Woman Living in a 10' x 11' Shed Converted into a Budget Tiny House

Always open to new adventures, Heather has travelled the world, she has lived full-time in a van, and now she's in a tiny she-shed where she's dedicating herself to building community, dancing as much as possible, and being creative in her work and with her art. Join us on a tour of her unique and beautiful DIY tiny house. The shed is 10'x11', it's built on a concrete pad, it's fully insulated, it cost $5,000 CAD to build, and it's more spacious than you think.
You can follow Heather's thoughtful, inspiring, and hilarious adventures here:
/ travels.of.heather
/ @growingwildheather
The shed has a sleeping loft, which is stacked on top of a closet loft, which is stacked on top of a cozy couch nook. Yes, it's a little tight but she managed to fit 3 levels in the shed so that she'd have space for everything she needed. There's also a wood stove for heat, a spacious kitchen with a surprising amount of storage, a home office with a view, and even a composting toilet.
For electricity she is hooked up to an extension cord, and for water she carries in her drinking water, and she has access to the main house for washing dishes and showering.
After 3 years on the road with her husband, they decided to part ways earlier this year and this shed is a haven where she can heal and grow. And while stability is nice, someone as adventurous as Heather still needs to hit the road once in awhile. She is in the process of converting another van, and she also manages the Van Life Ontario group to welcome and host people in the van life community. If you're living, travelling, or passing through Ontario in a van, you should definitely tap into this lovely group of folks!
Van Life Ontario on Facebook:
/ vanlifeontario
Thanks for watching!
Mat & Danielle
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Thanks for watching! You can follow Heather's adventures here: instagram.com/travels.of.heather/ kzbin.info/door/Yy6WE8y_UCMDsnGOGDzSKg And join the Van Life Ontario Facebook group here: facebook.com/groups/vanlifeontario

[@timothywilkins774]

Love this video and I find it inspiring 🤎🌞

[@siboneypeltier2307]

United Nations Agenda 2030!

[@a.p.5429]

So many inspiring and enjoyable videos. Thanks. I love all the different types of people's homes. I tell my grandchildren they are young enough to try something out of the ordinary. If I were single, I would try van life. I would love to visit state and local parks and not be stuck in a tent when it rains or a cumbersome RV.

[@luciatinacarino8273]

the ladder of the loft is dangerous...why not put a stairs instead & make the ceiling higher

[@alsimon4722]

I love it 😻

[@russelllee1968]

If I could have a do over in life I would chose this instead of being stressed out about chasing the American "dream". Going into debt up to your eyeballs and working crazy hours just trying to keep up with the neighbors isn't what happiness is all about, wish I could have figured this out about 40 year's ago.

[@amandawilcox9638]

Russell, we're still alive, and we can still go for it, on one level or another.

[@valerieann2751]

Me too Russell

[@douglaslett7504]

I agree with you totally, we are told by our culture that we need a full size home and a new vehicle. Not true at all. If more people had a house just a little larger than she has and bought a used auto with low miles about 7 years old they could be Dept free !

[@a.p.5429]

I tell my grandchildren this. Hope it sinks in.

[@jadestone8552]

Me too, just when I was divorced if I had known about this I would definitely have done it

[@megg.1610]

She’s very happy in the small space, that’s what matters the most.

[@missymoonwillow6545]

that's not what I'm reading. She's giving all her energy to faking contentment in this space, but if you truly were paying attention to her tones and body language, this woman is wounded. No excuses. It's fairly obvious to anyone who has been in a similar situation. Usually the woman gets the house after a divorce. Just sayin.

[@danmorgan3685]

@@missymoonwillow6545 Their may not have been a house to get.

[@ryanhanson937]

Indeed

[@blanksnafu9247]

@@missymoonwillow6545 definitely agree with you. This woman is not happy with her situation. Very, very obvious.

[@lesleyhubble2976]

@@missymoonwillow6545 I think she’s doing her best,faking it till she makes it,or comes to her own contentment.

[@Visitor2Earth]

I really like your place, Heather! Now that I'm a divorced empty nester, I looked around and bought a fixer-upper 1 bedroom duplex for only $1500.00 here in Wichita, Kansas, with a nice fenced yard and great neighbors! It took about 2 weeks of sweat equity, and a few tears, to get my little nest livable. It still needs more work done, but nothing major, but since my medical problems are increasing, I can't do a whole lot....BUT IT'S MINE AND I DON'T HAVE ANY RENT OR MORTGAGE PAYMENTS! And in case anyone thinks I meant to put 15 thousand instead of 15 hundred, I didn't! Believe me, buying a home for only $1500 and not having to worry about moving again or noisy neighbors, I can easily and gladly put up with wood floors and a few other cosmetic issues! I feel so very blessed to have found my little nest!

