Hello everyone on UA-cam! When I created this video, it was really designed to share my progress with people who follow me closely and provide a toolkit for people trying to do something similar. It was not a video designed to reach past that and does not show the finished tiny house and set up. Understandably, this has left a lot of questions unanswered. I will produce a video of the finished tiny house homestead within the next month or so that gives the details that were left out in this video. For now, I've had hundreds of people ask questions about my tiny house. I don't like to leave any questions unanswered, so I've written an FAQ and put it at the bottom of this blog. Hopefully this answers all of your questions! If not, please ask in a comment on the blog. robgreenfield.org/tinyhousebuild/
People are not interested on know how the things works in life, people don't care about trash, don't care about our environment. People just want the things done, beauty or whatever. That's why many people skip your video to get frustrate after. I'm not so well on the language, but I hope people could understand what I'm saying. Great video Rob. It's an amazing work, amazing friends who helped you on this. World need people like you and your friends.
holy shit the "people" in these comments are so rude. I really cannot believe it. If so many "people" hate this guy then I really am alone in this world and a unique being because i could listen to him talk all day. He has a gentle voice and talks about zero waste and all positive things and all yall are cutting him down saying he lives in a dog house? wtf.... in a world full of greedy, rude, abusive personalities i wasnt to thank you for a very enjoyable, relaxing 20 minute video that i could sit back and watch. Ive been suffering from depression and anxiety for 2 to 3 years now and i found this video and your morals and ethics and your tone to be rly very nice. thank you
I actually find this video interesting i don't know why people hate him. This how you survive even though you don't have a job and this actually helpful for preparedness.
Why is everyone in the comments so bitter? Tiny houses don't have to look like 2 story luxury condos to be considered tiny houses! He has all the space he needs and just wanted to share his experience. No need to bash this guys efforts to live sustainably! ❤️😊
When my dad decided to tear down the unused barn on the hobby farm I grew up on, he designed and with a helper built a 16'x48' garage (I'm guessing on the dimensions, but they're logical). He was capable of doing museum quality work. He built flying wings, gliders, (re?)built a biplane, and a definitely rebuilt the 1946 Piper Cub he flew from the airstrip in the back yard. When he was done, he was left with a pile of sawdust. He didn't waste a blade-width of wood. He was like that.
What an Amazing House! Seeing that a Tiny House build only generates minimal waste is SO inspiring! I love how Basic it is, but yet it also meets your needs without compromising your Morals & Values 🙂 I can’t wait to start on mine, it will be a bit, but it will be worth the wait. Stay Awesome!! 🙂❤️🙂
UPDATE: I have finally published a video tour of my tiny house. You can view it here: ua-cam.com/video/Hr5s0ps9rAQ/v-deo.html I hope that you find a lot of inspiration and education in it!
Well done Rob - keep inspiring the world - we love your tiny home. We love ours as well and your idea of a raised bed is awesome we have done it in our home and it works so well. Best wishes, Michael and the rest of the Green Renaissance team
I did a government job for 2 years, with which I was able to buy a 3-acre piece of mountain property. Bare, undeveloped, and steep. but it's mine. (As long as I pay the taxes.) Now, the problem is how to put in a lane? It will require at least $5K to put in the lane needed... but once I get there, I know I could build the shed I will call home. If I build only as a storage shed, I can get the permits and get the whole thing done before starting to "camp" there permanently. I have decided I want electricity, but no plumbing... there's a good clear stream I can use for water, and I can do a sawdust bucket toilet. The problem is the money. I've never had much of an income, though I work a regular job. Wages are just too low to live on these days.
I enjoyed watching your video. I agree with you about how the tiny homes on the market, I have as well seen so many tiny homes are super expensive and the entire idea for tiny homes was smaller, reduce cost , and to leave a much small footprint on the earth. I think this is great way to develop a tiny home! Great job!
bobbi chaney I agree, however both are important to have available because it's such a drastic change to go Tiny for many and it does cost the builder, whether they are a professional builder or not, to build homes of any size, on wheels, water or foundation. One is taking a lot of time and effort and needs to hire others, which is costly. One needs to make a living. I like the barter idea and helping each other, however, so far, it's not so readily available. I am all for changing this. Let's all work together, please. There are many people who need homes. I want to create a non-profit with volunteers like Homes For Humanity to build Tiny homes and strong Cargo homes. I need land in any areas to do this. If you have land to "gift", please let me know. If we REALLY TRY, If we REALLY CARE, WE CAN DO THIS! If you agree, give a thumbs up, PLEASE. PLEASE PRAY, PRAYER WORKS🤗 BLESSINGS TO ALL.
bobbi chaney I want to build all or most homes that work for disabled too. Wide doors can be helpful to anyone. Sinks that lower and raise easily work for children, shorter adults and taller adults. Some need small homes rather than tiny homes. I enjoy brainstorming to make a home work best.
Curious how you found the woman whose yard you're living in. I'm retired and always wanted to homestead, and would love to have a reliable young person living in a tiny house on my property in return for helping with gardening and such. What a nice arrangement!
