Teen tiny house builder Austin Hay finishes dorm on wheels
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- We first visited Austin Hay after he had just finished his sophomore year of and had built just the shell of his tiny home on wheels (based on plans donated by Jay Shafer, now of Four Lights Tiny House Company). Now, Austin is in his senior year of high school and he has finally completed his home, including a full kitchen, DIY sofa-bed, nearly full-sized shower and composting toilet (doorknobs and solar to come).
We stopped in at his open house where his house was packed with a dozen friends (at any one time). His mother weighs in on the future of tiny houses (his high school and other local schools have asked for Austin's guidance in building their own versions), his girlfriend answered our questions about living in something tiny one day and his grandfather playing Santa Claus to help Austin finish his tiny dorm on wheels.
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* Austin's open house was filmed by Johnny Sanphillippo (from our video "Mortgage-free tiny home on a housekeeper's salary") and John and Emily Dirksen (my parents who happen to live nearby).
I don't know why so many people are on here talking shit - I hope I can be like this kid when I grow up, and I'm 30 fucking years old...
Well, buddy step number one would be to shave that bush off your face
RUDE BABY and let me just be honest with you, youre a bitch!
^^ Well her name is RUDE BABY! Duh.
Shaun's a motorbiker, he needs a nice beard :)
Be nice to Shaun, he's a great guy
Shaun Turner Duuuude, I hear ya man. Im looking for a 6 drawer dresser, but after hearing this story. Damn, Im thinking of just building it myself.
He built a whole house and I can't even clean my room
+Celeste Rose For some reason, I have the same problem. Lol
Nope
samr
same*
I cant clean my room because i'm six months out of a wheelchair..... fell down taking the garbage out today leg gave out again takes ten minutes to gather the trash and take it out and I can barely do that anymore havent checked the mail in 2 weeks.... sigh.... I could never build one of these I had this idea back in high school but Ive always had weak legs due to birth defect sooo yeah living at my moms im 34 now and ill live with her till she dies then my sister till i die.....
3:52 "I'm only gonna be sleeping up here. There's not much more imma be doing up here". Austin Hay, 17 years old.
+Kevin Huynh LOL I was thinkng the same damn thing.
lmao I'm dyyingggg
+Kevin Huynh lol, beat quote of the whole video.
+Kevin Huynh Was about to put the same thing lmao The dude already knows what's about to go down haha
not funny at all ! some folks have their priorities in order and sex is not even close to the immediate top of the list! some folks don't feel the need to have sex with complete strangers but to share something this important with someone who's important to them! there are some who don't buy into the crap that's stuffed down their consciousness on a daily basis in everything around them...including other Opinions of what's none of our business ✌
My apologies to Austin for all the comments below that are rude, immature and critical. That is very typical of those who sit and do nothing. Armchair critics are a dime a dozen. You, Austin, are what the real America is made of. Well done and God bless you and your family.
My sentiments totally - I think you speak for many posters here Deb.
Deb Fryer and sojourner...agreed!!! Although the negative comments are unneccessary, mean-spirited and hateful, they do define who YOU are...or really rather who you AREN'T!
Austin Hay doesn't need your endorsement or approval. He's already won by not saying a word.
~ ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS!!! ~ Where's your video? Where's your Tiny House? It'd only be fair if we all had the opportunity to critisize and critique yours. Oh wait...
AUSTIN, YOU ROCK DUDE! Keep on keeping on...the world is a better place having you in it. I, along with I'm sure countless others, would be proud to have a son that is as focused and as driven as you are! Huge props to your loving family (and Santa) who gave in numerous different ways to support and help you to become the fine young man that you are!
Your Tiny House is a HUGE accomplishment and we thank you for sharing your journey!
I got here from a smack cam video compilation! nice tiny house though... I want to build a 3 storey tiny house w/ 5 bedrooms a theater room, an indoor pool, sauna, a gym, a cellar w/ smithing station.... oh! and a greenhouse, armory, library, trophy room, storage room, alchemy laboratory, enchanter's tower! best tiny house forever and ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My life is brilliant. . .
