totally love you both! I love that you probably use compost potty or catholes and never think about ruining the landscape with something huge and gawdy. Kudos to you, you are living my dream!
This tour is all-around enjoyable. The couple is fun, relaxed in their own space(s!), and they are adventurous. Korea and back, yearly. Build something basic and useful, yearly. The A-frame tinys are perfect for picnics, playhouses and sleepovers for kids or adult friends. Just sweet. Hope they are still well and happy! Ty, Kirsten & Mat. Blessings!
Deek was the 1st thing that came to my mind when I saw the thumbnail for this video. Always good to see someone who's been inspired by his efforts. He's a cool cat 🤘
Your video is amazing!! after hundreds of builds myself I can tell you that your outlook on life and your attitude toward your builds is incredible!!!... please don't pay attention to the people that call you out on the "missing" or "small" stuff... you have a gift.... for both of you (as a couple) for choosing the correct "employment" to give you the time to do this as well as the hand skills to allow you both to make these projects come true... if anything I am jealous... ROCK ON!!!. and enjoy your life ... don't deviate from your course!! Cheers ... Droop
Im a 65 yr old woman and I feel like I want the third one you showcased. I LOVE IT!! Knee-high.. I think I could do that. Surprise the young people in my family. I could do that in my back yard.
Love being out in the woods like that. So wonderful. I actually live where you go to bed when it gets dark and wake up when it gets light, anyway, so don't need electricity, and if I don't have to go to a store, I'm a happy girl. Thanks for these great examples of lovely living.
Thank you. I am a 62 yr old woman, after being widowed, then taking an early retirement, I have for the last 15 years been around and in the refurbishing construction ...learning learning and more learning... I have been looking at property in the Ozarks of AR and MO. {years ago I lived in Anaconda and worked in timeshare at the Hotsprngs, loved MT, but it too is too expensive now} AR & MO... the building codes are quite lax. The hardest part is making the final decision to just go!! I am 5th generation of a California I no longer can afford, nor do I believe in any more! Your presentation has given me options in building while building to remain...thank you
@@justgivemethetruth First. My privacy is ultimate! The need for city services, ie: police would be nil... The trade off to have conveniences such as stores, medical,etc.. would be minimal as lI have and continue to be healthy... for peace of mind, emotionally & Financially is worth more to me in the long run... have been tossing this move off & on for better of the last 15+ years... I get the initial apprehension of what "locals" abhor when they come to find out you hail from 'Kalifornia'..However, once realized....thru hardworking, respecting the privacy and quiet dilligence... Things become as should be... American period.. I'm coming closer to the resolve..it could be the last big adventure and looking forward ..:) ps. And always hope for a Big miracle of California...:)
We're in the same boat. Moving to Texas where there are no building codes! I can see these as a little airbnb campground in one corner of the property. Guest houses for when the family visits. Once you find your land you could build one to live in and one to rent. Oh, the possibilities when you think outside the mortgage box!
@@justgivemethetruth They hate Californians in Texas, too. They're afraid we're going to bring our stupid politics into their state. So, let's not do that and they'll get used to us eventually!
This video came out on my birthday a couple years back but I just had to watch it again. It's not so much about the developing of tiny spaces as it is the outstanding attitude this couple has! The thought behind the spaces they live in, the resources they use and working with the weather is exactly where we all need to be right now. And Deek's plans, of course! I really love this kind of video, thanks again Kirsten & Co. I wonder if this couple would be willing to film a video on these principals while living in Korea? It's such a great place as well.
Cleo- I came here from the relaxshack site, 5/26/21, hoping the thumbnail was this specific vid. Watching it again had to be a belated birthday present! The couple is charming, wise & practical, a rarity, imo. I agree with your entire comment. Be well. 🙋♀️ from Ore, USA
Good ol” A” frame cabins. There are some on our local ski hill that have been inhabited since the 60’s, they are affectionately known as “the bird houses”. Thanks for sharing your piece of heaven.
Especially loved the encouragement at the end. Love hearing positive people cheering on others to success. Your content is remarkable; the SOUND, scene capture, along with the philosophies of those being interviewed completely grip my attention. Thank you for sharing your captivating work with us!
