Living in a Tiny House Stinks (Sometimes)

[@TinyHouseGiantJourney]

By the way, I LOVE MY DOG. She's my baby. I won't be getting rid of her, despite my complaining about the hair and smells. And, yes, I put her outside for the sake of a laugh for the video. But she was let back in moments later with pets and treats.

[@eveba1420]

Tiny House Giant Journey Ha ha! The look on your dog's face after being put outside.

[@sarahgrace2015]

Lol it’s sad you even have to explain this since people get so triggered over everything

[@australien6611]

Tiny House Giant Journey I love my dog too, have people been telling you to get rid of her! Whats her name? and is it hard to find laundromats every place you go? Love from Australia !

[@jobyjoseph73]

Tiny House Giant Journey that's good to hear!

[@BipoIarbear]

Tiny House Giant Journey can get one of these for like 20k in UK, self sufficient, but problem is where would u stay ? Or where would I stay , do u just park up anywhere ? Oh u just answered it , don’t worry

[@JensSchraeder]

She should put a sign on the door "DUE TO THE SIZE OF THIS TINY HOUSE, FARTING IS RESTRICTED TO OUTDOOR AREAS ONLY"

[@Maria_O]

Hilarious!

[@simplybeautiful6498]

Too Funny 🤣

[@corymccoy7850]

Go to the door and shake

[@alexwarner2757]

Lmao,designated farting areas are next to window in bathroom,and roof top! I'm stealing this idea, thanx for the laugh.

[@JensSchraeder]

@@alexwarner2757 no problem.

[@waasnoode986]

I think a lot of people commenting are taking this the wrong way. There's so many videos out there that highlight the good but not the bad/inconvenient. Videos like this help people make informed decisions so they don't invest their money in something that won't make them happy. She's not attacking tiny houses or trying to convince people not to buy one, just be aware of some of the issues

[@kittenmimi5326]

Yep. This vid is super helpful, like cmon if people want to make a big life decision it's nice to be able to get info on every aspect of it rather than people just singing praises of living in a tiny house and no other thing.... in this case its about how it is for her n her mobile tiny house, great vid. Great info

[@greenearthblueskies8556]

👍🏽

[@rodrigoabarca8209]

I think nobody is full, if you want too much space, ok pay 400 thousand. I don't need too much, i know i won't stay here forever!

[@armada2390]

Everyone can figure that out though.. No shit. Used cars can break, non branding clothes fit like shit, living in a box is very uncomfortable, no shit!!!! But is the only alternative sometimes. Ofcourse is going to suck but guess what? Is yours not the bank's. In a world full of negativity doesn't help when you also shit on the positive. I hope she moved to a $200k home with HOA then.

[@TwiigssGames]

@@armada2390 Well I have a friend who lives in an HOA and he hates it. Because a lot of HOA's have strict rules that you have to follow. Like for example, the grass in people's yards, aren't allowed to grow over an inch. He had a lot going on in his life and right when he was about to get to it, the treasurer of that HOA got her son out to mow my friend's yard because on the ring video she was heard complaining that "I just can't take it anymore" It's like, your business, becomes their business in an HOA. I remember seeing a video a few years ago where people were having their cars towed in their neighborhood, and it had something to do with the HOA was only allowing the size of a driveway large enough for one vehicle. So if you owned two vehicles, you had to park on the side of the road. Most of the residents went and sued the HOA over it.

[@kityenna9839]

I don’t even know 4 people, i think this will work perfectly

[@nellynavarretevalle]

Out of four people I still speak to, only one of them I speak to on a daily basis, and that's my partner. Therefore, I won't have anyone else over, which would work out.

[@faieziabubakar207]

I'm the 3rd one commenting..so now we have 4 people 😬

[@beaurns]

I know a lot of people but don't really invite them over my house.

[@brendabailey4319]

I don't even like four people I love my dogs !

[@silvianath9696]

I thought I was the only one 😄

[@williesimmons6513]

At least she was honest about living in a tiny house. First time I heard that. More people should be like her. Most people act like it is so ''GREAT'' living this way.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello Willie, how are you doing?

[@VictoryAviation]

Despite all the things she listed, I’ll bet she’d tell you that overall it’s still great. No living situation is going to be perfect.

[@DeePeeZee]

For some people it is great to live that way. For some it doesn't work. Dunno why we need to assume some people are just acting like it's great.

[@vizeath]

It's because those people are "content creators" so they need to keep people interested in their contents which mostly highlight their great life style, So they can get more views and get paid from sponsorships. Talking about the downside would more likely make their viewers go away.

[@glamorouslooksbyhayley6011]

I’m not saying it don’t have its ups and downs but honestly, living that was seems wayyy more better to me than constantly depending off our system. Everyone wants everything to be easy and convenient now these days, nobody wants to help fend for themselves and work off grid together. once people realize living more natural ,working together, and connecting with one another is better than selling your soul to a job for about 40-60 years of there life just to get that “new car” or “big Mansion” just to fit in society for “social acceptance” screw that.. it’s what’s kinda screwed up with the world today and why people are so unhappy

[@74dartman13]

I watch a tiny house show on tv and they rarely ever talk about the negatives. It was nice to see someone talking about reality, for a change. 🙂

[@tatie7604]

It looks like a living hell.

[@jonathanbmBen-Menachem]

This is an honest video: tiny house is not for everybody. Everything has its advantages and limitations.

[@lemsip207]

I agree. The people who wax lyrical about tiny houses are the ones living in big houses. They wouldn't even want to move to a medium sized house. Often the tiny houses are shown with lots of land around it with an outdoor toilet.

[@r1ashad]

Wow, someone that actually speaks about the issues and the real things you have to consider in a tiny house!

[@colleenlongardner2692]

It's my understanding that getting a tiny house insured can be a real bear.

[@rochester212]

Negative aspects: When you're having sex you literally rock the house. Positive aspects: When you're having sex you literally rock the house.

[@ollyop5762]

normie x lol

[@Jenksauto]

JM Cast a good woman will find a way to give head in any space

[@rangerdoc1029]

We had kids with us. Sexy time was very limited.

[@LR-hu2pj]

Only if you're on a trailer. Mine isn't.

[@iamg.o.a.t2210]

lol

[@mcs_drinkwater]

I think a tiny house would be perfect for when you’ve just graduated and are trying to figure out the next step in life.

[@alysononoahu8702]

Or retirement, like ahhhhhh alone, small, no you cant come over, ahhhh

[@chadls921]

THAT'S WHAT I THOUGHT-

[@Dvamos23]

You wouldn't have much room to grow tho...

[@charity9660]

Mr. KZbin yea i need one omg i have a place to park it and everything

[@Traviolie]

What about just an apartment though or room share...I worry that so many people are buying tiny homes and trailers and eventually all that crap is going to the dump! Not very green even if its a green trailer.

[@ephesians28-93]

Thanks for your honesty about small house living. I am back to plan B - a Castle in the Swiss Alps.

[@atheistconservative6211]

You're gonna need a maintenance/handyman 🙋‍♂️

[@chrysoberyldegollacion1302]

hahahahahahah

[@kenincherian1283]

😂 lol

[@neriumsuitedher]

I could be the cook!

