Self-Reliant Woman Builds Her Own Tiny House with No Experience - FULL TOUR

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  • Опубліковано 20 гру 2024

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  • @ExploringAlternatives
    @ExploringAlternatives  2 роки тому +12

    Thanks for watching y'all! You can follow Carina on UA-cam and Instagram here:
    ua-cam.com/channels/sCmDXLmyIMMOYnBTkoxF3A.html
    instagram.com/dirtbagminimal

  • @cloverhighfive
    @cloverhighfive 2 роки тому +131

    I've seen so many tiny houses and spaces with wildly varied budgets and goals over the years and yet this one is... I can't tell you why but I love it a LOT. Something about the placement of the bathroom along the kitchen space, the main floor bedroom, the custom dimensions of everything, the windows with window sills to put stuff everywhere, I love it and I find it inspiring.

    • @dirtbagminimal2268
      @dirtbagminimal2268 2 роки тому +6

      Thank you so much Clover :)

    • @ParallelRentals1987
      @ParallelRentals1987 2 роки тому +6

      @@dirtbagminimal2268 I agree, great layout and a good scale to everything.

    • @katevanhoudt
      @katevanhoudt 2 роки тому +3

      Yes! Agreed! Layout, window placement, materials, thought, scale . . . flow. That's what sets this seemingly simple design apart from others: Flow. The bathroom has an open feeling; and it's as if the kitchen was designed by a line cook. It's what you need. Impressive, Carina. You did good. Keep following those instincts. ♥

    • @groggersk2909
      @groggersk2909 2 роки тому +3

      The bathroom placement is very cleverly done. Doesn't take away from the kitchen space at all and allows for a downstairs bedroom, leaving the loft free for storage or spare room. Very well done.

    • @AvaniJatin1221
      @AvaniJatin1221 2 роки тому +1

      I have also seen lots of tiny house but I love this house is so much,

  • @liselottnelson5479
    @liselottnelson5479 2 роки тому +18

    Probably the best layout of any tiny house that I have ever seen. Awesome

  • @angelatillman4323
    @angelatillman4323 2 роки тому +8

    I'm going to do this! I am working on this now! It's how we will maintain our freedom!

  • @marciawhite7448
    @marciawhite7448 2 роки тому +34

    Yay, a downstairs bedroom, yes. So cute and practical. Love it. You go girl👍😅

  • @cathylynnpietranton
    @cathylynnpietranton 2 роки тому +17

    I really like the simpilcity of this tiny house. Love the layout and especially the bedroom on the main floor.👍👍Thanks Matt and Danielle for sharing her story ❤

  • @rosemarydoran9907
    @rosemarydoran9907 2 роки тому +8

    Love the home she built! So many smart features that work for her and would work for many others. Love the downstairs bedroom feature!

  • @Nokenify
    @Nokenify 2 роки тому +9

    One of the more impressing lodges I have seen on this channel. Seems quite sustainable. Great job.

  • @jeremytorgersen
    @jeremytorgersen 2 роки тому +11

    Awesome interview and tour, I am always inspired to see people building their own tiny homes.

  • @thinkplanetearth2946
    @thinkplanetearth2946 2 роки тому +36

    I always admire people that are willing to undertake building their own home with no prior experience. I too would prefer not having to climb stairs into a loft to sleep, so I appreciated the bedroom on the main floor. I appreciated her candor about not being thrilled with challenges of the composting toilet. Not sure I could make due with the couch she created, seems a bit small and uncomfortable, and would make it tough to have people visit. The other thing that was interesting was she had mentioned that she liked the idea of having a mobile home in case she wanted to move, but if I understood her correctly I thought she said that the dimensions of her home were not really legal to be on the road? Anyway, good for her for doing this.

    • @baddriversofcolga
      @baddriversofcolga 2 роки тому +13

      It's legal to move, but it has to be moved as a wide load like you sometimes see with mobile homes which of course costs more.

    • @dirtbagminimal2268
      @dirtbagminimal2268 2 роки тому +1

      @@baddriversofcolga true!

    • @infjfemale200
      @infjfemale200 2 роки тому

      A loft is fine for extra storage like clothes, or even to put some Bean bag chair type of furniture.

