Living in an old Mobile Home makes it work!

[@virginiabrister8642]

Don't fret over the glare on the cabinets. It doesn't bother me or hurt anything. I was so nervous when you put the hose in the pots!!! Honey I would've had an overflow for sure!!!!! I'd have to stay right beside it. I get distracted too easy lol. I live in Kansas. In the winter we have to cut off the water to the hose so they don't freeze. Wondering what you do in the winter. Thanks for taking the camera along! XO

[@HomesteadTessie]

Winter is a whole other story I will surely show you then !!

[@JT-2012]

😄😄😄 I was worried about the water too!

[@moonwolfdancer1103]

I live in Kansas too and two winters ago my husband left the water on to the hose, we had a pistol nozzle that shuts off when you release it and he forgot to shut it off at the faucet which comes out of the side of our house. Well it busted the pipe in the basement. Luckily I heard the water and got it shut off. Now he makes sure the water is off and the hoses are removed.

[@Fite52]

I love your cozy simple mobile home. I grew up living simple, using kerosene lamps, wood heat for heating and cooking. No running water, no fancy furniture, no luxuries. Raising our own food. Chickens, cows, pigs, goats, and growing a huge vegetable garden, canning and preserving everything. Life was simple, no struggling to keep up with or out do others. We were happy, we loved God, each other and we helped others. Life isn’t about what you have or don’t have. It’s about trusting God and having faith that He will get you through the rough times, using what you have wisely, being kind, loving and helping others.

[@catherineseiler7407]

Tessie You mobile home has no indoor water?

[@iallen7572]

This is what we need to do and see. Facebook and KZbin make normal people feel they’re the only ones with problems and that live in stressful situations. Social media has become depressing to most for the reason that people show falsehoods. Well done Tessie. I watch because I like honest posts, about things that are real,matter and inspire. I wish other KZbin people would take a leaf out of your book.❤️

[@HomesteadTessie]

A Lot of people afraid to show their real life in doing so you open up the world to people who can be very cruel and mean by opening up my life in this way Some will say I'm trying to look for for pity when all reality is I'm just trying to share my life to encourage other people Who have a hard life in certain areas some people would say that I have it very easy other people would say I have it very hard.I do wish people would not show so much the rehearsed Life and show real living But I also understand why they don't as well

[@iallen7572]

@@HomesteadTessie It takes a strong person to go against the majority, in my opinion the majority are promoting “the emperor’s new clothes”. Shallow,vain and destructive. You’re just being you-real,flawed, loving God(also not politically correct right now)and doing your best...just like me and everybody else,whether they’re willing to admit it or not! Ignore the horrible people...their comments are a reflection of them ,not you.❤️

[@voodookitchenmama]

I used to always be in awe of people's kitchens while they canned, or right after. Everything looked so PERFECT! My kitchen is small, not much counter space, and it looks as if a bomb went off, after I finish canning. Then someone told me they "stage" the kitchen so it always looks amazing. Sorry, but I live a real life, not staged, and it's messy and cluttered.

[@donnaleeclubb119]

I agree. MOST people, money or no money, small or large house, live in similar ways. I am kind of shocked she made a big deal of this. Sure, the hot water situation may not be what many people deal with, but it is not as uncommon as she would have you believe. Hot water heaters are expensive. People deal with other items breaking that are just as important. My sister and her husband (family made over $200,000 a year) had a washer that made so much noise and "walked" as it washed and they kept it until it "threw a rod". We laughed so hard. She hung clothes to dry because the dryer didn't dry properly. So what? She lives in a gated neighborhood. Her next door neighbor has mold all on the outside of his big beautiful home. Their expensive HOA is sending him letters. Is Tessie in thy he REAL world because she is NOT so uncommon. LOL

[@sandrawelsh6625]

You are doing well. Many of us struggle too. You should not be embarrassed. Those that care about you don't mind and those who don't care about you or judge you don't matter. I think you are a strong person and one of the hardest workers I have ever seen on KZbin. Thumbs up, Tessie. Your home is a HOME. That is the most important thing.

[@iallen7572]

Brilliant comment. I totally agree.

[@donnaleeclubb119]

I think she really is making too much of her living situation. She actually is pretty blessed.

[@teresaoloughlin2532]

Tessie your home is your castle You have a roof over your head a bed to sleep in food to eat And I bet you not laying awake at night worrying how Yu can pay your monthly mortgage/rent ect Please don't excuse your home it is homely clean and comfortable And you made me realise what is really important in life so thank you God bless you and your family

[@patriciaann5187]

Tessie, this is your home, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks, as long as you are happy there. I see parts of you all over it. Enjoy your warm and cozy home!

