Retired Couple's Super Custom Zero Waste Tiny House - Full Tour & Interview

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks for watching! You can follow and find out more about Buddy and Barb's adventures here: www.zerowastetinyhome.com/ www.boltacrosscanada.com/ facebook.com/malakwatinyhome/

[@jamesengland7461]

The comment section is extra grumpy on this one.

[@matthefter4552]

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[@shara-la8629]

I admire their knees and bladder. I am younger but my knees and bladder would not be happy about that low bedroom, especially during night visit to bathroom. It works for them - so, kudos.

[@gruffin63]

Beautiful tiny home. Unfortunately The bedroom would not work for me and the hubby. Claustrophobic and yeah knees too.

[@jeepsanddragons]

put the bed up a level and put storage where bed is . problem solved

[@kerry-ann.woodburn3440]

It wouldn't work for me either, I fell n broke my ankle, crack me foot bone and damaged my knee, so I am a total mess when it comes to my right foot, so I couldn't manage the lower bed area

[@DawnOldham]

Amen to that! No crawling into bed at 59! But I admire their purposeful living!

[@sst6358]

They can move their bed to the tv room , probably are thinking of that already lol 💛

[@nooodisaster]

"We're just trying. This is our latest example of trying." I love this mindset! Expecting perfection will only lead to disappointment, but giving up can only lead to no progress at all.

[@MsFrevrysPoetry]

I love mostly everything about the this tiny home except the bedroom😩. Apart from its absolute a beautiful built🥰

[@ravent3016]

I agree. I love to read in bed, and I wouldn't want to hang out in that area.

[@fifi.871]

Too claustrophobic for me. It needs to be at least 5 or 6 ft so you can sit up and breathe. Too dangerous if you choke at night or something

[@lauriemsdiva]

@@fifi.871 l totally agree with you. All l kept thinking was that they look like they are laying in a double coffin!😯 I couldn't do it. Not at all! I would like to go tiny, but l'd rather do a regular loft if l couldn't have a main floor sleeping area. Kudos to them!

[@Happy-fu7fb]

When I saw that bedroom I was like, 😲 “Awww hell naw!!!” Everything else was great.

[@ZeoCyberG]

@@fifi.871 You actually only need 3 feet to sit up, so add the mattress and just a little over 4 feet would be enough to sit up in bed... 5-6 would cover most people being able to stand and 7-8 would make it second floor...

[@cathylynnpietranton]

We really liked this tiny house except for the low bedroom. I have a bad back and could not crawl under there. Thanks Danielle for sharing their story.❤

[@sueweatherby3729]

I've watched enough tiny home videos that very few new to me videos have something I've not seen before. But this - this has a number of new features that I'd think about incorporating into a tiny home. Maybe not the reverse loft, unless it was for company, but I love the idea of wash basin water filling the toilet tank! And we'd be more likely to wash our hands more too! I'll be checking out their web page!

[@kit3662]

You guy's are far from average. You are making a huge impact for mother Earth. I'm sure she's very grateful.

[@poodlegirl55]

Crawling into that bed would make me feel like a dog. I am a very healthy, active 66 year old, but last year I had a health crisis and several surgeries ensued. I am back to normal now but if that were my house I would have had to live elsewhere for over a year and that's something all seniors should take into account when planning these retirement houses.

[@madamec.j7363]

So beautiful and thoughtful ...I couldn't do the reverse loft ...LOL... They are happy and that's the most important thing

[@lindaw2418]

I love everything about this. Now it needs to be affordable for most people of two. 😃

[@y0nd3r]

The tiny house movement started out where you could do it cheaply. If memory serves, in the range of $10 to $15k. Then capitalism took over and the low end is $50k, so I don't see the point.

[@larsstougaard7097]

Love the little composter in the kitchen 😊❤

[@Macsinvideo]

I danced on that dance floor! The commodore floor was known for the little bounce it gave you 😊interesting!

[@Schnitz13]

Glad to hear Kent Rathman of Sun Country Highway getting a plug here. His tireless work to install electric car charging stations across North America deserves massive credit!

