The Top 10 PREFAB HOMES of 2024!!

[@JasonExner]

Quality, consistency and comedy......the pillars of your channel. Incredible work this year! Cheers and thank you!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you! Appreciate that

[@Odseus]

​@@KerryTarnow Thanks Ellen. Love the new show!

[@davidsauls9542]

Kerry, you put in a lot of time this year and produced some great work ! Thank You ! ! ! Your taste, humor, and understanding what is important makes you unique. Never do you resemble an infomercial. You always come across like a friend who went to look at something for us. You are rare !

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you!! Appreciate that.

[@DwainDwight]

I have made many inquiries to numerous pre-fab builders, two main issues seem to be: 1. don't ship to your area 2. sorry, can't tweak that (and for no good reason) Also I was surprised how many were reluctant (or couldn't be bothered) to give me specifics. I eventually gave up and bought an existing house. Kerry, great channel. thank you.

[@kathleenwallace1165]

Oh, thanks for doing all this great work through the year showcasing all these different homes and many more. You certainly have worked hard for your KZbin channel and it has paid off .When I first started watching , you had about 250 K members and now up to 272K! Congrats!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks Kathleen. Appreciate the kind words 👍. Happy new year!

[@bethrogers5656]

Have enjoyed watching your channel, your tours and humor, plus your videoing style (non of that frenetic camera movement that others seem to do especially in smaller homes,the walkthrough, etc). Would be interesting to see some of the model homes actually set up in a permanent settings, especially if they are being offered as hospitality units. Thank you, looking forward to where you venture to in 2025.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you, appreciate that. The hospitality units are great for tours because I can have some time in them to see what they’re all about. Will definitely be looking for more in 2025

[@SARGEinc]

I always love hearing about anything from my hometown of Abbotsford BC... I happened to have delivered some light fixtures to Hewing Haus before my old company shut down. I asked if he was building tiny homes because I watch that kind of stuff on youtube, then he promptly gave me a full tour of the shop. That's the only time I met the guy, but he definitely seemed like he was excited about what he was doing and happy to show it off.

[@KerryTarnow]

Nice! Yeah they’re great people.

[@delanebredvik]

Fantastic recap! Thanks for all the work you have done!

[@KerryTarnow]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stutzstudiowerks]

Many options, beautiful homes. Thanks, Kerry!

[@KerryTarnow]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jenndoe3233]

Thank you Kerry for bringing your viewers awesome looks at different homes!

[@KerryTarnow]

You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@61Slughi]

Best interior would be the Fjord 4:04 Such a nice layout and roomy (17' wide certainly helps) Best exterior would be the Holo with the extension over the front deck 7:15. I know it's small unit, but I love when the front of the building is pushed back inside to create a deck with wood accents. Actually, there were several models with this feature, even Kerry's #1 is a bigger version of it. 11:31

[@TamaraJoy7]

As an Australian, I really appreciate seeing what the prefab designers from the USA and Canada are doing. Your tours are always really inspiring and entertaining and fun to watch. Loving your style and content, can’t wait for 2025!

[@KerryTarnow]

Appreciate the kind words Tamara, hope to do some tours in Australia sometime. thanks for watching!

[@PhilipSteeves]

Once again, I am always happy to give you a thumbs up and a comment Kerry! I really appreciate your content, your humour and your perspective! Thanks for everything that you do for us and all the best in 2025!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks Philip, happy new year 🥳

[@leezimmerman2610]

Thanks!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@TheDprossie]

Some of my favorite content on the web. I have really enjoyed seeing you go see the units in person.

[@KerryTarnow]

Appreciate you saying that! Have more in person visits coming!

[@dharmadon]

Great work in 2024. Thanks for every bit of it! Happy New Year!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you! Happy New Year to you as well!

[@joevarga5982]

It's been a great year thanks in no small part to your videos, Kerry. You sure put in the effort to bring great content. Thank you!

[@KerryTarnow]

Appreciate you saying that! 🙏

[@VirginiaEfta]

I think I caught all these original videos. Great coverage of some fabulous homes. Thanks for all you bring.

[@KerryTarnow]

Appreciate you tuning in so consistently! Happy new year

[@dalegereaux1863]

Nice recap on the top 10 ! 👍

[@KerryTarnow]

Appreciate it!

[@jasenjahn]

Kerry, you kick ass. Let’s leave it as that.

