I Built The Worlds Smallest House For $5000 (19sqft)

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  • @delainaelmz5655
    @delainaelmz5655 Місяць тому +49

    Great little house.
    Having started one of the very first tiny house companies, may I share a few thoughts?
    If you intend to travel off property with this house, I worry that you used nails as they will work themselves loose and may not have the sheer strength for transport, especially with a single axel as they have extra bounce. Screws and glue provide the safety and strength for the structure and the siding.
    You didn't mention the type of fasters you used for the ceder sideing but stainless steel screws don't weep, stain and often are stronger than other options.
    The shingle roof may get damaged in transport, just keep an eye out. For something this small, metal may also be more cost effective for purchase, installation and longevity.
    Given the height and the small single axel trailer, be cautious and extra vigilant as transport can become unruly. I have seen other self builders damage and/or loose their units including units with double axels. Top heavy and narrow footprint houses love swaying and bouncing.
    As you mentioned weight is a concern, for extra fun on your next build borrow a scale from the home good isle and weight each piece of lumber. It may be time consuming but it either will help buffer the weight capacity or allow for flexibility/considerations on other amenities. We even did this in our commercial production to hit our target lumber weight allowance.
    I'll stop here. Hope this offers some pleasant insights.

    • @MySonsMother
      @MySonsMother 25 днів тому +1

      Were you involved in Tumbleweed tiny houses? I was in love with those about 22 years ago. I finally gave up my dream.

  • @b00bala64
    @b00bala64 5 днів тому +8

    Who cares if it’s not perfect. Looks like great fun for you n your son. Awesome! 😊

  • @lavonnes4284
    @lavonnes4284 16 днів тому +8

    Very cute but I think the outside would have looked better if you had left it a natural cedar color with black accents! It does look a little spooky being all black!! The most important thing is to enjoy it and make lots of memories!

    • @monicasalinas4482
      @monicasalinas4482 День тому +1

      Yes! 🙌🏼 agree. Plus it will absorb the heat

    • @marilynbubb-yh5yk
      @marilynbubb-yh5yk 22 години тому

      Not painted looked better for me. But you did it. Koodos

  • @moriganna67ify
    @moriganna67ify 5 днів тому +3

    Hahahaha! You were looking so happy. Then, the wood frame fell. This is great. To include mistakes and a big healthy sense of humour. I bet you could expand it down the road. Beautiful work. The black outside will serve you very well for camouflaging (not sure if I spelt that right in English) and being in the woods for a day or 2 with your little man while the wife gets a break. I would have put a window on each end of the roof. In summer it is hot. You could put screens, and the heat can escape reducing condensation. Just an idea, though. 😊❤

  • @oldanduncouth
    @oldanduncouth 10 днів тому +7

    I have a 4x8 trailer cabin. depending on a lot of factors, MAKE SURE your trailer is weight rated for the build and everything you plan to have in the cabin, furniture, storage, amd yourself - mine is minimalist, 1200lb, aluminum frame - NO STORAGE.
    Weigh everything and keep tabs on the state of the trailer frame - rust and maintenance

  • @levt7651
    @levt7651 18 днів тому +13

    Very cute!!! And what a wonderful dad thing to do for your son! He's creating the types of memories he'll be able to draw on for the rest of his life. Bravo, Dad!!!!😊😊😊

  • @supposedly1-2
    @supposedly1-2 16 днів тому +2

    the little boy is the only one who did the marshmellow correctly! you're supposed to catch it on fire and blow it out. that black stuff is what makes the smores! :)

  • @juandaawright4124
    @juandaawright4124 4 дні тому +4

    Amazing how you built it all by yourself. Good job.

  • @minnamae25
    @minnamae25 Місяць тому +55

    Ahhhh, you put the insulation on backwards. 😂

    • @RealLeviKelly
      @RealLeviKelly  Місяць тому +22

      Oops!

    • @candicezinnick3449
      @candicezinnick3449 Місяць тому +12

      Yes, pink fiberglass in, paper side out.

