainable!
+Steve James As we age rather than go to a nursing home they have Granny homes everything you need and it can go into your childs backyard...you can have constant monitoring btwn you and your family. Even the toilet can take your blood pressure etc....its all we need, its so cute every granny and gramps will just love it.
I also have watched a lot of tiny house videos, I love that they put in full size appliances. That would be perfect for my husband and myself... Would love to own one.....
This house is gorgeous and exactly what I would want to live in if I ever move back to the states! I'll save this video for future reference. I love everything about it from the setup to the landscaping.
see, i would like to do a shotgun home... but with a shipping container. Also, i want to go straight up off the grid... I want to harvest my own water/ catch rain and a wind turbine would not be bad.
I love it. When I was first married we lived in a 400 Sq. ft cottage. Bought the big house, lost it during the economic downturn in late 2000. Now we have a mobile home and I love it.
I love what she said: "It's not about what you don't have, it's about what you do have." I wish we could all just adopt an attitude of gratitude. Lovely family. :-)
People usually have too much stuff. They feel important if they have nice stuff. But you really don't need so much stuff and its better to be debt free. Don't bother what other people think. They are not paying your bills. I really love this.
i love how happy they seem. too many people think bigger is better but just think of how they have no debt and how close there family will grow being in such a tight space. love it.
Love your house, lived in a shotgun house in New Orleans with my child and we had a blast, not much bigger than this. I applaud the fact that you and your family were brave enough to live the way that is right for you. Your son appears to be very happy, I would have loved to have been able to home school my kid. Please do an update when you raise the roof on your son's loft, would love to see the renovation.
I've enjoyed watching numerous tiny home videos. this is truly one of the very, very best for so many reasons. thank you for inviting us into your home!
What a beautiful house and never under estimate the benefits of being debt free and having your house paid off. Thanks for making this video. We really enjoyed it.
Hat's off to you and your family Debra!!! Most Americans lives are cluttered with way to much stuff! Love your cute little "mortgage-free home. The design of your place is far better and more practical than most that I have seen. Way to go!!!
I worked so hard building my business up for 12 years...all for what? A 4,200 sq. ft. 6 bedroom/4 bath home that I did not need! LOL, the house was so big that there were parts of it that I did not step foot in to for 3-4 months at a time. Now, the economy has decimated my business and I'm striving to have a home like this on a few acres of land and try to live as rich in self sustainability as possible. I only wish I would have had my priorities straight 12 years ago...less, really is more!
We learn things the hard way? If you want some info please send me your email and zip? I've had bib and small and if could would still be int he 'small' it wasn't all that small:) C
So true....less truly is more! More money saved on an ongoing basis, more freedom to enjoy life on your own terms as less time is lost to cleaning unused rooms. A house should be a home that reflects your priorities, not a status symbol that conveys your net worth (and lack of sense).
We have a 2013 40 ft Park model, with all the things needed for modern life. It came equipped with all appliances, including AC(central), gas heat(central), full size fridge, gas range, double sink, 12 gal hot water(120V and gas), well insulated, tons of storage, hardwood cabinets, dining table and chairs, 2 Lazy Boy loungers, sleeper sofa, surround-sound radio/DVD built in, king size bed, 7ft ceilings, real toilet, double bathroom sinks, two showers(in and out), aluminum siding, tinted windows, 12 volt lighting, all in a total of about 350ft. All of this delivered to our rented beach lot in a campground on a lot(24x60) parking for two, deck is 24x10 with awning, $500 /mo including water, sewer, cable, internet. We paid $26k. We just added the deck and a TV.
I seriously think about doing something like this I'm currently sacrificing the next five to ten years of my life to live on an 18 wheeler and save money while working. My only expenses are literally my cell phone which is 45 dollars a month and food and clothes. I'm doing it so I can never worry about money again
It is a BEAUTIFUL home because it's family. Some of the spacious homes I've been in, feels empty even filled with stuff. But you can tell this darlin' home, is about family and home. thankyou for sharing this with us - Mum and I would love this one.
I actually like this tiny house more than some of the others I have seen. It is quite practical yet realistic and perfectly organized for the number of people living there. I can see myself living in something like this.
I think its a beautiful home . You made wonderful use of each space. My husband and I got married young and couldn't really aford a HOUSE payment . So we bought a 28square ft. Pull behind travel trailer and lived there for 5 years. Its not the size that matters its being with your loved ones and enjoying life together.
If I was single I would live in something like this in a moment. No mortgage? Yes please! Plus being so small repairs should be very cheap or easy to do yourself.
Oprah! So nice to see you getting back to basics. Thank you for all the wonderful work you have done over the years to help people find new meaning in their lives. And now this. Your are wonderful!
Thank you so much for making this video.It is an inspiration for us to get rid of years of acumulating stuff that we don't ever use.Concentrate on what's important and realize we need very little to make a happy living...
I really love this family, they make the home. I think the reason why some people that have smaller families aren't attracted to small homes for their families is because they don't have the same close knit bond some other families do so they want to get away from each verses getting together as much as possible.
