I Went North to find the First Steel Frame PREFAB HOME of 2025

[@KerryTarnow]

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[@Coolcatz2500]

Same concerns. It's a deathtrap for the birds

[@jasmondil]

With all the concerns about birds flying into the windows and concerns for privacy regardless of the tint I still feel insecure with that much glass. Perhaps an option to modify from full wall windows to just regular sized windows?

[@dulcecamacho1705]

43w😮sea ,😮e

[@NickIRBB]

Was more expensive to get the male voiced AI? Why don't people pay attention to Spanish translation of videos?It is really ridiculous to make an effort to record a video and then let the AI mistranslated it with a voice in total disagreement with the person starring in it. It's a real shame to waste effort in this way.

[@jasmondil]

@@NickIRBB ?

[@ahteechia2687]

I am concerned about the mirror glass; bird killers is summer. Birds thinks that there is open space beyond and fly straight at the glass. Even with standard glass of large expanse will get bird strike. Other than that that it is lovely.

[@Danincort]

I lived with large glass walled home and birds were a problem hitting the glass constantly.

[@kariomo9085]

This was my first thought! I'm glad it was mentioned, and I love the interior, but it would be a no-buy for me because of the exterior.

[@KateWilson604]

Seems there are some nearly clear strips or decals that could be applied that are visible to birds that could help.

[@egrainger48]

Sadly, this is so very true. We need a way to prevent birds from flying to the death on these houses.

[@thomaslloydcarey]

Did you hear about the fires in Los Angeles for 10,000 buildings were burned and they didn't have any water because they were worried about the smelt a small anchovy like fish expiring fish in Northern California. That's right the firefighters had no water so they couldn't connect the hoses to fight the fire I guess the potential sacrifice of the smelt is worth 10,000 buildings and five lines

[@forwardfollower2401]

Nice. One can't grasp the complexities of this home except with a walk-around and seeing it in person. Bringing your viewers to these homes first hand makes a difference. Thank you, for that extra effort...

[@KerryTarnow]

You’re welcome! Glad you’re enjoying the on site videos

[@SlikRick.e]

Very modern yet a hot water tank. I would convert that to a tankless water heater and use that space for storage or mini laundry

[@jenndoe3233]

Ooh la la, I like what I see in the looking glass! More bonus points for being made in Canada!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks Jenn!

[@BaBaYaga1999-p7u]

Beautiful home. Would work better w/ a Murphy bed, to save floor space.

[@KerryTarnow]

great idea!

[@2XCoworking]

Exactly my immediate thoughts!

[@annesmith5192]

I agree. Or an elevator bed.

[@manleynelson9419]

Absolutely

[@jeannec9112]

They have the Murphy beds that are a couch beneath and the bed folds over the top of the couch that would be perfect cuz you would actually have a living area until bedtime

[@nathanpeep4019]

For all worried about killing birds. I saw a tip I have used and oddly it worked. A yellow green highlighter from the office supply store. If you make a stripe with it you will not see it but the birds do. I did this and it worked. Since then I have put mirrored tint on my windows from the inside because I do not like closed window curtains which defeats the purpose of the windows at even at night. I cleaned it off the window. I added the tint over top of it and it appears to still be working. I was not trusting of not seeing it so I did shorter lines about a couple inches or so inside the frame of my big picture windows that are flanked by two 36 inch wide regular sashed windows. I had the problem even without the mirror tint as there is enough reflection in regular large panes of glass to have the same effect. Another thing I have is a 2 bobbing head owls that move with the slightest breeze in my back yard with a large window and no birds even bother in the back yard. I bought because idiot birds kept running into my screened deck. Hence the name bird brains. If I want this house the birds will learn OR NOT.

[@416dl]

View with a room, and vice versa. Looks great, no kidding.

[@KerryTarnow]

exactly! glad you like it

[@Dude-qs4wi]

I agree with Granmother Tarnow. 😁 Also, thanks for pointing out the swing direction of the refrigerator doors and the reminder that this is a model. Refrigerator doors that swing the wrong way is a huge pet peeve of mine. LOL

[@KerryTarnow]

Haha thats fair! It’s a trigger for people without a doubt.

[@nathanpeep4019]

Ironically it is one of my pet peeves. I suppose not as much a trigger since I have it myself and can switch the doors....but seems I have had other things more pressing since I bought the counter depth 2 years ago and have yet to change even though I cuss once a week as I nearly drop things.

[@elizabethcarrington5819]

It’s a beautiful little space. It deserves and demands a spectacular view where you Donte have to worry about privacy blinds. Thanks Kerry. 😊❤️

[@PhilipSteeves]

Definitely a show stopper!