[@sanctusignis9746]

🤣🤣🤣

[@michellestratford9753]

I'm in Victoria, BC and I seriously looked at getting a tiny house a few years ago, but none of the municipalities in BC will allow them. It's so stupid; we're in the middle of a horrendous housing crisis, and this perfect answer is right there, but they're not allowed!! So frustrating!! Take care 🥰🚙🇨🇦

[@hldye7442]

Cargo Trailer to a C.T.Camper Tiny Home :) Like a 7x16x7 ?

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Gripe to your representatives LOUDLY. Get groups together. It's greed. They want more property tax. Duh. Lol

[@Dain75]

I love BC!! I miss it so much, I wish I lived there again. The mountains, air, trees... everything is gorgeous. A tiny house community would solve a lot of problems there. All they are building is mansions though.

[@teresagoodman-walters7720]

Some places allow them here in the US if they classified as a mobile home or camper and have to be in a park. I don't know if that helps in your case but it might.

[@cindypattana6071]

These are actually trailers, not houses, and the reason it's hard to insure them is because if there is a fire, they burn quickly and are dangerous. This is what my insurance agent told me. A REAL tiny house would be a cottage and that would not be on wheels, not on a trailer.

[@Helen3691]

I judged you. My impression is of a clever, confident, practical, likable, down to earth woman with a cute puppy.

[@secretgarden3634]

My thoughts precisely!! Thanks for expressing them so well, Ms. Helen.

[@18missmm]

Me too! I enjoyed it so much I actually subscribed after watching!

[@VancouverCanucksRock]

Clever, by shaking the Dog hair, dust, and dirt ridden carpet inside? LMAO, ok Feminist

[@VancouverCanucksRock]

@@18missmm Well, people aren't bright, as the Video shows

[@Doors067]

Paul O maybe 5 years ago lol

[@angelaxu110]

Sorry I laughed so hard when you put your dog out alone with your trash bag? The look on your dog's face, 'eh, what have I done?' So cute! 😄

[@mommyfloNbabytep]

Same hahaha.

[@uf3y]

I felt nothing.

[@katieobrien1407]

Me too.

[@leahwiklund9185]

Angela Xu

[@TumpskyandMrsSmall]

Me too!

[@estebalstigopopoluz]

You open the door and BOOM! you're inside. Unlike in a big house where the door takes you on vacation and a quick trip to Narnia before you pop up in the garden...

[@mschimkookie715]

😂😂😂

[@anniebellemiller2986]

This made my day!

[@RA-iv5sd]

Give this man a raise!!

[@Marchant2]

Where can I buy a door like that?

[@beansmom1341]

Best comment ever !!!🤣🤣🤣🤣💯👍

[@tenawilson2409]

I've been living in hotels and tents for 4 years. My son and I are wanting to build a tiny home to save money and have stability. I appreciate this video because I would not have even thought about things like parking and insurance. After living in a single room and a tent for so long I can deal with the dirt and smell and crowding.

[@louisegogel7973]

I wish you lots of wonderful joy on your journey and may you find exactly what is right for you and your son, in every way!

[@morrisd2242]

@@louisegogel7973 hi Louise how are you??

[@ccr5757]

It’s all fine and dandy until you let one rip and suffocate

[@Dantestopmenow]

Blake Reid farts only smell bad if you are not eating well? Lmao that’s stupid, also not true. Nutritious, fiber rich, plant based foods can also make your farts stink. You sir are full of shit.

[@nancyschriek3330]

Blake Reid, that's not true! If you eat any type of legumes (such as beans), your fart WILL stink.

[@clarathesilly203]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@timtam.]

@@macbrick66 TMI about the last part

[@lilylarkin5988]

Blake Reid sports and beans are good for you and they make bad farts

[@AZANDAE]

I sure am Judging her. Smart, Honest and free from a 30 year mortgage.

[@ishita7t]

Exactly , so cool and honest

[@kittenmimi5326]

Welp I'm judving her n based on my judgement (that ofc doesnt hold any credibility) she got perfect scores

[@loyevangelists]

Depends on how much she paid for it. I watched a video about a tiny house that cost $96000. Yes 96 grand. Thats crazy

[@stn7172]

I have a 50 yr mortgage

[@Kaththee]

Me too! I was shocked when she said that. I thought she was so cool and hadn't had one negative thought towards her.

[@artisthusnatalal3099]

*Even before you said it, I knew tiny houses have some negative side living in it, thanks for your honesty!*

[@Yanaschaf]

Yes. And I think she still left out something. It is a car, not a house, so the value will drop.... See: Last Week Tonight's relatively current episode about so called 'mobile homes' (yes, those are not the same, but the overall problem is the same.).

[@dickcarpenter8947]

i lived in a small caravan, i came home from work , made supper, few beers.............it looked like a bomb site ! but... happy days!!

[@dataexpunged6969]

@All Day Son calm down dude. I know you're depressed and angry at your poor life choices but that isn't anybody else's fault. Also no one is asking you to move into one. The government isn't forcing you. You live wherever you want. A flat, a mansion, a gutter, hey, it's your choice!

[@ceceliaannknott90]

@@Yanaschaf on

[@StevanGaskill]

I loved your whole presentation, being thoughtful, humorous, lighthearted yet serious, informative and so gracefully done. Bravo! and Thank you for such a realistic understanding of what it's like for you.

[@louisegogel7973]

Agreed! Awesome video!

[@valeriemcqueen7359]

No boyfriend, no dog, definitely not having children, all my friends invite me to their place or they live on a different city, I never make the bed and I only posses 2 pair of jeans and 3 t-shirts. This Is The Perfect Lifestyle For Me!!! 😃😃 (I'm totally serious here)

[@dennyatnotts]

I'm living in a type of tiny house...a narrowboat. She's 57' and 6'8" beam (wide). By time the engine room and bow space is subtracted from the living space, I live in 240sqft of space. I've been aboard just over a year and it's by far the best lifestyle for me. The sense of community in a marina makes all of the difference but if I decide that I want to get away from it all, I can cruise the breathtaking canals and rivers of Britain...at a just a bit faster than walking speed.

[@JensSchraeder]

You go girl 👏

[@georgesideropoulos6704]

Hahahaha

[@Sexyboricuamejicana]

Have fun on this journey and take us with you on this journey

[@thebosswitchyoutube7284]

@@dennyatnotts This sounds wonderful. I’m in the UK, would you suggest the house boat route to be the best in terms of UK tiny home/off grid living? Struggling to find my way as a newbie to the scene. Currently in Scotland (with cat) Any advice appreciated, hope you are enjoying the beautiful weather!

[@laughableclown2377]

"Just admit it, you're judging me right now" *me while eating icecream* nah b im just trying to enjoy my icecream.

[@vaibhavraijada3053]

Truer words were never spoken

[@pidgejin]

Oh crap I changed the likes to 666

[@dapoet200]

Yup I was definitely judging. Lol

[@swampfarts]

I ain't judging you... wow you're a really paranoid person aren't you ;)

[@VI-pp4jo]

Same. Forced myself to judge her on the spot to prove me wrong if any.. Only an "I think I love you" came out. I'm good. Can I have some of that icecream?

[@billrichardson8010]

When I go tiny, I will be using sleeping bags instead of sheets and bed covers, for the sole purpose, not to make a bed. I have taken my camping experiences and paid attention. Great Video!

[@chrystiafreelandscankles548]

Found the bachelor!

[@Oldfarmlady]

😂 I also get so tired of explaining our outhouse. How to shower or use the toilet. Everything is so different when you're off grid. Simple things like don't leave the TV running all night, only use hot water for showers. Let alone just having 1 television, 1 bathroom. Absolutely loved this video!!!