Hello, I wrote this blog and shared it through out the community: robgreenfield.tv/orlandotinyhome/ I also just talked to many people in the community and met her at an herbal conference. It's a great match for us. Health and happiness to you, Rob
Wisdom's Peace: Where do you live? I'm a 24-year old guy looking for exactly this kind of set up - someone I can help achieve their goals (or any kind of house/garden maintenance) in return for getting some rent-free yard space to live off of for a year or so. I have plans to build something similar to this (a bit bigger but not much). Would love to find someone in LA county area who would be interested in this. Also-- Thanks for this video Rob. Finding property is the first road block to a project like this and the information you've shared is very helpful. Glad to know it can be done
Your freedom and enthusiasm gives me a warm feeling, and that smile is priceless lol. I've been minimalizing for almost four years now. By force first then choice second lol. I think I may be headed in this direction. I'm a little scared though, but anything is possible.
Mowgli Hajduk Or...learn some new things and do something with it. Help others for a change. What do you want to think about yourself when your life is about to end someday? How do you want to be remembered? How do you want people to treat you if you become homeless. Rob is a very giving, caring individual and deserves to be respected. Blessings 🤗
as inspiring as ever, Rob! I became aware of you back when you carried your garbage! now the tiny house, next sourcing all your food from foraging. you are one inspired - and inspiring - dude!
How i would like to live at that time when people trade between them, help each others...maybe one Day people will open their eyes and courage to change their lifes for a better and healthy way of life, respecting the nature❤
@Sydney Piper Bristow if you think you can rely on the government you are I dont want to say delusional but in tht you are. Ppl need to get away from government dependency and turn to your neighbors. I'm not against social programs but the government is not who we can turn to. Tht much should be clear. The government is abt control not independance.
Rob, My husband and I are planning to retire in the Philippines in 5 years and we need your help in building our future tiny house with a wide yard filled with plants, beehive and trees. This endeavor is exceptional and we really admire your advocacy!!
Thank you Rob for this uplifting and informative video! THIS is what the Tiny House Movement was Originally about ......affordability ,repurposing and sustainability....NOT what its' become today! Great to see the community involvement and the knowledge shared but the interacting with others and what you all took away with you from this experience is priceless!! Thanks again...Peace;)♡
I just love the whole idea of the tiny house, your neighbor's helping and the nice lady helping out with the land and you of course will be helping her. Great idea be blessed.
You are inspirational! Thank you for sharing your passion for people and the environment. We live in a society where convenience and materialism is the norm where creativity, hard work, and determination continues to dissolve. I wish we had people like you as my neighbor and friend. Keep making a difference! Not everyone is going to agree with it, but that's because they've never really learned what it means to live free when "less actually means more". These are the kinds of people enslaved by their love of materialism, quick fixes, and convenience. Their understanding of "free" is defined as entitlement.
I REMEMBER WHEN TINY HOMES WERE BEING BUILT FOR 2000-5000 BUT NOW THE PRICE HAS TRIPLED AND I LOST ALL HOPE IN EVER HAVING ONE UNTIL I SEEN YOUR VIDEO THANKS ALOT :)
My brother friend and I hammer out nails all the time. We even used all re purposed wood from old fallen down tree stands on some public land to build a few docks on the pond on it. Always better to reuse then buy new. My parents even have a small room in the basement full of old paint that we use for a bunch of different things. I even helped build a house for habitat for humanity and we got most of our materials from their resale warehouse.
Suggestion regarding resource for stain: you can go to your city hazardous waste site and they have shelves of opened but usable product you can take for free.
Fenya Slack also, you can use ANY vegetable oil to seal the wood (not as good as paint, but allows a natural look to the wood without it graying rapidly, and can be re-oiled every couple years to maintain it).
It can be a house for a lot of homeless people out in street, it is liveable, a small family can live here. There is a different joy and pride of constructing for your own. Good effort keep it up.
Yes, just like the barn raisings of yesteryear, and now the Amish still do that! I would love y'all to help us build our tiny house when we are ready - at retirement! Thank you for sharing this - wonderful home with us. G-d bless you!
You are amazing and exceptional in this world today. I myself feel and do things the same way. My #1 tick off is the expence rip off of tiny home costs to buy or build. Defeats the whole purpose and use of moving tiny. You are "Absolutely" one of my Heros.
I am renovating a camper for a tiny home right now. I have to reframe the corners because they were rotted. I got the materials for free from Craigslist. I put out an ad for free wood and building materials, which got a lot of traffic. I got a ton of metal roofing and screws from a builder, wood from a remodel project, and I was offered a whole cabin that needed to be torn down. With the cabin I got what would I could, but then the snow came. I also scored a bunch of windows from the free section on Craigslist, as well as The Salvation Army thrift store. I am also going to be building a greenhouse, and I bought 2 bundles of culled 2x4s for $20 at my local building center for that. It's super easy to find free or cheap stuff if you just put an ad out and keep and eye out on craigslist.
You are so much inspiring me and I'm so thankful. I'm a young girl who struggle on what my goal in life could be, what should I study to get a job that l'll like my whole life.. seeing you always smiling and excited about your life makes me want to change my life style. I live near Rome and it's almost impossible to see what's wrong about civilty and now I'm shocked of myself of things I normally do ignoring the consequences. We all heard about the speech of the young activist Greta about pollution and the environment, but I think that as I didn't get the message she wants to transmit, maybe someone else couldn't get it like me. I was alerted by you seeing your actions and reactions. Thank you so much!