Kristen, Once again a stunning video. The sounds, the picture quality and drone shots....just amazing. This was really an inspiring video. The views of Montana make my heart soar. Much happiness to Alla and Garrett~
And when they have to clean the beds cause of the dust and dirt or their dishes they just pop it over to the other property on the land. its very convenient and cute, love how simple it is!
Love this post. I am torn on A-Frame or Yurt for some land I own and have been thinking of doing two as just cabin but also for possible Airbnb. Keep posting these A-frames 👍🏼
I like the first A-frame very much, but question the longevity of the stumps that support the platform. Having unsealed end-grain exposed to the weather, I'd give it 5 years max. Shore it up and put in some cement or stone footings. Absolutely LOVE the counter top in the second tiny house. Like the openness of third tiny house, but think both A-frames might benefit from judicious use of insect screening! I know it's all a work in progress, what you have done is impressive, and I thank you for posting!
i was thinking the same thing. when i got the plans there was no mention of foundation blocks in the parts list, and i liked the stump idea they implemented, but would have sealed it for sure.
Linda, it depends a lot on the wood. My father used rounds of creosote- coated telephone poles as piers for a 16 × 20 lofted horse barn. It was sound for 20 years, ok for storage for several more. Dad regretted he didn't put anything down for a pad; it could still be standing!
This would be great as an off grid cabin. Upgrade it as you like. Add screens for bugs. Shade. Outdoor potty. Bring a solar cooler for water and food. Enjoy the simple life.
Water catchment so you don't have to haul water, composting toilet outhouse, outdoor shower, bug screens & shade cloth above that plexiglass. Lot of potential for Airbnb rentals. I just bought the plans.
I really liked the 1st a frame until I saw the other one with the knee wall! Gives me an idea for a build in the back corner of the property which is on a slope & I can incorporate a deck for outdoor living. It's going to be part potting shed, part art studio & part chillaxin place!
One mice deterrent is to make sure you clear the space of mice and then surround the place with mint plants and put peppermint oil on cotton balls throughout the interior. In some places mint really takes off which might help in their situation.
Very inspiring, indeed! Even for those who don't feel confident of their building skills. To hear them describe their step by step journey, really puts these possibilities into perspective. P.S. We must remember, though, that such minimalism is only possible if we can rely on others-- who are NOT minimalists-- for the tools, or materials, needed to create and support these little spaces. These are not truly independent, self-sustaining living environments. Just little oases, for short term enjoyment. Without access to regular replenishment of water, misc. power sources, food, tools, reliable transportation, etc., such places can't provide much to their occupants. Notice there was no mention of toileting or bathing functions; or if the water is accessible from the big barn on the property, or from one of the other dwellings on the family compound. There is much that we need to make our modern lives work (albeit less than most of us can admit), and I continue to observe how seldom it is discussed that, in order to live minimally, we must have access to civilization that can provide our 'just-in-time' needs very quickly, so we don't have to stock up and be prepared for shortages, or catastrophic changes that interfere with easy access to those needed supplies. So, I think it's an important part of the analysis: what are the risks and the trade offs to each lifestyle choice we make? And what emergency plans do we have in place?
very fun and great that you did it together. Having lived in the country my whole life, i can tell you one thing - lose the locks; locks are for City folks; in the country if someone comes by in need of shelter they just walk right in, and when they depart, they leave you something - even if just a note.
I need to do this. I think I can get the land. Material sources are all around me, I keep seeing potential things and just stuff. This design is great for a single guy and some friends. Thank you for sharing.
Interesting a frame.... There is an amazing house in Normandy FR you should check out, designed by an architect called Jean-Baptiste Barache. It’s also an a frame design but much bigger, yet the cost of the build was surprisingly low relatively speaking. You’ll understand why if you research or see it.
If you connect mosquito netting that falls from the raised wall to the deck, might help in some places. But it is really nice, I might have to copy your design
Thank you Kirsten for Sharing this magnificent video. I'm planning (dream) to build a tree house on a coffee plantation mountain in Nicaragua. The rat race is everywhere, and our connection with Nature is no longer a readily available option. Greetings from the highly density Washington suburbs.
