Building Pop-Up Portable Emergency Homeless Shelter (in 5 minutes)

[@ModernSelfReliance]

*Part 2 is live - Jim moved in!* kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHfRlYunrqmjqqs

[@dannydadog1987]

@Le-champ and both other questions above. First, you can make modifications to this project to avoid these hindrances - if you can build this prototype, you can design it better. Water certainly would leak trough the door in heavy rain or snowmelt, if just a little. So if you have a simular or double-sided adhesive tape, you can stick an adequate piece of plastic panels (like from the thin enclosure walls, thin insulation, water barriers, light roofing tiles of any material) on top of the door, wider than it, in a fashion that water runs over the top and down the side away from the seams. And then you can adjust the shape of the end panels to make it taller, add benches, joined tables inside our outside. If you want a serious fire burning inside, i'd rather go for indian teepee construction. Also a ventilation which lets the fumes out, but keeps the rain and snow out is probably necessary for longer stays. Besides, if your shelter catches fire from hot coals or similar while you're dosed off, i wouldn't want to experience that, period. Have a little imagination and experiment, once you've decided to build one - it's not an airplane model.)))

[@dannydadog1987]

P.S. Just noticed it's one person asking. I've no experience with bears, as in my country you can count on your fingers those who accidentally entered our forests from Russia or Belarus, unlikely lately. If you have them plenty where you set it up, burning fire and smoke is your best friend, folliwed by bear csa flacons and probably some strong razorwire wrapped around tge shelter, but i'd rather not risk it. Slowly chomped down by bear is one if the worst deaths imaginable. Good luck, hope you don't need it.

[@wendypoginy4972]

A very clever homeless man built himself a small sand bag shelter in a steep bank.Steep enough so that No one physically could walk down it safely. I assume he imagined it wasn't in anyone's way he really wasn't intruding he minded his own business. He lived the way for a few years before anyone noticed. When the people living close noticed it, they immediately called authorities and destroyed his home.I was so disgusted.He was a veteran. Living a bit of a crazy life and should have been left alone.

[@gladtidings4all]

It would be nice to keep a tote full of MRE Foods inside

[@KarrierBag]

Nice one, gonna watch this next, you done a great thing here, I been homeless, lived in tents on the south downs in the UK, lived on the road for many years and now live 75% offgrid on my boat, will be 100% again once i sorted some medical stuff out, but bloody well done, you done good, even if it did take a bit longer than 5 minutes lol Oh and subbed ya channel too.

[@levt2156]

Whether an apprecitive person finds this or it gets trashed, what a kind thing for you to do. It's never wasted time when guided by a good heart.

[@AnneluvsKatz]

Totally agree. What a good heart ❤️. Most of us would like to help. This guy actually tried. Bravo!

[@LindaT..KeyWest..NJgirl]

I applaud your effort too! You have a kind, loving heart ❤

[@jesusramos2679]

Don't waste ur time some people don't care about your effort to help them just turn the page!!

[@kennethmatteson739]

Hey, what were the dementions on the panels and how did you attach them? I'm thinking of building one for my property for myself while doing my house

[@terrydebord5105]

"E" for effort!! I remember Elvis the guy from Los Angeles that built tiny homes from scrap lumber from construction sites on industrial rollers. He included smoke detectors, fire extinguishers LED lighting and locks on the door. The City Attorney issued a cease and desist order and fined him. That was 10 years ago. It didn't fly then and recently another homeless person built one similar, it was destroyed by the city in one of the ENCAMPMENT CLEAN UPS. THE "tin can tiny home villages are APPROVED at the cost of $35.000.00 each. MAKES NO Sense TO ME. Kevin your recycling and building ability keeps me watching you. Your a great human❤

[@pattikelly8921]

I remember Elvis too! That was so wrong what they did.

[@ravenward626]

I suspect that local politicians cave to pressure from the source of their property tax revenue when they complain that temporary housing is affecting the property values. There are plenty of vagrancy laws that can be used to get law enforcement to supervise their removal. I suppose mobile "homes" like cars could let you move when it's an issue, but forming a convoy of sorts for mutual support might also attract attention. Considering how beloved the Roma are in Europe I have my doubts about the level of hospitality communities may extend to such groups lingering in new neighborhoods. Not that my opinion matters for anything, but I wouldn't mind seeing something like a cross between hostels and campgrounds in the down town urban cores. Something to provide subsidized utilities, and room for people to camps. By utilities I mean well maintained things like toilets, showers, clean drinking water, electricity to charge their phones, and even wifi access. Having those services in a centralized area would also make a good spot for a food bank and soup kitchen. By taking the edge off the misery of someone down on their luck can open opportunities for them to reengage. There are plenty of working homeless, this sort of thing could be a lifeline that lets them invest in other areas of their lives. Perhaps more importantly it might bridge some of the economic gap growing in the cities. When people have nothing to lose that can include hope. Many turn to drugs to numb themselves. But given sufficient pressures it can cause people to be angry and active rather than shut down. This can be dangerous if that someone is so unwell that they become agitated an violent; or perhaps even more dangerous those who maintain their faculties under the duress of poverty could loose their scruples when it comes to robing those with plenty. I have no idea what stats might reflect either outcome, but I expect it to be low and vary from place to place. Either case if it happens is bad for society as a whole. Something like this could also signal that the city cares about all it's residents, and isn't more concerned with themselves not landing on the wrong side of the growing gap in the wealth divide and inflation. But I suspect competing interests have more pull.

[@lisabaxter3186]

We have those too in the US.. one is valled tent city with tents instead of tiny houses . That was all they had and the city officials came and ripped it down belongings and all. What kind of heartless people will do that to someone that had NOTHING ????

[@margaretspurling8162]

Humanity can be washed clean gross animals. Entirely selfish.

[@JudyKruse]

​@@lisabaxter3186true heartless bastards

[@deirdrecorey3876]

THIS IS A GREAT IDEA!!!! I work with homeless in my area. These could go on an empty city lot with a port a potty. I would change a few things THIS IS A GREAT START!!! I wonder how many old garage panels are just sitting around junking up the earth. The amount of resources the city would need could be minimal... I know PLENTY of homeless that take care of the things they DO HAVE... ESPECIALLY for the people who own pets and can't go to a shelter.. This would be a safe place for man & pup...❤❤❤

[@Cooldudewhotellsamazingjokes]

They can't go to a shelter? It is because they cannot run their lives due to bad habits they have.

[@joedee1863]

Deidrecorey- forget those portable chemical toilets and think portable compost toilets (the modern ones) there's a good trade off for the off-gridders - see 'tera pretts' and Paul vauchi's back to Eden project.

[@StaceNyourFace]

​@@CooldudewhotellsamazingjokesStep off your high-horse, homie, and find some empathy and compassion. 😒🙄😕

[@MrBean5268]

​@StaceNyourFace you open your home or private space to the homeless and see how fast you get sued and lose. Its all risk on you. Same as a city. If they provide homeless free space, they will most likely sue for some frivolous reason and potentially get a free ride for life. Its all about liability.

[@StaceNyourFace]

@@MrBean5268 It's not all about liability. You're completely missing the point of this project. 🙄

[@thanasigarcia610]

Everyone deserves a shelter to be protected from the elements. This is so kind of you I pray someone in need will find this shelter and be safe and warm.

[@rhondadorey1723]

You're a fine man Kevin with a good heart. I hope nobody , including the authorities, trash this little gem. Your thoughtfulness and kindness may save a life. 🤞😊

[@kenlikness]

I agree. I do however feel compelled to suggest that next time you shorten the inside by a foot, and put the door on the end creating an over hang, helping to keep the inside dry when it rains.

[@Ollybus]

@@user-hh1vr9sy3m It’s not wood. He says at the beginning it’s a metal skin with insulation of some kind inbetween.

[@dreamzofhorses]

Imagine if everyone made just one unit for another human? You did something to make the world a better place for mankind. Thank you Kevin!

[@louisetringham5830]

You watch soon as authorities find the location they could destroy it’s sad that this man is doing doing a fantastic job. Bless his geart

[@coocookachoo2806]

The government hates us taking care of each other

[@Syrnian]

The exact same thing that happened in Vegas a few years back.

[@mariecameau097]

They make every places to a waste lands, if they pickup their garbage and keep it clean, police department want better them

[@VenicaMcMillan]

In order to know that your hard work went to good use is to actually go out and get a homeless person to give it to so that they can take care of it and put 4small wheels and a wagon puller on the bottom so they can take it wherever they go. This is awesome ❤

[@kl0an]

If you take the "puller" off a wagon, why not take the wheels and acles off too?? The wagon wheels (Back in the day) used to haul a couple of hundred pounds of stuff.. The old Little Red Wagons.. I don't know if they're made of the same quality these days or not.

[@juliefall2892]

It just needs a couple of spy holes .

[@jenniferherrington]

Are there many homeless women in Canada? There are here where I live. I am so very sad for them all. I hope that their higher power will protect them in their time of need. You are a wonderful person, Kevin. This is a wonderful idea to help give them some shelter.

[@saner6888]

Caring is always the first step to tackling a problem. ❤

[@heavymetalpermaculture]

Caring would be destroying the system that allows over a million homes to stay empty while people are homeless.

[@adamantiumsnorlax6493]

​@@heavymetalpermaculture😂😂😂 capitalism baby! Money to be made at everyone else's expense.

[@sandratweedale2579]

God bless you for at least trying Kevin. Such a generous thoughtful gesture! I hope someone gets to enjoy it without being molested for the privilege of a dry “home”

[@myrazocher4981]

good thing it locks, too

[@SWATStrachan]

Whilst I applaud your laudable efforts, and think that your heart is absolutely in the right place, the sceptic in me can't help but think that within a week everything will have been taken from inside, and the shell will either be trashed or find itself floating down the river. I hope that I'm wrong, but society rarely fails to disappoint.

[@lufc76]

Unfortunately I felt exactly the same thing... I mean if the area has homeless that would need this, I feel that everything will be taken, like wise, I hope I am wrong...

[@captain34ca]

I've provided about 300 shelters for the unhoused community in my area of western canada over the past 3 years. The only ones that have been damaged were destroyed by police and other violent hate groups, more than 100 are still in use

[@ShelleHolley]

I have worked with the homeless for many years, and what I have found that within the community, they are the most helpful to each other. Outsiders fair game, but within the homeless community, they share with each other and keep each other as safe as possible. If someone in the community breaks their unwritten rules, they police their own. It is awesome to witness. ❤

[@gene_takavic57]

I agree with you SWATStrachan. Homeless people don't paint graffiti. Kids will find this and use it as a party place and ruin it. An absolute A for effort on Kevin's part. It's more of a solution than governments are initiating.

[@johncbrown26]

Y'all gotta remember that he's in a fairly rural area in Canada, and not in the US, I'd agree wholeheartedly with you if this was in an urban area in the US, but I think it could fare better in Canada... But that might just be wishful thinking/hopeful thinking

[@sueyates3555]

I cannot thank you enough Kevin for giving somebody the opportunity for some shelter. I just purchased that heater about three months ago and it’s a game changer. It really brings off a lot of heat and it warms up the garage really great. My son-in-law liked it so well that he ordered two of them. He said the heaters were great for him also . As always enjoy watching your videos. Thanks for taking us along.❤️

[@rawleashley8805]

Absolutely brilliant idea. You’re on a path to house the homeless as well as building more elaborate Tiny Homes. Great Future for building tiny homes.

[@Cooldudewhotellsamazingjokes]

Tiny homes are horrible. They will become drug hotels before long.

[@Ollybus]

@@Cooldudewhotellsamazingjokes A tiny home is better than no home , surely?

[@KatYakfishing]

I wish I knew more ppl as caring as you are. Sometimes you are too kind 😢.

[@debbeasher-k4764]

Go ahead & be so kind!❤🎉😊

[@davidgriego278]

Every Once in a Blue Moon. You get to see, and Witness a Kindness, that really makes you appreciate, and respect, and Thank a Mam like you! You not only made my day, but whatsmore, the person(s)) who will use your little Home! Thank You! GOD BLESS!!

[@MothKeeper]

1. God doesn't exist, otherwise the idiot wouldn't let people become homeless in the first place. 2. He's got a deep voice to be a mam?

[@Fea2759]

Wow, I seriously think this was one of the nicest things that I have seen someone that you don’t even know ,and to try it out to make sure that it will work It really gives me hope for humanity this is really nice and thank you for sharing this

[@kingrafa3938]

We need more Kevin in this chaotic world. Kudos to you Kev for doing that. Stay safe and warm!

[@Wonkamedia]

Absolutely brilliant Kevin 🙏 I see that people have commented about the stuff being taken or sold. But you have to take a leap of faith in people. I am certain that people in real need would find this and be grateful. And to some extent add to the features within it and around it. It's a sad, grim reality that worldwide homelessness affects us all in some way. No matter where we are in the world. You are only ever one pay check away from being homeless or suffering some form of hardship. If this build helps just one individual it has done it's job well.

[@justanobody0]

I think the best part of this video, is it shows what could be done for the homeless at a relatively low cost

[@irmastewart1401]

Some elderly or people with physical difficulties would have a hard time with that door. Thank you for helping others.

[@waynedavis2505]

If they are that bad off they won't ever find it.

[@Taoss123KeyholeJourney]

Bravo, Kevin! I think what you've done is great. Some homeless folks will be very appreciative. No matter how this goes, you gave someone a blessing by your intent to help. This might be a new form of Pay It Forward.

[@outdoorsforachange]

Intent never helps anyone.

[@sda141]

I agree. Bravo.

[@Ollybus]

@@outdoorsforachange Doing nothing never helped anyone either.

[@pyronymph-868]

Small portable shelters which can be locked are such a help to the homeless population.

[@mikecronin8825]

Maybe a simple window and some ventilation. I don't think your average homeless person is going to have solar panels and a diesel heater on them. Pretty good basic design Kevin. Keep up the good work. Mike from Maine

[@jamesellsworth9673]

I understood that the diesel heater was to be screwed down. The 'homeless' person often has an income but not one that stretches to apartment rental, let alone home purchase at the prices Kevin noted. One need only buy some fuel. However, these shelters belong in communities that can provide common toilets and showers and general site security.

[@lucymorgan8859]

Hi Kevin! This is a Great idea, and of course you can through with the perfect reuse materials, and build! I think it may be a little bulky to pull around, but would be great if it stayed in one place. I think, if I were staying there, I would definitely want windows on a couple of the walls, so you could see who, or what was coming around, and agree with you about needing an inside latch, and maybe a handle... also, maybe a lock on the outside? A closable vent for air flow might be good... Personally, I wouldn't leave the battery, and the heater there... I think it will just get stolen, and hocked for a little extra cash for other necessities. I really think the cabin could be heated with just a candle heater... I used a couple of different versions earlier in the year to heat my living room, when my propane ran out. They worked really well... liquid parrafin candles (or a can of vegetable shortening with a wick) work better, and last longer than wax candles... I think it's great that there's a solar panel, maybe it could be paired with a smaller battery charger to charge their phone, or a USB charged light, and a way to make the panel easily removable, to lock inside, or carry with them... That's all I got, hope some of these ideas help!

[@justanobody0]

Well, I think his idea was to showcase a design, so show what could be given to a homeless person Canadian winters are cold, so a design without something to heat the structure might not be safe

[@paulpuglia8480]

Actually, you're doing a little Steve Wallace, Stealth Camping. That's really nice of you that you did that God bless you.

[@cyndaarce6986]

That's such a great idea. Put a peep hole in the door so you can see if anyone is outside.

[@DMF_603]

Love that shelter! I'd put the door on the end, not in the the middle. Coming or going with weather coming down, less weather would get in. Also, heavy snow or ice could make getting out an issue. Just my thoughts. And good on you for making someone's day with leaving such gifts🙌❣️ We need more goodness like this!

[@janet1744]

Open door down to the ground would let in water, critters, maybe small animals......

[@janet1744]

You have planned well sir. Now find one homeless person.

[@DMF_603]

@janet1744 door at the end could still be cut higher, not to the ground. Because, critters, absolutely 🙌

[@jaseastroboy9240]

That was my first thought too. The weight of that hinge up door may not be doable for some homeless people. I would hate to see jammed fingers or head impacts. By putting the door on the end you would maximise the water tightness of the roof and sides. It would also make cleaning out the structure easier, if there was a regular door at the end, rather than a door with a high threshold. It would also make it easier for ambulance officers to access a person that was incapacitated. Many homeless people have a dog for personal security and having to lift the dog in and out might be a bit of a detractor. In heavy snow falls an inward swinging vertical door at the end would be safer at the expense of impinging on some of the interior space. That swing up hatch could be difficult/impossible to lift from the inside with a heavy snow load on top of it. I did like the use of material. Insulation, strength and a durable surface all in the one cheap material.

[@coocookachoo2806]

As someone currently living under a tarp this is a great idea. Im not sure any municipalities would care to see these in the ravines, parks, ect.

[@ridgerunner9072]

Are you doin ok?

[@coocookachoo2806]

@@ridgerunner9072 yes, thanks

[@resolutionarybeing1885]

Great Gift!! Thoughtful! Generous! I be smiling.

[@donwyates]

Those composite panels are a definite plus when putting together a shelter, especially if they're designed with easy knock-down/flat pack in mind. Dwellings that are lightweight, fast and easy to assemble/disassemble, are immensely appealing to me. I consider myself a temporarily rooted nomad, with a penchant for small, well designed spaces.

[@wsmh20]

Wow, beyond giving back. The 2am walkby... interesting experience foe anyone... possibly the next user of the shelter🤗 Kuddos for your heart for humanity and what an inventive little shelter. Very nice project‼️

[@bboyshotty]

LOVED it! The only thing id suggest is putting some kind of "welcome" sign on the outside to tell people you're not invading, as well as a "safety/working/guideline" print out inside to help run everything inside safely and maybe even a "leave something behind for the next person" bin/section for things like water bottles/granloa bars/great sticks/etc. haha

[@jackiegluszczyk8369]

Kevin you came up with an awesome idea. It not only helps the land fill but it also helps the homeless people. Loved this video but you really need away to lock the inside so if people came along you can feel safe.

[@Bigbruce1985]

He mentions adding a latch to lock it at 30.15

[@SuperPenguin5495]

Yes!!!! more cheap DIY for homeless, young men! This was phenomenal Kevin!!! Thanks for listening to feedBack!!!!

[@davevillaire2990]

He's doing something. What's your solution?

[@feelingold2995]

@FATHERSOFBASS Says the guy who sits down and pees...take your meds man..

[@kingrafa3938]

​@FATHERSOFBASSwe don't need toxic people like you exist in this positive video. You are full of negativity in all of your comments towards Kevin's videos and builds. Is that a sign of jealousy or you're just a keyboard warrior? 😂

[@davevillaire2990]

@FATHERSOFBASS Find a different channel to be a hater on. If he was as cynical as you claim all he would of left was the shelter and the donated blankets. If you had watched this channel for any time you would have been aware of Kevin's legendary 'frugality' and would not have given away the new boots, diesel heater and the like if his heart was not in it. Go troll somewhere else please.

[@happydays59]

​@FATHERSOFBASS👈🏻🤡

[@carolinepambianco]

I think you are a very kind person....there should be more people like you.....

[@c.b.6350]

I just commented on your brother's video yesterday. About how the skills he teaches us are becoming more and more useful do to the housing crisis.

[@harmonykieding]

Kevin, what a great build you've created! I was homeless in the U.S. on two different occasions, clean and sober the whole time. I've been clean and sober 39 years, folks. It's good to see the number of positive responses you're having from people who are compassionate and caring. These are challenging times for so many of us here. Many of us are only one paycheck away from homelessness- one accident away, one illness... one hurricane, one earthquake, one fire. There is not enough affordable housing out there (as you pointed out, Kevin) In the U.S., corporations and the 1% are working hard to prevent and/or bust unions which are fighting to enable hardworking people to obtain decent wages. Society should provide solutions for people, or at the least, not hold them down, criminalize them, steal their possessions or worse. In the U.S., there's a bill just passed in Kentucky which severely impacts homeless people and, in fact, threatens their lives. This is not good, people!! I admire Canada, and Canadians. I also admire the country of Norway. I've been living here (in Norway) since 1999, when I moved to be with my Norwegian husband. We've had a roof over our heads since 1999, but we haven't forgotten how it feels to be homeless and to have no resources and no place to go. Well, enough said- I just wanted to congratulate you, Kevin, on your creativity, kindness, and hard work. Ha det bra! (have it good, in Norwegian) :-)

[@keithconway4567]

Those insulated panels are good for all kinds of structures.. great build...great prototype... freezer panels work well also... thanks for your innovative approach to building.. a favorite channel for me to get ideas...

[@ianlovi1]

This is very fricking decant of you Man!🙏…. Need more people like you on this Earth! I’m going to share this video on my Facebook.

[@vipingel8099]

All I can say is thank you for being so thoughtful.

[@Sandra.Sandy.Robinson]

I would be interested to see you go back and check on it in a week or so.

[@MageSkeleton]

Hopefully it will had disappeared. Because it's littering.

[@Sandra.Sandy.Robinson]

@MageSkeleton I disagree, but I figure that someone with the same or similar opinions will dispose of it, which is why I hope for a follow-up.

[@isaacrambo4142]

​@@MageSkeleton agreed

[@MimiMcWil]

@@MageSkeletonyour one true job on this planet is to put out positive energy…how are you doing?

[@Sandra.Sandy.Robinson]

@@MimiMcWil I agree with you on that one. I am fine. How are you?

[@freedomtowander]

Love the Steve Wallace reference! He is pretty awesome! You’re pretty awesome for fueling this thought process for society! This is something that we can all do and end homelessness

[@leoniecampbell3867]

beautiful man blessings we could use this too in Aussie land too, you are an angel.

[@SwiftRead]

This is what happens when Kevin gets left Home Alone ~ "Kevin.... Where's KEVIN?!?" We forgot Kevin !" Very innovative build ~ great job bro. Hopefully things will begin to change in the great white north before too long.... God bless (and sorry for the movie reference) ~ PR

[@desert-walker]

Good idea basically you have to seal the cuts on the roof. It will leak need some kind of flashing on that door to keep the water out otherwise very nice.😊

[@lucymorgan8859]

I was thinking the same thing...

[@MageSkeleton]

After he does that, he needs to remove the entire thing from the premises or be subject to fines for littering.

[@andytopley314]

Still gonna get a load of snow falling in every time you go in or out.I couldn't believe it when he cut a hole in the ROOF!

[@annwithaplan9766]

@@andytopley314 - That's the first thing I thought when he said it was going there. I would have expected the door to be at the end so that they'd have access to the entire floor. With having to climb into it, they won't be able to have anything on that part of the floor. I'm sure they'll be appreciative, but still, there are some who might be disabled, too.

[@albertafarmer8638]

Yes! GOD bless the homeless! @ all: please donate some money and food if you can!

[@eugenesullivan3889]

It was amazing, I hope a person or a couple in trying times finds that extremely helpful and a blessing!

[@bobbofly]

Something else that comes up from the creek besides a lovely view - thoroughly chilled air. The water acts basically like one giant swamp cooler. I'd maybe face the entry away from the water, just saying. Super neat unit. Could easily save a life on a freezing night. The State could be doing this if they cared about the people...

[@lasartdesignz7087]

One of those life straws for purifying water to drink and cook, fire starter, small window to let in more light, smoke detector, simple fishing kit with rod and reel, 😊

[@amandakemp1971]

Love the comment, "This is more of a Steve Wallis spot..." I could just imagine the angst Steve would have right now, just doing what you are doing right out in the open, haha. Steve is the pioneer and he's inspired so many, like you. And yet all of you have your own unique ways of doing things. Stay safe and keep the videos coming! Thanks, from a woman sick in bed for two weeks and tired of the news.

[@justme-dm7sb]

I love to watch Steve on all of his camping adventures.

[@jeannerountree952]

Great shout out to Steve Wallis!

[@jeannerountree952]

I love Steve. I will be watching him when he gets back!

[@bennyharper]

I am a homeless person and I think that you are doing a good thing for the homeless people in your area and anything you can help them with is a good thing for them cause I have been trying to get some help with a place to stay cause I have just lost everything I had and I am in a tent with two dogs and a wife and no one is willing to help me out with a place to stay or some where to go

[@MageSkeleton]

Comments like yours should be pinned. I do not know what area you are at, but Social Services exist for people in your position. If your government run programs and services available do not or can not help you then i'd ensure to verify who you've been voting for in past elections.

[@visnuexe]

Don't give up searching for opportunity! It's so hard to adjust to homeless necessities For sure there are ways to see your family through.

