16 year old builds tiny home to guarantee mortgage-free future

[@froey198033]

I can't believe a lot of these comments are criticizing this kid. What have you built or accomplished at the age of 16 ?. This kid built his own house. Amazing work kid keep up the hard work and good luck in the future.

[@joshfilmsstuff9769]

Jeff Froment I build an app and made $4,000 when I was 14.

[@froey198033]

Josh B I wasn't talking about everyone, just the people who were criticizing this kid. Thats awesome you made a app at 14yrs old.

[@orangeradios]

I think he's hit a nerve because they never did anything that required hard work and dedication at his age. I'm proud that he built it even though it isn't perfect. At least he is learning new things as he goes. He could have worse hobbies.

[@PsychedelicSkull]

What orangeradios said. They're just jealous. I envy him too, but I'm happy for him. If someone that young can make you envy them, the least you can do is respect them. People who criticize maybe haven't reached his age mentally yet xD

[@maricotodiz4475]

Finally somebody who feels happy for other and afraid to say! sure all tis people who criticize him are jealous, the kid is smart and that is not everybody

[@TheMojoTribe]

I think people are forgetting his Awesome parents for fostering this type of activity, its also really good that people are starting to think out side of the generic, get a low paid job, go to college, get a mortgage, get in debt. Awesome guy and awesome parents.

[@altertheskyy1]

not to mention slowly fronting 12,000 dollars over a couple years time….

[@TheMojoTribe]

Did you not listen, he worked for the money, and probably plans on working for the rest of it. In comparison you will have a long and prosperous carrier in commenting utter drivel on KZbin, they said no man could be singled out amongst the torrent of useless comments on KZbin, but altertheskyy1 succeeded.

[@altertheskyy1]

first of all i'm a female, secondly, if YOU listened clearly, he bought the 2,000 dollar trailer bed himself. his parents helped with almost everything else financially. fuck off, good generalization and rude haughty response to my placid fucking remark.

[@TheMojoTribe]

"no man" is referring to the collective human race not a specific gender e.g "one small step for man". Its clear by the context that this is what I meant, I generally find its a strong indication of stupidity when someone starts the opening of there argument with a red herring. Your remark was not placid, it contains a wealth of insight into the way you think, which I find distressing. Negativity for the sake of negativity.

[@skipeveryday7282]

"They just have to put their mind to it and that's what scares people". This young man is wise beyond his years.

[@DiamanteM]

nahh, he's wrong. it should be "They just have to put their money to it and that's what scares people" because niggas be broke

[@thegnomeriseofthepopcornra7315]

Diamante Muhammad that is half true, just one piece of equipment can cost up to 10,000$

[@smithwilliams8831]

Comments section is full of people giving him shit. This kid is badass. Wish I had the drive to do more stuff like this

[@clutchhawks1268]

that mullet though.

[@roy32096]

you have two last names

[@orangeradishneo]

yeah, also the parent's income support, parent's backyard to be able to build it in, a house to live in and zero bills to pay WHILE he does it. I love this, but we shouldn't praise people when you don't see what actually goes into his success. if he was living in an apartment in a city, or a community housing unit cramped in, if he had to work on all his spare time to be able to help pay bills, then he would not be able to do this. that's what kids my age don't realize - a lot of your success depends on your parents. cudos to him for actually building it himself, but - is his dad a handy man? are those his father's tools? did his father teach him, or did he have to buy everything himself and teach himself how to do all this? probably not.

[@2815Juan]

Kid is way ahead in life. His mind and savviness is beyond the majority of the crap talkers out there

[@IanPiepenbrock]

2815Juan way ahead, I salute him

[@isaachartmann8285]

2815Juan so true man

[@WoodwiseJoe]

Young man, I hope you know how many people love you and want to see you succeed with this endeavor. Good job, Dad. He will end up with far more than a home on wheels. Great video.

[@001pmats]

"Do you think anyone can make their own house? " "Oh yeah, they just have to put their minds to it. That's what scares people." Kid is beyond his years haha

[@Joe-td9zw]

Wasn’t expecting that haha

[@kungfookatcc]

wow what a kid. being disadvantaged growing up I find that I find myself being resentful/jealous of kids who had a good upbringing, but this kid was raised right he's obviously a smart dude and self-motivated, a hard worker and it makes me glad to see not everyone in my generation is growing up spoiled and a punk. I just wish I made as good of decisions as he did growing up

[@kocnn]

This is EXCELLENT! Screw Those that have turned us into mindless slaves. My hat is off to you Ms. Kirsten Dirksen

[@christopherwalker6056]

"Oh yeah. They just have to put their mind to it. And that's what scares people." -Awesome comment. The way you think for such a young man is very encouraging. You're gonna go far in life young man! Good job, and God bless!