[@jacquelinelam3022]

Is it in US? If there any management fee to be paid ? The price is unbelievable .

[@davejarvis7522]

You must mean $15,000 not $1,500. Right?? I live in Denver, you can't buy a bike for $1,500. !

[@ParArdua]

Great to read of part of your journey. It shows the benefit of changing our expectations, that in fact we don't need all the junk associated with modern life. Wooden floor? Ask or buy off-cuts from a carpet wholesaler or retailer. What they call "samples" can be what keeps your feet warm in winter. Go well, stay safe.

[@Cassiterit3]

@@davejarvis7522 kansas is a notoriously cheap place to live. I remember never thinking I would move away because everywhere else was so expensive by comparison.

[@jermainemyrn19]

Are there anymore houses for that range in Kansas?

[@Curiousever]

When you’ve been to hell and back... (divorce or other) a small space that is YOURS means everything. You go girl!!

[@growingwildheather]

Thank you :)

[@barbaraventura2732]

So true! When l got divorced (many years ago) my first place that l could call my own was a one room efficiency. It had an attached bathroom and the main room held a two burner stove with a small fridge underneath, a small sink, a daybed, a small table with two chairs, a dresser and a place for a tv. I loved it, because it was mine alone!!

[@roxannegordon6162]

Yes I heard a few 'insights' of where she came from. One was when she was looking inside the fridge that she now can keep it clean. wow. This set up would be hard for anyone who doesn't have a mom with property for the shed, like this lady can : "Shower at moms. Washing dishes, do that at moms." This shed may blossom into a real tiny house with enough electricity to cook on a stove, use the toaster and computer without blowing a fuse., Happy Trails to you.

[@janetamplin7318]

💞💕💞💕💞💕💞❣💔💔💞💕💗💓

[@stardustgirl2904]

Are you kidding me, in Divorce the women absolutely gets everything! Even if she NEVER worked and he paid off all her student loans! The law's need to seriously need to change! She left him,and he flew her to see Paul McCartney for her birthday. My brother took excellent care of his wife,and she used him ! And took his money 💸💰💸 . Never get married in California and never live in California! You have zero Rights as a guy when it comes to Divorce! My brother has no place to live! He has no money, the court gave her everything! The law's don't evenly divide everything, so you can have a place to live! But the court at least didn't allow her to keep the house! That's what she thought she would get, but she couldn't pay the mortgage!

[@7Jennifer]

Who wouldn't want to have horse friends to visit nearby? I'd love it! What a cozy and comfy home she has created. I'd live here in a heartbeat.

[@MothGirl007]

And she has a beautiful cat too.

[@bookmouse2719]

Cat and Horse :-)

[@vanessacortez1991]

To some this tiny house might not mean anything, but to this lady, it’s everything. 🥺😢💜

[@ElouraWild]

I felt this

[@Almamun-tp5wv]

Your so beautiful ❤️. Why u not make new content ?

[@slybunda]

why did you mess up the marriage?

[@Noor-jw2tn]

@Amy Copeland yes and besides that it's no one's business except hers

[@ICONICPARIS]

@@slybunda it's none of your business

[@ICONICPARIS]

@Amy Copeland wow u went into detail about something u know nothing about

[@aldralee]

So great that she has family support during this transition period. She has such great energy. Wonderful things are definitely ahead!

[@user-oi5wm1od2k]

She pays her mom..but ok

[@aldralee]

@@user-oi5wm1od2k Think you may have had some negative interpretation there. Family support can be financial, emotional, proximity, etc. Sounds like she has a mix, which, as I said, is great.

[@robertclarkguitar]

You wouldn't believe how quick these can be built. My brother has a business building these and barn sheds , cabins. Started with Lowes and Home depot subbing. Then started his own. It's way cheaper and cuts everyones prices ...he just moved to Arkansas but. He was in tx and la. I worked with him in la. We built them so strong many still stood when I left after Katrina.

[@theveefit]

Awesome !!! Are you allowed to shout out his business? Thanks in advance

[@JaidaAnn]

I love everything about this. It just seems like the natural way to live vs these big houses with big bills. Life is a gift and this allows you to enjoy it!

[@cindybeatty4596]

I have lived the past 3 years in a tent in the woods and trust me when I say....This is so freaking awesome!! I would be so grateful living in this!