  • @DraganAlves
    @DraganAlves 2 роки тому +8

    She's made a lot of smart choices with the layout and furniture.

  • @dianna8626
    @dianna8626 2 роки тому +3

    Wow, I am impressed. No money or experience you did a really nice job. Enjoy your beautiful home.

  • @tinyhousesonahill5489
    @tinyhousesonahill5489 2 роки тому +5

    So impressed by her accomplishment w/o experience… gives me hope for my tiny house builds!

  • @dirtbagminimal2268
    @dirtbagminimal2268 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you so much for featuring me. It was a joy to work with you both 💛💪✨

    • @dirtbagminimal2268
      @dirtbagminimal2268 2 роки тому

      @@johnstone7763 Thank you John, your words mean so much

  • @mikael_e
    @mikael_e 2 роки тому +5

    Carina can be proud - there are so many well reflected, clever ideas build into this home which you can rarely see on other tiny houses (it was again nice to see, as I already knew it from her own page🙂) Cheers, M.

  • @robbing8452
    @robbing8452 2 роки тому +7

    That’s just what I want to do! Bravo!!!

  • @Noukz37
    @Noukz37 2 роки тому +1

    Finally, my kind of tiny house, and my kind of person ♥♥ And no cringey commentary here, like *ahem* on the *ahemahem* that other channel 😁

  • @erinbrown6962
    @erinbrown6962 2 роки тому +2

    Her design is amazing!!! She should be so proud to have built such an amazing home 🏡 !!!!❤

  • @infjfemale200
    @infjfemale200 2 роки тому +1

    Your place looks so awesome!
    It is so airy and spacious looking!
    You say that sometimes you have a moisture problem?
    Since I don't have a dryer as well, and can't hang clothes outsiside, I use a dehumidifer when my gauge shows a high humidity content. It is small enough to put in my small closet. Can't believe how much water it collects and how it brings down the humidity. I also use these small packets in my closet where I hang my towel after a shower, that also collects moisture. You can buy these packets at Walmart, Target etc, maybe even Amazon.

  • @janinafisher101
    @janinafisher101 2 роки тому +2

    Nice job, Carina! And so nice to see someone with a tiny NOT getting a washer/dryer combo, knowing that the sunshine is a much more environmentally friendly alternative! Yes, moisture is a problem in tiny houses. Definitely something you'll want to deal with - and probably worth sharing with your readers.

    • @Kelly_Ben
      @Kelly_Ben 2 роки тому

      Unfortunately, assume of us live in climates with below freezing temps for 4-6 months a year. I hang laundry when possible, and have a spare bedroom to put drying racks in, but cluttering up what open space you have with wet laundry in the winter isn't a viable option in a tiny home.

    • @janinafisher101
      @janinafisher101 2 роки тому +1

      @@Kelly_Ben I hear you. I live in a cabin in Canada myself. A good option, especially in a tiny house with high ceilings is to build an Edwardian-style drying rack. It's a drying rack that hangs from the ceiling, and can be pulled up and down with a rope on pulleys. Of course excess moisture can be a problem in tiny houses with insufficient air exchange, so it's not suitable for all tiny homes, but where there's a will there's a way. Dryers use so much energy, and I really try to keep down my fossil fuel consumption. It's often a trade-off situation. We can only do our best given the circumstances. Often those in tiny houses are using way less fossil fuels to begin with.

    • @junochlim
      @junochlim 2 роки тому

      Can consider a portable dehumfiler or a ventilation fan that are used in caravan for moisture removal. Where do u dispose the urine from decompose toilet?

  • @SMB_80
    @SMB_80 2 роки тому +3

    Well done to you girl!! And to everyone there who live off grid 🥰...I also want to live this way, or countryside...I more than happy leave the noisy London for a peaceful corner 🥰🥰🥰

  • @naubaucat
    @naubaucat 2 роки тому +4

    You have everything I would want in a smaller house, and i learned to live with less 12 years ago 500sqft 100 year old house. I have a large lot next door, and a house like yours has the perfect floor plan. Thanks so much.

  • @carolyng3875
    @carolyng3875 2 роки тому +2

    Very creative. Great job dudette.... rock on

  • @lavondacarter7228
    @lavondacarter7228 2 роки тому +4

    Even though she is young, she is so smart to have 1 level !

