Should We Build a New Tiny House?

[@loucee222]

Once you are debt free, you never want that burden again. Being comfortable and content is truly a blessing.

[@Andrea-ue8db]

Lou Cee amen!

[@singleman1986]

This is my first video since I subscribed earlier this eve. I love you two. The way you look at each other says everything about how you are able to share a small space and thrive together. God Bless.

[@rondarv9067]

singleman I was just going to comment the same thought - the adoration is so soothing in the way they look at each other !! 😍😍

[@terrid5449]

I think you're both very wise. Your home seems cozy and comfy, and most of all, you two seem very happy there. That's what's most important. God bless you.

[@CynthiaHunterNightwillow]

Nice video guys. You have thought out the entirety of a larger home..lots to think about. BTW you are the sweetest couple i've seen in a long time.

[@jax-zm1bb]

The work involved is too much for them, the cost too high, the stress would be too great. They are fine the way they are. Their free time should be for travel in their travel trailer.

[@sherbrownsf2]

Farm life is exactly like that. You're outside til winter then you're inside and enjoying downtime (except for chores) til spring! Glad you found your happy place - in both mind, body and tiny house...

[@indigoridge]

12:00 "Keep it simple, and then life becomes experiences, not possessions and that's exciting" Love that mentality!

[@wainedodd8055]

I could listen to that level of logic all day long. debt is bondage you are so right. I think you have worked it just spot on

[@lynnybee888]

you've the luckiest people in the whole world. be happy with what you have, who you are & where you live. i adore your tiny house.

[@meandthemrs7403]

Hooray. Once you become debt free you realize how much freedom is involved and you don't want to go back.Your witness is so nice to listen to. I wish we had that in our home.

[@christinepreston8267]

I agree totally with you....stay where you are......Bill has worked to such high standard, you have a lovely home, cosy & comfortable, & he will be able to retire earlier, & enjoy that together.....life is very short, make the most of it !Happy Christmas xxx

[@TheBonnieberry]

Love you both and you are a wonderful gracious example to others...Keep it simple says Elizabeth the it's about people and experiences not possessions!!

[@TheBonnieberry]

can you come to Nova Scotia and help my hubby clean out his shed?loooool...I can just get inside the door...hooooooooot

[@saturninc3786]

Thiunk you said that exactly right Bill: people who comment that you should expand really do not get tiny house living!!! What a breath of fresh air to be so clear and straight about that! I applaud you for choosing this lifestyle that shows so much personal and spiritual growth! Thank you both!

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Thanks

[@cassvirgillo3395]

Hi Preppers, You did the right thing, forget debt. Looks like cozy digs to me. I really like your channel. All the Best in 2017. Be good, C.

[@deborahmcginnis8307]

Hey there Bill and Elizabeth! Just wanted to let you know what an encouragement you two are to me. Y'alls story is just about identical to that of ours. My husband was a home builder back when everything crashed. We lost just about everything also. By God's grace we were able to hold on to one investment property we were in the middle of flipping . We moved into our little fixer upper in a poor neighborhood just to have a roof over our heads! A neighborhood in which we would NEVER have considered in our old lives. We had been able buy the sad little house outright with only a small amount of cash a year or so earlier and had just slowly been working on it. If we had not had it we would have been sleeping on some family members couch or on the streets. It's amazing how ones perspective on life can change! How what seems a disaster is just a blessing from God. He has changed us for His good---and ours! Did I mention that we still live in that "sad little house "? Only now it is a cute, cozy little cottage full of love and gratitude. We also experience much of what you guys seem to be experiencing. People just can't figure out why we continue to live the way we do. We also never want to go back in debt. I had rather know what we have is ours and if we ever do get to build something else it will be very small and paid for with cash. We would love to be out in the country with an acre or two someday. If that dream is ever realized we will be thankful for what the Lord provides. But best of all is that we are thankful for what He provides NOW! GOD BLESS YOU BOTH DEAR FOLKS!

[@francinerollin2769]

Hi Elizabeth and Bill, love your video, you are wise people and what others think you should go bigger, no way. The only thing it would do is dettes and accumulate more stuff that you don't need. So what is the point of changing your comfortable little tiny house you renovated so beautifully. I wish I could do the same and I would be happy with it. Take care and God bless both of you. Hugs.

