I'm going through a similar build process in Colorado. The cost of engineering, permits, and utilities is outrageous, though. $4,000.00 for septic design and permit, $8,000.00 for electricity, $3,500.00 for plans, inspections and building permits, $7,000.00 for water line...I could go on. The pre-construction costs surpass the cost of the building. I had a friend in Boulder, CO. who was building a small, $200.00 deck in his back yard. An inspector noticed the construction, red flagged the project, and the fines and permits eventually ran over $2,000.00. Local governments are a out of control all over this country. VOTE THEM OUT!
they are suppose to work for us not rule over us stand up its a unconstitutional fine requiring such high permits your home is your right cant make a privilege out of a right
I think planning ahead for wheelchair access is genius! I am a rehab therapist and even after a surgery stairs are difficult! Also wide doorways make easy furniture moving! Great video!
So true! I often wonder about those young people who decide to live in those tiny homes. What happens to them when they break something? Get in a car accident? Get sick with a debilitating disease where they can no longer walk as well? I can't imagine. It's difficult enough when someone is in regular home!
@@CarolReidCA I have two friends who are a twenty-something couple. They want a tiny home. I asked her if she planned to have kids; she said she did. I eyed that ladder to the loft, and said, "let me know how that ladder is working out for you when you're 9 months pregnant!"
My mom is 98 living on her own, my dad made 98 also, just passed. My mom has had a walker for 20 years, it allows her freedom. YOU FOLKS are very smart to plan ahead. You can't do ANYTHING if you do land in a wheel chair to fix things then. Smart! Great use of your space and I love the Breakfast on the porch... great thing to think about too. Thanks for sharing, Marie
I used to design homes. The one thing I tried to impress on people was: you are going to get older. Many people came back to me and THANKED me for doing away with stairs and different levels. Make your bathroom, kitchen, utility rooms and hallways, all doors, wheel chair accessible. Resale is much easier, too. Good job Kevin and Julie.
Thank you for the ideas. I am planning on doing the same thing next year. I am 70 and am raising a 13 year old grandson. Had planned on returning to homesteading before he came to live with me. So he is going on my retirement journey with me. I was glad to see your house plan. I'm like you buys. Don't need fancy and don't need alot. Basic is good enough.
As a nurse seeing people not only age and have difficulty in their home, I see people of all ages with a random injury end up in a rehab or nursing home short term because they can’t manage at home !!!! This is very smart !!!!!
Please give your doggie an oatmeal, flea, or camomile bath or take him to the vet. Maybe you didn't see them, but him chewing so much made his skin problems obvious on camera. You home will be wonderful, thank you for showing us!
I don`t think $47,000 is too bad compared to the cost of housing today, I think you both have the right idea for yourselves.Very low maintenance, you can spend all you want on the interior, low end budget with drywall, or high end with granite, tiles what ever you choose. I like the idea you get to finish the inside how you want it, not what a builder picked out. Thanks for sharing.
@@swedesspeedshop2518 43k the outside frame the concrete Pex in the floor the insulation board in the floor not the foam board tell me something where did you hear 47,000 at because I don't say it in the video
@@Robinson-Homestead the post Im responding to from Joe bacarella states it . I assumed it was in the video ? Not sure why he mentioned that price if you didn't mention it ?
I'm glad I found your channel. I'm in the planning stages of downsizing and was thinking of a small pole barn. I have already been approved by the zoning department in our county. I love the smart approach of thinking ahead ...... when the feet/body isn't as flexible. I like the radiant heat in the floor and I have watched a few videos on hooking it to a hot water heater. I also have an outdoor boiler I can hook it up to. My wife and I love the idea of keeping it simple.
My inlaws built their retirement home 2 years at ago 80. They never planned for wheelchair accessibility. Now he is in a wheelchair and she is in a walker. Planning ahead for whatever is so smart.