August 2019 Deek (Diedreksen?) is funny (ignore his locker room humor) it probably keeps him going interviewing so many people and attending so many workshops and conventions about Tiny House living. His channel is 'relaxshacks,' or a similar name. His best interview is of an older cancer survivor, who had had her drawings displayed in elite museums. She is using her Tiny House as an education tool.
I would make that into a modified A frame. That lifting wall should become a roof and add 3 walls to support it. Would add a lot of Sq feet to the design so they could have a bathroom.
This seems super familiar. Didn't you two do something like this awhile back? Hmm. Maybe I'm misremembering. Maybe it was on another channel like RelaxShacks. Either way, pretty cool and definitely in line with something I could see building one day. (ETA: Yep, two minutes into the video and there it is. Deek, from RelaxShacks.)
stormthrush37 relaxshacks is Deek diedrickson’s website, the guy they reference several times in the early minutes. He did show this but this is much more detailed.
It would be nice to publish bill of materials and a manual how to construct the 1st micro-A-Frame you have shown. my friends in Syria... are in need for mass production of such a great idea to help displaced refugees. During the Winter they suffer a lot. Thx guys
So good to see younger adults take the initiative to learn to build and survive off grid. And to create income for themselves. By the way, who was the older person in the back ground?
Being able to watch rain and gaze at the stars is absolutely wonderful 🌸
Derick Diedricksen is my hero. He is a tiny house legend
I stayed here in July 2021, what an amazing place, and the host were so great!! Def returning ❤️
Hey there! Thanks for staying with us, we hope to see you again! ❤
totally love you both! I love that you probably use compost potty or catholes and never think about ruining the landscape with something huge and gawdy. Kudos to you, you are living my dream!
Wow, I've never heard so many negative comments. It's small, simple, cheap and fun. I love the property and the cabins! Thanks.
I know...it's like one negative comment, and they all come out of the woodwork to support it. So to speak, of course!
Thank you Kirsten i love these and the tiny movement.
Thank you Kirsten for continuously bringing these very cool people to us. The ingenuity, the design, the passion... Very inspiring.
This tour is all-around enjoyable. The couple is fun, relaxed in their own space(s!), and they are adventurous. Korea and back, yearly. Build something basic and useful, yearly. The A-frame tinys are perfect for picnics, playhouses and sleepovers for kids or adult friends. Just sweet. Hope they are still well and happy! Ty, Kirsten & Mat. Blessings!
Deek was the 1st thing that came to my mind when I saw the thumbnail for this video. Always good to see someone who's been inspired by his efforts. He's a cool cat 🤘
I love this, love the different cabins you did beautiful job
Your video is amazing!! after hundreds of builds myself I can tell you that your outlook on life and your attitude toward your builds is incredible!!!... please don't pay attention to the people that call you out on the "missing" or "small" stuff... you have a gift.... for both of you (as a couple) for choosing the correct "employment" to give you the time to do this as well as the hand skills to allow you both to make these projects come true... if anything I am jealous... ROCK ON!!!. and enjoy your life ... don't deviate from your course!! Cheers ... Droop
Nice to see people using Deek’s designs!
I thoroughly enjoyed this video and content and I want to build the 1st and 3rd structure shown! Fantastic content! Thank you for providing.
I love the operable nature of the house and their work ethic 👏
Im a 65 yr old woman and I feel like I want the third one you showcased. I LOVE IT!! Knee-high.. I think I could do that. Surprise the young people in my family. I could do that in my back yard.
What peaceful views. Lovely. I can almost smell the air.
Love being out in the woods like that. So wonderful. I actually live where you go to bed when it gets dark and wake up when it gets light, anyway, so don't need electricity, and if I don't have to go to a store, I'm a happy girl. Thanks for these great examples of lovely living.
Just like a modern T.P. very cool 😎 Migwech ✌️🍁
Thank you. I am a 62 yr old woman, after being widowed, then taking an early retirement, I have for the last 15 years been around and in the refurbishing construction ...learning learning and more learning... I have been looking at property in the Ozarks of AR and MO. {years ago I lived in Anaconda and worked in timeshare at the Hotsprngs, loved MT, but it too is too expensive now} AR & MO... the building codes are quite lax. The hardest part is making the final decision to just go!! I am 5th generation of a California I no longer can afford, nor do I believe in any more! Your presentation has given me options in building while building to remain...thank you
"...a California I no longer can afford, nor do I believe in any more!"