[@merryanneadair4451]

I think you house looks fine! It's so warm & homey! I live in a farm house that's over 100 years old & needs MUCH work. My landlord cannot afford to fix it & I can't afford rent, he's happy to have someone here & I fix as I can. I've lived here without water, without electric & without heat at times. It's not been easy but I love it here, it's HOME! And it makes me appreciate much more the things I DO have. God is SO GOOD! BLESSINGS EVERYONE!!

[@croswellianprincess3590]

Oh my I lived in something quite similar. We finally had to move because of the power surges. Blew out appliances, tv and anything plugged in is why we moved. Within two weeks the place burned down to the ground. Neighbors told me the house went on fire so fast they didn’t even know it burned down.

[@merryanneadair4451]

@@croswellianprincess3590 proof that God was caring for you!!!

[@donnaleeclubb119]

You sound like my home! I have not had to live without electricity and water BUT my kitchen is SMALL. Tessie's kitchen is a HUGE one compared to mine. I have to find creative ways to stack things here and there to cook or bake AND I cannot have more than one person at a time in it. It cracks me up when I hear people on these HGTV shows say they cannot buy the house or they will gut the kitchen because it's "too small". LOL. So what? LOL. I lay my head down at night and sleep without worry. Country people have ALWAYS lived the way Tessie lives.

[@merryanneadair4451]

@@donnaleeclubb119 Yep! And we thank God daily for all we DO have because we know it a Blessing!! 😌

[@donnayonce1408]

I would rather watch you doing real life things than these people that want this "farmhouse" look but never cook or have struggled a day. You keep on keeping on. You are being a witness to so many by being real.

[@kesmarn]

Tessie, your honesty is so comforting and refreshing. I don't mean to be dismissive of the problems you have to work with every day, but the one great thing about your situation is that (unless I'm really mistaken) you cannot possibly be evicted from your home. That is such a blessing. So many people live in more luxurious surroundings, but run the risk of going into foreclosure if they can't make the mortgage payment or being tossed out if they can't pay the rent. You know that what you have -- however simple -- is all yours.

[@margietucker1719]

That's so true....my neighbors bought a beautiful new home...with a variable interest rate loan. This was right before the big housing crisis of 2008--when the bottom dropped out. Their variable rate loan caused their house payment to TRIPLE...which they could not afford. It went into foreclosure, and they had to leave it, after only a few months of having it. My home is humble and simple...but it was all paid off years ago. We never know what's coming down the pike with the economy, banks, etc, Best to get out of debt now--and get things paid off ASAP.

[@donnaleeclubb119]

It is NEVER safe. If you cannot pay your property taxes, see how fast you lose your home.

[@elizabethcooper7924]

I have lived without electricity or running water more than I care to discuss, but makes us stronger!

[@GreatGrannyFreeBird]

You're incredible. God bless.

[@rosettamccoy6123]

I have to

[@Linnybear]

We get really creative on how to cope without those things, been without it also more then once.

[@katiekaboom5111]

Yes. Me too. Most have no idea. And cannot understand.

[@dianeb7420]

Tessie, as long as there is love on your home, that’s all that matters. You said you also volunteer and that’s a wonderful thing! Many blessings! 🙏💕

[@mustangsuzie7]

I don’t mind the glare on your clean and shiny cabinets. 😊

[@HomesteadTessie]

Oh thank you! heee heee heee

[@mommas2470]

💖💖💖💖💖 she is so right...the glare is only there because the cupboard doors are clean.

[@barbaradownie3265]

EXACTLY

[@marybethsmith6458]

Things will start to get cluttered in everyones home but staying on top of it when you notice it like you did is the trick to keeping a clean, neat home.

[@marthajameson1319]

We just came through hurricane Zeta, and we had no power for 5 days. We had running water only. The oil lamps came in very handy, and I cooked on our camp stove, or the grill. I had to boil water outside to take a splash “shower” with a basin in the tub. Everyone was running to peoples houses who had power to shower, but I preferred to stay home and make do with what we had. It takes much more time to live this way, but it is very peaceful! “

[@donnaleeclubb119]

Lived in southern Louisiana most of my life. I have lived through many hurricanes with no electricity or water and on peanut butter, jelly for a few weeks. The Red Cross would come a give jugs of fresh water. Been there and done that. LOL.