[@katcustom8959]

My plan in life: Buy tiny house when I am younger with my partner to save money. Save money. When I'm ready to start a family, buy a bigger house. Rent out tiny house. Profit.

[@marosi9308]

9

[@caminhoneirobrasileirou.s.2047]

comes time to resale no investment i see all the money you saved

[@porterwake3898]

Get a camper.

[@self-sufficient9315]

Lol then this video is for you 😊

[@OOICU812]

And the nice thing about renting out a tiny house is that there is a limit to how much you will be spending on repairs compared to a regular house.

[@jerryhamer]

1:56 I love how the dog looks up at the camera and then shakes like, "Here you go mommy, some more work for you"

[@jilliansmith7123]

Kris: seriously! Like the dog had learned his part well. That was a good moment in a good video. I like her truths.

[@danainthevalley]

Funny, I thought the same thing.

[@michellestapleton6151]

Kris Hammer v

[@letitiatsunami3749]

I caught that too. Perfect baby.

[@dawns1978]

I love the idea of living in a tiny house, but in reality I know I could never be happy in that small of a space or dealing with the toilet. I do love to see how creative people are with their small spaces though.

[@tonyabrookes9931]

They make tiny homes that are bigger than hers & if you can find a tiny home village/lot, you could have all the normal utility hook ups of a regular home...there are many more options now!

[@fightingtosurvive6527]

@@tonyabrookes9931 I would like to have a loft in a tiny home but I would want to be able to stand up in it -- not crawl on my hands and knees in my own bedroom. And I've never heard anybody talk about that. Why can't they just add a few inches, like 5 or so to at least make it 5 ft 10 in so the average person can stand up in it?

[@wynnhorton1208]

@@fightingtosurvive6527 There are many videos showing one long section next to the bed in a loft that is lower, so people can make the bed and access a close next to the bed. That walking area is usually over the apt.-sized frig.

[@wynnhorton1208]

Also, there are more expensive trailers (uncommon, too) that allow a few more inches which means a few more inches can be used in loft.

[@ivysullivan6510]

@@fightingtosurvive6527 because there are height restriction

[@irietupea5306]

thank you! Someone who actually shows some of the negatives about things ! Not just the positive so great things ppl only show!

[@KougaJ7]

And here I feel like people always complain and take the good things for granted.

[@brettmastema7056]

Oh you'd love me, then. I can tell you the negative side of all kinds of shit.

[@tequisapage4732]

Brett Mastema 🤣🤣🤣😩

[@TheRexTera]

Wind is my biggest concern. A tornado or a strong wind could flip the house over because it's so lightweight.

[@OurFantasyLife]

I mean...dunno if you've been in a tornado, but a house that can run away from a tornado is probably safer than a stationary house of just about any size.

[@orangehiccup5726]

Just drive away

[@evielenox6046]

Our Fantasy Life I don’t think so because if your in an area with tornados then most houses have a basement that you go in during a tornado

[@OurFantasyLife]

@@evielenox6046 ...what does that have to do with the house not blowing away...

[@Legority]

You could get ripped right outta Kansas.

[@JasonWise]

That bed looks so comforting, especially with the low ceiling and you can park somewhere remote with the sunroof open and watch the stars.

[@HiDE-rj5pt]

jasonisstupid _ I want that bed 🛏

[@gracebe235]

jasonisstupid _ .....Mmmmm.....I don’t know. Reminds me of the time when my sister was staying in this old cabin in the desert here in Arizona. My brother was sleeping in a bed up in the rafters just below the roof......and a mountain lion started pawing at the cracks in the roof just a few feet above him. I’ve had things running across my roof in the night too. So consequently, I don’t feel very warm and fuzzy about opening a skylight above me while I sleep. Lol!

[@jeanadawn2085]

Good job! And THANK YOU for telling it like it is! Every point you make is spot on! In 2017 I moved into a rented 340 sq. ft., one bedroom cottage-duplex-style unit. It was my second time downsizing and was strictly out of necessity, as rental housing is rare as golden eggs, in my county, and this was the only affordable place available for the year and a half I was looking for a place. But I decided if I'm downsizing to this degree, I would do it right. When my landlord visited after I was fully moved in, she made an assumption, saying "So you have a storage unit." I said no, if I downsize, I downsize for real. If something doesn't fit into my living space, it doesn't fit into my life. After that, when I first moved in, every female friend or family member who visited would admire the place and say 'Oooh, I could live here! Yeah, I could do this!' Many, many more women believe they can let go of their stuff, and let go of the conveniences that more space gives you, but the reality is very different. I've seen people try, and fail. That said, I make it work because I want it to work, and have learned to let go of 'stuff' so I can focus on a simpler life. I'm even considering a studio unit next. This will probably offend some folks, but if a person of an age who no longer has kids at home, and maybe is divorced/single, thinks they can make tiny life permanent, and they move, but are also paying over $1000 a year for a storage unit for all the things they or a family member 'might need' and/or that are sentimental to them ... They haven't really gone tiny. They still have emotional or mental umbilical cords to material stuff. And while that IS their choice, that's not downsizing or simplifying, and it is definitely not the 'tiny' life philosophy.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello Donna, how are you doing?

[@vernaruthcornejo4889]

Donna I like what you are saying, I would add having a thankful attitude, can actually cause us to consider what really do we need.

[@dianehall5345]

Donna Jean M. - Very well said. I'm 72 and living with my husband in our 988 sq. ft. farm cottage with a full basement. We each owned a house so it is packed! If I ever ended up alone, this house would be too much for me. At my age I'm not keen on a roommate, so a 26' tiny house should work for me. I would make sure it had an air exchanger. I also would want an outside shed and a deck, but no rented storage unit. If I had the tiny house built for both RV and HOUSE rating, I could either park it somewhere... or bring it into a mobile home park or camp ground. My main issue would be letting go of my kitchen gadgets!

[@tinawindham6958]

I would need a greenhouse and a storage shed for sure. Also I love tile floors bc I have dogs, cats and bunnies. I think just knowing I wasn’t spending 400$ on my electric bill when I’m only in one room of my house would make me so happy. I just want to be out with nature and no nasty neighbors.

[@sminem6572]

I’d love to see a TV show where someone living in a tiny house swaps houses with somebody living in a 50,000+ sqft home in Beverly Hills or Miami Beach.

[@axophis7970]

Sminem Damn...you're hella ugly.

[@sminem6572]

Captain Obvious Damn, you’re hella stupid. Look up “sminem” in Google, genius.

[@axophis7970]

Sminem That was the fucking joke man

[@mypetdemonisactingupagain6855]

I think they already have a show like that but idk dude. A house you can literally travel in sounds cool too.

[@lottiepool9481]

Captain Obvious Well, I don't hear any laughter.

[@Zinervawyrm]

My dog is very hairy, I'm constantly sweeping. Dog: Looks innocently at the camera, and shakes after girl literally sweeps up a pile of dog hair. Classic! LOL XD

[@243wayne1]

Fuck that shit.

[@pla4825]

Zinervawyrm 🤣🤣🤣

[@AmandaB.6529]

Zinervawyrm pmsl that bit was funny 😂

[@pollypocket2282]

this was refreshing. you hear about all the good but not much about the practicalities. Thank you!

[@sarahanderson6842]

Not judging!

[@TinyHouseGiantJourney]

My boyfriend is 6'5" and he fits!

