Alaskan 12x16 Shed Tiny House - Living In Style On A Budget

[@TinyHomeTours]

Shed Tiny House conversions seem to be a growing trend. Is this something you are considering?

[@ChazEvansdale]

I could definitely live year round in a place like this! 😃 Hardest part is finding a place near friends, family and work that I can legally live in something this small. 😔

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

Cabin in the woods.

[@estherstrategicadvisor749]

I've considered it for a vacation home and also to provide housing for others in areas where ADUs are allowed in the backyard.

[@micki777]

yes when I retire friends and I plan to build several if these for a small community on land we just bought 🥰

[@Mikefoxx55]

I just put a large shed on my woodland property.. converted it to a tiny house 6 months ago... 16 x 24

[@haleyhperry]

Tiny house, big energy. This is literally all I want in life

[@LoneTraveler247]

Same!!! I’d rather live in a van down by the river then having to live in a city that’s so over populated and pay out the butt for rent 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@johnbarnett9710]

Move to Oklahoma for a while. 😍🥰 I’m about to build one on my other channel. Stay in it while I start my container home build. Nothing beats living in rural area country in this

[@CrownedMeadow]

Same! 🙌🔥😃

[@CrownedMeadow]

@@LoneTraveler247 Lol! I appreciate that “van down by the river” reference. 😄👏 #SNL

[@wiesiawojtkowska]

Hi! Who of us does not want to enjoy a long and happy life? Just think how wonderful it would be if we could live forever in health and happiness! We could spend more time with loved ones, travel the world, develop new skills, grow in wisdom, and learn thoroughly about whatever interests us, to our heart’s content . Is such a desire unnatural? Is that desire impossible to realize? What do you think about it?

[@Intrepid175a]

You can reverse the handles and hinges on the refrigerator so the door open from the opposite side. It would make things a lot more convenient taking things out of the frig and putting them on the counter.

[@sashismith1022]

I thought the same thing when I saw the refrigerator.

[@InvisibleFeats]

So glad you said this. It drove me nuts to see that, but some people don't know you can reverse them.

[@delanimoon]

Clear roof idea is Golden

[@DamasKriss]

No gold. Is clear.

[@tamamoni8908]

I would love this for myself. It's literally the perfect size of a tiny house for one to two people.

[@grantrussell8288]

The smirk on his face when he says "two people can shower in it". Whaddaguy

[@carolynw8614]

😆

[@mistieseverydaylife4705]

I thought he said 2 people can’t shower in I could be wrong but I believe that’s what he said

[@Kitkat-mn5ud]

@@mistieseverydaylife4705 yep I heard him say it too. Lol

[@mightylawrence1796]

I haven’t seen him smirk. Maybe it’s just your wild imagination.

[@zendyk]

A smirk is an arrogant, smug kind of smile that people have when they are feeling annoyed, angry, or superior. I don't think that is the look you are trying to describe.

[@argument1582]

Yes! As a plumber I was wrinkle up at the phrase "hot water heater".... You self-corrected.... We'll done.

[@mikemcgown6362]

We (my wife and I) have 30+ acres in northern Minnesota we are building our final home on, but with numerous delays. So I'm planning a small house or cabin until the house is done and yours looks like a fine example of what I had in mind. Thanks for the tour and explanation of what's inside.

[@pauld.b7129]

Exactly what I'm thinking of doing. 15-20k for this, vs 250k+ for a house is a no brainer for me personally. It can always become a guest house down the road. The housing market is out of control, and alternatives like this allow people another option besides paying ridiculous prices. Something like this costs maybe 2 years or less of paying rent.

[@MobileAura]

You can build this same shed for no more than $7000 actually and a piece of land in a decent area is about five to $10,000 so yeah you’re right about $15-$20,000 for the land and the house. It’s an absolute no-brainer I feel people who spent 250,000 or more for house are literally brain dead. The only time you should spend that much for a house is if you can literally buy it upfront in cash and you just have so much money to burn that you don’t know what to do with it. Taking 30 years to pay something off does not mean you can afford it but for whatever reason people think that that’s normal or acceptable behavior. Keep in mind a $250,000 house on a 30 year mortgage comes up to about $800,000 if you factor in taxes and interest rate. Imagine paying $800,000 for a house that cost $40,000 to build.