I think she's his mom.......
3:48 "Enough headroom for me, I'm not going to be doing much up here" till you hit college and want a lady friend
She will have something to do the business
Lady friend won't mind as soon as she experiences the glory of shitting in a bucket.
Until she divorces you and takes it away in the settlement.
That's what the ground level bed is for, you banana.
Austin is so far ahead in the game of "Life." He knows how to evaluate possessions and decide what he needs versus accumulating piles of crap. He has planned, engineered, built, and all those are confidence builders.
I really like his grandfather: I would be incredibly proud, too. He's a solid young man and I hope he feels really accomplished.
Just Beautiful. This young man has strong values and morals. The sad part is that I know people who are in their 50's and 60's who have no place to sleep or eat, because they are too lazy to do anything! This young man had the dream to put it all together, so he would not only have his own privacy, but enabled himself a safe place to be as well, and not be a burden in the lives of others. I'm glad he will be on the speaking circuit to share with others how they too can achieve such a inspirational goal. Amazing young man.
Support your kid's dreams before they look in other places.
+C.W P What other places? Do you mean like doing drugs etc?
+C.W P All dreams ain't worthy of support. This one was.
for that i wont nuke you well done great work
No problem
+Kim Jong Un You couldn't even if you wanted to, you don't even have enough fuel to get a jet in the air for 10 seconds yet alone send a nuclear warhead over the pacific ocean.
Kim Jong Un Use your 10 minutes wisely, your internet limit for the day is running out rapidly!
+Kim Jong Un Ahh good old Kim Jong Un. Cheeky fella ;-)
+Kim Jong Un Ahh good old Kim Jong Un. Cheeky fella ;-)
holy shit she be thinking about kids
It was so cringy to listen to her talking about kids n house n shit at age 20 xD Like holy shit, breh im 20 next year and there's no way i'll settle down for another handfull of years
She said it's ok for when you are in your 20's but after that is when you start thinking about kids and stuff. Which means 30's....
But what graphics card does it have?
Bamistro but can it run crysis?
I heard it cant run minesweeper, But even a GTX 1080 cant run that so I wonder how Crysis does on it.
BX Gaming I could barely open calculator, was getting maybe 11 frames.
Bamistro Really? I had only around 4. Is your OC or something?
BX Gaming well I have the Home realtor edition, it functions on a fullsized house chipset.
3:49 "only sleeping up here..." mhmmmm
Alex Pollack That made me laugh.......17 and ONLY sleeping? I'm surprised he said it with a straight face.
I think this would be a perfect set up for a kid his age. Gets him into construction early so that he knows how to build and maintain a house, gets him somewhere to live for college and maybe a bit beyond for cheap compared to renting during that time, and he's mobile to find a school/job that he wants to be at. Once he's set up roots and is ready to settle, he can buy a full size house and still have this as a guest space or as something to pass on to his kids in the future.
Urahara1001 I like that. very true and well spoken vs all the other retards who just want to bash and nay say
Urahara1001 The thing is where will he park this 'house' at and did people suddenly forget about safety?
MaxiiBoii23 like they said in the video most colleges have rv parking with power. or he could pay some one 100 to 200 hundred a month to park and use their electricity.
+Sammy 1 thumb , Ikr... I smell jelousy all over the comment section. Truth is ppl are afraid of anyone who is inteligent and hard working.
I wanna live like that full-time, off the grid, hermit style.
screw college, kid. Just build these freaking houses as your own business. 80% of college grads go into business anyway...
+Keith Gee what do you mean go into business?
If you are inferring that 80% of college grads start their own business I would love to see the source.
+vlKenzo idiot
EatSleepFootball Either way he is wrong
+vlKenzo going into business means being a business major at college.
+vlKenzo yeh I would also!
You're quite an inspiration, Austin. Kudos. The Grandpa was SO proud, as he had every right to be.
I am a 14 year old female ,and I am leaning as much as I can, so I can bild my own tiny home on weals . this video was a vary inspiring experience!