[@judya.shroads8245]

The glare on your cupboards, means that they are clean. Don't even have any yet. Your home is clean. Unless you tell ppl coming in that your floors need mopped, they wouldn't even know it. You worry too much. Love you just the way you are and your house is. I haven't had water in over 18 months, bc of broken pipes and plumbers are very expensive. I survive to the best of my ability. Take care

[@HomesteadTessie]

aww thank you Judy !

[@jayejohnson5257]

I had no heat one winter because oil heat was too expensive, my pipes broke and I had to buy water often to bathe and flush the toilet.❤️🙏🏾

[@MGS566]

I use a 10 or 12 foot garden hose and an adapter so that it fits my kitchen faucet. No more bringing the hose in from outside. God bless you Tessie.✝️💙

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

Michael Strunk I was thinking the same thing. Her husband could fit an adapter on the incoming water under the sink and feed a hose thru a hole just big enough to feed the hose thru the wall area under the sink.

[@zanesutherland406]

That’s a great idea!

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

Also want to suggest since she uses two 5 gallon buckets to catch the sink water that they put a male adapter each bucket around 2 inches from the bottom, then have a Y adapter to connect small hoses from both buckets, then a garden hose that also runs from inside under the sink to the outside. California has had some bad drought years and we made a grey water set up for our washing machine, using a Rubbermaid garbage can with a male hose adapter three from the bottom on one side, which we attached a garden hose to. We then allowed the water we collected in the garbage can to run thru the hose outside where we used the water for the garden. In the bottom of the garbage can we has once inch of sand and one inch of fine gravel which acted as a filtering system. Because we use environmentally safe Dr. Bronner's liquid soap for laundry it was safe for watering the garden. We also drilled a hole in the garbage can lid to put the washing machine drain hose thru, which we also had a sock attached to to collect any lint etc. Won me second place in a local newspaper contest on not wasting water during a drought. Most folks in my area have wells, but even if you have a well you do NOT want to waste water. Have also used the rinse water from washing clothes to refill the washer for the next load of wash. No sense in wasting good rinse water.

[@ThursdayASMR]

You’re absolutely right. More people than we realize live this way!

[@joannetaggart4136]

Tessie you have a lot in common with many people. I always believe you take stock of where you are and 'You Bloom Where You Ate Planted'. Wise words. You have and are figuratively and literally doing it. Kuddos to you. You're inspiring.💕💕💕

[@gayledaniel4630]

The whole time I was thinking how cute you have everything fixed up. You have such a beautiful eye for placing things just so.

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thank you so much

[@caroldeaton619]

Glare on your cabinets make them looks so shiny and clean and new. I don't think it bothers your videos at all. The roses are gorgeous. Love you Tessie take care God bless.❤❌

[@yogrammama8317]

I am a single women living in a mobile home and have many problems with it. It has been a hard time adjusting to all that has gone wrong and not having the funds to hire someone to help. Thank you for this vid as it was an "I''m not alone moment"for me.

[@cydleger7906]

You have a clean and loving home, Tessie. Living a real life without convenience says volumes about your character and determination...you make do but you make do wonderfully~

[@owen4248]

Who Loves Tessie Time:)

[@terryswald9043]

Hi Owen , I just love Tessie Time ! Thank you Tessie for all your hard work and time that you put in to your videos ! !

[@freedomexplorer360]

I do, Owen!!!! 😊

[@owen4248]

@@terryswald9043 Hi terri swald:)

[@owen4248]

@@freedomexplorer360 Good evening Regina Evans:)

[@GreatGrannyFreeBird]

she's getting quite the following! always a joy.

[@DisabledandPrepping]

When I left my last relationship I ended up in an apartment building that I can't afford the electricity in but it was the only place open when I needed to have a roof over my head. I knew going in to this agreement for the apartment that I wasn't going to be able to really afford a lot of electricity so I made changes to the way I live so I could still be able to forward enough electricity to use my power chair. So I use very very little electricity in fact when people come to my apartment manager and say that they can't afford the electricity bill I need ways to reduce the cost of it she refers them to me. what I like to be able to use more electricity yes could I technically be able to use more electricity yes because technically everything works here. However finances dictate that I have to be very very strict on my electricity which includes hot water. I don't use hot water again because the more electricity I use the higher the bill and I'd rather be able to use my power chair than have other amenities. So for lights I use solar power from the Dollar Tree, a solar battery pack for my phone which has a camping light on it which brightens my room up so I can read or write in the evening. And I have four oil lamps but only one is working right now. And I'm always working on ways to manage my bills to get them as low as possible seeing that I'm on a very low fixed income.

