Spectacular FLOATING HOME is Self-Built & Off-Grid

This stunning 700-square-foot, self-built float home is fully off-grid with solar power, a pellet stove, a composting toilet, and an evaporation grey water system that ensures nothing is dumped overboard! It has an open concept kitchen, living and dining space, a master bedroom and bathroom on the main floor, two bedrooms on the second floor, and the wraparound deck up top gives 360 degree views. Take a full tour of this sustainable tiny floating house!
You can follow Jay Blackmore and see more photos from his DIY float home build here:
/ floatinthekoots
Jay built it in his spare time (between working, spending time with his kids, and sailing) over the course of 4 years as an alternative housing option to the country home he had before, which he felt was too expensive, too far from town, and too much maintenance. Now he doesn't have a lawn to mow or a driveway to shovel, and he is walking distance to all the amenities in town and just a few steps from his sailboat that is docked in the same marina.
It's not an easy lifestyle though, everything that goes in and out of the float home has to be carried there, including propane tanks, pellets for the woodstove, groceries, garbage, etc. even in the middle of winter when docks are icy and the wind is blowing. And it's quite public with boaters and paddlers going by all day. But Jay says it's all about mindset and he's okay with these smaller challenges since it allows him a lifestyle that suits him perfectly.
You can follow Jay Blackmore and see more photos from the float home build here:
/ floatinthekoots
Thanks for watching!
Mat & Danielle
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Music & Song Credits:
All music in this video was composed, performed, and recorded by Mat of Exploring Alternatives.
Editing Credits:
Mat and Danielle of Exploring Alternatives
Filming Credits:
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Float Home Build Photos provided by:
Jay Blackmore
/ floatinthekoots

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thank you for watching! You can follow Jay and see more photos from his DIY float home build here:

[@christansdad]

The amount of engineering, fire science, biological science, and physical science knowledge that this man contains in his head is astounding. That combined with his financial acumen and practical applications of all the basic principals of each knowledge area is more impressive than the home. Of course...he needed all of that knowledge to build the home on his own.

[@pk525]

The guy should start a business making these homes for other people.

[@thesand808]

The only kind of person who can afford to live off the grid like this is the kind of person who can live on the grid

[@VaLonFrandsen]

I appreciate how truly sustainable your home is. Most people try and be green by setting up solar panels and call it a day. But man that water system is truly a work of art.

[@j934]

Instead of growing flowers, he should grow food. That would lessen the burden of walking for groceries all the time!

[@dre.supreme]

"Awareness of Consumption" - A class that should be taught at every university.

[@calebcapson811]

This guy explains things, that normal people need to diagram, like he's making a pb&j.

[@jennym007]

I’ve saved this video because I love the way he treats his grey water. He is such an inspiration.

[@193322009]

As a retired engineer, I have to say, he did an outstanding job on the practical design of this float home. Well done!

[@junincanada4216]

I've been watching lots of off-grid house videos on youtube, and this one is the coolest so far

[@bovko1]

You can really hear how intelligent this guy is.

[@HappyLife693]

The measures he went to ensure the boat would not dump any waste was impressive. The ending could not have been better with the back flip off the balcony. 🤩

[@RandyGrace]

"I started feeling like the house owned me, instead of me owning the house". Yeah, I can relate to that.

[@deniseparker6346]

I love love love your home - particularly the exterior. I have always liked flower boxes and all the potted plants. Your choice in materials and colors are excellent.

[@kgrabs5082]

Hey! I drive past (and admire) your boat home Everytime I go into town for groceries!

[@MarkHicks326]

I really have to hand it to you, man. You have built a beautiful dream house where less is more.

[@avivamae5171]

Love, love, love the grey water treatment!!! It's clearly something important to him and not just something he did to satisfy regulations so he has my respect. Also that front door is awesome and I love the attention paid to safety! Great project and great video! :)

[@andydrew3320]

Damn safety’s a priority for this guy which I love to see. The majority of folks with tiny homes that I’ve seen online either don’t really have much of a system or they just don’t discuss it. I’m glad he went over this stuff because it’s overlooked.

[@cece354]

Wow I love the layout of this float home and all the environmental friendly and sustainable living. He deserves an award.