  • @herschelpowers5086
    @herschelpowers5086 2 роки тому +6

    You done a great job building this house it's something to be proud of

  • @SagaJohanna
    @SagaJohanna 2 роки тому +8

    i LOVED this one! I am in the final stages of our van build, and this video gave me hope and inspiration! Thank you

  • @Kelly_Ben
    @Kelly_Ben 2 роки тому +2

    I love this home, totally liveable, and realistic, with personal touches. My husband and I would need a bigger lounge to snuggle on though... maybe a futon. Subscribed to her channel, looking forward to seeing more!

  • @MerwinARTist
    @MerwinARTist 2 роки тому +10

    It is well worth it to build a tiny 10 ft. wide. You can get a permit to move it anytime .. and how often does a person move .. it's rare. 8.5 ft. wide is just too small. Excellent decisions .. I'm a new subscriber to Carina's channel!! 🙂

    • @dirtbagminimal2268
      @dirtbagminimal2268 2 роки тому +3

      Thank you!

    • @MerwinARTist
      @MerwinARTist 2 роки тому

      @@dirtbagminimal2268 💙

    • @peony_pink
      @peony_pink 2 роки тому +2

      I was wondering how she would be able to move it if it’s too wide, since mobility was important.

    • @MerwinARTist
      @MerwinARTist 2 роки тому +3

      @@peony_pink .. She could pay someone who has a year long permit .. like the people who move mobile homes .. or the people who build storage buildings .. many of which are 10 or 12 ft. wide. Or she could call the State DMV .. and pay a small fee .. $45(?) and move it. She would need a couple XtraWide signs (front and back) .. extended mirrors and a good signal system .. also brake controller in the truck. Can't drive at night .. but it's not a problem. I took one that was 10 ft. by 35 ft. from southwestern Arkansas to eastern Tennessee and back again .. using my 3/4 ton truck. You don't have to have an escort .. but anything extra is always a plus.

    • @pauledwards5607
      @pauledwards5607 Рік тому

      I'd go 12 feet wide. When you are that small, every foot helps, and the difference between 8 1/2 feet and 12 feet is monumental at that point. I'd rather be permanent anyway, so I would not build something movable, so actually 15 feet wide or so is ideal.

  • @mtwz71
    @mtwz71 2 роки тому +3

    You did a great job on this tiny house. lots of good ideas added into it.

  • @nowanobady
    @nowanobady 2 роки тому +11

    Nice minimalist Scandinavian design. Well thought floor plan, space saving furniture. I like it. I'll save this for inspiration 😉

  • @esra2146
    @esra2146 2 роки тому +2

    With its simple furniture,the bathroom and the kitchen being back to back and those eye-level windows..soo adorable!

  • @albertine2169
    @albertine2169 2 роки тому +3

    Beautiful tiny house, i love the layout and the downstairs bedroom. Perfect❤

  • @rondar.8746
    @rondar.8746 2 роки тому +1

    I'm so inspired even more now to build my own small home. Awesome!!

  • @edsonherald3720
    @edsonherald3720 2 роки тому +2

    ! ! ! A W E S O M E ! ! !
    ! ! ! NICELY DONE ! ! !

  • @zoewilliams7851
    @zoewilliams7851 2 роки тому +7

    Love that this doesn’t have a loft bedroom, what puts me off tiny houses the most is having to climb and stoop around

    • @latonyalee7821
      @latonyalee7821 2 роки тому

      Agreed! I find it funny when people say they're building the tiny house to age in place or have a forever home and it has a loft bedroom (NOT)! This house is perfect!

  • @lizparsons7301
    @lizparsons7301 2 роки тому +11

    I love this!!! I want to build a small cabin but also a unit like this for my daughter. I hope she wears gloves if she is a floral designer....pesticides!
    I love these self reliant people🍂🧡🍁💛🍃🏠

  • @Je-Lia
    @Je-Lia Рік тому

    First off, I love that you built it yourself (even with help/guidance) but I also love that it's not "fancy"... So many of the tiny house videos showcase such luxury features like the slow-closing doors/drawers, etc. I don't need such things, Cut-outs of thin plywood for cabinet doors is 100% doable and can be made quite pretty and useful/functional.

