Passionate builder lives in Impressive Bright & SPACIOUS Tiny House!

Meet Mike, a passionate tiny home builder living in a light & airy 10-ft wide tiny house full of comfortable, practical features. He first began building massive homes before fully embracing small footprint living & tiny house building. Now he lives at the Acony Bell Tiny Home Village, where he helps his neighbors with repairs & skirting their THOWs. He's also building his teen son one. 👉WATCH a tour of his neighbor's gooseneck tiny house: • Their ADORABLE 128 sqf... 🏡
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CREDITS:
❇️ produced, directed & shot by Tiny House Expedition's Christian & Alexis
❇️ edited by Aaron Wong, www.aaroncwong.com
❇️ extra footage from the owner, / mike.washek.7
Video Chapters:
0:00 - intro, falling in love w/tiny lifestyle
1:33 - his tiny house parking spot
2:47 - 30 ft x 10 foot wide tiny house tour
6:58 - how he became a builder
8:26 - tiny house walkthrough
13:02 - approach to building tiny homes
13:44 - plans to sell & for sale price
14:20 - tour cont'd
17:12 - repairing his neighbors' homes
18:24 - about tiny house certification
19:17 - advice for buyers
19:35 - plan for dream home & new shop
20:35 - hello from Tiny House Expedition
#tinyhouse #tinyhousebuild #simplelifestyle

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Mike is a passionate tiny home builder who used to build & live in massive homes. But now he's head over heels for the tiny lifestyle. He pours hours into studying building. His experience living in his light & airy 10-ft wide by 30-ft long THOW has made him a better builder. It's lovely, comfy & full of practical features. He shares a tour & advice for potential buyers. 🏡If you want to contact him, see the details above. 👉 *WATCH another builder share THOW build insights & a tour of their stunning park model tiny home:* kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJbFhmqAq8ZnjKs

[@afua91501]

Can I get his information?

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

@@afua91501 absolutely! It’s in the video description above 😊

[@reneesterling-boscoe2064]

Interested

[@eddiewalker7252]

120k+ $600 a mo. Includes really close neighbors no trees. #SalesPitch

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

@@eddiewalker7252 on the ground ther, the lots feel quite large and with lots of room from neighbors, especially as compared to the typical RV or mobile home park. Also the landscaping is beautiful. $600 includes water, sewer, trash/recycling & lots of other amenities. So it a huge savings compared to any rentals in this area. That price range is nonexistent in most of the US for rental housing. And have you seen most new neighborhoods? The houses are on top of each other. But to each their own 😁

[@wandamackenzie144]

We need a thousand "Mikes" around the country! I love his passion, creativity, wisdom and dedication to professionalism and quality. I would go to him in a heartbeat! Thank you Alexis and Christian ❣

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

So happy to share about Mike-a thoughtful builder & kind overall wonderful guy!

[@baddriver3580]

Go check Randy Jones at Incredible Tiny Homes, you will get as good as there is in quality and a LOT cheaper!

[@wandamackenzie144]

@@baddriver3580 I appreciate that BD 👍

[@vickyabramowitz2885]

@@baddriver3580 Are you an owner of an Incredible Tiny Home? The reason I ask is because most of the glowing reviews I've seen on ITH are from people who watch Randy's videos but don't own one of his tiny homes. Some of the actual homeowners reviews I've read are downright frightening. So unless you actually own and are currently living inside one of his tiny homes, you shouldn't be raving about the low prices and recommending them to other people. And even if you meet both of the requirements, I think it's in bad taste to be broadcasting your information on a tiny house channel that is devoting this particular episode to a gentleman named Mike who earns his living in the tiny home industry. It makes you look like you're trying to poach customers from Mike and send them to ITH. Maybe Alexis and Christian will make a video about someone who owns and lives in a ITH some day. That's up to them as to what kind of content they want to show on their channel.

[@sioux6365]

❤️ Absolutely agree with you.