+latishabrown801 You brought up a good point, but there are places for getting away from each other in a tiny home. 1) You have the loft: it's helpful to pinky-swear to not talk to the person who is on a loft get-away. 2) There's the tiny deck or patio: ones built on the roof are especially private. Third and best) walks. Going for walks, short or long, is a daily activity for a lot of tiny home folks. I used to wander out every day and again at night. It's kind of necessary, really.
What their son loss in space is more than made up by parents who are not working 24/7 with no time for him, he will grow up knowing what he truly doesn't need to make him happy. I wouldn't be surprised if in a few years he was designing various styles of affordable housing based on personal experience...................good luck to you all.
So inspiring story. The family was able to simplify..neat and no clutter in their new home. It's nice to be able to declutter, inside and outside of yourself..give you a sense of freshness and freedom.
I love this... hubby and I downsized from a 2,000 sq. ft. home to a 900 sq. ft. aptment. We very much wanted to find something exactly like this, but, all the tiny homes we found are still costly and then we don't have the land to put one on.... Still I love the concept and would welcome moving into a home like this one and to pay under $200.00 in rental space is unheard of! Love their mind set of "appreciate" what you do have, and not what you don't and the fact you have only what you NEED, not want and becoming materialistic with "stuff"..
Very nice! Simple and elegant, all in one. It's exactly my feelings about personal property. You don't need them as most people think! Thanks for sharing your video.
I love the way this family has planned their tiny house. Everything is included, including a washer and dryer. It's cute and so functional. Some of these tiny houses are just too small, for my taste. I like the way this couple not only have their comfortable tiny house, with a bedroom downstairs, but also have the workshop, for their little business, so they don't have to give up something they love doing.
I raised two daughters in a 384 sq.ft cabin with a sleeping loft (16X24). I have been mortgage free for the past 12 years. I have no debt or credit cards. Now days for less than the price of even a base model pick-up truck you could have a parcel of land and a small home and be debt free. We built in 2003 and have since added a 16X16 two story addition to the cabin. My property taxes on 20 acres run less than $300 per year and my electric/internet/phone run less than $100 a month.
+Dyane Kyllonen Morgan County,Missouri. Near Lake of the Ozarks. Without having rent/mortgage a person can live unbelievably cheap. There a company in town near me that builds a 16X32 cabin shell for $9500 then you finish the interior the way you want it. There are owner carry land for sale around here for sale. Land here is running about $3000 an acre these days. When I bought it was a lot cheaper.
Thank you for your response. Sounds like a beautiful area. I wish there was something like this here in Minnesota. I want to retire but with everything so high priced around here, it will be a few years before I can afford to make it happen.
It was fun to check back on this video - I haven't seen it in a couple of years. As for the comments on how our son turned out - he now has a bachelor's degree in education, and speaks three languages fluently. After leaving the 'Shotgun Shack', he has lived in Panama, Bolivia, and Taiwan, and has spent time in Ecuador and the Galapagos, The Philippines, Hong Kong, and China. Pretty cool kid. We are doing good also, now live in Bolivia. We still have very few possessions, but enjoy life tremendously.
I like this particular model because of the downstairs bedroom. If one is young it *usually* does not matter... but if one is older, OR has an accident/health issue, where they can not negotiate a ladder (I was bedridden twice before I was 45) then you can't live in your own house. So.. a downstairs bedroom was essential for me. Never assume you will always have your health. I also like that they have a reg. frig and stove. Great Tiny House
Thank you for letting us into your Home. My husband and I are planning on building a small home too. We went up and sold our 1800 sq. ft home and decided to down-size. We got tired of the high mortgage payment. We have a 10.6 acres and will begin really soon.
wow you have made this little home so homey and cute. I love the cottage look. You have made the most of all of the hidden storage and all. Congrats girl I believe that you should design these little homes
I do like the whole concept but even though they have plans to extend the ceiling height I don't really think it's fair they have a large bedroom and the child has a tiny space in the roof
+Malina brand the tiny space is called a loft, and it looked quite cozy. If you heard the mom, she mentioned they planned to make the roof area larger for him.
Can you please include the name and contact information of the Arkansas contractor who built this house at such a small price? I've seen smaller house (right here on UA-cam) for upwards of 40-60 thousand dollars for a smaller space with one loft and no bedroom in the back. I'm really interested in speaking with the contractor. Thank you.
Something bad has happened to this family, something in the mother's voice sounds sorrowful. Just when she is describing the house she sounds very broken, and her laughs sound forced. Even the music in the background is a factor. Some things that the mother says makes her sound like she didn't want this as much as she insists.
My wife is slowing starting to come around to downsizing. We'd like to retire soon and this would help us tremendously. Very little maintenance, less cleaning, less stuff to store, and of course living within our means. I may need to build a tool shed though. Very nice video.
What a lovely home. Here in the UK many people live on canal boats, they are around 60 to 70 metres long and approx 2 meters wide. Space saving is great and really makes you appreciate what you have.
You're speaking to thoughts that so many of us have. What would life be life to be free of those slave traders who ensnare all of us with their mortgage where most of us work 15-30 years just to pay it off. Thank you for this perspective.