[@juliejules7780]

Living in a tent sounds fun. You should have a channel

[@cindybeatty4596]

@@juliejules7780 Thank goodness I am no longer homeless at the present time. Three years was definitely enough for me. It was not fun and honestly, I'm surprised that I survived. It was rough. Especially, when it was storming and I was terrified that a tree would get struck by lightening and crush me in the tent. The summers were extremely hot and the winters were brutal. Yeah, really not fun.

[@ihatetheantichrist5336]

@@cindybeatty4596 glad you are doing better these days, God Bless.

[@gaiagreen2690]

@@cindybeatty4596 Where are you living now? Are you from the US? I would love to invite you for a few months to my home here in Switzerland, as a change of scenery and to share stories...

[@deborahthomas4033]

@@cindybeatty4596 three years outdoors in a tent? You're a warrior! You can accomplish anything now that you're back on your feet! God bless you!

[@egopat15]

Oh wow 💗 I can't ever do this on my own. I really praise your courage. By the way separation from a spouse is one of the most difficult things in life. That you manage to rise above this and do something that makes you happy is highly commendable.

[@pamela5985]

Egopat15!! Yes you absolutely could do something like that..and more! Don't sell yourself short!!❤

[@sherrydouglas6252]

It's not about material things It's about your inner peace. Simple living. Very nice...

[@jackelynjones]

I’m 34, recently become single from an engagement. And this video just really speaks to me. Gives me the affirmation of how simple I really just want to live. For some reason, this gives me a sense of realization as to how I really want to live. Having complete control of your life and having a say of what you want to do, where, and how you want to do it. I have been living my life as a provider, so my decisions, always depends on the welfare of my immediate family. I wish someday to be able to just run away and finally do what I actually want to do. I am happy for her.

[@Elementaldomain]

As one who did just that 60 years ago, may I offer a little Wisdom? Don’t say “someday”. People who do this invariably end up old and never having done it. In reality, people come up with the most amazing excuses to wait till that someday. But you have to be courageous. Nothing wonderful has ever been accomplished easily. I’ve been homeless trying to get here. I’ve been thru serious illnesses but I just kept going and I persevered and got there. Don’t let your cultural issues become an anchor. It’s hard, I know where you are coming from…..but at some point you have to decide whether you will live your whole life living for someone else’s expectations..or not. Sometimes, as in my case, I had to leave family behind. In the end, it has been worth it to be Free and Happy.

[@MyBearhugger]

I am SOOOO impressed! Your place is beautiful! It is so functional, yet clearly "yours" with your own touch and organization. I don't know I would have come up with so much workable and livable space as you have in such a small building. I don't think it is "crazy" at all having to allocate when/where to use electricity. You simply know the limitations of what you are working with and work within those constraints. Clearly you are good at problem solving in that sort of organization. I love how you stacked function and utilized the vertical aspect of the building to its fullest and yet still kept an open center living area so you weren't claustraphobic. When I watched you climb up to the loft I thought "what if you were sick at some point and needed to be able to get to the toilet faster or couldn't climb down from the loft fast enough without injury? Then I remembered the couch at floor level centrally located to the toilet and the stove. All so incredibly functional for multiple needs. Great job! I am remembering much of your design in the event I need to follow suit some day. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@kelliwright7729]

Heather I love how you put your special touches in your tiny space. You have utilized every nook an cranny with all your creative ideas..I hope to see more of your channel..

[@Vanwives]

Yay Heather! Love your space 💛

[@TheNoonie50]

I love it too!!!

[@growingwildheather]

Hooray! Thank you. Can't wait ro host you two when you're back in the hood for visits. 🤍

[@clearvisionsecret8952]

@@TheNoonie50 Me to, try moving in with your oldest sibling omg it was hell

[@MahalKoohsAdventure]

I love how she's being organized in a small space it's inspiring

[@user-fh9so7ub9u]

I love the way she said “I’m separating from my husband that time, and it’s a great opportunity to live tiny.” What a positive statement.

[@ross1116]

No its a very negative statement actually. Bringing her divorce into the interview multiple times was low brow and took away from its potential.

[@annettecabezas6697]

absolutely

[@ICONICPARIS]

@@ross1116 what??? She's just being honest about what She's going through

[@bonitobonita9263]

@@ross1116 why she started live alone in this way was a result of her divorce so she states. It’s nothing negative 🙄

[@westmcgee9320]

@@ross1116 seems to be one of those “don’t get too real when you’re entertaining me” kind of people.

[@Bonobo3D]

This home is so charming and functional. Love the vibe, the problem-solving customizing of it. Thank you for sharing your creation with us Heather.

[@growingwildheather]

Thank you, Mat and Danielle do an amazing job of showcasing it!

