Tiny House Living Isn't Always Easy! Challenges of Living in My Tiny Home

[@Robin.Greenfield]

Hi everyone! Take a tour my tiny house homestead! This is the extended tour with much more detail about my simple and sustainable homestead and how I live there. I also discuss minimalism, simple living, personal hygiene and more. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaK7apuKeJd7gaM

[@renakwong2335]

Thanks Rob for the experiences...i am just wondering..or was it the lighting.. I was looking at your palms your hands appears yellowish & pallor? Enough iron ?. Just abit concern. Nurse dropping by. Take care. Many Love & Thanks from Singapore😄

[@mohsinmalik9631]

Can you please share your whats app no ..... i want to do this in my country pakistan as i do have land of 5 acrs at canel view.

[@eunicecruzm]

Whenever, I move to Puerto Rico and have my own land I will bring you along. It’s nice to dream!!

[@Cindyscrossstitch]

You are amazing. This should be taught in schools.

[@oceanabc5169]

Cindys cross stitch we have to start

[@megannifranklynschool]

Def...agree.. x

[@kimjones2056]

First we need to legalize it. Most country would not allow this

[@fhvbeouvhbeouvhberovh]

yep exactly. education is why we are where we are lol. mega inflation is easy to spot but impossible to prevent if joe biden is president lol

[@k.s.k.7721]

You can easily make your own wood cutting board from a length of unfinished wood, such as oak. A single thick board can be cut to size and then oiled. Done! That's how my cutting board was made by my father - it's about 75 years old and is going strong.

[@regdesousa9763]

Watching Rob while decluttering.His simple living motivates me so much. I sometimes get so fustrated with all the belongings I have and even when I give stuff away and declutter I still have so much.I guess I should show gratitude and just keep on my decluttering process. It takes time.Thanks for the motivation Rob!!Athena says hi!!!

[@Deanna52ish]

Rob, thank you for being a huge resource. Your honesty and humility is a rare quality in our culture.

[@betawarier346]

Rob your like a superhero this world needs more people like you

[@singleman1986]

All well said man. Life is all about "choices". My 86 y/o father simply cannot comprehend how I can be "happy" while sharing 400 sqr ft with a 100 lb service dog and a 900 lb motorcycle. Now, I DO "own" this 4 acres with no 'mortgage'. But myself, gardens, and animals only utilize 10% of it. I rent/barter the other 90% to sustain the 'lifestyle' I'VE chosen. "FREEDOM" AIN'T CHEAP. We ALL pay for it in time and/or "security". JMHO.~Eli

[@ametezjuralbar5259]

I also want to live sustainably here in the Philippines where you can grow food all year round. Tropical countries are very suitable for sustainable living. Thanks for inspiring people to live the way you do.

[@Tonyisgaming]

That’s awesome! I actually have family in the Philippines. I want to visit one day so bad. You might actually know my aunt. Her stage name is Dessa. She’s a singer in the Philippines. Hope you started gardening. It’s really fun and relaxing to the soul.

[@hunati31]

Hello Rob, You are amazing. Such an inspiration to live more in harmony with Mother Earth. Now I feel like a king having a 455 sq ft prefab "house" on a 2.5 acre orchard, apricating running water even more than before. I got rid of my fridge than recently my neighbor gave me his, but I don't like it, so I'm not using it. It makes a lot of noise and generates too much heat.... Long story short: We love you :) Keep rocking the boat....

[@kedanpie4409]

Did I just hear this man say I grow my own toilet paper. Next level!

[@111-e7n2k]

Yes you did. He is very clean - do not worry. Those leaves Rob grows serve the purpose very well. Although most of us do things another way. But as he said this is his way of living. It is not for us to dispute this way. At least he is not driving a car and flying in planes polluting the world.

[@mdmansoormir3780]

@@111-e7n2k I agree..