Wow!! I truly envy your living situation. I don't want to be home poor, but I definitely see that I am headed down a road where I'm looking at homes that are 2,000+ square feet. It's just me and my boyfriend. So, why do I need at that space? Right?!?!?
What an adorable and extremely organized home! I'm loving your videos about small living spaces. They are really inspiring me to simplify and declutter. Most of us have way too much "stuff" which becomes so overwhelming; I can see from these videos that paring down can be very freeing.
I love your home AND your attitude. YOU are living this way (in my opinion, way better than large) and it works for you and your family, so who cares what others say.
This is the best looking little house I have seen so far. I could really live in a house like this. The high ceilings really do make it feel like it has more space. The loft bedroom for your son is cool. It looks cozy. Most kids would love it. I would live in it. Your right about most people have to much stuff. We buy things then put it in the closet and never use it. I have a rule now" If I haven't used it in 2 years I get rid of it." We don't need more storage just less stuff to store. Only have what you use everyday get rid of everything else.
Looks great, but 15 grand is low-end "single wide mobile home" territory which offer far more square footage. Cool, but always do the math before deciding what will work in a particular situation.
***** ***** perfectly imperfect I did originally watch the video and I still have the same opinion. The kid has had to live that for how long? Having stayed in cabins like that for summers as a kid his age and younger, it friggen sucks. Maybe he likes it maybe he doesn't, do we the viewer know? Next time don't be so god damn ignorant with your own assumptions on me. He has shit for space and the parents boast about their own. I would feel guilty for my kids. My comment refers to having lived in that in the past and currently. I am well aware they may or may not raise it for him in the future. #thinklogically
Shauna Ketcheson You forget they have a "guest bed" that on the floor so if he wants to change it up he can. But a kid, I used to love roofed bedroom like his cozy and raised up.. and they did mention they started when he was little & if you forgot, go to elementary school and remember how short kids are... it's all relative how you see things and their son was even cool now and he loved it as much anyways go spend days inside his room.. because you know what it's his.. there's and they were able to give him time attention as parents with a small house than a larger apt. and the option of being homeless was worst off option.
I knew their kid would be home schooled. What I didn't guess was that the kid would be stowed away in the attic. I get living in small spaces and the concept of it, but this is like the worse end of that spectrum. It feels like the parents had a wet dream of living in a shack so everyone could be within a 2 metre radius of eachother and have almost no privacy and they'd live happily ever after... Yeah, no. This just makes me uncomfortable to watch. My condolences to the son when his balls drop.
This family kinda freaks me out to be honest... The family lives together in 320 square feet, the son stays in his room for weeks, and he's homeschooled. I hope he turns out all right.
The majority of children(and adults) today spend much of their time in isolation. Internet, video games and social interactions via instant messaging have largely replaced physical human interactions. I suspect that living in closer quarters actually remedies some of that by forcing a person into public spaces, and even the outdoors. Maybe what freaks you out is simply your own bias telling you that what is "normal" must obviously be optimal. I think more and more people are beginning to awaken to the fallacy of that assumption.
It's not bigger than her son's room. I could tell that. Storage is a big issue in a small house. You need a place to put things you don't use every day, but are still important, like family photo albums, winter coats, camping gear, etc. Don't fuss about a closet.
The walk-in closet appears to be for all of their "hang-able" items not just hers. In addition, that is where the ladder is stored to access her son's bedroom. The son stated that he's had at least 10 people in his room at one time, so, there you have it!
Juan Person Also, when I was a kid I loved crawl spaces like that. I was always trying to find small, private spaces to hide out in. I can imagine a kid really liking a room like that, though in a few years he'll probably grow out of it.
damn, after watching this vid now I thoroughly what a "1st world problem" is..... People think 320 sqft is small?!?! born and raised in shanghai,China back in the 80's most people live in a room converted from a storage around 53sqft , 15 people share a bathroom or use a pisspot, cooking is done outside in the yard (again shared with 15 people), this house would be a "luxury" back in the days.
For a single person or a couple would be fine but I disagree when it comes to having a child and living in such a small area. I know it is better than living on the streets with a child but if you can afford more which if you have no house payment it should be easy then why not get a place where your son can grow and thrive! It may seem all good now but wait til he is a teenager!
Whats to say the loss of convention i.e. a large house is to have a detrimental effect on a child. in the end as long as the childs physical and emotional need are met and there happy and loved surely that is all that matters. in the end you dont miss what you dont have we spend fa to much time wanting instead of spending time on what matter.
So, my great-grandparents had and raised 7 children in a 1-room house during the turn of the century (ultimately, they would have 12 children). There are lots of cultures around the world where everyone sleep in the same room. Children having complete privacy and separate living space is a very neo-European concept, and the US has sort of grossified it to the extreme. I've shared a 2-bedroom apartment with 6 other adults, I've shared a 500 2bd sq. ft. mini house with 2 other adults, two cats, a dog and 2 ferrets. People can share very small living spaces if they are polite, courteous, respectful, etc. If your boys would have been so opposed to being close to their family, maybe that says a hell of a lot more about your children and your parenting skills than the tiny house movement.