[@KerryTarnow]

thank you!

[@0M0S01A]

Thanks Kerry you did more of your videos on traveling to tour the prefab houses and that shouldn't be ignored but applauded 👏🏿👏🏿A better 2025🎉

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks, appreciate it! 🙌🏼

[@billybethel]

thanks for keeping us in the loop

[@KerryTarnow]

You're welcome! 👍

[@terencesingerline135]

Thank you Kerry for bringing these homes to us ..Truly appreciate you and these incredible homes that most people would never see..Can’t wait to see what is available for 2025..Happy New Year to you and again excellent channel

[@KerryTarnow]

Lots of exciting stuff coming! Thanks for tuning in and happy new year!

[@Pray4Vengence]

I’m not sure if you’re looking for new content ideas for your channel, but it could be really interesting to create a detailed price comparison between buying prefab homes and having a local builder construct something similar from scratch. You could break down the costs step by step, covering aspects like the foundation, materials, labor, permits, utilities, delivery, and assembly costs for the prefab option. To make it even more engaging and informative, you could sit down with a local builder in one of your videos. Together, you could go over the real-life costs and challenges of building a comparable home, discuss the pros and cons of custom builds versus prefabs, and even get their professional insight on timelines, quality, and potential hidden costs. This type of content would be incredibly valuable to your viewers, offering both expert advice and a practical comparison. It could also spark great discussions in the comments as viewers share their own experiences and questions. With some research and collaboration, this could become one of your most insightful and impactful videos.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you! Thats a great idea

[@genemurphy7427]

Great work this year on the channel 🙌🙌🙌

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@Tell_me_something_good]

Congrats on a great year of content. The one thing I learned from this vid is the Canadian dollar is pretty weak these days, hope youtube pays in USD.

[@papermoontarot4219]

Some great choices, thanks for sharing. Looking at these prices I think we got a deal this year on our 616 SF house for $92,000 (plus upgrades, tax, delivery, site work, etc.). Happy New Year, Kerry!

[@KerryTarnow]

I think so too! Happy new year 🥳

[@robertq55403]

Kerry, this is a great recap! I greatly enjoyed your videos and find them very informative. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas with your family and friends!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you! I did, hope you did as well. Thanks for watching

[@georgemohr7532]

Great recap. Have a wonderful 2025. Thank you for all of your videos.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching and Happy New Year!

[@georgezipp8783]

Happy New Year ! Can't wait for what you have in store for us in 2025 !

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks! Same to you. Lots of exciting things coming!

[@codymacjohnson891]

Thank you Kerry! Happy Holidays!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching ! Happy Holidays!

[@leotatem4879]

Great video and I enjoyed the recap. Your number seven Home the Saturna was my favorite. I also really loved the one on Prince Edward Island and the one in New Brunswick. Thanks for an interesting year. Cheers!

[@KerryTarnow]

Hey Leo! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@tracyjames4187]

Great homes, and the ones you selected for your top ten are my faves, too. Always look forward to your videos!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks Tracy. Glad you like them!

[@liminal27]

Happy New Year and thank you for the absolutely excellent content.

[@KerryTarnow]

Happy New Year to you too! Thanks for watching.

[@abbyhillman769]

I love your channel.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks Abby 🙌🏼

[@vernonbernardino5781]

Awesome Best of 2024 list Kerry! I'm curious: Was the Lloyoll 2nd place because of cost? Best wishes for 2025!

[@charvais]

Thanx for all the hard work Kerry !

[@KerryTarnow]

My pleasure!

[@jonnygrizz]

So many great choices! Thank you for a year of eye-opening tours and I look forward to what's to come in 2025. Wishing you a Happy New Year, Kerry!

[@joevarga5982]

I like 9 and 2 the best.

[@KerryTarnow]

great choices!

[@angiespencer3854]

These were my top choices too! I would live full time in number 9 and have the other tucked away in the woods for a little getaway!

[@nickybjammin7629]

Awsome show brotha! Cool home’s💯

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you 🙌🏼

[@josephpiskac2781]

Happy New Year Terry!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks, same to you!

[@JvariW]

Been waiting for this one

[@KerryTarnow]

Enjoy!

[@Chrisicola]

Happy New Year!! Love the channel- keep them coming.

[@KerryTarnow]

Happy New Year to you too!

[@SJVA]

Always enjoy the videos. Busy year. Nice job!

