515 Day Shed to House Conversion in 13 minutes {Timelapse}

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[@BetterTogetherLife]

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[@killerpopcorn1848]

What size is this one answer ASAP please

[@96ethanh]

If you have to ask how much it costs, you probably don't want to know

[@imhappyandyou.4003]

The structure itself doesn't necessarily make it a home, It's rather the occupants who reside within those walls that truly make it a HOME.. While this setup might not be for everyone you obviously have made it your home and that's a truly wonderful thing!.. Thanks for inviting us in and sharing your humble abode with us and please know that I hope all is well with you and your family!. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@oneflyinggirl]

My home is 707 sq feet and no problem for me. I don’t miss cleaning a 5 bedroom house that was also a facility. Freedom is priceless.

[@shermdog6969]

We had a complete Karsten home 25x50 delivered and set for $55000. Sold my home and paid cash. Best thing I've done.

[@jamesdavis2811]

Does this include finished walls, electrical,insulation, etc? I'm trying to start planning

[@SkylarTrahan]

@@jamesdavis2811 think it’s just the building itself

[@csscents5673]

@@jamesdavis2811 I live in Houston and there’s a place across the street from me that makes like metal buildings and cabins and stuff and I called them because they have a three bedroom two bath cabin for 1700 ft.² totally finished everything for 80,000 you just have to look around

[@maaingan]

@@csscents5673 those steel buildings are getting more popular. They're not great for colder climates, but you can insulate whatever you want with enough money

[@DAT-TEXAS-DUDE]

@@jamesdavis2811 Sheem dog is a lier bro

[@amberbrown74]

This is glorious! This has been a dream of mine for years. As a single mom of five kids, two with a terminal disability that impacts their cognitive and physical functions, my divorce and escape from domestic violence has destroyed my credit and I remain on government assistance 7 years later. I hate it and I am trapped in the NJ system because I am limited on my income and limited on what I can save. Therefore, I rent a home for an exorbitant monthly price and no way out. A dream of smaller living was born of my rural upbringing and now that the kids are growing older, I dream of a place they can actually call home. The challenges of bringing this dream to fruition are significant in NJ because of all of the government regulations, but you have inspired me to dream, and I am grateful. Many blessings to you, from one homeschool homesteading mama to another!!

[@missymyers7043]

My hubby and I have lived in 720 sq ft for 35 years! Didn’t know we were so hip and cool living the “tiny house” lifestyle all these years!! I have only one closet and the upstairs bedroom is a loft with no door. If we have a disagreement I can only storm off to the bathroom to slam the door! 😂

[@BetterTogetherLife]

That is awesome!

[@deercreekhomesteading9468]

New homesteaders showcases our farm and animals. Taking friends on our new journey. Thanks

[@growlith6969]

So happy to see small successes being appreciated and celebrated. Knowing what went into making it makes you value it so much more.

[@itsnotthesamething]

It isn't as fancy as yours, but we converted a shed into a tiny house, and have been living in it, on our 23 acres, for about 5 months. Loving it!

[@candidlyclayton4762]

I just cried watching this because this is exactly what our family wants! ❤️

[@Laggin6]

I loved watching this video. It's great to see young people thinking and doing things that are smart and so much better for their families.

[@crackers1039]

Yessss

[@kimhorton6109]

Living with no debt is the single best idea any fledging family can start out with. Build your quality of life from within, not based on possessions.

[@danclmb]

Kim Horton This project cost them tens of thousands of dollars. Maybe as much as 75- 150 thousand. I’m guessing they either had a nice savings account already, their in debt again, or they got gifted the money. But no way was this project cheap...

[@denisedouglas]

Kim Horton 💯👍🏽

[@MaturePatriot]

An Idea that comes too late to most.

[@InfernosReaper]

@@danclmb Their implementation wasn't, but it *can* be done much cheaper for those on a much tighter budget.

[@beardedbro8466]

@@danclmb They saved, or she wouldn't of said debt free. There in there 30's debt free. That's a major accomplishment and 99% of people live in debt until the day they die. If you ain't saving, your doing it wrong.

[@larrypatterson326]

My wife and I loved it from the state of Washington

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Thank you soooooo much Larry!!!!!