This is really a gorgeous house. It is nice and practical. There would be so many more happy people and families staying together if they didn't feel obligated to do as everyone else. More power to those of us who feel our families are more important than those who will never acquire what you " think " you will acquire! It also teaches children what is important. Bravo!
I admire these people. I love the small house and the use of space. I don't feel guilty because I have a big house. No guilt here about my stuff either. Very creative use of space.
What Debra & her husband DON"T have is....a mortgage! That's what I call freedom! Congrats to them!
and they don't have taxes and insurance issues and HOA problems up the ying yang
+Wise Up Freedom! Square footage is not important. Your family, friends and love you have for one another is. Alot less stress without a mortgage. I am doing almost the exact same thing. Same siuation. About the same size house.
still, no mortgage.
or, do like donald trump and thumb your nose at the rest of us, and forgo paying taxes.
Taxes and insurance are not as expensive as a mortgage.
If i were single I would buy one of these, save up a metric ton of money and travel the world. I wish the rest of americans would realize they don't need a 9 liter diesel truck with 40 inch tires to drop the kids off at school and get groceries, and also know they can have a fulfilling life without a mansion filled with worthless crap. These people know whats up. They truly are living rich.
+theshapeexists I would build a house like this so that I could afford the 9 liter diesel truck with 40 inch tires.
+Wesley Wright Exactly
Our materialism is ridiculous !
Jim Stull I know right?! We should go back to farming, making our own clothes, and living in huts! Get rid of electricity altogether and all other luxuries we enjoy and just live off the land! You go first.
I don't think de-materialism means do-it-all-yourself. It's to realize what stuff and what services and what style of life in exchange of what price you actually need for the amount of time you have left in this world.
"I am not focusing on what I dont have"
what a great thought
She put it on the market a couple of months ago (they're moving out of the country) and it sold in 10 minutes.
I live in a mini home as well and thought I had hit rock bottom when I made thee change. I find now 2 years later that it is OK. I also have expensive electronics, a massive DVD collection, computer, and most all of my life is intact in a small space. It is not so bad, in fact I feel peaceful as I also have no debt.
+Harvey Holloway (Healer) Plus when we were kids we had our one room to exist in. Sure it was part of a big house but that was still our domain (I had to share with my sister so I took on the unfinished portion of the basement). So it's not like we can't do it. I just think of the outside world as the rest of my house. When I owned a larger home I barely went upstairs. I used to think of excuses to go up there.
PRAISE GOD!!🙏🙏🙏
Children get stressed when parents struggle to pay bills, especially unnecessary bills. My sister and I would have been much happier had my parents not attempted to live beyond their means in a large house they could not afford. It created unbelievable tension. And quite frankly we children were often blamed in a backhanded way when our parents would claim they were in terrible debt 'for us'. I think this is one big reason why the boy in the video seems so content. He understands that he will probably not lose the roof over his head. That is a great comfort to kids.
That is terrible that your parents would put blame onto you for debt. That is ridiculous.
+NikkiLove My mother blamed me for my Dad's financial issues. Nothing to do with me. She chose to remain married to him. I wouldn't get involved so in her eyes that was siding with him. Parents blame a lot on kids sadly.
That is just horrible. Hopefully you know that it wasnt. Some just dont know how to be a parents. I parented myself.
NikkiLove Then how would you know what parents fucking sounds like?
Hans Zarkov yes, I also remember the tension in an unhappy home quite vividly.
I have never built nor owned a "tiny home" (only small apartments), but from what I've heard is that, you're right, you can find used travel trailers for less money, but many people opt for tiny homes built more like traditional homes because they want something that is built sturdier and better-insulated for year-round living. And many talk about aesthetics and custom features. I do have a few videos of people living in RVs, a converted school bus & very cheap, handbuilt, tiny homes.
Kirsten Dirksen also I think many of us wish to control the use of chemicals (especially formaldehyde) in a custom unit.
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I love her positive mind set. It's not what you don't have, it's what you do have.
This layout is fantastic, bedroom on mainfloor, nicely laid out bath to allow more than one person access, laundry, and that walkin closet. You have used your space so well with your layout! Congratulations, this is absolutely my favorite tiny home!
I honestly love this house...for one person.
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What a beauty !!! And what a great example of living simply and with real priorities !!! Thanks Jordan family,i hope to meet you one day in person !!!!
Good for you, no mortgage and working two or three jobs to pay it off!!! People will always have their opinions, just do what you want and what you need!!! If you're happy, you're happy!
Who cares what people think, do what makes YOU happy. Everyone in todays world and all of this social media has ruined our values. its all about impressing others these days it seems..
Just because we decided to down size and live in a tiny house doesn't mean we are dirt poor. We also consider ourselves very green, as well as full filled by living this life style. Our planet would be healthier if more of us lived this way.
+S.R. Hurst Well said! And I've noticed that people in tiny or smaller houses are happier because they live with little overhead and also have a lot more money to save or use as they see fit.. also, much better for the environment and sustainable!
+Steve James You are so right about that. I have whats important around me. Also I love the coziness and the acoustics are awesome!