[@ilooser278]

Polly Pocket is life

[@cosmicsurfer5911]

Tiny House Giant Journey Brilliant answer. I would love to live in a bus in my retirement years.

[@minkrobeII]

Tiny House Giant Journey that sounded really dirty. LMFAO

[@Catdaddyfrancis]

For your smell issue, an old trick is boiling water and vinegar on the stove. It neutralizes it.

[@janinedevilliers510]

I'm one of those people that hates the smell of vinegar. I don't know why, I have been like this since a child. I avoid white vinegar like the plague. Lol. 😂

[@bw2314]

How much vinegar to how much water?

[@wynnhorton1208]

no! Tiny houses have major problems with humidity and that, too, can cause bad smells - especially mildew smells.

[@bw2314]

@@wynnhorton1208 i have to keep my indoor humidity in the 60s. tiny houses are insulated, so how do they retain moisture? i would install an air exchanger.

[@supertuesday600]

Nope. The solution is VENTILATION. Having the right ventilation especially during cooking is important for small homes.

[@rosemarie4580]

Have you ever worried that someone will steal your home?

[@j.s.1816]

Interesting question.

[@brendawangecimay6371]

Funny question but good question

[@alsetwheats]

We build tiny houses, and we get asked that now and then. Usually our clients plan to keep their THOW in one spot for a couple of years, and are not planning to drive around with it like an RV. (In fact, if Jenna was able to talk about it I'm sure she would agree that these tiny houses can go through engines and transmissions if you have anything less than a 1 ton diesel truck). So if these are staying put for over a year then we typically raise them off the wheels onto concrete blocks and they won't be going anywhere. If they are staying on the wheels, we provide wheel locks that make them impossible to tow.

[@kenziemacdonald4386]

Or getting in a car accident while traveling. There goes your house and your car

[@winterjewels9222]

Or break in? May not be too secure. Just a thought.. 😟

[@ThirdRockExplorer]

"If you're going to be different, If you are going to live alternatively, you best be prepared for some scrutiny"- Best line from your vlog... RESPECT!!

[@mothmaru]

Sitting here like, wait, having guests over? The reason I want to move out is to get away from other humans

[@Hatterhouse]

Exactly!

[@susanarivera6596]

😆

[@maxfastest]

Yup !

[@jasonreese4573]

I'm not only getting a tiny house, but I'm moving it WAAAY out to the desert.

[@babsx191]

🤣🤣🤣

[@alexmertens5269]

Im very glad you made this video. My dream is to someday live in a tiny home. I am a minimalist and a clean freak so most of the problems you outlined are all things I could absolutely live with. This was very reassuring!

[@toddb5259]

You just get done sweeping and the dog shakes, love it! Thanks for the video.

[@lyra7912]

That’s what my puppy always do 😂

[@radharamanivasam7269]

I laughed so hard, a good pointer, :)

[@bellerazi8313]

I thought living in a tiny would be great because of all the videos I've seen, Thank you for your video and being REAL!!!

[@foxxyldyfrca]

I never thought tiny housing was a good idea! But thanks so much for sharing. U r adorable and very brave btw cause there is no way on God's green earth I would have a compost toilet 😊

[@vixymix101]

It's more of she has a pet and trying to for a domestic life in a small place

[@gracepurcell7825]

I've lived in a tiny house on wheels AND in a 4000sqft home AND everything in between AND bottom line is there are pros/cons to all living situations AND knowing what works for you is key. Also, statistically people spend 80 % of their time in 20 % of their home (in bigger homes) kinda like our wardrobe..most of us wear 20% of our clothes 80% of the time 😮😁

[@juniper617]

100% true.

[@genielaury]

Same thing I was telling my Sister yesterday when we were talking about these videos; we’re most of the time in one room, at least I am and venture to bathroom and kitchen at certain times during the day. The main room is my upstairs bedroom during the wintertime (warmer can turn heat back) and living room downstairs during the summer (cooler).

[@JordanPeterson.]

Paritho distribution

[@lolaortiz6918]

True! In my opinion a tiny home that has the bedroom on same floor is ideal for a senior.

[@TerryInUSA]

@@genielaury Your statistics are so true! :-) Over the years, I've known people who do well financially and have that big house built that they always wanted but then spend most of the time in the family room that's open space with the kitchen. The rest of the house...crickets.

[@mkodweis]

Really appreciate the honesty of living in a tiny house. Not terrible, as you say, but can see how at times it can be frustrating!

[@Paarthurnaxdova]

My tiny house is perfect for just me, no pets and introverted! Over two years in mine and love it

[@breezyqbl4290]

Celtic Hutcheson sounds awesome! I truly wish I had this option when I was a college student it would’ve been super nice

[@Paarthurnaxdova]

Purple people In my head as an introvert I do not get lonely

[@peterc1232]

Is Celtic your real name ?

[@lone-wolf-1]

Celtic Hutcheson yeah, introverted people have themselves, they (like myself)are never lonely!

[@TumpskyandMrsSmall]

I'm never lonely because I have God. I'm rather introvert as well, it doesn't bother me.

[@JulesKM]

The directions for the toilet are multi-page... oh dear

[@carlabower6735]

I thought that too!! When I have to go I don't have time to waste;) Especially if there is prep work to do. If it's about post job done work then fine.

[@johnstitt3717]

And you can't even use it for reading material because by then it is too late.

[@gamarleton]

Imagine not realizing this til its go time

[@ifebb]

Julie McLean now I literally need to go to the toilet..

[@Morale_Booster]

Hahaha your comment really made me laugh

[@trishpipkins]

It's funny because I've always known I'm not a tiny house person but watching this I realize it's not as bad as I thought. I figured most of this stuff would be challenging. It's great to hear it from someone who's living it. And I wasn't judging you. Well actually I judge you as brave and adventurous. Maybe one day I'll get a tiny house. 😊

[@gregoryeverson741]

im 6'4 and clumsy, tiny house is a NO

[@sandrasealycbeanwriter]

I really respect how you kept it real. I don't live in a tiny but find the lifestyle fascinating.

[@SACHKIGAL]

I'm not judging u. Thanks for finally making a video about the down side of tiny living.They don't tell all of this on Hgtv or diy t.v.. I applaud your honesty. Thanks again.

[@Cerinaya]

I watched one of the tiny house shows and this couple had three kids (under the age of 10, can't imagine that will like that in the teen years), another on the way, two dogs plus a cat and wanted a tiny house. I would have asked them what they were smoking. Those people I would judge. A single person or couple not so much.

[@mony19831]

Teenage siblings also don’t always like to be in the same room with their siblings without fussing about this or that. 😆

[@robertplatt643]

Not being a slave to a mortgage company sounds nice.

[@davidrabbit8868]

exactly

[@an-tm3250]

Everything has it's price.

[@davidrabbit8868]

@@an-tm3250 even u

[@zuriirose]

Thats a really strong word its not needed at all

[@Rye_Toast]

Or just a get a mortgage you can afford and then it really isn't a struggle.

[@leeann5749]

There’s a company called Rent The Runway. You can rent dressy cloths for an occasion and then send them right back

[@fionaokeefe1906]

Meredeth Stieglitz I hope you wash them first before putting them on! Who knows if the other person actually washed the clothes before sending them back🙄

[@Robin-xt7yo]

@@fionaokeefe1906 fortunately RTR drycleans all the dresses before shipping to the next borrower :-)

[@cadenscorner5225]

Who fucking cares?!