[@johncummings9494]

The placement of this unit is critical. Perfect as a getaway place. Thanks! Great as usual.

[@KerryTarnow]

100%! This spot was something else. Thanks for watching John

[@JUSTICEK]

This one is awesome. Instead of the bed, I'd put a Murphy bed with a couch and shelving unit on each side, and in the kitchen, a convection oven/microwave. Oh, I forgot a toaster, too, and it would be perfect.

[@1monagale]

Decorator items.

[@thebombu]

One of the best looking so far!

[@KerryTarnow]

Wow! Glad you like it

[@delanebredvik]

Gosh, thanks for braving the cold for this reveal. I'm drooling for one of those.

[@rhiahlMT]

From my perspective, a female, this is awesome as an ADU for me. Couple of things, Murphy bed that turns into a nice couch. I fall asleep on the couch all the time. So I may never open that. I'd prefer some cabinets to open shelving. If you do cook in there the cooking will create a mess on open shelves. If I have a place to sit in the living room, I don't need the stools under the counter, cabinets please. I'd move that electrical box over behind the hanging rack, so wall storage for keys etc. could be there. Or, you could hang pots there. Bathroom, forget the glass on the shower. Put in a floating vanity and waterproof, slip proof flooring and you don't need the glass. Wet bath. Plus, it gives you the whole bathroom to be in and move around. Instead of having to clean the floor etc., you can just use a handheld shower head to do the floor. The floor would have to have a slight slope to get to the drain, but it's doable. A nice modern drain that would go across the bathroom floor would work. I like the look of the sink. If I had it my way I'd be able to hose out all the flooring in that place.😁😁 Not practical though.

[@avidavid9237]

You could have a consulting gig. 😁

[@betsycosmos2054]

Nice but teensy-tiny! And no closet for clothes. Thanks for braving the cold to show us!

[@KerryTarnow]

No problem! Thanks for watching

[@ianhartshorn9420]

No food storage either. No microwave. Basically hardly any storage anywhere.

[@robertq55403]

Kerry, WOW, WOW, WOW !!! Let me be frank with you. When I saw you walk around in the snow, I saw your ankles and got cold. I thought this young man is crazy! Later on I saw you did have some on. I’m from Austin, TX; anything under 40 and I’m freezing. Anyway, this is an awesome home. I totally agree with the Murphy bed comment and I think about using a tankless water heater, but overall great home. Another thing, it must be all the light from all the glass but makes the room look a lot bigger! Even with your hair standing all the way up, it looked that there’s plenty of room! Great job Kerry!

[@jeffreyschmidt3997]

I'm from Dallas, and I have learned that there's no weather that's too cold, only bad gear and attire. Wearing layers and accessories properly, there's no reason you can't be warm and sometimes even too hot even in subfreezing weather

[@TERISHULER]

Speaking as a "senior woman"...I LOVE IT!!! Amazing features and, a great price point! One question...with the reflecting glass, issues with deer or other creatures running through it? This is a contender for a getaway on a lot that offers privacy and take your breath away views. Maine Island for example!

[@KerryTarnow]

thats a great question, I'm not an expert on deer sight but if theirs is anything like mine I think they'd be able to tell it's there.

[@dalegereaux1863]

Senior woman ? So I guess you will be graduating in June then ? 😏😉

[@markellis7866]

Those windows are definitely primed for bird strikes

[@jwyllor]

Same! Well, not yet senior and still loving the industrial flair. My only concern would be trying to clean the sharp angle at the drain in the bathroom sink.

[@dalegereaux1863]

@@jwyllor Don't worry, the maid will get it. 😏😉

[@bethrogers5656]

Nice place to kick off new year, thanks for the tour. Another good hospitality unit, so a w/d would not be needed. Kitchen area is a decently designed space, and hood vent is great add to prevent stale smells. Not as claustrophobic feeling as some of the other places either. I think folks looking for long term tiny home spaces would want some different features.

[@KerryTarnow]

Next video shows one of their models designed for full time living!

[@TheNinanina555]

Amazing ❤ love this one ❤ love you Kerry you rock

[@KerryTarnow]

Glad you like it 😀

[@modernmodca]

Thanks for the video Kerry! Fabulous as always. Love the comments the good and bad, always room to grow! Very Grateful. This unit was along the river valley for 2 months and we were also wondering about the birds. Not saying that it wont happen, but thankfully we didn't have one dead bird during that time.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thats good to hear!

[@cynthiataylor2092]

Washer/dryer please 🙏 Cindy

[@KerryTarnow]

fair point, thanks for the feedback!