    • @minnamae25
      @minnamae25 Місяць тому +10

      @@candicezinnick3449 yup, it's a vapor barrier thing. Insulation with no brown paper front will require plastic. Good thing this is a tiny home camper for fun camping trips. Good thing i also pay attention and help with what i can when my husband is doing remodeling jobs or else I'd be absolutely clueless. 🤣😂🤣😂

    • @armorup4him
      @armorup4him Місяць тому +10

      😂 you're both hilarious.. the hornets...lol running over the light...lol
      Honestly, having your son helping is totally adorable!

    • @ry0ohki
      @ry0ohki Місяць тому +5

      I panicked when I saw this thinking mine was in backwards

  • @Barret_Radtke
    @Barret_Radtke 17 днів тому +2

    now you need to take it on the road and see how it holds up.

  • @Yt-hb4wh
    @Yt-hb4wh 7 днів тому +3

    Your assistant is adorable!

  • @kioflife
    @kioflife Місяць тому +13

    Aw this is so cool. Your lil guy will cherish these memories 😊

  • @spikees7995
    @spikees7995 Місяць тому +22

    When he said "stain it black" i died a little inside... Why use such a beaultiful wood then :(

    • @private15
      @private15 12 днів тому +2

      Cedar will turn gray and ugly with weather and time. So he chose what he likes.

  • @cooperfreckles
    @cooperfreckles 19 днів тому +2

    Great job. If you plan on transporting put some reflective tape on it to be safe.

  • @janetfeathers4128
    @janetfeathers4128 Місяць тому +9

    U r so funny. By far, my favorite tiny house build. Thanks for sharing. Oh, and Weston is so dang cute. ❤❤❤❤

  • @snikksnakk4445
    @snikksnakk4445 6 днів тому +2

    You are a wonderful family and was interesting and teaching to see your build. I won't be able to do this myself, but I plan to buy a tiny camper van at some point. Have much fun with your creation. :)

  • @davidcostello2638
    @davidcostello2638 15 днів тому +2

    Great job my aunt had a play house for her kids to on wheels much bigger than this well a full sized caravan actually but nice project to do

  • @Nelliescake
    @Nelliescake 23 дні тому +5

    Awwwwww the tiny house came out so cute, but definitively your little boy is way even cuter and adorable, God bless. 🥰
    PS: great job Dad, congratulations!

  • @Tam.I.am.
    @Tam.I.am. 19 днів тому +5

    No, those are the things YOU want when camping. LOL
    Little guy is so cute, and so is the little house.

  • @lionoftruth777
    @lionoftruth777 Місяць тому +16

    Great job Levi and family! You inspired my wife and I do the same thing with our 5’x10’ trailer

    • @lionoftruth777
      @lionoftruth777 Місяць тому +1

      Your links are great! One question, what did you connect your solar panels too?

    • @RealLeviKelly
      @RealLeviKelly  Місяць тому +5

      they are connected to an ecoflow Delta Battery!

    • @lionoftruth777
      @lionoftruth777 Місяць тому +1

      Thank you I understand now, God bless!

  • @charleeghee7195
    @charleeghee7195 15 днів тому +2

    Hey, I believe the pink insulation goes against the wall and the paper facing is on the side you see (prior to the installation of the paneling.) Just a thought. One more thing ...the exterior black paint will certainly make it hot in sunny weather. It is cute however. I hope it provides lots of fun times for you and your son going camping. 😄

  • @ellenrkelly7856
    @ellenrkelly7856 Місяць тому +9

    Weston is so cute!!

  • @shawndaclose2579
    @shawndaclose2579 23 дні тому +6

    I'm SOOO ENJOYIN' THIS video 😅... I've stopped to say a MoMthanG 😆 You double gloved to not get insulation on your hands but, you don't have safety goggles on!!! I'm shakin' my fanger at you, sonnyboy. 🤓👇

  • @leannemedhurst9662
    @leannemedhurst9662 13 днів тому +2

    Quick idea... Attach a ladder to a blank part of the wall near the door to make it easier to access the bed. I thought the house was so cute and your family is adorable 😍🥰

  • @kristibbradshaw
    @kristibbradshaw 25 днів тому +2

    Your son is so bright. You are blessed.

