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[@Mary-fy3tc]

Can you imagine how this concept could help those who desperately want to attain their own home, but are completely priced out of the real estate market? Not only that, the confidence and self-sufficiency that would be built right along with the house are priceless!

[@EdwardM919]

Sears used to have home kits in their catalog and would ship country wide, some of those houses are still around you just have to have a scavenger hunt to find them.

[@stevewalls5070]

It’s a barn hard to keep mice out of it

[@jackpine4347]

This is no house, it's a utility building of some sort.

[@sbismetal]

​@@EdwardM919in my community there are several houses from Sears. The floor joists have markings on them. There was one for sale not too long ago, they are really pretty nice homes.

[@nmartin5551]

Gotta afford the ground and water and septic before you can do this. Still cost prohibitive for many

[@rickkrockstar]

I'm more impressed by the concrete slab that could take a direct comet strike.

[@UNUSUALUSERNAME220]

Truly! That is an expensive pour.

[@stretchlimo7275]

It’s probably a 4 inch pad poured on top of 6 inch, incredibly cheap

[@LukeSchmidt89]

@@stretchlimo7275I wouldn’t say incredibly cheap my guy 😂 concrete in general is expensive

[@NTATchannelNickTaylor]

@@stretchlimo7275 Must be a regional thing because concrete and cheap dont go in the same sentence here in S. Texas! 😄

[@joet834]

House of cards. 🃏

[@FredStryker]

I am a retired home builder down here in Texas and yes those two gentlemen are very experienced because any Joe schmoe just cannot do that wonderful job guys you give all this builders a really good name thank you God bless you have a good day

[@Steven-wf1xw]

I watch this video every week or so because it's awesome! Doing this same build would take me at least a week. So everyone complaining about how this house was built and what wasn't done the way you think it should have been or not done at all have to remember that building codes vary from state to state and county to county. there are even some counties without building codes at all. i live in south Florida and this house wouldn't last past the first cat 4 hurricane that hits it, but there are no hurricanes in Arkansas, so I'm pretty sure that won't matter. So everyone just chill out and just appreciate what they have done, and remember this is to show potential buyers how easy these kits are to put up.

[@aeasus]

No shear bracing, no storm clips, no sheathing, jack studs under window headers don't extend to the floor, base plates aren't anchor bolted to the slab, trusses don't stack with wall studs, no bracing on trusses, no moisture barriers at windows and doors, only 2 2x-lumber used to make corner posts, bottom plate under porch area trusses is un-supported, single sill plates under window openings, no apparent ventilation in attic area, no sill seal, bottom plate touching concrete doesn't appear to be pressure treated, etc. ... but yes it stood up quick and will likely blow down even faster. Could make a decent (expensive) shed though :P

[@justinzduniak6499]

Couldn't have put it better myself. Watching this i w as like wtf? An im an HVAC guy lol

[@garyruiz227]

Sadly when pandemic hit is alot 250ooo homes made that way and some people don't know

[@dreamleaf6784]

I just some turd burger and I noticed the no sheathing. I was thinking I wonder why they put it on my house when they didn't use it lol. Now I know. It was supposed to be there lmao

[@the_atomic_punk487]

That didn’t claim they built it correctly 😂

[@thomasmorris302]

Steel has structural strength, see sheds around here 100 yrs old still standing roofs of tin, tons of homes built with fiber board sheathing still standing far less strength than steel, bottom plates obviously different color so treated, built my own house, people said same thing going to blow over first wind, that was 50 yrs ago still standing still used

[@guyh.4553]

Kits like this used to be really common. They date back to the late 1800s but really became popular post-WW II. People needed someplace to live. Neat!

[@BrianLawrence-vk3pu]

Without sheathing, though it is called a pre-fab home, in reality it is a metal tent. The reason you would have trouble with the building inspectors is directly related to the fact that Puff the Magic Dragon could sneeze and blow this "structure" down.

[@mattivirta]

bull shit,

[@donnash5813]

In my area (Atlanta) they put vinyl siding over one-inch-thick foam vapor barrier. These are 3-bed 2-bath houses.

[@connieparker8896]

Do you build houses?

[@mattivirta]

@@donnash5813 1 inch insulation, haha not help winter anythink. maybe if live desert or warm area, normal house minimum need winter snow area 11 inc insulation glasswool, or foam sheet. better use if want eco-warm house 19 inch foam sheet all wall and roof. and NOT ewer vinyl cover to wall worst material ewer to outside wall. alltime crack lot and not good. maybe working 2-3 year but then need all repair or change normal better material.

[@donnash5813]

@@mattivirta They also had insulation three and half inches of insulation between the studs. My point is those houses don't have any structural strength.

[@markgriffin7016]

These aren't just two regular Joes right off of the street. They are experienced tradesmen, and they are great at what they do. My guess is they aren't paying off a huge student loan,either. They started at the bottom and worked their way up the ladder. Awesome video!

[@bufordshull2554]

Not their first day on the job

[@beckyshell4649]

They are probably trained for this company’s install . If you have built the exact same product several times it cuts down on the ‘ reading the instructions’ part .

[@joshuabowen316]

Are you kidding??? They ignored every single building code you could imagine. I did a better job on mine just learning from books and I would rather live in a tent than that shack the place is unsafe and they're going sooooooo many problems right off the bat. The sad part is it might actually be livable and last a few decades with maybe $2000 more material and a little knowhow. 😂😂😂

[@HelicopterDr]

No sheathing, that's a big no.

[@ScottDeSalvo]

So buy some rolls of sheathing and wrap the house.

[@jackpine4347]

@@ScottDeSalvo It does not work like that, Scott. Sheathing comes in boards, it has to be cut to size as required and nailed up, then you put a house wrap over that.

[@HelicopterDr]

@@ScottDeSalvo evidently you have no idea what sheathing is.

[@Unforgettable_Name]

​@@ScottDeSalvoI'm no expert but don't believe plywood comes in rolls..

[@ScottDeSalvo]

@@Unforgettable_Name it would be convenient if it did

[@JustaKarenDiscoveredTheIntrnet]

Looks like a Shed but i respect the skills putting it together....

[@timothywalsh6776]

My problem isn’t the building aspect but the massive speed bump called the county building department

[@lickalittle]

In my county there are no building codes, other than electrical codes that must be followed, other than that you can build anything you want,

[@nicholasfoley7105]

Yes most counties don't allow permitting for these... stupid.

[@rupe53]

there are still areas WITHOUT inspections. Vt is one of them, although a septic still needs to be checked by the health department. Also, many areas will do a framing inspection as long as the interior isn't done yet, but that also makes difficult if anything needs to be changed and the outside is wrapped up already.

[@toidiaz5136]

Not to mention knowing where to start in the first place

[@rupe53]

@@toidiaz5136 It's been mentioned that the crew might have done this job once or twice before (wink-wink) so can probably skip right to organizing the piles for quicker assembly.

[@drewt1081]

The framing looked like a house, but that's were "house" ended. It needs at minimum some type of substrate(50+ sheets of plywood@ $35 a piece) under that wrap, add another 50+ pieces for the roof. The steel is a cool look, and It's a good starter shell, got good bones...

[@rupe53]

Why couldn't the outside be done in T-111 instead of steel? In some areas that would be acceptable and no extra siding needed.

[@SomeUserNameBlahBlah]

This thing has to violate several building codes. I can't imagine the heating and cooling costs for that place.

[@rupe53]

@@SomeUserNameBlahBlah It could be spray foamed and be fine in most areas, after adding an interior finish. (drywall?) That would be in the vicinity of R-20 for the walls and more for the roof. That's tighter than any house I have lived in.

[@rupe53]

@@upshiftgo There are many areas where "blowing over" is not an issue and this video is not about a finished house anyway. It's about how a kit can go together quickly, then worry about details depending on its intended use. Personally, I would have done the outside in T-111, added a garage door, and spray foamed the inside before finishing. The perfect workshop!

[@patjenkins783]

The website says on that model for 3k more it can be upgraded to OSB and board and batten siding

[@Youtubeparolee]

I’d love to see a plumb bob, level and square used on that.

[@nellayema2455]

I'd want sheathing on the outside walls.

[@jeanlawson9133]

Why the metal is structural...

[@garryb.1334]

I suppose what this person is wanting is just strong RH value and structure but with that wrap I'm guessing it can be insulated. I don't know about things like wind ratings, without sheathing I'd imagine it's somewhat less.

[@Victor-xm]

​@@jeanlawson9133 peace of mind, that would just be a personal preference

[@rupe53]

@@Victor-xm could use T-111 instead of metal.

[@dumbass3770]

I guess you have not seen a modern home it's 2 × 4 and some foam and chicken wire and a thin layer of stucco .

[@GratefulEd907]

The tree shadow proves this was more than one day

[@at347est]

It specifies that it took 12 hours....could have been 6 hours each 2 days .

[@Dylan-yg4hg]

you really thought you got them huh? lmfao you really have nothing better to do champ?

[@ChristopherTeague-cs8vg]

​@@Dylan-yg4hg😂

[@ChristopherTeague-cs8vg]

It was cloudy, then ☀️.

[@Maybe-You-Know-Me-Not]

Clickbait, no wiring no drywall no nothing just a shell. Don’t doubt it was more than a day, it’s a good idea there’s no need to be deceptive. Those people that say you are nitpicking are tools.

[@mdredheadguy1979]

Looks like a great idea, but what about the utilities such as water, electricity and sewage? I'm guessing all of that has to be done by professionals?

[@jim9337]

Very impressive, sure wish I had done something like this when I built. This house in a box idea is just great.

[@DManGrand]

Thats a big tool shed.

[@marymastromauro8164]

It's amazing considering all the work that has to be done, measuring, cutting, leveling, nailing, plumbing

[@jennifertx11267]

someone trying to leave an abusive situation, asap...this is a would be a gift in a Box!!! I can't believe what I just watched!

[@tsicby]

No sheathing on the house, just wrap on the frame with siding nailed over it. This would come down in a very strong wind. OK for temporary housing g or an office/workshop etc.

[@ScottDeSalvo]

@@tsicby do you think the construction is sufficient that if they bought their own sheathing and installed at the house would be OK? Otherwise, the construction looks pretty standard no?

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

House? No plumbing or hvac

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

@@ScottDeSalvoyes lots of things need to added to make this a house They should have never put that siding on for one thing. They just wanted to say that they had the shell done in one day. That’s impossible, as they showed. Sheathing, insulation and wrap take quite a while. I would have rather they got it all shaved, at least maybe even insulation boards and wrapped and not shown its cited. Once you have the house wrapped, it’s pretty weatherproof - for a few days to a few weeks at least lol

[@Victor-xm]

​@@ScottDeSalvoyeah it's standard framing, they easily could've improved the structural rigidity by adding OSB sheathing. That's what most builders do. They just skipped that step

[@lickalittle]

They do a lot of buildings in Texas like that. No sheath just wrapped 😂

[@peteroflaherty8484]

I’m impressed. Clearly both men are skilled builders as they mostly work independently from one another.

[@donthate76]

O wow well this would be Great If I could just Hire these Guys to come put my house Great Work Guy s

[@dang6832]

I don’t see it passing inspection but with $2500 for the inspector in Hicksville Alabama.

[@rayshelld791]

Although house kits are cost effective, what kills it is the price of the land. Running utilities will up the costs, but the land it sits on costs a small fortune. So even those who can afford the house, most likely will not be able to afford the land.

[@danielax2350]

I love that house, that's my type of home especially when I retired.

[@PCRage2000]

Oh I thought they build the whole thing in a day. Just framing and siding; still not bad they sure did it pretty quickly. Having the roof trusts preassemble is nice.

[@KingBlackSoul]

I'll have to put up an outside wall, then wrap then siding.. this would be perfect for my sons though

[@irmahardnett]

Great for starter & folks who want to down size love it💜👍

[@AW-gh3yv]

Seems to be quick and easy because they skimped om materials. There is no plywood on the outside or roof. One good wind and no more house.

[@buildinginabox]

You underestimate the strength of metal and screws :)

[@lewisrobinson3380]

@@buildinginaboxmy 11yr old nephew could kick the exterior wall and put a good dent in it… y’all use 29gauge metal and no plywood sheathing. I’ve seen better built homes toppled by f2 tornadoes Looked at this video again, did y'all even use pressure treated lumber for the ground sill all the way around the building (some of that lumber doesn't look like it)? Did you even bolt the ground sill down?

[@kenyonbissett3512]

@@lewisrobinson3380there is another video of a building in a box where they use plywood sheathing. Must be available but not used here. The family built the house: dad, mom and 3 children (10, 10, and 13/14). Mom seems to mostly film the build til the end.

[@jackpine4347]

@@buildinginabox That's ridiculous, of course. This is a utility building, not a house - why put it up with a misleading title? It does not even have plumbing.

[@PTX0432]

@@kenyonbissett3512I just seen that video

[@DavidGrisham-e2b]

Love this! Thanks for this awesome video

[@norm5785]

No pass in our location. Friends daughter. Bought to have her mother in law come live with them. Permit guy denied for several reasons. Fortunately, a local architect heard about it and is producing acceptable drawings for her as a gift.

[@russoley8995]

if they did that in one day . that is very impressive as I did construction for 40 plus years

[@GratefulEd907]

Then you should Know that was at least a few weeks.

[@buildinginabox]

lol, nope. This video was filmed in one day only. The house kit was delivered the day before. Everything was laid out and ready to grab the day before. Having the kit and having it all ready is why this was done in 1 day.

[@foxkey3194]

@@buildinginabox Are you available for hire?

[@debbiestephens3406]

This is not a new idea. A very old one actually ad Sears sold these kits in Catalogs many years ago.

[@canadianthistle3915]

No shit Debbie, no one said it's a new idea

[@diegosalazar5653]

@@canadianthistle3915😂😂😂

[@ICP1SBJ]

but they didn't have youtube when Sears was doing it. duh..

[@rupe53]

Sears was known for selling kit homes, complete with everything down to the doorknobs. I have often wondered if they sold partial kits so you could do just the outside and finish as money allowed. As I recall, many of those kits were under $2k so pretty cheap, even back then.

[@carolechenowith900]

Yes the craftsman houses. They still stand today.

[@RiorXD]

Man thats crazy that you guys stumbled across a foundation in the wild like that. Gonna need the total time plumbling foundation concrete pour + initial frame for that. I mean how many days we actually talking in your specific build.

[@rodneyallen6038]

Anybody else pay attention to the shadows of the trees 😂😂😂😮

[@USNveteran]

Reminds me of when you could buy a home in the Sears catalog. FLY NAVY!!!

[@rj6404]

Two Men And A House Kit !

[@josephpineda7442]

nice... what a professional tradesmen..👍👌

[@nicholasfoley7105]

Few things I'd like to know, quality of lumber? And how do they hold up in a decade from now?

[@kennycampbelljr5896]

Well without any seal or pressure treated lumber at the foundation. I'd say if it rains very often in the area. Not very long. It'll start to rot and mold along the foundation.

[@BigLos5639]

Hope they live where no strong winds or any type strong storms such as tornadoes, tropical storms, or hurricanes comes through, because that would just be a waste of time and labor; i mean no sheathing outside nor on the roof, but hey to the each its on.

[@juleswins3]

I went to their website. Current pricing is $10,000 for this kit but it's just for the shell, nothing else.

[@hpar634]

Wish yall had options for people in Alabama. Im in Huntsville

[@falcongold2024]

you could just have someone deliver the kit

[@TheDragonSeer]

They deliver within 5 hours of Pocahontas AK. Unfortunately Huntsville is just outside of that range, but maybe you can talk to them about it.

[@davesrvchannel4717]

I’m in Hazel Green. I’m sure Wilson Lumber could put together a kit for you just based on square foot. They sell trusses, windows, lumber etc. they have everything you need.

[@Tom-x3m9g]

They got to be very tired! That is a lot of work for one day. That's a nice shed. But not even close to a good house. And it would be a sweat box in the summer. Nice job guys! Maybe spray foam inside for a thermal break.

[@buildinginabox]

Insulation, wall covering, and everything else were added another day.

[@Dario-h8g]

perfect for anybody who Needs ,Wants to downsize save energy and Mother Nature and spend time with friends< family members without having to work SEVEN days Aweek!!!!!

[@NTATchannelNickTaylor]

Dude in the blue Tee is stronger than he looks and that's no Diss! He walked the ladder while holding a truss like it was nothing.

[@theropesofrenovation9352]

But I need this in FL!!!

[@jackpine4347]

You need a shed/barn? This is not a house.

[@slimjim2584]

Problem in florida is you need to make sure this is wind rated for your area, and that is built to stricter codes makes costs go up quite a bit. I recommend an all metal building as those can be cheaper now due to cost of wood and are easier made hurricane resistant.

[@theropesofrenovation9352]

@@slimjim2584 Tell me about it. I just called around and the prices are RIDICULOUS. For a 980 square foot home, it is north of $300K

[@cheetahman859]

LOL, this would never pass Florida codes... It wouldn't survive a tropical depression... Even a big thunderstorm might take it out

[@bosse641]

WOW.

[@DumbCarGuy]

As a part time building inspector I’d like to see the inspection report. What is the location so I can make a call. ☎️

[@eyeball4779]

There's no bracing, no sheating hard no

[@kenyonbissett3512]

Watch their video of a family building their own home using building in a box. They used sheathing. The finished product inside and out cost just under $50,000. Square footage is 956 I think.

[@hounddog946]

It looks like 2x4 wall framing holding up 2x6 roof trusses?

[@zert4583]

What about building inspectors?

[@midwestmutineer7675]

This is a roughed in state in my area.

[@EdwardM919]

For your first inspection beside the preslab pour inspection, the inspectors want all the plumbing electrical and anything else that's needs to be in the wall cavity be there before they inspect.

[@greencanofbeer]

These buildings are for rural development. I suspect these are built mostly where there are no codes. Yes there are still plenty of counties in the US where there are no codes. Really small rural towns or unincorporated areas.

[@midwestmutineer7675]

@@EdwardM919 I watched another build on this channel where these are done, I think they didn't just show it on this video. I think these homes would be good for dilapidated and blighted homes in urban areas with empty lots and some small bedroom communities where the footprint doesn't need to be big. I like the metal siding/roofing. Cuts down on both utility and maintenance costs.

[@EdwardM919]

@midwestmutineer7675 I've built my own home. we used a computer program that you design what you want, and then it gives you a cut list and materials list to build. Having a kit sent does seem like a great idea. It's a shame Sears doesn't do them anymore and is out of business. I know there are alternative companies trying to fill the void, which I think is great and gives a lower barrier of entry to owning a home. I believe that even if you were in a city with building codes, it would still be doable.

[@patrickreedy1176]

If I could move as quickly as the two guys here I could put three homes together in one day ,That home resembles a storage shed .

[@Doc1855]

We need a 2 bedroom, 2 bath with a powder room and the both bedrooms need to be Master bedrooms on either side of the house with the kitchen, dining room and living room in between the bedrooms. Also we need an oversized 3 car garage

[@lydialangfordjoiner765]

😮😮Absolutely Astounding!

[@keithpanco]

If I could move that fast I could build that by myself!

[@davidcaudill7779]

I'm interested but these things do have several major drawbacks first off you want the exterior of your house actually with OSB sheathing for the the walls and OSB decking on the roof and there's multiple reasons is certain areas it would not pass code requirements and even if it would pass code requirements you still have the basic problem of installing installation in the house and you want the house to actually be able to be protected from the elements and then you got the structural part of it that OSB sheathing add some more structural stability to the structure

[@davidcaudill7779]

And for the roof of it it just makes more sense because again for structural reasons and it will make installation of the roof better you don't want a lot of wind and other things coming through your house

[@xersys]

The links on your website don't really work all that well. I can see in the HTML the HREF is there but the text on the page isn't linked correctly or there some kind of invisible container interfering with the ability to click the links.

[@zimmejoc]

Building codes? We don’t need no stinking building codes. Damn finest shed I’ve ever seen though, though in many areas this is illegal because if its square footage with proper permitting and inspections.

[@monk4ever]

Men are wonderful creatures. ❤

[@tonyhunter3759]

The inside is not finished, floors, walls, electrical, plumbing. This is just a shell, still impressive though

[@mattivirta]

many factory build in factory all wall inside and outside whit elektric and windows, ready to install to slap. go about 4 hour ready have inside and outside not need do more, only roof need add.

[@jamespeoples6715]

amazing diy love it

[@stuartjsmith3927]

Even in the wind.. these guys are animals.

[@WhateverWhenever44]

Great kit, I wish there wasn't a delivery area of only 5 hours from Pocahontas, AR or I would be buying one tomorrow.

[@buildinginabox]

That is our companies delivery. You might call our office to see if you can arrange a pickup!

[@davidwebb3759]

No lunch break? 😅

[@robertmcmullen9321]

This is framed/constructed like a metal building or shed not like a house. Growing up in a rural area a metal machine shed withstands the same weather as other buildings. There is probably a notification on paperwork that the client should consult the local building authority on compliance. Yes there are several things that should be done.

[@noname18305]

🤓☝🏻

[@CIS101]

Seems like a nice kit. At least for colder climates, does anyone ever build with anything wider than 2x4s ?

[@michaelburton4025]

What about the insulation?

[@buildinginabox]

Put in before interior wall covering was installed.

[@sandraeastern9720]

They built the external walls, and roof, basically the shell. What about the internal walls, doors, plumbing, electricity, cabinetry?

[@buildinginabox]

Ain't nobody got time for that.

[@polygaryd]

J-channel around windows? How do you keep the water from getting inbetween the wall and the metal? Is this metal sheeting ok to use for direct to stud application? Is metal sheeting what youd want to do direct to stud even if its ok to use by code? Thinking it'd be noisy af. No sill seal, or pt bottom plate, or anchors into slab. They did put in bracing halfway up the walls which was good.

