LIVING IN A TINY HOME FOR 6 Months!! (what to expect) *Top 5 Do’s & Don’ts

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[@kiadona5354]

When Yappy mention more deer heads on the wall. Kinsey had a look like (HELL NO!). That's one thing I don't care for is the deer in the bedroom.

[@markholmes1346]

Buy the land around your dads and build, you can stay there while you build! I don’t think you would regret it! Tiny home is really nice though, I think you did a great job on it! ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

I agree 💯% !!!

[@db7059]

Yeah build another house for themselves and use tiny home for AirBnb

[@pynk195]

Nah buy a house it’ll cost less and you don’t have to wait another 3 years to grow up plus you can actually sell the property after not leave it to your parents

[@reconstructingleslie4597]

Agree 💯

[@aaronstacey1494]

Definitely agree think it's the most suitable and sensible option if you own the land once you got it uougot it and it gives you lots of options and can do it as and when your in the position too rather than taking up loads of money or debt at this worldwide uncertain times you can live on the land in a trailer a small home and build what you can or would like to when ever your able I live in the UK land to build on is especially costly and you can't just do what you wish on land you buy there no guarantee you would even be able to build on or even live on that land us seems like you haveore freedom and Definitely more land available and affordable I would love to Mill timber off my own land and build in my own time and style I envy you go for it and hope it works put well for you

[@susanross4152]

Savor every moment of your tiny house living! When I think back to our first very small apartment it is some of our best memories! Don’t rush things, try to buy the land and build what you want.

[@bridgetgreene2457]

You’ve made your tiny home so cute !! You were talking about the sink .. get a plastic tote to use your wash or rinse water in ! That way you can have both sections , and put it away after if you want to ! A lot of people with farm sinks do that ! Thanks for the update ! Best wishes to you both !!

[@normazarr3106]

I totally understand what you are saying, thanks for saying so. NZ. ✌❤🙂

[@mamanova66]

Love the tiny home but the video bounced so much I got dizzy! Lol perfect size for a young couple. Great job!

[@trifleming8555]

Kensey's expression, "Oh no, deer". 😂😂😂 Having hardwood, I agree with Kensey on the rugs. There is usually carpet in a bedroom anyways.

[@redtex21lyons31]

I think you are being very mature and wise about your choices. You're young and smart. The washroom idea is EXCELLENT. Happy living.

[@billypolomsky2521]

You two are an awesome couple and I enjoy watching the both of you

[@rhaak75]

Love how you talk about 'tiny home/house'....in Europe you have complete appartments which are smaller than your tiny house and that's not something really strange especially in the bigger towns it's normal. But I love what you guys did with they space! good luck with making the big decisions.

[@furthermoreasmr9303]

Don't let these types of videos mislead you. Here in the United States most of us who live in apartments have less space than what they have there too. I'm not even sure why they're calling that a "tiny home". It's just a standard apartment. In fact it's a lot better in many ways because they have outdoor space.

[@dorisrosa62]

This is a wonderful perfect tiny house, the Bathroom is in the right place, the upstairs looks beautiful but those deers no way poor them, that would be the last thing I would put on display, but kitchen, bedroom and living room looks amazing love it.. the little area area with all the yunk like you say, I would fix a tool big metal box outside and put all that outside, and in that area put a long lamp with a greeting plant and a little corner sofa chair it would look nice.. it’s the first thing that came to mind when I say that area. The rest is perfect beautiful!!

[@hayaclark2767]

Your home is so nice and cosy. My advice is to consider buying the land around your home, keep it all in the family so your children and their children can always have land security. If children are in the immediate future they don’t need a lot of room for at least a year or two, and your dads home is right there anyway.

[@beverlythomas5094]

I Really Enjoyed Watching This

[@ricardovillafuerte3335]

I recently put up a tv wall mount and the space it opened up for my 55 gallon brightens my day.

[@loricone3184]

Hello Yap Fam 🥰, You talked about the what-if we…….. so if you want advice, this is what you could do: Built-ins are essentially the way tiny works the best. You could make your bed lift for large storage, or storage built into your couch. You could put up a large freestanding armoire at the end of you bed area or tall wall open on both sides for a closet. You could make your office space into a composting toilet area. If Kinsey gets pregnant, you both won’t want her up and down the stair. Who, and by the way….. The place looks great! P.S. Living tiny until you need larger space (ie. kids) you can get ahead by saving money, freedom from yard and house upkeep, and interest rates will change. Enjoy your freedom…..