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

:-)

[@BillTheBuilder]

rv man that is so right I wish me and my wife had a marriage like that... You can see the love in there eye's and faces. How they adore one another...

[@Anthony-qt8wv]

I think what you are doing is great! If all of us could just do that one simple thing by keeping the clutter in our lives down to a minimum. I have started on that myself as i have collected way to much stuff. I have half of my bedroom re-done and a lot of things i have sold off. I bought a new computer desk ($100) and a TV stand ($69) all on sale and of nice quality. I saved over $200 dollars and had saved $60 on shipping also. I got so tired of the clutter and didn't need even half of what i had. I still have some things to get rid still but i am working on it! I hope that even if someone doesn't get the living in a tiny house way of living that you are doing, that maybe they can just reduce the clutter that they have gotten and see the how much of a difference it can make in their lives.

[@SaintsPurgatory]

Money cannot buy what you two have. It's really that simple. You have everything you need because you have each other. Happy holidays and God bless you both.

[@themidnightrdr7292]

You guys are great! You really seem to have carved out a wonderful life there. I am one who "gets it", having lived on a 36 ft boat for several years. Now, I live in a home with much more space and constantly wish I was back in my tiny space. Keep living the good life!

[@joellenbroetzmann9053]

I just subscribed, but I've been watching your videos for a year. I've even bought some Thrive food to go along with my dehydration efforts, so I have a prepared pantry. Thanks for all the earthly and spiritial blessings you two have bestowed on me. I know we will someday walk the same streets of gold. We too are debt free, and it does give one so much peace. Funny you mentioned the Little House books. My mom, who lives with us grew up near where Laura lived in Wisconsin, and my grandpa had her aunt Laura for a grade school teacher. I'm very thankful that God gave me parents who grew up appreciating a simple life. And last week when we had 50 below wind chills, I thanked God I was not born in the caveman era, but have a cozy home. Blessings!

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Well, a long overdue welcome!

[@dianec690]

You guys did it all right! Debt free is everything (otherwise known as peace of mind).

[@jackieburkey735]

You are lovely people and your channel is a breath of fresh air!

[@nancywillett5231]

You both are such great teachers for all the younger folks out there, God bless.

[@HucklebridgeC]

You've done a great job. Have encouraged a ton of folks who are on the same path as y'all are on. Thanks for sharing your experience w/all of us. Love y'all, and Merry Christmas. (feels so good to say that again, thanks Mr. President) 😊

[@cathyslaton9998]

Don't worry about what others think you should or shouldn't do as long as your happy that's what matter.Debt free is great !

[@susieq7344]

Good luck with renters. Our experience has been that they do nothing but destroy your property.

[@KindaSassy1]

the only thing missing from this video is a shot of the fire to add to the cozy factor!!!

[@beckynapier3635]

I was attracted to rental income in the past...I had one couple that took care of my place & paid the rent. The other 4 renters trashed it & did not pay. I won a small claims court case of $1,300 and got $30.00 of what they owed. I talk to so many people that have went down that same road. Nothing but a hassle & stress. You two have it figured out...don't let people influence you into changing your lifestyle. Blessings to you both.

[@donnadiesburg7451]

So true, what a pain!

[@lindawalters3098]

Protecheap, The info on Thrive is just that, info. No one is twisting your arm to buy. I enjoyed the demos and knowledge these to are imparting to others. God bless them. I am adding a little of Thrive each month to use, not store. It does save waste and is tasty. Thrive has two meanings, food and your lives together. Love you guys. You are so blessed to have one another and you do not appear to take that for granted. I am a widow and miss my mate everyday. What seems the worst circumstance in the world is God's greatest blessing. Life is constantly changing. Embrace it prayerfully.

[@billharden1767]

Looks like you folks got it figured out. I enjoy the videos.