[@larrypatterson326]

Yeah my daughter in Idaho is doing the same thing bought a shed and now is converting it for a family of four just in the beginning of it

[@simplypatti6705]

Congratulations! Keep living by your principles, faith and dreams together ❤️ brightest of blessings to you.

[@robhill3378]

Love the fact, you two worth and agree together.

[@bobcholawo6787]

Gr8 place. Good to see it all coming together too. God bless you in your new home.

[@chrisfromontariocanada7978]

If it ever becomes an issue in the future and the kids/clothes get hooked on the cut off ends of the wires on the stairs put some heat shrink tubing over them. Cleans it up nicely and protects anyone getting poked. :)

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Yup! That’s what we have done.

[@Stubones999]

@@BetterTogetherLife You only need two ends, and zig-zag the wire back and fourth across the gap... that minimizes the raw ends and needs only ONE turnbuckle.

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

My first thought when I saw those cables was, "YES, a stairwell that doesn't have to be dusted!" Brilliant.

[@anniecrowbar9358]

So impressive - determination and willing to do what’s needed to complete your end dream! I am envious and humbled at the same time! I hope you have many happy years living your dream!!!

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Wow THANK YOU Annie!!!!! That is so sweet to hear!!! You can do it..... IF you really want to. It’s a harder life than we thought, but Way more rewarding than we thought also!!!

[@sherryo360]

Just beautiful, and you picked all the finishes I would have.

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Thank you Sherry!! All of the credit goes to Kelly! She designed every inch of our home. I just sort of told her how fast we can build it. 🤣🤣

[@nkirk0912]

I really admire families that can live in small quarters like that and be the happiest people you've ever seen

[@jwiheath1928]

Home is where you lay your head by enjoying family time blessings t you and yours

[@bbritton]

This is awesome! I’m in the process of starting my own shed to house conversion. I’ve applied to the Facebook group you made. Looking forward to picking your brains and getting so many ideas!

[@renesilva6132]

Screw the bank!!!!! Live debt free!! Good for you

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Yes Rene YES!!!!!!!!!!!

[@josephmerkle398]

Taxes

[@cbriangilbert1978]

Amen...if we could only get the entire country to do this and take back their power.

[@newwavepressure6478]

F me u know how much it goin to cost me i dont have any builder friends i guess if u hav 100k in the bank already i can be debt free to

[@owenpullen6356]

@@BetterTogetherLife I’m 22 and I did this and payed it off in 6 months and a lot of over time now I have more money to have fun

[@timthatshim8037]

getting geared up to do the same,lucky we own a sawmill👍

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Ooooooo wow!!!! Ok yes, I would love to purchase a sawmill someday. That would be killer!!! Please tell me more about yours? What brand/model? And may I ask how much a decent sawmill runs?

[@farmandyard3706]

Tim Irwin Awesome!!! Good luck on your adventure!

[@christopherstudley9374]

What a blast ! The best part is you being there for one another during the whole process (minus the 6 weeks).

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Oh thank you so much Christopher!!! So true!

[@sausanalialmusawi750]

Congrats and good luck with your a beautiful home and life.

[@WhiteManXRP]

Instead of paying the landlord, you buy materials instead..

[@curlywillowflowerfarm7705]

That's why I picked my home too. Almost there so close.

[@SHOzFST]

I’m a remodeler and you all did an amazing job! I’ve been thinking of doing this for years. Hopefully I can make it a reality soon. Nice job!

[@robertfreund7525]

Perfect, just perfect. Wish you all best and lot's of joy

[@franciscoesterripa7912]

I don't know what I waiting for !!!! I need to make the decision !!! Good for you guys!!!

[@brianlanning836]

One thing we're doing that has been a lot more useful than we thought... We put gutters on our house and redirect the rain water into a 2000 liter tank. Then we feed that through a berkey water filter and use it for drinking and cooking. It tastes better than any well or city water we've ever had. In the video it's not clear if you brought in city water or if you have a well. But having a second source of water would be nice either way. If you're on a well and the power goes out, you might not have water. And if you have municipal water, having another source can save you some money. You can also use the rain water for gardening, or if you want to have a source of water that you know is free from chemicals. You can use it to fill animal troughs or swimming pools also.

