He Built a Tiny House in New Orleans after Katrina

After Hurricane Katrine, Derek was forced to relocate into a FEMA trailer, like so many others in New Orleans. After living in the cheap RV, he knew his next tiny abode would be made from high quality materials and customized to fit his lifestyle. That’s why Derek chose to build and modify Tumbleweed Tiny House plans, just like we did!
He originally built his tiny house as a week day living space, so that he wouldn’t have to commute into the city from his suburban home. After living in it for awhile, Derek saved enough money and was able to purchase a large home in town for his growing family. His tiny home is now parked in the backyard and used as a guest house.
After building the “NOLA Tiny House” with his father, Derek says it holds a special place in his heart. He doesn’t think he’ll ever get rid of it, but perhaps it will evolve overtime as his family expands.
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[@naim27bakar]

the front side where the sitting area transforms into dining area into bedding area are very clever

[@Kristen70364]

OMG! I went to school with him! Small frigging world!

[@alohastateofmind3565]

I appreciate this episode because he talks about things he would have done different and offers advice to future tiny home owners/builders. Please continue to encourage that in future videos. Keep up the great work!

[@thanhpham9617]

For me, the ideas in kzbin.infoUgkxy_pn55PK60wAV3X_C_RoLS_67mNonoCE Plans were a starting point for building different sheds . Ryan gives ideas that allow an individual to draw nicest conclusions into the design and building of his or her own shed.

[@JasonCWaite]

One of my favorite vids cause he shared what he's do over again or change again. Thx

[@TexanInTheUK1]

He was certainly very helpful. Thanks for sharing!

[@katekuma7074]

The guest bed is a fantastic idea! Look the nook for reading and hanging out :) Too bad about the loft, could that be changed?

[@902auntmeme]

Beautiful tiny home! I love the counter top!

[@lindahumphrey9113]

These tiny houses are SO KEWL...I am completely awestruck at their uniqueness and designs. I am full timing it in a 25 ft. fifth wheel which is 16 yrs old. Of course with winter, I had to completely close off the front bedroom. It makes a great walk in cooler, but it's not easy nor comfortable to sleep there at all..and winter was HARD and LONG this year. There was many a time in Feb. where the waterlines were trying to freeze INSIDE the rv, despite extra precautions of bags of leaves/heavy tarps around the outside for insulation and foil bubble wrap on all the windows. My windows actually got ICE around the metal window frames a couple inches thick due to sub weather. I'm good til about 10 degrees below zero, but we got down into the mid negative 20's and even -30's. I've often thought it would be great to REDESIGN my living space...so really enjoy these tours/ideas. I guess my question IS: how do these tiny homes do for the weight as far as being able to travel? There are many parks that do offer year round options to rv'ers and tiny homers..so grid utilities/water/sewer isn't an issue..and there's always off gridding too. But, I wouldn't want to have to buy a semi to pull one of these. My fifth wheel is bad enough needing about a 6 liter engine or higher as I go to 9,000 lbs dry and empty. Imagine what clothing and dishes, food, equipment, etc adds to that. What type of codes does one have to meet when it comes to licensing/insurance and road restrictions that would limit tiny homes traveling or does one just need to get a permit like a mobile or modular home to transport and then park it permanently somewhere? Perhaps you could do a video on these types of questions for those of us interested in this lifestyle.

[@ibemeubu2509]

Great video walking tour. Very nice house as well. Heard quite a few good tips all through the video. Your guys video work just gets better and better. Really enjoy your productions and already looking forward to the next one. Cheers

[@TinyHouseGiantJourney]

Well thank you!!

[@wongeunkim5950]

i would do the compost toilet but by far, the best aesthetic and efficient ones i've seen

[@taylorhartnett2378]

i love these fucking tiny houses im gonna watch all these videos with these tiny houses

[@W4ABN]

non-pressurized alcohol stoves are pretty good. I have a sailboat and like the little cook top on it. There are also alcohol ovens (like Origo 6000) that I've seen in tiny houses. Some people might say they are not as hot as propane but it's a safer fuel where a flame can be extinguished with water in an emergency. Anyway, I like the layout of this one and really nice finish on the countertop and good layout too.

[@sherry866]

It's strange how he did not consider head height in the loft as priority number one

[@johntrybulec6218]

Your answer makes great sense. Now I understand! Smart... very smart. I come from the bigger is better era.