[@orangeradishneo]

LMFAO people who say that are ignorant and living on some fantasy cloud. he's building this in mommy and daddy's backyard, in the home that they own, one. two, his father is handy. three, his father's buddies are handy and helped with the electricity. four, he does NOT have rent or any bills to pay at 16 years old. he has the time, energy and drive to do this. his parents probably helped finance A LOT more than you think. when looking at someone's success, you need to look at how much of that success was the parents passing on their privileges (as they should though!) down to their kids, so they can succeed in life. i've lived in apartments my whole life. don't know anyone with power tools. haven't known anyone with a backyard and space to do something like this, since i was 12. i don't know a single person who could assist me on this WITHOUT me having to pay someone. i do have my mind set on doing this, it's just out of my reach financially. even if i have the funds, tools, and skills, i'd still need a place to work on it. life is more than just "putting your mind to it". everyone has different privlidges and disadvantages in life. look at that US snowboarding olympian - at 8 years old his family picked up and moved to colorado JUST so they can help him train, and at 17 he won gold. if he didn't have that support from his family, if he was living in poverty - guaranteed he would not be anywhere near as good as he is. that's a fact.

[@four4four636]

Jess O'Grady i agree he probaly didnt do anything but cut a few pieces of wood.

[@BraziliAna]

To me this video shows more than a very clever young man with a brilliant project. It shows me how important it is to have parents who are supportive. I hope other parents get the same message and encourage their kids potential. All the best to you and your family Austin.

[@petemavus2948]

Congrats young man on the constructive ambitions, independent desire for self sufficiency and realism. Skills and finances are the backbone of survival and will help you thrive. So many of us were never taught just how much it costs to live and take full responsibility for the many benefits and freedoms that need nurturing to grow, thrive, be a success (whatever it means to anyone) for longevity. Basic needs come first, everything else is just icing !Thanks Kirsten as well for giving him the exposure to share his knowledge and experience in hope of helping other young people be inspired, understand and manage priorities and essentials. Stay Well All !!!

[@pookitherat]

What a refreshing video. Good on you son, I can only hope my own son turns out like you. Well done.

[@HighOnAmmo]

Never stop learning and you'll never stop teaching. That's important to fatherhood. I'm not even a dad but I know this as a son if that means anything.

[@UGPVlogsLA]

@pookitherat fast forward 9 years…may I ask how your son is turning out?

[@robertbragg9364]

first I would like to say it's looking great and your parents are raising a very good young man. you're not only learning responsibility you're learning how to build a home. you're learning things that every man in America should know. I'm sure your parents are very proud of your prigress and you should be as well. congratulations on your home.

[@jagwar6ix53]

This man had a bright future. Man can be a really successful architect.

[@jagwar6ix53]

Has*

[@DoctaMee]

+JAGWAR6ix Had* The house collapsed.

[@CountingStars333]

@@DoctaMee I mean if he's still alive...

[@donclark4685]

Gosh, I wish I had been that mature at 16. Good job Austin! May your Life be happy.

[@123raptorhunter]

when your parents say you can't smoke weed in their house

[@maruf4149]

cole wolfe im 12 taller than my mum by inches

[@TreyG-vd4ni]

Predator 414 what did that have to do with his comment?

[@braden17]

Is Santa real

[@brinhas420]

😂😂😂😂👌👍🏼

[@maruf4149]

TreyG2001 oh shit i saw a coment of his thay says when your mum is taller than you by inches or something like that when your 18

[@ankemarais2534]

I commend you Austin. It is a very big accomplishment to create something beautiful and very practical with your own hands. Do not even read most of the comments these people are posting. Most of them are men that most propably dot not know a jigsaw from their elbow!! You have a great future ahead of you because you are creative and think "outside the box". love your place. Your parents raised you well. I commend them. Shalom from south africa

[@Harotneb]

Here, here, Anke. What a fine accomplishment for a boy his age! Very impressive, indeed. Never mind the negative commentary, Austin. It is a proud moment for any society when young people apply themselves as constructively as you have. Best of luck to you! Greetings from Canada :)

[@Tryagain563]

I totally agree with *every* word spoken. Most of the negative comments come from men who were still struggling to make a coffee-table in woodwork. They're jealous. Disregard those comments please! What a bright and likeable young man you are.

[@pdderek]

do you people realize you're not speaking to AUSTIN, right? tards

[@Invenery]

What a kid... His parents should be immensely proud of him! :-) Bravo

[@arleneportsmouth1263]

This kid is a freaking genius. I bet his parents are so extremely proud of his wonderful abilities and talent. I can just imagine how far he has gone in his life having this experience just sixteen years of age completely blows my mind. Congratulations to this articulate hard-working young man. He is probably one of the pioneers of this tiny house living.

[@Mobus_]

I like how he described construction: "just measure and cut" , it really is a simple trade yet we pay thousands of dollars to have someone else do it for us.

[@chandler1289]

it's actually really simple, it's sad that I make more money doing it because people are lazy.

[@benjamincabreraaparicio8684]

Tony Sanchez the money is paid because we often lack the skills and knowledge to build successfully ourselves, i myself took woodshop for 3 years but i still would like a expert to get the main stuff like framing out of the way. not saying i couldnt do it but i would like a quality final project

[@hunterrouse3931]

Tony Sanchez yep I work with my dad a lot on side projects for his friends and I make a lot of money doing it.

[@MotoAtheist]

Yep, and never mind the fact it's on wheels, so there are no inspections necessary, nothing has to be done right or to code.

[@thomasberry8012]

chandler1289 You're sad that you make more money doing it?

[@mrrutledge1967]

"They just have to put there mind to it and that's what scares them". That's a FACT. Lol

[@Xorrak]

Failure in such a project could cost you. Everyone wants to go the safe route, that's in our nature really.