I heated my house with a Rudd 50 gallon propane water heater. This was in NE PA and when it got to single digits it had a hard time keeping up and the house would drop to about 55. I then went to a Weil McLain propane boiler and that wasn't a good match because the radiant system really wants a condensing boiler. This was 15 years ago and two years ago I finally installed a Weil McLain aqua balance combi unit and it has been spectacular. I've been completely happy with it. Waaaaaaaaaaaay more efficient than the other two set-ups. Easily paid for itself already.
I like the way you thought way ahead for the future I was smaller home like again pre-planning for your older age was the smartest thing you could do everything is set up for your golden years good job guys can't wait to see further videos fantastic concept loved it keep up the good work
Nice start to your future home. I hope all goes well. I purchased my first home last year, at tax sale. I paid $125 for house, and another $3,500 in legal fee's. The house is 30x44 which includes 14x30 addition which wasn't finished fifteen years ago when it was added. So, mine is a complete remodel and dealing with code enforcement because the city wanted to condemn the house as it was vacant and unkept for nearly ten years.
There's nothing wrong with planning ahead, we never know what may happen. I'm in a wheelchair now, a power chair so I appreciate seeing something that is handicapped accessible.
Great home build! My experience with water heater in my own house and the floor is that we had a circulation pump installed that our plumber installed for instant hot water. The idea seemed good and because we ran the copper tubing in our slab with a plastic sleeve (pex was not around 20 yrs ago) the added heated floor was a plus for my wife. The first month we ran through our propane and had to get it refilled because the water tank was trying to stay hot and fighting the temperature of the slab cooling down the water in the tank. I had to take it out because it was too expensive. Not sure if it will work the same for you but that is my experience. Good luck.
Be sure when you’re fastening the bottom plates to your floor that you don’t put a hole in one of your pet pipes. If those pipes get a hole in them you’ll have a real headache! I heat my garage with floor heat with a 50 gal gas hot water heater,it does ok. When it’s real cold out ,it struggles to keep up but it’s a little drafty too. I’m sure what you have will be a lot tighter ,but if you would run a second one , maybe a forty gal or so I think it would be great for you. Warm floors are the best!
Back in 1999 my wife and I bought a small ranch house with everything on one level with the thought in mind that possibly later in life we might be using a walker or some other type of walking assistance if we had an accident or needed surgery. This would allow us to come home sooner and skip a lot of time in a rehab facility. I have since had 3 back surgeries and would have spent as much as 6 months or more in a rehab facility (Nursing Home).
Great idea. I looked at metal buildings and log cabins for my 12 acre retirement property but finally decided to get a brand new Fleetwood mobile home. It's 900 sqft with 3 br & 2 ba. It's just me and my dog, so I didn't have the expertise to build out the interior nor the money for the cost of build out and appliances. Good luck!! Looks like you all are going to enjoy it for many years.
@@nativecherokee7717 I bought it in December 2015 and it was delivered and set up early January 2016. Total delivered cost was $ 34K. $ 3300 for septic, $ 750 to establish water. I wanted but couldn't afford a well at the time (cost about $ 8K). Had to run a water line from the street up 800 ft to the Mobile home at a cost of $1300. Another $ 3K for site work and the local EMC ran electricity up to 1000 ft to the house for FREE!! I figured the Mobile home would last at least 25 years (I was 58 when I bought it and I'm 63 now so I wasn't expecting to be here past 83 LOL)
I heard fleetwood had issues with electrical fires due to workers not being electricians that built them. They were closed on and off for issues. Make sure you get that wiring checked out by an electrician.
You will love in floor heat...we have had it in our garage for 20+ years. We leave it on all year, turned down as low as it will go. Starting in September, we up the thermostat a little at a time. Once that thermal mass is warm, it stays warm, as long as you have good insulation
It's not just seniors who might need a wheel chair at some point in their lives. I broke my back when I was only 16. Life is full of surprises. If I had been living in a mini house with only a loft for a sleeping area... I would not have been able to go home from the hospital... some times stairs can be a real barrier... plan for the worst.. hope for the best
Your house is looking beautiful. Can't wait to watch you do the inside. I know it's going to look great when your done. It is such a pleasure to follow your progress. Thank you for sharing.