[@TheJttv]

Thanks for the coverage and hard work!

[@KerryTarnow]

You're welcome!

[@teresal5553]

I like 9, 8, 7, 6, 4, 2 & 1. Thanks!

[@5teffi3]

great selection, thank you

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching

[@littlebit8901]

Wow, some of those companies are really proud of their Mod Homes. Had a home built recently that was twice the size and twice as luxurious, for half the price. The modular home is suppose to be cheaper, not double the cost. lol But to each their own. Some of them are really nice looking.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching

[@user-my4wj9sq8m]

Kerry, can you make a video about the Top 10 Prefab Homes located on the East coast or near NY?

[@KerryTarnow]

Good idea

[@monoposto2285]

Love big glass windows, particularly for views in rural settings. But I have to admit to a feeling of insecurity so close to the ground. How about putting them up on pilings? Also, I really think corten siding is very cool.

[@KerryTarnow]

Pilings are definitely an option!

[@sescheuing]

Holiday hair was as good as I’ve seen it.

[@KerryTarnow]

Haha thank you kindly

[@jeffgrace7266]

Solid reviews; thank you from PNW (Seattle)~!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks? Glad you enjoyed it

[@briang70]

Your #1 pick is from the great state of Utah. Go, UTAH.

[@KerryTarnow]

Right in Utah

[@KerryTarnow]

*right on Utah

[@dalegereaux1863]

​@@KerryTarnow You do know the three dots on the right hand side can be used to edit your own comments, right Kerry ?

[@x1achilles99]

Super vid!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you

[@carlettesouthern-robert2992]

Awesome❣️ ✨️🏡✨️

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching

[@Trying_very]

Please can you check out some prefabs that ship to Europe or are already available for purchase in Europe. Turkey has some of the most affordable and well-constructed prefabs. Bear in mind that Europeans live in much smaller homes because building land is much more expensive due to the relatively high population density compared to the USA and Australia where there are still large areas of rural land available for development outside of the major cities. Even Canada still has a relatively low population to land ratio outside of major cities. The whole of the British Isles land area would fit into one US state, sometimes multiple times, so we need much smaller prefabs with clever use of space and preferably stackable ones due to the relatively high cost of building land. There is probably also a demand for these much smaller prefabs in the USA cities where land is also hard to find and much more expensive. All the best for the New Year!

[@KerryTarnow]

I have looked at some in Europe but definitely want to see more

[@siaynoqmovement9802]

prices. and different top 10's aimed individually at the extravagant and the modest. top 10 best no matter cost, and top 10 budget etc. It would help. Thanks!

[@mjbusmc]

Thanks, Ellen! 🙏

[@KerryTarnow]

Haha

[@troythiel6349]

Smart cities who want to see Job Growth? Should make excess unused City/County space available and incentivize new factories to bring production for the housing they need AND grow great jobs! These are cool and there are so many more great build styles in townhome and multifamily too! #HousingCrisis requires innovation and action for our Housing Ecosystem! Thanks for leading the review of great options!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching 🙌🏼

[@fredsanelli8648]

Great! Keep the videos coming in 2025!

[@KerryTarnow]

You got it! 👍

[@gobbsmacked9777]

Are we allowed to comment on your Ellen haircut in 2025? Asking for a friend.

[@KerryTarnow]

Haha I dont make the rules 😂

[@dalegereaux1863]

I thought she left the country ? And then got flooded out. Maybe Kerry could hook her up what's a nice tiny house in Canada, eh ?

[@James-iv4eb]

😂

[@donnar4396]

Where's the Dwelly? 🤗

[@KerryTarnow]

Didnt see the dwelly in person this year…

[@carolyndechaine4303]

It would be so helpful to know about each of the prefabs you tour, as much detail as possible about the type of construction and the materials (which you do say at least to some degree). I am specifically on the lookout for metal frame construction, (probably steel frame or light gauge steel frame), with a pitched roof (probably standing seam) with a large wraparound overhang, and preferably no OSB, no interior drywall. The materials used and the type and quality of the construction are more important to me than even size or layout (or storage!). I’m looking for something made entirely with materials that cannot support mold growth. Also, low offgassing and high ratings for indoor air quality. I’d also love to hear about the factory build standards of the companies relative to one another. Which are built with a high degree of precision and which are more schlocky? What are the quality differences in terms of the windows and how the windows are installed - I’ve found a lot of problems with window installation in construction generally. How are the prefabs holding up for customers after years of use? Which ones develop leaks, cracks, etc., which do not? Your videos are a huge help in terms of knowing what’s out there! And I appreciate your humor in the videos. Thanks!