[@99Cliona]

@@Xorrak if building your own house at 16/17? Is against our nature then call me au contraire ...

[@TraceguyRune]

Now that he is 21. Get another interview!

[@ajrm2175]

TraceguyRune now he’s 25

[@CountingStars333]

@@ajrm2175 After 20 years he will be 45

[@c1nn4m0r0]

He’s 25 now :p

[@TraceguyRune]

@@c1nn4m0r0 my comment was 4 years ago

[@happycamperinc.]

26 now

[@orange-teeth1074]

this kid is going places. really nice to see a teen boy not obsessed with his iphone. He already working towards his future. his parents should be proud. He needs to add solar panels so he doesn't have to rely on other people's electricity.

[@annek.7998]

Kudos to this young man for having the desire and determination to do something worthwhile with his time and for his future. He's learning valuable lessons and although he probably won't be living in this several years from now, when he does buy a bigger home or possibly builds one himself, he won't be at the mercy of contractors who intentionally rip people off. For those of you criticizing him, what were you doing with your life at 16??

[@TrayOne618]

Absolutely nothing... I miss those days

[@Naughtz]

I just laughed soooooooo hard at that comment!!!! Hahahahha hahha absolutely nothing!! Amen lollll

[@AlfaHazard]

Scott Matthews Amen? That was uncalled for.

[@Naughtz]

Olek why?! I just thought it was hilarious the comment about doing absolutely nothing and loving it. Didn't mean any harm. I think its amazing what Hes doing :) I just had a great laugh cuz I was doing nothing at 16 and didn't care. Lol

[@AlfaHazard]

Scott Matthews I said the "Amen" was uncalled for.

[@davidcalderone940]

LOL, GOTTA LAUGH AT THE NEGATIVE COMMENTS, THE KID, NOT ANYMORE, DID SOMETHING WITH HIS MONEY OTHER THAN BUY DRUGS AND BOOZE. MAYBE PARENTS GAVE HIM SOME CASH. WHO CARES!!. GOOD ON HIM.

[@davidcalderone940]

***** hahaha yea its something new im trying to catch on. go with it brother spread the CAPITAL.

[@davidcalderone940]

im making a comment, like everyone else, what do u mean deal with it, littleman. deal with this comment uncle fester!!!

[@billyboy17ify]

totally agree..

[@hassan48845]

david calderone I agree with your comment, impressive for a 16 year old as well. wonder how many can build that at 16

[@KevinDiaz-qg8zm]

Orrrrrr with all that money he wasted on building that he can save up for a house

[@bg147]

Who is he kidding, that's a future love shack.

[@Ripster99]

hhahaha ikr

[@Bidness100]

😅

[@quasiacampbell6720]

wow...before the big tiny house movement this is THE first video i ever watch after graduating HS in June 2011 ..this inspired my very first thought of living tiny and building it my self long before hgtv ever did.....just stumbled upon it again while searching non stop for tiny house information and inspiration ..so thanks you for doing this im sure im not the only one you've encouraged ....

[@KidzOnDidz]

Props to the lad. He's doing something productive with his life unlike most 16 year olds in this generation. As this was uploaded in 2011, I wouldn't mind seeing his progression now. :D

[@alan30189]

What a great kid! It's too bad we don't see more of this from kids these days. Many are too involved sending a thousand text messages each day on their cell phones, getting tattoos and coloring their hair purple or orange.

[@anewlow23]

And don't forget getting their faces perforated!

[@alan30189]

ANEWLow Scam That too! :-(

[@MichaelMedlock]

If your kid wasn't sending txt msgs and showing his/her independence by coloring their hair or whatnot, then something would be wrong. Kids need to be social. Otherwise when they reach adulthood, they will not have developed the communication and social skills necessary to succeed in life. The whole "kids these days" arguments are nothing but those in a generation on its way out looking back, jealous of the youth they've lost.

[@alan30189]

Michael Medlock Sure they need to be social, but they don't have to look like freaks to do it! Are you kidding me? Also, sending text messages all the time is going to effect ones ability to communicate verbally. It's far less personable. Talk to people! Associate with people in person. Don't just send thousands of text messages every week. It's pitiful, plus it's an inefficient waste of time. Kids are getting fat sitting around texting constantly. Look at them. Ask your parents if girls and boys were that fat when they were in high school. They will say: "hell no!" I don't have children, but if I did, I would limit text messages severely or eliminate them entirely until they are older. It's not a necessity. Neither are cell phones, but I would let my kid have one for emergency purposes. They need to develop verbal skills to succeed in life. Call the person and talk to him or her! Also, when my kid started driving, he or she would need to turn the cell phone off entirely when driving until he or she got to his/her destination. If they didn't, they would lose their cell phone for at least a month. And trust me, my youth was of far better quality without all this crap than yours will ever be. There is NO jealousy here. Although modern technology is nice to have, I feel sorry for kids today to miss what I experienced, growing up.

[@imalaakebab4525]

What YOU experienced is not what everyone wants to experience. You just sound bitter and sad, this is the age of technology. You either get with the times or you don't, plenty have swung both ways, so the kids these days argument is invalid. The quality of childhood is determined by the child him/herself, not what you think it is. I spent most of my childhood playing sports and video games and I think that was amazing.

[@christian9192]

Maybe time for a follow up now?

