Reclaiming Home: An Off-Grid Tiny House Wonder In Wales 🏴
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- Опубліковано 19 жов 2023
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In this weeks episode we visit an incredible DIY-built, off-grid tiny home in Wales which has almost entirely been constructed using reclaimed materials. From windows rescued from a skip to beautiful fallen timber found on country walks, each and every item in this incredible tiny home has a story to tell.
Amie and Tom made the decision to build a tiny house, craving a simpler life with a lower impact on the earth. Their off-the-grid home is designed to be light on the land, where they also grow much of their own food.
Completely off the grid, this home generates it’s own solar power, is connected to bore water and has an especially clever grey-water system, inspired by one of our previous videos which can be viewed here: • Simple Permaculture-Ba...
This beautifully built tiny house stands as a strong testament to what amazing things can be constructed using things that other people consider to be waste.
We hope you enjoy the full tour of this amazing tiny house!
To follow Amie and Tom’s tiny house adventures you can find them on Instagram: @a_tiny_space_odyssey and their forest school: @wild_blossom_forestschool
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Presented and Produced by: Bryce Langston
Camera: Rasa Pescud & Bryce Langston
Editing: Sarah Binder & Rasa Pescud
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We hope you enjoy this weeks episode! This is such a beautiful home and it really goes to show what can be accomplished with reclaimed materials, giving new life to something which would otherwise just be discarded!
Such a great build and Aime and Tom should be very proud of what they have accomplished here. How cool is their forest school too?! If only that was around when I was a kid!
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Bryce & Rasa
I'm really enjoying your series on this part of the ocean. I leave in Europe and I'm glad to see projects from this region. I'm building my own tiny house and I so relate with "you have to figure out this on your own", but it's so worth it. All the best to both of you.
Thank you Bryce & Rasa. I have enjoyed your videos for two + years 💜🩵
Thank you for going to the UK.
Cheerio Bryce & Rasa
No matter what part of the world you're in, you always bring the most cool builds from that region. This is no exception. I adore what Aime & Tom did with their budget by using reclaimed & free materials. They proved once again, that with creativity, patience, and perseverance, you can build a home that looks exquisite. No one would ever guess how inexpensive it actually was.
That tiny little farmhouse sink in the bath is so adorable while still being so functional. I could see that being the perfect size for a baby bath 🛀. And speaking of bath tub, can we talk about how stinkin' cute the bath is for Aime?
I was also smitten by the lovely colors they used for everything. How cool was it that there were enough reclaimed tiles to do the projects they needed it for. Looks like the universe 🌌 did a great deal of conspiring to get them in the right place at the right time for each component needed to make their home BE a home, with a unique character and charm, that is equal to theair own uniqueness and charm. Bravo, and wishing all of you the best. Namaste ❤❤🙏
My son is one of the lucky children who attend Amie and Tom's forest school. They have created such an encouraging and positive space for the children. Loved seeing their tiny house.
In some episodes the tiny house looks squeaky clean and sort of lifeless, cold, straight line perfection. This one does look like a home (and a cosy one too). The DIY/reclaimed materials projects have something extra, they look, and I guess feel, lived in from the get go. One of the most charming ones I've seen anywhere, good job!
I agree…it just sort of draws you in with all the coziness..perfectly embodies the word “home”
straight lines and squeaky clean homes are great and beautiful as well. Different strokes for different folks.
Matt, your comment expressed my thoughts perfectly, thank you.
I think that's true of all the UK tiny homes. They all have a level of charm and creativity that you don't find in all the box builds. Also, so many quirky windows and shapes! The round grain silo home, the 21 year old's tiny trailer home with the DIY round window, and this home with a round window too - reminds me of my parents' UK home with a round window
It is an intelligent space and feels real. Not staged. No designer pushing a trend. This house will age well.
Good for them, they went for it and achieved an incredible result. It sounds like they have a lot of wisdom to share from their journey.
