Gorgeous Expanding Tiny Home Opens Doors for Solo Mom & Teen

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[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Meet Reggie who went tiny to help create a smooth transition out of divorce, allowing her to be a homeowner. Her custom farmhouse-inspired 36-ft tiny house features 2 bump-outs--one in the living room & one in the downstairs bedroom to create a 12' wide living space. And it’s legally permitted as a Caretaker residence on her parent’s property! 👉🏡 *More tiny house tours & stories:* kzbin.info/aero/PLlvBXhDyr9H3XQbgDHQG23m1P_7LN1yyS

[@luciatinacarino8273]

LOFT IS TOO LOW

[@samantha1877]

I'd like to know cost

[@theeasterbunny61]

Who built this home And where they are located? Love the pop outs!

[@emusaurus]

animallover I reckon it cost at least $150k usd. At least. Edit: it costs 135k But she’s paying it off over 10 years, so it will probably end up being closer to 200k with the interest.

[@nancywinstead4840]

like your house alot , can you give us name of the company ? and an idea what the popouts cost ,?

[@christinarobleto1786]

This is the one drawback, it seems alot of tiny home owners either have a friend that let's them park there or they have family that let's them live there. It would be great to see stories of folks who bought land or found a way to own land not related to someone.

[@Enoo-Wynn]

This is true. I wonder if municipalities could rewrite building codes to be more welcoming to tiny homes and if smaller size lots could be offered for sale (to individuals planning to live on them NOT people planning to buy them all up to rent on airb&b!)

[@michele5695]

@@Enoo-Wynn exactly. We need affordable housing for people who need it, like people with disabilities. Instead of making landlords wealthy, we need communities of small affordable homes.

[@luisholguin605]

I am living in Colorado , park county has a lot of land for sale and the county allows tiny homes there is no minimum sqft requirements other then the ones on the 2012 building code book you can google what those are, I’m going to start building there this year little by little till it’s done I’m doing a slab foundation but it will be a tiny house to keep construction cost down I’ll probably start posting videos about it in a few months, if anyone wants to look into it the lots are fairly affordable I got mine for 25k but the prices vary out there and I don’t have anyone helping me no KZbin sponsors nothing crazy , just me my girlfriend and our one acre lot and lots of painful government loops with waiting time on permits mostly

[@sandraburlace8298]

I notice this also. More people place their tiny homes on land belonging to family or friends. That isn't an option for so many people.

[@karenwalters2586]

I would hate to be dependent on someone’s land if thy decide to sell.

[@ILOLnumber1]

I love her house and how she managed to have the best of both worlds - the ease of a standard road legal width tiny house, and then the comfort of a 12' width where she needed it most. I also love how articulate and comfortable she is on camera. I wonder what her profession is. And hooray for Canadian tiny house builders!!! :)

[@HandbagDiva]

I’ve been searching for a builder in Canada for years & haven’t liked anything I’ve seen so far; but this is beautiful. I like the bump outs they make the living space so much better.

[@paxundpeace9970]

I do think that she does work in media.

[@lordbensontattoos2022]

yea i love her house to

[@nancygustafson5776]

She works at home for FEMA

[@schelliegris7481]

It is the first Canadian one I have heard about. I am sure there are more.🇨🇦❤

[@saophaixoan7861]

I am fully impressed! It's just a complete kzbin.infoUgkxGqOCINHE0Z0E5gxzSdNi9NWGugRY5Hm2 plan with the best resources and step by step instructions . These shed plans are so satisfying as if the sheds build themselves on their own. Worthy work Ryan!

[@sallythompson9958]

The best tiny home I've seen bump outs make it, very nice interior, a 10... you truly have all you need to be comfortable.

[@rhondah.1478]

Very beautiful tiny home, you can tell she put a lot of thought into what she wanted, and as she said, where she wanted to put her money. I love the idea of the bump outs, that does seem to offer so much extra space. I'm also a fan of downstairs bedrooms in tiny homes, so the fact she has an actual bedroom is great. Leave the loft to kids and younger folks with good knees, lol. It's awesome she was able to park it on her family's land and that in return she is using the advantage of being so close to her parents to help them out and take care of them. It's also pretty cool that her daughter enjoys the house, we don't see a lot of teens in these tiny house adventures.

[@debralines7232]

Love this house. It’s great with the extra room for the full size couch. I’ve seen many of these tiny homes and don’t like the small sitting. She was lucky to be able to put the house on her parents property.

[@twalker0877]

This is my favorite Tiny Home that I’ve seen thus far (on any video)…I love the layout, and the exterior look (and the pop outs are genius!) You can tell she put a lot of thought, care and research into this home! My dream is to one day own a tiny home for me and my dog and I will absolutely keep this plan and builder in mind! ❤️

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

So happy to hear your kind feedback!