[@lauren-ww1ip]

The original comment was meant to be a compliment (:

[@goose7574]

So awesome! This is truly inspiring for me. Not to get too personal, but the past almost 5 years have been tough for me, after leaving an very abusive relationship, with my then 2 year old daughter. This really sheds life on things for me and what "needs worry time, and what doesn't." Thank you for making your channel and doing this! ❤️

[@belkyhernandez8281]

All good until hurricane season. Have a plan. Stay safe.

[@naomiwilliams8850]

That's exactly what I was thinking, I wonder what his plans are

[@dziosefina]

I,m sad..and it is a pity that so little people are interested in your videos..Every generation you give us motivation to otherwise look at the world. Best wishes from Lithuania

[@SulcataGrove]

Great video! Thank you for sharing how giving up conveniences takes lots of extra time. So true! So inspiring! “A quality existence takes time” - love this!

[@sueyoung2115]

Thanks,Rob, for the inspiration. My husband and I, plus our oldest granddaughter, all live this way in Maine during the summer. I've been searching for a place in southwest Fl where we could do the same. There's so many rules and codes. I guess that people who are living in their McMansion don't want to have to look out and see folks who are free from the treadmill. It's not an easy way to live, because being responsible for every facet of your life is intense. I think your projects are having a great impact on the prevailing attitude about how we live.

[@fionamarland-bn4nx]

Your example is absolutely AMAZING Robin, just wonderful!!!

[@Da4Yu2Xue2Liu4Guan1]

What strikes me most about this video is Rob’s honesty and humility. What an inspirational human.

[@ralfstofer8609]

Thank you so much! I life tiny and off grid together with my wife 3 years now. This experience is amazing. But as you said there are challanges. We don't do it extreme like you and we buy most of the food. But also harvesting wild plants and stuff. This video reinforced my purpose (hope I say this right). Especially what you said about time. That hepled me a lot in this moment. Present time should not be the touchstone. Progress is all that counts! Thank you so much for all your videos and inspiration.

[@_sacredseven_]

This is literally what the world needs to be doing in my opinion. Or atleast more of us. Thanks for the inspiration and the leadership.

[@Rspsupraturbo]

Rob, i would LOVE to just watch episodes upon episodes of you cooking and making all sorts of eatery. I can watch that stuff all day long! Im a big fan of organic fruits and veggies, especially tropical! I would love to see some starfruit, mango, and other super exotic grown fruits/veggies incorperated! Do what you can, make the world green day by day!

[@Nini51963]

I live on a acre in California I have been trying to grow my food and live sustainable this is so hard , I think it’s easier when you have help and others around who are on board , I feel so alone in my thinking need to reach out to meet others thanks so much for your videos .

[@nowgap]

Same here except that I do not have land!

[@111-e7n2k]

This was highly informative Rob. Love the way you live. Purely as you are not polluting our planet at present like many.

[@benkarlife]

I'm so impressed with the way you choose to live your life. I think you share knowledge about the environment in a good and positive way. Watch many of your videos now and get real inspiration to change parts of my life to live more environmentally friendly and with more "real" values.

[@joshuagolembiewski5383]

Of all that you listed, I really hope the law becomes more flexible. I understand people don’t want huge communities of residential lots being dedicated to tiny homes for various reasons, but I believe there’s a middle ground that can be achieved.

[@moiranigras9774]

Thanks Rob! Great points. You inspire... and not necessarily to do everything that you are doing or the way you are doing it, but to take some of the steps that you model towards a more sustainable lifestyle. I'm sharing you with everyone :-)

[@richardsmith2879]

I hate being too hot and I love snow. I’m not young and fit either, but I like the spirit here. This is the life of a medieval peasant, constant hard work and no time for leisure. I want to read and reflect on the meaningless of life. Oh, and to live reliably like this takes more people, a village in fact. And how do you defend yourself outside society? Lots of questions. But again, well done.

[@radiancellc6796]

Great you are Truthful!! I've been prepping myself for 4 years now before I take the High Road to TOTAL SUSTAINABILITY! I've just started and already City of Pompano Beach Fl Codes is on me...lol I wont quit though! Came to far to do that!!

[@homer2384]

Really like the final bit about the quality existence - the new perspective that I never thought before. I might take more time to think about this. Thanks Rob!!