We are retiring in a few weeks, our Son wants us to move to his small farm. If so will have to build something simular for us. We will convert his 2 car garage into a Quilt Craft room for the wife. I have enjoyed watching your videos on your future retirement home. Jeff
We have in slab radiant pex too. We went with the propane fired Navien combi boiler for both the floor as well as normal water. So far so good. Been almost 2 years.
@@Robinson-Homestead AND they are so very, very quiet!!!!!! The heat capability is down to a few degrees above 0. Like 3? or 5? degrees F. it still provides heat. But there is a limit . So keep that in mind! And the guarantee is 10 or 12 years for the better companies. And they back it up! The warrantee is worth something! There are a few big names, that make these units, which will cost a bit more than the new Chinese companies, but the reliability is so good---- SO GOOD!!! A 10-12 year guarantee???!!!! It is worth the peace of mind the guarantee provides! Or hopefully that is of value for you. And these units are SO QUIET. SO quiet you can stand next to it and have a civil conversation with someone while it is running full blast! While standing next to the outdoor unit, or what i call the business end of it! Try that with a standard, US, central ac compressor. And, AND!!!! ONE of the makes says that if you have average or a bit better than average skills(?) you can install it YOURSELF!!! Not sure how accurate that is but that is what one of the companies claims. So give it a try and if you mess it up, call the professionals in! At least you tried! But you might do it!!! And save a bunch. And some of the smaller units run on 12V solar systems. The converted cargo trailers to mobile homes have them mounted on the trailer tongue, running off solar during the day and batteries at night! Pretty incredible, I think! You can find YT videos of trailer convertions with these units. So watch them and see what you think! The info will be much more current and accurate from what I'm saying. For for a house, they run on a small fraction of the electric for a window unit or central a/c. The heat might be a bit more expensive because it is electric heat and gas is USUALLY(?) the cheapest route for heat (of the main heat sources of gas, oil, or electric). So figure in your winter tempts and usage. But for a/c it is a small fraction of the cost for power but smaller maintainance, repairs and initial purchase costs. So check it out. Get a few estimates. Watch a few videos. And if it's good for you and you go with it, let me know just for kicks. I hope you will be pleasantly surprised. And if you want this to be mobile it can EASILY be mounted to your structure. Try doing that with a 5 ton compressor unit. By yourself! Sorry. I'm over my time limit here, on this. But needless to say they are great units. When I lived in Cairo, Egypt it was all I saw on the sides of buildings. Very, very few window units--- because of the electricity cost. And I don't think I ever saw a standard, US, whole house a/c unit. EVER!!! The only ones I saw were these split units. And when it is 130 degrees outside, you need something! But some folks had none, and seemed to be just fine without it. I can't imagine! Past 115 or so I want a bit of cooling. But those veiled ladies, covered from head to foot, face covered, gloves on, out in the sun, without a problem or complaint! How I had no idea!!! None!!!! And those black gowns are 100 WOOL!!! HOW THEY didn't just keel over in the heat, I have no idea. And they don't use ice, at all! "Ice is very bad for your health!" I was told many times. "Thanks, but I'm from Califirnia. I NEED ice!!!" They believed ice would make a person sick, it would cause illness. Because of the poor power grid in Cairo and so many folks were so poor, ice was discouraged. It would have been impossible for many/most folks to have it. It takes a lot of power to turn water to ice! So therefore, just say it's bad and have folks not want it!----- it was all I could figure out. Of the 17+ million people in Cairo, a good half were quite poor. Families sent their 5 year sons to work because the family needed money to survive! And these kids worked a good 10-12 hour day! 6-7 days a week! They never went to school! They had to work. Every day!!! But, man, could they handle money! They could add and subtract and make change better than I can even now, as an adult. It was absolutely amazing to see or watch. And these little guys didn't complain, or cry or anything. They just worked, and worked and worked like robots. Or like army ants. Always plowing on. Absolutely incredible work ethic. But if they didn't work they didn't eat! No ifs, ands or buts about it! On more than 1 occasion I would just weep for these kids. But, again, TMI. LET ME know if a split system is for you or if you like it or get it. Good luck with your project! Paul, in Chicago