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Oh YES!!!!! In November we will begin our rain water harvesting adventure!! 😁😁😁😁😁

[@brianlanning836]

@@BetterTogetherLife I'll never live without it again. Make sure you get a tank that isn't translucent. If it's translucent, like an IBC container, you'll have to paint it. You want it as dark as possible inside to fight algae. There's a device you should use, a first flush system. It's a vertical pipe with some kind of float or plastic bottle in it. When it first starts raining, the water fills that pipe first. The float then closes off that pipe so the water can run over it into the tank. You drill a tiny hole in the bottom of the pipe so that it slowly drains off when it's not raining. The idea is to throw away the first water that comes off the roof since that will be washing all the dirt or whatever off your roof. You should also put some window screen over the tank where the water enters. It will keep mosquitoes out and act as a filter for leaves and other things. You'll be amazed how much water you get. With a roof your size, an inch of rain should give you about 1000 gallons. I'm considering making an outdoor shower with a solar water heater fed by our tank.

[@freetheppl5376]

@@brianlanning836 Wow thanks for the water tip!! Ur Awesome!!!

[@brianlanning836]

@Lemmiwinks We don't have any trees over our current house. So it's not an issue. There are a few gutter systems designed to collect water while shedding leaves and other things. Nothing will be perfect though. So I have a piece of window screen over the tank where the downspout ends.

[@farmandyard3706]

Brian Lanning Such a smart plan.

[@madmatt2024]

Am I the only one noticing that the deck has a better foundation than the house?

[@demboyz808]

It’s not a house it’s a converted shed, but you’re right it should have had a better foundation.

[@2010sinnamon]

Yeah it kinda cares me since there is kiddos around

[@madmatt2024]

@@2010sinnamon Well, it's not quite scary, for a shed that's being used as a shed its fine. For a house though, not having a slab or proper concrete bases for the supports will lead to uneven settling, causing cracks in the sheet-rock and doors and windows that don't function properly. To fix that with the house in place is going to be much harder than doing it correctly beforehand.

[@sanautin]

That's the thing, it's not a house, it's a shed and not built to be lived in for many reasons.....most of them having to do with safety.

[@madmatt2024]

@@sanautin What are these areas that it's insufficient might I ask? It being originally intended as a shed has NOTHING to do with whether or not it's built to code or can be modified to meet code. If a structure is large enough to require a permit then I'm pretty sure that it has to be built to code and that shed is definitely large enough to require one.

[@brookesmith8223]

I love their water dance especially when it was the whole family, lol. Super cute.

[@BetterTogetherLife]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 “water dance!!” Thank you Brooke for watching and commenting! Lol

[@nsaroma]

I thought their water dance was a viral moment......LOVED IT!

[@juliew1426]

Gorgeous! Congratulations!! You guys should be extremely proud.

[@tonyrobertson9452]

Looks great!! Iv been building for 38 years and I am about to start doing tiny Home neighborhoods out in the country...

[@danceswithdirtflowerfarm3417]

I love seeing the kids play and dance around in the background of all these videos!! It's so awesome and really makes me smile. You guys are awesome. We hope to do something like this soon!

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Absolutely!!!! Our kids never stop dancing!! 🤣🤣 🕺 💃

[@dawncheriewoodworth3449]

Shit yeah I could live in that house. It's bigger than my apartment. Nice work!

[@UrbanHomesteadMomma]

Wow, the finished product is beautiful!! I can’t wait to see the tour... I had to subscribe to your channel!

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Thank you so much Marie!!! I’ll be posting the tour video Saturday morning!

[@farmandyard3706]

You’re smart Marie:)

[@deanpatterson9036]

Your positive attitude, and you stayed, at the beginning. When it was primitive. Also, excellent results!

[@deanpatterson9036]

I am buying 3 acres of woods.

[@themohjangdiaries9457]

For some people this home would be like a villa... beautiful home 👌

[@SunshineFarm]

You killed it with this video! Such a powerful story of commitment and determination to make dreams a reality. Loved every second of it!!