The internet is a great resource for learning just about anything. UA-cam tutorials are excellent. You can also check out books at the library that can guide you through any process with step by step instructions and illustrations. You could also just pull up a comfy lawn chair in front of a construction site to get an idea of how a house is built.
Very inspirational Rob. I'm planning on building a "not-so-tiny" house next year and have been doing research for the last few years. Anyway, regarding electricity, you might want to check out how to make a simple tessla coil, which would pull electricity from the environment and you can turn on a light bulb (which is pretty cool).
Matt (the Builder) and you Rob sure DO make the perfect match. Hand in Hand helping each other. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Don't get me wrong, or do if you want to and think what most would, it's always good having people around you to learn from, enjoy being with or just sit and listen to melt away. The easier, the better. You know, YOU could make a ton of money and don't really need to change anything in your real life, just be who you are. Your "brightness" makes me blush and i sort of envy you for how you are and who you are, incl. your fresh look. (Again, don't get me wrong). BRAVO. 🤗🤗👏🏻👏🏻 Stay healthy and happy. Ciao from the old world in Bavaria.
I built a shed that looks very similar to this (12ft x 8ft) and I used 100% new material... and it cost me just over $2000.... how did you spend so much if all your material was free?
There's quite a bit more going on here than just a shed. You can read about materials on my tiny house build blog: robgreenfield.tv/tinyhousebuild/ And take a look at my new video that shows the whole place: ua-cam.com/video/Hr5s0ps9rAQ/v-deo.html
You got a lot into 20 or so minutes! Rob! The only thing that worries me is the freezer. I have learned so much over 20 years or so that power fails! For non growing seasons drying at low temps like on screens with a fan for you! And ferments last about 6 to 7 months and beans dried seeds and grains last until the next growing season! no power needed! And the food id so healthy! i could help with ideas! It is not leaving a electric bill also! I hope it gives you something to toss around in your thoughts! Sound like you have an all year growing season also!
Thanx bro.....gonna move back to Florida...in one year ..buy some land 1-6 acres and start with a bicycle and a tent....until then I will be getting everything ready to pick up and go....lived in Cocoa, Port Orange and some city near Datona as a kid .. in the desert now.... Gonna build something like what you got....hidden away from most...will grow most of what I need...thanks for the video and info...very inspiring
I've been watching the THM for at least 14 years. I thought the affordable days were gone. The commercialization of this movement has killed the dream for many. Thanks for this post.
Another possibility is looking for a an old trailer and refurbishing it. On craigslist I see lots of old trailers or RVs that are around $1500, and even if you have to redo the entire interior, at least you are starting with walls, roof windows and doors. If you are lucky the wheels still work and you have a home you can move. It is not as trendy as Tiny Houses, but there are millions of people living in trailers vans and RVs living a nomadic lifestyle all over the US.
While I commend your recycling and re-use and use of surplus building materials - I would not actually define this as a tiny house. A tiny studio, or office, - yes. However, without electricity or even rudimentary plumbing (composting toilet, a tank and pump sink) it's not a practical living space. Good ideas though nonetheless. Best of luck moving forward.
Thank you for this video. It helped me find materials for my planned tiny house that I want to to build with repurposed materials. I don't have much money and am hoping friends will join in and help. Your recommendations are very helpful. Again thank you for inspiration and encouragement. Rick in Stockton CA.
I would totally help you. It’s like building a treehouse as a kid. Just proving again if people look outside of the box they can find better ways to live. I’m going to look at my city and see if they have a place for people to donate surplus / used building materials.
Rob, whew so many impolitely remarks. Peace. This young man is showing a social serene experimental lifestyle option. I know here in NYC a lot of this is against the law, to put a tiny house in someone's backyard. But some people have huge yards in other areas....and this should be allowed. The cost of houses are getting very high for young people. I bought my first house when easier to buy in early 90s, and just kept flipping...now my sons grown and I downsized to small co op...where everyone shares the green space. I was an Airbnb host for 3.5 years, because my house was too big for just me, bad for the environment to heat a house for one. Now in small co op, less to heat or cool, etc. Bravo to this young man. I just hope he has a job and saving for his older years. The work he is doing for the lady, is valuable too. In NYC e would get paid about 20 to 40 an hour...so a fair deal in exchange for rent..To be honest a lot of people who I know are this sweet and have the time to do such things, and donate their earnings, are trust fund babies, so they are not worried about their future retirement. 😊..and others pushing 60 like me are now struggling for money with health issues after doing so much for society. 😥 The reason why I could not donate my time and energy, because I knew I had to prepare for the future. I had a degree in Environment Science and wanted to save the world but graduation pregnant at 22 years old. Deep inside still an idealist, but glad my oldest will be a doctor in a few months. Life is too expensive in NYC.
i really appreciate this video, it's super informative for young people like me who are really interested in this kind of lifestyle tiny home living has really gotten my interest and i wasn't sure how to go about doing it. Very resourceful!
