Woman Spends 3 Years Living in a Modern, Off Grid Tiny House

[@flybyfamily]

She has a beautiful tiny house. I really like her kitchen. I gotta agree with her I don't think the tiny house movement is going to end. It's only the beginning!

[@Juber777]

Unless some greedy a-hole in a suit decides it's not "safe" or passes laws that makes it illegal to use Rec. vehicles as living spaces because it gets in the way of their money scam, I know what ur thinking "it's not a RV" do you think cops care what it technically is? They just care about their paycheck which is affected by their arrests, they'll claim they don't do that but you just have to watch closely and you'll notice that near the beginning or end of a month the police will be out more than usual trying to fill that quota...but I live in a "quiet" state...ND

[@flybyfamily]

They just recently passed IRC codes for tiny houses. www.builderonline.com/building/code/supporters-celebrate-tiny-house-appendix-to-icc-building-code_o

[@Juber777]

Fly by Family Neat but remember codes can be changed/amended into something twisted with the right influences (I don't want it but I'm keeping my eyes open just in case). They've tried in a few places, I know of just one.. , there was a state trying to pass that RVs can Only be recreation use but people caught wind of it and called or emailed saying that's a terrible idea but it's only a matter of time before they try again. B*st*rds are literally the reason we don't/can't have nice things.

[@kandiwolfe1125]

youareonthetube1 BLESS YOUR OUTSPOKEN HEART!! I felt a pang of "oh no, here we go again" down in my gut the other day when l heard alady builder talk about hiw good it was to buy a tiny home like theirs since it had the 'stamp of approval/government BS on it. Right then l knew this was NOT the way to go...those butt-heads are in it for the $$ and for further control over anyone wandering away from their flock!! Keep on with your fight please!! l'm doing my best to pass on any intel l can to those who want to hear it...blessings & pesce to you and yours....💜

[@kandiwolfe1125]

youareonthetube1 BLESS YOUR OUTSPOKEN HEART!! I felt a pang of "oh no, here we go again" down in my gut the other day when l heard alady builder talk about hiw good it was to buy a tiny home like theirs since it had the 'stamp of approval/government BS on it. Right then l knew this was NOT the way to go...those butt-heads are in it for the $$ and for further control over anyone wandering away from their flock!! Keep on with your fight please!! l'm doing my best to pass on any intel l can to those who want to hear it...blessings & pesce to you and yours....💜

[@tylerasmith52]

THIS THIS THIS THIS THIS THIS THIS. Ladies and gentleman this is why I want to live in a tiny house. She just articulated everything I have been feeling over the past 2 years. We live SO disconnected to those around us these days. Having to rely on each other again to get through the day actually sounds amazing. Cooking a meal for your neighbors? Geniunely caring how they are? What is that? So sad how little we venture out these days, how have we forgotten what makes us human? Her philosophy is 1000% in line with my own. Minimalism, simplicity, community, frugality. Tiny houses are the objects of my life's greatest aspirations. Thank you for this amazing channel. Thanks for reading this, I love everyone here.

[@donnaebarb880]

we are about to build one!

[@ravent3016]

Cohousing is an interesting alternative you might check out.

[@leab.6600]

Amazing, totally agree

[@SurfergirlKH]

I live in a city and I know all my neighbours. It’s on you to get to know your environement, isn’t it?! I‘d love to live in a tiny house community in nature as well but laws in germany make it very hard to own and permanently live in a tiny. Also off-grid is prohibited by law, you must be connected to a sewage system and water. Similar to the laws in Nova Scotia. Also I work in the city and neither have a property nor a car so I just keep living where I am until laws and living situation change. 😊 Let‘s hope for the best! Peace

[@analarson2920]

The cost of everything has driven everyone to work too hard and we are all fed up, housing and taxes are out of control, it has distroyed families and the economy everywhere, USA Canada, Europe you name it. We are back to the gypsy movement so to speak. More power to Dawn and those like her. We are trying to figure this all out too. I love the idea, just have to try it more designed for the elder and disabled.