[@andreareeder888]

It's lovely that he built his son his own home. His son will have his own homey space as he transitions to adulthood

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

One lucky young man ❤️

[@henry1050]

And the money that he will save can set him up for life! That and the fact that he can move it anywhere he wants to go!? 🤯

[@jeffreyzain]

5:09 - I love the fact that Mike removes his shoes before entering his tiny home 🔥

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Right?!

[@chrissergeant7798]

Mike is a true American Hero.

[@annesmith5192]

His idea to make the corner cabinet accessible from the bathroom, instead of the kitchen is really smart.

[@kayBee555]

I absolutely love Mikes home !! Perfectly organized ! My favorite so far !

[@connercarey]

I teared up when he said he was building a home for his son. What a beautiful gift for someone entering adulthood, especially in the world right now. His own tortoise shell ❤️ 🐢

[@teresaray6033]

I did not expect to see such a "pretty" interior and was amazed it's beautiful.

[@ROjitax3]

This is all amazing. What I love more is that he thought about his son and is building him his own tiny home. That's gonna be awesome and very good for him financially speaking as an adult.

[@victorspencer5874]

What a great asset for their community. I could watch this one a 100 times. Love his voice, and great hair! I loved the openness, shapes, and layout in this tiny house. I'd opt for different colors but agree with all his design perspectives and thoughtful design and construction details. Cat is adorable.

[@asthecroweflies]

I love your remarks, I agree. I will be watching this again and again to absorb the knowledge about building! As a cat person, I love his design for the cat nook for food and water and the outdoor access. I think it would be safe enough to let a cat out in a community like Acony Bell, but I would worry anyway. Speaking of cats, I have never seen the litter box storage site in a tiny home. Perhaps Mike's kitty goes outside, but many cats must have an indoor place. Has anyone seen that addressed? I would love to hear about your ideas or experience about that critical feature, or if in a video, please let me know which one😉😂! Thanks everyone!

[@NJStevenson0820]

I enjoyed your narration and the tour.

[@RosemaryStanley2070]

Love this, we need many Mikes in the Pacific Northwest but we also need parks or communities that allow these lovely dwellings! Good job!

[@ATLPtrk]

At this point I feel I could move into Acony Bell and already know all the neighbors🤣. Y’all have done such a great job documenting everyone’s tiny journey. I hope to live in a tiny home one day. Loving the videos!!

[@Jkitty7599]

Doing it right the first time means you don't have to do it twice. Mike nice job on your building. 👍🙌

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

So true! ❤️

[@vickyabramowitz2885]

10:52. I am impressed by your ability to open the rollout drawers with your toes.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Skills 😄

[@_Renee2]

If you ever built forts outside as a kid and enjoy using natural resources the tiny homes will speak to your soul. I can not wait to buy land and build tiny homes 🙏🏾

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

So true! Best wishes with your planning ❤️

[@midheaven_mimi]

Would love to do the same myself!! Where are you looking/thinking?

[@cynthiacarr2093]

Beautiful ❤❤ Awesome your son owning his own home at 17 Fantastic Congratulations!😁❤❤👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💯

[@luns486]

I hope his son knows how lucky he is.

[@Discerning_Viewer]

YES! knobs on the kick space drawers (say hey for toes-as-fingers)

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

🤘😁

[@glamperjan]

I totally agree with you, Mike. We all need a smaller footprint on this planet. You have a beautiful home. I am downsizing from a park model. And I'm really ready to move to North Carolina.

[@mariezurie7828]

Excellent. Love the bathroom-and your cat's startled, almost puzzled look. ["Hey Mike-why are these people here?"] I'm sure you placed the stove facing any living room guests. I still think I would've flipped the placement with the opposite cabinet. I would have spaced the open shelving a bit more symmetrical around the sink. Great use of windows and blinds. Excellent job on making ventilation work with less electric use! I can't wait to see your build when you bring the bedroom to the 1st floor. I'm sure your passion for excellence will serve you well. Ps: Your son isn't lucky-he's blessed to have you as his dad. Probably a reflection on how your dad raised you. Thank you

[@bonriver9420]

What a beautiful home. Everything is so well thought out. Love the desk with the window pass through to the deck. You have done a wonderful job on this home. The porch is beautiful. Your son is so fortunate to have you build him his own tiny house. Love your kitty.