I'm UK based. Absolutely.... and I mean absolutely, love this tiny. It's chock full of character & homeliness; such a personal space. You must be so proud of your achievement and deservedly so. The Forest School you've set up sounds awesome too. Glad that Bryce & Rasa can travel half way round the world to see it.
Love to see you in our UK!! I wish the tiny community in this country will get stronger so to make the laws possible for more of of us move to this life style too, thanks for coming over !
Wonderful tiny haus thank you
I agree I live in the UK and unless you have a mobile home then it’s a struggle, I would love to have a piece of land and a tiny home on it that’s my dream and I am in my 50s but watching these videos makes me realise your not too old to do this. We stayed in an annex on a piece of land surrounded by countryside in Norfolk this year and it was bliss, to wake up to the sounds of nature and no light pollution or boxed in by other houses is def my dream. Hopefully one day
@@SuperRonnie1970 I'm with you! I'm 'a few' years older than you and have been desiring the same! So good to see larger tiny homes in the UK, too, than the regs allow. So many thanks to pioneers like Tom and Aime!!!
I cannot agree more, I am 51 and this gives me so much hope that it is still possible for my family and me too achieve. For us it is mostly the question where to put the house and find an affordable place.@@SuperRonnie1970
I love this episode because the couple is very upfront and realistic, they rent the land (compared to others who use their family’s land).
I really love how they did so much with recycled items. It's quite inspiring.
Nice to see you over in the UK again, Bryce! Havent been feeling too "present" recently, but having a video showing that a life like this is possible in Britain has really cheered me up! Thanks for your channel and keep up the great work!
Hope ure good now🙏
Bryce, bring more videos of independent living.... this is the future on earth... and the more people are inspired and involved in those type of living situation, we can create a better earth to all.
You’ll love so many of the stories from this UK tour. The tiny house movement is still very grass roots there so there is loads of DIY and amazing innovative builds with reclaimed materials.
@@livingbigcome to the Caribbean❤😊
Love this home. It’s such a treat to see a UK based tiny home. Big thumbs up to the idea of starting a podcast - anything that raises the profile of more sustainable ways of living is so important. Huge respect also for the comments about “security” or lack of it in the challenging times we live in. Great episode. One of my favorites across the 5 or so years I’ve been following this channel.
I agree, so rarely we get to see that kind of living featured from the UK... Here everyone is after 'proper' houses, or maybe it has something to do with regulations for tiny homes... shame coz there is lots of land that could get you beautiful views.
Great to see a tiny home here in the UK - fab home guys xx
LOVE the trunk handrail! It makes it feel like a treehouse! **furiously writes in my notebook**
I like this house model, it is a typical rural house on stilts but has a luxurious feel and the shape of the house windows, I like the transparent terrace roof with sturdy wooden ribs. The wood color of this house looks original, giving the impression of an original country house. I like the luxurious feel of the house with modern items and objects to support daily activities in the house.
Wow these guys are the real deal. Resourceful, self aware, intelligent, and giving. I really hope they can spread their message and way of life. Thanks for sharing
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I feel the same. An internal cringe that the company wasn’t looked into, and the money accepted. 🤦🏼♀️
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@@DarkDOLLYumiAnd so they should be !!!!
Gosh thanks for sharing this - I had no idea
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This is one of the best tiny houses I've seen. Often tiny houses are so lacking in storage that living in them doesn't even seem realistic. These folks have tons of perfectly thought out storage space.
I really resonated when she said the space wasn't the problem..... everything has to come from you. The help isn't there. I love living tiny, but it can be very isolating when looking for help to fix something.
Talking about insecurity was really interesting. Living tiny can feel uncertain, but then you realize that renters feel the same way too, even taurine home owners. It's not just a tiny house thing.
Love seeing a uk couple able to do this. It's so hard to do this type of living over here. And they're totally winning at it, which is fantastic. Such a lovely vibe coming off them, their attitude is inspiring.