[@bunnypjm]

J&J Reproductions Who fucking cares about your opinion

[@lz5547]

Lol are you sponsored by them or something because that has nothing to do with this video

[@beverlykean7512]

Thank you for being so candid and honest. You may have saved me. My husband passed a year ago and I am alone with a home on 2 acres. I was seriously thinking of getting a tiny home. Thank you again. Life Saver. Good Luck. Hope you can find happiness. Beverly

[@morrisd2242]

Hi Beverly how are you?

[@Dumb-Comment]

A movable house is bigger than an average apartment in Hong Kong, amazing

[@RamasesB]

Wow

[@minecraftfirefighter]

Don't they live in crates there?

[@Dumb-Comment]

@@minecraftfirefighter close enough, i'd call them cages

[@khioneyui]

it's sad 😭

[@UnseenSpirit]

@Val London isn't as small as Hong Kong in terms of house sizes. In fact many homes are quite large

[@NelsLindahl]

I was not really interested in the topic, but the quality of your video pulled me in and I watched the whole thing.

[@peterrabbit378]

Things that concern me about tiny houses: hurricanes, tornadoes, violent criminals, insanity ect.

[@BlackSnowCrew]

A Leopard ll tank instead of a car/truck would solve the criminal Problem 👌

[@belssage]

Violent criminals...wasn't going there but, yeah. I worry about them, regardless.

[@taylorgriffin5445]

Violent criminals? So if you had a much bigger house, they wouldn't be an issue? You could argue that a bigger house with lots of stuff in it is more of an attraction to them. Unless your giant house has a maze at the entrance so they can't find you as quickly?

[@julierichens4218]

I watched this two or three years ago, and was really impressed by your honesty then. Watching it this second time, has really helped me understand that I am probably not cut out for tiny house living, even though my dog is only a little bitty pug! Thank you for your honesty, great sense of humor, and courage! Really gorgeous scale, cute cute house, and yeah, I understood the dog thing was just for laughs!

[@morrisd2242]

Hi Julie how are you?

[@reneeb7884]

I dreamed of one day renting out my 2500 sqft house to some one and build a tiny house in the backyard to live since my hubby and I travel a lot and out of town. After watching this, I realized it’s not my cup of tea and how I glamorized cute little tiny houses as if young girls play dollhouse.

[@markusneumann146]

This was real and honest. You know the pros a n d the cons of living tiny. And can tell us everything about that. And it is a funny video as well. I like that.

[@Youtubefanjulie]

I'm still waiting for HGTV to come out with a new show titled.... "My Tiny House Ruined My Life!"

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

I am suggesting this one on twitter, as we speak ....

[@amberbante9530]

Especially when people have a small child and the kid's bedroom is the size of a broom closet. What happens when they get older and bigger and wants friends over? No room to invite people over.

[@amberbante9530]

@museack I watched a show about tiny homes a few years ago, and some of the people had a child or two. But even for one child the houses are too small. As a kid I lived in apartments that were small and it drove my mom, grandma, and I crazy. There wasn't much privacy, and one year I was sick most of the summer as my grandma had the AC on at sixty degrees all day as she was heat sensitive. But in our case a tiny apartment was all we could afford.

[@haileeriini5822]

I just watch Netflix

[@nerfinham]

@@amberbante9530 once they get their hogwarts letter they will have lots of extra space

[@heela188]

Thank you for your honesty, and humor. And your dog should get best supporting actor. :)

[@jeffbridges3988]

Eschew Life i

[@nancybrown2609]

Fantastic and honest and witty!!! I love watching KZbin videos of tiny homes and living vicariously through them! I love my house but it’s on the large side and I alone clean it with two wonderful golden retrievers! So I’ve often yearned for that tiny, perfect little CLEAN tiny house!!! This was an eye opener for sure!! I must say when you’re older like me (56 years), you will appreciate the experience you had living in one. And you just may miss certain aspects!! Good luck and keep on living your adorable life!!!!

[@morrisd2242]

Hi Nancy how are you?

[@ageofdelilah]

1:57 *"Oh, my hooman just finished sweeping.. TIME TO SHAKE OF MY FUR!"*

[@laurabentzinger200]

I saw that too thought it was hilarious bc my dogs and cats do that to me , everytime😂

[@unclefreddieDied]

and looks at the camera like "what did I do"

[@kevindonville8185]

Great video. Love the fact that you're brave enough to risk scrutiny of the community to "tell it the way you see it". Good for you!

[@ArijanaLukic]

I admire your courage to live in a tiny space. I grew up with 4 siblings and part of my life we lived in a war zone, so the whole family had to rather share 1 bedroom or I always had siblings in my room and the home was not very big at all. We moved so much. Just to think about it, I can't even breathe. A part of me likes the tiny house and another part of me is literally suffocating. Congrats to live with the pros and cons and keeping it up!

[@circusboy90210]

more like stupidity.

[@Yuruble]

+Circusboy90210 - Just because this life isn't for you, that doesn't mean you have to be rude to others who chose that life. You also obviously didn't listen to the last part of this video, lol.

[@dianehouk4289]

Arijana Lukic p Co co co

[@movmov9327]

I understand that life completely since I grew up with 5 siblings (youngest of 6)

[@TheMrJuoji]

nah, more like no food and the risk of getting rapped and killend, soldier in your house mean your house become a target,so do you, and asking them to go out isn't gonna cut it , so you might get killed, if civilian tend to fly away from those, it's for some reason, more like sucking big time kind of deal(nice shitposting if that what was intended)

[@meridethhendry5733]

I love that you are up front with the challenges of living tiny. I love all of your videos.

[@lalaillustrator6295]

The more I watch tiny house videos the more I realised it’s just like living in a glorified studio appartment 😂

[@amyiverson8802]

Lala Illustrator it’s more of a glorified trailer 🥴 at least in a studio apartment you’ll have a normal toilet

[@randalgibbons8822]

That you own instead of rent.

[@randalgibbons8822]

I guess you can buy an apartment if you buy the whole building and rent the others out. If you buy in a multi family building, you have to deal with everybody else and their noise. I treasure my peace and quiet.

[@lalaillustrator6295]

Randal Gibbons You can also just buy one appartment and the rest of the building is owned by others. That’s a thing as well.

[@billbrasky6827]

Even if you own an apartment there are significant HOA fees every month.

[@Lisasplace]

I would recommend not using a broom but a small vacuum instead. easy and cleans better

[@pucamisc]

Lisa - or a swiffer

[@aknopf8173]

True, but a vacuum takes about 10-20 times the space a broom needs? I will be moving in an ordinary, yet very small flat soon and even I am thinking: Do I really need a vacuum? Wouldn't just a broom do?

[@neoraox4339]

Yeah, plus carpet is a pain too. You spill something and most of it doesn't come out, so it's easier to have a tile or wooden floor or whatever material. You can just wipe the stuff you spilled and spray it with a cleaning substance and there is nothing there.

[@jacksonfan221]

Weighs to much

[@aknopf8173]

@ Never_ _salem Oh yes, I totally forgot about hand vacuums. I guess that would work. :) Personally, I would still prefer a broom, but that's not just because of size but because I want to phase down on technology.

[@massey3129]

One more thing...I would have a nightly panic attack if I had to sleep in that loft area with the ceiling 3 feet from my face. Claustrophobia and tiny houses do not mix.