[@sandralnwebster3204]

Wishing you a wonderful last tiny home! Your point of view about building better is refreshing! The tiny lifestyle is so freeing- it gives you breathing space! Cheers,Sandy &Andy from Canada!❤

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

So true!

[@robincrawley9794]

Ultimate Favorite! Beautiful! God Bless!🌅 🌲🌲🏠🌲🌲

[@tarjakangas6681]

Very beautiful and practical,AWESOME,😊

[@ritajeanferreira1032]

I love this home and Acony Bell tiny home community is lovely ❤😊 North Carolina is strong pull for me ❤😊

[@vlk40]

What a great guy, seems super talented!!! Also he has great hair 👍🏻☺️

[@MauiKeiki22]

Mike seems to take each buid personal and with deep pride. A beautiful home and bath. My only touch I would do is make a catwalk instead of the little shelf. The storage is great.

[@cher197]

Love your attention to detail Mike. Also really appreciate your skill, experience, integrity & ethics. You remind me of my (now deceased) dad - he thought things through in the same kind of way you do. Great build & video too. Congratulations and I look forward to seeing your next one.

[@HagarSunana-bb9ii]

Wow. Such a beautiful tiny home. Hagar from Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 PNG

[@sonrog8877]

Full of wonderful important information not found elsewhere. Nothing like experience.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Appreciate the kind feedback! Mike has a wealth of building knowledge 😊

[@candyjamaican]

Mike REALLY REALLY loves to hear himself

[@luzpaz6792]

It's great what are doing I pray one day God will make a way to live in a peaceful place to live in a tiny home sweet home I love the way you put everything together and order .I will like to see more of your tiny house design .😊

[@mariaveronicavicente4408]

Mr. Mike I sooo love your concept, your masterpiece! From the construction, the materials, the design, space saving tips, folding area for clothes, water system, to the emergency exit from your bedroom, just WOW! It showed functionality, practicality and safety. You even mentioned certificates from inspections. The house your building creates comfort and peace of mind. I hope to learn more from you.

[@asthecroweflies]

Thanks for having Mike on. I love what he brought up about some building pluses and errors. Most just show their tiny homes (which I enjoy the looks, and ideas, clever storage and experiences) but Mike elevated this tour to educate as well. I would go to him for my tiny home!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Appreciate the kind feedback, and we were delighted to share! Check out our new video, going live in 1 hr, about the tiny house building process (plus a tour), from builders TruForm Tiny 😊

[@angeladawn805]

I've watched a few Tiny Home Builders.... aaannnd I guess building regulations differ from country to country. Mike has integrity, knowledge, experience and mana. Whoever buys his current property is a lucky person :)

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

We totally agree 😊

[@puppycat58]

Hi..Your home is absolutely gorgeous.....you have great taste ...your bathroom is amazing with the folding table and shelves. ....your deck is is awesome....your cat 🐈 is beautiful

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Mike really did a wonderful job with the design, and love the thoughtful touches for his kitty! 😻

[@rosalyrivas5035]

Beautiful ❤️ house

[@valerierios7528]

Mike is one of a kind! So thoughtful & genuine❤️ mike if you see this, sending you lots of love & positivity. You’re such a wonderful person!

[@dawnsullivan6233]

Very informative. Thank you for sharing. I think the biggest thing about yours is I like the deck that’s covered.

[@rc6888]

His son is lucky, hope he’s a responsible young man which I’m sure he is… and learn all he can from his dad, it could be his business one day!

[@pbear49]

Nice guy with a Great wealth of info. I think I need to move to NC. those prices are great! Please keep us posted as to Mike's finished home. I really want to see the new house with the 1st floor Bedroom

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

We can’t wait to see what he does next, and certainly hope to film it! 😁

[@malikaeastonAllahfirstanfamily]

We'll thought 🤔 out very creative, I no you son excited. Love your kitchen beautiful and open 🏡

[@barbararedmon]

Mike, this is an amazing build. I love everything about this, but the idea of a ground floor master. You are brilliant.