[@HomesteadTessie]

wow you are so Smart !!! I always learn so much from your comments

[@DisabledandPrepping]

@@HomesteadTessie thank you sis I appreciate that. And I've learned so much from you which is why some of this is possible.

[@GreatGrannyFreeBird]

I am truly amazed at your stamina. Wow.

[@tammyisenblatter9138]

Hello Disabled and prepping! I truly admire our resourcefullness on finding ways to live on less!!! God bless!

[@DisabledandPrepping]

@@GreatGrannyFreeBird thank you but I just do what I got to do to make it through.

[@debdeb4591]

You seem like a wonderful person. I value your honesty and candor. We need more of that. I love your videos. Please keep making them.

[@joycenagy3140]

Dear Bessie, Don't worry over your home. Living a real, authentic life with gratitude is far more important. What you may not see is that your experience is helping everyone who watches it. The tips and suggestions you show, are no doubt helping others to be more creative and thrifty. In a time such as now when such wisdom and a common sense attitude are greatly needed. Prayers of the Lords blessing on you.

[@cynthiabaldwin7376]

I can relate. We live in a double-wide. All the floors are soggy and need replaced. But we're old. Your home looks fine. Hot water heaters aren't cheap...we need one, too.

[@mommas2470]

I understand the comment about "overwhelming". I've lived off grid before, and I miss it so much. 💖💖💖🙏🙏🙏 Sending you much love and many prayer for your rough days.

[@shirleydrake1602]

Finally! Real life. I for one really enjoy watching you go about your day. Plus, if you don’t have to spend so much time editing, your stress level will go down and we will get to keep you around. I have watched almost all your videos. I am now sending them to my granddaughters. They all need to live a frugal life and they all need to learn the old ways of living. I appreciate you !

[@cynthiajones4803]

I think your home is sweet and charming. Do NOT judge yourself by others. I do hope that your channel grows so that you can make a living from it but always stay the sweet person you are💗

[@anitaperdue8494]

I can relate so much to many of the challenges you have. There are more broken things in our home than working. It’s always been a struggle, but I get up everyday and do what I have to do to get the job done. Regardless of how I have to do things, I still manage to keep things going. It’s nice to see someone on KZbin who understands the daily struggle but manages to maintain an appreciation for their blessings God bless you.

[@jenniferevans5192]

Hello Tessie from England. I have been following you for a while now and just love your channel. Your way of life and surroundings are very different to mine. I live in a three storey house in a very old market town in middle England. (dates back to 1200,’s) . I have a postage stamp sized courtyard garden which I adore . But I am both fascinated and charmed by your lovely home and beautiful surroundings. Home really is where the heart is and your home is brimming with love from your heart. You make me smile and I so enjoy watching your videos. A big thank you for taking the time to let us into your life. Sending love from Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire. X

[@monikamarsollek3493]

Hi, Tessie, right video on the right day😉... I grew up partly like this, so when I went on my first camping tour, everybody (including me😁) was astonished, how easy I could deal with everything in free nature. Same with gardening. It’s as if it’s in my genes... Of course I perfectly know that this way of life is more work and sometimes annoying, especially on cold or rainy days. You are a Braveheart, thank you for sharing. It’s so hard to start...and there’s pressure, because you know, you have to. During summertime I consider my garden as a second outdoor living room, but now the summer is over and if I look around I see, that my indoor living room needs help... I know, what you mean with the book mountains...📚, but I love them so much, and I’ve even prepared all my Christmas books: I’ll find a nice basket for them. And another for my Christmas knitting and crocheting. I’m so messy while working on projects, there’s always a half circle of needed things around me... Like you I love old magazines and it’s always looking so cozy, if they show how to do projects... that’s the difference between staged and real life I guess. Thank you for inviting me, ok, up with the sleeves💪, I can do it. And always remember to have a little pause : tomorrow is another day. Love, Monika❣️

[@guykenniker9498]

I used to have that energy until I hit my late 60s. I miss scrubbing my kitchen floor by hand

[@whitedovecherokee]

Nice job in the bedroom. I had to smile when you mentioned using a tree branch to hang your curtain. Years ago, I worked for a furniture manufacturer in their gallery department. One of the designers said she used tree branches to hang curtains in an upscale store's gallery. Great Job!!!!!

[@donnaleeclubb119]

I have known several people do that when they have lived near the woods.

[@nancyskaien7546]

Your house looks homey and lived in and yes at some point life happens. Don't beat yourself over it. Anyone who is your friend could care less and anyone who cares it's their problem.