[@AmandaBarnesGA]

My husband and I pretty much lived in a 5th wheel we bought for two years. 2008-2010. Traveled to some of his contract jobs. I LOVED IT! But his health will not allow us to travel in it and he is the collector, packrat and will not let go of stored stuff. We have done a reverse mortgage to enable us to have his parents house we now live in. But, I want so bad to live again full time in my RV so I hold on to it. He is 11 years older than I am. Thinking ahead if I become a widow I will jump on moving into my RV again and either a 55 older community or on some land I can buy in the country. I am 65 and hubby is 76. You two are an amazing couple.

[@kristymichas7015]

You're both so wise !! Thank you for sharing !!

[@NomadicDane]

Life become experiences not possessions. Love that comment! Life is good.

[@dapage5]

I so admire you guys. 👍

[@grandmapatty1493]

I love your cozy tiny house!!! I agree about having a hot tub. I would build a tiny sauna like space in the sun room and put a nice size claw foot tub in it for soaking away aches and pains. That is my dream. I don't want to fiddle with chemicals. I just want a nice big bathtub. I do remember my mother in law was told not to ever soak in a hot tub because of her bad heart and medication. In life it's always something. I am grateful for the abundance of water we have for hot showers. That is a blessing!!! I often think of poor folks who walk for miles just for a drink of dirty water.

[@livelaughloveeveryday4100]

Very wise thinking! My house was 1000 sq ft for over 30 years, until I added 480 sq ft for my Mom to live with me. So true that if you add space you fill it up! I always thought that if I had some extra space my home would be perfect. Now I just have more filled in space. UGH. I am in a several year project to get rid of 'stuff'. One practice for young people who do need to build credit rating for getting a mortgage or vehicle loans. You can still be debt free - save the money for a purchase, put a purchase on a credit card right after the billing cycle ends. Then pay the bill right before the payment date. It takes some organization but it will help with the credit score. I was never a credit card person and I am so glad of that, what money I had didn't go to interest and finance charges. When my house was paid off I was truly debt free.

[@aquastone4792]

most people don't realize when God has placed them in an optimum situation. It is refreshing to hear and see a couple who appreciate the biblical command and blessings of debt free, cash only. You are teaching a very important Godly principle. Bless you!

[@rachelselby5469]

Thanks for answering my question about the sun-room. I thought it was just a question of insulating it and putting on a proper roof - but then I'm not a builder. I absolutely do get it about living tiny though. xxxx

[@CrowandWillow]

I'd love to see the wood stove! I just love y'alls videos. We live in a '96 single-wide mobile home on 7 acres (which is surrounded by 54 acres of protected land) that is PAID FOR. We live by a debt-free philosophy as well and I wouldn't have it any other way.

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

If you are allowed to swap out trailers, I would consider finding a bigger newer used RV that you can save for and pay cash for then swap the new for the old and move all you new appliances from the old to the new. As long as it's an RV. building code issues should not be a issue. Don't know where you live, but you can find something here on the 6k to 8k price range. Take a look on Craig's list at the end of the summer. Good luck and Life is what you make it.

[@kellylynch3775]

The things I like about your channel is your Peace,, Wisdom and Love. God truly has blessed you. I see how truly content you are. Love and Blessings.

[@ouvickie]

Thanks for sharing. I wondered about your outdoor room myself. I think if you needed extra space, you might be able to build an addition off of your front porch area and maybe connect it to your outdoor room. However, like you said the most important thing is being debt free and comfortable taking care of what you already have. I love your shed, you did a great job, Bill!

[@bittybeans5633]

Glad to see you address the very real property tax issue! You are both very smart but I would hate to see you suffer if your long term retirement plan for rental unit stumbles due to bad tenants or an economy where people simply can not pay rent. What could you do now/soon to your tiny homestead that could save you big money later? Have you considered authoring and publishing books on this debt free subject or "how to" books on construction and developing organizing skills that would provide income? Keep up the great work ... it is very helpful in so many ways!! Thank you!!

[@drawingboy4343]

Dear Tinyhousers,Did you think of insulating the spring room from outside with foam board and covering it with heavy duty aluminum foil .This way you might not have to deal with space problems .it might not look that nice but might do the job.Your videos are simply wonderful.Thank you.

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

+Ahmet Charkas Thanks for the suggestion. The sun room is all windows. We've tried to come up with all sorts of ideas, but nothing really works so far. It is pleasant in there when the temperatures are nice.