[@briang70]

Maybe swap the tank water heater for a tankless and squeeze a stackable W/D in that general area.

[@ianhartshorn9420]

Combo washer dryer would probably be better

[@tpalmer3206]

Thanks Kerry, watched the newer MM video before this one. Well done on both videos, I actually like this model better believe it or not.

[@patrickmckowen2999]

Very nice 👍 I would want triple pane glass for those windows, pay the extra up front and save in the short term. Cheers

[@zizimycat]

This is my favourite modular home ever presented by Kerry. The bird strike issue with the mirrored glass end would require a solution like a pergola at the height of the roof going out for a few feet, or something like that. Birds wouldn’t fly under it or fly at the glass from above. Now I just have to win a lottery.

[@KerryTarnow]

Glad you like it!!

[@snowflake-cat]

all that beauty to look at, the fence construction impeccable. fences make great neighbors...

[@KerryTarnow]

haha they really do

[@defrank1870]

Just a shot out to you. You deadpan delivery makes your videos highly viewable. I can watch you forever and your showcases are great - inspirational. Keep going!!!

[@KerryTarnow]

I appreciate that! Glad you’re enjoying the channel.

[@JimSiverts]

A really cool Murphy bed is needed in spaces like this.

[@KerryTarnow]

Great idea

[@g.p.880]

Thank you for giving the dimensions.

[@KerryTarnow]

You bet!

[@ChoKwo]

They definitely gave you wrong info on the ceiling height! Im also 6'2 and live in a tiny house with 9' ceilings. Those looked like 10' to 10'6. If the roof height is 10'10 there's no way the interior is less than 9'. It should be around 10'4. Maybe they meant the short end of the slope? It looked like where you were standing was the high end

[@Sangreaalstube]

Love the windows. Seriously nice. Biggest pet peeves are the price, the fridge and cooktop smooshed together, and lack of a bathtub. Just bought a slight fixer on a third of an acre overlooking the ocean for half that price and 4 times the interior space. But that's a neat little vacay cabin for the well-to-do. Thanks for showing us.

[@KerryTarnow]

Sounds like you score a sweet deal! Congrats

[@dsimas1967]

Love it. Can you put a small woodstove in that glass corner? Or maybe the the glass/wall corner?

[@GammaBay007]

Great review. Thank you

[@markbigbadbear]

That view. That's 70s Bond Villain levels of a view. Awesome. Wonder what it'd look like in summer.

[@KerryTarnow]

I know! Apparently its a wedding venue during the summer

[@irenestegner534]

The view is spectacular! It’s all about the view. Room for clothes? Yes a Murphy bed would work! Otherwise nice if your a big time minimalist 😅

[@KerryTarnow]

Murphy bed would be a nice addition

[@Purplehue63]

That’s beautiful ❤ I’d definitely go for this model. Liked the bathroom too, didn’t think it is all that masculine. It all looks solid. Thanks for sharing

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks, glad you like it!

[@frankwoods4532]

It's great and the right size. My concern though would be the birds flying into the glass. Thanks for sharing!

[@PatrykDrozd-u6r]

Looks dope, that mirror is going to take out a lot of birds..

[@christophermielke]

The mirror finish looks nice, birds love it too, at least until they fly blindly into it.

[@Christopher-Yabadabado]

Love the bathroom.

[@KerryTarnow]

Same

[@TessBoze]

This is magic!

[@autobahngringo]

Birds frequently fly into mirrored glass because they perceive the reflection of the sky or surrounding foliage as a continuation of their environment, rather than recognizing the surface as a solid barrier. This phenomenon is a major contributor to bird mortality, especially in urban and suburban areas where large glass surfaces are common.

[@sterlinghawk_g20]

Went to their website and I like the slanted roof on MOD 2, I cannot imagine having to put up a ladder to scrape off snow on a flat roof

[@KerryTarnow]

Yeah the mod 2 is great

[@selini52]

Perfect hotelroom!

[@dalegereaux1863]

That's a nice one ! 👍

[@KerryTarnow]

Glad you like it Dale!

[@ithacacomments4811]

Fabulous!

[@KerryTarnow]

glad you like it!

[@Transterra55]

Very cool house, but I am so glad people are mentioning the danger to birds… They should at least have some decals put on there or figure out something to help save our feathered friends .

[@heinovontettenborn5674]

I would recommend socks in winter… but the hut is great!

[@KerryTarnow]

Haha

[@cancelbubble6535]

Cool unit, but way too small to be a "home". Great location to showcase those windows, no doubt about that. Great touch of adding the range hood venting, rarely ever see that and good refrigerator size for a small unit. On the flip side, no cupboard space in the kitchen/ette. Bathroom is cool, though the shower looks really narrow.