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Oh Jen (and Chris) thank you so much!!!!! You gotta go and chase down those dreams for sure! 🤣🤣

[@deannelopez400]

Doing something similar when I finish college so I can afford travel and able to afford my modified cars

[@XaldinX]

How what do you do?

[@Paintsandpackages]

Dont do it in central texas or the toranados will roll you 3 times a tear

[@tylerw1774]

Fucking same!!! I can’t afford all these cars I wanna build and a normal house 🤣 not unless a partner helped me but for just me I wanna do this

[@ollieenger1424]

Both are hobbies for the retired, focus on saving money so you can retire one day.

[@algr3297]

@@ollieenger1424 I dislike your comment 😂

[@jenniferartiaga2028]

We are doing something similar. The suburban "American dream" feels more like a TRAP. It is a totally amazing feeling to have your goals change ❤ much love on your new adventure!!!

[@ronaldshank7589]

Because of a lot of "Professionals" and an absolutely insipid bunch of local "Governmental" people, the "American Dream" has turned into a massive nightmare! No monster ever shown in a Horror Film has EVER been this bad! Housing Officials and such do their best to suck as much money out of you and I through their own nefarious ways, through codes and zones and such. A long time ago, it didn't used to be that way. Their ways are merely "Big Brother" telling us what to do. I'm so sick of it!

[@yeahthatshouldwork]

Never seen wood grain ran horizontal in door panel and partitons like that....looks pretty cool!

[@bryonhart6571]

You have motivated me to look into our dream home in NC!! Thank you for the information. Now to start looking.

[@daddykirbs]

You guys are so better together! and brilliant. I loved the recap and hooked on the tour to follow ;)

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Thank you buddy!!!!!!!

[@farmandyard3706]

Hello mortgage free living!!!😀 Big congrats to you all! Love this time laps video!!! Remember the first time we came out to do a site evaluation before delivering your shed house. It looks so different now and y’all have made some really impressive progress. So happy for y’all! Really great vid too!!

[@carriea8165]

This is so beautiful I cried. I'm jealous that I didnt do this and that my kids didnt get the opportunity to grow up with their mom around. As a single mom, I should have done this. This is just awesome on every level.

[@brittanymcdonaldbarr1106]

Thank you for this comment. I’m struggling on this decision as well.

[@ericevans9507]

This IS the American dream. Congrats. You made it. I’m both happy for and proud of you. It’s Americans like you guys I imagined when I was fighting overseas. 😉 great job! May you guys have many years of happiness, light and love.

[@califdad4]

I lived in a one level Condo that was almost exactly this Sq Ft and it was very comfortable , but I was then by myself no kids yet. This is nice and you have that big porch that makes it feel like a bigger space.

[@Trapperjohn1000]

“Debt free and mortgage free.” The quote of the century.

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Heck yea!!!!!

[@ahuggins6]

Imagine a world where everyone believed debt only drags you down. What if EVERYONE was debt free? What would our economy look like?

[@ThatKid22101]

@@ahuggins6 probably prosperous, if housing and education were basic rights for everyone, we'd have more money to spend on everything else, like... waaay more money to spend on everything else.

[@showton8333]

@@ThatKid22101, education should be up to the one who wants it, to acquire it. Housing the same as well. My great-uncle told me many years ago: "If you want it badly enough you'll find a way. If you don't (want it badly enough) you'll find an excuse." Te problem is that too many are unwilling to do the work and make the sacrifices to get what they want.

[@paulselena7315]

That's my cousin in the black Larry I saw the last name lol I was like hey that looks familiar lol that's crazy just a random video on my KZbin feed.

[@JOHNJOHNHUNGRY]

Paul Selena cool

[@michaelmannle864]

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[@harmonymomentofbeing5753]

Liiiisten me and my husband would have divorced and remarried about 10x already doing this project together lmbo.good job guys really good job

[@OurMountainHome316]

New subscriber here!!! I can't wait to watch some of your older videos. We are ALSO a family of 6! In 2018 we bought raw land and a 12x40 shed. It is still not finished... But we've also decided to space out the projects to stay out of debt! It'll get there someday. 🤷🏼‍♀️ We've only recently begun a KZbin channel and started documenting out journey. 😊

[@BetterTogetherLife]

That’s amazing congrats!!! If you do want to see the whole process, we made this Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL0FDjkYOA0myAKa_YGTmQShm0yA2M1yyO

[@ikamustika3504]

Beautiful home. And debt free...well done

[@rneustel388]

That ending is not fair, not fair at all!! I absolutely love this home and hope your life there is everything you imagine!