This is my favourite of all the tiny homes. I would love to live in it , so beautiful built with love and great skills. Good to see in UK but I think Wales is more acceping than England. Thank you for sharing this
Another young couple that depended pretty much on themselves to accomplish this build. I hope others in their youth take note. Love their kitchen window, that wooden ceiling, the tiles they used, and that bathtub! Why not use reclaimed materials if they are in good shape? Excellent job by them both!
Glad you enjoyed this tour! And absolutely! There are such great resources out there!
A tiny house with Books! Brilliant inventive build. Best of Luck to the couple!
On the Outer Hebredes in 2019 I attended a tractor event. They were giving away the sheep wool insulation. I wondered if people were using it. The drawer/baskets for produce is so clever. A lovely couple. Wishing you two all the very best.
Wow, so once again I'll watch tiny house before I sleep 😴 and have big - tiny house dreams!!
Your tiny home is very well made and cozy! I love the wooden railing on your staircase, the cabinetry, warm, welcoming porch, and weathered cedar exterior. Your garden is lovely as well as your shower-doors greenhouse. Well done!
At times tiny homes don’t feel so “tiny” if you will. To me, this is what tiny homes are all about. Awesome job done here, thank you all for sharing. 👍🏿
What a lovely couple and a very charming space. Really enjoyed this episode. Thanks Bryce and Rasa!
Rustic and SO lovely! And I think they win the prize for having the most books in a tiny home-love that!
Thanks guys. Will give Better help a go. Life is really hard right now and Im not in a great place. Can do with someone to talk to.. looking forward to the house today. Thanks guys.
Hey Andy! I’m really sorry to hear that you’re not in a great place. We’ve all been there though! Wishing you all the best mate!
@@livingbig thanks guys. Life throws you a curve ball sometimes. I'm just in the middle of a bad patch with family health...we will get there I'm sure but the pressure.is.pretty bad right now. All the best guys xx
I have a huge respect for what those kids have built for themselves. Very fine workmanship.
Pretty incredible couple with very clear goals and priorities on how they want to live their lives. And all of their finds that they were able to recycle in the build of their home reminds me of the saying, 'one man's trash is another man's treasure'. And I loved the crowing of the rooster during the video. Reminded me of when I would visit my grandfather at his farm.
It really is a charming home 🥰. It's warm and cozy. Tiny homes built by their owners always have a unique aesthetic that's not found in tiny homes built by commercial builders. Also, I love hearing the rooster in the background 😊
Love her comment, “A house with evolving character,” like a living creature.
Beautiful! Bravo! And how wonderful that you are teaching, or rather making an opening to connect with Nature and oneself, forest school!
My four children all attended a weekly wilderness program all their growing up and now are often teachers to that and other schools. It was a huge part of who they have become in life. I am thrilled that people in Wales will have the same opportunity.
Debris shelters, bow drill fires, tracking, sit spot, and so much more. I think Wales is doing well in the world! One of my favorite channels to watch is Steven Young Horsemanship. He goes around to so many places to help people and horses solve issues in a way that is grounded in respect for the people and the horses, a true model of harmony in life, as the forestry school is also as a place to learn such inner and outer respect
A lot of beautiful details in this one, and love all the repurposed materials. Great idea using all those old bed slats to make the cabinet doors, which look great. I still have to build some drawer boxes and doors for my cabinets, so am keeping that idea in mind!
Your home is beautiful...love the railings on your stairs... love your closet in the living room...kitchen is very nice and roomy...you both have a work space that is so important... your covered porch is very nice...lots of luck
I love it, another cozy home built from reclaimed materials!
THANK YOU Amie and Tom. I embrace you lovely people. ❤❤❤
Couple is so talented and gifted. Outstanding thrift and skill! They could certainly thrive building for others!
It’s inspirational and wonderful to find a couple who have the same goals, core values and who thrive under such an undertaking. It’s a testament to a truly committed relationship and meaningful collaboration. KUDOS !
One of the most, if not *the* most charming homes I've seen on this channel! I really love the wood and the colours they've chosen for painted cabinetry. The use of "freecycled" items is also dear to my heart. Full marks and congrats to them!