  • @mnossy11
    @mnossy11 22 дні тому +3

    Chaos! But love the positive vibes and perseverance! I love how everyone hates the black paint. I don’t love it either, but that’s okay!

  • @nikkion2140
    @nikkion2140 Місяць тому +33

    It was already very beautiful with natural wood colour!
    There was no need for black paint.

  • @PatriciaTWalsh-rn8cx
    @PatriciaTWalsh-rn8cx 9 днів тому +2

    Nice job

  • @timothytyler4479
    @timothytyler4479 4 дні тому +1

    People stain is treatment and protectore etc for the woods u can buy different staining tht does different things and most staining is water resistant to protect the wood from the or any other effects wood can have outside

  • @Mammaj1963
    @Mammaj1963 15 днів тому +1

    Weston is adorable, I see a T Rex 😂

  • @SarahHorner
    @SarahHorner 16 днів тому +1

    Take out the ceiling bed and put in a hammock. Embrace the adventure!

  • @phillipreborn
    @phillipreborn Місяць тому +2

    The most anticipated video of 2024! Very cool and glad you got to experience it with your family.

  • @marthadunham9043
    @marthadunham9043 5 днів тому +1

    I love your munchkin's voice. He's a winner 🏆

  • @jason19740
    @jason19740 Місяць тому +2

    I have a toilet like that. It’s called a cassette toilet. Great job on the tiny. Very cute and cozy

  • @phillhart2990
    @phillhart2990 26 днів тому +6

    Hey - I love the build process.
    I'm going to seem like a jerk for giving you old man's advice but.... just a little tip with that nail gun - Don't hold your other hand so close to where you're shooting the nails in (4:47). Sometimes they go in straight, but then pop out at an unexpected angle and can go right into you finger. Always hold at least 8 inches back.
    Stellar job though! And I watched the final vid too when you presented it. It's amazing!!!

    • @Pamela-c3k2d
      @Pamela-c3k2d 13 днів тому

      Last time I was in the ER a young man was sitting in a chair, waiting with a nail all the way through his hand. I would have pasted out. I don’t know how long he had to wait. 😢

  • @ZattuArmstrong-k7o
    @ZattuArmstrong-k7o 15 днів тому +2

    Awesome 👍👍

  • @leroysmith8203
    @leroysmith8203 15 днів тому +1

    Great job Dad and Weston 🚐

  • @supposedly1-2
    @supposedly1-2 16 днів тому +1

    awesome build i want to see you get into that loft though it looked difficult for the kiddo to get in there :D

  • @olivia77_77
    @olivia77_77 26 днів тому +2

    Your son’s reaction😂💯”why?” “Oh…” I was thinking the same thing. But it turned out pretty sharp!

  • @pamelawalker2830
    @pamelawalker2830 6 днів тому +3

    Amazing ❤

  • @gotlostacres
    @gotlostacres 17 днів тому +1

    Id save space and do away with the hot water heater, sink and toilet. Take that whole section out . Use it mainly for a bed. Use the outdoor space you had the toilet in for storage of water, camp stove and small bucket for washing any dishes etc. if you go to campgrounds, just get a spot close to the restrooms and showers while he’s little, use paper plates and stuff so you don’t even have to wash dishes. The whole point of camping is too rough it. But you primarily spend your time outside cooking, etc.

  • @franalford202
    @franalford202 17 днів тому +1

    How did you figure out the way to climb in the bunk? I never would be able to get up there!!😂

  • @tansiekmann9322
    @tansiekmann9322 24 дні тому +2

    That video was absolutely great and inspiring! Your humor is on point, and I had a good time watching it. Keep up the amazing work! I’m seriously considering building my own tiny house now. 😊 Greetings from Germany.

  • @deborahdanhauer8525
    @deborahdanhauer8525 20 днів тому +1

    Just a thought… maybe a hammock would be easier to get into and out of than the fold down bed. Also, a hammock can hold 2 people.❤️🐝🤗

  • @Locd4life707
    @Locd4life707 18 днів тому +1

    New subscriber here. I look forward to following your page. You have an amazing little camper for you and your son to enjoy. I love it!