There are too many of us :[
@@justgivemethetruth
First. My privacy is ultimate! The need for city services, ie: police would be nil...
The trade off to have conveniences such as stores, medical,etc.. would be minimal as lI have and continue to be healthy... for peace of mind, emotionally & Financially is worth more to me in the long run... have been tossing this move off & on for better of the last 15+ years...
I get the initial apprehension of what "locals" abhor when they come to find out you hail from 'Kalifornia'..However, once realized....thru hardworking, respecting the privacy and quiet dilligence...
Things become as should be... American period..
I'm coming closer to the resolve..it could be the last big adventure and looking forward
..:) ps. And always hope for a Big miracle of California...:)
We're in the same boat. Moving to Texas where there are no building codes! I can see these as a little airbnb campground in one corner of the property. Guest houses for when the family visits. Once you find your land you could build one to live in and one to rent. Oh, the possibilities when you think outside the mortgage box!
@@justgivemethetruth They hate Californians in Texas, too. They're afraid we're going to bring our stupid politics into their state. So, let's not do that and they'll get used to us eventually!
@@ladymcbeath how very true thank you for your input..
This video came out on my birthday a couple years back but I just had to watch it again. It's not so much about the developing of tiny spaces as it is the outstanding attitude this couple has! The thought behind the spaces they live in, the resources they use and working with the weather is exactly where we all need to be right now. And Deek's plans, of course! I really love this kind of video, thanks again Kirsten & Co. I wonder if this couple would be willing to film a video on these principals while living in Korea? It's such a great place as well.
Cleo- I came here from the relaxshack site, 5/26/21, hoping the thumbnail was this specific vid. Watching it again had to be a belated birthday present! The couple is charming, wise & practical, a rarity, imo. I agree with your entire comment. Be well. 🙋♀️ from Ore, USA
@@amandawilcox9638 I'm not good at emojis but I'm waving back from Fla! Love Oregon beautiful state!
looking the landscape around micro home convince any1 to live in such tight spaces ......love the view & projects
I love their can do attitude! That's the spirit you need for getting things done. Thanks for another great video Kirsten!
Good ol” A” frame cabins. There are some on our local ski hill that have been inhabited since the 60’s, they are affectionately known as “the bird houses”.
Thanks for sharing your piece of heaven.
The Bird Houses, I love that! Our farm is called Blue Bird Farm. I'm going to steal that when we build them!
Especially loved the encouragement at the end. Love hearing positive people cheering on others to success. Your content is remarkable; the SOUND, scene capture, along with the philosophies of those being interviewed completely grip my attention. Thank you for sharing your captivating work with us!
Kristen, Once again a stunning video. The sounds, the picture quality and drone shots....just amazing. This was really an inspiring video. The views of Montana make my heart soar. Much happiness to Alla and Garrett~
And when they have to clean the beds cause of the dust and dirt or their dishes they just pop it over to the other property on the land. its very convenient and cute, love how simple it is!
Good job Kirsten Dirksen, keep up the good work!
A great quote to close the video on: "The trades! The trades! Do it!" Bless you for being so encouraging and inspiring. :)
Looks great!
I love all aspects of this!
Kristin you rock
I think this would be really great for a spare room, or an instant green house. Definitely potential!
Grow plants only
Making one as a backyard bar
This must be a good couple because they build things together. It's like marriage therapy. Like every house that you made.
One of the coolest house
The pulley is Simplistic genius!
Great idea to have a property with tiny sustainable homes to Airbnb. This is super!!
Nice cabins, I really like how simple and great they all look and work.
This is gorgeous land!!!
Love the manual mechanics!
If I was ever in Missoula, this would be my Air B&B choice!
Looks so nice! The cozy house and lovely couple!!
I guess the next challenge is to do it for others less fortunate who can also learn to do it for others!
They just need to buy the instructions for 30 dollars and get a job and save their money. He said it was around 400 dollars to do it! :)
@@77Tadams $700, but yeah. It would cost more like the $1200 Deek cited unless you could recycle as much as he did.