[@distaff2935]

One of the best designed homes I've ever seen.

[@vickydittfield9822]

Admire your integrity ❤.love all the light ,also

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

💕

[@travelconcarol7722]

the guys is a genius!!!!! He understand exactly the life!!

[@rosameijering5161]

I love this one the most

[@aminahcunningham1245]

I want this exact set up! This is my dream home omg.

[@mikewashek9402]

I can sell you this one or build a new one for you. 🔨

[@reneesterling-boscoe2064]

And I'm looking for Fall 2023!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Perfect!!

[@tinahaynes1939]

I just love how your lil home is I just love it

[@janetfeathers4128]

Can't wait to see ur forever tiny home when u build it.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Us too!

[@luv2travel2000]

The spacious indoor/outdoor feel of his tiny home is fantastic! There are so many ideas he has that are great. Would have liked to have seen his son's room also. (It just needed a few boxes to put all the extras into and hide to show it off, right?! Lol)

[@stephanniecaleb9293]

I love these tiny homes,I wish I could do it myself for me and my daughter.

[@keeper6101]

Love the drawers in the stairs at timestamp 12:22. Great idea to keep water lines inside the house. TS 15:54

[@SABOREAME68]

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mike good job on your Tiny home, I like the design. However, like yourself I like the idea of having a bedroom in the main floor, plus a loft if company arrives. Happy Holidays

[@sueweatherby3729]

I watched this a year ago when it was posted then. Now, watching it a year and dozens of tiny home videos later, I appreciate it even more. Little tidbits such as condensation under a metal roof, @ 18:10, are invaluable pieces of information for ANY sized building! Thanks Mike for putting this out there! (Do you deliver to Canada?) ;)

[@janonthemtn]

You have some talented toes too...Mike, love the design details.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

😉😁

[@yolakin8210]

Love your cat💫🐾

[@carm954]

I really like the size of the bathroom, which is nothing extremely important to me, but the fact is, when more than one person shares a home, it really does make for a more comfortable life! Look forward to seeing the bedroom on the first floor. Could not agree more with doing it right the first time, and I love the idea of the electrical in the wall so you can come and go as you please without having to worry in case you’re dealing with traveling or you’re using your tiny house as an Airbnb. Just one less thing to worry about. All the best in your new business! I can’t imagine you having any difficulty getting business, and it sounds nice that you’ll be able to work on custom building… I have lived in one of the most dysfunctional homes. Thanks to the last owner of my standard home… Would actually make a great comedy series. All the things that have “happened“. Right now, I’m looking at the fan that fell out of the wall, the three bears in the bathroom that broke because the hinges were too small and too heavy, so literally fell off of the cabinet… Not to mention the plumbing… I think I have a cold water that is working at the moment… Yep… Doing it right the first time means everything to me! So thank you for thinking of it so that others can enjoy their homes! Truly, all of the best!

[@fredruiz7775]

Quality build in tiny lifestyle is what we need.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

💯

[@emmybennett3670]

Geez, I’m such a cat lady. Who else was wondering where the litter box was? 😂😂😂

[@shorecheseandrewls40]

You are one very creative Young Man and I like everything about your tiny home 🏡 you know how to decorate as well God bless your success 🙏💖💖💖🙏 if I could live this good I would 🙏💖💖 thank you for sharing this 🙏🙏💖🙏

[@kashanawhidby1159]

A beautiful & spacious tiny home with lots of storage! Mike did a great job on his home!

[@mikewashek9402]

Thank you for the kind word.

[@lynnpep6962]

Love your home. Best wishes

[@Ann-cx3dd]

Beautiful home! Seems like a great guy, too ....love his deck!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

His deck is amazing! And is house pretty rad too 😁

[@urvashipaul1756]

Incredible America!