@@juliebrown2063 please define 'not well' and 'very cold' I was looking at them again last night and see ratings for heating down to -13°F. I'm from Minnesota and that temp is what we call 'moderately cool' with -25 some consider 'cold' and Very Cold starting with -40 and below! Of course, with lower temps--- shut the windows! Oh, and 'consider proper insulation' for your living space. With heating, or cooling in hot weather, good insulation protection is half the battle. (If not more!) Thermal gains/losses can not be over looked for any properly balanced system. Not only will good insulation save you money in the long run, it makes your envirnment more comfortable by eliminating drafts, cold spots, and as I said, it saves you your money, which always warms my heart at my residence! And if you really want to do it up right have 2 heat sources! I have whole house heating and cooling but I don't use it in the winter time. I prefer electric heat which I use 24/7 because it is very, very quiet!!! And 'Big Bertha', a gas, forced, hot air furnace is here should I need it--- which I haven't for several years now! And at -30, I sit around with bare feet, shorts and a t-shirt, all roasty-toasty warm! This spring I will replace BIG Birtha with 'little bertha' a mini-split. I had one when I lived in Egypt and believe me, it gets very hot there! Over 120° on a regular basis. And as you gaze out your windows all you see are these split systems because of their ease in installation, and economy! You do NOT Ever see window a/c units or noisy whole building central air cooling units on roofs or in home's gardens. At the big, international hotels like the Hilton or the Four Seasons, the Hyatt, those places have whole building cooling units but anything less uses a split system! I had one and fell in love with it because---- it simply worked so well! And quietly!!! Both inside and out! I've also lived in Florida, Texas, California and Las Vegas, and there were times I could not sit in my back yard due to the neighbors a/c compressors running, they were so loud! UGH! Standing next to a split system's outdoor unit you will barely know it's on! IT'S AMAZINGLY QUIET! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!
@@paulortiz2035 okay. The unit tends to not heat up and the blower stops if the temp outside is 0. The company installing says that is normal. I am just south of Canada and it can get and stay for lengths of time. I generally use wood heat and it is hard to back up that with something that is unreliable at lower temperatures.
Omg, first video I've seen that actually thinks about what could happen as we get older. I have similar plans only I want 42" doors and hallway. Just easier to get furniture and large items through. Open concept, concrete floors with drains in the kitchen, bathroom and laundry/mudroom. I don't want cabinets just a large walk in pantry for all my dishes, food items and freezer. Only rooms enclosed will be bedroom, bathroom and pantry. I want it to be totally accessible as I get older.
Gee Loretta, sounds like super ideas - add them to what I've been learning from this dear couple and their lovely barndominium and it it all makes for a super place to call home!
Wow....awesome! It's great you're thinking ahead. It doesn't mean you're going yo be handicapped or claiming that for yourself, you guys are just being smart.
Good thinking on the handicap accessible design. Witnessing my parents and grandparents deal with steps, walkers, and wheelchairs you will be glad you did it this way. It’s not too late to add a couple windows for more natural light.
You are so smart to plan ahead for old age and possible disabilities. I have seen so many people with loved ones returning home after hospital/rehab....and they have to practically rebuild to accomodate them and wheel chairs, scooters and walkers. For those who haven't planned a handicap accessible bathroom...Keep that regular bathtub with the shower on the wall.....just get a tub transfer bench and an adaptive shower hose to place over the existing shower head connection. That radiant heat flooring is smart!
Looking good Kevin. You made some great choices. The radiant heat in the floor, the Rockwool and the on demand hot water are all awesome. Good luck as you move forward with the build, I will be watching.
