Solo Mom Built This Affordable Tiny Home - $25k Invested

[@lindanelson3092]

Tree trampoline is THE most clever use of space I’ve ever seen! Lucky kiddos to have you as a mom!

[@TinyHomeTours]

Agreed! A kiddo's absolute DREAM. 😊

[@lisetteem588]

agreed. i would have done it a bit lower but maybe theres animals there?

[@strawberrykatnz]

​@@TinyHomeTours Not just for kids hahaha I want to grab a book and read up there😂

[@me4654]

How many square feet do you have and if you eventually wanted to frame out the shower would you have to get a permit for that? 3 township's away they have micro tiny houses only 4 exist it almost looks like their sleeping in the connected garage have a feeling they were built for the miners which are closed now, some manufacture's homes with lots of land I defiantly couldn't stay here the Mayor wants everything commercial!

[@tammyjantzen9004]

What an awesome place for kids to grow up! As a kid, I loved hiking the area around our house, exploring the outdoors. I don't think 51K is bad for 3 acres considering it's 20 minutes from town! You go girl!!

[@TinyHomeTours]

Right?! And the tree net is so cool! Definitely a paradise for kiddos. 😊

[@LizKinney]

🎉😂😢😮😅😊

[@aa-kh9ex]

Total respect. What a price. She is in total control of her life. Great place and all that land. A $300 a month mortgage is affordable. Better than renting a piece of land.

[@coloringjenn1975]

She's awesome and her children are blessed to have her and be able to live a life full of adventures! She seems very well versed about building tiny! Good for her, she's such an inspiration ❤ Great video once again❤

[@lisetteem588]

well with that net in the trees.. pretty lucky~~~~~~~

[@noBearAdventures]

This woman is winning. Her kids are winning. Awesome place, and awesome vibe

[@DawnOldham]

What a hard worker she is! She's very competent in so many ways and I know she will be just fine because she is living well within her means! I'm guessing her next tiny house will have indoor facilities. For me, I would need to use a little extra wood to build some privacy around the shower and a true outhouse, as well. 😂 Best wishes to her as she continues to live and think outside of the box! ❤

[@lisetteem588]

i must have fallen asleep or it came after she mentioned poop.. i would want an indoor and outdoor bathroom.

[@suezaple4950]

I think I would have tried to put in an indoor bathroom as thier is enough room for a small one, or at least a outhouse. love the trampoline and kitchen area , storage . Murphy beds would be cool. But that is me .

[@Poeticfloetic]

*there is enough room

[@stephaniekunce5192]

I agree. I'm too old now to go outside to use the bathroom. They get a few feet of snow. No way am I going through snow to use the bathroom.

[@imapisces1]

Great job! You had a nosy neighbor in that forest paradise gossip about no permit to authorities?! Good grief. Karens are everywhere!

[@ListedInTheSouth]

Yea, I was surprised too.

[@goodnessgrayson]

Yeah I was disappointed someone would call and complain when this woman is doing so well for herself and kids. Leave her alone 😔

[@braun3659]

This gal is so happy-go-lucky. What an amazing place for the kids and her to make memories.

[@wesleypulkka7447]

Great attitude and very resourceful approach to living small! Go Kat!

[@MuslimahBuilder]

I appreciate everything about her and all that she shared so transparently

[@jaymedina3142]

This is exactly the kind of land I'd LOVE to find! Beautiful property! Amazing build, so frugal! Don't know about the outside bathroom "facilities", but to each their own.

[@ListedInTheSouth]

@jaymedina3142...Yea, the bathroom situation was different. What about privacy for the kids? Maybe a curtain situation can be put up temporarily.

[@DJ-ef8fn]

I agree, if it was warm year around, i could maybe handle it.. nope, no way i could handle going out in the cold. The kids are young tho and so is she, maybe as she gets older she'll add on..i imagine kids will want their own spaces too. I love it tho and you can't compete with living out in nature..and wow that Ikea kitchen is awesome!!