[@KerryTarnow]

Great ideas, thank you 🙏🏻

[@bernovem9385]

Thanks for this otherwise, I would have known most of them. I enjoyed watching it-!!😉

[@onionpeeler2023]

No matter what kind of a prefub home you buy, the plumbers are going to own you...

[@stephenmcfarland2298]

0:48 - "Grab yourself a snack and strap-on." That escalated quickly, much like the quality of your videos.

[@KerryTarnow]

Lol oh no 😬. Thanks for noticing!!

[@joevarga5982]

He said "strap on in" not "grab your strap-on". OMG.

[@stephenmcfarland2298]

@@joevarga5982 I was too busy grabbing my supplies to hear the end of the sentence.

[@dalegereaux1863]

I did chuckle when he said that. I didn't want to mention it though because after all, he is Canadian. 😏😜

[@DariusKuzmickas]

Well done!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you

[@GrandmaBeth2dogs]

Happy New Years, I see you got that stain out of your hoodie. ✌❤

[@KerryTarnow]

I did! Same to you

[@eattherich9215]

@2:11, I loved the look of that, but the inside was disappointing as I felt the owners were not making the best use of all that space. @3:54, didn't care for the outside, but liked how the kitchen was off to the side and didn't dominate the space. The living room was also a decent size and there was a good amount of storage. @8:06, that is another great looking home making good use of the wood, right down to the furniture making side projects. @10:02, I absolutely loved this one. The number one spot has what I would be looking for - the tucked away kitchen has everything that you need - and the living space doesn't have lots of windows that make furniture placement tricky.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for the feedback! Cool to hear what you liked about a few different models

[@patburden7722]

Question do you have any contacts that sells custom designs for tiny homes?

[@Geminis3505]

Thank you so much for this incredible video. I like the # 8. Do you know the company that made this home? I would like to contact them. Thank you!!

[@hedgefund996]

Awesome Video

[@KerryTarnow]

Appreciate that!

[@rogeredrinn4592]

What is a "prefab home" ? Is it assembled or an erector set (punch of pieces) ?

[@DositeoLatonia]

Thank you so much for this amazing video! Could you help me with something unrelated: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). Could you explain how to move them to Binance?

[@michaeldowson6988]

Is that little house in the woods forest fire-proof?

[@KerryTarnow]

It has metal siding but no claims of being forest fire proof

[@KnightsOfTheBase2025]

how many of these firms export their products outside US?

[@x1achilles99]

Well, we've got nearly 40,000,000 people here in California with sky high construction costs. So no surprise people are trying to keep the home ownership dream going. Too bad most product is built on the East Coast. But that cor-ten one from Prince Edward Island is amazing.

[@KerryTarnow]

It really is!

[@thepunadude]

HA!! 17 MINS!! NO SNAX, A HUGE(32OZ) FROSTY ADULT BEVERAGE, TIS THE SEASON! WE NEED A FLAT PACK BEST OF!!

[@KerryTarnow]

Enjoy it!! 🍻

[@sebastian-lo4xv]

WOW

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching

[@sebastian-lo4xv]

@@KerryTarnow amaing ontent thank you

[@MrGwizyadig]

first. hey, Kerry

[@KerryTarnow]

Nice! 🏆

[@653j521]

I wonder if cooler heads will prevail and we don't have to endure a trade war between Canada and the US.

[@KerryTarnow]

That would be nice!

[@Radicalmama13]

😕

[@HouseGuide]

653j521, not only will cooler heads not prevail but Trump will do everything he can and apply so much pressure on the the prime minister of Canada financially by bribes and otherwise that Canada will cave and become the 51st state of the U.S like Trump wants.

[@PhilipSteeves]

BTW your hair is killer, man, Those haters are eaten up with jealousy!

[@KerryTarnow]

Appreciate that!

[@chriserickson7559]

I’m going to need a lot of space for activities.

[@KerryTarnow]

#9 is perfect for you then 😆

[@ChantelWilliams]

I did not expect the Ellen D joke. 😂😂😂

[@KerryTarnow]

Haha

[@IhabFahmy]

_You missed the CubeX_

[@Terry-w8q]

You’re doing pretty good eh , mahalo

[@Only1Sosa.]