[@londonscott8790]

Yeah I'm waiting on the follow up bcus he's 21 now I wonder if he actually lives in it now

[@welshmaniacs16]

Well done mate. A lot of youngsters these days expect the world owes them something. Ur a credit to good work ethic and initiative 👍🏻👍🏻

[@wongyikchun373]

I want to try something like that but I am too young

[@ThePynkky]

im 18 and scared to turn on the oven, yes i know.. shame on me, but im learning... way to go man!!!

[@JohnDoe-kv4ef]

He built a house at 16, stop giving him trash. What the fuck did you do at 16? Make a baking soda and vinegar volcano for the science fair and that's it. Sure he's still got to pay for electricity bills and whatnot but the mindset he has is far better than the average kid.

[@spaghettigod43]

I've been working in construction since 13. I can and have done everything he has maybe not on a single project, but overtime a lot more.

[@amazinglight9908]

Spaghetti God sure you have

[@bobubilly]

I framed a house Junior year. I want a mini documentary about me.

[@kirstendirksen]

Contact me if you have something for me to film. I love getting suggestions from people. - Kirsten

[@xvx4848]

Have you seen the channel Chud327? He built a tiny house for under $8,000 I believe.

[@bluelight285]

Kirsten Dirksen

[@manweallaloeak8555]

CoNiggyFresh

[@xdcapalotk1390]

CoNiggyFresh qqqxxx

[@InnerLightTemple]

To the 1.6k people who disliked this video. This kid at age 16 has already accomplished more than you Ever will throughout Your Entire Life! So Keep on with your negativity & See where that gets you! Peace.

[@zoevtapas]

Nice work, parents! This kid understands a hell of a lot more about life expenses than I ever did at that age! Seems the tiny house idea is catching on in such a debt filled climate. Im sure they'll find a way to tax it etc

[@talaveramike101]

A "Shed" w/o a need of a permit, I believe has to be 8x12, I'm not done watching the video & it doesn't look like it but if he'd under 8x12 he's good

[@seikibrian8641]

Miguel Talavera 8 X 12 would yield 96 square feet. He said his is 130 sq. ft., so it's more than 8 X 12. Since it is built on wheels, though, it's not a "shed," and building permit rules don't apply.

[@billybaggs8779]

by the look of his parents house, he always had a mortgage free future

[@georgebluck4669]

smart as fuck it's all you need an you can live near enough anywhere you want, just watch out santa doesn't try and land on the roof with his raindeers cos he'll crush it. good on ye though got your head screwed on for your age!

[@Randomgirl-pz1zd]

George bluck fml you just made my day 😂

[@JohnDoe69986]

thestig mini water heater plus a shower head. Just put up a shower curtain outside.

[@aslmad1]

That gamer guy it's all in the house duh

[@lswick75]

Young man, you're on the right track. keep up the great work. good luck to you too. the world needs more young people like you.

[@taylorjones6433]

They need to teach how to do this in school. With all the years we spend in school, it doesn't seem like we come out with any knowledge of the real world and basic life skills.

[@brettwinstead]

You can say that again. Look at how fiscally and economically dumb people are. They learn nothing like that in schools. That is why we homeschool.

[@tiarnan76]

Brett Winstead Well said and fair play for homeschooling and not letting your children be indoctrinated in state run slave camps.

[@weasle898]

And this is why we have public schools. They teach common sense but seem to miss you guys

[@FinishCarpentryTV]

The size of that house will also guarantee a wife-free future. JK good job kid

[@Youtubeaccount369]

+dfw crown a lot of people would say thats a plus, lol :)

[@Asscrackistan]

he won't have to deal with any shit then, he'll be free as a bird with out a nagging wife holding him back

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

Just weeds out the judgmental people. Many women choose this lifestyle as well you know.

[@domzolabush]

+Micah Buzan exactly

[@Youtubeaccount369]

Micah Buzan its a joke dumbass

[@jamescrud]

I didn't think kids at his age today even knew what a hammer was let alone use one to actually build something. Nicely done young man. You're a beacon of hope for mankind! lol.

[@TheMadaleinepeterson]

This is beautiful. 16 years old. Great job to him and his parents. This is amazing.

[@pianoonparade]

"being small helps 'cause I don't hit my head on this and stuff..." bro, you're 16, you're still growing.

[@chinenyekanu8097]

Smart kid ... he is thinking way ahead of the game. He can be a "resident" at any place he goes to college ... without worrying about high rental prices or mortgage ... just hook it up ... I just wish his parents would make him wear gloves/safety mask while operating that saw. I just freaked out watching him cut the panel pieces ... I am a nervous mom ...

[@IAmAnAWESOMESamsung]

Gloves on any sort of rotary instrument is a bad idea because if he were to cut his finger with it, the glove would make it more difficult to get his fingure away. In other words, the gloves would pull your whole hand in, compared to just your fingure.

[@auntykeli]

What an amazing young man! I'm so proud of him... and i'm not even his real aunnty! LOL!!! We need more young people thinking like him. GREAT JOB MOM AND DAD!!! YOU DID GOOD!

[@kevinmcgrane4279]

Ten years ago. It would be interesting to see how life in his tiny house turned out for him.

[@videosafehouse]

for the first 5 seconds I though he made the first house they entered and I was like, Wha?? that's not a small house! it even has a backyard!!! and then I saw the actual thing...

[@EpicPaperclip]

people are all asking like: WHY ARENT MORE 16 YEAR OLD KIDS DOING THIS... me as a 16 year old am like: Well heck i cant spend 2000$ on a freaking trailer

[@TrentVenture]

You know he worked all summer for that 2000 bucks? He scavenged a lot of second hand stuff. I hear what your saying,but you got to give him kudos for going for it. A lot of hard work.

[@EpicPaperclip]

TrentVenture did you hear him say that its going to cost 12000$ and he wants to finish it BEFORE college.... heck i have to work 5 years for 12000$ at my salary :l

[@Hobomedic1]

EpicPaperclip $12000 is pretty low key man. You could easily put away half of that during highschool, and that includes party money.

[@Waltiswicked]

Hobomedic1 Low key? Most American adults, no joke, could not save $12000 in 5 years. That's a fact.

[@DynamicAttraction]

my life so far : worked while going through school by time I finished highschool I had made over 30,000 and bought my first car for 15,000 at 18 years old was a 2009 Volkswagen golf .... skip a few years ahead iam 22 and I just sold that golf 1 month ago and bought a 2011 bmw 335 for 33,000 with only 40,000kms! on it :D paid cash .. you can do anything you want in life if you work hard for it, don't be a selfish brat my next goal is to own a house paid full in cash again before the age of 30 and I know I can... young ppl focus too much on partying and when life hits them and their parents kick them out, then they whine about debt , other issues and they never blame themselves because they are ppl that are "always right" I never want to grab any debt in my life and I never have so " I work hard today so I can have a better tomorrow"

[@hurty]

"I learned as much as I could during freshman and sophomore year." *then proceeds to cut wood without safety goggles* Great job kid.

[@xxkboom]

hurt he learned. he doesn't need goggles.

[@hurty]

Not really. Even professionals should wear safety goggles in case of an accident.

[@TerryCrodgedy]

hurt ... shut up nerd

[@impulse4102]

Terry Dacktill I' m on his side. Professional or not, that doesn't save you from getting something in your eye.

[@giuseppe5080]

I'm 14 and I've never had the money to build a tiny home, and probably never will, but I've built a fairly large chicken coop that was about a 400$, but I've finished the basement in my home without much help from anyone except for the electrician checking my work, but I think he did a nice job and would like to build something like that in the future

[@radish45]

there's electrical codes for mobile homes, and i'm pretty sure this thing isn't very safe especially in movement

[@radish45]

h

[@kevinnnnn95]

breden ritter he did say his dads friend was an electrician and he came over and showed him how to wire everything. I'm sure it's more safe than not. Plus he's only in there and power is only live when it's parked and connected. Unless he manages to hook up a small generator to keep his fridge running if he ever has to move.

[@NovaHiker50]

Excellent story. Very inspirational.

[@kansascityshuffle4141]

All I need is a water hook-up and electricity and somewhere to park......Welcome to the trailer park :)

[@BobCindyL]

At sixteen, that is quite an accomplishment! You might have spent your time doing bad things with your life, but, you chose to do something good instead. Definitely something to be proud of!

[@Silent47Demise]

Clearly many people that are commenting on this video have no clue what they are talking about "I bulit two homes ganna build three" Yea probably on Minecraft. This kid did more that 99.99% of kids his age do. How about do some research and look at the cost of an apt. I pay $1200 a month for rent, bills, etc etc. Yea he may seem to have paid a bit for it ( idk I haven't ever done that) but to me in the first year he has saved it or even made money off of it by saving so much. Plus he did it himself and didn't have to save it to a hard drive.

[@jonathankells1740]

Anyone else see him use a jigsaw to cut that plywood? Lol

[@johnnydoe4179]

Jonathan Kells yea, I got a chuckle out of that. Apparently he didn't learn to much from wood shop.

[@4092Q]

circ saw the right tool?

[@andrewdakus6624]

Exactly what I was thinking... That had to be just for the camera... Between him measuring the window that's already been done for months and cutting that board with a jigsaw I couldn't take it anymore.... You mean to tell me this kid did ALL of this without a tablesaw?!

[@andrewdakus6624]

AND "you gotta put your mind to it, that's what scares people"... Really? Cause what scares me isn't hard work, it's doing carpentry with no gloves on...lol

[@Jimmy-qg2ix]

That was paneling, not plywood. The kid did fine

[@09FordFX4]

12,000?! for 130 sq ft?! thats $92/sq ft. thats incredibly expensive for building yourself.... but good on ya. building yourself is a great experience

[@theStepFamm]

youre so stupid its unbelievable

[@09FordFX4]

step fam really? how many houses have you built on your own? ive built two now. none have been that expensive. preparing to build a third in a year. wont be anywhere near that cost. and will be built a lot better.

[@theStepFamm]

you have spoken nothing of labor costs. and obviously the trailer and the appliance costs are not to be added into the square foot evaluation. thirdly, it isnt meant to be a house, its meant to be an alternative to the problems that arise from civilization/unsustainable ecosystems. i dont mean to be insulting but your inaccuracy might lead some one else on this thread to believe that a tiny house is a financially inept decision, when it so clearly isnt . especially for someone of his age. think before you write things on here they have a chain effect

[@09FordFX4]

there is no labour cost when building your own home..... thats the point of building it yourself... 12,000 for that tiny ass trailer house, is ridiculous. dont care what you think. because you clearly no shit all about building houses.