[@JoshuaTraffanstedt]

People keep voting in democrats. They keep opening the border and illegals live in a house with multiple other families. They might have a 2 bedroom house for 600 or 800a month and have 5 different families there. So they're literally splitting the rent 10 different ways and are OK working for 9 bucks an hr. So we all suffer.

[@JoshuaTraffanstedt]

​@MobileAura 200k is a good investment on a house. Homes are literally one of the few things that increase in value over the decades. The only surefire way to do that other than real estate is gold and silver.

[@pauld.b7129]

@@JoshuaTraffanstedt Any type of home, small or large will increase in value. Not just stick built large homes. Not being in debt for 20+ years is more important to most than an "investment" that you'll die before you get to enjoy. Seen it happen to too many family members. Most will die with a mortgage

[@JoshuaTraffanstedt]

@@pauld.b7129 yeah, but by then who cares?

[@imhappyandyou.4003]

Everything about the layout is all that I could ever want or need and it doesn't look like I'd feel cramped like most of the rectangle trailer style tiny homes I've looked at.. Definitely a place I'd love to call home and where my heart would be oh so happy. Thanks for sharing and I hope that all is well with you and yours. Goes for everyone reading this comment as well. Stay safe and great out there everyone. 🙏🙏🍻

[@TheKrazysinner]

me personally, Id get rid of that clothing area and build stairs there and put the storage under it for the clothes etc, that will also remove the ladder from the middle of the walkway.

[@petercarver79]

YES

[@teresah.6696]

@Thekrazysinner .......Yeap, excellent idea for stairs in that spot, that ladder is just in the way.

[@le_th_]

Yep, understair-storage is great.

[@leannekenyoung]

Yup, because the older you get the more difficult it will be trying to get up the ladder. Plus you can have a deep staircase that can begin right at the front door when you walk in you can either towards the living area or straight upstairs to the bedroom. Then all the clothes can be stored under the stairs, with built in shelves/drawers and behind the front door you can have a couple of hooks for a place for hanging jackets.

[@memmckay8932]

Very good idea

[@sandeebond4514]

I lived in Alaska 80"s. Seward is a fantastic beautiful place. I love it there in those days and just a beautiful,tranquail,calm place. Thank you and enjoy.

[@samplott8388]

What a nice, genuine, and inspiring man. Life is all about the simple things. This is a perfect example of not needing the most extravagant materialistic items to have a happy fulfilled life. I aspire to live this way with my fiancé in our future once we have enough saved to move out of our apartment.

[@jonathankyser5178]

He says,"you don't need to heat hot water" 🤣🤣🤣 awesome tiny house brother! Working on a 12x24 myself

[@nathanjackson8233]

I don’t care what nobody says it’s VERY nice 👍

[@lillianhayslip7094]

👍 l don't care what "anybody" says...

[@monkeydink9933]

My man, when you corrected yourself with the water heater words, I laughed out loud and said you are the man! That was awesome my friend.

[@ihearttomtom3000]

The cabinets are perfect. Almost matching in style. Could just paint the bottom ones any color

[@vernonjohnson819]

i wouldn't mind renting the tiny house for a few weeks. So cool.

[@ruththomas1652]

Totally agree about the covered deck in SE Alaska! I'm in Sitka. Our winters are not as long and cold as yours, but still it is so nice to be able to sit outside all year round. Half of my 10 X 20 deck is enclosed for a hot house to grow tomatoes, the other half is seating. I had a corrugated plastic roof, but I replaced it with that double walled plastic. It still is opaque enough to see the rain and snow falling while I sit comfortably under it on my chair. But I don't worry so much about snow load on it. Cute cabin.

[@amandawilcox9638]

Nice to listen to a happy man, and watch him proudly tour and describe his home. Thanks!

[@ruththomas6361]

I live in Sitka, and yes, we get a lot of rain, too. I have as small covered deck (about the size of yours) and I even love it in the winter. There is nothing like sitting outside all bundled up and drinking hot cocoa and watching the snow fall. My cat appreciates this also. She has her own blanketed chair out there. We are surrounded by wilderness; there is no reason why it has to start at our back door. A covered deck is a small but very meaningful luxury.