[@amosmoses8656]

Travels of Heather well done! Looks cozy and best thing is it’s your home sweet home.

[@Off-Grid]

More with less

[@genevabrantner365]

Great job. I live in a very large old home, inherited, and since I retired I'm downsizing. Sorting out and giving my kids things they want. I'm lucky to also own a small farm outside the town where I live. Planning to sell town property and move to farm. My son and his family live on the farm. Im 67, retired, and I just don't want all this responsibility anymore. I'm planning a small home that is wheelchair friendly. I have some issues that may make this necessary some day. So do what makes you happy. Life is short.

[@sweettina2]

Awesome, you did a great job! I had to sell my home in Texas to move to Florida on my mother's property, I built a tiny house from a shed, too. I love it! I recently built on a tiny dolly shop because I have an online store. I gave away nearly everything I owned, but I've never felt more content. My Molly, chihuahua, and I wake up to birds singing, trees and flowers...and, little lizards called anoles live under my tiny porch..I don't mind them at all. Life is not about stuff, it's about what you've found since you gave up stuff. It leaves you to experience what really means most in life, especially family. I retired early from nursing because of rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis, I thought life was over for me...it's only just begun. Thank you so much for posting this, I absolutely love your tiny house. God bless you.

[@carolhale4331]

Good for you. Welcome to Florida. May God bless your new life

[@zacharymcmillan2788]

"It's only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything." - Brad Pitt - 'Fight Club'

[@sweettina2]

@@zacharymcmillan2788 Beautiful & true. Thank you Zachary, God bless and keep you.

[@judylloyd7901]

@@zacharymcmillan2788 So it wasn't actually a quote from Brad Pitt, but a line that his *character* in the movie spoke. 🤪

[@deborahthomas4033]

I'm so happy for you, you sound like a really lovely person! God bless you!

[@mommy244]

Being minimalist makes our life more easier and relaxing. I loved ur positivity ma'am, u are blessed keep safe

[@judylloyd7901]

Makes life easier* ( not "more easier.") 👍😊

[@robin-marie111]

Please tell this woman that shes an IMPRESSIVE HUMAN ❤💫 SUCH A SPIRIT OF GRATITUDE 🙏 Thank you for sharing, much love 💞

[@17babaha]

Really impressed with what you’ve done! We lived in a tiny house for a couple of years in the Colorado mountains…slightly bigger but you’ve come up with some great ideas to maximize your space!

[@growingwildheather]

Thanks. I bet that was so beautiful up in the mountains : )

[@maried5085]

Love it. "Home is where the heart is".

[@nieceypiecey100]

This is great. All these people living in tiny houses are privileged to have loved ones who let them live off their land.

[@tandiparent1906]

Thankfully there are starting to be more tiny house communities around the country too. Not everyone has family/friends who have a place to put a tiny house.... plus, not everyone has family who they want to be living around 24/7 🙂

[@mandycote5662]

That’s Right! Even having a tiny house requires opportunity- 🙂

[@kelliintexas3575]

EXACTLY.

[@heatherm8736]

@@tandiparent1906 in the 'developing world' we call these squatter camps and /or townships. Plots of land filed with shacks (aka tiny houses). No plumbing. No electricity. No property rights. No security. A place where the poor are shoved out of sight because we have failed as a society to protect or assist the vulnerable. So strange to see this being glamorised on KZbin

[@jdee4956]

@@heatherm8736 I tend to agree about that. This is not ideal or glamorous. Where I live, it would not be allowed. Plus, our weather is awful.

[@amazingsupergirl7125]

This is by far my favorite. I’ve always thought it’d be amazing to live in a one room, wood floored huge house with a deck and beautiful view. Only the bathroom on the side. This open space in the middle makes it livable instead of wasting space on tiny, separate rooms. More windows is a great idea.

[@rutyael18]

I think she has created an amazing space. Well done.

[@cathylynnpietranton]

It just goes to show that we don't need as much stuff as we think we do. She created herself a very small cozy little home.👍👍 Thank you for sharing her story❤

[@IGUniverse]

I love this tiny house The only thing is that I Didin't see any bathroom and that will be a problem to me as well as the low roof so near to the bed. but was so cool like a little cabin to have a own place. I love it

[@dertythegrower]

Nice... sadly mostly anyone can do this, but it is hard to find land near stores with the zoning laws that allows a smaller building like this. There is so many people that have no idea you can buy land with a cheap land loan, and put a cheap building like this... in almost any state. The hard part is you can usually only do it far off away from big city zoning laws, otherwise most land requires septic and water lines before you can even permit to build a shed this size. It's totally possible, you just have to put a lot of time into looking into zoning law in your locality.