[@cindystudenc98]

Tessie you are so organized and get so much work done in a day and it may be things you don’t feel like doing sometimes. You just make the best of every situation and I’m proud of you for that. Thank you for sharing your life with all of us. God bless you 🙏😇🦋❤️

[@terryswald9043]

Tessie , My home gets more messy than that ! ! Great job and your bedroom looks so nice with that hanging up there . God 🙏 Bless everyone

[@crazeekids9744]

“When you don’t clean all week, this is what your house looks like” Me with 5 kids, yeah, not even close.

[@terinaleblanc9196]

Tessie, thank you for allowing us into your home and seeing how you live. There is nothing wrong with anything that you are doing. All that matters is your happiness. Do not worry about what others think. Thank you for your videos. Looking forward to your next one.

[@jessicaknight788]

Tessie this makes me feel good, I have lots of little projects, embroidery, crafts, books and magazines and they are all half finished. So I try to put them all together in the same area. When I was young, we lived in a mobile home and my Dad got a used washing machine. He hooked up the drain to the septic tank but we had to run the hose in the window to fill it up for washing and rinsing. We were on a water well so there was no water pressure and it took a while. It sure was better than going to the washeteria. Now that I have a heavy duty washing machine my husband bought me, I sometimes, find myself saying out loud, “I love this washing machine”. It just makes us appreciate the simple things and necessities of life. Your home is inviting and so reminds me of the wonderful, secure, and happy home, I had when I was a kid. You are a gem Tessie!!! Much love

[@theacartwright2504]

Hi Tessie, I assign my self certain household chores per day so that the housework doesn't become overwhelming

[@LoriAvis]

Great video! I thought everyone might like to know that I grew up with no hot water. We heated huge pans on the wood cook stove when we needed it. One of my sisters after she married and moved out decided to not have running water in the house at all. They raised 3 kids that way. She kept a cleaner house than anyone with the exception of our momma. She said it was better on the environment by not wasting running water. Which I do waste a lot of water because it is just easy to turn on the faucet for any little thing. Now we have built a large rain catchment to supply our house. We will live off of it and have to watch our usage closely. Thank you for the great encouragement!

[@claudiamello2941]

I love seeing your real life! Thank you for your vulnerability on our behalf. You are rocking it!!♡

[@melodyrae5076]

Great video I think your house looks like a warm welcoming home. I hope you can get your water problem fixed. I like the real life makes the rest of us feel normal.

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thanks so much

[@shannonpulliam2770]

I feel like I'm not alone. Thank you!

[@billsweetland294]

You are a breath of fresh air. We grew up pretty poor too so I can remember many of the things you're dealing with. I remember helping my mom with the laundry outside on our washing machine, not having a clothes dryer until I was graduating from high school, living in a converted garage when I started kindergarten. I never take our home for granted because I remember what's it's like having nothing. My younger brother doesn't remember those things and has a much different view of things. Keep doing what you're doing and stay kind and humble.

[@HomesteadTessie]

Bill My Question to you Is this. Do you feel having to live that way Made you stronger Or Do you look back on it as a Time it was painful. If you had to do it all over again would you have lived that way again ?

[@jemmiestone5731]

You are so efficient Tessie. I bet that your house smells so good. I bet trying to do laundry and hang it to dry, can be tricky on a rainy day for sure. Love You Sweet Sister. God Bless Y'all. Hugggggggggs

[@lorrenagoodwin1333]

Thanks for sharing. I didn't think your house was that dirty

[@goldieroyston3548]

Sweetie you should not be embarrassed if it wasn’t for my brother I would not have a place to live I probably would be living in a tent somewhere God bless him for sharing his house with me I think your home is beautiful I would love to have it

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thank you for understanding !!

[@elizabethleedy4386]

OMG! Your brown and white crochet granny square Afghan on your couch is exactly what I crocheted for our first couch 41 years ago when we got married to go on our brown couch! Memories!

[@HomesteadTessie]

Oh Wow Elizabeth !! so special !

[@kimberlyclark4188]

Tessie you work so hard and are always so cheerful about things not working! In August I finally got a new hot water heater and wow it’s so much easier to have nice hot water on tap! I love that you share your life so willingly-it’s very motivating

[@bellen4329]

Very real video - many more people live the way you do than we would like to admit. There are only 2 things I would change based on my physical capabilities: 1 - I'd get a mop to wash the floors, maybe at the thrift store? You don't need a Swiffer, just a plain sponge mop and you can use old towels cut to size. 2 - I'd figure out a way to get DIY plumbing to get the sink water outside so you don't have to lug the buckets. Even just PVC pipe exited to the outside to drain into buckets. I worry that if you pull a muscle in your back, you'd not be able to carry the buckets. Looking forward to Part II

[@maryfox925]

I love to watch you take care of your home. It inspires me

[@karensarratea6599]

Tessie, I am so glad to have clicked on your channel. I look forward to your videos. Thank God for you.