[@anyaharris5617]

Best tiny house ever. I watched a lot of tiny house videos, and this one is the best for 2 people in terms of space, function, and appearance. And I also like pine. I absolutely love the covered decking area outside, with your hanging flower baskets. To me, this house is the one.

[@aapacheco23]

If you take down your current closet, you can build a staircase (with a rail) on that wall and the closet underneath it with doors. It would still have to be a little steep because of the front door but it wouldn’t be that bad. Another idea is to add a cat walk over the living room to get to the other loft which could be the closet, opening up the space downstairs. You could get ladder that isn’t so steep (still move it to the wall) and add a small table and two chairs underneath.

[@LaLa-yp6dk]

You can use a pretty fabric and cover the closet. (Like a shower curtain)✌️

[@barbaraberrier8840]

Was in Seward with my son 3 1/2 yrs ago. Went on a cruise to see the glaciers. It was drizzly all the way to our destination up to a mile away and the clouds parted the sun came out and lit up the glacier. It was so breathtakingly beautiful. Best vacation I've ever had.

[@marthajameson1319]

Painting the bottom cabinets to match the counter tops would look really good, and you wouldn’t even notice that they don’t match. Your wife is such a good artist she should do a painting on some flat white sheets to hide your closet, and it would also be a hanging art piece. Really love your little cottage❣️it’s so well planned!

[@imbritt4645]

Very good suggestions !! Hope he took your comment to heart!

[@whatadollslife]

two talented people living together

[@MissAshten]

I love how giddy and excited he gets about his home. His passion for his work makes me like it more. It's a super cute alternative living option and the exterior is really nice

[@kennethwalton2380]

I know One thing I’ve realized is people that have alternative housing have a bond with it more so than regular homeowners myself included When I had a 3500 sq ft house I just lived in it and now that I have about 200 I’m always thinking of ways to do stuff to it I guess because we own them and when I had a regular home I looked at the payment as rent

[@cdjhyoung]

I've watched a lot of videos about tiny houses but this may be one of the best executed homes I've ever seen. And it makes excellent sense for how it is being used.

[@Mary20002]

I like the way you built your shed and the fact that has a full bathroom is a HUGE plus for me. The kitchen is functional and practical. One of the best sheds conversion I have seen so far. Thank you for sharing 👍👍👍👍👍

[@WonderWhatHappened]

Normally I cringe when people start self-promoting their business because the way this guy did it was so natural it barely felt like it. He'd be good in real estate or marketing.

[@victoriacraig5859]

Great little cabin in a great place 👌🏼 the only thing I'd change if poss is switch out the ladder and build in a staircase against the wall, with the clothes and shoe storage built into each step.

[@wownewstome6123]

Yeah. If the distance is too short along that one wall, maybe they could run the stairs behind the couch and then up one wall.

[@poodlenz]

Maybe even a removable ladder that could hang on a wall.

[@krystaldelmonico7294]

you should switch the frig door to open the other way. It is easy to do. I would make the flow in the kitchen easier. : )

[@JoryBlake]

You inspired me to build my shed. Unfortunately I ordered my lumber from Lowes and got complete junk. They failed to pick it up as well. My dream is mostly ruined but I will try and salvage what I have. I'm going to Home Depot from for future lumber.

[@robhoffman2070]

Buy from you local lumber yard and stay away from Lowes and Home Depot.

[@delraydad7516]

Mad respect for acknowledging the cabinets. But later for people if they don't like that they're different styles.

[@nicolecelestino8615]

He’s so adorable, I wish you and your wife all the happiness in the world 💙

[@lukekao8136]

Suggestion: If you hang another rod in front of the coats then go and pick out some fabric from hobby lobby (closed on Sundays), not sure if you guys have one over there, you can pick out whatever type of fabric you want and it becomes a jerry-rig door of sorts. :)

[@leegalloway9508]

you can do that or can get an outside blind and roll up and down. outside ones would probably be wider.

[@felixcat9318]

What a beautiful compact cabin, I would be delighted to live there. His wife's artistry is fantastic!