[@pammiedoodle8693]

I love you guys!❤️ Your philosophy and outlook on things is so valuable and full of wisdom. I'm always excited to see a new video come up. Also looking forward to your next project! God Bless🙏

[@ZeoCyberG]

Just thought I mention some options for the sun room... There are products specifically sold for backyard metal structures that are only around a quarter inch thick, usually 5mm of insulation sandwiched between two foil sheets of aluminum that serve both as a thermal break and radiant barrier that should help with the summers, though may not be sufficient for the winters. But, since you own the land (assuming nothing is below) you could also consider geothermal... Past the first 4-6 feet of earth, the soil and rock below are always an average of +/- 55 degrees F.(depending on latitude) and is a option homesteaders have used successfully to live comfortably off-grid... It's will definitely be a big project but would help keep that structure at a near constant temperature all year round... Alternative is a green roof... Requires proper setup and occasional maintenance, especially in the winter if you get more than 4" of snow but is a lot more effective than planting a tree for shade and works year round... Though, less effective than the geothermal with thin insulation combination... Or do all of the above and you could probably use it for storing perishables, batteries, etc.

[@vetater9455]

You are real heroes. You fight for your life like lions. My respect. Your videos help me to continue straggle with life problems. Thank you for your videos.

[@lindam7518]

What you have is cute. You seem at peace with it. I can't see why you'd want something else.

[@Uticagreens]

When you give the weather report, the depth of your water line and the architecture of your shed where you reside mimics the weather where we reside here in upstate New York. The shed will be a great help for your storage needs. What we do for retirement camp conversions (for people who retire to live in their camps away from the rat race of city life) are to build an "Adirondack" roof over the home. This type of roof is a pitched roof (5/12 or 4/12) supported by 6X6 posts, installed on concrete pads below the frost line, spanning the outside of your mobile home. This allows for the snow load and residual spring melting runoff. Great Videos!

[@lizludchak580]

Totally off topic, but I love the way you two look at each other. You can tell you love each other and get along so well. So nice to see! Keep up the great work, I look forward to see how you organize the shed.

[@maureenfitzgerald1895]

Thank you for defending and sharing your philosophy- you inspire with every video, & the respect/love you share for each other, combined with your deep faith, are the glue. You will likely never know the full impact of your KZbin witness! I appreciate you & am grateful for each new one. Love Leo, too. Keep going & stay with your plan! You're a blessing

[@martinolsen5040]

I've been in renovated travel trailers and in new Tiny Homes. The travel trailers are so much more cumfy and livable. Her is something to consider! My friend renovated a similar trailer. After living in it a year, he built a pavilion around the the whole thing to keep the rain and snow permanently off the roof and siding. Keeps his home cooler in the summer also as the home has shade.

[@tallulahbell2844]

This is a great video, I hope lots of people learn from you guys, I love love it. Watched many of your videos and by far, this is my favorite. Love it, thank you for sharing.

[@johnilko2964]

It is unbelievable how much your son looks and sounds like you. One would almost think you had two channels. As far as tiny living, it is surprising how much you can enjoy it. We moved up from 240 sgft to a whopping 350 sgft. Our friends think we are crazy when we say we miss the smaller space. We have been debt free for over 15 years. We have become quite content with what we have, and are really bothered when we have to replace something. God Bless, and thanks for sharing. We feel you are our friends. PS we really l enjoy your Tea with Jesus. (Although I have coffee while my wife Sarah has the tea.)

[@doxiechick7277]

You two are adorable, together! You bring a smile to my face :)

[@jenthegirlsauntie8607]

My husband and I lived in an RV for 5 yrs. We loved it! The only thing I missed was a bathtub. So my hubby went to Tractor Supply and bought me a 110 gal animal trough and an on demand water heater that runs on propane. He set it up under an easyup with sides for privacy. That was 12 yrs ago and we are still using it this day. This might be a nice alternative to a hot tub for you, and there a no nasty chemical to deal with. Enjoy!