[@dalegereaux1863]

Overall it seems like you're pretty satisfied with what you've done. The house looks great ! Thanks for the update.

[@sethspring5609]

Not having that stress of having to find a place in a short amount of time has got to be a great feeling. Don't settle for something like a lot of us have done because you will regret it. You both have a great livable space which allows you to find that diamond in the ruff! Keep up the great work! the place looks amazing! You both did a great job making that small space look much larger! I agree with the toilet upstairs.. Hopefully the pluming work isn't going to be a PITA!!! Great Job!!!

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

In the entrance hall downstairs couldn't you box it in, make it into a walking cupboard. Faux walls and door? Enough room for it. Looking great though Yappy Fam x

[@TheKelmonster]

Dude, I love the tiny home/loft, but I'm getting vertigo watching your videos!

[@faithtaylor7404]

Your home is Beautiful. The tool box is great for storage and flowers, chairs, small table for a reading nook, hanging coat rack and one for hats. Maybe wicker and rattan and a large rug for your dog 🐶❤

[@cree878]

You have made good use of the space , looks great 🥰you should wait till you know whether you have the land

[@maryrenaud6732]

Nice build with many good ideas. I agree every floor needs a bathroom of some sort. Also, Enclosing the entrance storage area with walls will allow shelving systems, racks and limit the messy factor. Where you enter the house, can you find space for a bench with shoe storage under? Or the IKEA narrow closed shoe storage racks that fit on the wall. Coat and hat hooks on the wall. I live in a 954 sq foot condo, 2 beds/2 baths…a large walk in closet, a hall pantry closet, and another bedroom closet. Honestly, planned storage for clothes, linens, luggage, shoes, etc are the key to maximizing utilization of space. Under bed storage is great for bedding, seasonal stuff and even extra dry goods In low bins…highboy dressers give you the most storage for the square footage used. Lots of YT videos out there on these ideas. You can also add garage style closed storage for any items not effected by temperature in the carport area…if you have enough room for it. Blessings and good wishes!❤

[@silvertopaz509]

You have both made this a true home. Take care.

[@RichardMcGrath]

I actually like your bath not being near the kitchen. Great use of space, looks nice.

[@seanlawrence972]

Tiny home tour would be cool. I know that's a rabbit hole I've fallen into on the Tube before.

[@lezliesummers4192]

Add the bathroom in corner

[@Anointed77]

Space for a stackable washer/dryer or a washer/dryer combo would be a nice addition. 😊

[@katiehanson6253]

Hey kitchen sink wise.... I grew up in a house built in 1882... no dishwasher, farm house sink, all you need is like a camping bucket for your soapy water for hand washing. And rinse on the side. :)

[@conover1978]

I think with the way the market is going you should wait. I also think you should buy the land near your dads place. With out seeing it. Because when you get the loan to build you can build it the way you want and you will not have to worry about HOA fees. Those are more headaches than they are worth. And you have more freedom with out. And after you build you can always add on to your property. So stay there in your tiny home while you build your first real big home. That would be cheaper. I loved the way your tiny home looks it came out amazing! If you to came up with all that then just think about how amazing your first big home with turn out if you both are designing it together. You two have been on an amazing journey so far this will be the next huge stepping stone to the next chapter of your lives. Loved the videos. Keep it up! No slacking. I loved your little boat videos to. Thx.

[@melissasyard1212]

Yes for sure on the tiny homes tour! nice updates.

[@Fun.Guy.Forager]

Those plants are hard to kill and easy to split to multiply. Can take all sorts of light conditions. I believe it's on the list of plants that are good for purifying the air of small places. If you cut or accidentally break a leaf just stick it in the soil and some water and it will root and grow. Called a snake plant or sometimes mother's tongue.

[@Fun.Guy.Forager]

I've gone the whole winter not watering the plant and it survived. Only way it was watered it was when I brought it out in the summer and it rained.

[@ernestclements7398]

My newly wed ( 3 weeks ago) niece, and her husband are currently living in a tiny ( their term) one bedroom apartment in Honolulu, and they say that it's a good thing that they are minimalists, but I think that you've got them beat!