  • @juanitascott9367
    @juanitascott9367 День тому

    I can see this being great for people in between homes 😊

  • @universalangei9320
    @universalangei9320 21 день тому +2

    Could put the shower pan in front of sink cabinet or sink it into the floor or pull it out from the cabinet like a drawer. The sink faucet can be used as the shower head. Or place the shower at the door and the showerhead from outside can be used. Sink the shower pan into the floor. Have the water empty onto the ground. Shower curtain can be pushed out the door to dry. Put a fan on the roof to extract water vapor during and after the shower. The toilet should be able to slide in and out of the house via a sliding shelf that you can make for it to sit on and pull out. The area where the toilet will be pulled inside, keep that front area of your bed open so you can sit on the toilet inside the house. Hang acurtain in front of the toilet area! Put in a vent/fan to push smells outside. So your couch will be in 3 sections! You could put the frig also under the sink. The shower pan slips under the frig.
    When finished, with toilet, push toilet outside and pull the couch section over that space where the toilet was used. Make room at the other end of the couch for a small frig., or put it under the sink. The baby loft could be made flat during the day and assembled at night with a safety bar to prevent him from falling out of bed. If you want to keep toilet inside under your bed, can use the box for extra water and a water heater and a heater for the house! Or could put water heater on the ceiling out of sight, on a shelf or blind as well as the heater.

  • @joanne2389
    @joanne2389 Місяць тому +1

    Found you on tik tok and it lead here. love this build!

  • @KarenLee-m4o
    @KarenLee-m4o 18 днів тому +1

    How does anybody land a nail in their nose.. you did a good job I bet you could make lots of money making them for the homeless people

  • @Herowebcomics
    @Herowebcomics 8 днів тому +1

    This is so cool, except for the insulation!
    That looks irritating!😅

  • @zane4utwo
    @zane4utwo 14 днів тому +1

    Cute little cabin/ tiny house. Question. Why can't Weston sleep on the bench where it's softer and out of your way when getting up and down in your top bed? Also. Did you consider a flip top bench to make you a larger bed where you and your wife or Weston could sleep together? When it's out it would only take up for space. You get up, go out, fold it back over, go back inside... or you could stand on the counter again. 😄 Just asking.

  • @ValerieDee123
    @ValerieDee123 21 день тому +1

    That trailer was like a teter totter. Imma call it Teter Totter Hall!

    • @wvbonbonqueen
      @wvbonbonqueen 19 днів тому

      IF he had installed the jacks on the outside in the back, it wouldn't have been so shaky.

  • @hearthustleSoloRPG
    @hearthustleSoloRPG 16 днів тому +1

    good job on the minimal blood.

  • @user-vm5ud4xw6n
    @user-vm5ud4xw6n 12 днів тому +1

    I just watched a video of a guy who did a 32sf micro cabin and his was $1800.

  • @apriljoklumb9573
    @apriljoklumb9573 17 днів тому +1

    Very cute. 😂. Love the tiny house.

  • @Chimonger1
    @Chimonger1 Місяць тому +6

    What size/dimensions of trailer? What weight limits?

  • @kimberlybailey7762
    @kimberlybailey7762 Місяць тому +1

    Great job! 💜💜 and i can't believe weston is 3!!! 🤯

  • @foroldtimessake
    @foroldtimessake Місяць тому +1

    Such a cool build! Great job!

  • @marcattmore5156
    @marcattmore5156 21 день тому +2

    You didn't use any treated wood or silicone during your frame to trailer (foundation attachment) it's not going to be totally waterproof at all.

  • @SKimilku
    @SKimilku Місяць тому +1

    Like some things in Levi’s store could be easy wood things like door stops, shoe horn, book ends. Heirloom items could be kids table and 2 chairs, dollhouse? shoe rack, utensils holder organizer thing.