[@lanascott5627]

My first time here! Love your little house! I believe need all the knowledge you are handing out as one of these times in Canada or the states will need this knowledge thank you!💕🙏🏻

[@Tsiri09]

I was homeless and living in a tent for nearly three years. Nothing is as easy as people make it out to be. Check with church ministries- some will allow you to use their address for mail- that's a big help. I had a used laptop (saved up for it) and did online work at the local library to earn food for me and my cat. I had friends who let me use their address so I could find a job. Don't rely on other people and agencies- they're overwhelmed. You have to help you. You're in my prayers.

[@joedee1863]

@bennyharper - wish you were in my area bro because a number of us could help out with time and energy and give you something more solid then a tent. Bigger, warmer, dryer and more healthy. I used to do festival set up team back in the day. And we needed quick erection take down structures that were enjoyable. We tried teepees, yurts, big army tents with big frames, then we hit it. DOMES. Cheap, Light, strong, multi layer, plenty light, space , ventilation, heating, and more... First we tried the big pentagons, then we discovered more workable hexagons. They were smaller components easier to join , less expertise. We made them from rubbish. 😜

[@Lisahough4738]

When l grew up our church was always unlocked on cold winters nights, and provided food and blankets.😊

[@staceyvegamarkum4071]

I'm so happy to see you helping out your community! That is commendable. I would put some instructions for the heater and the purpose of the house for future users as well as some lifestraws, otherwise spot on build!

[@MageSkeleton]

After he does that, he needs to remove the entire thing from the premises or be subject to fines for littering. Or at least that's how it works in America.

[@visnuexe]

Yes leaving a note for the future occupant, and any govt guys to know what you are doing with the structure I re.

[@emmyjoyful1]

@@MageSkeleton this isn't America. Thankfully

[@nightskylights4501]

@@MageSkeleton, learn from this wonderful and fun loving man. Because you have a very big and rigid stick up your behind!

[@teresaedwards3659]

My home town was in the news today about the huge homeless controversy, Burien, Wa. You're on the right track. The corp my daughter works for sends them occasionally to volunteer in the building of tiny homes for the homeless. She took her daughters last time and they helped to paint.None of us need tons of square feet in a huge home to be comfortable ( as you are well aware).I don't know the answer, but caring is the first step to helping. God Bless

[@janet1744]

I hope someone builds on his idea of shelter for the homeless. A place in California has a community of small homes for homeless elderly. That is helped by city officials but it was only a small area for separate small homes that had bed, table, chair and I forget what else they contained.

[@ricktimmons5438]

Kevin, may GOD bless you for this. only suggestion is a outlet for a dinky plug heater. perhaps a shelf to hold items. a cot to get off the floor and a under cot container to keep can food in along with a few pots and bottles of water. because it is near a creek - rod and reel with a small kit fire starter and a tea candle.

[@charliewaters8302]

I love your heart 🤩 but I do have some suggestions. First there should be a small vent for the heater, so gases like CO² don't accumulate. Also the door seems kinda wonky, and hard to use. People are right about the stealing issues, you should put the heater and the battery in separate boxes with good locks on them. Also a battery in a closed space can emit gasses of its own and could also accumulate. Otherwise someone that uses it long-term could develop breathing issues. Put the battery and its bix outside, but you'll need to insulate the box so the battery doesn't freeze, otherwise it will blow a cell. Also there ought to be either a raised bed, or put some padding on that cold a$$ floor so there is some level of comfort, not everyone can sleep on a flat unpadded floor, (people like me). Perhaps you could install a hammock. Js Keep up the wonderful work you're doing, homelessness is a serious issue that NOBODY talks about. You never think you'll have to worry about being homeless, until it happens to you. Been there done that.

[@feckjr]

Great video Kevin! Your heart is definitely in the right place man! Your build was really good! I hope that when someone stays in the unit they are able to live in it and stay safe from the elements! I'm sure that the shelter will be appreciated by whomever stays in it! Great job Kevin!

[@MematheLion]

Great idea Kevin, God Bless you! Someone will be lucky to have this shelter.

[@edsomers7814]

You have such a good heart Kevin god bless you.!!😊☮️🙏

[@johncbrown26]

This may be my absolute favorite project that you've done, and that really is saying a lot! I love most of your projects, and the mini camper/rv that you did was honestly probably my previous favorite. But I really do love this and the sentiment behind it, and I hope this video goes mega-viral. Maybe then more people, who are able to, will want to do similar things, we have to get back to helping each other when we can and things like this are a great way to help our communities! Love this so much! Thank you ❤️

[@donnadixon8065]

Thank you Bro for helping the situation instead of just talking about it and complaining about it. You are a blessing. God bless you and your family and all those who are blessed by your efforts.

[@impermanenthuman8427]

I like that heated wet cloth idea 👍🏻

[@henrikstenlund5385]

Good job, Kevin. The heater could be outside with the air tubing flowing the air from inside through it and back inside. That is the safest option and very efficient.

[@Don-sx5xv]

Great video, when you think out of the box, you soon understand that there are infinite off grid opportunities in Canada. We need to change the narrative of homelessness to that of adventurous.

[@happyinparis]

Vety nice. If I were homeless, I would be so grateful to have this.

[@robertsmith4150]

It's going to take an act of selflessness on the wealthy to actually care about people who don't have basic needs. They are the ones who need to create change in the world without expecting something in return other than the fact they did a decent thing by someone else. Your heart is in the right place, and it would be great if this would help someone in need.