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thank you so much!!

[@HomesteadTessie]

welcome

[@charlettenitzsche4160]

It's refreshing to see someone share who they really are. Wish that I could clean my kitchen as quickly as you do. LOL. Blessings to you.

[@rosejacobs4745]

I love this. I honestly absolutely cannot stand it when people on their youtube channels have these perfect blemish free houses. I don't believe it. I feel like they are hiding something. I would rather watch real people. I appreciate you.

[@hollywyvill5015]

No need to apologize or be embarrassed. Many people have lived or are living this way. Sometimes things happen in life that are unexpected or cannot be helped. Bad things happen to good people. You are doing great, and what you have to in order to thrive. Your house wasn’t messy, it’s lived in and that’s what makes a house a home and yours. Love your content! 💕

[@georgeearls3338]

Ok Tessie Where is the mess you told us about ? I must have missed it, lol.

[@HomesteadTessie]

heee hee thank you !!! I felt it was so messy at the time

[@christinenikiforovs9820]

I agree; just a few dishes and a little straightening up needed.

[@donnaleeclubb119]

Me too. LOL. What is such a mess? What is so wrong with the house? LOL

[@teresastaggs7923]

Lovely home! I like a home that looks lived in.

[@Jan-on1qb]

Amen😅

[@meloniemurillo2885]

The glare on your cabinets does interfere with your videos. It just shows how well kept and clean your home is. For that matter I need to get some of whatever you use for mine. I've tried alot of products and the shine doesn't last very long at all. Love you Tessie and keep the videos coming. It's a blessing to have something wholesome and informative to watch these days.

[@HomesteadTessie]

Oh thank you!

[@dewuknowofHyMn]

I appreciate your cleanliness sis, but, LOVE YOU MORE AND JUST THE WAY YOU ARE !!!!

[@lindakuhn9426]

Your home looks great. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@carriemindplsable]

No proper running water and yet it is clear you work hard to keep your home decently. I pray things get better soon. You deserve more.

[@pamelacourtney8998]

I love your rustic curtain rod. Think outside the box and use what's available. I like what I like and don't care if other's don't. So keep on Tessing cause you are awesome. God bless and blessings to all.

[@jeanphillips1030]

Thank you Tessie. Now I have to clean my kitchen.

[@betsywiles1288]

It's called doing the best you can with what you have. I applaud you for your strength and determination. You're doing great keeping your house clean.

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thank you so much!

[@TheOriginalMegera]

I feel you girl, mobile home life sucks! Our water pipes are constantly leaking and have busted 3 times where the water leaked down the street. We live in AZ it's super hot in summer here and our a/c runs non-stop, the roof needs to be replaced. We have several places in our floors that had to be replaced cause when walking we just feel through. Sending you blessings, love and light. May you be blessed with a new home!

[@bettyreynolds5106]

I don't have amenities except for half the house. Only half my house has electricity and I don't have heating or running water but the important thing is that I'm surviving. I enjoy your program so much. Thank you for all the information and being such a blessing.

[@nellarbean8941]

You are so relatable to so many of us. Real life isnt always easy but I was raised to make do...I love seeing someone else that isnt scared to show that making do isnt a bad thing..it is just life for many if us.

[@primordialmeow7249]

I have lived both up and down too as many viewers here. I admire you so much Terrie. I think we should be asking more often: "Why, in this country of plenty, are people living without hot water and basic healthcare? "

[@beccasbythebay]

Hi tessie, seems lots of us are feeling the need to tidy up. I've been working on the house all week too. Looks great. Love that your so honest & real with people like visiting a friend. Have a great week

[@winteam2283]

Thank you for this video, I needed a reminder to be thankful for what I do have. BTW the forever roses a very pretty :)

[@nancybrooks9246]

Your home is beautiful. You amaze me with such wisdom you have. Your cabinets glow from the reflection of your heart. You work so hard and always accomplish so much. I just love watching your videos 😍🙏

[@JT-2012]

Today, I noticed our house was getting a bit cluttered up with foods I dehydrated, dry goods I vacuum sealed, and Christmas projects. Need to get working and time to shampoo the carpeting again! 😵 Thanks for making me feel like I'm not doing it alone. Blessings 💗

[@cindyabernathy7395]

We love you Tessie . You have a very cozy home. I used to have your energy, but not anymore. God bless you and all you do. Cindy

[@juto4825]

A rose for a rose. 🌹 Thanks again for being real.