[@SINternetEntertainment]

That is amazing. Thank you for telling and showing the water heater. There is so many that don’t tell anything about that.

[@SINternetEntertainment]

@@ThompsonSmith-dd2lo good

[@paranormalskeptic3893]

This is an absolutely amazing shed house, just unbelievably nice. I could see myself living in something like that.

[@kathyleibacher9170]

Pine walls surely make the place bright and cheerful, yet cozy!

[@peterbrook329]

Love your tiny house - just a note: you can reverse the fridge doors quite easily so they open toward kitchen.

[@riogrande5761]

I noticed the door hinge on the right which is inconvenient the way it is facing. Reversing the fridge door would make access so much easier in that kitchen.

[@jaimej.7165]

Maybe it’s that way so it doesn’t bang the wall when you open it.

[@wadekuhl9024]

I grew up in Kenai in the 80's and my best friends parents had a converted shed similar to this. We turned it into a party barn. Drank a lot of beer in that thing. Lol, Good times.

[@95lamp]

2:40 he plugs his wife’s Facebook page is cute

[@StepbyStepbyMiriam]

Your tiny house is perfect for you. Thank you for sharing. For me, I would have a not-so-steep ladder against the wall and then a clothes closet underneath for the shirt! I loved the pine interior and your porch area. It was lovely to see you wife's paintings there too. Enjoy!

[@LoveKate8]

Love it!!! You could consider the barn doors for closet space, since they slide. 🙂

[@nutcase0001]

Or, simply hang a curtain. A simple solution.

[@IlfStoyanov]

This dude has such a great energy. Also his fit is on point.

[@angelaharper856]

most fridges today, you can switch the doors so they open the other side - into the room, not the wall

[@michelleybells]

With the fridge being right up against the extended wall on the left. If the door orientation was switched, the wall would prevent the door from opening past 90°. They’d have to pull the fridge out anytime they wanted to rearrange the shelves or when removing them for cleaning. Sometimes functionality has to win over aesthetics.

[@pinktacogang]

@@michelleybells but having fridge swing right way is part of functionality. If the doors swung the right way could just grab things and put on counter rather than opening and closing door every time to put things on counter. Still would be enough room to take out shelves also (even though that's not done very often)

[@HB-bc5po]

Todd A but, can't grab anything if the door won't open!

[@mimiso2522]

I just said that too. Did not scroll down before I posted LOL

[@valerielove9837]

I did that for a living in a factory in Southern Ont Canada for Fridgediare

[@UnBoxLifeWithLori]

Love this Tiny home layout - it has everything you need and it's very nice.

[@rockettcassia]

I love how he shouted her business out☺️❤️

[@tomlangley6236]

I gotta say this is one of the nicest Shed Houses that Ive seen.

[@timbutler3213]

You seem like a really cool, genuine guy. Good job building that tiny home, good job showing/presenting it, and you seem pretty stoked about your new life so I'm happy that you've found a great woman and good friends that allowed you to have that place there on their property. I'm happy for you.

[@LUCKYB.]

You killed it .. knock it right out of the park .

[@marciaricksgers2018]

Love it! You could always add a pop of color by painting those lower kitchen cabinets.

[@queeniesarver9788]

For your closet area a nice fabric shower curtain would cover it nicely. Shower curtains come in many colors and patterns.

[@mikeelek9713]

That looks much better than I expected, and the layout works really well. The handrails on the ladder make a big difference. You wouldn't think that they would, but I believe that they do.

[@alc4809]

Agree. What you’ve done with this shed is great; true craftsmanship. Every detail you and your wife added - makes it a home. The sense of accomplishment you have describing it is so well deserved. Life throws some tough stuff at us sometimes and you grabbed the ball and ran with it. Well done.

[@jennashell05]

That little ledge above the front door/couch would be perfect for hanging plants!!!

[@borntoraisehell5353]

Well thought out tiny shed house 🏠 so adorable! 😍 💖 💕

[@cannotcostsmorethancan]

brother , i've had my second stroke recently and i live in a 12x24' with 6'x12' deck in the front , dbl loft . I rent my home in Quebec and planning to sell but downsizing for me was a game changer but man , am i grateful for minimizing my hoard of possessions . granted I have a smaller shed for my stuff as well as some family members stuff . actually thinking of building another one as I purchased mine . nice vid and nice little home man .