+Steve James As we age rather than go to a nursing home they have Granny homes everything you need and it can go into your childs backyard...you can have constant monitoring btwn you and your family. Even the toilet can take your blood pressure etc....its all we need, its so cute every granny and gramps will just love it.
I also have watched a lot of tiny house videos, I love that they put in full size appliances. That would be perfect for my husband and myself... Would love to own one.....
I am sure all the banks in the world hate you guys, i know you and your husband sleep very well and can put your money to better uses.
This house is gorgeous and exactly what I would want to live in if I ever move back to the states! I'll save this video for future reference. I love everything about it from the setup to the landscaping.
see, i would like to do a shotgun home... but with a shipping container. Also, i want to go straight up off the grid... I want to harvest my own water/ catch rain and a wind turbine would not be bad.
She seems like such a sweet mom.
I love it. When I was first married we lived in a 400 Sq. ft cottage. Bought the big house, lost it during the economic downturn in late 2000. Now we have a mobile home and I love it.
mortgage free is my favorite part :)
I love what she said: "It's not about what you don't have, it's about what you do have." I wish we could all just adopt an attitude of gratitude. Lovely family. :-)
People usually have too much stuff. They feel important if they have nice stuff. But you really don't need so much stuff and its better to be debt free. Don't bother what other people think. They are not paying your bills. I really love this.
i love how happy they seem. too many people think bigger is better but just think of how they have no debt and how close there family will grow being in such a tight space. love it.
Bless you Debra! You are so smart and grateful! Because of your gratefulness and willingness to sacrifice, you will prosper.
Love your house, lived in a shotgun house in New Orleans with my child and we had a blast, not much bigger than this. I applaud the fact that you and your family were brave enough to live the way that is right for you. Your son appears to be very happy, I would have loved to have been able to home school my kid. Please do an update when you raise the roof on your son's loft, would love to see the renovation.
I've enjoyed watching numerous tiny home videos. this is truly one of the very, very best for so many reasons.
thank you for inviting us into your home!
What a beautiful house and never under estimate the benefits of being debt free and having your house paid off. Thanks for making this video. We really enjoyed it.
Hat's off to you and your family Debra!!! Most Americans lives are cluttered with way to much stuff! Love your cute little "mortgage-free home. The design of your place is far better and more practical than most that I have seen. Way to go!!!
Thank you for sharing your space. A washer/dryer, shower and EACH OTHER, What more can you ask for. All the best!
I worked so hard building my business up for 12 years...all for what? A 4,200 sq. ft. 6 bedroom/4 bath home that I did not need! LOL, the house was so big that there were parts of it that I did not step foot in to for 3-4 months at a time. Now, the economy has decimated my business and I'm striving to have a home like this on a few acres of land and try to live as rich in self sustainability as possible.
I only wish I would have had my priorities straight 12 years ago...less, really is more!
I love your insight you opened up my eyes.
We learn things the hard way? If you want some info please send me your email and zip?
I've had bib and small and if could would still be int he 'small' it wasn't all that small:)
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So true....less truly is more! More money saved on an ongoing basis, more freedom to enjoy life on your own terms as less time is lost to cleaning unused rooms. A house should be a home that reflects your priorities, not a status symbol that conveys your net worth (and lack of sense).
We have a 2013 40 ft Park model, with all the things needed for modern life. It came equipped with all appliances, including AC(central), gas heat(central), full size fridge, gas range, double sink, 12 gal hot water(120V and gas), well insulated, tons of storage, hardwood cabinets, dining table and chairs, 2 Lazy Boy loungers, sleeper sofa, surround-sound radio/DVD built in, king size bed, 7ft ceilings, real toilet, double bathroom sinks, two showers(in and out), aluminum siding, tinted windows, 12 volt lighting, all in a total of about 350ft. All of this delivered to our rented beach lot in a campground on a lot(24x60) parking for two, deck is 24x10 with awning, $500 /mo including water, sewer, cable, internet. We paid $26k. We just added the deck and a TV.
I seriously think about doing something like this I'm currently sacrificing the next five to ten years of my life to live on an 18 wheeler and save money while working. My only expenses are literally my cell phone which is 45 dollars a month and food and clothes. I'm doing it so I can never worry about money again
It is a BEAUTIFUL home because it's family. Some of the spacious homes I've been in, feels empty even filled with stuff. But you can tell this darlin' home, is about family and home. thankyou for sharing this with us - Mum and I would love this one.
I actually like this tiny house more than some of the others I have seen. It is quite practical yet realistic and perfectly organized for the number of people living there. I can see myself living in something like this.
I absolutely love how she has her priorities in order!! Great lady!
I think its a beautiful home . You made wonderful use of each space. My husband and I got married young and couldn't really aford a HOUSE payment . So we bought a 28square ft. Pull behind travel trailer and lived there for 5 years. Its not the size that matters its being with your loved ones and enjoying life together.
If I was single I would live in something like this in a moment. No mortgage? Yes please!
Plus being so small repairs should be very cheap or easy to do yourself.
Oprah! So nice to see you getting back to basics. Thank you for all the wonderful work you have done over the years to help people find new meaning in their lives. And now this. Your are wonderful!