[@KristerJonssonSverige]

Beautiful, beautiful house! And the owner such a lovely, balanced personality. I wish them nothing but the very best!

[@dottisiders6932]

I don’t have a tiny house, but Reggie is giving me so many ideas about making my un-tiny house pretty and more organized. I really like the way she decorates!!

[@laurapatrick9475]

Your tiny home, is the ABSOLUTE BEST TINY HOME EVER DESIGNED. Great job. I've seen thousands and thousands I love everything about yours. 💜💘💛💚💖💙

[@robinricker9099]

Canada to California 6,000 bucks I guess that's about right

[@marjorjorietillman856]

Canada must have some GREAT builders of tiny houses, because I watch a lot of tiny homes on KZbin, and some of the most beautiful ones comes from Canada! Their homes overall seems to be the very best. I hope to visit my good neighbors in the near future! 🌹👍🏽

[@sallyhover8173]

This is, by far, the best tiny home layout I’ve ever seen! This would be my dream home😍

[@earthchildapothecary8609]

You can do a lot with $135,000 and family property. Wish everyone had that access.

[@illus1onszgaming471]

This is the best designed tiny home I’ve seen that lady is very smart and creative

[@michaeldavies9533]

This is one of the most gorgeous tiny house that I have seen the decor so spot on , Reggie you have really nailed it,

[@onengkusumah2905]

10 years financing kinda kills the point of having a tiny home though...

[@sisimawarbiru7687]

Agree

[@ladylang3]

@@onengkusumah2905 I don’t know if there is a particular point, or if it is necessary to have a point. But if for example, she has a mortgage of just $300 a month, I think as prices go in CA it’s pretty good. In Bay Area the housing is outrageous and renting just a room the average is $1,200.

[@ruthbeacham5246]

Love this home. Especially her bedroom being downstairs

[@jojomama2424]

Beautiful and I’m sure parents appreciate having them close by.

[@3gmom408]

I love the fact that the whole house is painted white and this really opens up the space ! Beautiful !

[@melissafaucheux6777]

It’s literally a more well built camper. Love this. So beautiful

[@07laines07]

Bump outs like an RV… adding/saving floor space is awesome. Lovely tiny house!

[@reggiewilliams8990]

Thank you, Alexis and Christian! You guys rock and I really love that you advocate/support the tiny house movement. Keep it up and come visit us again anytime.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Appreciate you Reggie. ☺️✨ Thanks again for sharing your home & journey with us!

[@a.r.8987]

Before I played the video just looking at the thumbnail I knew that was Cali. Northern Cali is the best of both worlds you still have the coast but also the forest.

[@redshed2020]

This is a great layout, it's nice to see privacy and space for both mom and teenager.

[@elelegidosf9707]

Mom got the better deal, by far.

[@jthomas1626]

Your home is simply beautiful. I like the stairs and your bump outs which provides extra room and storage. Love the bathroom. Your kitchen is on point. Way to go Mom & teen.

[@jodeming5088]

Gorgeous home. She did a great job with the design.

[@megg.1610]

Smart woman! You have your own space with your daughter, good job.

[@lovingmayberry2000]

Love this tiny home, and the outdoor space is heaven!

[@bluesue6687]

By far, by FAR my absolutely favorite tiny home! The design, style and layout is fantastic

[@MotherofDragons937]

Me too! I love it!!

[@travelconcarol7722]

e too!!! this table in the garden!!!! all is beautIFULL!!

[@paulmackyou9098]

I like her. She seems like someone I'd hang out with & I love this house

[@debradavid929]

Beautiful! How well planned, and also the balance for her daughter and parents.

[@margreetanceaux3906]

The bump-outs make it so much more livable! Great tiny house 😘

[@ritaburleson1224]

This is a realistic beautiful home to me. I would lower the ceiling over the bath/laundry to give room for the loft to have more height. Otherwise, it extraordinary nice, feasible, & very practical to me....

[@TheCaitling]

Truly lovely tiny home with great features - privacy at night for both her and her daughter despite her daughter not necessarily having a real wall on one side, ability to use the French doors to enjoy another "living room" and therefore also another way to not feel too cramped in the space with each other, and lastly a great way to live with family close together but not so close as to get on each others' nerves; close enough to be useful in each others lives the way families used to be when people were brought up in villages or more traditional community. Very cool!

[@Shiryone]

This is one of the most lovely and well laid out tiny houses I've ever seen. Love the pass-thru bathroom and full sized bedroom.

[@deborahadcock978]

I think this is the best tiny house ever!!!I love it!!!!