[@theStepFamm]

DRR i didnt say there was a labor cost on this man, i said thats what you save yourself by doing things on ur own, and your evaluation was completely off from the get-go so idk what you're talking about

[@oscarcortez9640]

i think every kid, male or female should do a project like this.. it demonstrates skill. a sense of respect for owning and building something.. good shit kid.. keep doing good things man..

[@Cinicraft00]

Building the house isn't amazing, getting the current US district you live in to give you a permit for building shit on your own land is what's the hardest part of the job.

[@Earth098]

Building a house by a 16 yrs old isn't amazing??

[@devorahacts]

Earth+ Honestly, we're so out of touch with our basic capabilities, we have no idea what we can do.

[@Cinicraft00]

devorahacts You got that right baby

[@jette2001]

devorahacts tommorow i start clearing, leveling, and graveling groung for my first cabin. grandpa left me 7 acres land that im gonna try to live off of

[@devorahacts]

james brewer Good luck!

[@gonamission2748]

If he can keep that single minded motivation and enthusiasm he will go far. Unfortunatly most of us dudes have it at his age then we discover women and beer :-)

[@bigmelo19]

G on a mission LOL well put

[@steveopawa1829]

G on a mission to true to true

[@kevinclass2010]

G on a mission Americn

[@WhoDatNatn]

So true..

[@vigilantejustice4697]

G on a mission yeah but now he'll girls and beer in his house

[@victortkd9680]

Now fill it with hotdogs and you got yourself Home and a job XD

[@sonico.talons]

"You gotta put your mind into it and that's what scares people...and Hard work." Boy hit the nail on the head, literally.

[@maggiejoseph3041]

Great job...thanks for sharing.

[@lucaskronbeck6805]

When he starts showing u what's in the trash can😂

[@mogwaiii2]

Lucas Kronbeck I think the point was that he's showing what's not in the trash can.

[@stella7375]

Lucas you have long way to go to reach this incredible boy’s level by looking at your childish comment i think this wont happen anytime soon

[@davidblake5155]

Oh. I thought he built the house they were walking in, in the beginning of the video. I was going to be like damn. You have a future!

[@iKoper]

same lol

[@mitchellsteele2172]

amazing austin, really great to see a young man like yourself using your hands to work instead of on the cell phone 24 hours a day!

[@FPLJCB]

This kid is awesome

[@Mow_Lester]

Kid: I've been sleeping in it for about 4 months just to get use to it Me: How are you not use to it???? You've been sleeping there for 4 months

[@EDGARGEEE]

Bryce Lewis

[@justinlevasseur8079]

you are a smart kid with great parents, I hope everything works out great. I want to build almost the same idea, thank you for taking the time to film and uploading for everyone to learn and get good ideas, thank you!

[@Pmmmm123]

I'm 20 and can't even clean my own room.. good for this kid, this is amazing. I wish I could see it consistently being worked on and eventually see the final product

[@denospyridon3126]

Dude if I had money I would donate to u cause I see that you and your parents believe in u. U could work in construction if all els fail. Not hoping that for u in life. Very good job. #Jealous.

[@dylanthomas8666]

#creep ^^^^

[@okultra_exe9240]

+Dylan Thomas ummmm not really

[@ryg4895]

+deno spyridon if you donate money then you're an idiot. CLEARLY this family already has lots of money. so tell me, why would you give them your money?

[@RandomInternetDog]

Ya know, I looked at the cost and time of doing this, then I looked at the price of a nice, used camper. I bought the fucking camper.

[@luciansemper1325]

yeee but it wouldn't be your camper as much as this is his house

[@Tertioptus]

Though imagine when this kid buys a house, how well he will be able to manage it. Yes if you are a grown man, by all means by a built structure, as a matter of fact pay this kid to build it or maintain.

[@matad311]

But that's not the same and rewarding as building something yourself. Anybody like you can go out and buy something then have the same thing as many other people. When you build your own thing its one of a kind and no one else has the same thing as you. In this case this kid this is his project and his own that he built, I give him a lot of credit for doing this, I don't know too many kids anymore that would go out and build something they would rather buy it. Great looking house man!!

[@batman88891]

***** These are becoming more and more popular. Within ten years, it might be worth MORE than it is now.

[@batman88891]

***** Based on the fact that our government had to make a statement about it. Or the fact that there is a movement going on right now about this.

[@MrJbmcgary]

Cut with a circular saw, instead of a jig saw for straighter cuts.

[@rexhayner6617]

Ya and you can damage the saw easyer because it's more flimsy

[@mattnorton4111]

yea i notice that too. either a table saw or circular saw with a straight edge. even a router with a straight edge would give you a nice clean cut.

[@darren1723]

+Jacob Mcgary Hey here's to your thinking , with an jig saw is for thin wall (this is what he used ) board and the circular saw is for thicker boards

[@kornukaz]

No. Circular will always make a better and easier cut as long as the blade is sharp.

[@cdomeier122112]

no guys you are all wrong, you neeed to use a handsaw to get the job done quicker. electric tools risk electrocution and lost limbs and blood everywhere. :) fyi !

[@braggito]

I really admire this boy. He's very responsible for his age. He was raised well by his parents.