[@angelaangell8523]

You should consider getting a piece of property to make into an RV park. Lots of money to be made, less maintenance as you only need a slab & some hookups. The people maintain their own RV's. They pretty much stay full all the time. Lot's of people living in RV's now. Lots of rent money to be made & you could retire soon.

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

I've considered that. Also, I drive an 18 wheeler and I park it in a lot about a mile from here. Truck parking spots can cost as much as $150/month to rent. I've thought about buying an acre or two, and making it into a truck parking lot. I don't have to maintain a slab or hookups. Snowplowing is the only expense. 30 trucks spots could bring in really good money.

[@angelaangell8523]

sounds like a good idea.

[@cherylbadger7790]

You are both so blessed with the talent to build and decorate your home! I may be living in a van for my retirement, not by choice, but will make the very best of it. With Jesus in my corner, I can't fail! Love you both!!

[@amycrafts2012]

I hope many young people watch and learn from you two. What great teachers you both are.

[@barrongl]

I just love ya'll !!! You've both really helped shape a new perception for me !!

[@imahick5723]

Thank you both for a very informative video. Your commitment to tiny house living is clear. So that it has worked out for you. It is certainly a very warm and cozy place!

[@phebefriddle9133]

Solution maybe to the sun-room, floating wood floor and for insulation Mylar backed foam sheets. They don't take up a lot of room and they can be used right up against the roof and walls like ply-wood they are about 3/4" to1" thick. You can also add them to the under side of the floor. Then add a wood stove to the room for heat....just a thought. Less cost than a new room for sure. New to following your channel, went on a marathon really enjoy watching your videos. Hope to join the ranks of the debt free soon.

[@loisintheusa9931]

I have viewed,many tiny homes on line. Yours is far and away the best and so very, very cozy.

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Thank you! 😊

[@SteelyPaw]

Blown in insulation, that sticky stuff like they use in roller skating ranches might be something to check into for the sun room. If you put a portable propane heater or wood stove, could you use the sun room in the winter as is for just once in awhile? U could also carry the portable propane heater out to the shed if you wanted to work in there during the winter. I do that with my little craft shop as I like to work with wood. A 5 gallon charcoal propane tank with a 20,000 BTU heater and that will warm a pretty good area and a tank or two would last you all winter as it does me.

[@isabelcastela7153]

love you both to😊...always find myself smilling when I'm watching your videos...😊😊😊

[@heathersteeves9297]

I think it is wonderful what you lovely folks are doing...you are an inspiration!!!

[@ashleyporter2029]

Love you two💟😊 So much wisdom and love between you two! I'm a long way off from retirement, but your ideas and simple living philosophy make me excited not fearful of retirement 😊

[@grumpyartist9416]

God has blessed you Two in ways that many people would not understand. Thank-you for acknowledging your blessings! You are an inspiration to me.

[@LibertyLeslie]

Your really such a blessing...I see a tiny house in my future having moved from a 4 bedroom Queen Anne in New Orleans to homelessness {from the same economic crisis tht effected you ) to now living in a Las Vegas one bedroom guesthouse my Grandmother didn't want to use.I see you collect coffee cups like I do...I think I will be getting rid of mine slowly since I find I only use the hand potted ceramic ones.all the gifted Christmas mugs work mugs, and souvenir cups just collect dusk, hold a bit on nostalgia that gradually wears off...kind of like my tee shirt collection did

[@vwalden8275]

Humbly would like to add a few thoughts. We started in a mobile home I was living in when we married, then bought a larger one, then a small starter home, then another large mobile, moving from one into another as we sold them, and totally debt-free. Then we bought a large home (before they were building megahouses) debt-free and then the trouble started, when we took out an equity loan to do some things. NEVER get into debt..ever...anyone. You don't know the future! I was a broker and my hub an agent. We saw people get into tons of debt to 'get rich' by flipping houses and land. We are now, finally, ONLY thanks to God miraculously debt-free again as of last week. So, here are my thoughts you could consider, sweet couple: I would not rent out your RV tiny house because of who would be interested in that home and its' age and risks with the wood stove with a tenant, plus the upkeep of the land. I checked what I think is your area in $/sf of condos, which can be $100+- it looks like, not knowing exactly where you are. My suggestion is to consider looking at a condo as a rental property because of less upkeep, security, lower taxes, etc. You would then have a paid off tinyhouse you're in and enjoy, a condo as a rental unit..and almost no-upkeep comparatively to a house, which condo also should bring you rent at as good a net profit as a house. It would also be a possibility for you, when you are older and don't want the upkeep of the property you're on now, or of a house in general, to move into the condo yourself. You could sell the RV tinyhouse at that time at a nice profit and purchase another condo/rental property. Thanks for listening. That's very simple and suggested on the basis of what your needs/wants seem to be from your comments. You already know the headaches that could result from going into any kind of business involving starting a park, parking lot, etc., etc. But just depends on your goals, of course.