[@denisephillips9269]

No outside toilet or shower for me....I am the bait for any biting insects! Lol...only imdoors for me😅

[@suzannecranford6819]

I love Kat's home and "compound." Beautiful job! Thanks for the insight and tour! 💗

[@cynditemesy9748]

I could never do it but whatever works for you and makes you happy! I need a bathroom, a working toilet, and shower, etc. and laundry! Good Luck!

[@charmainewalker8627]

😮me too

[@patricelockertanthony7630]

She has a working toilet. You want a toilet you don’t have to think about when using it.😂

[@thereseshine7506]

Beautiful home and property. Amazing prices on your cabinets. Love the trampoline too!

[@Floating.Swords]

Kat is totally awesome. I like her energy!

[@C.Samuel-b4u]

Awesome 🎉 congrats. So happy seeing this strong and wise mom showing her children the lengths a parent will go to provide for her family ❤

[@SherilDHowse]

Great land, but I think it would have been better to build an in-door bathroom. What do you do when it's cold or snowing? Great land buy! Beautiful attitude!

[@bonnies9861]

What a beautiful home you have built ~ and you are giving your boys the BEST life ever!! Do you really go to the bathroom outside in the winter?? Oh my goodness, dont you freeze to the seat? Enjoy every moment of every day. Sending you light, love, peace, joy and abundance always! I love you.

[@sonyas.5639]

Wow, this is awesome build…For 25k it’s really impressive…Thank you for showing us your house! Great job on building it…Blessings to you and your family 😊

[@KerryBlue72]

Smart & SWEET SET UP ‼️🙌🏼😍❤️🩷🫵🏼💪🏼

[@user-dp1mq8sh5i]

This is amazing!! The kiddos are so blessed to have you! I love watching your journey!

[@lucieudem]

I would close the wardrobe (except the coats section) and put a projector inside as well or put arts :)

[@denisebd1000]

I love it. You can get a toaster oven to help with your cooking needs also.

[@ListedInTheSouth]

So true Denise.

[@joannedobkin3363]

Air fryer is great for almost everything

[@kjwolfe8907]

Beautiful tour! 🎉😊 What à great living space. Way to go Kat! And Tiny House Tours!

[@TinyHomeTours]

So glad you enjoyed it, and that Kat took the time to share her rad tiny home with us! :)

[@kerynl.sanchez9891]

I’m okay with most things but a PRIVATE bathroom is an absolute non negotiable. At least building walls around it!

[@hollyvick181]

Awesome! Love the fridge and tree net. I'm shocked you can do all that plus build a cabin with a hair stylists' income!😊

[@create2liberate]

Love your setup!! organization makes me happy

[@chrisschade6854]

Just on the kitchen YOU ROCK!! 👏👏👍

[@kalenagy]

bravo!!! i personally love the open home less hassle to find things. I want to turn my home into a duplex for several reasons. But lach the resources curently. So happy to see it done by someone. Love your backflip.

[@thinkplanetearth2946]

I admire her gumption, bravery, and optimism. Really liked the kitchen set up. However, I do not understand why she would put a toilet, (and shower), outside. If you have to go in the middle of a rainstorm, (or snowstorm), are you really gonna go out and sit on the John? I don't get it. She could've easily framed something out in the home since she was building from scratch. Or at the very least build an outhouse and enclose the outdoor shower. Makes no sense.

[@thewhowithin4283]

You started out decent and I wonder at the need to find some fault.....her choices Makes no sense....TO YOU! I am always so amazed how others have such strong opinions on others choices of lifestyle....just cuz you wouldnt live like this does NOT Invalidate someone else making the choices that work for them! It's just so small minded....and sad....really sad! Even if you think it, no need to share it unless your thinking others will agree with you ?? There are plenty that do....but I think Bambi says it best.....if you can't say nothing nice say nothing at all!! This young lady is an inspiration and she is living her life and creating a home that SHE likes....she did not invite any of us to live there with her (and it's kinda obvious why!) I lived in a van for 2 years (because I wanted to travel and say goodbye to family/friends before I moved internationally) I learned that the things we assume are necessities are actual luxuries and living abroad I now know this is true! I used a jug to pee in and bags to poop in, if I wasn't outside and could create my own toilet! And you know what? It was the best thing I did! Running water IS a luxury and each luxury you pay for either monetarily or with your ignorance and/or arrogance towards others .... I hope you don't just instantly get triggered and angry but maybe hear that your way or even the majority of your societies ways are the ONLy way or even the best way.....open your mind! It's an amazing world out there and you could expand and learn so much if you choose to be receptive.... But I know. I'm on the web/KZbin and it's easy to judge and criticize from behind a screen... Good luck to you.