[@jenjung1090]

This is beautiful. Looks peaceful.

[@jimtoohey7242]

I live 80 miles from him. A window Ac unit is really nice to have in Alaska. I got one used. Especially when the wild fires send smoke on hot dry summers. Even a homeade 12v swamp cooler would cool it down enough to sleep on those nights.

[@Drtomterrific]

Only living in it part-time makes sense to me. I had a small house, less than 700 sqft, and loved it. But after a while you just feel so cramped. Also, a porch is an absolute necessity with a tiny home! You have to be able to spread out and feel the room to breath! IMHO I would have made the ladder adjustable so you could pull it out so it wasn’t as steep. I’m getting older, too, and that’s quite a climb. Definitely have to have a king size bed! We use a memory foam bed but we’ve discovered we want different firmnesses and my side broke down (I felt) faster than my wife’s. So our next purchase I’m gonna buy two twin XLs! That way we can get two different firmnesses and if mine breaks down faster again I can replace it without disturbing her side of the bed. I never liked seeing older couples move into different rooms like my grandparents did (but of course there are reasons). Great video.

[@chelsea.comedy]

He's so sweet. I love that he keeps plugging his wife's IG account, adorable. The cabin is great!!!!! Love the whale!

[@gailsgig]

Please paint the bottom cabinets white. They won’t stand out as not matching! Very cute cabin!

[@le_th_]

NO! In that teency tiny space, the entire cabin will *STINK* of paint!

[@bancaluvsu]

maybe he can wait until he moves to the main house for the rest of the year to do the painting!

[@le_th_]

@@bancaluvsu That's a valid point, if he is not using the cabin as a rental when he is in the main house (and I believe if you listen to his comments in the video and also observe the door handle of the cabin, you will see that this has coded/keyless entry for temporary guests). ....but that could be a viable solution, if he chose to not rent out the cabin and also if he chose to use paint that would not off-gas toxic fumes for months and months AFTER painting.

[@dougmac444]

le th oh how horrible to smell paint for a day or two. Jeeze Louise

[@le_th_]

@@dougmac444 I know right? Just go ahead and inhale those toxic vapors right into your little lungs. No problem there! /end sarcasm

[@raymondhoagland4976]

A nice shower curtain, that's what we used to cover our sliding glass doors. It's has wild life on it and very colorful ! Love the inside, just built a cabin with all tongue and groove pine. We love it, love your tiny house. I've been to Alaska once on a cruise stopped in Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan just beautiful !

[@danettepennington7602]

I really like you tiny house. You have done a great job organizing your space!

[@lhasaapso3360]

Wow, I am impressed at what you did with a shed that's only 12x16. Thanks for sharing.

[@deetee6118]

I miss Alaska, i grew up in Homer and spent. most of my working career in Anchorage. I came to Washington state for awhile but due to back injury I will be here for the duration of my life

[@tjn2254]

Living large in that shed bro!! Seward is lovely also.

[@kopenhagenkid]

Beautiful tiny home 🏠

[@sallithorpe1031]

It’s beautiful, they did a fantastic job on this 💕😻🙏

[@tarnocdoino3857]

This is one of the best “we did this” videos for a tiny house.

[@patriciam4123]

It looks fine to me. Honestly thats all anyone really needs.

[@jeffjohnsonfutdoc]

So true, honesty and healthy...don't need a lot...

[@zackstrigin]

This guy has the best on camera energy, man I wanna hang out with this guy!

[@stacykrett]

Hanging plants (ivy, etc.) for the awkward shelf space?

[@waffles2859]

Thank you so much. I love it, I’m going to put a pocket door on my bathroom. That way I can put a sink with a space for a washer dryer combo.

[@johnberry8117]

Excellent job on the tiny house, I can’t believe how big it looks on the inside! Orca is a elegant touch ! The clear awning is unique n cool. Thnx. For the tour.

[@OldCemeteryWalks]

It's really beautiful and I love the fact that you could achieve something so nice on a budget. In a lot of other videos, I see people sinking like $80k worth of materials into their tiny homes which to me is ridiculous, but great video. Thanks for the tour!!