[@joyful_tanya]

Thank you Tessie for bringing us along on your day! It IS overwhelming when you have a lot to clean up. God bless you dear Tessie!

[@mrsj-zipadeedoodah]

YOU are SO AMAZING sweet Tessie!!!! I know this is an older video, but it popped up in my little you tube suggestions! Glad it was one of your videos! God bless you kind heart!!!

[@GeminiDaBeauty]

Your home looks so cozy! It didnt look messy at all. I i understand what you mean...when things in our home are out of place it seems messy to us but not to others.

[@wendymathews1030]

I think you are the hardest working person I’ve ever seen, and I’d rather live in a house like yours than have a big new house and the debt and expense that goes with it. I have a 1981 mobile home that I own free and clear, and there’s plenty of things that need fixed around here! But it’s just me here, by choice, and living on Social Security doesn’t leave much to make a lot of repairs & updates. Thankfully, I am blessed to have a couple wonderful friends and my family to help me if I need it. I wouldn’t trade my home for anything; I love it. Plus, I’ve got the Lord, and He ALWAYS provides everything I need. You are such a genuine, loving person, and it would be lovely to be your friend. We definitely need more people like you in the world Tessie! I so enjoy your channel! ♥️

[@ruthgoddard6539]

I was 18 before I had indoorcplumbing. Or running water. We had to haul wster from my uncles farm a mile away.really rough going to outhouse in winter. But you know what doesen'tckill you makescyou stronger. I survived andcin so many wsys I miss that house and that time. You are one tough cookie and girl you will be fine

[@HomesteadTessie]

Ruth Do you find it a memory that is painful or Looking Back Do you find it was something you Find a learning experience

[@ruthgoddard6539]

@@HomesteadTessie oh a learning experience. I truly think it helped me in so many ways.and I think it made me stronger.i know I can survive if things get bad.

[@JennsCorner777]

A lived in home is a happy home. Tessie honey don't fret. Thank you for sharing you inspire us all. One thing I have noticed about house work is when I just get up early and tackle almost everything it really only takes me about 1 or 1 1/2 days and that's with 3 kids cooped up in the house with me 24/7 because we have homeschooled since before Covid and now are stuck at home even more since the pandemic. Anyway sharing your life good and bad is why we subbed. Hugs.

[@LeanneFerree]

I'm feeling the same way. I milled a punkin yesterday, made pie and breads, and didn't sweep. Today with voting and dishes, i still didn't sweep. Ug. I love that you said red up. You don't hear that outside of PA much, never on KZbin,

[@LeanneFerree]

@Penny Milledge tidy up, in PA Dutch. Like to get ready

[@HomesteadTessie]

I am Pa Dutch it means to clean up quickly Not a deep clean but a way to just clean the surface

[@NancyTroutman]

Americans evidently don't realize that on-demand hot water is not necessary for a comfortable life. In fact, it wastes water. I watch as people let perfectly good water run down the drain because it is not hot. I cringe and want to rescue the water. I read where the average American uses 100 gallons a day of water per person. On average, we use 100 gallons a week for a family. Where I live, most of our water is desalinated water from the ocean and is expensive. We don't live uncomfortably - we just do things differently. What you are doing is not a sign of poverty, it is a sign that you are not wasteful.

[@taracat7141]

I agree! Here in Australia I collect that cold water before the hot water and use it for the garden, pot plants, flushing toilet, cooling hot sink water , soaking items ....many things need water that most people just automatically turn the tap on when they have just let it go down the drain earlier 💙💦

[@traceypainter9178]

Hello Tessie, You wore me out just watching you work. LOL I think your house is a neat, clean, and organized home. You should be proud of it, you have decorated it so pretty with everything you adore, the ole fashioned things are so lovely, every room has a piece of your heart in it, and it shows. very pretty. Many Blessings to you

[@mrs8792]

Tease. You and I are Sisters in Christ. I am living the same life you are. There was horrific financial loss put on me and I am starting with nothing at 55 years of age. I love that you are true to yourself and are fully aware of other people’s struggles. God bless you. I am very much living the life my Grandmother endured after the loss of her Husband. God, prayer and creativity will see us through. Blessings to you, Teresa

[@HomesteadTessie]

Your Words are so Precious to me and I thank you for being so Kind Loving and Positive, this world needs more people Like you!I am so honored to call you my Friend ! and Be Blessed, my friend!