  • @lynnelewis9605
    @lynnelewis9605 22 дні тому +1

    Hi there fantastic biuld specially that u made it for u and your son.x

  • @MarilynFerguson-po4zm
    @MarilynFerguson-po4zm 2 дні тому

    Good job! Remember next time,the pink side of the insulation goes on the inside! Also I know you said you prefer the black paint,but personally I prefer the beautiful natural wood! God bless you and your family Amen!🙏🏻❤🏠🙏🏻💙🏠

  • @christinestephenson1742
    @christinestephenson1742 21 день тому +1

    What a cute little boy you have. That "house seems cramped and uncomfortable but OK for playing with your son.😊

  • @ShaDi_DFW_TX
    @ShaDi_DFW_TX 22 дні тому +1

    Question 🙋‍♀️ for Levi. Were you a host on a Tiny House, Airbnb show on TV?

  • @CinderellAspergerSapiophile
    @CinderellAspergerSapiophile Місяць тому +2

    Pretty cool. Would you change anything? I wonder if you could make the kitchen half way along one side toward the back, and then make the bed flip down on the other? Just have access to the sink from the floor area and everything else can be accessed when the bed is up. Great concept. Really fun to watch. Well done 🙂

  • @irfanshinwari7113
    @irfanshinwari7113 Місяць тому +5

    Amazing

  • @brendaapayne
    @brendaapayne Місяць тому +5

    I’m surprised by how functional this seems!

  • @JohnnyBravo-gv1uj
    @JohnnyBravo-gv1uj 16 днів тому +2

    How much does a trailer cost you on Facebook marketplace

  • @Llamadosalvaje
    @Llamadosalvaje 21 день тому +1

    BEAUTIFUL!

  • @voxolympio
    @voxolympio Місяць тому +1

    Super travail, ça donne des idées

  • @tripletgirl2484
    @tripletgirl2484 Місяць тому +1

    Very entertaining, great work ya’ll!❤

  • @OutdoorLiving88
    @OutdoorLiving88 26 днів тому +11

    You stained it black? Why? A clear coat would have made the cedar POP. I almost cried when i saw the results. But hey, it's your tiny house. Good job on making use of the space.

  • @leelasmoochie
    @leelasmoochie 7 днів тому +1

    😂 he’s adorable ❤

  • @Cindy-br3zd
    @Cindy-br3zd 2 дні тому

    Such a nice tiny home. Great job! I am loving all of the windows including the window on the door. Was this your first time at building a tiny home? I give you a 110.

  • @jaybee8547
    @jaybee8547 Місяць тому +1

    I love it. Trouble is, you still have empty & clean it when you're back home. 😏🤔😁

  • @ef5842
    @ef5842 21 день тому +1

    Do you think a hotwater baseboard heater with radiator floor would work?

  • @farahwamiq1062
    @farahwamiq1062 21 день тому +1

    Good job

  • @michelegrice4938
    @michelegrice4938 10 днів тому +1

    Around the 27 minute mark theres a bug crawling on the left hand window, andnl tried getting it twice before realising it was ìn the video lol. Old age a n d eyes that are not as good as they were.

  • @jasonvictor1798
    @jasonvictor1798 18 днів тому +1

    Curious what is the total weight of the build?

  • @Cindy-br3zd
    @Cindy-br3zd 2 дні тому

    ... Weston is adorable. :)

  • @vioricatibu8285
    @vioricatibu8285 22 дні тому +1

    Congratulations! 🏠👌🎈♥️🎊

  • @m.l.19
    @m.l.19 Місяць тому +1

    It's the coziest little tiny house🙌❤️❤️ Very nice! 👌 great job! 💪 Just now I was thinking it's perfect for some getaways with my dog ❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰🥰 ahh I envy you in the best way🫣🙈😊