[@JohnyPepperoni]

it's just not legal in most places, most have it illegal and tucked away from view, all it takes is one complaint by neighbors

[@continentalgin]

Living in Texas, I would caution anyone doing this in a 'tornado possible' geographic area to have a simple underground tornado shelter to get down to on short notice. She's in Ontario, so there wouldn't be that danger there.

[@Ebolachicken]

I think if you dont build a kitchen or bathroom is technically a shed but yeah looking to zoning laws

[@opybrook7766]

Seeing as it is a moveable shed, why would anyone need to know it's her home? She would not have needed a bld permit for this shed.

[@ReiMonCoH]

@@opybrook7766 How is it Moveable! It has no wheels. It has no electricity run to it. It has no plumbing. There is literally No Where in the US that this is a legal dwelling. This shack is exactly that, a shack. You might think it’s cool or neat or awesome or whatever… but this is a Bum, living in a Shack. And now that this silly ass has gone out of her way to say HERE I AM, you can bet she’s going to get a visit and an order to vacate from her local sheriff department pretty quickly.

[@elsands9774]

Don’t think its crazy at all. Straight up, looks absolutely peaceful.

[@growingwildheather]

Thank you : ) lol

[@kaycampbell8532]

For such a small space, you actually have a lot of storage. It's a nice set up, you have everything you need. My favorite thing is the black kitty! That makes it a real home. Before you cover the outside, I would use a house wrap like Tyvek. It really cuts any drafts when it's windy and is money well spent. I hope you journal your new adventure! I wish you all the best!

[@nataliec1978]

Love love your tiny home! It really shows how little we can live with.

[@Vinterfrid]

Well, would you really call it "living with"? She has to go to her mother for taking a shower e.g. Living that small assumes you have access to places/areas where you can do things not possible in your home. Just saying.

[@angelheart3011]

But they don't want to, you don't want to.

[@obscurelyvague]

@@Vinterfrid True. I can admire people being resourceful with fewer of the things that a lot of people take for granted, but you probably need to rely on others for certain things.

[@fixitbrewbaycustom854]

For almost the same reasons I’ve built inside of a box van so it portable and hidden as a normal truck from outside! The only difficulty was making a door between the cab and box of the truck solely for people don’t notice getting into it! People noticed entering the back sliding door and closing it behind ! It also was chancing someone locking me in but using the normal cab doors nobody can lock it up nor do they think it’s strange getting in! Only skylights/vents so that nobody notices it is a living space anywhere it’s parked!

[@mrnobody8540]

Living in a van is fine - it's a pain in the ass at times, but I prefer van living over a house. The only thing is - this shed is a little bit on the costly side for me. I like to build with little to no cost... Government - thanks to busy body's has turned into a political community of socialist. I Know that it can be done for less - but less depending on what is available to you. She did well

[@amandawilcox9638]

Dave, you thought it through & planned well. I doubt there are many busybodies who see your skylights from above, who bother to tattle!👍

[@TheWestlandgirl]

I've seen others do the same exact thing and they have a wonderful stealth home. Congrats!

[@BigDanOz]

I've been living in a 17 ft. trailer for 4 years on a cheap but weird spot. Thank God, got me through the no work zone of the pandemic.. Grateful 🙏

[@leeannqh]

Your space is amazing and so are you. One thing that worried me though is putting ashes into a paper bag. Ashes can reignite days after you think they are cold. My husband used to be a firefighter and went to many house fires from when people put ashes into burnable containers and left them by their back door or beside the fire. Get yourself a metal bucket for the ashes and take outside away from your house and add water to them. I wouldn't want you to have the heart break of losing your home.

[@judylloyd7901]

How do you know it was a paper bag? You can't actually see it.

[@leeannqh]

@@judylloyd7901 Later in the video you can't see , but in the beginning at 23 seconds you can see. Anyway I'm just trying to stop the place burning down, what's your problem with that? She has had it hard enough without having to deal with all her stuff going up in flames.

[@kathryncooper4001]

VERY creative and clever! When you divide your assets in a divorce, it's daunting to face an insecure future, and Heather has handled the change quite nicely. I've been a divorced homeowner for 28 years -- raised two children on my own and took care of my invalid mother, so could never have managed in her house, but certainly find the livability of Heather's little space most appealing. My own very modest little house will be paid for in another two years, and I hope to be as comfortable as Heather in my advanced old age.

[@brianmatthews4149]

Awsome.enjoy life girl you earned it.