Thank you so much for making this video.It is an inspiration for us to get rid of years of acumulating stuff that we don't ever use.Concentrate on what's important and realize we need very little to make a happy living...
I really love this family, they make the home. I think the reason why some people that have smaller families aren't attracted to small homes for their families is because they don't have the same close knit bond some other families do so they want to get away from each verses getting together as much as possible.
+latishabrown801 You brought up a good point, but there are places for getting away from each other in a tiny home. 1) You have the loft: it's helpful to pinky-swear to not talk to the person who is on a loft get-away. 2) There's the tiny deck or patio: ones built on the roof are especially private. Third and best) walks. Going for walks, short or long, is a daily activity for a lot of tiny home folks. I used to wander out every day and again at night. It's kind of necessary, really.
How WONDERFUL that when you pass in the hall you "brush against each other"!
What their son loss in space is more than made up by parents who are not working 24/7 with no time for him, he will grow up knowing what he truly doesn't need to make him happy. I wouldn't be surprised if in a few years he was designing various styles of affordable housing based on personal experience...................good luck to you all.
So inspiring story. The family was able to simplify..neat and no clutter in their new home. It's nice to be able to declutter, inside and outside of yourself..give you a sense of freshness and freedom.
it's always a pleasure at watching people working in group like this family
you should atleast put some windows in your son's room
You should mind your fkn business.
They popped up his roof later on. And now moved out to a small house
murgul morgul Do they have pictures of that anywhere.
Cool :) Though I think it should be for 1 or 2 people, not 3.
I think the kid needs a skylight or two, with white walls, because his room looks like a super small basement.
I love this... hubby and I downsized from a 2,000 sq. ft. home to a 900 sq. ft. aptment. We very much wanted to find something exactly like this, but, all the tiny homes we found are still costly and then we don't have the land to put one on.... Still I love the concept and would welcome moving into a home like this one and to pay under $200.00 in rental space is unheard of! Love their mind set of "appreciate" what you do have, and not what you don't and the fact you have only what you NEED, not want and becoming materialistic with "stuff"..
Very nice! Simple and elegant, all in one. It's exactly my feelings about personal property. You don't need them as most people think!
Thanks for sharing your video.
I love the way this family has planned their tiny house. Everything is included, including a washer and dryer. It's cute and so functional. Some of these tiny houses are just too small, for my taste. I like the way this couple not only have their comfortable tiny house, with a bedroom downstairs, but also have the workshop, for their little business, so they don't have to give up something they love doing.
I raised two daughters in a 384 sq.ft cabin with a sleeping loft (16X24). I have been mortgage free for the past 12 years. I have no debt or credit cards. Now days for less than the price of even a base model pick-up truck you could have a parcel of land and a small home and be debt free. We built in 2003 and have since added a 16X16 two story addition to the cabin. My property taxes on 20 acres run less than $300 per year and my electric/internet/phone run less than $100 a month.
Wow, Where is this?
+Dyane Kyllonen Morgan County,Missouri. Near Lake of the Ozarks. Without having rent/mortgage a person can live unbelievably cheap. There a company in town near me that builds a 16X32 cabin shell for $9500 then you finish the interior the way you want it. There are owner carry land for sale around here for sale. Land here is running about $3000 an acre these days. When I bought it was a lot cheaper.
Thank you for your response. Sounds like a beautiful area. I wish there was something like this here in Minnesota. I want to retire but with everything so high priced around here, it will be a few years before I can afford to make it happen.
The kid is just like me. I want a loft, my name is max, I also want to be an architect
GREAT!! AND YOU CAN DO IT!!👍👍👍
what has happened in the last six years
manners, calling their son a 'child' instead of a 'kid', homeschooling, Debra, you are awesome
Wow, that is a good woman. She thinks about all the great things she has. She will have a happy life.
The son's room is like Harry Potters in the 1st part. But worse. Might as well put him outside. At least he'll be able to sit up straight.
They popped up his roof later on.
It was fun to check back on this video - I haven't seen it in a couple of years. As for the comments on how our son turned out - he now has a bachelor's degree in education, and speaks three languages fluently. After leaving the 'Shotgun Shack', he has lived in Panama, Bolivia, and Taiwan, and has spent time in Ecuador and the Galapagos, The Philippines, Hong Kong, and China. Pretty cool kid. We are doing good also, now live in Bolivia. We still have very few possessions, but enjoy life tremendously.
Hey Debra! This is one of my favorites, along with your story! Congrats!
Was this a prefab tiny home?
Such a sweet family though
This is the first tiny house I ever saw (online). I loved it then. I love it now.
You inspire me dear lady, "it's not what you don't that you focus on but what you do have". Great advice ! Thanks.
This is what I've been looking for. Who is the builder, may I ask? Manufactured houses are still more than I want to spend.
I like this particular model because of the downstairs bedroom. If one is young it *usually* does not matter... but if one is older, OR has an accident/health issue, where they can not negotiate a ladder (I was bedridden twice before I was 45) then you can't live in your own house. So.. a downstairs bedroom was essential for me. Never assume you will always have your health.