[@ozma639]

I love your videos! The love you share comes through and makes it almost a tonic for the world weary. Tiny living can be great if you stay on top the clutter and you two seem to have it down. Have a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!

[@theresabrown1272]

Enjoyed another video from a sweet couple ! While we don’t have a tiny house I’ve appreciated listening to your ideas and your thoughts about experiences being more valuable than possessions . In my “ tiny” way I’ve begun to rethink some things . In addition I just enjoy watching you both! You seem very kind and loving towards one another😊😊

[@sarahj.5970]

I just love having found you the past few days...so glad to find an entry tonight...I love your house and property....lovely...thank you for helping all of us with so much...it is all about so much more....Peace be with you. ..having fun with all the past videos...thank you!!! Would love a hands on and sort and store and toss and paper education video every once in awhile..it is such a huge lesson one has to keep learning..like the bible and faith...you two look beautiful tonite...such a lovely loving couple...thank you..thank you...Sarah.....your guys age.....pretty chilly here in Montana..

[@joycet.3040]

God bless you folks. I realy enjoy watching your videos. I have a question to ask you: Have you prepared your tiny house for a wind storm? When I was a kid my parents and I lived in a single-wide mobile home. Dad secured the trailer by wrapping a cable on each end and in the middle over the roof and attached to poured cement into the ground. It survived two bad windstorms. The trailer frame was twisted a little but we never lost our home at least.

[@reneed1553]

I am very glad that I found your KZbin channel. I have enjoyed so very much you sharing your experience and home. I love your tiny home. It's a dream I have. Stay in your cozy home. ty and God bless you.

[@nosybutnice7538]

And as for the sunroom, have you thought about using those interlocking rubber or foam mats on the floor and a little solar heater? It wouldn't help if its bitter cold, but it may extend the amount of time per year you could use it. We actually did that with a sun porch once. We got to use it until November instead of October, and could start using it in March instead of April. So we got two extra months out of it per year 😊

[@fancysfolly8937]

You're an inspiration..my husband and I are still in our bigger house...we were flooded by Hurricane Harvey...when we get thru with the redo of the house..I think I want to downsize...I'm tired of being a slave to a house

[@pippageorge3537]

I agree that avoiding debt is the best way to go! So much easier to save with no debt, and WAY LESS stress! I'm working toward that, now.

[@nicolaasedietenbroek9948]

Another option is to make your porch more weather friendly. If you can use that during winter your living space would become much larger

[@kerplunk8011]

I'm with you on this. You already have made a great home ( Tiny House) and we don't get younger and we need to keep our foot print as tiny as passable.

[@fugitivetattoo]

you could stay and upgrade, roof trusses, fur out the exterior and add a clap board or cedar shingle facade. Construction would not encroach on your day-to-day living and it could be done one section at a time as finances permit. sweet it would look like a little gingerbread house...cuuuuuute!

[@fancysfolly554]

The fact that Bill is a builder makes it a wonderful deal for y’all....your little place is adorable...what more do you need! But It prob would not be as worthwhile for someone who did not have building skills..

[@68carolinas]

I totally agree with your thoughts. I only have one idea to possibly help extend the time you can use the screen room in fall/spring. I noticed that you are using the grizzly wood stove now, if you still have the small stove use it in the sun room when you are going to be out there. Oh on the topic of the screen room, if you did want to insulated the roof, I have seen sprayed foam insulation used but can be spendy....just a thought. God bless.