[@jabberwockygeode1384]

Same!! As a person with major claustrophobia i thinkh tiny houses are simultaniously interesting and horryfying. I know i could never live in one.

[@dirtishurt8449]

Wss

[@user-gv9nk7oq3o]

I had a bunk bed with the same ceiling height above me, it’s really cosy.

[@navydaspud]

I agree it looks a bit tight, but having the windows and the skylight there that you could open would be a decent reprieve from some of the tightness

[@SamplingPercussion]

Good. Don't get one. Nobody cares.

[@joannap.3473]

Thanks! Thanks! and more Thanks! I am so glad you pointed out the concerns of living in a tiny house. I was considering, but thanks to you it’s not a main living I would love. Maybe a second home, but the hassle to be Insured. I really appreciate you. No judgment. Very informative. Thanks. 😊

[@morrisd7135]

Hi Joanna how are you?

[@DjurrenArt]

-watches this after binge watching Living Big In A Tiny House- *confused screaming*

[@joelle4662]

S A M E

[@annapuczyowska8772]

She is having a mobile tiny house, so some problems she discusses only apply to her lifestyle. You can modify a lot , from experience. If youre not going for mobile you dont have the problem of stink, weight etc , you can add porch, you can keep windows open or shake your clothes outside, you dont have to have a dog 🤣 you can have normal toilet or not or outdoor shower and toilet, about clothes...there are ways amd many diferent styles 🤭

[@DjurrenArt]

@@annapuczyowska8772 True dat

[@lisadefries6718]

😂😂😂 she isn’t saying she doesn’t love lifestyle but like everything in life there are pluses and negatives. Knowledge is power. If you thinking of taking plunge and going for it good to fully understand what it maybe like. I don’t have a dog so that bit fine 😊 take care

[@lisadefries6718]

Anna Puczyłowska true and you can have tiny/micro home with gardens and verandas. I have a cat and so he doesn’t smell 😂😂😂

[@layla-wd5fc]

2:00 *cleans up dog fur and walks away* *dog shakes fur all over floor again*

[@divineeternally2502]

I swear it never fails!! I'll brush my shih tzu, vacuum the entire floor and I kid you not, as soon as I sit down (if she even waits that long), her little a$$ will shake like crazy!! Fortunately, she's not a shedder like dogs with fur are. But still, it woozes me out!! 😂

[@MrAlexanderLang]

@@divineeternally2502 How about a nice kitty?

[@divineeternally2502]

@@MrAlexanderLang 😂🤣😂 No thank you. I'm terribly allergic and I've heard litter boxes are something dreadful!! 🤭😷

[@shizukagozen777]

Eddie That's actually what I thought. 😅

[@layla-wd5fc]

Jessica James awe 😹 :,(

[@rosepearl7092]

I've been watching many gushing uploads on tiny houses over the last week thinking about the same issues but never hearing anyone raise them. Thank you for having the courage to discuss them. 2 other things that concern me: #1 - vulnerability to criminals #2 - how do have a tiny house with kids? I'm sure if you're on land you own or better yet your parents' land (which is where most are) this is not an issue. But I just can't see having more than a baby and toddler maximum in a traveling tiny house. (of course there's always going to be one exceptional couple with 6 kids doing it that everyone will point to and say "seeee!", but for the overwhelming majority of humanity it's just not doable).

[@thomasross4921]

Usually when there's an older kid, the loft spaces are fully enclosed with doors. Smart parents give the older kid the larger loft/room, because the whole rest of the house belongs to the parents and all they do is sleep up there.

[@Moon-tz1iy]

Tiny house with kids, simply, you get a plot of land and build a storage container home! I've also seen shed homes converted and the people had TWO KIDS

[@sasitashrestha8890]

The first one is the most concerning for me, every time I think about having my own tiny house, but some breaking in easily just scares me, specially as a tiny house,most people bulit tons of windows, so it's even scarier.

[@dm2060]

@@sasitashrestha8890 you can always build a brick and cement tiny house that isn't on a trailer.

[@sasitashrestha8890]

@@dm2060 thanks 👍

[@eppersonr1]

I lived in a tiny house for seven years but don’t anymore. I miss it. I miss it a lot. I didn’t own the property I was on which was very problematic and ultimately ended tiny house life for me. Your criticisms were spot on, I watched your video and thought yup, check, yup, check, yup, check. For me the positives outweigh the negatives as far as the lifestyle goes by a significant margin. The main hurtle to me is land ownership and associated legalities. I had to exist in a grey area world on the down low. Local government and really any government land use agency needs to grow a heart and realize that people need options opened up to them in situations that make sense. Obviously it would be inappropriate for me to buy a lot in some traditional housing area and plop my tiny house in the middle of it. Rural areas in some situations are different. Any way I’m starting to rant, nuff said. Great video and great points!

[@noodles.dumplings.kimchi2878]

For special occasions there’s rent the runway. You can rent and outfit then return through the postal service. It’s really good clothes and you don’t have keep it. Also they dry clean everything once it’s returned.

[@Novusod]

Not all tiny houses are on trailers. That means it can hooked up to plumbing and have a real toilet.

[@gigiis526]

Most tiny homes are on trailers and are hooked up to city sewer. I have seen toliets that are either or. Being on a trailer has nothing to do with it.

[@dianapeek6936]

I live in a country where 90% plus toilets cannot cope with toilet paper as we have not mains sewage, so we have to have a notice on each loo wall. Asking people to put papers into the bin placed at the side ALSO we have a notice that say "if it's yellow, then let it mellow. If its brown, then wash it down" What with this and the fact that loo paper has to go into a bin by the side of the loo which we have to empty frequently, otherwise there is a pong!!!. I also forgot, we frequently have our water rationed.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

@@dianapeek6936 Pee eventually ruins toilets. You CAN flush with grey water, like from a fishtank or after dishwashing. You might never get the stains out. You COULD use a portable urinal (even for women) and put it a jar bottle. Thin it with dump water and get rid of it. If it's thinned out, it won't hurt plants or anything. It's sterile, so you don't have to worry about that. Can use a rag for pee. It's more effective than TP if there's a shortage. It dries easier. Can easily rinse out. If you were very desperate for water, you could drink pee. Military teaches that if you're stuck on the ocean (can't drink salt water). Can also pee on a bar rag in a fire (Cocoanut Grove). Lol true story.

[@SuperJumpReviews]

Whenever one of my friends complain about not having enough space in their house I will show them this video. Thank you again for sharing your story.

[@lucyvitek6215]

SuperJumpReviews more like complaining

[@KyrstOak]

Lucy Vitek - What?

[@lucyvitek6215]

im saying it wasnt much of a story more just like someone complaining about their situation, when they clearly wanted to get a tiny house. if you dont like having such a small wardrobe then dont or just dont complain when your doing it to yourself.

[@MrOnigob]

@Lucy Vitec she is not complaining at all. I think you dont understand what this video is for . OMG .. the ristriction of mentality is really big between people. She is only telling the truth about tiny houses, so that people who want to get perhaps also a tiny one, can think about these things....

[@KyrstOak]

Lucy Vitek - I fail to see how stating facts is the same as complaining. Complaint: My sandwich is soggy! Yuck! What this video is: Well, I thought I'd give a go at having tomato slices in my sandwich and it became soggy, so keep that in mind if you decide to have slices of tomato in _your_ sandwich. Can you see the absolutely massive difference now?

[@ChrisAndy211]

I always thought that living in a tiny house would be very inconvenient -you proved my point.