I also like that they have a reg. frig and stove. Great Tiny House
debra, that's a tiny home, with enough spirit to fill a football stadium. In the end, that's all u really need! LUV&PEACE
Thank you for letting us into your Home. My husband and I are planning on building a small home too. We went up and sold our 1800 sq. ft home and decided to down-size. We got tired of the high mortgage payment. We have a 10.6 acres and will begin really soon.
wow you have made this little home so homey and cute. I love the cottage look. You have made the most of all of the hidden storage and all. Congrats girl I believe that you should design these little homes
God bless you Jordan Family!
You are a great example to your son.
Roman's 10:9-13 KJV
I live in a 363 sq ft tiny home. Cute as a button...; )
Renee Washington One day can you do a video? I think tiny homes are fascinating!
IasoBody Solutions My house isnt a shotgun its a "scattergun", LOL 1 door and 2 windows. The bullet would have to find an out.
+Renee Washington Hilarious description!
+Renee Washington Where do you park it? How do property taxes etc. work?
+Renee Washington I think it is a great idea btw.
I do like the whole concept but even though they have plans to extend the ceiling height I don't really think it's fair they have a large bedroom and the child has a tiny space in the roof
+Malina brand the tiny space is called a loft, and it looked quite cozy. If you heard the mom, she mentioned they planned to make the roof area larger for him.
+Malina brand my nephew has a normal (small) bedroom. His dad built a loft above for his bed. Guess where he spends all his time? Kids love lofts.
you're right it takes more room to have sex than to sleep he might have to move out someday.
That's not your business, thank god he has a roof over his head,
why criticize? it's a tiny house, and they are all comfortable that's
what matter!
Children should know their place in a family structure - it teaches them respect.
Wow - what a gorgeous home...beautifully made and decorated...excellent use of space...LOVE IT!!!
Fantastic. I've been watching them build Tiny Homes on Television. Amazing! I think I wouldn't mind living in one.
Can you please include the name and contact information of the Arkansas contractor who built this house at such a small price? I've seen smaller house (right here on UA-cam) for upwards of 40-60 thousand dollars for a smaller space with one loft and no bedroom in the back. I'm really interested in speaking with the contractor. Thank you.
Something bad has happened to this family, something in the mother's voice sounds sorrowful. Just when she is describing the house she sounds very broken, and her laughs sound forced. Even the music in the background is a factor. Some things that the mother says makes her sound like she didn't want this as much as she insists.
Amazing :) Thanks for sharing all these ideas!! Excellent ;)
My wife is slowing starting to come around to downsizing. We'd like to retire soon and this would help us tremendously. Very little maintenance, less cleaning, less stuff to store, and of course living within our means. I may need to build a tool shed though. Very nice video.
What a lovely home. Here in the UK many people live on canal boats, they are around 60 to 70 metres long and approx 2 meters wide. Space saving is great and really makes you appreciate what you have.
I love this stuff , just wish I could get it done .
saving 20,000 for a home like this is easily attainable
You're speaking to thoughts that so many of us have. What would life be life to be free of those slave traders who ensnare all of us with their mortgage where most of us work 15-30 years just to pay it off. Thank you for this perspective.
Wow!! I truly envy your living situation. I don't want to be home poor, but I definitely see that I am headed down a road where I'm looking at homes that are 2,000+ square feet. It's just me and my boyfriend. So, why do I need at that space? Right?!?!?
What an adorable and extremely organized home! I'm loving your videos about small living spaces. They are really inspiring me to simplify and declutter. Most of us have way too much "stuff" which becomes so overwhelming; I can see from these videos that paring down can be very freeing.
I love your home AND your attitude. YOU are living this way (in my opinion, way better than large) and it works for you and your family, so who cares what others say.
WOW i love this congrats i want to build one .
This is a bit extreme I would say
This is the best looking little house I have seen so far. I could really live in a house like this. The high ceilings really do make it feel like it has more space. The loft bedroom for your son is cool. It looks cozy. Most kids would love it. I would live in it. Your right about most people have to much stuff. We buy things then put it in the closet and never use it. I have a rule now" If I haven't used it in 2 years I get rid of it." We don't need more storage just less stuff to store. Only have what you use everyday get rid of everything else.
Very cute. Very nice. Thank you for sharing your sweet home. I love to see how people make these small houses a home.
God Bless.
Cozy and amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Looks great, but 15 grand is low-end "single wide mobile home" territory which offer far more square footage. Cool, but always do the math before deciding what will work in a particular situation.
love how the son can't even sit up in his room... but their bedroom has "tall ceilings to help it feel less cramped" and a walk in closet
+Shauna Ketcheson way to be one of they only negative people on this discussion.
***** ***** perfectly imperfect
I did originally watch the video and I still have the same opinion. The kid has had to live that for how long? Having stayed in cabins like that for summers as a kid his age and younger, it friggen sucks. Maybe he likes it maybe he doesn't, do we the viewer know?