[@indiopeltier9758]

I will shovel your snow for ya, :-),5 years in Minneapolis Minnesota snow shoveling professional haha(Build that tiny house) .Godbless yall ,keep up the good work.Your Be anxious for nothing video helped me alot.Thanks!

[@markzraik9268]

Hi, Love to watch your vids. I have found that when it comes to new rv's, a brand new unit can have maintenance issues right out of the box, so to speak. It's disappointing yet true. You made the right choice, especially with your skill set. Bravo!!

[@barber-girl8372]

having a great man with tools is a must have..blessings to you..

[@GenerallySmiling]

Words so wise....turn a stressful thing around...make it an adventure! I love that! The things you are mentioning that you need to do to live in a tiny house, I am doing all that anyway living in my "bigger" house. And I have a huge mortgage. I could do without so much hassle and expense and live just as well.

[@raefonevah7171]

I admire you both for your journey. Love your "live simple - live free" Philosophy AND realization where all good things come from....congrats. I am in 575 sf, but have a mortgage and having hard time convincing wife to downsize further, which means moving away from her friends. You are so fortunate to own the land as that is the biggest negative that many tiny followers dont realize. Much more easy to use an RV or mobile than find a place to park a tiny house. Love your videos. God Bless.

[@blessedbygod3430]

I completely agree that you learn to adapt to your abode. I am also debt free in a relatively "small" house and I LOVE IT!!! I would never get bigger...I am content and contentment is a wonderful thing!

[@CharlotteFairchild]

You had a renovation. Our church got a mobile building for a food pantry for the church. It was painted and looked new. I like the Tea with Jesus!

[@bethsherrill]

We raised two wonderful kids in 600 square feet. It kept us close. I worry a lot as we just moved across country and bought a 900 sq ft home to retire in, unfortunately with mortgage. I home if the bottom ever falls out for us as it did for you, we are lucky enough to find something so small, cozy and livable.

[@pimpcford397]

love your vlogs. I just subscribed earlier this morning. God bless you both. you are an inspiration to me. I will keep you all in my prayers and you all pray for me. thanks. Charlie

[@Ritterkritterz]

Watched several of your videos tonight. Blessings to you. We are downsizing and find that "things" do not mean much to us anymore in our mid 40's. What state do you live in? I saw the snowstorms in the last video.

[@brandilee520]

My husband and I use to live in an 1,800 sqft. house and then moved into an older (renovated) double wide trailer that is half the size of our old place. There's the two of us, 2 dogs, a cat and 2 birds. I was so worried that downsizing so much would make me feel cramped but after going through everything we owned and getting rid of a lot of stuff I've found that we have more than enough space for all of us (one of our dogs is a 90 lb. German Shepherd). If we didn't have all the animals I'm sure we could easily live in a smaller space, but I just love my fur babies too much to ever give them up. :)

[@roxanapanaro252]

Merry Christmas to you and your family.🎄🎄🎄🎁🎁🎁

[@b57ecv]

I saw a person on here who did a side door shipping container, that was gorgeous inside, I think it was living big in a tiny house channel, what I fought was good about it was the strength of it and the ability to easily move to anywhere in the world, it was so beautifully done.

[@jimmorita6488]

inspiring!! re summer house, I think all humans are overcoming many things around us including seasons; so, why not try to overcome winter by converting yours into 4 seasons, which will be a major triumph for you and us too. you can build new columns at 4 corners ( little higher) plus extra 2 to support the structure. put up extra roof on top of them to enable you not to hear any more of missiles of rain. a thought.

[@simplylivingstone731]

Over 10,000 woohoo you are growing. .. congratulations! !

[@pathan232]

Maybe weatherize the sunroom. Put in a separate heater, and air conditioner. You would be able to use it all year, except for extreme cold or hot weather.

[@krsusort]

Tiny house living is a process. I think a very good one. We do not need as much as we have been taught. It is so nice to see you both working harmoniously in the process.

[@jniafowler2800]

Yes, insulating the sun room just means you have to pay to heat or cool it. But you could build a crib around it and insulate the ceiling from above. Small and simple is great. I know. I don't have to clean 3 bathrooms every day anymore. Happy days.