[@AselflimitedcapitalisemW0mamon]

Thanks you're a blessing to the mankind that will listen.- And a blessing to God's green Earth that needs mankind to listen.

[@manny-perez]

You are definitely an inspiration to everyone, even if most of us don't have the guts to sacrifice so much to live this way. Exceptional video!

[@taylorhorne6645]

Gratitude for your honesty and transparency on the unpleasant/challenging parts of life! I wonder how being a part of a whole community living this way would be easier or more challenging.

[@Robin.Greenfield]

Easier in some ways and more challenging in other ways.

[@contact3604]

Thank you Rob, Your brutal honesty is much appreciated! A least we won't be going into this lifestyle with rose coloured glasses! Instead you've given everyone a true, honest perspective. I really hope, everything turns out well for you. God bless Moira From England.

[@linetteguiliani3312]

Very inspirational! Thanks for sharing your experiences Rob I love your channel!

[@DCfred]

I live in an apt in Washington, DC And I’ve started composting, not hard, not even smelly. And the compost is always easy to give away!

[@SpongiousBird]

I'm watching many of your videos today, which I found as I was looking for minimalism inspiration. Thank you for being a more responsible resident of Earth, and for sharing your knowledge :)

[@vivapatriot4852]

Thanks for sharing your experience and honesty !!! I totally agree that rich poor or what ever kind of life you have you always will have a kind of challenge

[@LMKTinyForest]

It is a lot easier to live in a tiny house in Thailand since it is not too cold in cool season. And we can grow fruits and vegetables all year round, but it would not be challenge for you, would it? I do admire and respect you so much because among super challenge situations and you still hang in there.

[@MrKhanh-ek3zq]

I think SEA spring is hotter than summer in America but you got really good point

[@kathleenemillhouse7334]

Love you too Rob Greenfield. Your videos inspire me to believe that 'closing the loop' really is possible. The principles you have adopted could be applied at any scale, and keeping it small has made it possible to employ loads of ideas so that people can use some, or just a few. Here in Tasmania our housing crisis is worsening. More and more, people are opting for simplistic life styles, but there are often tiny houses for sale that didn't quite meet up to the 'idealistic' lifestyle. I think having more than one person living in this situation could definitely be another challenge that would need to be considered. All the best.

[@LivingMiracleHomestead]

Happy to see you are still at it. I'm close by in the city of Cocoa, Florida.

[@Lizsunshine1]

I think after this project you should start a workshop or build a type of commune to help teach others how to live sustainably. Those are bigger thoughts, but at some point maybe you can help teach others how you do it in person so they can learn by doing and have it become a real life skill/habit for themselves. Teaching in groups or creating a community that wants to live sustainably together might be the next step. Your work is so inspiring and essential and i want to see it progress on a larger scale! This is clearly your purpose!

[@cherylstorm6261]

Great video, I agree the time is the limit. Quality of living is high in compensation for that time. I liked hearing your perspective on the different things that make up the lifestyle. Please keep up the great work/fun.

[@dianephipps4428]

Hi Rob, thanks for sharing the challenges of living in a small space. My partner built his own self-sufficient motorhome and we both lived in it for 2 years, it measured 13 x 5 ft (75 sq. ft) and it certainly was a challenge. It included a shower/toilet, sink, stove, double bed, fridge/freezer, and storage space. Everything we owned fit into that motorhome and we were self-sufficient in power (solar power/12volt), had a gas hot water system, and collected water in our large under-floor tanks from municipal taps. Our floor space was tiny - about the size of a small mat - and with 2 of us living there we had to be super patient with each other because only one person would be able to move around at any one time. What I found the most difficult apart from the dirt on the floor (which would get in our bed) and the heat in summer (100-110F) was the constant moving around of things just to be able to reach or use something else. Something was always underneath or behind something else and it would drive me crazy. Now, living in a small 2 bedroom house seems like luxury, there is so much space. Thanks for showing us all that it isn't always easy living "simply" and best of luck with whatever the future holds in store for you x. Diane

[@bboop1964]

Rob you're such an inspiration! Thank you for the education thru your videos! Wendy in Orlando

[@mysideofthetable3731]

Thanks for your honest and realistic feedback on sustainable living. Tired of all the other videos that make it all look so easy. Great video!