I didnt see it till you said it 😅 Ellen mixed with Gordon Ramsey

[@mnava1726]

Most of these are setting up shop to capitalize on rising construction costs and they come in 20-30% cheaper. Existing homes are their competition. Needs to be 50% the cost of custom built IMO to make the prefab industry a more serious choice. Until then, I'll wait for the drop in used home prices.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you for the insight. Appreciate you tuning in

[@lauraw.7008]

5:59 prefab pad 12x38 $149,500

[@lauraw.7008]

9:27 mod2 2bedroom $174,000 Canadian

[@kerrigrandmaison7844]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@KerryTarnow]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@davidellis4084]

#10 Why are communities not ordering these to help with the homeless problem? They would be a great option for temporary housing with a permanent address.

[@KerryTarnow]

Good question

[@Gmac.]

👍

[@KerryTarnow]

👊🏻

[@elwood_west]

ok. i grabbed my snack and strap on!

[@KerryTarnow]

Lol that came out wrong 😂

[@elwood_west]

@@KerryTarnow ha. the lady and i had a good laugh at that! great videos dude thank you for you efforts

[@davidhunternyc1]

OMG! The Lloyoll Skali was #1 in 2023 and it dropped to #2 in 2024? Kerry! ...what happened? I mean, seriously, the Cabana 500 is a nicely designed prefab home but it's not the breathtaking masterpiece that the Skali is. Oh...this pains me so. _"HELP! I've fallen and I can't get up!"_

[@cancelbubble6535]

What big trend or trends did you see in 2024. What do you see for 2025?

[@jeremyglasser-hyman2846]

No prices on many of them.

[@KerryTarnow]

Gave them where available

[@zero11010]

Just watched the full video on the first home you showed. Dude, that doesn’t seem like a livable space. There’s a microwave and no stove or oven. Not much counter space or space to store things like a hot plate, electric kettle, toaster oven, rice cooker or whatever. No dishwasher which is fine, but also no real space to place a drying rack to dry your dishes after a meal. A microwave is obviously the primary method of cooking which makes it harder to eat fresher foods, but also the fridge is tiny and almost no freezer to store things you buy that can be cooked in a microwave. No washer or dryer. So, all your laundry is done elsewhere. And, very little closet space. So, frequent laundry trips to wash almost everything you own and can store at once. Where would you store a hamper, by the way? Where would you store bedding if you had clothing put away? One or two blankets, one or two sets of sheets, and two pillows. There’s pretty much NO WHERE for these things outside of the one closet space. You’ve got at least a handful of shirts and pants and socks and underwear and a couple layers for winter months, right? Where would the bedding fit if you own clothing and also have the bed folded up? How are you going to do work on that table? There’s not really space for external monitors and also a keyboard and mouse. And where do these things go when the bed folds down? How would you entertain? I don’t mean a half dozen friends for a party. How about a date night? You sit across from your date and someone has their back to the TV? You both use the bed as a couch? If you do that you need something like a backrest. The two pillows for the bed won’t be enough. Now you need space to store a backrest to turn your bed into a couch. And, it looked like there wasn’t really room to walk past the bed while it was down. Plus that TV is tiny and practically up at the ceiling … and no real space for a soundbar. So, you only get the bad speakers on the small TV. I couldn’t tell. Was it a composting toilet, or did it actually flush with a connection to a sewer line or to a septic tank? Just wondering if the composting toilet is 3ft away from where my head is all night and where my company would be resting to watch a movie. I like tiny homes. This isn’t a real option. Fine for a night or two. But, this isn’t a place you would want to live unless you had some other more substantial space to use as a kitchen and as a place to hang out and to work. I’ve seen van conversions that seem more full featured.

[@infantryrecon101st]

Sadly the prices for these just don’t make sense might as well just build a house for the price of these, most of them could probably cost $30k and the company would make money on the volume sold instead of way overpricing them they won’t sell as much.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for your feedback!

[@DWK33]

Where is lloyls

[@KerryTarnow]

Nova Scotia

[@DWK33]

@ I meant I didn’t see them in the list

[@Thelost_Saint]

Why are these still expensive? Isn't the point of a tiny home to be affordable

[@keltecdan]

These prices and that’s not even including the land.😖

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching