Her DIY Alaskan 10'x18' Shed Tiny House - Living Simple & Free For $3k

[@TinyHomeTours]

I have spent 5 Summers in Alaska and Jodie is perfect example of a typical Alaskan women, willing to get after it to live the life she wants to live. I hope all of you enjoy the video!

[@paulortiz8063]

I've got a Patsy Cline cassette too! And it still sounds good!!!

[@abcdelightfullmnoperson4828]

What is Golenhowers?

[@sandyunderwood8772]

@@paulortiz80637

[@elementalsound7186]

that's easy when youre on your parent's land

[@leslie4551]

abcDELIGHTFUL lmnoPERSON golden hour = In photography, the golden hour is the period of daytime shortly after sunrise or before sunset, during which daylight is redder and softer than when the Sun is higher in the sky. The period of time right before sunrise and shortly after sunset is called the "magic hour," especially by cinematographers. Wikipedia

[@rosalynmartin519]

The tiny home, the lake, and family close by, definitely a blessing. 💙💙💙

[@lingling7366]

💙💙💙🤝

[@mountainman4859]

Drawback… having to trapze out to the outhouse at 2am at -30 degrees, and in warmer weather dodge Grizzleys in the dark.

[@Brownkilla]

It’s pretty much a glorified play house for a woman-child

[@briannahanson6394]

@@Brownkilla she isn’t playing in it 😂 she is living in it very different

[@progamerkiller64]

Agree it's so Beautiful 🥺🤩🥰😍

[@CeeCee630]

Love this house’s clean, minimalistic look. So refreshing after seeing so many tiny houses stuffed to the gills with so many finishes/surfaces and possessions.

[@wheelie642]

Humans assume God is love so if you love then you are with God. If you believe there is a God and Jesus was his son who died on the cross for you then you are going to heaven. Yet humans replace God everyday with forms of entertainment everything they can think of replacing worship and the word of God and most importantly doing the will of God. Atheists are kind loving people who will burn alive for all of eternity so I tell you now love is not the way to salvation Jesus is.

[@VATROU]

It's a lovely home no matter how close you are to your parents. Although I too would prefer a shower and bathroom it's great you have your folks nearby makes family gatherings a bit easier.

[@ruthdavin9134]

Maybe soon she can have a small bathroom added with shower, toilet and small sink w/small cabinet.That could be a goal for her.

[@nmr6988]

I loved this video. This is how the new Nuclear Family lives. You have your own place but you're still close to your family. Not for everyone, but in these odd times having your tribe around can be a survival essential. And how nice to see a family that wants to stick together.

[@dinglebarry528]

Her dog is super cute!! Great job on her home. It’s very lovely. She did a great job! Very neat, clean, organized. Glad that she is thinking of her safety and incorporated safety features. It’s also dark much of the day in the winter so the flood lights are a great idea.

[@larrylipshitz9430]

You are the luckiest and most blessed person in the world to have what you have! Always be thankful to whom or what ever you worship!

[@miriamanderson6146]

That’s so true about purging. My son kept bugging me to buy a big house. Then, he went to Costa Rica and experienced how many people live with almost nothing. My son is very grateful of what we have now and is now content living in a 4-bedroom house (small bedrooms). I think people need to travel abroad and see what other people have in other countries.

[@elleh3495]

really like her home and how practical she is. looks like the most perfect plot of land🍂☕️🍂

[@georgegibson707]

Jodie has such a nice personality. Beautiful location on the lake too.

[@shay4705]

Beautiful home. I would add a small bathroom but to each their own. Beautiful job.

[@novembermiss]

This is in my top three favorite tiny house tour videos--a place I could actually see myself living in! The owner did an exceptional job--I especially love the kitchen and the overall main floor layout. Really well done!

[@CelestionPhoenix]

I love that she has a cassette collection! Love her style and her hair is gorgeous! Great use of space!

[@Zekesquad]

I like the pressed flower idea. From each place she visited. Very sentimental.😊

[@deepsea5107]

Jodie: well done, on your tiny house design/build! It looks like you and your parents came up with a win/win situation for you both. You have your own inexpensive and efficient way to live, your parents have someone they trust to keep an eye on their cabin. Keep on living your dreams; life is truly too short not to! BTW: I had to use an outhouse for about 2 years. It isn't as bad as people think, as long as you set it up properly for your situation.

[@sks7438]

She still has the comfort of her parents close. Probably free land use too.

[@back2the80s]

And can wash clothes and take showers

[@qrm8772]

Yes.I am very frustrated as zoning in my state prohibits simple living like this.

[@lsmithdixon]

@@qrm8772 she said shes on her parents land. Here, in.my statee, as long as theres already a house on the land in a rural area, you can do this same thing (put another house as long as it fits the size.) Ex, here you.can have an.acre of land i believe can house a permanent house and a 1,200 sq ft.max additional house or trailer. And i believe a larger or more additional homes for a bigger lot.

[@denisephillips9269]

And her parents electric. Guess I'm in a cynical mood....she really has it easier than others who really are on their own.....but the outhouse?????No Way😖....and a bucket for gray water...carry a jug of water...no thanks. She does rough it but mom and dad are there to help. So many of these small house owners have family members who are in the construction business. Makes it 100% easier to consider. Hunting.....keeps meat stored at her parents I suppose. Soooo...still dependant on parents....but that's not all bad. Beautiful area 😊

[@perpetualmotion8090]

It is a plus knowing someone who will let you use a part of their land, but not all of us are that fortunate. I'm quickly realizing my dream of my very own tiny home fading away due to the fact there's no available land around in my area to even put one of these homes on and I don't mean rent a space in a park (I'm currently in an apartment...been there, done that). Ridiculous zoning restrictions plus developers buying up the land to build horrid cookie cutter houses is very depressing, so where are people who want their OWN tiny home on our OWN land supposed to go? We are not rich, just everyday people struggling wanting to fulfill our lives with simple living in a tiny home. Definitely a dream crusher.

[@EskieDixon]

I like the fact that she mentions both safety and defense against wild animals and humans. Truly a wise woman.

[@oxertz5004]

I lived in a shed alone outside the main house when I was 9-14, and the outhouse doesn't seem that bad despite what people are saying lol, even in the late night hours. I'd definitely need a wet room being in Alaska though, the hair freezing is no no go for me 😂 this house is so nice and looks great, I'm glad she loves it!

[@TruthQuest4700]

Have you considered using a "chamber pot" similar to what folks used to do before they had indoor toilets to pee in late at night rather than trekking out in the cold weather with the moose and bear, better yet, a portable diverted composting toilet?

[@LIVEINPEACE2023]

Oh, that's fantastic idea!!! 💡👍

[@themoviedealers]

I like an incinerating toilet, which lights your poop on fire.

[@amandawilcox9638]

@@themoviedealers Got electricity? If so, that's... interesting! 🤭🤭🤭

[@chrisitinabobinski3798]

Honey bucket.

[@melissafields3376]

I rigged up my own variation of portable toilet/chamber pot. It works great!! The coolest part it's hidden inside an ottoman! People come to visit and they have no idea that they're sitting on top of my toilet

[@freedomdove]

The interruption at the 5:00 mark really took away from this presentation. Could totally do without it. Plug yourself at the beginning or the end, and it would be better.

[@DawnOldham]

Agreed. It was just awful!

[@Sarcasticbarber]

freedom dove yeah, it was super abrupt.

[@hopeinparis]

100%. It was abrupt and obnoxious.

[@yazajag]

It actually startled me and was a bit upsetting I fast forwarded. Yes place at end or beginning of video not the middle. Smh.

[@familybills2908]

Came to the comments bc I knew someone had to also think that interruption was so misplaced (and loud).

[@butwereallsombdyspecial]

I've watched this several times. It's the perfect setting for any home.

[@rickowen4410]

Her travels and her lifestyle now are ways she has directed herself to learn more about the world and life. Good stuff. I wish her the best.

[@alexisloperfido3739]

She is such an inspiration, I also live just 5 miles outside of wasilla and have been wanting to build a tiny house like this for a long time. I've been looking at properties daily, and different ideas for tiny house building. She has answered so many questions and solidified for me that this is the way I want to go. What was holding me back is the long cold winters, but she's convinced me I can do it. So awesome, even seen her around town before🤣 maybe next time I'll reach out haha

[@annsilliman6184]

You should say hi to her and tell her u saw the video

[@Gongkiat]

I love watching living off-grid videos but one things always come in my mind is how safe it is living in the forest where we don't know if there is any bad people or wild animals walking around your house in the middle of the night. And this video of Jodie and her tiny house answered my question well. There is no way you can sleep without having guns.

[@denverdubois5835]

Yeah, agree. The animal AND human AND weather issues mean there's no way I'd limit myself to an outhouse at night in the winter, though. I would definitely have a cassette or composting toilet in a little cupboard for night wees--especially in winter. Obviously in the daytime I could go outside. The animal consideration is actually the most serious, to me. If you get stuck in the outhouse at night in winter because of an animal, you could freeze--it's easy to say oh I'd shoot the bear or the moose, but that doesn't always stop them as quickly as you need and a moose or a grizzly could probably just knock that outhouse over. Yeah...no. I understand the difficulties and expense with indoor plumbing but you don't need plumbing for the kind of toilets one could easily use.

[@kcbowman4042]

@@denverdubois5835 animals are the least of the issues.

[@maxwelldavenport2589]

It's a risk you take and have to be aware of especially in the United States.

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

Really adorable little house with a stunning view! Have you thought of closing in the underside of your bed instead of leaving it like rafters? You could make them into doors, put hinges on them and pull the doors down for more storage. Winter clothes you aren’t using for instance! As a woman of “a certain age” and taking certain medication there would have to be some sort of commode receptacle. I would be doing wayyy more laundry then what I would care to be doing. You definitely are blessed to be able to have such a sweet little home! Just sitting out kn that delightful deck is worth it!

[@GrummanIsComin]

It looks cozy and comfortable, but I don’t think I could live in it. LOL 😆. Maybe there should be a small deck on the side which could be attached to the outhouse (making the outhouse closer). Then maybe it would slow down the moose traffic between the buildings...😁.

[@HMSkillBuilders]

that's what i thought too 🙂

[@Cpd0127]

Jodie's house is absolutely adorable. So warm and inviting. Looks like she has everything she needs.

[@estherstrategicadvisor749]

As a single woman there are two dangers she has to consider "the WILD ANIMALS & the WILD HUMANS, because, HUMANS!" The way she said it...😂

[@ruththomas1652]

I live in SE Alaska and am always armed when I go out into the woods. I tell people it is for protection from animals, particularly the two legged variety. It's how women in Alaska think, because it has like the highest cases of rape in the country.

[@leannekenyoung]

Wow Sounds like if you are going to be living in Alaska as a single woman you better know how to defend yourself!! I think it’s terrific that as a young woman she is so aware of her surroundings and knows how to protect herself, I’m sure her father wants to sure his little girl is always safe too!

[@J8n3eyr3]

"I sleep armed." Yeah. Single girls do that.

[@Casmige]

@@ruththomas1652 Re: "highest cases of rape in the country." I wonder just how many of these are by "Native" American Demographics.

[@MJ-zo5gb]

Well she said she was on her parents private property and her parents live in Alaska so she grew up in Alaska. I think it’s not an issue. 🤔🙂

[@BeauTylerMakesMusic]

The interruption at 5:00 was awful. Loud, abrasive, and weird. Put that stuff at the end.

[@b.robins7305]

Right

[@karissa586]

Ugh give him a break. You are paying nothing to enjoy this awesome content and be let into someone’s HOME to essentially snoop around and learn from them. Not only do the sponsors help Chris out a lot in making this possible, but there was literally the possibility for someone to WIN a tiny home. I’ve heard him address homelessness more then once and I think it’s awesome. What an amazing human to use his public platform in such awesome ways. Keep doing you Chris, *uck the naysayers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jottrn2359]

Yes! I don't mind the interruption so much, but please make sure the volume matches that of the rest of the content. Scared the shit out of me.

[@mrsm3442]

He scared me.

[@dawn4999]

Love the sofa. Perfect for the space and the decor.

[@chrisn.4136]

"The outhouse is not that bad", My wife would argue that. I too have a nice outhouse. Here's to nice outhouses!!!

[@lurindacoates5625]

Loved the video. I also entered sweepstakes. That would be such a life changer for who wins. Some more than others. I'm homeless so it would be awesome. I have been looking at tiny homes and customs vans for about 3 yrs. Would be beyond a dream come true. Good luck to all that have entered.

[@annconforti9294]

I hope you win.😊

[@stevengatewood2725]

Love the house, love the dog, and love Jodie's spirit.

[@marciaburrows7070]

Love the simplicity of this tiny house!!

[@karendeckman1694]

Awesome!!! My sister is stationed in Fairbanks Alaska, bought a home and renovated it to a bed n breakfast, doing good!!! 😃😘

[@marianfrances4959]

Love the loveseat! Exquisitely designed space on this one! 😉🇨🇦

[@elisabeasley317]

This adorable!! She did a great job!! Beautiful scenery, such a peaceful place.

[@Babaywayne93]

I just need a comfortable place to exist I love that speech that's what a lot of people need to realise and life will be a lot easier

[@georgehouse4747]

Very nice.. my place is about the same size.not completely done yet but nice to see your ideas

[@amyshomesteadanimals]

Oh my gosh, when that guy jumped in really loud at the 5 minute mark, I almost peed my pants!

[@familybills2908]

Very loud 📢📢📢

[@jenniferd264]

The Camera work must have special lenses, because that inside looks about 3X bigger from the inside then from the outside! This is the size of a shed I saw at Home Depot, and it felt a fraction of what this one here implies. I love the shelves 🙂 and maybe it’s not pretty, but that sofa looks so oh so Comfy and perfect! I would have to have the toilet inside. Not negotiable, at all. I love how her decor is what makes her happy and brings loving happy memories to mind. She’s done well for herself. Like most others tho.... family helped and it’s family land. I have no one.

[@beverlyscheidt583]

I still would have a composting toilet inside !!

[@BeeHash]

My dad has one. You don't smell shit

[@valerielove9837]

I agree. I would not want to go out at night . You never know what would be out there. Or she should have put it closer to the cabin

[@leannekenyoung]

Heck I was even thinking of a bucket for overnight and just get rid of it in the morning. I know when we used to go up north to the cottage before we had indoor plumbing, thats what we did. Most times when you prepare yourself before bed you usually don’t have to go out in the middle of the night anyway but if by chance you have to go...a bucket is always an easy and quick solution especially one with a tight fitting lid.

[@ccrbonline1752]

Especially in Alaska.

[@FeedScrn]

Heard that guys cannot pee in them.... have to sit down to pee?

[@virginia_in_the_rearview]

I love how she designed this home. Everything she needs and nothing she doesn't.

[@JPascal61]

Very nice tour, thank you sweet Jodie. Very nice tiny home.

[@boohoo4416]

I liked the space could do a lot of different designs with it. I'd have thought living in Alaska she would have had a woodburner for those long, cold Alaskian nights. I'd defo need an inside bathroom, no fun getting up at 3am needing a wee & having to venture outside with god knows what lurking around. ( yeah you can tell I read alot of horrors).

[@faithrada]

Agreed... even in northern New England you don't want to be totally reliant on electricity. Even a very small wood stove can be a life saver. Hopefully she has at least a back up generator to run a heater. Short term... it's awesome but.. long term issue... what if her parents were to move?

[@janiceoldham1794]

If you prefer not to go pee outside at night a five gallon bucket is a great solution. Put natural wood shavings or pine cat litter in it if you are squeamish. Line it with a trash bag if you must. I would not go to the outhouse at night in a land where bears, wolves and moose are a danger. Peace is worth a bit of struggle...

[@valerief1231]

That’s the best she shed I’ve ever seen! I would live out there too!

[@shabrinaz9877]

Growing up in the 90s with a family of 8, We always had the stovetop in semi outdoor area so It didnt stink and smoke out the house. No electric kettle or any food heater inside the home, yet somehow all 6 kids managed to have warm formula milk before bed everyday with hot water from the thermos. If We got hungry at night We just made some ramen outside together. As long as Dad updated the Playstations and the vcd players, We were happy.

[@mbharris9464]

Great job on your house Jodi and what a blessing to have those memories of building it with your dad!

[@VistaThaiGuy]

She sounds like Peace Corps material with some old values...I wonder if her parents are getting in the years...hence being close by.😎

[@maitai3539]

I would not tell anyone that I was living alone and I would have to have the bathroom in my house

[@CrackberryMe]

100% Agree

[@clarkclarke]

AGREED....so if its pouring down rain you go out in the rain to the bathroom????? does it not get cold as well???? .....I never understand how people with so much land build such tiny spaces .....at least put two sheds together or build onto that one ... I don't know.... she is happy ... I'm happy for her ...

[@karissa586]

She’s on her parents property. Ya know if she’s armed they all are. So a private property way out there in Alaska with multiple adults who live there, all armed.... ummm, she good!

[@marievillagran5442]

I so wanted to hear something about your sweet little dog...

[@elsjemassyn8921]

Me too 😁

[@ChorltonandtheWheelies]

I know! I kept waiting for her to stroke him/her! She didn't mention the walks or anything!! 😐

[@loisnewton1876]

I did also! Such a tiny dog, but adorable!

[@7Jennifer]

Kind of concerned that she has a doggy door. That little one could disappear like that. 😟

[@stopthatmikey]

Great little cabin! What a nice view of the lake too!

[@teriwright3118]

Beautiful location, i love your ideas of bedroom and livingroom furniture really keeps it cozy as well as comfortable.

[@WolfgangWilbois]

17:56 great view👍🏻 and a perfect place for a coffee Best wishes from Germany Wolfgang

[@dianaashton3317]

I would be going inside for one and two in winter and then dumping. Never understood why anyone would go to an outhouse especially in winter.

[@amandawilcox9638]

You can still find chamber pots in antique and collectable stores. Or online. (Autocorrect happened!)

[@livetravelwithMaryandMom]

Good for her to have family nearby and to feel safe living in family property. She is living the dream unlike many people still find a place to live with such this economics. We all try to get by each day.

[@jerryf609]

Nice home. Thanks for the tour. I would put a small wood burner in for heat.

[@lightwork11]

The sofa is great, the best reading place!

[@jordandar1744]

Hey Jodie! Hope you read this! A library membership will save you!! You'll get to maintain your life and love of reading and not bring in all the permanent "roommates" that buying books does! Love your home!

[@cnlbrett]

zit is gloriously perfect and just enough. That couch looks so very cuddly!

[@teshafreeman4019]

I’m glad u have a comfortable couch not the kind with the 90 degree back they usually put in.

[@cherylcallahan5402]

TYVM🦋Tiny Home Tour's 10x18 Alaska living. 🌟Listening from Mass USA🌟Hello everyone🌟

[@patriciarussell7487]

Love it! Location at lake is wonderful! She knows she's lucky to have parents near and provide land.But,inside toilet a must,outside shower for summer.

[@baskervillebee6097]

Mosquitoes?

[@bethmasters5123]

GorGeous 😀 LoVe your gentLy used couch (and of course tape cassette'S) 👌

[@loricreed]

Beth Masters couch is Devine !

[@progamerkiller64]

I have shed at home And see this give me many idea on Build My shed house this is amazing work honestly ⚔🛡

[@amynyhus7193]

Stunning! One of the best tiny houses I have seen!

[@lifediaries9496]

It sink to me that she said ... When I'm traveled in poor place and help to realize wht she likes in life 🥰. Yes it help build our self by traveling along the away we will meet good people and bad people good place bad place to teach us big lesson for ourselves to build us .

[@ImVGodsgift]

It's cute. I would want running water, working plumbing, etc though.

[@ronwest7930]

Her parent's backyard with a shed that was already there. That does save a lot of money. I wonder about the cost of land there.

[@laudennn]

hahaha - was waiting for it, "and on the same property, here is my parent's cabin"

[@annsilliman6184]

I wanted to do this in Upstate NY but we get down to negative 53 at times. It just wouldn't work for me being disabled and sick. I need to be extra extra warm or I easily get hypothermia. My heat is at 80 or higher all winter. It's like an oven but I need it that way. If I wasn't sick I'd love to do this.