  • @karenstanislaw8912
    @karenstanislaw8912 2 роки тому +3

    Admire. Beautiful "wabi-sabi," yielding, proportionate living space. Love a dimensional and intelligent spirit like this. Continued expression and vitality to her. Much thanks for the visit.

  • @earthrider700
    @earthrider700 2 роки тому +5

    Good job chica!
    I love it allot!
    Clean and simple, perfect!

  • @latonyalee7821
    @latonyalee7821 2 роки тому +1

    This is by far one of the best layouts I've seen and I've seen a lot. Since my Tiny House will be on a foundation, I'll be able to widen it just a little for more kitchen space since I love to cook, but everything else is PERFECT!

  • @jennifersutton3115
    @jennifersutton3115 Рік тому

    I love tiny spaces. I watched several of these videos. Everyone effort is impressive ‼️ Thanks for sharing 😊

  • @annesmith5192
    @annesmith5192 2 роки тому +6

    Beautiful home. I love the minimalist design. I'm pretty tired of shiplap. So this house is very refreshing. For the problem she has with moisture, she should get a dehumidifier. I saw another video about a tiny house couple and they said their dehumidifier sucked up a gallon and a half of moisture a day.

    • @lyreparadox
      @lyreparadox 2 роки тому +1

      From what I saw through her windows, it looks like she might live in a pretty humid area too. Something to consider when finding a place to live in a tiny house.

  • @debbiekelly6835
    @debbiekelly6835 2 роки тому +2

    Love this sooo much!!

  • @sashastarshanti3599
    @sashastarshanti3599 2 роки тому +11

    This may be my favorite tiny home build yet. I love Scandi style and she's done a beautiful job of it in her very first build. I wonder, does having the home 2' wider than what is allowed to be on road mean that this home isn't moveable on the road?

    • @lauriemcnaughton5916
      @lauriemcnaughton5916 2 роки тому +6

      Maybe it needs special permits to move it on the road?

    • @sashastarshanti3599
      @sashastarshanti3599 2 роки тому +1

      @@lauriemcnaughton5916 Yeah, that could be so.

    • @louwhetman1542
      @louwhetman1542 2 роки тому +1

      I wondered this too. From what I can tell from googling, it would be considered a wide load vehicle. Depending on what states it was being transported in, it would require permits and could also require an escort vehicle.

    • @simonem.3092
      @simonem.3092 2 роки тому +4

      Yep. Wide load permit.

  • @SkySpiral8
    @SkySpiral8 2 роки тому +3

    Changing the title would allow the self-reliance to speak for itself and then people will focus on other things besides picking this poor person apart with tweezers. Nice job on the house🔥 I think that sliding door would look really nice with a full length mirror.

  • @naturalebeing
    @naturalebeing 2 роки тому +20

    I was gonna say - the title has to be clickbait - of course, her dad is a carpenter and she had help along the way… that’s not to minimize what she’s done, this is awesome, but it would be near impossible to build a tiny house with no experience. I’m in carpentry school right now and there’s so much to learn starting from square one.
    I can’t wait to have all the skills and money to start building for myself, though, it’s certainly going to take a lot of trial and error, blood sweat & tears!

    • @thesuperjohn57
      @thesuperjohn57 2 роки тому +1

      yeah the clickbait frustrates me, having been a framer for a few years, and now doing audio visual work. there is so much to learn to do things correct and safely to code. Like is all she did the trim? some painting? tables and chairs? countertops?
      so not the framing, the plumbing, the electrical the roofing.
      It really feels like this was dad's build, with the daughter doing helping out as an assistant. kudos for atleast participating in the build, but it aint her build.

    • @dirtbagminimal2268
      @dirtbagminimal2268 2 роки тому +11

      I actually did do this with no experience. I asked along the way and watched youtube. When my dad helped me, he followed my direction on many things, since it was my build. It is quite possible to learn everything through watching and asking.

    • @dirtbagminimal2268
      @dirtbagminimal2268 2 роки тому +9

      @@thesuperjohn57 I did practically everything myself. I had help when I needed actual physical help of more than one person to lift things into place. Designed and executed all framing, window, flooring, ceiling, wall panels, etc. I paid for help on electrical and plumbing. I watched and watched and watched youtube and read and read and read, that is how i learn.