Love this post. I am torn on A-Frame or Yurt for some land I own and have been thinking of doing two as just cabin but also for possible Airbnb. Keep posting these A-frames 👍🏼
Awesome idea
Absolutely brilliant...nice spot too
I like the first A-frame very much, but question the longevity of the stumps that support the platform. Having unsealed end-grain exposed to the weather, I'd give it 5 years max. Shore it up and put in some cement or stone footings.
Absolutely LOVE the counter top in the second tiny house.
Like the openness of third tiny house, but think both A-frames might benefit from judicious use of insect screening!
I know it's all a work in progress, what you have done is impressive, and I thank you for posting!
i was thinking the same thing. when i got the plans there was no mention of foundation blocks in the parts list, and i liked the stump idea they implemented, but would have sealed it for sure.
Linda, it depends a lot on the wood. My father used rounds of creosote- coated telephone poles as piers for a 16 × 20 lofted horse barn. It was sound for 20 years, ok for storage for several more. Dad regretted he didn't put anything down for a pad; it could still be standing!
I just knew this was close to Missoula before you ever said it. Congratulations on such a wonderful project. Well done. You’ve got my wheels turning!
Great idea, i would use it for my daughter and her friends as a play shed with toys, couch, tv and Nintendo switch for them when i get a big yard
This would be great as an off grid cabin. Upgrade it as you like. Add screens for bugs. Shade. Outdoor potty. Bring a solar cooler for water and food.
Enjoy the simple life.
Water catchment so you don't have to haul water, composting toilet outhouse, outdoor shower, bug screens & shade cloth above that plexiglass. Lot of potential for Airbnb rentals. I just bought the plans.
@@ladymcbeath Yes good luck and enjoy.
@@ladymcbeath Have you been able do anything yet with those A-frame plans?
(I so need incentive! Lol )
I really liked the 1st a frame until I saw the other one with the knee wall! Gives me an idea for a build in the back corner of the property which is on a slope & I can incorporate a deck for outdoor living. It's going to be part potting shed, part art studio & part chillaxin place!
You're right, all that light would make for a fabulous art studio!
That sounds great, have fun with it.
It's better than a tent, for sure.
Alla and Garrett great job!😯👍🏼👏🏼like that 3d design! Thanks for the interview.
Cute summer house...
We have a polycarbonate roof on our front porch and it finally collapsed after our gutters failed do to a hail storm. But 30+ years can’t complain.
Three epic little structures! Wow.
EXCELLENT! The People , the style , the videography ! BRAVO!!! :-)
One mice deterrent is to make sure you clear the space of mice and then surround the place with mint plants and put peppermint oil on cotton balls throughout the interior. In some places mint really takes off which might help in their situation.
Thank you for the helpful comment! It must have been an off year because we haven't had problems with mice, just ants 😀
I love them both! I want to build one of them now
Estupenda a pesar de las críticas👍👍👍👍
Is amazing, very inspiring how simple you can live! and enjoy life
These two are smart. Probably save yourself a tractor trailer load of money over time.
There is a high pitched ringing that is killing me
same it's piercing my brain
Go get checked for tinnitis🤔
Adventure Cola Go get checked for tinnitus 😳
Andrew Biggs t
I have tinnitus, so I can't hear it.
always great stuff
Awesome! They live a about 2 hrs away from me. I’ve saving up building materials to make a shed and/or little cabin.
Cool looks like your a Red Wings fan!
Very inspiring, indeed! Even for those who don't feel confident of their building skills. To hear them describe their step by step journey, really puts these possibilities into perspective. P.S. We must remember, though, that such minimalism is only possible if we can rely on others-- who are NOT minimalists-- for the tools, or materials, needed to create and support these little spaces. These are not truly independent, self-sustaining living environments. Just little oases, for short term enjoyment. Without access to regular replenishment of water, misc. power sources, food, tools, reliable transportation, etc., such places can't provide much to their occupants. Notice there was no mention of toileting or bathing functions; or if the water is accessible from the big barn on the property, or from one of the other dwellings on the family compound. There is much that we need to make our modern lives work (albeit less than most of us can admit), and I continue to observe how seldom it is discussed that, in order to live minimally, we must have access to civilization that can provide our 'just-in-time' needs very quickly, so we don't have to stock up and be prepared for shortages, or catastrophic changes that interfere with easy access to those needed supplies. So, I think it's an important part of the analysis: what are the risks and the trade offs to each lifestyle choice we make? And what emergency plans do we have in place?