[@chadaustin4339]

I absolutely love this house, this is exactly what I want of a house

[@lawrencedavidson6195]

Me too!

[@justinbowers7935]

This guy knows his stuff. Hell yea AK.

[@tatsf]

This is a great place! I love that you did it inexpensively too. It's big enough to move around in. Only part I'd have to do differently is the ladder! Other than that it'd certainly work for me!

[@federico83bg]

it feels very spacious thanks to the high ceiling. Upstairs looks bright and comfy. Congratulations for the house.

[@membear]

To cover the closet all you need is a long curtain rod and some light colored floor length curtains.

[@dennismackey1414]

Love y’alls home!! Congrats!! I lived near Seward ..... many many years ago!! I dig what you’ve accomplished!!

[@FindingPeace65]

Could use that shelf for some plants. Get something that helps clean the air.

[@angelabay-jespersen6205]

Hmm... sounds nice in theory but, he said it is hard to get to and you need to water plants... 🤔

[@FindingPeace65]

@@angelabay-jespersen6205 not all plants need water. Got to think outside the box...

[@shiralleehaggart72]

Lovely house and the Pine interior is gorgeous as well it is nice to see it in its natural beauty and not painted White like most of the interiors we see nowadays.

[@moniquewilson4179]

"And yes, I do use this shirt sometimes. So I'll be keeping it. " I don't know why that part was so funny to me. Lol

[@JJAVA-wt6eo]

Yes, he was PROUD of THAT one shirt

[@StepbyStepbyMiriam]

@moniquewilson4179 That shed would not have been the same without the shirt!

[@martinhernandez6506]

Good evening, thank you for sharing this video of yr home ! You both done an awesome job ! Shake the sleep off yr slippers when climbing & keep smiling !

[@pre-javelinaflips-anne1779]

Wow! You Sir could be the host of a tiny house vlog. Great tour, love the cabin and how you kept going forward after having to sell your house years ago. Cheers from 107 F Tucson 🌵

[@davelynch3064]

...The layout is Awesome, i watch alot of these types of videos and this one is definitely my favorite, Beautiful home, Thank you for the tour.

[@bosse641]

Would live in that little cabin all year ;o) Would be such joy.

[@sherribf]

U could always put a curtin to cover the closet. We did that for shelves in our bedroom. White sheers arent heavy and it would look amazing. It's great.

[@carolhewett3756]

What a great job. It is very attractive and meets all of your basic needs. My only suggestion is a sink in the bathroom no matter how tiny. It's a matter of sanitation. No toilet germs should be allowed anywhere near a kitchen.

[@brianking7549]

Idk why this was so wholesome

[@timtalton1709]

9:03 And just 8 miles from a volcano. 😭 i love it, though. Wish he'd explained plumbing, electric and total cost.

[@tanyaknudsen4694]

And insulation please

[@marthabenner6528]

A tapestry curtain. To cover up your closet, and a matching one for the loft. When my dad was a kid in Germany, around 50 years ago, the place he lived at had a toilet with a teeny tiny sink in the corner. Maybe add a little add-on for your bedroom, for when you're older, and you can't climb up the stairs anymore, or in case of injury.

[@tuwuesday]

"This tiny house has everything we need!" he says as someone who owns both a tiny house and a regular house

[@doggysoul2679]

You have such a good friend to let you build in their property

[@RossMalagarie]

I would have a huge back screened in porch that would extend into the trees. I would clear an area of trees right behind the house to have a backyard view from the back screened in porch. The trick is if you have a tiny inside then make the outside much more useable like with a fire pit, awning, courtyard, deck, or screened in porch.

[@deetee6118]

I know how you feel about Alaska, i grew up in Homer, got there in 1957 and lived and worked in Anchorage for a lot of years.

[@rachellemme]

What's the laundry situation? I didn't see a washing machine, so I'm wondering if it's a trip to the laundromat? Incredibly cute place with just about all you would need 😍. I'd happily live there 👍

[@petercarver79]

main house?

[@le_th_]

They have their own home, so maybe they launder elsewhere during their brief summer (and it's is a brief summer up there).

[@tinhinnh]

hand wash in the shower?