[@BetterTogetherLife]

I am VERY SORRY! I had no idea that the ending was going to be so upsetting. Not just you. SORRY!! Have you seen the tour video? It is the next video that should have popped up. PLEASE COMMENT there also!!

[@rneustel388]

@@BetterTogetherLife I really was just joking! I’ll certainly watch the tour because I really loved what I saw in the first video. I did subscribe to your channel, though.

[@lritz1]

This might be a silly question but I genuinely would love to know…How did you guys/your husband know how to do everything? I mean like everything? Like the pipes in the ground outside, where to put them, how deep to dig, just knowing to dig period, and even like knowing who to get help from, but also the simple things like how to do a door frame or when to use a table saw??? My mind is more blown on the fact that you guys were able to create this basically all DIY lol and how you guys knew what to do and how to do it. I mean sure I could google it but I wouldn’t even know WHAT I needed to google lol I am so impressed. Very happy for you guys. This is such a dream of mine 🥰 d Thank you for sharing with the rest of us❤ such a beautiful home and family

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Hi there Lisa, thank you soooooo much for your comment. I honestly had ZERO clue or skills on how to build anything!!! I just started. I bought a basic Ryobi cordless set of tools and I started building stuff. First was a small stool, then some garden beds, and then WATCH THIS VIDEO…. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKjNqqlqj6lomtU Skip to the middle of the video and you’ll see how CLUELESS I was about construction. NO IDEA. 🤣🤣🤣 But I somehow figured out how to build “a home for rabbits” way before I figured out how to build a home for humans. And then of course, I outsourced things like rough plumbing and electric. I don’t care to know those things. And then I found a friend that does construction and I paid him to do some of the work on our home and to use me as his assistant. So I was able to learn even more skills. But mainly, you just gotta jump in the water!

[@vickydalton5771]

Congratulations 🎉😊. That is such a brilliant idea never would have thought of make a shed into a beautiful home. That’s what me and my husband needs really bad. I absolutely love ❤️ it. What a GREAT job you guys have done. And thank you for putting it on here to show everyone you can have a home. Love it

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Thank you so much Vicky!! Please stay tuned and subscribe so you don’t miss the tour SATURDAY MORNING!!!!

[@Melissa-yi6hx]

Very best love story ever❤ love the home congratulations and bless the Lord❤

[@mikebeasley553]

Leaving the gambrell ceiling exposed is a great idea.

[@BetterTogetherLife]

We love it yoo

[@cabinlifeatedensprings1710]

You guys have done a wonderful job. I love it. I feel like we have done everything backwards and everything happened that to prevented us moving forward with our homestead. We have 12 acres and we put our shed on it to convert. And everything and anything happened to prevent us from getting the work done. From illness to taking care of an ill parent to death to cancer and surgery and more death and more surgeries. We got to a point that we just said ok. After fighting for four years to get it done. We let go and took care of the real important things, for family. Things are better. We are sad for the lose of family members and praise God they are cancer free and doing well. I’m happy to say October 31st is my husband s last day at work after being a journeyman electrician for 30 yrs. he’s going back to school to learn a trade that he can make his own schedule. I see landscaping in our near future. And lots of improvement at our cabin. I love it when I look out over our land. It’s the most freeing feeling. I love the deer walking up by the back barn and playing peekaboo with our huskies. I have not laughed that hard in so long. And when it’s so hot you can’t take it anymore then we see our husky push through the back gate and run as fast as she could to jump into the pond. It’s like you are pushed to work as hard as your body will let you. And you think why am I doing this. Then you look up and see the most beautiful site all around you. And it’s all yours. I hope that someone will read this and understand that it’s not easy. Like when you still lived in the suburbs and were paying a thousand a month to get our land and cabin paid off but we did it. And how for two solid years we collected everything we could from habitat for humanity and goodwill and yard sale and the curb. And it’s all our and it looks great. I like it better than our big suburban home with all the showroom furniture in it. It’s pure joy to live an intentional life. Where sacrifice pays off. And it certainly did for you guys! God bless your family and your home! Leslye

[@BetterTogetherLife]

THIS is soooooo amazing!!!!!!!! Thank you thank you for sharing your story, I read every word and it gives us soooooo much joy and we can not wait until you comment back in the future saying, WE DID IT!!!!! We are full time living on our land!!