  • @theylied1776
    @theylied1776 2 роки тому +5

    I have always loved that type of shower door.

  • @williesmart3726
    @williesmart3726 2 роки тому +2

    Nice job! re moisture & airing get a lunos should be easy to retro fit

  • @mikeb3603
    @mikeb3603 2 роки тому +4

    Great build. The young lady knows what she likes. The toilet has got to be a giant pain but otherwise it's a nicely designed/built house! Great job young lady!

  • @kellybryson7754
    @kellybryson7754 2 роки тому +2

    I really like the galley kitchen backed up to the bathroom with the bedroom behind.

  • @candymcclure2476
    @candymcclure2476 2 роки тому +3

    You can be very proud of your home. It is sweet and cozy. Gramma Candy

  • @texxstalker
    @texxstalker 2 роки тому +3

    Nice build! Congratulation! 🙂☺😊

  • @ashokgarhwal4690
    @ashokgarhwal4690 2 роки тому +2

    Love it everything she did is perfect

  • @StephanieJoRountree
    @StephanieJoRountree 2 роки тому +6

    Awesome build! Kudos to you.

  • @marcmongango
    @marcmongango 2 роки тому +3

    Que bonita le quedó !! Disfrutela !!

  • @jakarta65
    @jakarta65 2 роки тому +3

    Another Tiny House builder recommended an air exchanger(?) as being a must for moisture issues.

  • @michelleoliveira2853
    @michelleoliveira2853 2 роки тому +3

    This is wonderful!!!! I would like to have a tiny house. I think they are pretty cool

  • @StirlingLighthouse
    @StirlingLighthouse 2 роки тому +3

    The wood stove isn’t a good choice for Canadian winters unless this house is in BC.
    You’d be up every 2 hours feeding it.
    I’ve recently spoken to a pellet stove company who was very interested in building the smallest stove possible. I told them that the tiny house movement would benefit greatly with a self feeding but small stove.
    Is this house in Quebec by chance?

  • @estellewedgwood7449
    @estellewedgwood7449 2 роки тому +3

    I really really love this design!!

  • @mayamyu
    @mayamyu 2 роки тому

    Oh, you finished it already. Congratulations. Beautiful and simple house 👏

  • @CoCo-we6tk
    @CoCo-we6tk 2 роки тому +1

    You did great. Very smart 🙂

  • @brianahawkins8124
    @brianahawkins8124 2 роки тому +4

    Great job!😊👍

  • @bosse641
    @bosse641 2 роки тому +2

    Lovely simple little home.

  • @Greg5D
    @Greg5D 2 роки тому +2

    Absolutely wonderful. Well done

  • @deborahwilliams5566
    @deborahwilliams5566 5 місяців тому

    Everyone has a beautiful home.I love watching.

  • @deniseredman4565
    @deniseredman4565 Місяць тому

    Just sitting here trying to imagine how spectacular it must feel to build your own home from scratch. Great job!

  • @OrendaDesignStudio
    @OrendaDesignStudio 2 роки тому +2

    Beautiful home 😍😍😍😍😍😍

  • @Randy8923
    @Randy8923 2 роки тому +3

    Very nice. Great job.

  • @treysgranty5643
    @treysgranty5643 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome job on your tiny house!

  • @simini1837
    @simini1837 2 роки тому +3

    Wonderful job she did 👍🏻

  • @gonnadanceagain
    @gonnadanceagain 2 роки тому +5

    L-O-V-E THIS❣️

  • @dajonbradford
    @dajonbradford Рік тому

    great to see a build that isn't perfect perfect, just perfect for the builder

  • @curious1366
    @curious1366 2 роки тому +1

    Color me Impressed! I love the downstairs bedroom and all the light!
    Also, I'm very short so I can see that your sofa and tables could be good for shorter people.
    I look forward to your future builds. I may look you up when I'm ready for my tiny home to be built. 😀

  • @rhondamastropoalo2237
    @rhondamastropoalo2237 2 роки тому +2

    Love this tiny house and it’s layout definitely subbing to her YT channel 🤙🏼✌️🫶

  • @ginnyberg9271
    @ginnyberg9271 2 роки тому

    I just bought my land in April and I agree this is the best thing I have done. Mines much small but I do have sewage. I like we can learn from each other

  • @AnneAndersonFoxiepaws
    @AnneAndersonFoxiepaws 2 роки тому +1

    Love it, its one of the best, airy spaces I have seen, the way you did it makes it seem way more spacious than it is. I am thinking that the bedroom is perfect there too as I don't think I could do the loft thing either! (Mind you I am ancient compared to you!). I already live in a small apartment in London but am going home to Scotland in the near future and will be tiny there too but off grid because we have a bit of land (my sister and I,) and I want everything off grid.