[@bribri8042]

We are incredibly indecisive on style, and size of our home, AND the economy holding us back, like you had mentioned. We’ve got the 20 acres secured! But need a home that’s not my parents guest bedroom, lol 🥴 This is a PERFECT! Solution for us. When it’s time to build the forever home, we’ve got a studio/guest house with carport, detached from home. Tysm for sharing your tiny home! I’m so excited, I’m ready to wake my partner up and show him this!!!!

[@andrewparrent719]

It would be cool to watch y’all travel and go to different tiny houses or just traveling in general.

[@loribraam4186]

This is the first time I have seen your tiny home. It’s beautiful. You guys did a beautiful job. I really like your living area open to your bedroom area. I also love your kitchen space and your automobile parking spots below your upstairs! It’s nice to see a walk in space when you come in where you can have a coat rack, shoe mat . Better to keep downstairs rather than bringing it all up. What about adding a ceiling fan upstairs? Circulate the air in warmer weather? Good luck to you when you do find that special home or time to build on the same property. Smart in living simply like this to keep utilities and mortgage low.

[@lindalewis5066]

I can't believe it's been 6 months. The place looks great. Agree about needing window coverings and a rug next to the bed. Don't overdo the deer heads... it's not a hunting lodge. 😂 My personal opinion would be to buy the land and build your forever home. An excellent investment. Even better than just buying a house. I know it's hard, but try to be patient. You won't regret it. 👍❤️

[@shelleythomas1104]

I do interior design and organizing! I think your lil home is cute! I thought of many cute ideas for your house! And rugs do separate the areas agree w/ Kenzie! ⭐️

[@Mynameis7nad]

wait and build. stay there till you have enough money to buy the land and pour a basement. once the basement is poured get electric ran under ground so you run the power to the basement. then build a tiny home in the basement with a floor and roof that can seperate at the trusses so you can take it apart in quarters or half. then you can live in the basement while constructing the house building sections of the house at a time. build the outer walls and inner studs and when your ready lift the roof. piece the walls together for the first floor get them secure and put the roof on that. the first floor can be thrown together in a day and topped if you have everything done before hand. while living in the basement. then you can run your electrical and plumbing at your own pace with everything all paid off. no mortgage or rent just utilities and taxes. putting all your extra $ into the expenses.

[@maryberry4295]

Tristan, I Love your videos!!!! I Love your tiny house. ❤️❤️❤️❤️🤟🤟🤟🤙🤙🤙🤙👍👍👍👍

[@joanchepon6793]

Your tiny home is perfect for the 2 of you and Presley! BUT if a Bambino or Bambina should be in the near future, you will definitely need a larger home! Enjoy your meal!

[@Fun.Guy.Forager]

Yes try a smaller one.

[@beckym5730]

You can go get a plastic square rubber tote use it for soapy water for dishes, for down stairs they make pantry tall cabinets with door you can put there and have adjustable sleeves , no will see that inside. Alway look at lowes or Home Depot look at garage storage cabinets. Get a custom taller stove with wider oven and use old one for outside cooking.

[@dalegereaux1863]

Your alarm door hinges are great ! My front door does the same thing and I leave it that way because I always know when somebody opens that door. 👍

[@pynk195]

It’s called being to lazy to get wd-40 lol

[@ozarkpathfinders8823]

It would be fun to see you guys visit other tiny homes. I have a couple of ideas. We travel and are in a 34 ft Fifth wheel. Just made it 1 year living Rv. We are enjoying the variety in scenery and a simple little dwelling. Love your channel keep up the good work.

[@--MAD]

This gorgeous!❤❤❤

[@Fun.Guy.Forager]

This is the coolest house. I want a more condensed space like that in the future. Need some WD 40 on the bolt hinges.

[@WomanUnfiltered]

FYI, per several plumbers, those really aren't flushable, especially if you are on a private septic system. I learned that expensive lesson the hard way. Now my son knows they go in a separate waste bin and out to the garbage. Lol

[@arthurmoore6811]

She is definitely a keeper ! She had me a put a curtain up lol More people need to be this open and quit taking life so serious. Messy closets don’t define the person

[@sharibrown1668]

thanks for the tour!