[@raslc]

The classic teen phrase "and stuff"

[@itzAndy03]

So he is 21 now

[@itsddoefischuk3907]

ZyfulGaming3 thats exactly what i was thinking

[@charlieryan1620]

ItsDdoe Fischuk

[@jaydalton4930]

ZyfulGaming3 sold his house for crack

[@Iceisthegoat]

ZyfulGaming3 so your name is ZyfukGaming3

[@Iceisthegoat]

Obvious to everyone, the point ?

[@Siggfuggggg2000]

When your mom is taller than you at 16....that's rough

[@airdiarmuid]

The Lag Janitor I was taller than my mom age 12 lol

[@zafrinaireland8463]

I was taller than my mom at 10 lmao

[@mrlucbier]

i was taller than my mom at age 3

[@Siggfuggggg2000]

DT37F1 I was taller than my mom when I was around 12-13

[@airdiarmuid]

The Lag Janitor I was taller than my mom when I was a wee fetus

[@mishamellow3528]

This is so cool. I absolutely love the tiny house movement. I've always liked having just what I need, no excess I do find I live pretty stress free not having to worry about caring or housing many material possessions. Doing a bit of research on some building ideas for a possible future tiny home for myself. But this kid building it entirely himself? is just remarkable, hell even inspirational. If that young man ever reads this comment? bravo to you my good man. You have a good head on your shoulders and you seem to have your priorities in line. Many of our youth today could learn a few things from you.

[@BelloBudo007]

You "cut, measure & cut some more"? Okay you're only 16, so for best results here's a tip and what my Dad (a real builder) told me. 'Measure twice, cut once'. Sounds simple but works surprisingly well. And it's saves you loads of money & frustration.

[@Garium87]

Hey, we have the same saying in Germany. "Zweimal messen. Einmal schneiden."

[@BelloBudo007]

Alex König - Well my Dear Old Dad used to work with Germans on building sites in Sydney Australia, and they were great guys. You never know, maybe it's them he heard saying it first and he just sort of claimed it for himself. He was a bit like that! ;-)

[@Garium87]

Bill Blinky The world is a village.

[@SP0RTYinCA]

Alex König - a WW2 vet who worked for my family doing construction use to say "measure twice cut once" he said he learned it from Germans, he stayed in Germany after WW2 to do construction and chase women

[@BelloBudo007]

Sniper Picks- Ha, ha, ha. I love that! Personally I really enjoy listening to WW2 veterans (both sides). What I found interesting is just how many didn't go to war for patriotic reasons at all. For many it was about adventure, seeing new places or just getting away from the hum drum of daily life. Sounds like your WW2 vet had his head screwed on the right way, staying on afterwards for work & women. Work, romance AND education. What a combination! Take care ;-)

[@skintstudios]

$12000!? how the hell does a 16 year old get $12000? and it only looks 1/2 to 3/4 of the way done so i reckon like $20,000 in total. that's insane, kids gotta be dealing on the side ;)

[@jackofferman3762]

+S-moid productions We all need a rich daddy

[@SkilasSkilasGaming]

+Fordas Well, think about how much it'd be to buy a home and pay it off or rent an apartment.

[@skintstudios]

+Skilas yeh I'm not saying it isn't good value just how the hell is he able to get that kind of capital?

[@bem1942]

+Fordas his parents no shit. its in his parents backyard that isnt moving out haha

[@skintstudios]

+ISpartaChrisI - no I live in a small town.

[@dennissabarez3507]

i love how he thinks about spending money on tiny house instead of big house...hgh five bro

[@nariosei4765]

What a responsible kid! His parents did a great job.

[@John_R_Jackson_III]

knowledge is the key! Now he has the blueprint to his foundation he created and nobody can take that away from him

[@juliomichelle8705]

Except: Fires Floods Car accidents Theft Burglary Etc.

[@jex1689]

The kid had brains, he can get his own stuff and his own money.

[@Martabtf]

+Julio Michelle No it cant. all this things cant take up is "knowledge .... or the blueprint to his foundation he created " just trauma or death can

[@Djah1999]

Picture all the girls he could bring there.^^

[@jex1689]

He not think about girls right now, he's thinks about his good life ahead of him.

[@micmastaz]

+Devon787 Junior Dude he is 16, he's thinking about that poosssssyyyy alll dayyyy

[@jex1689]

micmastaz You slow

[@Katt1n]

+Amandus Henriksson About 2

[@zydrunasbobrovas5199]

+micmastaz dude look at the date 2011 hes 22 now :D

[@joelifts03]

Austin: Ok I'm done with college and I'm ready to move my (Mortgage Free) home to a property yay Sellers: You can put it on my lot! $25k Austin: I don't have that much money Bank: Low Rates 15 year fixed!!! Austin: Dang Fam all this work for nothing

[@joelifts03]

Jk but still putting it somewhere wouldn't be cheap

[@user-nb8yt2il2r]

Joester Plays rv park

[@makenizeeharlan9394]

In california ppl park that crap on gthe streets lol

[@mmoneyitswhereitsat]

how can people hate on him hes. only 16 and built his own little house. thats sick little man keep doing you! i wish i could do that!!