You should probably learn how to spell first
Iman Shumpert
Maybe she is not English?
thisACOUNTisNEVRused
Or another language, I am Belgian and I speak French at home (I terribly suck at French) and Dutch at school. I learned English through Games. Kirby Back at 'Ya helped my English, but the best help of English I had was Vizzed.com. I learned English with these 3 things. :P
thisACOUNTisNEVRused
Muh, everyone makes mistakes :P
If you are 14 and interested and are learning now about building a home. You are going to do a great job when you finally decide to get started on your project. Good for you!! You can do it!!! The thing I liked about this video is this young man had a idea and did it. He did not let anything or anyone stop him. He found a way to do it with a little help, little by little. You can do the same!!! Thanks for sharing your dream/goal.
I don't have a lot of parties in here because it's very small - Austin Hay.
Oh man! The grandfather got me a little teary-eyed... wooooo, (clears throat) I'm good now lol. I'm happy for the young man. Good job, very inspirational.
I wonder if this young man knows the potential he has. He could go far in the sustainable movement. Hopefully he's a business/engineering major. Good luck to him. I hope he embraces his gift and goes far in life.
nah he failed the SAT's
gyfhhrrfbhkooploll
+Fernando Aguilar Another reason it's important to remember that not everyone needs to go to college. Academia measures and cultivates a specific kind of intelligence, not all intelligence. This kid may not be college smart but accomplishing this feat at 17... He's definitely got a bright future ahead of him. :)
I choked up a bit when I watched the interview with his Grandfather, What an awesome kid
wow way to go UA-cam. ... more interesting shut from 5 years ago
Oh youre watching this in 2017?
Villee.. 4 years what ever man... UA-cams logarithm is messed up now... I thought this was a current video.
Mr Kenn Ah, logarithms!
13:30 she already talkin about kids! she ain't a keeper!
+Captain Africa she said the like word too many times i wanted to shoot myself lol...
+Captain Africa Well, what good is a relationship if you don't plan on staying long?
+Cameron Hufault This Kid Is a Legend lol
They broke up. She dead to him
No need for too many clothes, but can't live without 12 hats....
This got to be the coolest teenager from all the Universe. Pretty awesome tiny house!
Congratulations for this guy! Instead expending money on video games and other stuff, he decided to go for building his own house!
This is not a chick magnet. It's a chick BLACK HOLE!
YES...!!
I disagree, I'm 19 and I'm pretty impressed! I would Love a tiny house, and someone who wants to live mortgage-free with me haha.
Eva Carrillo A black hole sucks everything in, a magnet just draws thing closer.
Adam Mannelin
Touché Sir.You make a great point.
A11ex jealous much !?!?!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
This kid has a bright future, whatever he decides to do. Grandpa is right to be proud. Most people this age are trying to decide what their 1st achievement in life will be & he's successfully completed a major project. Humble too
Hey man, I'm 33 years old and have been a carpenter for the better half of 15 years. It all started with woodshop in high school as well, I just got to tell you great job on that. everything is super clean and well done! Congratulations on following through with such a great idea to save you money through college and beyond! Well done man!!
He builds a legit house and I can't even make a Popsicle stick birdhouse.
We gonna see pieces of it on the highway. Hopefully the shit bucket isn't full.
I hope he got rid of that girlfriend. I didn't know you could pack the word "like" that many times into one sentence.
I counted 7 lol
Yikes. Cute, but annoying.
7 times
so like she got like 8 likes in 18 seconds like
they like 17 and his girl talking about "having kids" holy sheeet
Luke Mortagal lmao I was thinking the same thing
They broke up btw. Long time ago
If I was your father I would be very proud of ya, it's a shame that all 16 year olds don't have the same outlook on life, hats off to ya young man, good luck at college 👍
I Wished I Was Like This Him And Build a Small House , Oh Well Im 25 Know I Brought My own House Hahah
The name, the spelling c'mon kid no point of lying about your age
what a great job and a great kid.Most kids today want everything handed to them.