[@josephpelle4900]

You know what also would have been nice.. is if where the driveway is you made the side of the house and the right side of the house designed with some cute curb appeal to look like a cute lil cottage or whatever style that fits you... I like the house a lot its pretty cute. You 2 did a nice job

[@Jenny_420]

You have a damn good woman. She sleeps at night with both those deer looking at her and doesn't complain... Much lol. I don't blame her for wanting them downstairs though 😂

[@Jeff_Jacobs]

You should definitely buy now while the rates are higher because its keeping the competion of other buyers down and Fannie Mae is predicting rates will drop to about 4 1/2% in 2023 and when that happens then the competition will return making demand and prices higher and properties harder to win. Buy now and refi later when rates drop.

[@Carla486674]

Definitely area rugs.

[@brittanyblanco7982]

Love it!!!

[@moxiepops8457]

Your sink rocks!

[@cynthiajohns0n442]

Nice lil home ya got there. My husband & i lived in a garage converted into a VERY small home. It was just right for us at the time(1985) Bought our 1st home in 1986 after our son was born. These days your best bet would be to buy land & build when the economy gets better & lumber isn't outrageously priced. Good luck either way😊

[@marthatripp5244]

You can buy counter top dishwashers,I have one I put it on an old microwave cabinet so I can roll it away when not in use. It works great for just me and my husband. They have them on Amazon.

[@reconstructingleslie4597]

I love your home ❤

[@JamesWestAZ]

LOL, first thing....... Your little plant. Now if you can kill that in 2 weeks something is wrong for sure. Those live a long, good life. Just a touch of water. :) Your tiny home looks great though. Clean, organized, and actually spacious for the layout. You mentioned that you're currently looking for a new home, or land, but in no hurry also. Just my opinion, but I'd hold off right now. The way interest rates are moving............ I was actually surprised the other day. I got a letter from my bank offering me "An in creditable" refinance offer. To go from 4% to a new 7.75% loan.......... UM............. LOL So yeah, don't go jumping into anything you don't need to I'd say.

[@terrymathis4213]

Love your tiny home. Like what yous said about a container for living.

[@leahgoose]

definitely wait and buy the land around your dad's and slowly build!

[@tihigreen]

you can get a plastic basket that fits right to divide the sink yourself :)

[@cathyhatfield5340]

It looks great so homey ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@nicolecostello8614]

Spray with cooking oil, the hinges xx

[@chancho1010]

Just found your videos on my suggested feed. What pleasant young people you are and so much creativeness! Nice channel!

[@billypolomsky2521]

Put an addition on the back where your bed is and make your living room bigger

[@stevethuss2707]

just remember kid's, the more space, the more you have to clean. learn to stay downsized. ( do you really need so much) ????????????? luv u both.

[@andrewparrent719]

If you want to fix the door squeaking just spray WD-40 on the hinges!

[@user-iy1in4qw9u]

a wall to seperate the rooms i love it

[@invisible7235]

Hola desde Spain 🇪🇸. Bonita casa muy bonita. Tienes que subir más vídeos y no tardes tanto en grabar estamos toda la familia esperando para veros. Un saludo y abrazos desde Europa.

[@melanieperumal9968]

Living light is cool.... Hmm i can see how the bathroom being in a different level is an issue especially at night.... It is cosy though 😍

[@debbiejournigan270]

You want to grease your hinges because leaving them like that destroy the hinges in a short amount of time. Chimes are a great solution to want to hear someone coming in

[@itzeldeanda4328]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@wilbertwinans8153]

Very nice tiny home

[@featherpayne]

Don't flush the wipes!!!! They do not break down. Cute home.

[@Trilyew-dq6cv]

How much was your final build? I’m not sure if you’ve mentioned! Love the home!!

[@rougefox9233]

WD-40 spray works wonders on door hinges & super easy! Once you do it you wonder what took you so long! 😅

[@andrewg7678]

Yappy, Add cabinets to the mud room area to hide your clutter.

[@brettrectenwal4415]

Set all that aside, cooking chanel please lmao, you and kenz need to start one!!!!

[@beckym5730]

As young as you are save your money get down a huge amount and or enough where you can 100 % payed land and a down payment for house to be build, than it won’t take you 30 years to pay it off. Hint if you buy the land right out never lock the land into the house. Because if something happen bank will only take house not the land, and bank will have to pay to move house. Most the the want like doing that so they will give a cheaper price to stay at home or it your land and for every day the house is on your land , you can charge the bank rent fees every day the house is sitting on your land. Don’t let them tell you you have to type land into house for it to be build you don’t. Do your research banks will try to screw you since your young and they think they can because you know nothing about how bank loans work. Good luck.