[@darwinswille3795]

I like this gal she is a very real person. She is a person you could live off the grid with and have a very enjoyable life together. What a beautiful warm person.

[@danmorgan3685]

Nice to see a tiny house that doesn't cost as much as a full sized mobile home! It's not enough space for me as I'm six feet tall and have a really big book collection. Still it seems like a good, minimalist setup for someone to live while adjusting to a new life after marriage.

[@Elementaldomain]

You can adapt it to fit your lifestyle. I built 5 - 10x12 sheds like this. They are in a circle with a courtyard in the middle. One is a kitchen, one a shower (which looks more like a greenhouse cause I live in the desert), one a bathroom, one for storage and one as a bedroom. The advantage here is that they are easy to heat and cool, especially with south facing windows. I have a SilverFire Hunter rocket stove in the bedroom - it uses twigs, branches, scrub brush. I created evaporative coolers which are less than 150 watts and run off solar and cool the little cabins down to 75 on a 115 day. The kitchen one has a mini house wood stove which I can cook on if I need to.

[@mariahjane7969]

I've been dreaming of living in a tiny home. And everyone pretty much thinks it's unattainable but I really like her build. I don't think a home has to be any larger then what she has bc like her it's just me living by myself. Im truly inspired by this build.

[@bevtrue6937]

How great that you have set up everything you need and want in such a cozy and cute place. I also love horses. You would always find me outside, there. Your buddies are soo beautiful.

[@growingwildheather]

Thank you : ) I'm so fortunate to have them here, such a great help during a transition.

[@Cantfindahable]

That’s awesome! You learn fast how happy you can be in a small space of your own. All efforts go to your own goals not the landlords. I moved onto my own land, first time not renting into an 8x8 in short time I added a 8x10 to it and started saving money to build a bigger tiny house… now I’m moved in 320 square feet and it would never have happened if I had continued renting….. note doing this was illegal, the “ system is designed to keep us down”. Over the years 7 people have lived in my old “ cabin” to get on their feet

[@tsonofjohnson489]

Kudos, you made it happen!

[@crystaldittrich2352]

I am currently living in a tent cause of splitting from my husband. And I have been so happy to have my own space that the rest hasn't bothered me too much, but it's summer. And I now have hope that I might be OK come fall and winter. THANKYOU SO MUCH!!!

[@tamiweber7118]

Being on you own is challenging and rewarding. Your doing a great job Heather living minimally with the things you love and freedom to do what you want. Being around family and watching your nieces and nephew grow and bonding with them and the horses is the best reward. Stockpile your heating wood 🪵 during the spring and summer will prepare you for winter.

[@growingwildheather]

Thanks for the tip. I should definitely start doing that. : )

[@CatsPajamas23]

It's really cute, looks like it has a surprising amount of space inside. I love the loft.

[@aliasmom4475]

You do well for yourself. You are making it all work and that takes endurance and brains. You obviously have both.

[@AubLaw]

I love how happy your space seems to make you. Something so freeing about not being weighed down by a ton of possessions ❤️

[@elsamoz1757]

What a brave woman! Congratulations on her decision to go tiny !

[@bettykroll]

Thank you for the tiny home ideas! I was in a Sprinter van and in a Hyundai Santa Fe. This past spring my niece purchased a 10’ x 12’ she’d for me to convert into a summer home. It’s not insulated yet, but will be next spring as well as have electricity. I’m planning an outdoor shower and a composting toilet.,I love how you get into your loft. I want a loft as well but didn’t want a big ladder. Definitely going to plan something like you have for it.

[@mcgregor23]

I love it. She s so proud of what she has done and rightly so. 💪

[@MrSatyre1]

It seems like too many people are trying to make a "look at me" statement with their tiny homes. Not necessarily this person, but it never fails to baffle me why anyone would voluntarily stuff themselves into an envelope (loft beds with no possibility of standing upright). At the cost of one of these sheds, why not get two, tie them together, and have a much more less cramped living space while still being true to a "tiny home" philosophy?

[@ronrendon]

Gratitude 🙏🏼 is key. She seems like a really cool person. Am so happy 4 her & hearing her journey is very inspiring. ❤️

[@ShayTBD]

This was a GREAT share - Thank you so much - I really loved how she managed to have a hidden FULL BED - This to me is a security measure as well as a functional space - Also if there is weird coding if well done you can hid it and say no one sleeps there - Love the space planing

[@cindylee764]

You go girl! I LOVE it. I really enjoyed, appreciated this share. Thank you. Simple is all that is needed and that is hard sometimes (for me)to get my brain around.

[@growingwildheather]

Thank you!! I'm glad you enjoyed it. It was lots of fun to record with them : )

[@suzanneladue5828]

This is a great start and I hope she gets her own bathroom and kitchen functioning

[@robertclifton5795]

I appreciate this and more importantly her positive attitude ...... I like the swivel for here desk . She would be a hell of a realtor also ♥️

[@samanthacassidy9797]

Oh love her excitement of living on her own and love her tiny place.

[@alexwallace6120]

She utilizes her tiny space so well. I live her composting toilet and space for her cat's litterbox. The sleeping loft looks a bit challenging to get to .Thank God her mother is nearby to help with taking a shower.

[@trick4276]

You go Girl!! I built a 16 x 14 glass house in VA, off-grid, spring, outhouse and wood stove (which I cut all the wood for) on 253 wooded acres

[@ajena9100]

😊❤❤❤ i love the house and i looooove her being really honest and happy with her house😊

[@sallyb.wiliams5869]

Thank you for your positive, joyful, creative and thoughtful attitude. This morning I woke up depressed. Your video caught my eye, so I clicked on. I’m so uplifted I did . You’re a great example of how a courageous woman operates! As well as yourself, you made my heart sing. Thank you, I appreciate you.

[@dannij7081]

I admire this woman so much! I wish I could live this minimal and simple like life. I have accumulated so unnecessary stuff that I don't need in my 50's. Maybe one day I will be as brave as she. Best wishes to you!

[@tsonofjohnson489]

Dee, take small steps. may'be you will be as brave as she. 🎯Go for It!

[@judylloyd7901]

Why wait? Start with small steps, but start now. Then, if you need to move to something smaller, half the work is already done! 😊👍👍

[@JoanneNguyen-d6c]

A Murphy bed would be perfect for your little home. On the underside of the Murphy bed could be a table for work or crafting. Love it

[@PennyGetsItTogether]

I’m rooting for you, Heather!! Your space is lovely.

[@growingwildheather]

Thank you, that's very kind of you!!

[@DeliberateNRandom]

I really hope you've had a chance to at least cover your exterior walls with a moisture barrier. OSB isn't meant to be exposed for long. It deteriorates the composition and it expands. That needs to be done as soon as possible! I was in a similar state of trying to finish with my Mom's 8x10 shed two years ago. I ended up being the one stuck with remodeling the bathroom after their friend and contractor was doing a job that was unsafe and I'm concerned because this wasn't the first time he's done that work. He was tiling the shower walls and only screwed the cement board directly to the non marine-grade drywall, and I was afraid he'd destroy her house. He stormed out, so I was left to finish the bathroom, which I had never done, and the shed with a month before my brother's wedding. I didn't finish the shed, but I had at least been able to get the moisture barrier and some of the paneling done so it was presentable for the rehearsal dinner.

[@spikespa5208]

Some things I would have wanted to see here: Wall and ceiling insulation. Actual roof makeup. Is the shed (and it's roof) anchored down securely, for those blizzards?

[@kelliintexas3575]

He'll even tin would be better then nothing. She could find scrap material for something that small.

[@sylviajones4907]

You are so right about the water. We do not realize how much we waste. I started trying to use my rinse water from my dishes to throw on my flowers when finished. Loved your tour. Prayers for you on your new journey.

[@sourcehealing82]

What a beautiful life you’ve created for yourself. Living alone and simple is my goal!

[@carolhewett3756]

Hamster shavings are pine shavings, are they not? You are lucky to be on family property especially with horses. Try adding propane to your fuel source for either heating or cooking or even the fridge. Living off of one extension cord sounds risky.

[@amandawilcox9638]

Heather does have that Coleman single butane heater for cooking without electric. Plus her woodstove in winter. It all helps! 👍

[@growingwildheather]

Ha, yes they are pine shavings. I just said what came to mind. lol And the goal is to be on solar one day maybe, but investing in those systems and the van systems all at once can really take a toll financially. So everything will be in steps. Those are great ideas. : )

[@tinacatharinaeden2711]

@@growingwildheather I love your small home! You made a 10x11 shed into a lovely and peaceful home. I love the loft bedroom, so cosy. You did an excellent job. Be proud of your safe haven and be proud of yourself. Peace and hugs from Arizona. ❤️

[@heatherwatson8506]

You are a remarkable woman...you are humble, creative and, very positive. Take your time, getting yourself settled. At least you are mindful of, potential hazards and

[@tochimex1748]

Absolutely LOVE this .... wonderful to see a tiny living space built inexpensively :-)

[@IceWarrior101]

This looks like a fun way to live! I'd love to do something like this someday.