[@ginalegg2463]

That is one super gorgeous tiny house. I love the design and would live in it in a flash 😍

[@tahoe7779]

Love the cottage white interior. Looks so light, bright, and cheerful. 🤗

[@hilltopvt]

This is a beautiful tiny house - one of my favorites that I've seen.

[@sopanmuller]

Excellent design. The pop-outs really work well for her, and the lady is able to accommodate her daughter very comfortably plus have her own bedroom... great job.

[@justsaying6092]

This home has a serene vibe to it.

[@priti1here]

This house is perfect...love those bump outs .....lovely idea that lets you snug up and relax....just love it❤❤❤❤

[@brittanyg2477]

It's always affluent people that are able to build and live nicely on family land with these tiny homes. Wish they would show people without family ties and money.

[@dazzads]

this is one of the best tiny homes i’ve seen. it looks so cozy and liveable. 💙

[@kimsimmons2757]

Toilet with its own section in the bathroom - priceless!

[@auntdee5807]

Truly one of the best tiny homes I have seen. I have viewed a lot too. I love the bump outside which you do not see very often.

[@nanaellenmccallum1945]

I love this! Great and useful areas utilized in logical sense. I love the pullouts! This is probably the best Tiny Home I've ever seen. I love her colours and esp the fact that she made sure her daughter get some great private space.

[@KA-eu9sy]

I love this house. Not tiny at all. The white/black exterior. Interior is peaceful and gorgeous. I especially love the back bedroom.

[@christinesmith7505]

Best tiny house I’ve ever seen!!! It fulfills all of the issues of tiny homes that drive me nuts. Those bump-outs are the answer to more space. Love the bedroom double doors to the outside. Kitchen is my favorite room.

[@martegulbrandsen1308]

I have watched a lot of tiny homes here now, but this was my absolute favorite one! So beautifully made! I loved the style and how "normal home" it looked! I'm applaud this mother for how she choosed to think about her daughter ,going through a divorce, to make sure she could stay close to her friends, school and family. 🙌👏👏👏 Great work!

[@sallysalvery7152]

Beautiful well thought out tiny house. I love the pop out section. And this tiny house is of the highest quality too. Five Stars *****

[@coffeytnmilk7]

Love how light and bright the bathroom is! The whole design is beautiful and does not seem tiny at all!

[@cathyskulborstad3378]

This is the prettiest tiny home I've looked at online, layout is great & Reggie was great..concise & easy to listen to...very informative. Well done girl...

[@barbseverino1278]

The best tiny house yet.

[@sandrasews3765]

I’m so happy for mom and daughter, she made the right choice. Then her parents are right there.

[@pC-zd4qj]

Amazing design! Loved it and how Reggie is handling life at this point for parents, her daughter and herself.

[@mswonderfulgem170]

I like her - she's practical and honest.

[@deastover898]

The bumpouts are awesome and I didn't know you could have them and legally move it. Good info on this episode. Live with my parents and it great option to look into inn the future! Loved the feel of this house also. Amazing job designing! ❤️

[@kathleenwarner4888]

They’re slide outs - like on motor homes. Brilliant idea

[@dg5175]

This one is cute & I like the idea of having the master bedroom downstairs and the French doors that lead to the outside 😍

[@lightwarrior432]

Me too! 😃👍🏽😍……. Just like ours 😊🥰

[@chrishoyt741]

I LOVED that and the high ceiling in her bedroom along with the French doors made it SO spacious. I would love a home like this one. It's by far my favorite tiny house and I've seen lots of them!

[@lindaenoch3903]

Lovely layout. She thought this through all the way. So nice to have her own and able to help her parents. ❤️

[@keepitsimplesassypants8838]

This is the best tiny I’ve seen too. I could totally see myself in it. Great job to the home owner on her choices and design!

[@troydanielboy]

You have one of the best ones I"ve seen. Lots of light, height, rooms, two bedrooms, fabulous.

[@cathelenealtamirano6803]

Beautiful home.This home was lovely,bright,and we'll built.I loved the kitchen,and your bathroom.First class.They were gorgeous.And what I especially loved was the patio area,like you said it was like having another room.And how nice you can be close to your family to look after them.Best to you,thankyou for sharing your lovely home with us.

[@gladysclausing8785]

Congratulations, of all the tiny houses I’ve seen, this is absolute perfection. This is beautiful. Good job and good luck.

[@Poeticfloetic]

She is a lovely creative mom. Adventurous even. Her daughter is blessed. I love moms creativity. ♥️🔥

[@giselet158]

This is one of my favorite tiny homes! Love the bump out. Makes such a huge difference. I would definitely move the couch up just a bit to fit some type of narrow shelf that's leveled to the top of the back of the couch. Just a nice piece of stained wood. She could display some books, pictures and even have a little lamp on it.