[@arowberry]

I lived in a grand caravan for a couple of years and loved it. It took about 10 minutes each day to organize it and clean it. Now I spend hours every day at my house cleaning, repairing, washing, vacuuming, yardwork etc. I'm thinking about going back to my van.

[@jmcast3195]

Hours everyday? Not true. It doesnt take that long to maintain a normal home

[@stefbmccoy8297]

@@jmcast3195 it takes me 5 hours to clean my 3 story 3 bedroom 2 bath townhome every single day.

[@jmcast3195]

@@stefbmccoy8297 really? Do you have a large family or something? I have 3 kids in a 1500 sq ft home and I probably spend 8 hours a week.

[@stefbmccoy8297]

@@jmcast3195 i have 3 kids. No pets. It takes about 2 or 3 hours to clean all the dishes and wipes counters and appliances and clean the kitchen floor. Then another 2 hours to clean the rest of the house. I usually do one bathroom every other day.

[@stefbmccoy8297]

@@jmcast3195 not every day is the same. I try to mop every room once a week plus some days i have laundry or i have to clean out the fridge or the kids just spilled alot that day. Mopping 7 rooms plus the hallway every week is annoying. I would love a smaller home someday.

[@exceptionaltalentspc4954]

There are downsides to just about anything in life. Great video. The internet is extremely saturated with half-truths.

[@imhappyandyou.4003]

It's filled with half-wits also sadly enough.

[@TexasGodot]

Why am I here i don't even want a tiny house

[@christinetinsley9624]

Ha, Ha!

[@joanolgakeine6971]

lol

[@xsoteria6458]

Same

[@sanityspire]

Ikr I don’t know how I got here

[@nicshearing4735]

Burgess Forge hahahaha! I’m the same! I’m here looking for baby otter clips 😂

[@lindaminor1985]

Thanks... I would never consider going tiny cause I am to old to make the bed! It's a few years later and I just hope your happy wherever you are. Be blessed little lady..

[@morrisd7135]

Hi Linda how are you?

[@PixelShade]

Great video! especially for people being naively sold on the "dream of downsizing"... I think a lot of the things you mention, is possible to design around... having a japanese "genkan" would help to keep the dirt contained (except the dog-dirt/hair). For the bed I would design the loft to have a place where I can stand, probably use a fairly light foam mattress and rubber band sheets for it. they fit and stay very snug on the mattress (duvet and pillows can be done downstairs when changing sheets, no need to be an acrobat in the loft). Smell... good ventilation goes a long way (I never actually see tiny homes with proper ventilation, they often just rely on opening windows... I live in a well ventilated 200sq ft flat, no issues whatsoever. But sure, I don't have a dog.) :) In the end, it's much easier downsizing when you're an introvert with a lifestyle free of unnecessary consumption, where you don't have a lot of dinner parties, game nights etc. I usually visit my family, not the other way around (they are very comfortable and stationary), friends, we meet up once in a while, but we usually go out hiking or engage in outdoor activities. if we were to stay here at home, the space is not really an issue for 1-2 people, and we could potentially be 6 people (which has never happened). But yeah, I think people need to look at their lives, what they value and how they want to live.... look critically at those ideals and see if a tiny house fits or would improve their lifestyle, happiness or goals. This video is a great reminder of that.

[@tonyabrookes9931]

Well said!

[@taylorvanbuskirk8040]

Finally, someone who is realistic about living in a tiny house. No thank you!

[@queerkat33]

Taylor Van Buskirk There are tiny house Exhaust Fans and Fresh Air Exchangers that can be installed.

[@JolieGaronne]

Taylor Van Buskirk -- I totally get it it might not be for you, we're all so different right! Just keep in mind Jenna is being realistic to help others to make the right decision when it comes to living tiny, but she is not saying it's all bad or that it doesn't have a lot of positive aspects. Watch her other videos ;)

[@lemurianchick]

@Taylor: Very odd comment. Why would you even watch this type of video if you are so adamant about it?

[@taylorvanbuskirk8040]

Because I'm not adamant about it. I love the idea of a tiny house, but I'm a senior who can't go up and down in a loft to sleep. I would need a downstairs bedroom. Everything is just too small. If they could add just 100 sq feet more, than I think it's more practical.

[@taylorvanbuskirk8040]

I like the idea of them for a vacation home. I would think living in one everyday would get old after a while. I would like a vacation tiny home in a beautiful location...but with a downstairs bedroom. No loft sleeping for me. It's too impractical when you have to get up 3-4 times a night to go to the bathroom. LOL!

[@zubenel444]

You're right. I'm judging you, Jenna. But I'm judging you GOOD! You are AWESOME!! I love your videos, and I love your tiny house. In another life, I would have really enjoyed living in a tiny house and traveling the country. But I'm too old and set in my ways to do that now. Meanwhile, I'll keep living vicariously through you! Peace and love.

[@random_life_things]

Me too!!! She's awesome! And definitely her house too!

[@fewerbeansplease]

If everyone had a limited amount of space and had to deal with it then maybe we as humans could deal with the limited space and resources on our planet. And peace and love to Jenna!!

[@AbhishekYadav-kj8oc]

Hey Jenna you are so sweet, honest & beautiful, love you.

[@Robaustin512]

🤗

[@vilmabock478]

🌷🌻🌷🌻🌷

[@monicaivy2497]

Thank you for your transparency regarding tiny homes. It is always better to make an informed decision. She is now married and has a child and moved out of her TH for the reasons mentioned.

[@morris.d5233]

Hi Monica how are you?

[@trduesing4117]

Finally....the truth....I knew it would be exactly as you said! I appreciate your candor as well as your enthusiasm! Great video

[@OlgaAnoshyna]

who are those 5.6 who disliked???? everything she said is true and honest ... and the dog is absolutely adorable

[@Sara-vn2kz]

1. You're always cleaning because it gets dirty quickly. Everything from outside gets dragged through the tiny house, including snow and mud. --The design I want has an entrance through the bathroom, so you can leave the muddy clothes and shoes in there. I'll just have to put up with the other chores. 2. Explaining to people how to use a composting toilet. Yeah, that will be awkward. 3. Making the bed. -- I'm trying to think of a solution to this one. I'm considering using a roll-up bed, like that family who live in a school bus that looks like a pirate ship from the inside. I'm not sure that it would be very comfortable though. It's basically like sleeping on top of a thick comforter on the floor. 4. Smells -- Don't have a pet, don't wear perfume. I'll deal with the food smells. It's a fair trade-off. 5. Very little space for guests. -- I typically invite less than 5 people throughout the entire year. I spend time with people outside my home, not inside. 6. No space to grow. -- I see that as a positive. It will force me to live the type of lifestyle that I believe in. The lack of space will keep me simple, honest, clutter-free, and more eco-friendly. 7. Limited by the weight that you can put on the trailer. Yeah, that will be annoying. 8. Very little closet space. -- I'm working on getting both drawers and a hanging closet in my tiny home, so that I have spaces that accommodate all types of clothing. However, in terms of HOW MUCH space, my feelings are similar to those expressed in number 6. 9.Parking and Insurance Legalities Yesss, I'm very worried about that. THANK YOU so much for writing articles about those. I'll be sure to read them. THANK YOU for making this video! It's so important for us to know what we're getting ourselves into before we take this leap. YOU'RE AWESOME! 10. Other people will judge you. -- I'm an American Muslim woman who wears long black abayas most days and covers her head with a headscarf every day. I grew up learning not to care about people judging me. Absolutely 0 problems there.