[@MageSkeleton]

if you possess a single penny, you are considered "wealthy." From what i understand of the laws (specifically in the USA) there are no such designation to legally identify someone as "poor" or "wealthy" so you having a single penny and someone else having a billion dollars are subject to the same laws and considered "rich."

[@sOdEeP406mUsIc]

''I don't know, you guys tell me what you think.'' I think we need more thoughtful and selfless people like you on this earth. I think you are as ingenuitive as you are thoughtful. I know when I was homeless just a few years ago, I would have felt like I hit the lotto if I had been lucky enough to stumble upon your creation. You gave someone in that position the best present you ever could... a great place to be able to stay alive AND start a life. Thank you for being who you are.

[@brettfisher8441]

😢 It's such a sad situation everywhere in the world. Housing shortage, impossible costs to buy or rent and tent cities have been around in one form or another since the 90's here in Australia. We have donations of a swag/tent for the homeless, but even that falls foul of the authorities to use. God bless 🙏 your efforts Kevin, share this idea with the world governments to help the homeless. Prayers and best wishes to those you're helping. Cheers from Down Under 🦘

[@brokeandbalding]

The authorities are basically NIMBY's(Not In My Back Yards) here in Australia not really helping unless it gives them something, even the 'solution' of adding accessible dwelling units (granny flats) to places that already have an established dwelling is a drop in the ocean compared to what needs to be done.

[@iamhere4now980]

Nice place. I'd love in there. I would him up that tiny home with a keypad lock portable battery charging back solar panel. When i leave i would put everything in and hit keypad. I would even have a personal security cam hidden, a few of them. Now, those boots look nice and I've never heard of them, however, L.L. Bean are my favorite to go to here in the states. That's a very kind thing you've done and blessings coming to you. Your heart is careful of the homeless and we need more people here in this country and ask over the world to come together and learn to live with little and lots come in the kingdom that awaits the children of goodness.

[@superdramaqueen21]

Your idea is good! Adding the wheels to it to make it more all terrain is a great idea. I'm working with my city to try to come up with a solution to our homelessness boom. In the States the local and state governments are destroying the tiny portable homes that people are making for the homeless, unless you go through them and get proper permits for building them. Another problem is we don't have suitable places to park them. It's a big problem, but I know that we can solve it.

[@joedee1863]

Superdramaqueen21 - together we can solve this. ' 'men (and super drama queens) become greater then the sum of our parts when they work together" Bob Marley put it this way "Let's get together and feel alright" 🎶🎸

[@PaulaGilmour-o3y]

I think this was a very kind and generous thing to do. I, unfortunately, am afraid that when you’re not there anything portable, which is just about everything, will be gone when you check back. Good luck! You are an inspiration. ❤

[@zara-ly2927]

Good Saturday afternoon! Very cool idea! Love your fireside chats too. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@KarrierBag]

I live on a boat in the UK and I have given the keys to my yard, i have had it 24 years now to someone who needed somewhere to park up and get off the road for a break, best thing I done for someone in ages, he is now sorting through all my crap and clearing stuff I not touched, let alone seen in 20 years. Helping people can mean helping yourself at the same time.

[@KarrierBag]

23:23 I got a diesel heater exactly the same, cost me UK £50 (about $65 CD / USD brand new, bargain heater and doesn't have to have diesel, there are far cheaper oils that can be used.

[@bryanquick3349]

you may want to consider a few small windows and ventilation for the second version of the shed - the frame seems solid, and I can see there are some small gaps between the walls and the roof, but in the warmer months condensation and dampness might be an issue. also, it's just nice to be able to see around you, and control airflow where you're sleeping. great idea, and a good use of material that would otherwise go to waste!

[@justanobody0]

I think the main benefit of this design is to survive the winter, which is the harshest season to survive in Canada maybe it isn't the best design for summer, and maybe a couple modifications could improve it for the summer, but even if not, maybe hypothetically in the summer, it could be used for storage (like storing cans of food) or other food (which keeps squirrels and raccoons from getting it) maybe it's more ideal to use a regular tent for the peak summer

[@johnettew3957]

Quite an adventure. I enjoyed the build process. Reading comments that I agree: door on end, a window, build several with a community in mind for safety. Would not leave solar, battery, and heater. This should be presented to agencies that approve homeless housing.

[@brianfurry348]

this is cherie....this is great and cool ..i would be scared tho as many cruel people out there that would be mean to hopeless i m afraid they would lock them inside and there is no escape window. to open or break to get out. but other than that worry i would like that if i were homeless which i have been before twice. i know u couldnt leave the heater in one cause of thieves and pawners. but even just the house itself like u said in winter keep cold air and weather off ya and if u a few people in there even 4 and recline back on the wall it would fit 4 the body heats i think would keep everyone warm in there even without heat but a small hole to keep fresh oxygen flow in even tho it has air cracks . cause as many homeless as there is they may try to get 6 of themselves in there to get out of weather so would definately need the oxygen. what a super idea and using scrape that is disregarded yet insolated. great idea

[@joedee1863]

Top comment brian 👍 you are right about the cruelty of a few psychos. In my area one harmless homeless guy lost an eye. It was unprovoked. But he's fixed up now, his Mrs got a place and he's off the street. I've seen others get attacked by mindless haters. That's why I do what I can and still feel it isn't enough. Something massive has to be done. A complete change of mindset in the general population. We don't need banks, finance institutions etc. ruling us. That's why I love the movie fight club. Fighting back against this f'd up system and winning 😄

[@annaitkin222]

So super generous and kind of you to make that and leave things for whoever found it.