[@cheskydivision]

This may work for my kid. He purchased a lot with a really bad mobile home on it thinking he would move a new one on the property till they decide to build or sell. Town changed the rules not allowing mobile/ manufactured homes even though he is living in one and so is the neighbor.

[@Him-t7y]

No sheathing is killing me lol. I do understand the point of the kit and it still hurts lol?🤔😭😎

[@sugmaknutts9382]

These guys been building these kits for years. Try build a house kit for the first time. I guarantee it won’t be this fast.

[@Sneakers103]

@OutDoorBoys! Challenge!?!

[@Chrissers2010]

I would have spent 3/4 of that time looking for where I put my tools.

[@buildinginabox]

😂

[@jeanlawson9133]

Pre insulated buildings blocks or whatever they are called and this steel siding would be a great building process as well.... Food for thought 🤔..... Your welcome 🤗 That way you would have sheathing..I think they call them SIBBS panels... Just a thought.

[@gardeninggalagain]

SIPs

[@CarlJoeyBrown]

Have you got a video of the inside and what is the Sq ft is this one Please I love the front porch ❤

[@jacobmcpherson7842]

This is a shed - no plumbing, no sheathing (this shed will topple with high winds), no hvac, very leaky build

[@jackpine4347]

Exactly.

[@inezaultman1850]

No sheathing anywhere! Yikes!

[@BryanRossthemanwithanose]

I mean, I don't know a lot about building houses, but even I could see this thing isn't well made.

[@rupe53]

plumbing in slab at the start of the video.

[@mothercrow333]

No Tiny Home kits??

[@JimCastleberry]

These guys move real fast. Never seen such quick feet.

[@buildinginabox]

These two are incredibly hard workers and very efficient!

[@debrahjohns586]

How much does this cost

[@buildinginabox]

Check out kit #18R www.americanmadehousekits.com/house_kits

[@AbeFroman-zx5hs]

Followed by a DIY storm

[@turokrambo5617]

"To me a hammer and climbed up my ladder" Red Dead song

[@chrisfaub4071]

it takes a good week for a foundation to cure enough to build on so what did you use miraclecrete?

[@AsserYarafatso]

I'd like to hire these two men to build me a house. What do they charge per hour and where can I find them?

[@frankmckinley1254]

They know what they are doing no slacking there.

[@susangage2954]

Concept is great, but did they install insulation, electric wiring, plumbing, hook-ups to septic or sewer? Impossible to see from the video. Of course it's assumed that the home owner will have bought land to build the house on and somehow created the concrete foundation before any of this can take place, right? What would an estimate cost of all of that and the completed house be?

[@Battman56]

How much did this build cost total?

[@michaelr1221]

It actually looks like the 1940's all metal Lustron Home

[@81redddd]

How much do you charge to deliver to Mississippi?

[@JeffBowman-z7h]

No sheer wall?

[@torturedsoul8066]

How strong is that house without wood sheeting? Then there is the insulation factor. A home should be sheeted out.

[@buildinginabox]

Interior walls and insulation were not finished on day of filming.

[@Julia-xf5ps]

What about the stacks in the bath and kitchen…….

[@PICARDY610]

THE BIG BAD WOLF COULD BLOW THAT HOUSE DOWN

[@buildinginabox]

Keep huffing and puffing...

[@Oldmanburt66]

This is a kit... Kinda like way back people used to order their house from Sears and roebuck... gosh i sound old remembering Sears and roebuck LoL...

[@lauramyers7926]

This is something I would consider doing for myself, except the lack of sheathing on the roof and walls is a problem for me. Without it this feels like a glorified shed lacking structural strength for the long haul. There is another video for one of this brand's kits that is a much better build and cost the owners less than $50k to complete. That one I could totally get behind.

[@kenyonbissett3512]

I watched it and thought the video was well done and the family did a good job. I think they should have done the 1,100 sqft version, but it’s their home, their decision.

[@buildinginabox]

No one said the house was for them :)

[@PacmanBrunner]

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[@Iamfirebird360]

This is a big shed.

[@piscesdreams1023]

No plywood or OSB for the exterior walls, flooring and roof deck? I wouldn't order the kit based on this alone.

[@buildinginabox]

The great thing is that the kit can be upgraded to suit your needs! :)

[@piscesdreams1023]

@@buildinginabox Ah, good to know! 👍

[@ronaldcrafton5995]

So only doing the outside is considered building a house?