[@Poeticfloetic]

​@@thewhowithin4283Not the dissertation 🙄

[@joannedobkin3363]

I didn’t hear a mention of heating the house when it’s cold ? I also agree an inside bathroom upgrade would help. Also a second loft will be necessary later kids grow fast. What I find amazing is all that she accomplished on her own. I cant put together furniture from ikea.

[@me4654]

I can't move it, at her age I probably could but I had to find an Animal friendly apartment & the 3rd floor was the only one 18yrs, ago and I can no longer do 39 stairs up and down with groceries😢

[@timepi437]

Thanks for sharing, you’ve set up a smart, great home for you and your kids. The net is fantastic! If you wanted to give a front to your wardrobe some curtain brackets and sheer curtain cover clutter, softens the space but is still easy access or can be left open too. For the shoes you could also have affordable trays that sit on the floor and effectively slide out like drawers- a little easier than reaching under. …and the term ‘go ham sauce’ made me chuckle!

[@shawnmcquillan3874]

How does shower/ toilet work in snow, ice, freezing temp?

[@kathrynvictoriabell]

We shower at the rec center! So it's a fun time or bucket shower inside! And dump water! Primitive and un ideal!

[@irenediego5676]

Beautiful home well organized love it. I am watching all tiny home to try to find a design that fits me. So I'll take designs here and there and put together what I like

[@TinyHomeTours]

Glad you're finding some inspiration, and best of luck with your tiny home! 🤗

[@jgator6694]

Your place is beautiful and cozy..your land is spectacular! You should be proud of all you have accomplished. Forgive me but the mother in me is concerned that there is no railing or barrier to your sleeping loft. I would be terrified that one of the kids could roll off the edge in their sleep. Doesn’t that concern you?

[@teresah.6696]

Exactly...definitely need some type of railing/barrier....you can get a couple of two by fours or slabs of wood. Better to be safe than sorry later. Kids can be playing and accidentally slip.

[@chrisschade6854]

PS I’d make a sandbag cement wall (mail Crete) wall just above your place in awe of an absolute down pour or snowfall it will divert away from the house

[@taschisim2255]

She is full of life and a great mom!

[@TinyHomeTours]

We wholeheartedly agree!💖

[@JB-eg1tb]

Very informative! Thank you for sharing your experience with your home.

[@ElwoodPDowd-ed7pc]

OMG … I’m really diggin’ that trampoline up in the trees !!! I NEED one of those !!!

[@kathrynvictoriabell]

@treenetwillys

[@ElwoodPDowd-ed7pc]

@@kathrynvictoriabell a million thanks!!

[@abbie5212]

Her courage is inspiring.

[@spottedtiger380]

That tree net is AWESOME 🤩

[@Helena1450]

I also lived in Spring, then Houston. Love your site!!

[@Kitty_cat2001]

Great place-you could buy a 2nd hand hutch for that section near the fridge? Australia

[@cinramirez8627]

Absolutely amazing! Great job!

[@TinyHomeTours]

To learn more about Kat's journey listen to our recent podcast episode with her! tinyhometours.buzzsprout.com/2191822/13791500-from-tiny-home-to-barndominium-with-kathryn-bell

[@patmcraig45]

I love your tiny house 🏠

[@JessicaNiles]

I love this mom and her tiny home!

[@strictlyconservative8777]

I love this.....love the colors! I could do this!

[@Rlaplante73]

Great job!

[@rubyokosi6946]

You are a smart resourceful woman and mother ❤ Good for you. Steer clear if the lady with the gossip

[@suzanzaman7942]

it is written thou shall not covet thy neighbors wife, for a reason. nosy neighbors that covet only find happiness when they are snitches and don't mind their own business. Great job! you did the work to make your dream come true. I'm looking into tiny home living. far far away from nosy neighbors, I live in cottage country now but renting, I have no problem living deep in the woods, I've had many experiences with bears, moose deer and other animals and I've never had a problem. I'm 51 years old, and living alone is peace and tranquility can't wait to start my tiny home living.