[@cathy1944]

Ok, definitely my absolute favorite tiny home.

[@kmsm832]

The best part was the French doors leading to outside sitting area. The front door is innovative too. Lots of wonderful ideas there.

[@SeaTurtle515]

Lovely and well thought out tiny home.

[@viegood1558]

Fabulous home! My absolute favorite tiny home. You did a fantastic job describing the details of the home and the process. Wish you a happy & healthy future to enjoy your creation!

[@christinehutchins123]

Love the light! Very airy looking, patio is a huge plus.

[@chrishoyt741]

My favorite tiny house EVER! Pricey but SO beautifully done and spacious. Impressive!!

[@ranabeyrouti2493]

loved every minute of this video, what a lovely tiny home, thank you so much for the tour 👌

[@meganharper6566]

Enjoyed this tour - a well done, charming, tiny home.👏

[@victoriaegan6476]

The design of this house is what I would have chosen. I love the pop outs.

[@terriw919fyi]

I love her home and the outdoor patio!

[@shirleymeek-williams865]

This is the best tiny house I have seen. She has excellent taste in design and decor. Very happy she was able to put it on her parents land and be able to care for them going forward. The thing I like best are the french doors from her bedroom to the outside. How clever!

[@littlecookingtips]

Gorgeous home, one of the best we've seen guys! Kudos for another inspiring video. And yes, we agree, life is about collecting memories and experiences and not stuff.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Thank you ☺️❤️

[@Ritterkritterz]

Thank you for taking the time to share! Love it!

[@readthebible67]

EXCELLENT ALL THE WAY AROUND, including helping her parents. SWEET!!

[@agb6330]

Probably one of my top 3 favorite tiny homes! The bump outs are genius if you don’t plan to move around. Thank you for sharing.

[@melissasmith4372]

Nice job Mint! Love the design, and all her needs were met.

[@tippycanoe777]

Beautiful design and setting. Love the white color that makes this house looks so grand.

[@barbaraholzgrebe4710]

I love this design and style of this tiny house. It means a lot to me that she is able to be on the property to care for her parents. I've lost both of mine within the last 5 years. Also like the Mercari suggested. Time to purge.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Sorry for to loss ❤️ it is wonderful that she can spend this time with them and help them age in place ❤️

[@emusaurus]

I get the impression she’s only claiming to be a carer so she’s allowed to park it there. She mentioned it at the beginning

[@midnightmadness5307]

Reggie, wow! Perfection! I would move in today, this is absolutely stunning and tranquil and the back patio is truly lovely...I love the water fountain, so unique. This is my dream...a tiny home or a log house cabin up north in Ontario, Canada. Great Job Reggie!💜💜

[@oxennguyen3148]

You are a good mother, you scarify for your daughter. Cutest little home for the two.

[@Franeb747]

My absolute FAVORITE TINY HOME! I’m in love with this 🥰

[@midgie4410]

This is nice! I love the pop outs and the idea of heated flooring!

[@litolito1893]

Beautiful home and lovely lady especially for taking care of her parents 🤙🏻

[@AISHWARIAROYSNIGDHA]

very relaxing design.

[@kamalbhatia9591]

Best tiny house design I have seen so far since I am following them. Great...

[@recoveringsoul755]

For a home in CA is cheap, plus if her parents go, she'll probably inherit their home, and can rent out this as an air bnb. I love the big shower and downstairs bedroom

[@holly7010]

One of my top 10 fav's. Beautifully done. Great layout. and she has an awsome personna! Blessings and love for her life and future.

[@jeanettesick1348]

I love Mint Tiny Homes. So well done. Beautiful little home ❤️

[@juliejohnson5724]

Beautiful home and best tiny home I’ve ever seen! I love your style ❤️

[@0000moz]

That’s probably the nicest tiny house I have ever seen.

[@mariacperez-fondon543]

My favourite one so far. What a resourceful lady. Amazing 👏

[@gpinkard]

This is one of my favorite tiny homes. It is lovely & functional.

[@Pixietink]

Beautiful!!! And loved her explanation

[@emerald8795]

Very nice, lovely, convenient, great location. and smart tiny home. She did her research which I also admire. 💛

[@rainydaylady6596]

Love her house and decor. The outdoor space is great. Those bump outs really make a difference in how the house feels. She seems like a lovely person.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

She really is ☺️✨

[@wandaparker9340]

Your Tiny home is amazingly Beautiful! & to have it legally parked on your parent’s family land is a true Blessing! Wandering Wanda