It is a mobile man cave,I drink beer and play computer games naked all day on wheeeels!
stabilisedchaos 10/10 would do it again
Wow , this is incredible , if he keeps going , this would actually be a good business for him , just imagine building thoughts in 3rd world countries with solar power and everything , it would be really awesome
I Really Want to Know How All His Little Knick Knacks Are Going To Not Fall Of The Shelves And What Not?
Dirt Bike Rider it's not meant for driving around really so he will probably pack them up when he moves the house.
Dirt Bike Rider why did you capitalize like every word in that sentence
What part of it was a question too?
What a smart man. I wonder if there was an update once he went to college...
he never did
Marsha Q he died
he broke
What
Marsha Q probably got hit with the harsh reality that it wasn't allowed to be in the city
Meanwhile it takes me half an hour to build a 1x1x2 first night dirt house in minecraft
Smart kid. I know it's such a tough learning curve to study by yourself how to build, but it is fun as hell. I've been doing lots of things around my house, made tons of mistakes and had to start over from scratch. But to make your own house that's a pretty hefty achievement there.
I wonder how he's doing finding a spot at school??? It's 2014,
can we get an update? Parents' yard is great, but finding a place near university campus? Any advice?
Austin, if you read these comments, just ignore the haters. The internet is full of ignorant, hateful people who have nothing better to do than spew crap upon others. You did a great job, and thinking "outside the box" and doing things different just makes people jealous. You used resources, donations and family's help and you used them well. You are an inspiration and a role model for other teenagers. Keep up the good work.
He seems like a really good kid, i hope he succeeds in whatever he wants to do in life. Good luck Austin :)
that dude could have some wicked seshes in that house
THE_MIGHTY_CHEECH straight up Gee bongs on and a cuply beers wont hurt
College is supposed to educate you in a field where you can prosper/make money. I'd say he's self-taught himself enough in building tiny houses to the point he could make a job of it. Understanding the layouts and workings is enough alone I'd assume.
Wow, 16 year old him had the foresight to think about not having to pay rent or worrying about a mortgage! Absolutely commendable!
He may be even more mature than some adults I've met. Great job thinking ahead.
Pardon me for saying so and you guys can trash me all you want but this kid did this in 2 years with the family's leftover materials, Dad's construction/foreman supervision and Grandpa's money...very focused, but unimpressive nonetheless...I've seen people his age do more with less and without the luxury of, what looks to be, a huge support system around him....
Because everyone's family is the same right?
I've had and used the opportunity to work full-time during the summer at $13 an hour while taking 4 courses in college (community college). But still, my family does not want me to work part-time during the school year because they want me to focus on my studies and that they will pay for my college expenses( I find it ludicrous). Not everyone has the luxury of the support of their family for everything they do, but in the end , they all achieve(or don't) their goal with or without help. And unless you plan to belittle every achievement with "Someone out there has done it better while being worse off.", then you must be telling me that just because your you're a quadriplegic, you cannot complain/be happy (you're alive)because someone out there is a quadriplegic with autism and no family and he/she has it worse off than you.
CowsGoM3ow First of all let me just say you're incessant rambling is somewhat confusing...a little tough to decipher but I think I get the gist of your comment...unfortunately, you don't get the gist of my comment but please, let me explain a little more clearly.
...Your whole "they all achieve their goal" argument is from a fairy-tale world that you obviously still live in....contrary to popular belief, ALL do not achieve their goals. ALL have dreams but ALL don't reach them because they lack a support system. Yes SOME achieve goals on their own without a support system and my immense respect goes out to them...but there is a LARGE portion of Americans who were not able to do so and still work today as adults trying to raise a family on what you made in your summer job. Good for you and good for your parents who are helping you...I'm glad you have that support system...you are truly blessed. I was not trash talking his achievements as much as his means of achieving them....I said I'm not impressed....and I'm still not.
Listen...I'm not impressed because ANYBODY could've done this with the huge support system this kid had (2 years to do it, the land to do it on, all the tools at his fingertips, Daddy's construction/foreman supervision, Mommy's encouragement and Grandpa's money)...are you kidding me???....give any goal-oriented, able-bodied person that kind of support system and they could build a billion dollar corporation... that, my friend, is why I'm not impressed.