[@JamesCouch777]

It might be easy for some folks but for us it took a lot of hard work and sacrifice and working through and in spite of serious health issues. Never give up.

[@cabinlifeatedensprings1710]

James couch it would have been awesome if we had not had to put our homestead on hold. Our problem came in when family we were responsible for lived in another city. And it was not just one family member it was several. But when we made the sacrifice to let go of our own dreams for a while to care for our parents many doors were opened. And it brought me back to an area that I can get help for my psoriatic arthritis mutalins. Mutalins is the most extreme form of arthritis you can have. So for me to have done as much as I have is a miracle. Very soon we will be back at it. Now that my father is cancer free. He had three surgeries and will need one more but he is going to get through it. And almost everything has been handled from my father in laws estate. That was the biggest job we have ever taken on. I’m looking forward to being in our cabin again. And moving forward with plans to improve the land. And there is a boat in our future. We are five minutes to the boat dock of a very large river in Tennessee. If I had it to do over, I would still choose taking care of our family even if it means our desires are put on hold. Family first. And then the blessing pour in. The year we had with my father in law was priceless. I wish we had another year. My dreams may have been on hold but I will not give completely up on them even with severe arthritis. Leslye

[@JamesCouch777]

@@cabinlifeatedensprings1710 that is a beautiful testamony. Yes, people are always more important than things...lay not up treasures on earth but in heaven. You will be blessed in this life and the life to come.

[@lesleyharris3198]

Congrats on turning a shed into a beautiful home, looking forward to seeing the interior all finished, but can we also have a homestead update, please.

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Lesley I sooooooooooo understand what you are saying!!! We are going to get some of these Shed to House videos out of our system so that it makes the masses happy (because let’s be honest, these videos are watched way more!) Then I will be go back to the daily homesteading life! Plus it is getting to fall weather so we can finally start growing again!!

[@kevinhundertfund6601]

@@BetterTogetherLife The question is total cost with land

[@jjj32801]

Came over based on The Hollar Homestead recommendation. Looking forward to finding out about your deck that they raved about.

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Oh really?!! Wow that’s awesome! Did Ben and Meg recommend us?? Or did you just see that they were on our channel? No matter what the Hollars are THE BEST!!!!!!!!! We just love them to death! Plus our kids adore their boys as well!!! So many “!!!!!” 🤣🤣

[@dorishidson4834]

You both are ingenious. Love your home

[@gilhamhomestead]

Papa Pepper 🌶️ sent me here. Hello!!!😁 Looking forward to binge watching some videos.

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Wow THANK YOU Gilham for checking us out! I really appreciate it!!!!! Tell us a little bit about yourself? We love meeting new people here on KZbin! :)

[@left4dead855]

"I could be wrong" but I don't think that floor system was engineered to hold that kind of weight. I love it tho! 👍🏻

[@snoogs30]

You totally left me hanging! Lol, I'm excited to see the next video, as always. Beautiful work y'all.

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Hahaha, I PROMISE!!! The next video you will FINALLY get to see the full tour!

[@patriciamedlin8638]

I think ya'll did a great job. A lot of mobile homes aren't build that good. One the to, if you ever want or need extra room you can always close in one of the porches.

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Yup!!!! That is what our thought has been also. 😁😁😁😁

[@farmandyard3706]

Patricia Medlin yes, these are built so much better then a mobile home.