[@debschmitz3402]

I LOVE this. Thanks for your incredible leadership by example, Buddy and Barb.

[@wigglydragon7447]

This build has a number of great ideas. With a few tweaks, I could see this layout work for me. Both 'basements ' make great storage space. And (for me) the upper living room would make an ideal bedroom and office, keeping the lower living room as the gathering space and guest bed. My kitchen would be a bit different to meet my cooking needs, but the footprint is large enough to accommodate those changes. Love the triple glazed windows. Not typically seen in the US, but makes perfect energy-efficient sense. Although dimensions weren't mentioned, this appears wider than 8.5ft. If they had to move it, hiring transport would be necessary. All that said, being in Canada, this must've cost more than the average THOW. I'm guessing easily $180k. Storing the inspiration in my back pocket and looking south of that border for my future parking. Thank you for bringing this story. Look forward to many more!

[@maryfolks9368]

You guys are amazing and I love that you want to help leave a better world for our children. We should all be like the 2 of you. Thank you for what you do for our earth 🌎 ❤

[@kimanh7364]

i was really impressed with the secret bedroom, i thought it would be stuffy but no. It has windows on the sides and that's amazing

[@cherylperkins7538]

GREAT, JUST GREAT. I commend you both. My grandson will have to clean up a mess when we leave this planet.

[@cheriemonami]

Lots of good ideas.

[@ОлесяДолуда]

Great eco-ideas, great home! Thank you for your way of life

[@lindamartin2045]

Beautiful video 👍. Love the proper stairs going to rooftop deck. Drawer fridge is wonderful. Should your knees start hurting you guys have other sleeping options. Very nice home. Buddy, you have a urinal!!! Thanks for sharing. Take care.

[@ILOLnumber1]

Wow. I love everything about this and them!! Can they please come over to Ontario and help communities build a zero or low-waste tiny house village here? 🙂

[@lzebell5082]

Love the stove bar! And the roof is perfect

[@ExploringAlternatives]

June 2023 Update: Buddy and Barb’s tiny house is for sale if anyone is interested! private-office.myrealpage.com/wps/recip/55263/listing.10275933-189-3499-luoma-road-malakwa-v0e-2j0.99427819

[@williamhoward3995]

Preserving the past and the future. Beautiful

[@boondocksdragon8959]

Barb's humility is a beautiful thing, but just throwing this out there as an interested observer: despite her words, it's easy to see that they are VERY SPECIAL people, far from average. They're clearly wonderful, insightful people. 🥰

[@ronhenry1186]

The rooftop deck is very clever as well as the reversed loft

[@NetZeroTech]

This is great! Thank you! Zero-waste traveling with an EV. Can’t get much more impressive. 😃 Perhaps with young children would be one more step. Love the floor plan. Looks like they thought about everything. Really exceptional example! 🙏

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

Sorry but I cannot imagine a senior citizen getting down to crawl on their hands and knees into a claustrophobic bedroom. It would however be perfect for a kids bedroom 👌. Very nice place overall, the rooftop deck is sensational 😍

[@jadydavis]

This is my favorite tiny house. Love the composting system.

[@roseburke3962]

I know. I just want to know the name of it so I can get one.

[@ruchita4942]

I think it was unnecessary to put it into house when they could just use outdoor natural composting. It's useful if you are staying in apartment.

[@tripletgirl2484]

Lovely home. The zero waste aspect is a start and I like the vision they have for coaching new communities.

[@bethaniejify]

I love that makeshift wood stove/entertainment center. ❤️. Fabulous!

[@kristitahada5594]

Kudos to them! I always question how couples make such low roofs work in the bedroom when, ideally, you'd want at least a torso and a half of clearance between the bed and the ceiling.

[@freakinfrugal5268]

So much to love in this. Such clever designs. Love the storage under the stairs. I would love to live in a tiny home community with my kids when they are grown up, though I doubt any of them would sign up for that.

[@veganschmegan]

This house is amazing! So much space is usually wasted in a bedroom IMO. Keep all the extra space in the areas you use most of the time. BRILLIANT!