[@fire7side]

What kind of screams out at me is that he built it two years ago and isn't living in it, and it's completely empty. I lived in a little trailer about that size for 5 years and was itching to get out of it. I live in 400 sq ft of living space now, with the same upstairs as storage, and it seems plenty. It's mostly that 8 ft width. It just gets to you.

[@katiebouch]

Just found your channel today and have been going through your videos. I can tell you are improving with each new upload. I am enjoying the tour of the different houses and am looking forward to what you share next.

[@Lora-Lynn]

A good combo for cooking would be a convection microwave oven and 2 burner induction cook top. That would help conserve propane for hot water only, safer cooking option and could be powered by plugging in or solar conversion.

[@markverdad6320]

Im 19 and currently in my senior year in college. I moved away from my parents house when I was 18, fortunately my university is just five minutes away from home so me and my dad built a tiny house in our backyard just to consider myself separated from my parents which is not really, Im still dependent on some stuff

[@samella35]

I like his house more than he does.

[@jamespatterson1433]

That was a cool bench table and bed combo. The lower bed is nice not only for when you have guest, but if you sprained and ankle or worse. Nice to have obtions. Every placed I lived I would do something different too. Nice job!

[@whatadollslife]

great ideas..love that front bench/bed idea and that big kitchen counter seems so well planned out this would be a good rental/commuter/student house ,parked in someones backyard

[@baconbecky9241]

The dog is adorable!!!!!!

[@ljooni]

I really like that storage loft above the living room area! I feel like it used to be a way more common before but now people seem to prefer higher roof on at least in one "room" of the house. Nothing wrong with that ofc, but I just love storage lofts so much myself :D My student apartment was pretty small and it had a storage loft at the entryway and it was a true saviour for me. Anything not in season went there. My apartment would have been a mess without it.

[@patchyfish1]

I love this one! Plus some great advice on the roofing and I love his little oven, glad to know you can still bake cakes with one (been wanting to know for ages).

[@carlosalvarez-bl8ih]

Another great tour! Please keep them coming!

[@moanimations]

Love the Bench/Storage/Bed idea... so great!

[@vanessahenry7238]

I was wondering if there was people in NOLA who were doing this - since rules were somewhat strict (having to do with the weather and area of build). This is great!

[@stanky6261973]

I love this tiny house! I love his real toilet!! The only other toilet I would buy is the incolet, it incinerates your waste into ashes and we would need 2. It can take up to half an hour to burn it all, it's safer to have 2 God bless you, your family and your tiny house.

[@linaflor2911]

Wow it's hard to believe all of that is packed into that small space, pretty impressive.

[@dockholiday06]

This looks awsome this guy definitely knew what he was doing when he built this home

[@susanlee9532]

Love the countertop💕 Absolutely beautiful!

[@glip]

Thanks for sharing, really enjoyed watching the tour :)

[@Lifeholder]

Great video. I love the bed/bench/eating area in the front-very well thought out.

[@FrankenKitteh]

I like his bathroom at the back, it makes so much sense!

[@Starrydust]

I really love the glossy coat on the wood floors and the wood counters~

[@alexisbrown7341]

Nice tiny house, especially the kitchen area and the flush toilet!

[@elizabethellent9325]

This looks awesome! I hope he can build one for me too! He's super cute too!

[@elvirak.schuller9449]

Nice tour and a sweet little house! :)

[@nickvidal2522]

Great job

[@x3salax3]

Oh, so great. I'm in love!

[@cameramanfrank]

Could you start including build prices

[@fangzhenyuinca]

this guy is a straight up smart dude. he must work in a high paced and challenging environment, must be a seasoned salesman.

[@andreawisner7358]

The sink - yeah!

[@tcb069]

hey , great layout for tiny house ,one of the best i think, kool sitting /bed area in front . more counter space than most rvs , thanks

[@imthehomelander99]

Nice. Definitely would go with the dormers though, that loft looked sooooo cramped.

[@grooverjamesr]

Love the Tiny House thing, wish I could gt donated materials though, trailer and wood, etc so I can get started on my dream house.

[@Shadow2084]

I like that - very nice indeed. Job well done!

[@jalliajacobs8078]

this just made my day i live in new Orleans and i wondered were tiny houses legal here

[@shawnp1344]

+Jallia Jacobs I also live in the NOLA area. Would love to build one but wonder about the codes and such. Would prefer a more rural area, i think.