[@111-k4d9m]

Love your videos Rob. Plus the way you live - great respect for that. Am a minimalist myself and have transitioned into bio eating and fresh produce myself. Cannot tolerate meat anymore. But still like salmon and cheese. Am doing the transitioning slowly but feeling much healthier at 67. Kind greetings from Switzerland.

[@katedoesnature1967]

So awesome Bob! Telling the truth that tiny home living is not an easy life... is so key... Well done. ❤

[@thandoc3934]

Rob you are the king....welldone

[@ruttleytashnmarty8598]

I liked that you stated at the outset that its your exoerience. Your account of whats going on.... not the whole tiny movement. Cheers for the truth!!!!!!

[@commonsensepatriot9450]

Rob, You're an inspiration to everyone! Although I don't intend to go as far down this road as you, I do intend to see how close I can get to a self sufficient/ more efficient and sustainable life style with as little waste and effect on the Earth and other people as possible. Thanks for all your videos.

[@nook524]

Still so amazing, Rob!

[@ingeleonora-denouden6222]

Hi Rob. Thank you, to see the way you do things, you live your life, is very encouraging

[@davestennes305]

You could freeze ice in your freezer and put the ice in an insulated container for refrigerating some items.

[@richardmccombs617]

Hay buddy, your a great guy, love your mission . I don’t always agree with you but so pure to your mission that I can’t complain. Great pluses to you

[@johndoe-io8fh]

your observations of personal space is enlightening...

[@haidyelentorio1809]

Wow!I admire you a lot because we have the same mind set in terms of the way of living.

[@GloriaCBurke]

I am new in your channel and I really love it. I am from Peru, South America but I am living in Colorado, USA. I think that less is more and I love the concept. I am also learning about minimalism and I feel very inspiring because for me having essentials give me peace and freedom."

[@bosenilotpal]

Lots of love to you Rob! 💚

[@pabloosorio3502]

GREAT! BUDDY!, THE CHALLENGES IS IN THIS CASE YOUR " REGULAR JOB ", PRODUCING YOUR OWN FOOD OR CLEAN WATER, IS JUST SO GREAT TO BE IN LINE WITH NATURE AGAIN, HUMANS ARE MADE TO BE ACTIVE AND SMART TRYING TO SOLVE CHALLENGES, SO THAT IS NORMAL AND HEALTHY, THE WAY YOU DO IT.. ITS JUST SO MUCH FUN, NO STRESS NEEDED FOR FINANTIAL WORRY, ITS SO GREAT THE FEELING OF DOING SOMETHING FOR EARTH, SHE GAVES US EVERYTHING FOR FREE AND TO BE HAPPY AND FREE AGAIN... HAVING TIME AVAILABLE TO DO SOMETHING YOU LIKE, HELPING OTHERS AS WELL, ADMIRING THE BEAUTY OF NATURE OR TAKING CARE OF IT, ITS JUST GREAT! HUMANS ARE HERE TO BE HAPPY!

[@randomrachael420]

I had no idea harvesting rain water could be so much fun! I need to find one of those water containers so I can have an actual setup rather than leaving buckets in my yard. I can't wait to have a rain water shower and to be able to filter it so I can drink it too!!!

[@arpit1003]

Thank you @Rob for sharing the knowledge. Everyone should learn from your lifestyle.

[@vivekwarrier146]

Hii brother I'm from India I really like your way of living You're really inspired me Thank you for a giving such a great way to leave in the world Keep going on your way

[@onestepforward1474]

Good Video Mate. All very true. It's important people realize the reality of being as self sufficient as a person can be...most people have no idea. Following your journey.

[@herferville3633]

I really enjoyed the “keeping it real” info on this video. Most appreciated!