[@rich2583]

Isn't having family that owns stuff wonderful?

[@alexap3361]

Keep in mind that to receive a construction loan to begin building on land, your land must be completely paid off. That being said, I still think the land is the better investment. I would stay in the tiny home for several years and aggressively pay as much as you can on your land. It’s definitely a long term plan though and I totally understand the urge to forgo the land, just get a mortgage no matter how crazy the interest rate and be able to live in a bigger home right away. You will do what’s best for you!

[@latonyalee7821]

This may only apply in certain locations and with certain lenders because my cousin acquired a construction loan to purchase land and build a home, so this is definitely not always true.

[@alexap3361]

@@latonyalee7821 Good to know, I’ve never heard of that! I am in Colorado. Very aggressive housing market over here.

[@ernestclements7398]

My brother has a plant of the same kind as the one on that table this plant was formerly my grand mothers ( who passed in 94) and it's now about 6 times the size of was when we were kids ( we're now 68 and 67 respectively) and it was about the size of yours now when she got it, don't discount these plants, they're just about impossible to kill, and they grow to huge size, ( ours now is in a 3x3 crate on wheels, and it's about 6 feet high)

[@taitweigel64]

Always discuss your house plans with an older woman who cooks and get her suggestions.

[@sarah_nochance]

I love the layout of everything. How much did it take you guys to build?

[@bonniegarber9915]

Just found you guys.... love your space!

[@kristiwetsel9531]

few less walls then most apartments these days walls then an apartment ..perfect for a couple really .. it's very nice , very comfy .. it's extremely close to what my bf and I live it's above a garage ..we just don't have the kitchen space.. if you guys put the money into building it then don't be so quick to say goodbye! Especially with the interest right now, it's crazy 😮

[@stacybroussard3097]

New Subscriber here... You picked well when you got the open sink... All you need to do is just put those dirty dishes in, pour on the Dawn dish soap, scrub those dishes and then rinse the crap out of em and place them on a towel to dry.... Wa La...!! Dishes are done man🤟 think about trying to wash your vegetable drawers in your fridge in a split sink... Or your huge crock pot for Sunday football.... Or... An extremely large pan or pot... YOU MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE!! TRUST ME✌️ OR, IF AND WHEN YOU HAVE KIDS, BOOM! PLOP EM IN THE SINK🥰 EVERYONE IS HAPPY, ESPECIALLY BABY😊 YOUR HOME IS PERFECT! AND BEAUTIFUL 😍 YOU MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE ON THE SINK 😉😉😉😉✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@allanhover5008]

Hello you too thanks for showing your tiny house

[@frankbrennan7040]

Small barn door cover closet an give it a good look.

[@josephpelle4900]

If you enclosed your garage you could have a lot more space for storage and just park your cars in the driveway

[@SaltyWalty1225]

That handsome Slate Grey Harbor Freight 5 drawer toolbox tho. Best looking tool cart they sell. Just need to come out with the grey accessories for it.

[@susandhays1640]

Okay I like your sink and it's really nice to have a full open sink I have a split and it's horrible what you can do is buy a stainless steel insert and put on one side of it my sister did that and it looks wonderful and it works great when you want to do a cookie pan you can move it and wash your cookie pan or your turkey pan think about it good idea

[@sugarphantom7837]

You can get a Rubbermaid or Sterilite dishpan to put in the sink for soaking!

[@frankbrennan7040]

Paper plates done !

[@theadventurer3234]

The olive oil in your house will fix those creeks other than use an oil I hate that noise but like you said it does let you know that people are coming but I still hate it in my house

[@cmholmes1067]

Put a dish bucket in one side of your sink

[@billypolomsky2521]

You two can expand. You can have more space for your tiny homes. But I would like to see the outside of your tiny home. But if you show us the outside I'm sure we can come up with some ideas for the two of you

[@venitarice5721]

That's cute

[@joannadavis1881]

New Sub. Love your tiny house. Beautiful ❤️😍

[@derekdavis6508]

My dream tiny house would be in Gimmelwald Switzerland, there is literally villages on the side of mountains, but budget minded in looking more like Tennessee smokies, or Hochatown Oklahoma area, or Jasper Arkansas.

[@kittywolfrus]

They do have small dishwashers that hook to your faucet and you need a wood stove

[@owtsideperspective3588]

This is probably the best tiny home I've ever seen because I LOVE my clothes and this one can actually fit them