It’s Cresol probably that has been used to preserve wood and telephone poles for decades.. I like your simple build very efficient and smart in this economy. If possible use some spray foam to air seal the house. Rocwool is great over foam and it is fire resistance is great.
Low to the ground is what I have in mind. Pulled muscles in my knee 2nhalf mos made me realize exactly EXACTLY how y'all are thinking. No steps. 💯 Easy to maintain. 👋New here subbed
Thinking ahead... 36" doors... makes sense. The comfort of such planning & sharing together, offers comfort now, as well as later... I instantly appreciate the sentiment... Comfort, convenience & cost effective applications.... We'll call it, 3 "C"s from which you built a home for your future... I will soon make the video which shows the cathedral ceilings... (vaulted?) I can't wait...
I am hooked. This is my first viewing of your channel. As a senior citizen I have first hand knowledge of the importance of planning for the inseen. It was meant for me to view and subscribe to your channel. Thank You JESUS.
Plan ahead is the only way to go. Planning for space to move if one of you or a visitor in a wheelchair is smart. You also might think about how sound travels inside thinking of what if you end up with a hearing aid. But one can never go wrong planning for the future. And if you never need it how cool is it to have ease of use.
I am starting to plan for wheel chair access and have already moved from the huge 2 story home to a small 2300 sq ft home that is one story and so nice to not have stairs.
You should've been able to put 1 1/2" insulation board in behind the post right to the corners with little problems. The perlins are 1 1/2". I've built many pole buildings and have always used it in cases like yours. You have a nice place. The roof extended out to cover your porch is the only way to go. Enjoy your new place.
Good for you for thinking about your future and how life may change for you all in your older years. I never planned on being in a wheelchair either but after three strokes I'm in one now. I can't get into my bedroom or bathroom now in my wheelchair. I believe you are very smart for thinking ahead of the what if's. Even if you all aren't ever in a wheelchair your home can be sold as handicapped accessible. Best of luck to both of you!
In Ravalli county Montana a 30' x 40' X 10' pole barn with inside 4" slab, one 16' x 8' garage door, 3' one man door, one 4' window, no vapor barrier is $40,500.00. This price did not include the dirt work, that was an additional $3,500.00 and had to find my own contractor for this. I had to cut into uphill side, about 6' cut on high side then slope and drainage ditches and was left with flat gravel pad. This would class as a basic build. Was built by MQS.
No matter what anybody says you are the one who has to live in it in the end. So you have to do what you want to do. Not what other people think you should do. I'm glad that you are doing things the way you are. I like learning other ways of doing things, and you have some interesting ideas. You're not backwards you're just doing what you want and what you feel is best.
I AGREE ABOUT THE INSULATION. I presently live in my Van and cargo trailer. I have havelock insulation. Already I appreciate your video and experience. What a BLESSING.
I bought a house at 17. 36x36. Perfect. No stairs! I made everything wheel chair accessible. At 54. It accidentally caught on fire. I am so sad. I now have to rebuild. Or move. I want the same thing again no matter what. You all have a good plan.
Hello Kevin and Julie, my wife and I have a 728 sf garage with inflow heat, built in 1992 . Originally I heated with a hot water tank, 3 years ago I switch to a Navian tankless boiler that is more efficient. In your home, look at the Combo boiler, as it will heat your radiant floor and your domestic hot water in one small wall hung unit. Cheers on your build, we are 3 years away from retirement with plans to move across Canada, build our own future proof wheel chair accessible small home. We are watching with interest on your channel. Regards Tim
Tony I do know that I'm not the brightest crayon in the box but. I will do the best to my knowledge on what I do and it may not always be right. Thank you for watching my videos.
At Lowes the rockwool insul. blanket can be ordered, it's called ROX-UL (is greater insul., fireproof, mold proof,wind blocker than others). Is easier to install because is some wider so will not fall & no itch for wall insul. Also for vapor barrier contact local code authority for yes or no. A quiet properly sized ceiling fan for high ceiling room can pull air up then curl air down walls to the floor. Me former Home Energy Advisor. Nice to hear of your methods.