Tiny houses always depreciate. It is the real estate (Property) that appreciates.. If you do not own the property that you put your tiny house on, it is a real risk. Financially, it will depreciate, and you will not be able to resell it because it would be prohibit ably expensive to move. You must find a place that is legal to live in it. Most Zoning and Planning requires a sewer and a well or city water hook up. Most require electric hook up from the public utility. And you must have garbage disposal. Off grid is not allowed by zoning and planning boards.. Where are you located and are you hooked up to water/sewer/garbage/electricity..? How did you bring that all together and get past all the Zoning requirements..? Thanks
To all the haters in the comment section: If you expected to see a luxurious home for "under $ 1,500" then congrats, you're an idiot. This guy is obviously doing what he can to live a simpler life and decided to share his experiences and ideas with complete strangers. That's a very noble and commendable thing to do.
Hazardous waste at the landfill always has stains and paints for repurposing. Sometimes you may have to check various times. Thank you for your insights and inspiration.
Im rebuilding a 78 GMC class c camper and making a 20 ft tiny house that floats all out of repurposed, bartered, minimal cost bought mayerials, why because my budget is $50 a month out of my grocery money so kuudoos to this gent for wtf he did !! Im doing what i have to out of NECESSITY!
@Laffenwright i take certain tips! Getting to see different sizes of houses really! Not meaning i want that exact structure for me and or location!! But thanks for looking out!
Great! But ... it took about 20 mins to see into the house, and even then the camera person didn't go inside, giving a curious and restricted viewpoint.
you are inspirational in your deliverance. i have lived in my converted shuttle bus for 3 years now on someones property and keep their yard for them. i really like it. i am extremely basic but I have a place for my clothing, where is yours. what you have is a sleeping room, not a house/home. i know its a process but you need lots more money to finish. so its a bit of false advertising to stay your home is 1500.00. i wish you great times
What an AMAZING person you are. I watch your videos and I feel simultaneously inspired AND as if I am doing way too little to make a difference. Thank your for inspiring change in me. 😍
Also you need to install a corex drain pipe in your flooring and bury it under ground with a screen on the sides so you can have an on demand A/C with zero electricity
Cute if you like it. That is the size of my middle shed in the backyard. If you saw my large one. You wouls love it. Lol it has a loft bigger them your tiny house. We put in an air conditioning/ heater wall unit. We did not want to get raid of it because it was able to keep my 980 sq ft. home warm all winter.
i is his home, his shelter, a roof over his head. All he needs and it cost him next to nothing. Why be negative? I see something clean tidy and simple with room for expansion but you are able to get out of the weather, you can be warm and sort your food. Well done I say.
Hello everyone on UA-cam!
When I created this video, it was really designed to share my progress with people who follow me closely and provide a toolkit for people trying to do something similar. It was not a video designed to reach past that and does not show the finished tiny house and set up. Understandably, this has left a lot of questions unanswered. I will produce a video of the finished tiny house homestead within the next month or so that gives the details that were left out in this video. For now, I've had hundreds of people ask questions about my tiny house. I don't like to leave any questions unanswered, so I've written an FAQ and put it at the bottom of this blog. Hopefully this answers all of your questions! If not, please ask in a comment on the blog.
robgreenfield.org/tinyhousebuild/
People are not interested on know how the things works in life, people don't care about trash, don't care about our environment. People just want the things done, beauty or whatever. That's why many people skip your video to get frustrate after. I'm not so well on the language, but I hope people could understand what I'm saying. Great video Rob. It's an amazing work, amazing friends who helped you on this. World need people like you and your friends.
holy shit the "people" in these comments are so rude. I really cannot believe it. If so many "people" hate this guy then I really am alone in this world and a unique being because i could listen to him talk all day. He has a gentle voice and talks about zero waste and all positive things and all yall are cutting him down saying he lives in a dog house? wtf.... in a world full of greedy, rude, abusive personalities i wasnt to thank you for a very enjoyable, relaxing 20 minute video that i could sit back and watch. Ive been suffering from depression and anxiety for 2 to 3 years now and i found this video and your morals and ethics and your tone to be rly very nice. thank you
I agree. This man is frickin amazing and I love how positive and encouraging he is
I actually find this video interesting i don't know why people hate him. This how you survive even though you don't have a job and this actually helpful for preparedness.
Why is everyone in the comments so bitter? Tiny houses don't have to look like 2 story luxury condos to be considered tiny houses! He has all the space he needs and just wanted to share his experience. No need to bash this guys efforts to live sustainably! ❤️😊
When my dad decided to tear down the unused barn on the hobby farm I grew up on, he designed and with a helper built a 16'x48' garage (I'm guessing on the dimensions, but they're logical). He was capable of doing museum quality work. He built flying wings, gliders, (re?)built a biplane, and a definitely rebuilt the 1946 Piper Cub he flew from the airstrip in the back yard. When he was done, he was left with a pile of sawdust. He didn't waste a blade-width of wood. He was like that.