[@mokonzi2K6]

You are a genius ...Thank you for everything

[@CcCc-qk2fb]

Hi Rob, great living style! I wish I can do it someday. I am doing one meal a day and feel good. You can try this to save your cooking time in and out your house.

[@lotfimouelhi269]

A small cutting board in a tiny house living together in perfect harmony !

[@ElisaAvigayil]

@2:47 lovely aerial shot with the birds!

[@taniabadilla3148]

Thanks Rob big inspirations. I am from Costa Rica

[@haydengreer2846]

Love you Rob! You are such an inspiration!

[@JesusMary_I_Loveyousavesouls]

Thank you for sharing this great video. I believe if we all lived even a little more simply, others would simply be able to live. Where there is a will, there is a way...

[@ThomasGapinski]

Good call on having a mosquito net when you sleep. Also, i worry about your forehead getting so sunburned. I hope you find a secondhand hat before summer. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@Robin.Greenfield]

I have a hat. Thank you.

[@mararodriguezespinoza7061]

Thank u for made this video. I tried to live as sustainable as I can. Sometimes I feel it is so hard . I dont want to give up because I am convince that it is the right thing to do, but sometimes it is a lonelly way. Sorry for my english.

[@logancraig4234]

Still loving your videos, up here in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, it's a bit hard growing food, but I'm trying, and I know your pain with your 100SQ FT house, I've been living in my dads side yard in a 32 SQ FT mini home and it's hard to keep clean. I hope your still doing well and I'll keep trying cause of you Rob!

[@karenmininni4962]

Thank you so much for your honesty about all options available to us all. Great job.

[@barnabaskalydy6260]

Thank you for your insights, keep up the great work.

[@kcirtapc]

Proud of you man! I've loved watching your journey over the years. Know that you've influenced and inspired me through your actions. Best wishes buddy!

[@Robin.Greenfield]

Sending love brother Pat!

[@Yassous83]

Thank you Rob. Absolutely loving your journey and following experiences. I'm slowly making the right changes in my life to perpetuate your message.

[@mezmos5866]

Yes Rob.wish could do it too

[@A711-m1d]

Hey my friend....so cool...I'm in Fort Pierce, Florida...so you're not that far away....I think you're so cool !!!!

[@marygoat8651]

I love what you do. I live in Polk county and they wouldnt allow me to live such a healthy lifestyle on my own land. They would probably lock me into an old folks home.

[@hailelleultesera8643]

It's not easy but if we try to improve am sure we can make it easier to live so this is a very good example and we can do what we can to help our community

[@terifarrar7317]

Thank you for all yoy do. And laying it out truthfully.

[@focusedfreebird]

This is a great way to live....more of us should be embracing these concepts....i have delved into a bit of minimalism by getting rid of stuff....wish i could live without a car......thanks for sharing...

[@CampMelp]

I’m so curious about how you’re going to get through the summer on just what you can grow in Central Florida! Not very much grows from July-Sept that I know of! I hope your freezer is super full of good stuff to eat!

[@smurph4959]

Your home looks so cosy and what a beautiful spot with the trees and birds. I can appreciate that it takes a lot of effort though. Bet you feel healthy from eating the way you do, so much vitality in greens (a thing I should bear in mind more). Thanks for your insights, super interesting 🌼🌿🌼

[@diderichlangmannen]

You‘re a great man, Rob.

[@hl7932]

Hi Rob. You are an inspiration to me. It occurred to me after hearing your points about sustainable living is that it ultimately must be translated to a community based way of life. That is the only way it could conceivably be "sustainable". The whole structure must be redone to the way we use resources as a society. So I guess I'm asking if you ever envision yourself forming a community based on sustainable practices? I would be right on board with that.

[@Robin.Greenfield]

Yes, I do.