[@cherylmoser6383]

Love Kat and her tiny❤!

[@alallen2767]

Lovely! Stay safe.

[@POOCHIESCLOSET]

Thanks for sharing.

[@TinyHomeTours]

Thanks for watching! We're stoked that Kat took the time to share her home with us! 😊

[@Kristenoyinbo]

This home is brilliant I love it

[@Winniebago]

Considering I've seen literal SHEDS going for 8k this is phenomenal!

[@me4654]

Plus you have to find land! 51,000 I'd have to ask for half the land😂

[@nancyreed5062]

You are a genius! Thank you for sharing all the details of your build. I love your beautiful home! What state are you in, please? I will be praying over you and your two children.

[@TinyHomeTours]

Kat lives in Colorado! 😊

[@melindaczibula5903]

Amazing! :) Good job girl! And doing this with two little dudes ;). I have one teen Boy as a Single Mom and this is my absolute dream to live in nature in a Tiny house :). Inspiring!

[@patrickmasterson3848]

Having open closets takes some getting used to, but it's worth any trade-off. Most people are like you: if they don't see it, they lose track of it. You have to get past the notion that your guests will see your shirts... eventually it become no biggie.

[@BecomingMoreSelfSufficient]

Awesome you did a great job!

[@HollyVick]

love the net thing!

[@Tamaraisalive]

Inspiring video. Thank you

[@GrandmaSandy]

Thanks so much for another great video and sharing what you can do with a little bit of money and a lot of hard work. Thanks for sharing what you’ve accomplished.

[@TinyHomeTours]

Thanks for watching! We're so honored to share amazing and inspiring stories like Kat's. 🫶

[@patricelockertanthony7630]

Freedom. ❤

[@widowswatch6610]

In the winter???? a shower and toilet Outside??? Or you did say living in the summer only…….I think.. it is a great place!!!! You are a go getter. Good job!!! Maybe later you will build a outhouse for privacy……👍

[@patricelockertanthony7630]

She said that the outdoor shower area wasn’t finished yet. She said that the kitchen sink is also used (temporarily) for small personal needs. She said that, originally, the plan was for only Summer use, but that those plans had to shift. You may want to listen again.

[@lisetteem588]

I love the big doors. i dont understand bifolds when you can have what you have. x

[@joyhobbs5431]

the space beside the ref is perfect to build a pantry, just an idea

[@LHMack]

The fridge is so cool

[@ListedInTheSouth]

Living on 3 acres of land & still had a neighbor to report on her tiny home structure 😮.

[@Sunnysunshine208]

I know there is always a spy in the sky🤬🤬🤬.

[@ListedInTheSouth]

@@Sunnysunshine208 Seems like it.

[@latonyalee7821]

That was my thought exactly. That was just ridiculous and I wouldn't explained anything to the neighbor. She's on 3 acres on a mountain. You can't escape certain people, no matter what you do.

[@ListedInTheSouth]

@@latonyalee7821 It's so crazy.

[@pameladenise1452]

Nice ! You made a beautiful home

[@RimshaBakht]

I am an avid watcher and big fan of tiny homes. I wish i could build one for me in future

[@emperorkalel]

This lady is my HERO! 💪

[@TinyHomeTours]

Kat is such an inspiration! Stoked to share her beautiful home and story. 🤩

[@emperorkalel]

@@TinyHomeTours Yes, she is a true inspiration!

[@patriciasizemore6196]

Very nice, you made a wonderful home for your children and yourself... Where did you buy your sofa?