*****
"they all achieve(or don't) their goal with or without help."
*****
How can it cause diseases if it is not being consumed or being absorbed? You don't magically get sick. Nonetheless, the cost of a "tiny home" is at least 1/4 the rent of an apartment. IT is also mobile and more environmentally friendly(IF you care about that) and it utilizes space more efficiently than family sized homes.
*****
The fact that he was only *sixteen* when he started seems to have escaped your cynical scrutiny!
Give yourself a big pat on the back ! You did an amazing job on your little home. You should be really proud of yourself. I would live in it too. Perfect for one person or maybe a cozy twosome ! lol , All the best to you in your future , I'm sure it will be bright and promising ! I wish there were more kids like you in the world !
13:40 that girl says "like" constantly I wasn't even paying attention to what she was saying xD
I think it's fascinating to see how much effort was put into that house and I wish him all the best in the future
14:07 This is a big problem for me. He took the SATs, then they lower the audio so you can't really hear, but he didn't do so well... so he has to retake them. The initiative and drive to plan and actually build a house is more than most people, myself included, will ever accomplish, for him or herself (as opposed to doing something for someone who pays you). SATs be damned, this kid should be allowed to go to any college he wants.
Very meticulous of you.
Stick that on a resume. Get a job on any construction site.
How funny when he's describing his bed Saying that he won't be doing much up there # awkward lol
Lewis Cannon What.. That was the cringiest comment I've seen all day
Reading my comment back it does sounds abit wired agreed lol I jus thought it was funny that he went to the trouble of explaining to the lady it doesn't matter about lack of room on he's bunk bed coz
There b nothing happening up there & he would have been better off saying nothing
About it .
Lewis Cannon Lmao
Friend, may many, many women see the benefits of your vaulted ceilings.
Why are people taking this so seriously. If the way he built his house offends you stop watching.
Austin, dude... you are one terrific young man!!!
eating, sleeping and doing some RESEARCH. *lol*
kiely 456 but how the fuck is he going to do that.. like look at the size of the loft...
love will find a way my friend lol
kiely 456 love always finds a way...
fuuuuuck this, I'm happy for this guy but I'd rather have a huge home
Re sell that thing for 25k and make a new one
Paok Games
Who want to buy this thing for 25 k,you can buy a nice camper with all the luxury for 25 k,then you not need to shit in a bucket.Better he stay by his parents and save money so when he is 30 years old then buy a house and the mortgage minus the money on his savingsaccount.
more like 38000$
He added septic and sold it for 20,000 at a profit
Everything is amazing, except for the toilet. :P
Was thinking the same thing. Awfully primitive considering all the other "comforts" this home has. I wonder if it was an afterthought.
Paul Drake What would you prefer?
Well, he probably doesn't want to deal with the septic system till he really needs to. This can always be upgraded and refined
***** I think I would go for an out door out house.
locant23 In a house designed to be transported? Are you trying to be dense?
Awesome Job young man! Keep up d GOOD work! 😃 Maybe u can start ur own business building tiny houses! Ur grandpa is Awesome! 😃
I love your desk area with the surrounding windows. I dream of a desk area like that!
Everyone tweet this to McJuggernuggets.
***** ik but people should show this to him.
good job man, i was the the same age and at the time, you were building the house on wheels and at the time i was fully renovating a 1984 caravan. the sense of achievement was good after wards and the fact that you find your self doing things people say you couldn't do in the first place was great. because theirs all-ways nothing better than someone shooting down your ideas :)
This young man is so far ahead of his peers, who are talking about "parties".
Yay for the teen builder! Seeing the stages of development was fun. Thank you.
God bless you!!! You are quite an inspiration for today's youth. Good luck in your future.
No matter how rich and famous I become, I want one of these. Not as a primary home, but definitely a place where I can go to, to get away from everyone else. I'd build it out near an outdoor oasis with an abundance of scenery and large intriguing canopies and rock faces.