[@paulparks3588]

I did my stairs the exact same way that's a great looking home

[@DixieGirl9876]

Well done! We did something similar back in the 90's but with a traditional size home. Boy, it's a real pain living in an unfinished house while you finish it isn't it?. lol

[@jimmyhunt9081]

Yeah, most definitely could live in that. That is alot of people's dream spot

[@kernow..exp.]

love your loftshed I'm based in the UK and embrace solar technology I would love to live in a shed like what you got folks regards from Mark and Cornwall UK

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Thank you Mark!!!!! We wish you all the luck!!!!

[@nubfishin9152]

As long as there is internet access, some folks could live in a 70sq ft room.

[@BoeingJetTech]

I lived in a van with less than 70sq ft. Anything is possible. Besides, I was happier there than the 1960sq ft house I left prior to living in the van

[@kiyoponnn]

@@BoeingJetTech I'll take the 2000 sq ft house anyday

[@eutimiochavez415]

U are right on

[@INTERNATIONALvids]

I got lucky, moved to rural Tennessee but very close to town, and the county just got gigabit internet. 1000mbps

[@shijshi]

The style is beautiful.

[@IW1896]

Me and my wife's plans next year.looks great 👍

[@MigraineCraftsman]

Looking good, I like how the whole family was involved /cheers to you guys.

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Thanks a bunch!!!! Yup, it’s been great to have the kids learn a few building skills along with me!

[@MigraineCraftsman]

@@BetterTogetherLife That is what life is all about :-)

[@robmullin1128]

The house is really cute,however I imagine the amount of money put into the entire project could have been used to just buy a regular house.

[@willieoliver1507]

These only cost 9 grand and with 750$ you can get insulation and electrical already done for you. The rest probably costs like 10 grand so 19k is cheap here. Your not finding a house cheaper.

[@DeborahLong7777]

@@willieoliver1507 great point

[@maleidi]

And the resources and energy spent to acomodate all of that. That’s not ecologically sustainable

[@myfb3936]

The thing that cost a fortune.. and i mean a fortune is.. the land.. and then getting water and electric back there. I have land out in south Texas on 125 acres. I’ll just say.. I build a house out around 50 acres out from my home as my hunting cabin. House was a small 3 bedroom, 2 restroom. Cost me around $25,000. Now to get water and electric out there cost me another $20,000 alone lol. If I were to assume.. this cost around $150,000. Excluding the land. Now although this is a lot of money.. depending where you live it’s no. A cheap Cali home is $550,000 lol

[@zososldier]

@@willieoliver1507 $10k just in appliances and lighting. You are also not getting electrical and insulation for $750 that is fit for living in or anywhere close to what these people put in. Seeing how just the electrical panel and breakers for a home is going to run you around that, not even including spray foam. Spray foam is average around $2 a board foot. 15' wide x 40' long x 3" thick x $2 = $3600 just for the roof foam. Then you have to add in the cost of cabinets, sinks, tubs, tile, counters, flooring, paint, that deck etc. This project would be comparable to a trailer house in cost and it would have been done in a week or 2 instead of a year.

[@farpointgamingdirect]

Damn thing is bigger than the house I live in now

[@jerryforeman4543]

I like your ceiling fans and sliding door!

[@j.p.9295]

I love your house i can definitely live in one of these . Terrace is fantastic. 💕👍

[@harmanpabla7315]

I think you guys are awesome. It takes a lot of courage to do what you guys did. I'm digging deep within myself to do the same. God bless you and your family 🙏 wish you guys the best.

[@ChakatNightspark]

Hmm, Perhaps one day for the Future, you could like do another shed to house conversion. One that is Smaller on the land. with 2 bedrooms. and 2 bathrooms, with Kitchen in the middle. For when your 2 Oldest kids are around 16 or 17 years old to live in. Perhaps could make it like a teaching tool for them for when they are ready to get there own place to live.

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Yuuuuup!!!! That is one of the options that we have planned. Let the kids build their own house!!! How amazing would that be for this to learn!!!