  • @larrystutts20
    @larrystutts20 23 дні тому +1

    your insulation was installed backwards. The vapor barrier goes to the inside

  • @Leggobrandon40bang
    @Leggobrandon40bang 12 днів тому +2

    This is not a good price point. I bought an old 91 fleetwood wilderness 29t for 500. Put 4 brand new trailer tires on it, bought magnetic 4 plug brake lights and extension wires for it so i could get it home, Gutted it, got rid of all the propane, switched it out for 110 appliances, moved the bathroom, installed a compost toilet but kept the original for a urinal, converted the black tank to grey, converted the potable water tank to grey, put in a 110 washer and dryer, put in a small wood stove, and put toolboxes on the front and back and I'm still well under $3000

    • @lisaward8512
      @lisaward8512 5 днів тому +1

      I agree. I turned a 16 passenger school bus into a tiny house for under $3000. $600 for the bus at an auction. Gutted out the whole inside. Added insulation & walls. Built the wooden bed frame,cabinets,& toilet area,etc. Solar panels on top& batteries,etc. Tiny fireplace w/chimney. That should've been much less than even $2k!!

    • @Leggobrandon40bang
      @Leggobrandon40bang 5 днів тому +1

      @lisaward8512 let's put our mobile homes together lol 😆

  • @lisaward8512
    @lisaward8512 5 днів тому +1

    Perfect example of when a person has no idea how to build or work on a house or tiny house,and just "wings it", maybe getting his ideas from other UA-camrs. Watch this video for what NOT to do! 😂 He definitely didn't do much research,draw up a plan with accurate measurements, and definitely didn't measure twice & cut once! 😂😂😂

    • @eriklittlebigg7440
      @eriklittlebigg7440 2 дні тому

      Oh, someone is jealous.
      Probably one of them,
      "Couch commanders."
      The person who LOVES to tell others how it's done, and make snide remarks.....
      (With their ass glued to the couch)

    • @lisaward8512
      @lisaward8512 2 дні тому

      @@eriklittlebigg7440 Read my other comment. I gutted & rebuilt a 16 passenger school bus into a tiny house. I also flip & rent houses. I definitely know what I'm talking about & have experience. You are the only one making inaccurate assumptions. All you had to do was a little research before commenting, but that is what's wrong with too many people these days. Smh.

  • @joecloud8884
    @joecloud8884 23 дні тому +1

    Why did u put the insulation on backwards bro....lol..😅😅😂

  • @banjiegirl2001
    @banjiegirl2001 22 дні тому +6

    Beautiful 😍 I love it!❤ except for the black stain lol I would have left it natural color.

  • @komoonkh
    @komoonkh Місяць тому +3

    How do you get up to the bed? I need to know😂

  • @cyninbend
    @cyninbend 18 днів тому +2

    It was very cute before you painted it. Now, it looks more like Tim Burton Goes Camping. It's just not attractive. And you'd cook in the desert, or at the beach.

  • @AngeloWagner-x4e
    @AngeloWagner-x4e Місяць тому +2

    A place just to rest my head

  • @kristibbradshaw
    @kristibbradshaw 25 днів тому +1

    The paper goes towards the inside. Ooops!!!!

  • @beckr123
    @beckr123 Місяць тому +1

    Cool bro. Love it. You didn't include the bed build but otherwise thanks for the ideas. Also what was the final tally to build this??

  • @kevinm.1698
    @kevinm.1698 Місяць тому +3

    Cool! Who makes the heater and AC? Thank You

  • @scandl01
    @scandl01 День тому

    Entertaining and educational 😅

  • @peaceinsyd
    @peaceinsyd 3 дні тому

    Very cosy ❤

  • @rhampton10
    @rhampton10 14 днів тому

    Why is the paper for the insulation to the inside? Paper side goes out. 🤔

  • @m.h.english4773
    @m.h.english4773 24 дні тому +1

    Dawn Power Wash works well to kill hornets DEAD (as well as ants, and any other kind of bugs for that matter). 😇

  • @donnamount151
    @donnamount151 23 дні тому +1

    Insou😮ation

  • @R.u.g.0
    @R.u.g.0 3 дні тому

    lol who else thought this bug was on your screen at 26:55

  • @SimplyNiquaa1
    @SimplyNiquaa1 Місяць тому +1

    You forgot one big thing about Ohio we also get every season in one day lol but this came out great