Congrats on the mini home. Looks beautiful.
Minecraft was probably his inspiration haha.
He probably hasn't had much time for minecraft...
he's far too cool for that
Bat K Your right, he was into Bob The Builder :D
and lego
He stated it was actually Terraria you uncultured he pig
He is so talented for his age. For some of those people questioning everything, they come off as negative and jealous. So what if it never gets on the road, it's awesome enough in the backyard.
I have yet to be able to wrap my head around how vicious UA-cam comments can be. I find them mainly to be from those without videos themselves, nor anything on their profiles. Anonymity causes people to be quite hateful. :)
His grandfather is the happiest man right now. Seeing a kid of today work and carry himself as if he was from past generations must make him enthralled.
Of course he's a wrestler. No other sports make people this determined haha. The bathroom is the only tough part haha
Good job, Austin...!! (Love your grandpa..!)
Those parents....OMG..they should be SOO proud of their son! I am impressed beyond words! A family, a grandfather, and community...all working to help a young man become a MAN, and define his future in a unique way!
Become a man? He's already a man. Very mature.
I know this is old... But he has some serious potential. Hope he still has it...
I was thinking, damn he can have any chick over whenever he wants, and then I saw his bed space... poor move buddy, shouldve made your bedspace bigger
Valuable skills for a young man.
I really liked to see the Grandfather emotional with pride.
Good stuff.
Don't you want to be like most Americans,up to your eyeballs in debt in an energy sucking mega high taxed castle afraid of losing your job??You're a smart young man!
Wish I had the presence of mind when I was his age
Could you put a wifi router in there?
Ripped Biscuit I couldn't do this there's no way there's wifi
Yeah you could all you have to do is get a wireless wifi router , don't know what this dudes talking about ^
Nate Diaz yea that's what I was thinking
This young man has great motivation! Austin, I wish you all the best. I'm a father of 3 and if there is one piece of advice I can give you (unsolicited, of course) it would be this-- helping others is great and a very worthy cause, but be wary of those who want a piece of what you have for the wrong reasons. This kind of thing attracts people of all sorts, not all of them are good.
Once Again Austin Very Cool..
straight up freakin awesome brilliant a** super human boy right here! I know that is one proud mama!!
Austin, you are a brilliant young man! It is disturbing hearing all the opinionated comments by people during the open house section, but you handle yourself so well. Your grampa summed up the kind of feelings everyone around you should feel regarding this feat. Way to go!!!
I've been on a micro home/apartment video binge and i've noticed two common themes amongst the owners. They are extremely intelligent and extraordinary efficient. I grew up during the MTV cribs era or bigger is better and I never connected with that. These videos are very inspirational. :)
I like no one mentions that free mortgage is that the parents are paying for all the utilities in that house and the free backyard space. Expensive hobby lol
hey and later for extra money in college he could second this as a mobile snow cone stand. not joking he could to make a little extra money or even a lot extra. the stuff is cheap for the most part. he has the house for it and to live there would be perfect you know. working out of his house with really no bills that's just an awesome idea for this.
8:35 the girl is already thinking about partying!! lol.. jeesh. I'm glad he set her straight though. this guy is an inspiration for us all who desire to have a life of quality than a life of quantity and i think everyone can learn from him. awesome work!
Dude, this so cool!! Way to go!
The girlfriend cracks me up
This is friggin cool. nice work. practical or not this deserves a thumbs up.
the kid just punch me in te gut with that build
lmao i built a shed on the beach in one day with leaves and stuff but now seeing this my head is full of ideas im still in my teenager so i rly wanna do this :P
Very nice, I think you did a great job! i am sure you will have this house for a while.
compost dont smell with your business in it. is a great idea this kid austin has made. great for college kids and he should make it a business to help other college kids and or families.
City could use is example and build house like this for homeless,,,,
"There's not much else I'll be doing up here"
Riiiiiiight...
Im glad there are young people like this doing something positive for themselves.
I'm 30 years old and absolutely not ashamed to say that this "kid" is a massive inspiration to me.