[@peagames2002]

My finnish relative who is living in america has a "tiny house" too, and she and her husband built a set of outside shoecleaner that has 3 broomheads fixated on wall, on which they can clean all the mud and snow that has come across their journey. They only keep the cleaning kit on kitchen above shelves when they have washed it well with either lakewater or such.

[@fionaokeefe1906]

I have to clean 🧽🧼on the regular too and I live in an apartment! My floors get dirty like every week! It’s insane at this point🤦🏻‍♀️

[@pawnjp7946]

Hiya Sara I’m living in Japan in a little (not tiny, just little) house that I am still building so I might have some hints for you. Two little Japanese efficiencies. Genkan and Futon. The genkan is a small area inside the entrance where you can continue to wear your shoes, but beyond the genkan you cannot wear your shoes. The best way to establish this is to have a little step up after the genkan. You could potentially store a couple of shoes underneath the floor surrounding the genkan, and I also recommend having coat hooks (fold outs maybe?) on the genkan wall so you can hang wet weather gear and not get the rest of your house wet. Futon. The traditional style of bedding here in Japan. It doesn’t have to be the paper thin, you can get a nice thick comfortable futon, the only real difference is that you don’t leave a futon out 24/7. The whole point is that you fold up the futon when you’re not sleeping on it. Traditionally in Japan people fold their futons into 3 and store them away in a closet during the day, but the whole point with tiny houses is being space efficient and making sure that everything is multi purpose, so using a folded futon as your sofa seems like a pretty good idea to me. Good luck with everything!

[@StrangerToEarth]

@@shino8854 This made me laugh

[@shino8854]

@@StrangerToEarth Just dark satirical humour no offence intended :P

[@caroltomlin8822]

I love the valuable info you have shared on the realities if "tiny house" living.

[@davidegaleotti94]

Yes, I'm judging you, and I came to the conclusion that you are a flippin' genius. Love the furniture/stairs/thing btw

[@belssage]

In my 50s, became minimalist, warmer climate and don't have guests. We meet at the river, restaurants, parks, coffee shops, library. Wished I had done this decades ago. I would never do compost. I hope you're enjoying it overall. Never too late to change.

[@gregoryeverson741]

im trying to get my mom to throw shit out, she is mid 60s and keeps buying shit, also has to much garden, i do about 10hrs a week of mowing and other yard work

[@belssage]

Gregory Everson The older we get the harder it is to down size. One year ago I moved my parents, who are in their 80s back to Texas. One -10 foot truck. They weren't happy but now they're so grateful They did it. 😀

[@introvertedwifi4818]

I'm really exited about eventually moving into a tiny house when I'm older. I never like to clean/decorate larger rooms, and I like the minimalist look of these house

[@loyevangelists]

The only problem is you dont always know what may happen to your body when you get older. Me i got arthritis in both of my knees. I cannot do stairs without a railing. I could not be crawling around in a loft. There are tiny homes with a bedroom on the main floor that you can stand up in.

[@MelWarrior]

Strong work! This is honestly and objectively done, I can tell you are making the best of your situation and are giving honest experience feedback! Thank you for taking the time for this!

[@morris.d5233]

Hi Melissa how are you?

[@chonkman4304]

Who would have thought that living in 165 square foot room would have negative aspects to it

[@porkypig26]

the problem. is that it's to small

[@Horsecrazy1004]

Hahahaaa..

[@audreyn1996]

porkypig26 too*

[@MissTrixie29]

Larger homes also have downsides as well, some are the exact opposite of what she said: more space to clean, holding onto a bride's maid dress that you will NEVER wear again, spending too much on frivolous items without a second thought. I swear I need to tell people how to use my toilet when they come over, please, don't leave the seat up, wipe the seat off (gross, I don't pee on your seat), turn the fan on (mostly from little boys but still, require instructions). My point is, nothing is without it's down side, I need to help my 6 year old make his bunk bed, and can't stand it. In a tiny house I would never make a loft bed daily, I can't stand making those bunk beds, it gives me chest pains just thinking about it!

[@redmoon9650]

Vicky B yes. the point is, the tiny houses have *more* downsides.

[@BirdSniffer343]

I'm genuinely curious about the instructions on how to use your toilet 😂

[@blacknsilverluver7289]

#metoo

[@soniacontreras2337]

Lmao me too

[@channelbizt]

Yeh, there should be a downloadable PDF :)

[@TumpskyandMrsSmall]

Ha hah hah hah!

[@mariahhinton7464]

Me too. I think I'm actually going to Google it. LOL

[@lengthmuldoon]

Be interesting to see how the annual costs stack up compared to "normal" living with fuel costs for towing and camp site costs.

[@TimeLapse54321]

Aside from limited personal space when guests are over and the parking and insurance challenges, these are all minor inconveniences I could live with. Thanks for highlighting them!

[@DrSass-gd1bl]

Thank you for being honest about the cons to living in a tiny house.

[@2degucitas]

Ok. I watched this. Now I will be bombarded by tiny house video suggestions on my front page. Sigh.

[@MsBettyRubble]

2degucitas Delete this video from your history then.

[@2degucitas]

MsBettyR. Thank you. Didn't know that could work. Thanks.

[@xdaniellax3984]

dislike 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@nataliegarcia4837]

2degucitas lolololol

[@lindhe]

Hahaha, I was just struck by the same realization.

[@MrsSlocombesPuddyCat]

....An excellent informative video, especially about the parking and insurance. Many people get swept up in the romance or excitement of it all, not considering the mundane but important practical realities.

[@robertgoss4842]

After I retired, and all the kids were gone, we considered a tiny house. But I went against it because I like my yard, my vegetable garden, my deck and pool, my neighborhood, and I've lived in an ordinary brick-and-mortar house for 95% of my life. Your program reassures me that maybe I didn't miss the boat when I opted out of tiny. Many thank for your clear-headed reporting!

[@darcy5761]

Yeah those tiny house shows really make it look great. They never show the downsides or how people really feel after being cooped up with mom dad,and two kids in 160 Sq feet.

[@rcklarue]

Only someone who actually lives in a tiny home would truly understand this video. I live in a 10x20 tiny home( not on wheels) that me and my father built when I was 16 and I still currently live in while attending college. It's perfect for me and I love it most of the time. It's only when my girlfriend or friends come to stay for several days that I realize just how small it really is though and the thought of living here with a wife and kid is completely out of the question. Yes, it has everything you need to live, but it also has a lack of privacy that people take for granted and just don't understand is a built in feature of living in a "normal" home. Couples get annoyed with each other and need space, even if it's just having another room to go to. Maybe if you live in a year-round warm climate and can just go outside for awhile it would be fine, but here in NY where you get 6 months of winter and it can be miserable that really isn't an option. There is a reason most people don't live in a travel trailer, even though they've been around for decades. A tiny home is essentially the same thing just built with better materials. I know people are going to point to couple X,Y or Z and tell me how well it's working out for them because they make a KZbin video of tiny snapshot of their life and glamorize it. The reality is completely different for most people. Living here and being single is amazing and I find no downside to my tiny home. When you add more than 1 person is when it becomes unthinkable for me unless it's out of absolute necessity. I think it's great as a temporary solution or a place that perhaps allows a couple to get financially more secure, but long term it's a big no thanks you.

[@jmcast3195]

This is all true.