[@jalliajacobs8078]

Shawn Phelps I was wondering about codes too .. But I've fallen in love with the tiny home movement

[@maxwellgilliam4564]

Anyone else reminded of Martin Shrkeli when you look at this guy?

[@cheerlois0337]

Wow!

[@lolass5240]

¡¡¡La amo!!!

[@estherbjerga523]

I like the ceiling.

[@KGray-ob7ml]

How does his flush toilet work in a Tiny House?

[@muktofreedom]

Thanks it is Beautiful! Be careful with microwave, I think, is killing!

[@52fordman1]

Very Nice. I agree that there is low head room. Looks to clean maybe never lived in??

[@kccarrtheoregonhillbillyhi4803]

Could you give me more information on your heat pump or air conditioner or whatever its called

[@NWAAII]

Well executed build with lots of thoughtful design touches. One big drawback is the lack of HIGH CONTRAST in the living space. For me, that's a definite NO SALE. Either have the ceiling, walls, or floors a different colour or material texture. Drywall or painted wood for example. Maybe dark stained floors. The eyes need some relief. It looks like a shellacked COFFIN in there. Seriously, the inside of that tiny ... traumatized me ~

[@johannancabezas5629]

You guys should make a tiny house tour for your house if you have a tiny house 😜

[@DrJonGroves]

Love the shower walls

[@rising13stars321]

Yeaaaahhhh Nola(: I live in Nola

[@VonNolaTV]

This is nice.

[@6king533]

So how does the water work? Does he have to take his house somewhere to dump the grey water or black water (whatever sewage is)?

[@randyt913]

What is the size / make / model of the refrigerator? I am having a heck of a time finding one that isn't too small / too big.

[@slacker258]

Where would you consider mounting the A/C- heater unit inside this model. Know it's the same basic model of your house. Didn't see any ceiling fan?

[@cg7926]

LOT OF SMART IDEA:) good job

[@suzangeissler1461]

So who's land is it on? and who's electricity is he using? Water too?

[@jlsoldwood]

If your roofing is screwed on you can disassemble your roof and put your dormers in

[@michaelottinger]

"Same Shized shower." Nearly stuck the landing, didn't you?

[@kaileepoole]

how does a regular toilet work on a mobile tiny house? really interested. the idea of a bucket toilet is keeping me from wanting a tiny house

[@TinyHouseGiantJourney]

Unless you're physically connected to sewer, "regular RV toilets" are much nastier than a good composting toilet! You have to deal with black smelly chemically filled black water.

[@kaileepoole]

+Tiny House Giant Journey thank you!

[@lalitabenas8960]

wowowowowo i lovw ,tiny house,beautiful,,,wathcing davao city,philippines,,lockdown here,,university close,,june 22 2020,,lali

[@nanhuicolon9862]

I thought the tiny house is inexpensive, but it's not, this tiny shoud be less than 25K.

[@frogsnfurious9707]

What's the white Tiny house at like 16 seconds in the intro? I'm in love, but I can't find it anywhere else!!!

[@TinyHouseGiantJourney]

It's in our playlist, look for Modern tiny house with two lofts

[@irishlr1641]

Hi, does anybody know the house in 0:12? Thank you

[@Wooperplus]

I would love to live in these but im not too keen on building my own ._.

[@dantheveganman]

+Brandon Jaquez you could buy one...

[@ptl44]

Where does the pool table go?

[@phillipsmom6252]

The roof

[@shawnp1344]

How would one contact Mr. Derek to ask about housing/zoning rules? I live in NOLA and am highly interested but am concerned about where to park.

[@rrg218]

+Shawn Phelps Hi Shawn, I'd like to know as well. I've recently purchased a 30 X 50 lot in central city. I'm looking at my options and hoping to build a tiny house. Let me know if you find out anything :)

[@dreamerwithoutdreams]

+Shawn P I'm interested too. I was under the impression that tiny homes weren't legal here.

[@shawnp1344]

i am almost thinking on wheels it would but maybe only in trailer/rv parks? not really sure but would love to hear from someone who experiences that side of things first hand. i am just outside the city.

[@NolaPeaches]

+Shawn P You can reach me through Instagram NolaDerek. I can share contact information there if you send me a message.