[@kevinwells4986]

So Impressive! I hope I might have an opportunity to live like this. Retirement today. Children tomorrow. But in 2-3 years, who knows?! This is one of the most impressive tiny home videos I have seen regarding they had a purpose, and they achieved it.

[@jimmywmcgee3492]

I feel you are very special, and very much ahead of the times and also a thread that will impress the future for a long tome to come.

[@carolynfairley8550]

Truly love your tiny home and the simplicity of your life!

[@PotatoTune]

they really know what they want, the house's generally awesome, the hidden wine holder in the stove's amazing

[@johnr5312]

Everything is great. Beautiful setting. Jameson storage is brilliant.

[@bradbates2339]

Some very cool design features. Quite well thought out!

[@SergiiDumyk]

So awesome!

[@tochimex1748]

You have a piece of the Commodore Ballroom? .... oh my what memories .... does it sometimes keep you awake at night .... ? That floor had a life of its own I seem to remember!!! (Fabulous video ... I wish I could like it more than once ... thank you!)

[@trusted_traveler]

Up cycle, up cycle, up cycle. It will change the world. I saved an old school bus from sitting rotting away in a junk yard and it's now our home on wheels.

[@LandElevated]

So nice to watch videos like this. Ideas we’re getting from you are totally useful.

[@susanberdan1626]

I think its very cute almost like hidden rooms and the roof top patio, great area and scenery. I think its great!

[@alicecain4851]

I have been watching y'all for quite a while and love your channel and esthetic. Their house is lovely and their message even better!

[@reelhappytravellers2691]

Great shots!! I love the aesthetics of this video. Beautiful pictures, love the colors. Your content is amazing......keep going your nice effort!!!!

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks so much :)

[@zovalentine7305]

Very much appreciated 🌷

[@DavGreg]

Very nice. Lots of great ideas and concepts to include in any custom build.

[@mommieminnesota3108]

This is awesome,I love this home and the zero waste concept

[@crazyeightsable]

interesting idea...a reverse loft.very clever.

[@blownb310]

Stunning! I love the creativity and sustainability incorporated!

[@John-co6mo]

The toilet flush is genius. That alone in every household in the world would solve any water shortage issues It should be standard in new buildings, just like the safety electric switch

[@roseburke3962]

I love the sink on the back of the toilet.

[@John-co6mo]

@@roseburke3962 yeah that's what i was referring to, it's simple genius. Not sure why this isn't mandatory on all new bathroom renovations or new construction

[@edw.b856]

5:47 I love your sink/toilet combo!

[@MCArtCranio]

One of the best non-loft concepts I’ve seen. Very inspiring.

[@mabkoch]

This is fantastic! Thank you for sharing this!

[@marciajohnson339]

Awesome people and tiny home!

[@WORK-HARD.PH.99]

Outstanding

[@_JanetLouise]

this couple have a wealth of info to sharek- hooray!

[@sst6358]

You could have a Murphy bed in your living room beautiful home 💛

[@MrOnionRing]

well it was inevitable, someone had the same idea of a reverse loft as i had. It's a Beautiful tinyhome!

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing. “Reverse loft,” is something new to me.

[@cambiaralmundoyoutub]

Todo, excepto el dormitorio, me parece bien pensado y confortable. Felicitaciones por su hermosa casita.

[@flon57]

💙💙💙 all the storage in the roof deck, excellent job

[@pennyandrews4458]

Love your tiny house

[@linedezainde]

Un couple super inspirant!

[@ericneubauer5345]

Really, really great job. Thank you for sharing.

[@rvnut1133]

I am in the process of finding a builder who can be flexible at incorporating my sustainable ideas and requests but it has been challenging. Great home and excellent ideas.

[@robatsea2009]

That's awesome that he saved part of the Commodore dance floor! It was famous for its bouncy nature, so I'm wondering if that aspect carried over in any way to its new home. There's so much that I love about the overall design of the home (the hidden bar is genius) though personally I'm not sold on the bedroom set up or location. Ultimately they're happy with it, so that's all that matters.