[@owen4248]

Good Morning Tessie, Sisters, Brothers, and Friends:) Wish you all a wonderful blessed Wednesday filled with Gods joy and happiness:) Remember to pray for one another and for all around the world:) God Bless You! Love you all:) Keep smiling:)

[@Mahomesfan615]

We always took showers with the outside hose growing up with my grandma and i loved it!! Thought was awesome at the time!!

[@ginnyday9224]

Your video should be watched by everyone who has more than you so maybe before we complain about what we don’t have we can then learn to be really grateful for what we do . Thank you 🙏🏻

[@donnaking5885]

I am so great full, real life it’s really encouraging to me because I live life and along the way my home temporarily gets lost in life. Busy juggling things or “chasing my tail” a good way to explain it. Thank you for sharing Tessie. Donna from Adelaide, South Australia 🇦🇺

[@Lisa9380HW]

Tessie...I am a new subscriber and just want to tell you that I admire you. You have made your home beautiful and cozy...a place you should be proud of and a place that I would love to sit, have a cup of tea and get to know you better. I love your honesty and the way you have a talent of making something out of what others may say is nothing. Keep doing what you do and God Bless you and your family!!

[@MsFlame2000]

Tessie we lived off grid for a while and didn't have running water and had to do things the way you are doing them now. Don't apologize for the way your house is decorated. Have you ever heard of cottagecore? If not ,look it up. I think your house resembles that style. Thank you for sharing this video of your home.

[@raggedblossom508]

I'm in love with your polished timber bed and that gorgeous quilt!

[@jsma5503]

New to your channel, I find you refreshingly honest. Life can be hard, and you do the best you can

[@HomesteadTessie]

Welcome to My Channel. I am so honored to have you here!

[@shellakers10]

I LOVE you're little home! Btw... Im a little new to the channel so I was surprised you don't have running water. That being said, you have my complete respect for doing all that you do WIYH NO RUNNING WATER! Haha Seriously, I'm spoiled and have all the amenities but I still couldn't make my home look as "homey" as you've done. I LOVE that you're being honest and transparent. This is what sets you aside from other "preppers". I do remember when life wasn't so easy for me. You're showing me how I can make things work without charging up tge credit cards! I love it! But dang girl, you work so hard! Im a little ashamed for not appreciating my easy life.

[@sabrinawhite8599]

Thank you for letting me in on your real life that is similar to my own. I always feel like I live in a shelter more than a home. Thank God I have electricity & runnig water but the house has been falling apart for 8 yrs without me being able to do a thing about it. May God bless u.

[@tammyisenblatter9138]

Good evening Tessie!!! Thank you for taking us along with you today! You are an inspiration to all of us! Your determination on getting the job done irregardless of the obstacles you have to overcome is a testament to who you are and what you believe!!! God bless you Sister!!!💖

[@owen4248]

Good evening Tammy my friend:) Yes Tessie is a true inspiration a determination to get the job done:) How are you and Larry :)

[@tammyisenblatter9138]

@@owen4248 Hello there my friend! Larry and I are doing well. I've been watching a bit of the election results. I can only watch so long... :) How are you today?

[@owen4248]

@@tammyisenblatter9138 Good to hear Tammy I'm doing ok I'll see the results in the morning :) I'm almost ready for bed:)

[@tammyisenblatter9138]

@@owen4248 Same here, have a good night.

[@elainebinette6655]

I loved this!

[@southerngirl6398]

I don't mean to undermine your daily struggles, everyone has their own daily struggles, but I just want to tell you that your home is beautiful! It is very clean, even when you say it is "messy." The struggle with the water issues is real lol! I have used the water hose, using it right now to fill washer. The thing is, the simple life is often the best life. Sure, we have our daily struggles and things we wish were a bit easier but life is still best when lived simply. You are such a sweet soul that God put here to be a blessing to others! Love you Tessie! The world needs many more like you!

[@HomesteadTessie]

you Are so Kind Thank you !! Yes I agree ! Your words really spoke to me today !!!!!

[@karenjohnson2759]

Thank you, I now know where it can be doable, this is real and I am totally impressed.

[@cathyakins4585]

I think you have made your home very cozy and warm looking. I have lived both lives sometimes it’s hard living. Just keep working on your home you will get it fix up