[@roblopez-yy3nd]

All those huge windows….That space will be hot in the summer, cold in the winter!!

[@cynthiaronan2030]

I agree

[@dorissellin9046]

Having been in that kind of low temperature, no way can a person stand out there, talking, with out wearing gloves, and a hat!! The cold is deadly!! Lovely unit!! Thank you!

[@KerryTarnow]

I made it quick! Glad you like it

[@SheenaMalfoy]

Currently living there, standing in the cold is plenty doable as long as you're not there for too long (like 30+ mins to frostbite with little to no wind). -15 isn't even scarf weather yet as long as you keep moving. When you get to -30 and below, that's when it starts to get really dangerous (like 10 mins to frostbite with mild winds, 5 mins or less with high wind).

[@roannamowbray3802]

The way you pronounced Nisku is correct, I live in Edmonton.

[@KerryTarnow]

Nice!

[@magviv]

Absolutely beautiful! But what happens if a bear strolls up? Wouldn't the glass break?

[@timothychung4811]

Whoa, my hometown. You pronounced Niskew correctly.

[@KerryTarnow]

nice!

[@siepingting2276]

Very well thought out design

[@KerryTarnow]

Glad you like it

[@JMgmkh]

I like it . Really !

[@KerryTarnow]

Glad to hear it

[@Marcus-uc4qx]

Ha! First. Great content as usual Kerry.

[@KerryTarnow]

Nice! Thank you

[@iamshadyoshay6756]

Gorgeous

[@KerryTarnow]

Glad you like it

[@floatplane]

So -- like no storage for any belongings?

[@1monagale]

add your garage

[@tripledair]

Yup, want it.

[@KerryTarnow]

nice right?

[@bobbresnahan8397]

I wonder if you get any passive solar in this home.

[@AMYV3]

Edmonton 🇨🇦 ouch lol. Thank you ❤️🇨🇦

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching

[@LesGaminuscules]

Thanks Kerry.. these are nice designs and I appreciate the summary. Thank you! Though the political part of me is weary of these little Airbnb make a buck boxes. They don't provide quick much needed housing for real people/families to live in. However, really nice for those with a buck to get away. Thanks for sharing.

[@igalis26]

amaizing!!!

[@KerryTarnow]

glad you like it

[@justinhaller2055]

Cool. But how do you keep that warm in the winter?

[@BrandyStaples-d8l]

Cute!

[@KerryTarnow]

Glad you like it

[@61Slughi]

The windows are insane. If you have a view to exploit, this would work great as a rental. Pricing is not too bad..

[@KerryTarnow]

Agreed! thanks for watching

[@AllisonChainz]

$104 starting off is NOT A BAD PRICE. Very reasonable.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching Allison

[@jamesmorris8572]

But that's before they add the fees and taxes.

[@AllisonChainz]

@@jamesmorris8572 That’s the same with anything though. Every house I’ve ever bought, I’ve ended up paying three times with the loan was because of interest and taxes. For these houses, you’d have to probably lay a foundation, have electricity ran, and have plumbing and sewage ran. All of that will make the prices go up, and you’ll have to have land as well. They’re always trying to get you.

[@rajmathew6220]

I really like this one, and it's relatively affordable.

[@KerryTarnow]

Glad to hear!

[@JNO_JNO]

Do the windows or glass panels open? And how do they deal with Winter and water and septic ? Is it in stilts?

[@maryjoquay.]

Love the design, question sustainability. Do we have a HERS score? heat pump at -15?

[@suritafields5569]

Love the bathroom, but I would move bed closer to the windows for more space separation, and then move door to windows close to bathroom and coat rack for a more foyer like entry.

[@KerryTarnow]

I like it!

[@Kassiusday]

Living boxes 📦 : the new quick built home interesting … …

[@1frankalioto]

What kind of circulation or whole house fan would Be needed to keep the humidity down? In such a cold environment, wouldn’t there be constant condensation around the windows?

[@BobMongiello]

Not mistletoe just pine leaves. A nice little place to live.

[@KerryTarnow]

thanks for watching!

[@robertw1524]

Some interesting design ideas but it’s just a concept for an ideally pristine location. Biggest issue is that it’s a bird killer. But the simple and open floor plan will work well after they dial in the details.

[@AMYV3]

I’m going to be honest. it’s that fun lol this is stunning. yes it is. but its really just set up for part time living. a studio in ones backyard or Airb&b etc. the placement doesn’t take advantage of all of the sqft and not enough storage for living full time. the placement of the kitchen takes up room leaving dead space sure maybe a small table and chairs but 🤷‍♀️ if u placed the kitchen beside the bed frame or couch if they did what i suggest 😏 you really could have a separate bedroom with the sqft :)

[@jamesyegcarib80]

Do you have a name or company for the concrete walls.