I love how much you encourage the community to explore it's depths - by coming and giving to each other
Yes it's true💕 with Love🇵🇭🏳️🌈
What an Amazing House! Seeing that a Tiny House build only generates minimal waste is SO inspiring! I love how Basic it is, but yet it also meets your needs without compromising your Morals & Values 🙂
I can’t wait to start on mine, it will be a bit, but it will be worth the wait. Stay Awesome!! 🙂❤️🙂
UPDATE:
I have finally published a video tour of my tiny house. You can view it here:
ua-cam.com/video/Hr5s0ps9rAQ/v-deo.html
I hope that you find a lot of inspiration and education in it!
Well done Rob - keep inspiring the world - we love your tiny home. We love ours as well and your idea of a raised bed is awesome we have done it in our home and it works so well. Best wishes, Michael and the rest of the Green Renaissance team
You sir, are inspiring. Thank you. Very helpful content. I am impressed by your mindset and this accomplishment. God bless you.
I did a government job for 2 years, with which I was able to buy a 3-acre piece of mountain property. Bare, undeveloped, and steep. but it's mine. (As long as I pay the taxes.)
Now, the problem is how to put in a lane? It will require at least $5K to put in the lane needed... but once I get there, I know I could build the shed I will call home.
If I build only as a storage shed, I can get the permits and get the whole thing done before starting to "camp" there permanently.
I have decided I want electricity, but no plumbing... there's a good clear stream I can use for water, and I can do a sawdust bucket toilet.
The problem is the money. I've never had much of an income, though I work a regular job. Wages are just too low to live on these days.
I enjoyed watching your video. I agree with you about how the tiny homes on the market, I have as well seen so many tiny homes are super expensive and the entire idea for tiny homes was smaller, reduce cost , and to leave a much small footprint on the earth.
I think this is great way to develop a tiny home! Great job!
bobbi chaney
I agree, however both are important to have available because it's such a drastic change to go Tiny for many and it does cost the builder, whether they are a professional builder or not, to build homes of any size, on wheels, water or foundation. One is taking a lot of time and effort and needs to hire others, which is costly. One needs to make a living. I like the barter idea and helping each other, however, so far, it's not so readily available. I am all for changing this. Let's all work together, please. There are many people who need homes.
I want to create a non-profit with volunteers like Homes For Humanity to build Tiny homes and strong Cargo homes. I need land in any areas to do this. If you have land to "gift", please let me know. If we REALLY TRY, If we REALLY CARE, WE CAN DO THIS! If you agree, give a thumbs up, PLEASE. PLEASE PRAY, PRAYER WORKS🤗 BLESSINGS TO ALL.
bobbi chaney
I want to build all or most homes that work for disabled too. Wide doors can be helpful to anyone. Sinks that lower and raise easily work for children, shorter adults and taller adults. Some need small homes rather than tiny homes. I enjoy brainstorming to make a home work best.
Curious how you found the woman whose yard you're living in. I'm retired and always wanted to homestead, and would love to have a reliable young person living in a tiny house on my property in return for helping with gardening and such. What a nice arrangement!
Hello,
I wrote this blog and shared it through out the community:
robgreenfield.tv/orlandotinyhome/
I also just talked to many people in the community and met her at an herbal conference. It's a great match for us.
Health and happiness to you,
Rob
Very nice
who need woman, if you need glass of milk you not buy all cow, or only stupid buy.
Wisdom's Peace: Where do you live? I'm a 24-year old guy looking for exactly this kind of set up - someone I can help achieve their goals (or any kind of house/garden maintenance) in return for getting some rent-free yard space to live off of for a year or so. I have plans to build something similar to this (a bit bigger but not much). Would love to find someone in LA county area who would be interested in this.
Also-- Thanks for this video Rob. Finding property is the first road block to a project like this and the information you've shared is very helpful. Glad to know it can be done
@@OwenonTURBO I live in Missouri.
Your freedom and enthusiasm gives me a warm feeling, and that smile is priceless lol. I've been minimalizing for almost four years now. By force first then choice second lol. I think I may be headed in this direction. I'm a little scared though, but anything is possible.
Skip to 20:20
Mowgli Hajduk
Or...learn some new things and do something with it. Help others for a change.
What do you want to think about yourself when your life is about to end someday?
How do you want to be remembered?
How do you want people to treat you if you become homeless.
Rob is a very giving, caring individual and deserves to be respected. Blessings 🤗
Mowgli Hajduk Thank you! I really didn’t want to hear him talk much longer. Nice I could skip to 20:20. 😊
I agree. Show us the house already!!
a coockie! you deserved it!
Mowgli Hajduk I love you!!! Thanks a lot you are really the MVP
as inspiring as ever, Rob! I became aware of you back when you carried your garbage! now the tiny house, next sourcing all your food from foraging. you are one inspired - and inspiring - dude!
He's a beggar. Begs for material. Begs for help to do what should be his labor. Begs for someone else's land to build on. He's a beggar.
You are a rock star! You manifest what I seek..
In NYC trying to get back to nature.
Thx for the inspiration and honesty.
cheers to you.
J
It is lovely to see you are enjoying your life and home.
This end of the spectrum is really the definition of the tiny house movement. Love the community spirit!
It is called the barter system, where people used to help each other out and trade skills rather than rely on the government.
How i would like to live at that time when people trade between them, help each others...maybe one Day people will open their eyes and courage to change their lifes for a better and healthy way of life, respecting the nature❤
Dependance upon handouts [ie. Money] does not equate independence.