[@gidiess7880]

I literally gasped with delight when the piece of the dancefloor was revealed!!

[@SimpleEssentials]

Love the videos you guys share, amazing to see how tiny homes can really reduce footprint and open up sustainable thinking and living!

[@sonyacolomer]

Very smart van build, super informative, thank you for sharing so much knowledge.

[@ТыМожешьВсё]

It's just amazing how people live! 🤗

[@gracielalozano1730]

Growing up in México most families live and survive in tiny house. Back then we did'nt called tiny house. I call it home. What else can you afford if you have a big familia. Only 3 plus mom&dad. Meet families with 12 kids. Not new for a lot of people in both sides of the border. Matamoros Tamaulipas & Brownsville Texas. Happy holidays

[@samdelamarter4557]

I have never seen a drawer fridge! So cool! 4:50

[@WisconsinWanderer]

The house is unique I’ll grant you that I like it. Not sure bout the BR. I’m brain storming on a project to collect the condensation in my van to useable water. Thank you guys

[@MiddleEarthGirl75]

I don't consider myself a claustrophobic person, but the reverse loft feels kind of coffin-ish to me. Just my own feeling. Kudos to them for getting on the floor and crawling into their bedroom like that. My husband and I have decided on a yurt tiny home - having everything on one level. But I do like some of the ideas in this house. Good "low to no waste" ambassadors.

[@TheLannyboy]

Cheers to this couple they give me great hope

[@lynnbaalmann2654]

I Love this. Beautiful home.

[@marthadominguez-diaz4006]

Congratulations! It’s beautiful!

[@benjaminsmith704]

You guys are always so inspiring!! This is awesome!❤

[@bobjob3632]

The small bedroom is really radical! Smart , but not for everyone...

[@TRIPURAVillageRide]

Beautiful home

[@michaelbryan-brown2412]

awesome information on green living in style

[@teresaslovingcare4444]

Brilliant ideas! Thank you for sharing

[@badxradxandy]

Wasn't expecting that bedroom!

[@edithp.7213]

I would have made the area where the stove / bar is into the bedroom. There comes a point in the aging process where you don’t want to crawl on your hands and knees to reach your bed.

[@ronnieking3848]

Their sofa makes a bed so they can just switch places. The fact is they have 3 bed options. I agree the lower bedroom would probably be enjoyable to their grandkids...

[@rollandjoeseph]

True

[@darkangelw8472]

It's absolutely beautiful

[@thevintagegemini]

This way of living is so fascinating to me. I worry that its not sustainable once you get on in age though. There is a lot of manual work involved that some may not be able to navigate.

[@cozyretireddays]

Wow. 👌🌹🙏💗great. I really enjoyed watching it.

[@littlecookingtips]

The tiny house looks beautiful and it looks like they really enjoy it! However, the small water tank won't be able to help fight fires in the forest, as they house is right next to the trees. Better to evacuate in such an emergency.

[@nickyingtavorn5491]

Wow very very nice and cozy like your concept zero waste

[@oraevalibby1890]

We need you!!! Thank you!

[@deborahhamnett7312]

Just incredible goes to show dreams do come true 🙏🏻❤️

[@stuartsutherland7664]

Nice! I didn't see a hob or oven though. What were the cooking arrangements then? Not sure if I'd be wanting to try and make a bed in that low headroom sleeping space! The shower room was ace though and even a urinal. Not many women would accept that!

[@questioner1596]

Why wouldn't women accept a urinal? It means there shouldn't be a mess on the toilet seat!

[@angiesullens2126]

Wow great Design

[@benjaminheilman4198]

The bathroom is genius!... It all is.

[@eleanorbertuch135]

So interesting and informative as well. Thank you 👍

[@radicalradzik]

Super inspiring. Thanks for sharing!

[@latonyaboyd147]

That is so cool....like to hear about your no waste concept...

[@Toodle.Pipp001]

These are ideal transition communities for more sustainable living. #zerowaste all the way! 💚