[@anneard1674]

LOVE IT! That 2 extra ft of width makes such a difference!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

💯 absolutely!

[@janetharned4343]

I totally Love your place better than any place. Wish I lived there!!

[@cynthiacarr2093]

Great price!😁👏🏾❤💯

[@carolynek1875]

Well done my and the extras that you put in for safety are great!! The plumbing being the number 1

[@teresapadrick7]

Awesome house and builder

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

💯😊🍻

[@barbarajoyhuhtala3495]

Okay - I have seen a gazillion tiny house videos, but that drawer under the dining/work top (whatever) in front of the pass-through window is an amazing slim storage space. However, your pantry storage areas (i.e. bottom cupboard and stairs) leave stuff at the back inaccessible. (Bottom cupboard - slide out shelves; Stair storage - front-pull out drawers or a re-design) I agree with you about the Lazy Susan and your use of the space if perfect, now that I have seen the bathroom, which is perfect: clean the body, clean the clothes, and store the clean clothes, all in the same space. I think all closets should be in or near the bathroom. (Logical) I am quite sure you will build your perfect tiny home!

[@mikewashek9402]

Thank you for all your kind words and the next tiny homes stairs to the loft has a new and improved design. 🔨

[@GabrieleDeHart]

Fantastic build and advise - thank you for sharing!

[@lifeofchad3048]

This guy’s hair alone proves he’s legit😎🤘🏼

[@williamveasey6801]

I must say that you have a great understanding of tiny homes. I've seen many on KZbin and you're right up there with the best. Well done keep doing your thing.

[@justthefactsmam9]

You have to live in one of these homes to build it better. Kudos to you, Mike, for doing just that.

[@arlenedrake9305]

You’re so smart we need a lot of you

[@katie.r.vannuys]

Love this!! Mike, you seem fantastic! Love your patio.

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

His patio is indoor/outdoor living goals 💞

[@TeresaEidt]

I love all the great details of Mike's house, shellacked bathroom counter, custom kitchen shelving, huge pass though window, add'l out building, spacious deck...I'll definitely be reaching out to Mike when I'm ready to have my tiny built!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

Right on! ☺️

[@staubmajiba9707]

Hi from Switzerland beautiful tiny house 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@ruthnash8486]

This seems like an awesome community and that's everything

[@miriamreiser9145]

Muy interesante casa pequeña me gusto mucho usa

[@lisamoore9888]

AWESOME Dad

[@RondaDM]

Love 💗💗💗

[@BreeOlson9]

This was my favorite one yet. Absolutely go full size on everything- I’d have done a full size washer dryer too but at least he has a stackable

[@ritatyas2615]

I love this house😊

[@talibstalibs4098]

superb work..i like too much

[@sonyasibongga4487]

Wow, it’s really nice and spacious! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@susane4078]

Loved his detailed description of Acony Bell. I’d like to live there one day, though they look pretty full.

[@carenharvey-williams3312]

True it is a well designed home

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

💯😊

[@carolemmwilliams-UK]

Wow! Mike you are absolutely awesome. I loved your tiny house👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@denisegriffin3948]

Glad to see a builder living in a total electric home.

[@Introvertedbaddieee]

Love it!

[@TerriWeaver-gq8lr]

Great information and beautiful home

[@mariamaier8537]

Very Nice!!

[@Sunflowrjones]

I love his dish idea for the kitchen. Uber smart for people who opt out of a dishwasher straight to the drying rack and you don’t have to put them away because it doubles as their home 😍

[@cynthiacarr2093]

Love it!😁👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤💯 tyfs!

[@TinyHouseExpedition]

🥰💕

[@the_derpler]

I like the idea of this. I wonder if there are any tiny house co-op communities where each individual on the property has more rights and a say how the community operates. The idea of just planting my home on someones private lot that I pay rent to could be problematic, additionally a co-op board would allow you to make organized decisions about the neighborhood, such as possibly stopping it from becoming basically a place to park AirBnBs.