[@heatherrenee8810]

I love that he said the Steve Wallis comment lol. Good work out there.

[@Grateful_Grannie]

Spectacular & generous. Great idea. I can see it working as an urban municipality project where shelters, heaters, etc., could be monitored for theft & protected to maintain integrity of purpose. Thanks for doing the project!

[@cindyfinn4845]

I hope that your effort to aid the homeless helps ,my rent goes up food cost have not gone down and Congress only kick the can every three months then they avoid a government shut down and if it does shut down we would be screwed disability isnt a living. We do have shelters but there is a fringe that wont stay in a shelter for their own reasons.

[@tupelomiss8315]

Your a very funny guy. You’ve done a great job too.fine shelter indeed.it’s not nice being homeless.I ve been there. Who finds this will be a happy home owner.

[@BrandonRichards1987]

Yes!! I just love these ideas you come up with. Keep up the good work “aye”

[@Sandra-jm4tn]

Kevin bless you for your kindness. This is the best thing to help people.

[@briandougherty-dh8md]

Jolly good idea! However you will probably need a few more to solve the homeless situation. Even so, YOU have made a start on the problem, WELL DONE!

[@jrlusay]

Bless you, Kevin ! Sooo grateful that you’re doing what most of us can only wish but 😅can’t (in my 80’s now) .😊Praying for you always !

[@randyhiggins9635]

GOOD INTENTIONS KEVIN !! CHEERS !

[@MelindaTurner-cl4lv]

Thank you for the effort you put in to trying to help anyone. Not a lot of people try anything. I hope someone gets a chance to try your little house. Prayers for your effort.

[@davidpickens3117]

Nice job Kevin. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@karenhill9495]

The homeless will sell most of the units u put in there. Blankets a some food and candles would be smart and easily replaced on a regular basis .

[@UPNORTHWOODS]

Kevin, ya crack me up. "I wonder what these people are thjnking about". Meanwhile, the people are thinking," wonder what this guy is thinking about"....lol. keep up the great content.....you ARE entertaining 😂

[@jonnyem.8859]

Human habitation takes all kinds of shelters. This is basic, and just what someone might need. Thanks for sharing!

[@Dav3Campb3ll]

Amazing work as always Very cool structure

[@judithparsons1920]

A brilliant design!! The metal must hold the heat!!

[@SuperPenguin5495]

After rewatching this, i would suggest try to add a little wood heater like in the van

[@valarieclark3530]

❤❤❤ So heart warming to see caring people sharing their blessings and genius ideas with other. This is going to be a Blessing hopefully for several people temporarily until they're Blessed with permanent housing. God Bless you ❤🙏

[@gedreillyhomestead6926]

I'd be interested if you leave the whole kit and caboodle how long it all lasts. I hope you visit once a day and record the erosion of the unit and its accessories. A good, kind and generous idea but I don't think it will be long before it's vandalised and all the stuff stolen. 😢 👍

[@ModernSelfReliance]

It's a little too far for once a day but I will revisit it.

[@kellycarver2500]

@@ModernSelfReliance Be sure to leave a sign that says it is free to use for a homeless person, just please be respectful, keep clean, and DO NOT STEAL THE ACCESSORIES IF YOU LEAVE. (except boots.) We need these all over the place, because our filthy gvts are deliberately making ppl homeless according to their satanystUN plans. And I think the fact it is a faraday is VERY beneficial for all who would be in there! Definitely will help the MIND.!!

[@Lindsey-el7wq]

Great job thanks for helping others who need a hand up. GOD'S eyes were watching you and your reward is coming.

[@Cannonreel1]

Love the videos keep them up!

[@delicacydelight]

I really like this, would be thoughtful to develop this design into a semi-permanent shelter for those of us that have access to quantities and recyclers. e.g. elevated bed with storage space under. Integrated solar power exhaust fan - solar panel with battery for LED strip light. Another thoughtful addition would be a basic roof water catchment and storage system, for example an adult can survive on 500L per year - cooking and drinking only. Adding a water storage tank would be a relief for someone needing the basics and is essential for survival.

[@joedee1863]

Plastic tubes, bottles with sand and charcoal for filtering rain water. Donated Hydrogen peroxide for sterilising ,freshing up the living space and adding oxygen. Keep the ideas coming, it gets the creative juices flowing

[@EmpatheticOne]

How much voltage did that drain on the battery? I’m surprised it lasted a night…. Freedom units! Love it!

[@ModernSelfReliance]

Once the heater is on it just uses a really low voltage to run the fan. The heater still said 12v on the battery at the end of the night.