If your working for a paycheck, your a dependent!
@Sydney Piper Bristow for your needs
Food and money.
@Sydney Piper Bristow if you think you can rely on the government you are I dont want to say delusional but in tht you are. Ppl need to get away from government dependency and turn to your neighbors. I'm not against social programs but the government is not who we can turn to. Tht much should be clear. The government is abt control not independance.
Rob, My husband and I are planning to retire in the Philippines in 5 years and we need your help in building our future tiny house with a wide yard filled with plants, beehive and trees. This endeavor is exceptional and we really admire your advocacy!!
Thank you Rob for this uplifting and informative video! THIS is what the Tiny House Movement was Originally about ......affordability ,repurposing and sustainability....NOT what its' become today! Great to see the community involvement and the knowledge shared but the interacting with others and what you all took away with you from this experience is priceless!! Thanks again...Peace;)♡
I just love the whole idea of the tiny house, your neighbor's helping and the nice lady helping out with the land and you of course will be helping her. Great idea be blessed.
You are inspirational! Thank you for sharing your passion for people and the environment. We live in a society where convenience and materialism is the norm where creativity, hard work, and determination continues to dissolve. I wish we had people like you as my neighbor and friend. Keep making a difference!
Not everyone is going to agree with it, but that's because they've never really learned what it means to live free when "less actually means more". These are the kinds of people enslaved by their love of materialism, quick fixes, and convenience.
Their understanding of "free" is defined as entitlement.
I REMEMBER WHEN TINY HOMES WERE BEING BUILT FOR 2000-5000 BUT NOW THE PRICE HAS TRIPLED AND I LOST ALL HOPE IN EVER HAVING ONE UNTIL I SEEN YOUR VIDEO THANKS ALOT :)
My brother friend and I hammer out nails all the time. We even used all re purposed wood from old fallen down tree stands on some public land to build a few docks on the pond on it. Always better to reuse then buy new. My parents even have a small room in the basement full of old paint that we use for a bunch of different things. I even helped build a house for habitat for humanity and we got most of our materials from their resale warehouse.
Thank you for this Rob, very informative. Much love from Australia.
Nice idea to live there rent free! Sooo clever! It's a win- win situation.
All the best wishes for you
Suggestion regarding resource for stain: you can go to your city hazardous waste site and they have shelves of opened but usable product you can take for free.
Fenya Slack also, you can use ANY vegetable oil to seal the wood (not as good as paint, but allows a natural look to the wood without it graying rapidly, and can be re-oiled every couple years to maintain it).
Used motor oil is the best. Free.
It can be a house for a lot of homeless people out in street, it is liveable, a small family can live here. There is a different joy and pride of constructing for your own. Good effort keep it up.
Yes, just like the barn raisings of yesteryear, and now the Amish still do that! I would love y'all to help us build our tiny house when we are ready - at retirement! Thank you for sharing this - wonderful home with us. G-d bless you!
You are amazing and exceptional in this world today. I myself feel and do things the same way. My #1 tick off is the expence rip off of tiny home costs to buy or build. Defeats the whole purpose and use of moving tiny. You are "Absolutely" one of my Heros.
I am renovating a camper for a tiny home right now. I have to reframe the corners because they were rotted. I got the materials for free from Craigslist. I put out an ad for free wood and building materials, which got a lot of traffic. I got a ton of metal roofing and screws from a builder, wood from a remodel project, and I was offered a whole cabin that needed to be torn down. With the cabin I got what would I could, but then the snow came. I also scored a bunch of windows from the free section on Craigslist, as well as The Salvation Army thrift store. I am also going to be building a greenhouse, and I bought 2 bundles of culled 2x4s for $20 at my local building center for that. It's super easy to find free or cheap stuff if you just put an ad out and keep and eye out on craigslist.
You are so much inspiring me and I'm so thankful. I'm a young girl who struggle on what my goal in life could be, what should I study to get a job that l'll like my whole life.. seeing you always smiling and excited about your life makes me want to change my life style. I live near Rome and it's almost impossible to see what's wrong about civilty and now I'm shocked of myself of things I normally do ignoring the consequences. We all heard about the speech of the young activist Greta about pollution and the environment, but I think that as I didn't get the message she wants to transmit, maybe someone else couldn't get it like me. I was alerted by you seeing your actions and reactions. Thank you so much!
The internet is a great resource for learning just about anything. UA-cam tutorials are excellent. You can also check out books at the library that can guide you through any process with step by step instructions and illustrations. You could also just pull up a comfy lawn chair in front of a construction site to get an idea of how a house is built.
Love you’re ethics’s think we all should think like this and the world would be a more peaceful place
Very inspirational Rob. I'm planning on building a "not-so-tiny" house next year and have been doing research for the last few years. Anyway, regarding electricity, you might want to check out how to make a simple tessla coil, which would pull electricity from the environment and you can turn on a light bulb (which is pretty cool).