[@shawnp1344]

+Derek Ybarra Thanks for responding! I will definitely do that as soon as I figure out how to use Instragram! Lol

[@Feffi777]

does anyone knows what song this is on the beginning of the clip??

[@TinyHouseGiantJourney]

+Masaon Granger Yep, it's "Take My Hand" by our friend Grady Kelneck. His whole album is excellent! www.gradykelneck.com

[@dustyrose7582]

Photobomb by Salies at 8:32 :)

[@AbiSheppard]

Hi, I'm new here- can someone tell me what this channel is about? Looks cool but I don't know what they do :) xx

[@TinyHouseGiantJourney]

We make videos tours of tiny houses, tree houses and other fun alternative dwellings, as well as travel and adventure videos

[@AbiSheppard]

Tiny House Giant Journey thank you! Sounds awesome! :) x

[@stepdean6k]

L

[@khrondariumeon2500]

It's the most beautiful channel about tiny house

[@khrondariumeon2500]

Jenna is like, very nervous? Is she inlove?

[@yellowhammer3]

hey I saw this is for sale

[@AchieveWithMe]

Wait wait wait people actually live in these? Or are they just for passing time? That's the size of my bathroom (forreal tho!) :p

[@TinyHouseGiantJourney]

AchieveWithMe Haha, yep! We happily live in ours and travel as a living.

[@kcapt96]

+AchieveWithMe Indeed, well it may sound rude but I live in a huge house and I'm in love with this tiny houses! I would love one day to create one, I hope I'm not claustrophobic ahah

[@stephanieburns4560]

We lived in a 450 sf houseboat and moved into a bigger one (1000 sf) thinking we really needed the space. For a very long time we kept all of our things in the center of the rooms because we couldn't get used to having the space.

[@touaregR]

salut! je vous ai vu dans un reportage tv et j'ai trouvé votre démarche sympa, je m'abonne à votre chaine si ça peut vous aider dans votre aventure.....

[@TinyHouseGiantJourney]

Merci bien!

[@lovexdbahena7866]

Am 15 am and I love tiny house. Trying to do a tiny house for myself how should I do it. I just need help on square ft and height

[@Well_possibly]

+loveXD bahena Hi, if you are interested in purchasing plans or getting a free catalog download, you can check out Tumbleweed Tiny House Company www.tumbleweedhouses.com/pages/models

[@estewharton8562]

How much is your live with a tiny house

[@jona4539]

Guess he uses this only as a part time living area? He said something about 4 days and work . Notice in these home tours there is often nothing inside them at all. Are they doing the tour in order to sell it?

[@TinyHouseGiantJourney]

Wishbone and Shenendoah were for sale. Some houses had just been delivered (Ravenlore) and others were rental or guest places (Music City, NOLA, Lofthaven and the Nest). The SCADpads are student housing and the others are lived in.

[@metaparcel]

I feel organic

[@bladesNstuff]

What are "dormers?"

[@philiq18]

It's like those protruding windows you see from the slope of a roof. Kinda like this one tinyhouseblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IMG_0093.jpg

[@bladesNstuff]

Oh thanks for the info...!

[@johntrybulec6218]

Why get a house this size. I don't understand.

[@TinyHouseGiantJourney]

Because people want to live a simpler and higher quality life :) we love ours, it allows us to travel all over the place, save money, not work as much and we live in a house with lots of high quality materials since we didn't need to buy large quantities of it!

[@shelleyhillier7581]

now here is someone else with a tumbleweed cypress built themselves......is it a safe bet that they sell their house plans then?

[@TinyHouseGiantJourney]

+Shelley Hillier That would probably be illegal...

[@beckymanjarres3346]

You never mention how to wash your clothes

[@jamesfischer6809]

hope she's not packing heat oa taser🤔,her hand is always in the bag

[@katjak0717]

Derek could have made his bed.

[@issievdhorst]

Nice! Just do not like the shower.

[@ianewimberley4804]

I like your t.h. to the point .how $$$.$$$.?

[@Anonymous-jd3ce]

Storich

[@donnasmith4301]

Do not ignore friendly dogs. Really bad form.

[@hummingmute]

the dog was ign ored :(

[@TinyHouseGiantJourney]

Oh don't worry, she is spoiled rotten!

[@mudra22lop]

oh i noticed that too.

[@dolphinwater7797]

the dude seem a bit up tight, reminds me of my ex husband. nice place though