[@morris4069]

AWSOME, I tell younger guys at work that this would be the way to go. Buying a home this day and age is pointless, you need to stay mobile so you can go to the work. Property taxes and all the crap of a house, even if you own it some one wants to take it from you and try to sell a house if you need to move. I would look into solar power to stay independent. RV appliances will serve you best, 12v, 110v, and propane. Set up some 12v lighting.

[@OfARisenFall]

So you think an RV or mobile home park (as you'd have to park it at parks by law, at least here) might be best as the home itself is relocatable? Here in Australia property prices and taxes are insanely high and many young people, myself included, cannot afford a full-blown home, so it's one option I was considering. Could you give more insight into your opinion? I'm pretty naive when it comes to this sort of thing. Thanks if you can!

[@morris4069]

There's lots of info out there on small homes, homes made from buses, trucks, trailers and even living in vans and cars. Oddly enough I was looking at info of people living in their vans ( vandwellers.com) and converted cargo trailers when a disagreement with the girlfriend got me homeless for a month till I could get her out of my home. Any way that info came in real handy getting the opportunity to live in my van! It just makes sense to stay mobile and not have a lot of needless stuff. I wouldn't say a mobile home trailer that you have to live in a trailer park, I'd stay smaller and at worst have to park at campgrounds.

[@OfARisenFall]

Cheers for the response, will do a bit more research into it then.

[@philippexis8803]

morris4069 "a disagreement with the girlfriend got me homeless for a month till I could get her out of my home" she stole your home for a month? wow that's hard... why couldn't you kiwk her out sooner?

[@jaronduke3201]

I mean... I saved 7k with my wife which allowed us to buy a home via the FHA loan... our mortgage is $1215/mo which includes mortgage insurance, taxes, home insurance. Our house has gained 100k in equity over the last year, not that we are looking to move. I would disagree that buying a house is pointless.

[@MsCMB1971]

My only gripe is that the fridge is next to the toilet

[@Chris-zx1ez]

Sunshine I had to scroll so far to find this comment.

[@kacpermoney2820]

Sunshine you ever shit and piss out doors? Its the manly thing to do

[@kev8370]

Kacper Money I watched my friend take a shit outside once, he wiped with his bare hands

[@okay_then8472]

Kev Bruh wtf.

[@kev8370]

Okay_Then Don't worry. It was a long time ago

[@sullybellaap5995]

awesome, at least this kid is thinking about how to save while going to school, this kid is going to have a great future, because is already doing things by his own, paying everything by him self, stead of waiting for mom and daddy to do it for him, that's great! I wish this kid the best, never give up, life is hard and you doing it great for your age, and for the rest of the people being such a ugly haters, at least he's planning his future while you punks just watch and judge!

[@skn9895]

We need more young people with a work ethic and attitude like this young man.

[@DKomnicide]

I was gonna build one of these but I spent all my money on weed

[@battlegoose5757]

And then I got high, and then I got high.

[@GrowingDownUnder]

+Donkey Kong laws and permits would stop you anyway, at least you're not wasting money on weed lol

[@stlone9836]

+Donkey Kong I mean its your life, you do what you want

[@ganjah.e.r.bdinosaur5638]

alot of kids get playstationa for christmas and other electronics this guy gets a stove

[@Jason52597]

Just need some solar panels on it now. Good job

[@kdgc6217]

You are already brilliant, empowered, and an inspiration! Bravo to you to plan, learn, execute, and enjoy. You think more than the average adult. Congratulations to your parents for their love, encouragement, and common sense. What a bargain hunter!!! A producer, not a consumer. Your future is exciting.

[@hearmycallable]

You'll still need water and waste removal, electricity and you're going to have to pay for land to keep it on, along with a car to transport it. You may as well have bought a trailer and live at a trailer park.

[@huggylove1]

some load of weed gonna be smoked in there! well done!

[@thewhiteknight8305]

daersoulkeeper the crack shack !

[@Saartje05]

So he built a caravan.... I think buying one would have been cheaper. Less fun, but cheaper...

[@brianfredline8485]

But he can control the quality more easily. Travel campers (caravans) use the cheapest materials known to man. Horribly flammable and flimsy.

[@persebra]

you should do more reading. Brian Fredline comments agree with all i have read and seen. If the tiny house is properly built, then the quality of the trailer its built on is much heavier and stronger. the frame and walls are solidly built, better quality insulation etc. campers are not built for year round living.

[@Saartje05]

Brian Fredline That´s because they have to be light. You can´t just use heavy materials because here you´re not allowed to go on the road with it. And I´m using caravans for forty years now and they´re absolutely fine. In all the years I´ve NEVER seen a burning caravan and I´ve travelled all over Europe. And flimsy? Depends on what you're doing with is. They're strong and warm enough to handle very cold winters.

[@Saartje05]

per sebra Many do though. And when they're much heavier you can't travel with them so what's the use?

[@persebra]

Saartje05 jeez dude. you still dont seem to understand the difference, do you? there are many choices depending on your needs. need a sporty, light vacation abode for a few days at the lake? a teardrop camper retired and want to travel and see all the states for a few years? an RV. or want to live year round in a house that rarely moves- once or twice a year, that will last a couple of generations? a tiny house.

[@amandabruney3835]

very proud to see you do this for yourself. Major accomplishment! good to see that a young man your age has the inspiration and motivation to carry out what you really want! high 5!!