Matt (the Builder) and you Rob sure DO make the perfect match. Hand in Hand helping each other. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Don't get me wrong, or do if you want to and think what most would, it's always good having people around you to learn from, enjoy being with or just sit and listen to melt away. The easier, the better. You know, YOU could make a ton of money and don't really need to change anything in your real life, just be who you are. Your "brightness" makes me blush and i sort of envy you for how you are and who you are, incl. your fresh look. (Again, don't get me wrong). BRAVO. 🤗🤗👏🏻👏🏻 Stay healthy and happy. Ciao from the old world in Bavaria.
Awesome video! Looking forward to the foraging videos and seeing the years progress.
I just love the fact u help people and in turn so many helped you as well incredible!!!
This is a cool,economic tiny house.
I think your tiny house is amazing!
You seem like such a good person.
I am sorry there are so many bad.
I built a shed that looks very similar to this (12ft x 8ft) and I used 100% new material... and it cost me just over $2000.... how did you spend so much if all your material was free?
There's quite a bit more going on here than just a shed.
You can read about materials on my tiny house build blog: robgreenfield.tv/tinyhousebuild/
And take a look at my new video that shows the whole place: ua-cam.com/video/Hr5s0ps9rAQ/v-deo.html
You got a lot into 20 or so minutes! Rob! The only thing that worries me is the freezer. I have learned so much over 20 years or so that power fails! For non growing seasons drying at low temps like on screens with a fan for you! And ferments last about 6 to 7 months and beans dried seeds and grains last until the next growing season! no power needed! And the food id so healthy! i could help with ideas! It is not leaving a electric bill also! I hope it gives you something to toss around in your thoughts! Sound like you have an all year growing season also!
I love the house and all of your clean living ideas !
Thanx bro.....gonna move back to Florida...in one year ..buy some land 1-6 acres and start with a bicycle and a tent....until then I will be getting everything ready to pick up and go....lived in Cocoa, Port Orange and some city near Datona as a kid .. in the desert now.... Gonna build something like what you got....hidden away from most...will grow most of what I need...thanks for the video and info...very inspiring
I've been watching the THM for at least 14 years. I thought the affordable days were gone. The commercialization of this movement has killed the dream for many. Thanks for this post.
Another possibility is looking for a an old trailer and refurbishing it. On craigslist I see lots of old trailers or RVs that are around $1500, and even if you have to redo the entire interior, at least you are starting with walls, roof windows and doors. If you are lucky the wheels still work and you have a home you can move. It is not as trendy as Tiny Houses, but there are millions of people living in trailers vans and RVs living a nomadic lifestyle all over the US.
While I commend your recycling and re-use and use of surplus building materials - I would not actually define this as a tiny house. A tiny studio, or office, - yes. However, without electricity or even rudimentary plumbing (composting toilet, a tank and pump sink) it's not a practical living space. Good ideas though nonetheless. Best of luck moving forward.
If only society could do this for HOMELESS people,everyone would be bless.
Dude, I freaking love you! I love everything you do! Keep making great content, please!
Wish I had someone like you around me, love a man that can use his brain and hands at the same damn time, lot of good info too get started...
I need a front porch. .etc. Yes I love the help. .he is right. .helping people and them helping you
Thank you for tell the source of all the material used. I like what you are doing!
Thank you for this video. It helped me find materials for my planned tiny house that I want to to build with repurposed materials. I don't have much money and am hoping friends will join in and help.
Your recommendations are very helpful. Again thank you for inspiration and encouragement. Rick in Stockton CA.
I would totally help you. It’s like building a treehouse as a kid. Just proving again if people look outside of the box they can find better ways to live.
I’m going to look at my city and see if they have a place for people to donate surplus / used building materials.
I think it's a great project. I am a salvage building addict myself, so maybe I'm biased. Anxious to see what you come up with for the interior.
you are seriously the best guy in the world. Also I'm learning so much so thaaank youuuuu
Still not easy if you don't have a truck or someone to bring it were you want. It's still cool.
As long as you are happy ! I rejoice with you. It might seem like a shed to some but it's your tiny home. Enjoy and blessings.
Rob, whew so many impolitely remarks. Peace. This young man is showing a social serene experimental lifestyle option. I know here in NYC a lot of this is against the law, to put a tiny house in someone's backyard. But some people have huge yards in other areas....and this should be allowed. The cost of houses are getting very high for young people. I bought my first house when easier to buy in early 90s, and just kept flipping...now my sons grown and I downsized to small co op...where everyone shares the green space. I was an Airbnb host for 3.5 years, because my house was too big for just me, bad for the environment to heat a house for one. Now in small co op, less to heat or cool, etc. Bravo to this young man. I just hope he has a job and saving for his older years. The work he is doing for the lady, is valuable too. In NYC e would get paid about 20 to 40 an hour...so a fair deal in exchange for rent..To be honest a lot of people who I know are this sweet and have the time to do such things, and donate their earnings, are trust fund babies, so they are not worried about their future retirement. 😊..and others pushing 60 like me are now struggling for money with health issues after doing so much for society. 😥 The reason why I could not donate my time and energy, because I knew I had to prepare for the future. I had a degree in Environment Science and wanted to save the world but graduation pregnant at 22 years old. Deep inside still an idealist, but glad my oldest will be a doctor in a few months. Life is too expensive in NYC.