  • @kaymcm946
    @kaymcm946 2 роки тому +1

    I think your tiny house looks great i live my caravan which works in the same way but your house is more solid good luck

  • @sonorin3
    @sonorin3 2 роки тому +3

    Great job

  • @johnpartridge7623
    @johnpartridge7623 Рік тому +1

    You built your own Home & there aren't many People that can say that. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @theerarestjewel
    @theerarestjewel 2 роки тому +1

    Love love love this

  • @thinker1056
    @thinker1056 2 роки тому +3

    Very impressive

  • @suzanneblaylock9598
    @suzanneblaylock9598 2 роки тому +5

    Most importantly, WHERE are you putting it ? Do you pay a monthly ? Some places are charging 400-600 per month, making it another large bill for the 'tenant'. That is my issue.

  • @LaLadybug2011
    @LaLadybug2011 2 роки тому +3

    Research Lunos-air exchange systems. You can install it yourself if you built this house. It brings in fresh air into your home and pushes out the inside air. (I've explained this terribly-just look it up for Tiny Houses) I think it will come on automatically when the moisture (humidity) level gets too high in your house. I've been watching Tiny House videos for over 10 years so, sorry I can't think of a channel name for you to go watch.

  • @claudiabottom4086
    @claudiabottom4086 2 роки тому +3

    Beautiful house

  • @eleanorbertuch135
    @eleanorbertuch135 2 роки тому +2

    Interesting and inspirational

  • @adviceguru4u
    @adviceguru4u 2 роки тому +2

    I love her tiny home - it’s beautiful. However, let’s keep it real. She did not built it by herself. She had LOTS OF HELP.

  • @daniil6089
    @daniil6089 2 роки тому +1

    Quite a unique layout!

  • @nickywilks7928
    @nickywilks7928 2 роки тому +1

    This is amazing!

  • @adbc8737
    @adbc8737 2 роки тому +1

    Nice build! 🌀💚🌀

  • @29lookingood
    @29lookingood 2 роки тому +3

    You can see how proud she is, of what she's accomplished. It's a beautiful home 💪🏾👍🏾💙

  • @franklinechanique7047
    @franklinechanique7047 2 роки тому +2

    You are the Best...

  • @angeladawn805
    @angeladawn805 2 роки тому +2

    Congratulations of such a great build :)

  • @JH-no8sy
    @JH-no8sy 2 роки тому

    This house is so cute!!!

  • @eduardoteixeira3293
    @eduardoteixeira3293 2 роки тому +1

    Lindezas! A casa e a dona da casa

  • @devonnabrown1234
    @devonnabrown1234 2 роки тому

    Great job hands down. 1 concern mentioned in another comment section was needing to properly vent gas fumes. What's your take on that? My husband and I have been downsizing after our kids became adults from 2800sq ft to now less than 1200sq ft(no basement) on 9ac. 36+ yrs of accumulation is mind boggling. We are refurbishing a 100 yr old home. We love it!

  • @dabneegxavtxawj1957
    @dabneegxavtxawj1957 2 роки тому +2

    Good. Job

  • @sriparnabhattacharya1703
    @sriparnabhattacharya1703 2 роки тому +1

    Simple and beautiful ❤

  • @laurenmallon4963
    @laurenmallon4963 Рік тому

    not a fan of composting toilets but respect that you built this yourself ! Thats awesome ! Like the lay out , too spacious....

  • @RRetreat
    @RRetreat 2 роки тому +2

    Can you help me build mine??? Love your home, awesome job you've done ✔️ 👏

  • @kimberlie369
    @kimberlie369 Рік тому

    Lovely home. What I want to know is where do you source the trailer base please 🙏🏼