[@lizh1988]

That is a beautiful place to live, I love birch trees and the lake. It's so green. I would only hate the mosquitoes and if it is north enough to be dark half the year, but don't mind an outhouse. Especially if the shower is just a few feet away. Lots of nice features, love that couch, the shelves & cabinets, lol the coat rack. Really nice place to live

[@eileenmcnichol9657]

I had hoped she would climb up on the bed; it seems that ladder stops at an inconvenient spot. Great use of under the bed. Everything is well organized and she has everything she needs!

[@thisfungrandma5893]

Love your video, and really admire you. You should be so proud of what you’ve accomplished in your life so far! 👍🙌

[@michaelwilson5387]

I understand believe me. I do love my alone time bc it’s productive to my heart. Haven’t read a book in forever. This year alone, I’ve listened to 10 lee child’s novels. Better than tv bc u can do other things while being essentially read a story. But I need excitement too. Good luck to u love.

[@emwiley5137]

The whole property is awesome!

[@pla4825]

that dog is so cute LOL

[@bunnylover6481]

I wanted her to introduce the dog.

[@riogrande5761]

Whoa, cassette collection. I still have an old Panasonic boombox that plays cassettes and still have a few to listen too. Maxell tapes! I have a buddy from high school in northern California who moved up to Portland Oregon in the late 70's and set himself up in an old chicken coup where he slept and lived. I wonder if he was one of the early pioneers of the tiny home movement?! It is much more sophisticated now a days.

[@andybillington7638]

I love your tiny home!❤️ She is very wise to be armed! It’s the humans you have to watch out for.

[@FurnitureFan]

I guess if anyone gets really obnoxious, you could stash the body in the outhouse 👻

[@d.c.8710]

Having somewhere to decompress is everything….enjoy your peace.

[@billjoe39]

nice touch with the cassettes and overhead bed........so many RV type ( for comparison) renovations plunk the queen size bed right in the middle of the confined space......the method used here is efficient

[@TheWestlandgirl]

Lovely home and property. I could live there easily. Wow. Who knew a shed could be such comfort. Great design ideas. Perfect. I dont mind an outhouse either. The view is great if the lake with the little deck. An idea for cooktop is take out those burners and get an induction unit. Portable one burner or two. You'll love it.

[@jamcole2871]

I am glad i seen this video. I think it was well designed and the whole layout of the land.

[@DawnOldham]

This is a good example of how each person is unique. I could never EVER live in Alaska, and then add the difficulties of sleeping armed, having an outhouse, and only having enough space for each day’s dinner. However, she’s loving what she’s doing! And, the fact that she did so much of the work herself is just amazing!

[@medwho959]

Amazing. Simple yet airy.

[@rsuriyop]

Gorgeous and serene location for a home of any size.

[@jackie9834]

That's one Beautiful house! My niece lives in Alaska. I hope to go visit some day. Thanks for sharing ❣️

[@caroljackson4093]

You said a mouthful about the wild humans particularly nowadays 🤦🏽‍♀️. You have a very cute and cozy home. Stay safe and continue to enjoy your home.

[@annconforti9294]

Awesome! Love your home. The lake and family nearby!

[@babytoy2371]

How I wish I could live there to .what a view !!

[@d.a.t.4699]

awesome, i really like your home. i have been thinking of a dry tiny cabin as well. sometimes i get thinking too much and lose focus on what really matters. thank you for sharing, it makes a difference. peace

[@ankicat3425]

Gorgeous. Alaska, looks so much like Sweden. I'd love to live there, with internet connection, so one can work from home

[@marktaylor1100]

I like that !! Simple , basic , and comfortable and functional 😀😀 ..

[@anthonyweathersbee8750]

The house and set up is perfect. Also, why are you so amazing? :) All the best wishes for you.

[@phoenixarizona8441]

Everyone needs something like this

[@lionsresourcefulness5033]

Jodi, you've done a lovely job with this. My question is where were you able to find the small units of fridge and oven?

[@30dayride67]

My daughter is in Fairbanks by herself in a dry cabin too. I was amazed at how many do live in dry cabins and the rent is still really high.

[@DebbiePotter-xh7kv]

Cute. Like camping in your parents backyard. Nice

[@darkangelw8472]

Gorgeous. Missing the birches. Alaska and Canada would be the places which resemble Sweden the most, a part from the language. Love it. Moose, I know the feeling lol 😂

[@gmiller7486]

Its beautiful, how lucky you are🤗💫