Love, its simple, not over the top expensive, sure its open to improvements , but its great !
That's the best triangle I've ever seen 🔺
You did a great job, you live in a beautiful area, and you have a beautiful wife. You are a lucky man. I would never want to go to town either.
Rustic Chic. Love it. Very homey. My wife and I call our Panama shipping container house Natural Industrial Bling.
Thank you, Kirsten, for Posting.
very fun and great that you did it together.
Having lived in the country my whole life, i can tell you one thing - lose the locks; locks are for City folks; in the country if someone comes by in need of shelter they just walk right in, and when they depart, they leave you something - even if just a note.
I need to do this. I think I can get the land. Material sources are all around me, I keep seeing potential things and just stuff. This design is great for a single guy and some friends.
Thank you for sharing.
Interesting a frame.... There is an amazing house in Normandy FR you should check out, designed by an architect called Jean-Baptiste Barache. It’s also an a frame design but much bigger, yet the cost of the build was surprisingly low relatively speaking. You’ll understand why if you research or see it.
Love this!
I just love these so much
I'd have both sides opening up with bug screen all the way around so it makes the space even bigger during super weather
If you connect mosquito netting that falls from the raised wall to the deck, might help in some places. But it is really nice, I might have to copy your design
Thnx! Great motivation video)) Cool people
Lots of sunny spots around the structure. With a little work, they wouldn't have to walk more than 40 feet for most meals.
Thank you Kirsten for Sharing this magnificent video. I'm planning (dream) to build a tree house on a coffee plantation mountain in Nicaragua. The rat race is everywhere, and our connection with Nature is no longer a readily available option. Greetings from the highly density Washington suburbs.
Ok bed check, coffee? bathroom? it’s a perfect guest quarters. 💙💚💛🧡💜
Very nice!!Thank you for sharing these with us! Peace!!;)
August 2019 Deek (Diedreksen?) is funny (ignore his locker room humor) it probably keeps him going interviewing so many people and attending so many workshops and conventions about Tiny House living. His channel is 'relaxshacks,' or a similar name. His best interview is of an older cancer survivor, who had had her drawings displayed in elite museums. She is using her Tiny House as an education tool.
Really nice. Keeping things simple and natural. You can expect healthy long lives!
I would make that into a modified A frame. That lifting wall should become a roof and add 3 walls to support it. Would add a lot of Sq feet to the design so they could have a bathroom.
3rd one is Amazing.
This seems super familiar. Didn't you two do something like this awhile back? Hmm. Maybe I'm misremembering. Maybe it was on another channel like RelaxShacks. Either way, pretty cool and definitely in line with something I could see building one day. (ETA: Yep, two minutes into the video and there it is. Deek, from RelaxShacks.)
stormthrush37 relaxshacks is Deek diedrickson’s website, the guy they reference several times in the early minutes. He did show this but this is much more detailed.
오두막을 너무 잘 만들었어요 👍
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Nice.
Awesome
So excellent, thanks!
It would be nice to publish bill of materials and a manual how to construct the 1st micro-A-Frame you have shown. my friends in Syria... are in need for mass production of such a great idea to help displaced refugees. During the Winter they suffer a lot.
Thx guys
For some money id do it.
I believe the 1st owned by Diek Derrickson from Tiny homes, you'd have to purchase from him if I'm understanding u correctly
@@tinlizzy39 Yes, the plans can be purchased, as she said, for $30.
Great Concept...I think I would try to mice proof it though and add a screen to keep the bugs out!
There is a high pitch noise during some parts. Really enjoyed the video. Thanks
Great Video! Great inspiration! Keep it up! 👍🏻
wowwww.. awesome...i like design...
"The trades. The trades. Do it."
So good to see younger adults take the initiative to learn to build and survive off grid. And to create income for themselves. By the way, who was the older person in the back ground?
Muyyy buenoooo a buscar lugar para hacerme una cabañita muyyyy linda felicitaciones por ayudarnos a tener ideas funcionales yyyy económicas
I knew it was Deek's!
Love the videos! If you change the frame rate on the drone to 30fps, you will get less stutter.