Couldn't any of that trash have been utilised as insulation packing? Or melted into make a door handle or something?
i really appreciate this video, it's super informative for young people like me who are really interested in this kind of lifestyle tiny home living has really gotten my interest and i wasn't sure how to go about doing it. Very resourceful!
Tiny houses always depreciate. It is the real estate (Property) that appreciates.. If you do not own the property that you put your tiny house on, it is a real risk. Financially, it will depreciate, and you will not be able to resell it because it would be prohibit ably expensive to move. You must find a place that is legal to live in it. Most Zoning and Planning requires a sewer and a well or city water hook up. Most require electric hook up from the public utility. And you must have garbage disposal. Off grid is not allowed by zoning and planning boards.. Where are you located and are you hooked up to water/sewer/garbage/electricity..? How did you bring that all together and get past all the Zoning requirements..? Thanks
To all the haters in the comment section:
If you expected to see a luxurious home for "under $ 1,500" then congrats, you're an idiot. This guy is obviously doing what he can to live a simpler life and decided to share his experiences and ideas with complete strangers. That's a very noble and commendable thing to do.
Impressed.
I hope we could do this for homeless.
when you say it took 2 weeks to complete, are you counting the time it took to gather the materials?
No, that was just the building of it. I started gathering materials about two weeks before building.
He seems so happy and comfortable in it. Nice!
Love these small simple tiny houses/cabins. Can't wait to see the evolution of this. Good job dude!
Always an inspiration. Thanks!
Hazardous waste at the landfill always has stains and paints for repurposing. Sometimes you may have to check various times.
Thank you for your insights and inspiration.
Hi I'm so into the same life style.. What you are doing its a inspires me.. You get what the utopia is.. Wish I met a guy like you when I was younger
Im rebuilding a 78 GMC class c camper and making a 20 ft tiny house that floats all out of repurposed, bartered, minimal cost bought mayerials, why because my budget is $50 a month out of my grocery money so kuudoos to this gent for wtf he did !! Im doing what i have to out of NECESSITY!
Nice shed! I dont underatand why ppl keep saying tiny house. Its not...its a room.
This guy is cute and a real hippie type. It's fun to watch him enjoy his dreams. Best of luck. I hope you are very successful
I'm thinking about building a place like that to spend some time with my friends. You inspire me, my friend. Thanks!
♡ thankfull. This is basically where im tryna head . Best
@Laffenwright i take certain tips! Getting to see different sizes of houses really! Not meaning i want that exact structure for me and or location!! But thanks for looking out!
Dude your awesome. Keep bringing the message and the example out there! much love from Cologne, Germany
Truly inspiring! Especially when you explained the barter situation you have going on. What a great initiative:)
OMG! I totally agree with your philosophy!!! G-d bless you!!
"Mom, can you bring me some hot pockets?"
Great! But ... it took about 20 mins to see into the house, and even then the camera person didn't go inside, giving a curious and restricted viewpoint.
because it's actually a shed
For a tour of the tiny house you can watch this video: ua-cam.com/video/Hr5s0ps9rAQ/v-deo.html
I lived in a 1 car garage apartment with a loft bedroom a small bathroom and tiny kitchen. Oh and living room. Loved it
Used motor oil can also be used to stain/seal wood. You could maybe call some local mechanics to see if you could get a few gallons for free.
Thank you so much for all the helpful tips by far my favourite tiny house video! Very educational! Very uplifting! Very inspirational!
Bro thank you so much for providing the sources for materials
you are inspirational in your deliverance. i have lived in my converted shuttle bus for 3 years now on someones property and keep their yard for them. i really like it. i am extremely basic but I have a place for my clothing, where is yours. what you have is a sleeping room, not a house/home. i know its a process but you need lots more money to finish. so its a bit of false advertising to stay your home is 1500.00. i wish you great times
What an AMAZING person you are. I watch your videos and I feel simultaneously inspired AND as if I am doing way too little to make a difference. Thank your for inspiring change in me. 😍
Also you need to install a corex drain pipe in your flooring and bury it under ground with a screen on the sides so you can have an on demand A/C with zero electricity
Hey Rob, how about we build another one for someone? Let me know how I can help.
Bravo!
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oh wow! looks like a shed. neat
Rob’s Guide to being the ultimate freeloader!!
Like the of service! We did that on our farm and neighbors farms when I was small! I was the water girl!
I'm about to start building one in Sarasota, FL!
I'll bet you money this doesn't meet fire/health/building codes. Any property you build on could bring a nightmare of fines to the owner
You are the most inspiring man... you make God smile
Awesome, Thank You for Sharing! God Bkess You and Your Endeavors! Have a Blessed and Happy New Year!😇
Sooooo inspirational.........Incredible !!!
Cute if you like it. That is the size of my middle shed in the backyard. If you saw my large one. You wouls love it. Lol it has a loft bigger them your tiny house. We put in an air conditioning/ heater wall unit. We did not want to get raid of it because it was able to keep my 980 sq ft. home warm all winter.
i is his home, his shelter, a roof over his head. All he needs and it cost him next to nothing. Why be negative? I see something clean tidy and simple with room for expansion but you are able to get out of the weather, you can be warm and sort your food. Well done I say.
Love your detailed video. Im only thinking of this alternative. And I cant wait to dive into it!