[@nathanpeep4019]

I am curious how much heat loss there is in those windows? Sure it is small enough that a small heat source could keep up. But I would not want to feel cold winter air if I am next to the inside of the window enjoying the view with a glass of single malt.

[@ManuelMario-j1m]

No snow on the roof?

[@wydryfly]

Kerry, I checked out their website, and this model is not listed?

[@KerryTarnow]

It’s brand new! It’ll be on there

[@melissamccoy7499]

My first thought was “man that’s gonna kill a lot of birds.” Cool look though.

[@justinmilla]

185k seems really high for that footprint. It’s over 600 per square foot. It’s nice but aside from The glass and the shower there aren’t many luxury level finishes here.

[@FJB2020]

It's actually $770 per sqft.. That is just insane and another reason why these tiny homes and modular homes are worthless..

[@1monagale]

Let us know when you find something that cost less, the windows alone are worth $80,000, I know, we just got a quote for a house we’re building

[@FJB2020]

​@@1monagale A few commercial panes of glass do NOT cost $80,000.. You are out of your mind.. I did my 3700 sqft house with Large picture widows, tilt turns and two custom doors with transom glass for $21k

[@justinmilla]

@ what is average price per square foot for the house you are building.

[@FJB2020]

@justinmilla I just built my own home, and I am under $50 a sqft.

[@sonrog8877]

Anyone else worried about birds flying into the glass windows?

[@paulster81]

Birds??? I was thinking about deer, elk, moose, etc

[@sonrog8877]

@ wow I didn’t even consider that

[@paulster81]

@@sonrog8877 yea, deer have seen themselves in the glass and thought it was another deer, so they run towards it, break the glass and you've got a Hott mess, and a deer that is scared and hurt running through there. It happens, but I don't want that happening to me, especially out there in the cold. Yikes! Burrr...

[@MrAbsentdriver]

Well, i think that may be a pert, if anything. Read your book, and get to see a stupid bird suicide every so often. 👍 Don’t even need to add a windmill.

[@DMTResources]

Nice house. Maybe needs some shelving in the bathroom too.

[@eattherich9215]

That shower room is giving off institutional vibes and the concrete finish is not helping.

[@KerryTarnow]

That would be a nice addition

[@kane6529]

Touche for something that’s actually relatively affordable Thank you 🙏

[@KerryTarnow]

Yeah! Thanks for watching

[@briang70]

Friendly correction: Not mistletoe but more like cedar boughs.

[@KerryTarnow]

turns out I don't know what mistletoe is

[@dalegereaux1863]

Come on, give him a break. He's just trying to get a kiss. 😜😂

[@vickyhovan1991]

Where do you put your washer/dryer in the middle of no where?

[@KerryTarnow]

this model is designed for short term stays, I toured one of their larger units and it had a stacking w/d

[@cynthiaronan2030]

I had a home with floor to ceiling windows and it was too hot in summer and too cold in winter.

[@richardplomondon5299]

This home or the OOD house. Which one Kerry?

[@lancedom6349]

Is there an exit in the back? I would need one

[@KerryTarnow]

there one door on the front

[@gutsandgrittv5076]

Gorgeous but glass isn’t practical in freezing temperatures because the furnace doesn’t shut off.

[@drmiche11ean]

What is the cost? Do they deliver

[@dalegereaux1863]

Can I order that magic button that turns the glass to frosted glass when needed ? 🤔 I wonder how much that costs ?

[@KerryTarnow]

I never did hear the price but yeah, thats a great idea for this one

[@derr2438]

I wonder if birds are going to be crashing into those mirrored windows.

[@irenestegner534]

Bathroom is a nice size

[@KerryTarnow]

100%

[@Chadc5000]

Why is this not on their website?

[@KerryTarnow]

Its brand new

[@Chadc5000]

Strange reasoning. One would think it wise to have product info available by launch. Interesting product and I look forward to them providing something on it…

[@cynthiacasey6631]

washer and dryer combo where is it you're up to vacationing and you slip in the snow and get your clothes dirty how do you clean them

[@jbEATs5]

If I see one more video with that Tom Ford book. Ugh. Surprised there wasn’t an Hermès blanket and a Togo chair. Otherwise pretty cool.

[@KerryTarnow]

Is it in a lot of videos? I haven’t seen it before

[@jbEATs5]

@@KerryTarnow Yes -- It's become a cliche in design videos! Again, very cool house! Not sure why that book set me off lol!