[@farm-ish2708]

I know this is older but i had to comment on what you said about not having a microwave. I dont think i could live without it!! We call it "the dog safe" its literally only stored food while it cools down because i have a giant dog that counter surfs if i leave food out. :)

[@andeva63]

Hola Rob. Es un gusto saludarte. Me encantó tu video. Tengo algunos comentarios que hacer. 1° Esa situación que comentas de que tu cocina y baño están afuera, fijate que así era antes. Mi familia es del estado de Guerrero en México (dónde está Acapulco ) que es un clima tropical y todas las casas viejas tenían la cocina y el baño afuera. Incluso era antihigiénico el baño adentro. También lo puedes ver en las películas del oeste y verás que aunque hace mucho frío está el baño afuera. Y realmente son unos pasos más los que das para ir dónde quieres. Muchos te han de envidiar tu cocina al aire libre: Las amas de casa porque es menos grasa en paredes y muebles. 2° Hay algunas apreciaciones tuyas que están erradas, una de ellas es el tiempo en preparar la composta, o en arreglar tu siembra. Cualquier ama de casa te diría que así es: Nosotras vamos al mercado, digamos que es el tiempo que usas en arreglar el huerto. Tú sacas y guardas utensilios de cocina como el horno, también cualquier ama de casa lo hace: Guarda y saca olla express, extractor de jugos, licuadora, cafetera, etc. Así es la cocina. Al menos que dejes todo afuera. Que casi nadie lo hace. Yo sí dejaría todo afuera. 3° ¿Qué tu casa se ensucia mucho y barres mucho? Todas las casas se ensucian igual. Nuevamente cualquier ama de casa te puede decir que mínimo barre el comedor y la cocina tres veces al día: Después del desayuno, después de la comida y después de la cena. Más el aseo profundo que es trapear que es una vez al día esos lugar y el resto de la casa. 4° La composta es igual que tirar la basura, no te lleva más tiempo lo que tú haces que tirar la basura. Sólo que es nuevo todo esto para ti. 5° Ahora que tu casa se llena de tierra. Cuando vives en el campo aprendes que la tierra no es sucia y que es un inquilino más de tu casa, como lo es el grillo, la araña, la lagartija, el sol, el aire, Realmente uno -como ama de casa- barre y saca la tierra por estética, porque a las mujeres nos encanta ver todo como un espejo, y la belleza. Y la sociedad occidental aprovecha esto para justificar la venta de tanto producto limpiador con que la tierra es sucia. Pero no es cierto. Y finalmente debo decir que es es la vida del hogar: Barrer varias veces al día, ir al mercado (que para ti es arreglar el huerto), sacar y guardar tanto cacharro que se use, cocinar (¿Sabias que cocinar consume aproximadamente 8 hrs diarias de la vida de la persona que lo hace? Desde ir al mercado hasta limpiar y recoger todo después de terminar de comer. Para empezar a preparar lo del siguiente alimento: Terminar el desayuno, y empiezas a preparar la comida, terminas la comida y empiezas a preparar la cena. Más los otros quehaceres del hogar: lavar, planchar, surcir ropa, acomodar cuartos, hacer tareas con los niños, etc.) Te creo que no es queja lo que dices, pero sí creo que uno debe vivir como realmente quiere no como se debe ni occidentalmente ni rusticamente. Yo también soy muy minimalista, y tampoco he cumplido mi sueño de vivir cómo quiero. Pero en cuanto pueda quiero vivir en la playa, en varias playas porque tengo más espíritu más de voluntariado que de ciudadana de un lugar. No quiero poseer más que lo indispensable, entre ello dinero en cantidades abundantes, para no tener que preocuparme. Pero también sé que estoy más a gusto, cuanto más ligera este. Así quiero vivir. Así que no vivas una vida que no quieras. En México se dice el que es perico dónde sea es verde. Es decir si lo tuyo es ser triunfador, mentor y proveedor en este mundo, dónde este lo serás. Pero en otro lugar -que no es el tuyo- serás un infeliz triunfador, mentor y proveedor. Y en Tu lugar serás un feliz triunfador, mentor y proveedor. Salta al vacío, después de todo tendrás el placer de volar por unos segundos, mientras caes en el nuevo lugar y a conquistar ese mundo que quieres. Y si el mundo que quieres no existe, pues entonces, inventalo. Pero vive cómo quieras.