[@caseysimon6357]

Chakat Nightsparkle ...their... ? 🤦‍♂️🖕🏽

[@leanwoodworks]

In the future.. remember that the interior molding and trim industry to follow suit from pressure of home designers and others. Changed how molding and trim was installed by method and design. The cavity on the back of all trim and molding is there so molding can be glued up.. I use construction adhesive. (liquid nails original) and a commercial 3m holt melt gun.. the intent goes like this.. we prefit and precut all the pieces.. paint the pieces.. glue up by by making quarter sized dots of construction adhesive every 8 inches or so... and then place a few dots of hot melt to provide initial bond. I realize this takes time.. I realize its way over the top... but it is how its done... I do have customers now I come across from time to time that demand it... I personally dont have it done that way in my home except for around a few doors and it does look amazing when done this way.

[@nunyabizness3890]

@@leanwoodworks We have this glued-on trim molding in the "new" part of our house, but it doesn't stay on. Keeps falling off. I prefer something nailed on!

[@essex1st]

Hi , that is a great idea , it shouldnt cost too much and with their experience will be a breeze to do . Also have some panels on the roof for solar piwer electric and a solar water heater linked to the wood burner heater for winter .

[@XxGyromancerXx]

My one bedroom apartment is 750sqft. I could easily live in that.

[@BetterTogetherLife]

😁😁😁👍🏻👍🏻

[@justmecarolyn977]

I so wish my family could fit in a Shed House I totally would do it! Good Job guys!!

[@chefdontrun7436]

I was seriously pondering doing something similar when I still lived in the Waco area. Now that I live in Southern California, there’s nothing I want more than to live mortgage free back in Texas.

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Oh yikes, yea I’d get out of there FAST!

[@Willaren]

This was amazing all around! You guys must be so proud of all your hard work and perseverance. Thanks for sharing the journey.

[@BetterTogetherLife]

It helps to see it all come around in a short timespan. There are many days when we think we haven’t made any progress, but this video helps us see how much we have accomplished!

[@stephenbandy5942]

I love it! My family and I are from Houston as well and are at the beginning of THINKING about doing the same thing!! I’m tired of working long hours and missing everything my family does!!!! Good inspiration, thanks!

[@carolsuesamuelson7935]

This is one of the nicer shed to home I have seen. Good job. Thank you for posting.

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Thank you! Just wait until the tour video!

[@carlacowling1789]

This looks amazing! You guys worked so hard!

[@horizon2667]

I'm bout to start the same journey 33 single male. Buying 5 acres of land this Monday:))

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Awesome! Huge congrats!!

[@bonniesiefert6872]

You have every right to be proud of yourselves! Such a beautiful home you have built! Enjoy it!!!

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Thank you sooooo much Bonnie!!!!!!

[@raindog98546]

Sanding pressure treated lumber without a mask... yikes.

[@Loadedwhisperer]

I know how expensive labor can be especially for a carpenter.it's a good thing your husband knows exactly what he's doing because that right there would cost you more than material.

[@NomadicSociety]

yeah the cost all get astronomical if you cant do all the hard work!

[@kevinbaker6168]

Very nice small home. I can see that as an parent's retirement/visit home if you outgrow it. It would be ideal for me, a retired single person.

[@KayIsGreatful]

So Beautiful!!! Excellent trade off from the city living! Namaste🦋

[@CAJUNBEE]

I'm curious how much it cost? I am debating a barndominium or go small like this all our kids are grown.

[@romanheritagefarms]

Susanne Perrin if you go to there website you can download their expense report. It has a total breakdown of everything.

[@TheWitchofWhiteTailHollow]

Just know that there are lots of changes you must make to get something approved by building codes.

[@ModernNeandertal]

Nice work. Save yourself some hand agony and cover those exposed cut off cable ends on the stairway. Slip on the stairs and grab at the cable and the exposed cable ends will mess you up.

[@cabbyhubby]

Better to live in a shed than Houston any time !

[@BetterTogetherLife]

Agreed!!!!! 🤣🤣

[@anthonymoser46]

It's better to live in a shed then any city any were

[@F15ElectricEagle]

Better to live anywhere but Houston.

[@suesally2103]

I love TEXAS !

[@kathyyoung1774]

Houston, Texas ! No wonder you don't have an accent! ~ grew up in Beaumont. 🤣😆😂😄🤣😆

[@brianwilson9501]

Hell yeah. I'd (and family) be happy with any home.