[@neecy5873]

I love how every place in your house is your favorite spot! ❤️

[@I.can.do.8]

I can feel her happiness.

[@monos70]

Her brave attitude to live like this is amazing.

[@masterk5372]

Pretty cool little house I don’t mind having a tiny house like this

[@anyaharris5617]

If I could work from home, I would definitely do the same! Absolutely live this lifestyle.

[@HanginOutWithStan]

I love it Heather! I just found you and will subscribe. I just moved in to the smallest house I've ever lived in and I absolutely love it. Good luck to you in your adventures. I have been to 29 countries and 40 of the states in America. I loved traveling and am grateful I had years to do that. Now I just want to stay at home doing projects here.

[@julieaskingforafriend]

I got my Tiny House for the same reasons. First time for a lot of things. Bought an SUV which I "no-built." Mad respect for you! You can do this! 🤗

[@winterwolf211]

I love this design so much! We have this extra space at the backyard that I've toyed with making a tiny house but I couldn't think of a way to fit both my side business & my job into a 3x5 space w/ toilet. This is a great use of space 😊

[@katnip198]

What an uplifting space you are living in. It feels so open and yes, spacious, actually. How wonderful to get a chance to live on your own. You will discover much about yourself and have be more peaceful. Thank you.

[@mosh0whunny]

I really love your space. Youve done it up so neat. I agree that it looks very cozy and comfortable. Good on you for creating a safe space for yourself that also makes you happy. 💜🥰

[@Rothydot]

It needs some siding.

[@dertythegrower]

River rocks, or even some cheap Kilz paint would be next up for sure on my list ha

[@lyreparadox]

It definitely needs *something* to protect that OSB from moisture before it falls apart.

[@bevtrue6937]

I imagine she will do that as money allows.

[@RHathemoment]

She really needs lights going down that statement fireplace pipe.✨😊.Awesome house.💜X💖

[@jennyferrios5298]

It is cute and cozy. I would like to see a follow up video during the winter.

[@lovingmydog6196]

She travels and lives small. Perfect life 👏🙏🤗

[@michellestevens2204]

I love your home!! There’s so much potential to make even more livable space outside and then you’ll feel like you’re living in a castle !! Best of luck on your new journey you’re off to a good start ❤️✌️

[@sphericalwizard]

Love this build! You go girl!

[@AlaskaAli]

I love this tiny house. It's so cool. I'm gonna build one like this in Thailand. Thank you for this. 😊🙏🇹🇭❤️

[@bevtrue6937]

Sir Dirty: One person that i saw got a permit to build a house and garage; built the garage first and then just kinda forgot to build the house. Haha. Don't know how long he got away with it. I think it was in Hawaii but not sure.

[@creativeconsciousness7392]

Isn't it crazy that people have to 'get away with' living solutions that they are perfectly happy with, while the unsustainable architecture multiplies? Imagine what would happen if regulatory interference was minimal and people could sort things out for themselves as long as key considerations are resolved

[@keric3730]

I vaguely remember that story. I don't know what happened to him. But yes, he moved to Hawaii for a while.

[@lendrury2771]

I like her Shes got a very upbeat nice personality and she's very humble and appreciative of what she has

[@brookeisloom]

absolutely adore this woman's energy! yes!

[@meinemudda3095]

For 200 $ this cabin can look outside much better

[@dertythegrower]

Reclaimed wood, best bet now since wood went up in price. Otherwise 50 in white kilz paint would do a decent fixer up for sure.

[@sunnyscott4876]

It looks comfy for one person. It definitely needs finishing up but it's a work in progress. Quite a few questions though.. The sleeping loft is a bit sketchy for me. Got to be a better way to access it. No running water is a problem...you would have that, even in a camper. If it fits your needs, go for it. I'm not so sure it's a long term solution.

[@SusanSez1]

What a cool woman. Cheerful, positive, strong, authentic and more.

[@NathalieLazo]

Incredible person reading this, go after what it is that you want in life! Learn the skills, do whatever it takes! You are capable of anything! I believe in you! ✨ Love - Nat ❤️

[@clareswares1]

Having a PLACE to put this is everything. Most people can't find a PLACE

[@jaylee968]

I love your house! Even though it’s small, you’ve organized it so well into zones. Thank you for sharing your cozy, adorable home with us. Awesome magnet collection! I’m sure they evoke a lot of wonderful memories.

[@sophiesmith5922]

You got that right! A bit of open space is a huge step up from van life

[@dawg5StrikeForce]

How simple living like this is much greatness. Don't need extreme taxes. Awesome.