What a pleasure to meet this couple and their house (not forgetting the chickens)! And what a pleasure to see you again on screen, Brice ! Thanks for all of that !
This is the type of tiny house I like, self built and recycled materials. Bravo for them.
What a totally charming and cozy home - and I am totally thrilled to see that they have a Forest School too that is such a part of their home and land! It is so exciting to see what can be created with "found" materials. I think Amie and Tom did a fabulous job. It is time that those of us who believe in sustainable living took over from those who only want to make money and in doing so cause so much environmental destruction! Not to mention the stress of trying to find affordable housing and living within our means and trying to find meaningful work. Time for an evolution! I really enjoyed this story!
Awesome to see more Tiny houses featured from the UK
I love this tiny house. Built by this couple and every part of it is beautiful. It is cosy lived in and the fact that everything has been recycled gives this beautiful little home lots of charm and seeing books on display as well. Ilike the handrail also the way that Tom has made the area where the firebox is kept into a source of heating water. Best wishes Tom and Amy on your future plans. This gorgeous home is a lot more homely than the usual soulless looking homes that are often seen in these videos.
Another great video Bryce, but I want to point out the introduction of today's video: mental health, which is vital in our lives, minds, hearts & souls. So glad it is addressed in this chanel and that people in your country have acces to it!
Cheers from México
I love this home and their lifestyle! To do it all for such a reasonable cost is icing on the cake!
This tiny house looks cozy and warm. I love it.
Would really love to see/hear more of their forest school for all ages!
Love their story, their wonderful home made from reclaimed materials (all the items they've transformed from bed slats!!) and their vision of the forest school. Thank you for sharing this couple's story.
Yes- I agree with what she said: "To feel secure is a bit of an illusion" (In the world in its present state). However, if you own your home and/or land or possessions outright it *does* feel "a bit less insecure". That's where we are at with what we are trying to do, the build we want to start in the Spring, on the land we bought.
Yay, it's Wales!
Croeso i gymru.😁
I would love to live like this in Wales one day.
Another great video, Bryce and Rasa. I look forward to more UK home tours.
Aime & Tom have done such a wonderful job building their own home. I love their whole story, Great video!
Ohmagoodness, this house is for sure my new absolute favorite, Bryce! I'm just so impressed by the design and mesmerized by the natural formation woodwork he he utilized in the interior! Everything about it is absolutely stunning... except that I would 💯 have to have a much larger sink in the kitchen🤭 lol. Thanks for sharing your home with us🤗🫶🏼🤩.
There is something so refreshing about this tiny house.
Hearing about their process, complete with the evolution of their plans, the bumps in the road, how they reached out to others and when they were thrust back onto their own resources, made me comfortable to imagine how it really came to be.
Thank you so much, Bryce and Rasa!
This is fabulous, I love that you are showing UK tiny homes.
To my taste this tiny is absolutely beautiful and appealing. And the couple's personalities are so soothing and appealing. At first Tom's way of speaking can be a challenge, but I'll gladly listen until I get it. Cheers for this video!
Love this in every way. Such decent thoughtful folk. Bravo to them! Thanks for finding them Bryce!
Wow....what a lovely tiny home...with a big heart throughout.... fabulous design style that works and recycling... up cycling....has probably been the great achievement... I wish I was 30 years younger... I would definitely embrace a tiny home 😊...
I absolutely love that tiny house! So warm and natural 💚
Love and blessings to you two❤🙏🏽. I admit your lifestyle is beyond my comfort zone. However, I have great admiration for the life you have created. Please continue to educate us all.
I think I recognised the Garth Mountain thru one of your windows. ❤ I'm just moving back to Wales and bring with me the long held wish to build my own tiny home. I wish you all happiness in your future in the tiny home. It is beautiful. X
They may be able to help you get your tiny house. Best wishes for fulfilling your dream.
Congrats, Aime and Tom, for your nice and beautiful home.