[@annatk8027]

I love the story component in your videos! For me it's the most inspiring and interesting part to hear how they got to where they are, love it!

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks so much! We do our best to share tiny house tours but also some interesting stories of people living in them :) Thanks for watching!

[@joeys-wooden-spoon]

The content you guys are creating is so much more interesting and enjoyable then what I would see on tv. Thanks so much!!

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Hey, that's great to hear Joseph!! Thanks so much for the positive feedback :) :)

[@starhill6792]

This lady seems like one of the most down to earth people ever!!

[@mafuyu9063]

What a beautiful tiny house. I've never seen one quite like this in such a small footprint :)

[@jennybanana2296]

What an awesome women! Such a positive energy! Thanks for sharing

[@GoodFurday]

I love this lady! She is so honest and I would let her wash her laundry at my house just for her company! haha

[@Shawna87]

this seems like it would help A LOT of first nations and people struggling in general. one lady from my reservation has a home like this that was build for free by a man who owns a company in mexico. my husband and myself have actually been really considering building a house like this that is completely off grid. I think this story encourages people to get back to their roots and simplify their lives in such a beautiful way! people are waking up and making moves in the right direction and its truly inspiring and beautiful!

[@Incessuserro]

From my experience of "first nation" peoples a tiny home is irelevant. What would "help a lot" is ending alcoholism and drug abuse in their communities and prioritizing education and high standards of personal conduct. But what do I know, I'm just some traitor that escaped the reservation. Lucky me.

[@Shawna87]

Incessuserro​ no you're just uneducated. So let me school you just a tiny bit. Colonization nearly ruined the fabric of our being as onkwehon: we people. Yes we had wars and stuff BUT family was front and centre and so balance that's a FACT. We watched our children from birth to see what natural roll they might play in the community. We lost our languages, majority of our ceremonies because the ones who did them were mostly killed off. Now fast forward YEARS...you have residential school where BOTH my parents were taken and abused in horrendous ways. So here you have my grandparents who were raised dysfunctional because of all the trauma their parents went through during colonization. The trauma from those schools alone ruined MANY MANY lives and cheated generations out of loving functional parents. Lack of funds for education, healthcare, mental health has gotten us to where we are now. There are MANY MANY factors that play into where we are today. And its not just us, the pill epidemic is outrageous because unfortunately addiction doesn't discriminate when it comes to the color of your skin. Who distributes alcohol? Who distributes pain pills? Who distributes funds to better communities??? Education is KEY in all aspects of life.

[@Incessuserro]

Yes, a defeated people. A culture that is devolving in the presence of a better one. It is a tragedy for our young ones for they are innocent. I regret this the most. Many like you are only doubling down on your adherence to a failing society. Possibly, something could be salvaged of North American aboriginal cultures but right now it's like throwing a six pack of beer to a drowning man. The white man lets the six pack go and swims to the boat. The red man holds onto the six pack and follows it down. When I instruct my students in Comparative Cultural Analysis we spend a lot of time on why some cultures fail and others succeed. Some cultures/communities have persevered under harsher conditions for longer periods of time than that of aboriginal North Americans yet today they numerous and thriving. We are not the first of many peoples to be buried and forgotten. But it is a pity that our peoples dug their own grave. What shame will be on our faces when we meet our elders in the lands of the next world.

[@ezradaiquiri11311]

​@Incessuserro 🤣 well said. Also, many casino owning tribes are matter of fact, the mob. They aren't out to help the people because well-informed, healthy people aren't profitable. But all people are secretly evil like this. Celebrities, politicians, and especially corporate monopoly shareholders and the international banksters, aka the rothschild's. ODDTV and Eric Dubay. Know where you live. Find yourself. Wake up.

[@ColinEnsFunk]

What I particularly love about your choice of subjects is that they have often lived in their tiny house for several years. One of the main flaws of shows like Tiny House Hunters is that we never hear if the subject found it livable or not after a year or two. Thanks for making such great quality videos!

[@SuzanneWho]

If one needed more room and were situated permanently you could add on another tiny house. It could be attached to the original with the possibility of detaching if needed for relocation.

[@curtisgrindahl446]

This is the finest video I've seen on the topic of tiny houses. First, the house itself is beautifully done, on every level. What a gorgeous space in which to live. Add to that the lovely presence of this woman who is bright and engaging as she tells of her experience. I appreciate that the interviewer is not taking up space, but rather holding it open for this woman to share with all of us. I definitely will check out the Full Moon website. Thanks for the link.

[@theVonThompsons]

she seems like a really great lady...i like her kitchen too!

[@analarson2920]

awesome and I love the sense of community. I wish her well

[@lanylim9335]

You are such an inspiration! I am from the Philippines and is in the process of saving up to build my very own tiny house with my 2 kids. Thank u for being a BLESSING to others by sharing your story!

[@onmywaytoidaho]

I keep coming back to this video. She has such an amazing energy and vibe around her.

[@korrmc]

This woman is on point. Asking all of the right questions!

[@rewam2821]

Korr Mc

[@onyana]

A great tiny home, but also an inspirational and thoughtful woman. She examines multiple aspects underlying the tiny house movement so well.

[@LilacDaisy2]

I never expected to see a tiny house I liked so much. Love the island bench in the kitchen, even though a galley kitchen would have given more space. I never would have thought of it, and it adds more character, not to mention access to the cupboard under the corner benchtop. Also in love with the highly changeable living area. And the roomy bathroom! Yet it's not oversized at all. If the fridge were at least 4x that size, this tiny house would be perfect for me (just my veggie crisper needs to be bigger than that teeny fridge, haha). Good on her -- enjoyed this video so much I watched two and a half times.

[@condew6103]

I suspect living on 500 watts of solar affects how big her fridge can be. I'm surprised I don't see more top opening fridges in tiny houses. Door on the front is very convenient, but lets all the cold pour out every time you open it.

[@LilacDaisy2]

Yeah, that's true. In my twenties, my family lived on a boat, and part of the kitchen benchtop were the lids for the deep freezer and fridge (Dad made them out of fibreglass & insulation). They definitely stopped the cold air escaping but to get to something down the bottom, you had to lift out the first big wire basket, full of stuff, leave it on the other lid and get what you wanted. Upright fridges are easier and neater ... but not near as efficient. Thanks so much for your comment -- I'm going to investigate whether I should go in that direction. New fibreglass stinks like crazy, but the long term savings could be worth letting it air for months before use?

[@dusteematthews3338]

she is so well spoken. i bet she is full of stories that i could listen to for hours.

[@sarahaugustine4185]

Your home is beautiful and fits your life to a tee. Thank you for sharing.

[@garymcclain7248]

Absolutely the best Tiny House video I've seen in the past four years!

[@dopkasa.1171]

Love what she shared about how living in a tiny home makes her conscious about the way she lives (light use, water use, impact, etc). Thank you for more great and thought provoking video content!

[@melissaboyd151]

There is something quite special about her. She actually made me think about the realities of going tiny in a way I hadn’t considered previously. Wonderful video!

[@lisamcintyre2990]

So smart with house sitting, too. She helps them and she gets a spot, washer/dryer, and freedom. Amazing.

[@lenchen393]

this is a so beautiful tiny house and she is so a nice woman great video

[@indigomoon7848]

This lady is so eloquent and articulate. I really like listening to her.

[@emills767]

one of your best subjects and videos!

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks elizabeth, happy you enjoyed it :)

[@lyndaelborough539]

elizabeth tresCosas i

[@paulnyman6739]

Thank you, like the raised-floor plan, different way of living in a small space, and optional travel options if needed! Very nice bath size, and that Danish stove! Wondering how Winter heat is overall with her wood supplies.

[@ChickIgloo]

*sigh* I want to live in a yurt so bad. This lady is so right about there not being many (legal) alternatives to standard/typical housing. That needs to change.

[@bobbim1410]

You inspire me! Thank you. Coming from Ontario, I'm struggling to find anywhere in Canada where we can set up permanently but perhaps "property sitting" is a great viable alternative. Hoping to retire within the next 3-5 years and I would love to live "tiny". Thank you!

[@sonyablade1534]

I love this woman. She speaks so eloquently and so assuredly. I like that in her personality. Her home is magnificent.

[@claireduncn5586]

Simplify for whatever reason... yes, I definitely agree. Thank you!

[@Roosalikearose]

That tinyhouse is perfect! Im going to "steal" a few ideas for my own :D And just her thoughts and attitude is exactly what i want to achieve :) Great video!

[@NotAnAngryLesbian]

Going to build 800 sq ft either off grid or almost off grid. Plans picked with the glowing approval of my wife which is awesome. Looking at land next week. This woman has performed a great service by walking the walk and demonstrating ways that work. All of her homework will allow others to succeed with fewer headaches and heartaches. My limited travels in the third world made me realize just how little you need to be comfortable. Connecting with the earth and other beings makes me the happiest. Thanks for the great video.

[@MoPoppins]

I love the layout--very open, relaxing, and peaceful. The natural wood is so warm and inviting.

[@bigtimetorifan]

Very peaceful spirit in her.

[@marlena4551]

Extremely inspiring video. Thank you for giving everyone the chance to meet this woman and receive a bit of her wisdom and spunk.

[@kp361]

Very cool woman, who seems totally chilled and knowledgeable about her own life choices without bashing anyone else's. The way it should be! I'm pining for a tiny house of my own - one day, one day! :)

[@safelyheartfelt8142]

Love this video and loving this KZbin channel. That's really neat how she purposely left out a washer and drier to force a pleasant little barter for it as an excuse for friendship time.

[@andreaavendano4482]

What a knowledgable woman. I could have listened for hours

[@homesweethome4050]

wow .. she has such a attracting energy that I swear I can listen or look at her for hrs.. wow.. and I played the video cus I wanted ideas how to built a tiny house .. but I end up getting a life lesson of perception... and I thank u lady ..

[@bredlo]

Love your energy and your attitude, Dawn!! There's no way you could ever be mistaken for a mooch!

[@seabunny3]

I've watched this video a few times now and each time I find Dawn & the design of her tiny more inspiring. Now I just need to lock in my own design! Thanks for sharing Dawn's story :)

[@vanlifeamerica4659]

What a wonderful person she is. Lifestyle as a priority. Another great Video Mat and Danielle.

[@GraniteValleyDave]

She is so lovely! What a great video :) Thanks guys.

[@rewam2821]

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[@masseteilchen3000]

This was hands down the most interesting tiny house story I've seen!!

[@angelaexhorts]

I really enjoyed the interview and I like her idea of community. She would be bartering not munching when she washed her clothes at a friend's home because she said she would fix them dinner. I also liked that it forces her to have community. We all can find different ways to have a community with people and that was one idea. I also loved the design of her home, because I can see the flexibility in the space. Thanks for sharing your work.

[@graceaxisa4213]

What a great idea! To go without a washing machine and use a friend's instead (whilst cooking them a meal in return), saving valuable space within the house! Very wise and creative thinking! Why do we always think we need everything, when actually, we can do with a lot less? A joyful, beautiful video!

[@jennymay4720]

One meets a lot of new and interesting people in not having washing drying machines at home. I met a person from the American Embassy in one laundrette, people from Australia in another, and this was in central France, when we lived in a tiny chalet. Life is light with less. Super to hear this lady speaking on the subject. Thank you.

[@goodvolks2know372]

You make such a good point, that not many people realize when you said "you have to live in your house to know how to live in your house". We moved into our homestead and our kitchen was only portable tables for 2 years, we would move them around the kitchen (mocking counters) until the flow felt right. Then we finally built cabinets.

[@marisap09]

Aw man this is really what I needed to see today, after a busy work day and lots of things going through my mind. Your videos are always such a breath of fresh air.

[@Swilton100]

This is Really Beautiful, so clean and bright and cozy serene. Great tour.

[@ssaifuddin94]

I really appreciate her outlook she mentions in the end.

[@TheTWhite]

Excellent production! What a well done channel!

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks so much Trent :) :)

[@lainimitchell6312]

What a wonderful person Dawn is. I love her attitude and her outlook. And the tiny house, of course! Thank you for sharing. :)

[@evekult]

Most people from this tiny house series seem very happy. This lighthen up my day. 👍🏻

[@judyonzen]

love her energy and attitude...everything else will become part of her...nice!!

[@rebbeshort]

Great video. Wonderful house. Very beautiful, well spoken Canadian woman. Dawn does have an open mind and demeanor. It shines through very clearly.

[@wizard44]

her words are so brilliant.

[@Nerd3927]

That is really wonderful. It is tiny but everything oozes quality. Very much like Dawn's mindset too!

[@GoodKarma1020]

What a peaceful life.... she sounds so happy and content

[@user-ik1bk3go1e]

What a lovely home! I could move in and live happily! You live a wonderful life philosophy Thanks, for inviting us in.

[@rvnut1133]

Absolutely agree, it is all about your way of thinking and the willingness to experiment with alternatives.

[@matthewbrandon3942]

She has a good attitude about her small house. Nice lady.

[@StevenDLightspring]

I so appreciate Dawn's deeply conscious awareness, her caring spirit, and her most meaningful and empowering insight into our choices for living and her own obviously joyfully-intentional way of living. I'm so blessed by her sharing her journey so openly with us in this way. And yes, all of the practical applications and features that are some "plugs" here are most inspiring and helpful as well! As I'm more able, I look forward to supporting your channel...and, for now, am delighted to subscribe! Thank you so much, Mat and Danielle, for what you do to share such wisely evolutionary and lovingly revolutionary ideas and approaches to living with us! All the very blessed to you!

[@rawlawgirl]

love, love, love the tiny house and lack of clutter by furniture. i, too, live on the floor and often think that tiny house spaces are wasted with so much standard furniture. love her attitude and overall healing persona. this one is probably my favorite tiny house snd occupant far. and yes to the no washer and driver. i have few clothes and would likely resort to handwashing and outdoors drying in the sun if and when possible.

[@dizheller2101]

Pure aesthetic! This is one of the best designed tiny house, I've come across.

[@tamaraweber3296]

She is so positive, so inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

[@coolcatcarolena4951]

We have similar habitation laws in the US. I'm talking to a tiny house builder working on special certifications that would permit full-time living. Another lovely home and video.

[@mattwoodproperty]

Surely you could just do as you see fit, instead of accepting this as criminal acts?

[@Skweepa]

Probably could just pay the fine every year. Not sure if they could forcibly remove her at some point.

[@condew6103]

For any rules about tiny houses there should be an exception for one person living alone. If you are only endangering yourself (if there is any REAL danger at all), it's nobody else's business. Rules would stamp out innovation because codes usually prescribe rather than give reasons and principles. For a tiny hous you've got to start with reasons and create a solution rather than look at some code that says "minimum 3 foot" here, "8 inches/10 inches" there.

[@agiantcub8it542]

Love her outlook, like that she's pointing out that it cant be that crazy with so many gravitating towards wanting a different way to live as opposed to a typical 30 to 40 yr mortgage.

[@ciderbu4425]

this is the best TH I've ever seen!! come back to rewatch it every once in a while

[@MJSinger10]

The most unique kitchen I've seen in the (literally) hundreds of Tiny House videos I've watched and I really like it!

[@Spohn35]

She's so beautiful! I love her ideas we definitely need more people thinking consciously about how to live

[@sho0oka]

this woman, Dawn, is so sharp and makes so much sense

[@gusalivizatos1609]

great video, love her sense of community. thanks for creating it.

[@akracing7]

I could listen to her for days.

[@AlOraij]

I love her perspectives on many aspects, especially on reaching out to others. This is the essence of the beauty of our fathers lives.

[@wonderwoman6019]

Love the way kitchen is layer out! FIRST one I have seen this way! Bathtub is only must for me, in bathroom! Great little home!

[@nitsan]

what an awesome woman

[@ChBParis]

She's very inspiring, I could listen to her all day

[@pandariuskairos3841]

This is like the only tiny house video I wanted to sit through the entire thing listening to this woman talk. The house itself is ok, not the way I'd design mine (i have to have my own laundry), but it was great listening to her talk about the experience. Also, I like how her kitchen is sort of an island, I want my kitchen to be an island.

[@aveureaquest]

I love this one! One of the most beautiful tiny houses I've seen. Wonderful!!!

[@mhm1133]

I’m in love with her soft voice ❤️

[@bonitastjulienlepauvre6489]

Thank you for sharing this; it's the kind of conversation that I'd been hoping to hear.

[@OnMyDishWordpressCom]

So true about resources, connection and relation with one others... very inspiring

[@Healedhomegirl]

beautiful .....I'm so ready to dump stressful living and embrace minimal living ......

[@borthsampson]

Okay but her loft bedroom is goals. It's cozy yet spacious enough right next to a window and so many BOOKS... I want it

[@KateGoldauthoress]

Oh my gosh. I love love love when you said about not having a washing machine or dryer. I am autistic and having either of these in a tiny home is a big no for me. I thought I was the only one who didnt want a washer and dryer, glad to know you feel the same way ;)

[@tworookiesinavanjan7913]

What a wonderful person. Thank you.

[@previouslyachimp]

What a lovely lady with a beautifully articulated, intelligent, and well balanced view of life. Thank you 'Exploring Alternatives' for bringing her story to us. :)

[@abesyparrado]

thats just dumb when a person says that she's "mooching" off others, she's making them lunch and they get to build a better relationship as friends. I think she's lucky to have generous friends that also care for her and value her presence.

[@danielarnis]

100% agree. The communal nature of what she is doing is beautiful.

[@Lunabyrd]

She even said it was one of her friends ideas, so it's not like she's even imposing.

[@dakota5191]

This is an excellently done video it feeds your brand your ideas and your movement. If you are able to try and tell the story of the people and the places that you are recording every time. It will literally have your followers screaming for more content! Keep up the great work Mat and Danielle.

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks Dakota for the super positive feedback!!

[@blueollis]

What a beautiful woman in a beautiful home. I wish there were more tiny homes in the UK. I'd love to live in one like this!

[@2penguinz279]

Omg, this woman is so eloquent in sharing her experience. I truly feel like I have a stronger sense of my why, just hearing her. I want to be her friend! Lol

[@Jackwagon]

Honestly one of the coolest tiny houses.

[@TamaraWoods]

I really like how her living room is set up and the little cubby in her loft.

[@trinat8693]

Beautiful, unique design, with the floating floor and center loft (which is the first one I've seen). Usually they put the lofts on either or both ends of the tiny home.

[@cyriellesornette1895]

This is the most useful and down-to-earth Tiny House video I have seen ! Thank you so much for sharing. And you seem like an awesome person :).

[@amyamy1507]

That's a really lovely home 😊 and she seems like a kind person

[@GatorLife57]

As always... excellent excellent excellent ! Thumbs up... ENJOY.... THE SIMPLE LIFE

[@pacedelacruz4913]

I absolutely love your tiny home and more, your idea of communal living. Nothing SHOULD prevent a land owner from severing parcels of land to each tiny home owner (so each could OWN their OWN piece of land) to then offer such things as a communal laundromat, tennis court, pool, or whatever else people in any community would want/require, for a fee (be it fixed fee or fee per usage, really) I particularly love your home's layout and the fact you "live on the floor" which is stg I would also do and ohhhh, I love your singing bowl!! 😄 All the Best to you for all of your years to come. Namaste✨🙏🏼