[@regdesousa9763]

And you are right they do make it look easy!!And your own toilet paper!!This is how I won your book contest lol!!I still use toilet paper but a lot less!!!

[@lynnannecoolidge8680]

I always get a lot out of your videos. Keep up the good work I learn something new all the time . have a great day

[@coryssanchez]

Thank you Rob! You're so inspiring and after watching your video it made me realize how lucky I was to have the resources to make a salad! Thank you again!

[@livingwithtri]

earth code over city code!!! love it!!!

[@srhowey]

Love what you’re doing Rob! Very inspiring!

[@thefilipinojoe]

Awesome. I don't know if you've ever been to the Philippines, but your style of life reminds me a lot of the Philippines. I've been living here for a year and a half. We have outside kitchens, bathrooms, etc. I love where I live. It is a little challenging as a foreigner to live the way I would choose.. which would be like a native.. more like you live there in Florida. As a foreigner, the better scenario for me here is renting a two room basement apartment underneath a modern house. There is no AC, but being a basement apartment it doesn't get super hot. A fan would be nice some really hot days, but otherwise it's fine. The cost is $40 a month which includes the electricity. It is a lot to pay in my area, but being a foreigner, I get charged more whenever possible- which is something I have come to accept- although I do my best to get the best (foreigner) price possible. I was paying $100 a month (for a small cottage) prior to relocating to this cheaper. bigger space. I cook inside, but there is the option of cooking in the outdoor kitchen. I simply prefer the speed and convenience of using my electric cook stove. I am usually only using it to boil noodles or rice. Otherwise, I am not a cook. Like you, I'm a minimalist- not out of discipline or anything.. I simply don't like clutter, etc. I don't have a TV.. as I use the Internet instead. I don't have a car, cuz I prefer taking the (.40 cent) bus whenever I gotta go to the city. It makes no sense for me to have a car or a motorcycle here, but if I was filthy rich, I might consider it. I lived in NYC prior to moving here. While there, I would often search Google for the cheapest places to live. I think the cheapest I found was about $500 a month to live in Vietnam. So, when I moved to the Philippines, I expected to be paying more than that. But I never have. My cost of living here- with everything included- is about $200 a month. That includes visa extensions, Internet, food, rent, transportation, eating out occasionally, snacks, etc., One of the cool things here, too, is that my area of the Philippines does not have running water. So the entire neighborhood goes to a natural spring to bathe and wash their laundry, as well as get water. I do likewise, but also wash my dishes and dog there. I work remotely, which is a good gig for me and is helping me get ahead financially. I work online teaching English to Chinese students. My next venture is to start a KZbin Channel focusing on public speaking and Advanced ESL.. as they are very much related. Gio (P.S. If you were going to be living there long term, I would suggest adding more shed-like structures for whatever you want or need- like a guest room, living room, office, etc. If I ever decide to build here in the Philippines, that is what I will do.. small shed-like separate buildings for different things. I would like that better than a big house and it is also easier/cheaper to build. )

[@NormanAllan53]

I basically have watched all your videos wondering why ? Thanks for the sincere explanation about what shakes your chain. It certainly is interesting to see the other side to life and it how it can be simple and rewarding.

[@Robin.Greenfield]

I write a lot on my blog as well and you'll get a better sense of why through my writing.

[@rgecageg2013]

You are amazing Rob! As always, very inspiring! I love the way you are very honest and totally O.K.A.Y with that...as one should be🙏 With all the challenges of living the way you do,must also bring a great sense of accomplishment!🙏🙏💪 Keep on keeping on😉

[@manjugupta7403]

Impressed Rob, really great you are

[@JustinR82]

Living in central Florida all my life I'm amazed to see you living without AC, or at least a fan!! I love this project. You said you create minimal waste, what waste do you create that you are not able to repurpose?

[@linuxgoddess6753]

I live in south Georgia and I'm shocked how someone can live without either. Some days its too hot for my ac.

[@emmamushroom257]

This is such a cool place and dude. Things would be much easier if there was a bit of community going on - in the old days when they were living like this they did have extended family and whole villages sharing the load eg. food growing