The way they are grounded with huge set up, doesn't look like they are going to move from that place
Their home is beautiful...the use of so many recycled materials is well done...amazed at their budget.. hope they do well with their future plans.
One of the best you’ve ever filmed. So we’ll thought through and beautifully made. I could live there!
That is awesome that Tom is goingcto build tinys!
Their forest school and their garden reminds me of my relatives’ farm lands back in the Philippines! Gardens and farms are supposed to have weeds! 😊 Love their home 💕
one of the nicest tiny homes i have seen so far.
Lived like that for 40 years , so glad it's cool now.
Very nice home! I love the way it's designed and all the recycled components used. Well done to the builders!
Yes, yes, yes! A tiny home builder in the UK. Your home is fantastic.❤❤
I've never had to be forced to go outside, I love outside and their forest school is so wonderful. We need more of those. Love the home,etc.
Another wonderful, innovative and happy home. They are very talented people!!!
The resourcefulness used in this build is mind boggling... way to go guys, you have done a great job... enjoy! TFS...
I want the recipe for whatever it was that they were cooking It looked so good, I could almost smell it
I like the comment about security and the balance of peace of mind and how you live, rental and being able to insure but never is truly yours verses owning and not being insured. My thought is the money saved from living tiny and owning allows a saving to be put away for your peace of mind that you can insure your home yourself and live a life peaceably and securely that no mattter the worlds crazy antics, you can always come back to Home Sweet Tiny Home!!! Love this video and rhe couples can do way of life❣️
Such an inspiring and incredible couple...I really admire their current and future projects; the Forest School etc. It is not easy to keep focus; to go off grid and to forage one's materials, so hats off to them 🤩
Love your channel, Bryce and have been a fan for many years!! This is one of the most inspiring DIY tiny house builds in a long time. The price tag for builds has gone up and up over the years, but this lovely couple shared how the use of recycled materials can significantly cut the costs of a build, while still creating a warm and homey space, and getting exactly what you wanted. Wonderful video!
I really appreciate and respect the candor they shared about their overall transition. Especially how they put it into terms of relativity to the overall bigger picture✨
Built with stuff people were throwing away! That is such an ideal. We, as a society throw away so much of value.
Very, very nice small tiny house with good ideas and realization! Compliments to this family! 😊
Mich more realistic than the last one i watched. Very sensible. I like it
Best of luck to Amy & Tom. 👍🏻👏
One of my very favourite builds. LOVE this home and all the unique things about it.
I love the comments at the end on living insecurity in these times and how the best security u could give yourself is self sufficiency 🙌🏼 Tautoko that completely!! ♥️♥️ yay for being off grid in wales 🏴 lush!! ♥️♥️♥️
Lots of inspiring features and definitely an inspiring journey ! Happy to have discovered this great couple and their tiny house 🤗
Love this couple and their home!!
Loved this one Bryce❤ I loved their organized clutter, the clothes the books the footwear😅.
Beautiful people, beautiful home!
Lovely to see a tiny house so close to home, and even more exciting to hear of the possibility of a tiny house builder setting up in Wales. Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us - it's beautiful.
This home is adorable. I really love how most of the material used is recycled. The home is cozy. ❤
I love this house! The colors, the woodwork, the set-up, plants & decor. Love the bath as well. What a cozy, beautiful home.
A favorite yet again! Beautiful place.
Love these people and their way of living. They achieve their dream and they Love themself . Its wonderful. Its one of my dream to built à tiny house.
Awesome couple & awesome home! Love how they share their knowledge with others!❤😊
Really enjoying the UK series. Did they need planning permission ?
That’s my question. Not easy to live on your land here in the uk. Would love to know how they went about it.
Living a simple life saves money and stress free
I’m the President of the Australia Tiny House Association and affordable insurance has been a HUGE issue for here is Australia too.
How wonderful to set up a forest school ❤ nature heals and inspires and if children get to experience this they can grow up to love, respect and care for the natural world.
I just loved this house and the vibe of the couple! ❤