[@lorihutton9535]

If only I could borrow you 😂. I have a exterior of a ( what was going to be ) hunting shack. No insulation, exterior finished only. Metal roof! I have a camper to live in while I build the interior out. Any advice, what to look out for? I have no children but I rescue large, well all animals. The exterior is one board OSB something i think its called. It resembles board n batten. I pressure washed then sprayed n brushed on Thompson water seal in clear. Far as ive got, but to get to this property, I gotta open three more gates. I'm all the way in back. My gate is beside a creek, you can't go any further. I loved your land and home. I'm in Tennessee, my land is kinda played out like yours. The owner all around my property passed away. The children broke it up all around me. Oh, the net in the trees. It must be heaven to be up in the trees for you and your children. What fun y'all are having. You have a great afternoon- 🌹🌳💗

[@haf2567]

Wow for that amount I'll have a full House in my country the difficult thing is seeing that amount of money it's like looking for a black goat when it goes back the chances are slim. But beautiful home for your standard I believe it is next to nothing at your standard.

[@artworksphotography4682]

WHAT!??😂

[@Poeticfloetic]

Are you that slow? 😂​@@artworksphotography4682

[@TheKatiness]

Hucking fell at some of the negative, judgemental comments here!! Most clearly didn't watch the whole video bc their comments were actually answered in it. And her kids will be perfectly fine. They're obviously loved and have a perfect place to grow in nature and will adapt well to change. Mom's a hard worker and not an addict. Jeez ppl. Y'all need to dismount those high fn horses. 🙄

[@ej3016]

15:38 foundation of ??? will you guys be living tiny until this other structure is built - watched twice but not sure of what your plans are - much success with the build - enjoy life with your guys in this incredible location 🇨🇦🙏

[@Lilibet0]

2:56 you can automate the process and even remap the system to streamline the process

[@dawnalfonso9356]

Awesome ❤

[@teagoldleaf4137]

Awesome !😊

[@sweluhu29]

I think you need rails for safety especially for the kids.

[@bigbore442001]

Nice. What is your source of water? Do you have a well or do you buy water, and have it delivered into a cistern system? Thank you.

[@teresah.6696]

It would drive me nuts to look at my clothes and other belongings everyday in my living area...sliding barn door would look great or put up curtains.

[@MichaelMassie]

What I learned: No one in this family is afraid of heights.

[@dsmck70]

Love this setup ❤

[@dawncrawford6806]

YOU HAVE IT ALL TOGEATHER REALLY IMPRESSED WITH WHAT YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED

[@Poeticfloetic]

*together

[@ellahansing7175]

Nice work 👏 🎉

[@vickydittfield9822]

Proud of you

[@dollworld3256]

Very awesome and organized

[@chrisschade6854]

Inspiring 👍👏👏

[@scottcates]

not too shabby

[@helaynelehman668]

She totally goes Ham Sauce on organization and FUN!!!! 😂

[@TinyHomeTours]

Officially incorporating ham sauce into the daily lingo! Love it. 🤩

[@vickytimmerman1365]

Delightful

[@nofurtherwest3474]

I kinda feel like I'm watching an episode of Portlandia. But in a good way. Very cool.

[@IllogicalThinker]

Thank You for VIdeo

[@TinyHomeTours]

Thanks for watching! 🤗

[@2OGsInDa904]

I so wish I could afford a tiny house❤

[@yvifee]

Wow! 👏👏👏💖☺️

[@chrisschade6854]

Ouch $51,000 for 3 Acres so $17,000 ish/acre for a non-tillable on a big hill in Colorado Thank you for sharing, I thought it would be much lower Eesh need to look into other states. What are they pricing farmers acres in CO?!?!

[@TinyHomeTours]

Land in CO definitely isn't cheap, our first thought was that 51k for 3 acres close to town was a pretty good deal! 😊

[@chrisschade6854]

@@TinyHomeTours in 5-10 years your value double (scary to say)

[@wiskey2000]

@@chrisschade6854 There is land for sale near me outside of Philly that is almost $200,000 for only 4 acres. My first thought hearing the price she paid in CO was, "Wow! So cheap!" It's crazy how different prices are for land around the country.

[@imissmydog]

51,000 for 3 acres in CO is an amazing deal. Great investment!

[@roxannedirham53]

Does a bear $#!t in the woods? YES. AND SO DOES THIS FAMILY.

[@kathrynvictoriabell]

Best comment ever 😂❤