Next time don't be so god damn ignorant with your own assumptions on me. He has shit for space and the parents boast about their own. I would feel guilty for my kids. My comment refers to having lived in that in the past and currently. I am well aware they may or may not raise it for him in the future. #thinklogically
+ perfectly imperfect~I have absolutely no idea what you are trying to say here. I literally can't tell whether you're agreeing or disagreeing lol
Shauna Ketcheson You forget they have a "guest bed" that on the floor so if he wants to change it up he can. But a kid, I used to love roofed bedroom like his cozy and raised up.. and they did mention they started when he was little & if you forgot, go to elementary school and remember how short kids are... it's all relative how you see things and their son was even cool now and he loved it as much anyways go spend days inside his room.. because you know what it's his.. there's and they were able to give him time attention as parents with a small house than a larger apt. and the option of being homeless was worst off option.
Shauna Ketcheson they already stated they are going to raise his ceiling.
I knew their kid would be home schooled. What I didn't guess was that the kid would be stowed away in the attic. I get living in small spaces and the concept of it, but this is like the worse end of that spectrum. It feels like the parents had a wet dream of living in a shack so everyone could be within a 2 metre radius of eachother and have almost no privacy and they'd live happily ever after... Yeah, no. This just makes me uncomfortable to watch. My condolences to the son when his balls drop.
wtf
the kids room is cool..... for a kid
noge they can build him a room with the money they save. lol when the time comes
Yeah it's so cool to be living in such a small area as to were you can hear your parents banging
noge Review the video and listen to "we are raising the ceiling in our son's room", and, as someone pointed out, there is the guest bed.
noge LoL -last sentence lol that’s what showers are for lol poor kid yeah
this may be my favorite tiny house. I absolutely LOVE what they have done to this home
This is the most beautiful and cozy tiny house I've seen so far. You guys seem to have a beautiful lifestyle.
This family kinda freaks me out to be honest...
The family lives together in 320 square feet, the son stays in his room for weeks, and he's homeschooled. I hope he turns out all right.
The majority of children(and adults) today spend much of their time in isolation. Internet, video games and social interactions via instant messaging have largely replaced physical human interactions. I suspect that living in closer quarters actually remedies some of that by forcing a person into public spaces, and even the outdoors. Maybe what freaks you out is simply your own bias telling you that what is "normal" must obviously be optimal. I think more and more people are beginning to awaken to the fallacy of that assumption.
JK K I'm homeschooled.
Does it make you feel good that your walk-in closet is bigger than your sons room?
It's not bigger than her son's room. I could tell that. Storage is a big issue in a small house. You need a place to put things you don't use every day, but are still important, like family photo albums, winter coats, camping gear, etc. Don't fuss about a closet.
The walk-in closet appears to be for all of their "hang-able" items not just hers. In addition, that is where the ladder is stored to access her son's bedroom. The son stated that he's had at least 10 people in his room at one time, so, there you have it!
Juan Person Also, when I was a kid I loved crawl spaces like that. I was always trying to find small, private spaces to hide out in. I can imagine a kid really liking a room like that, though in a few years he'll probably grow out of it.
actually not a bad house
I have posted the builder's information in the text above. You could try contacting him.
Check the text above... I have put the email address of the builder Scott Stewart.
damn, after watching this vid now I thoroughly what a "1st world problem" is..... People think 320 sqft is small?!?! born and raised in shanghai,China back in the 80's most people live in a room converted from a storage around 53sqft , 15 people share a bathroom or use a pisspot, cooking is done outside in the yard (again shared with 15 people), this house would be a "luxury" back in the days.
For a single person or a couple would be fine but I disagree when it comes to having a child and living in such a small area. I know it is better than living on the streets with a child but if you can afford more which if you have no house payment it should be easy then why not get a place where your son can grow and thrive! It may seem all good now but wait til he is a teenager!
Thats even worse! Not much room to make much change! I guess it is an incentive for him to move out when he turns of age! I know I would.
It would be better but still I know by my boys when they were teenagers, it just wouldn't work.
You are absolutely right, I just have trouble knowing the boy didn't have a choice in the matter. I just hope it really is working for him.
Whats to say the loss of convention i.e. a large house is to have a detrimental effect on a child. in the end as long as the childs physical and emotional need are met and there happy and loved surely that is all that matters. in the end you dont miss what you dont have we spend fa to much time wanting instead of spending time on what matter.
So, my great-grandparents had and raised 7 children in a 1-room house during the turn of the century (ultimately, they would have 12 children). There are lots of cultures around the world where everyone sleep in the same room. Children having complete privacy and separate living space is a very neo-European concept, and the US has sort of grossified it to the extreme. I've shared a 2-bedroom apartment with 6 other adults, I've shared a 500 2bd sq. ft. mini house with 2 other adults, two cats, a dog and 2 ferrets. People can share very small living spaces if they are polite, courteous, respectful, etc. If your boys would have been so opposed to being close to their family, maybe that says a hell of a lot more about your children and your parenting skills than the tiny house movement.
to live awesome live, that doesn't mean you have to have big house.
This is really a gorgeous house. It is nice and practical. There would be so many more happy people and families staying together if they didn't feel obligated to do as everyone else. More power to those of us who feel our families are more important than those who will never acquire what you " think " you will acquire! It also teaches children what is important. Bravo!
I admire these people. I love the small house and the use of space. I don't feel guilty because I have a big house. No guilt here about my stuff either. Very creative use of space.