Thank you for this video! I will be retiring in about 5 yrs. I would love to buy some land and downsize and this would be the perfect size for just me and my two dogs!
Looking good Kevin/Julie, good idea planning for the unforeseen. Sometimes just the planning for it will keep it from happening! The home looks beautiful, I'd just like a bigger porch but then again you might not have the year round weather for it like I do. Keep up the good work.
its good you are planning for the what if scenario. I did the same thing with my house and I'm glad I did because my M.I.L. is 90 and myB.I.L. had a stroke several years ago An I am a functional quad disabled veteran
Thank you for this update video. I suspect that if you look around you can find a water heater that will do both the floor heat and domestic water heat. We used to have a home heated by floor heat and the heat exchanger was dual purpose. Looking forward to watching your continued build.
A lot of places it's mandatory that all new builds be wheelchair accessible, plus who doesn't want wider doors and hallways, it's just more comfortable.
We’ve never roughed in shower drains like that. Always just frame a box around the drain pipe so it’s void of concrete, then you can build your p trap and maneuver the drain where ever it’s needed once the walls are framed up and you know exactly where everything is going. Then you are able to get your height needed once tiled or if using a prefab tub, once you have your height and location you fill the void with concrete. This way your not guessing and hoping the framed walls come out exact.
Nice for a walker too Lost my core muscles in my back due to pinch nerves and other Damage. Can't find anything like this Nice job on thinking ahead, you never know.
Glad to see your new mini barndo, Suggest you use 2x4 stud and hold it flush to inside of poles or header, would be a lighter and less expensive wall, happy building 👌
Kevin are you going to finish the bedroom and the bathrooms before you do anything else so you can live in the house and finish the house off as you live there
I did not plan on having a leg amputated, but I did. Now I have a prothesis and get around with it, but I still have to use a wheelchair when I need to let my stump rest and "breath". I would look at doing ground loop heat pump to heat/cool. A backup hot water heater will help when you have temps below 20 on a regular basis. Watch out for blocking air flow behind your metal siding. If you shut off air flow you risk moisture condensing on the back of the metal and in the winter it will freeze and ruin your insulation or possibly in the long running causing a mold problem.
The house at ground level would be fine if you don't get snow or ice storms and if you are not where you could get any water accumulation. Snow melt into your house would not be fun.
Really really nice and will be easy to manage as well as live in.I think it's great size.I could see myself building one in AR once I purchase the Land.I'm enjoying this series on the build.Thanks and Peace from MN
I wish you guys could see the Koehler design studio in Wisconsin, the bathrooms and kitchens are pretty neat to see. I’ve thought about what I would do for a retirement house build a lot of European ideas. I really like the videos 😃
I always thought about building a retirement house and never thought that I would get the chance but here I am You may build your own one day so keep your ideas you never know my friend. Thank you David.
We have a nice hilltop area carved out in our property here in NC and the Barndo is the choice we want there…. Oh and a huge workshop/garage…. Wife wants 2 structures living and workshop, so will prob go that way… allows us flexibility to do almost exactly what yall doing here… thanks for taking the time to document your process… very helpful!!
Your videos have been the most helpful to me so far. I’m looking to do something similar. You’ve given me some great ideas for getting something built in increments. I had no idea that plumbing could be run above ground! I’m watching in depth! Thanks.
Those heated floors will heat your home well... pretty efficient once you get it warmed it holds the heat.. I would suggest ceiling fans to keep the air moving
Check into an outdoor wood boiler for your hot water and heat. Some stoves can burn multi fuels along with no dirty mess inside your house like a wood stove. The water stove is quite popular here in North Carolina.
You will love the radiant floor heat. I installed a Lochinvar Noble combi boiler to take care of the radiant heat and domestic hot water, works awesome.
We aren't getting any younger so yeah we wanted to plan ahead for the future because you just never know what kind of health we might be in . Thanks for watching.
I raised three children plus at times and now grandkids always over in 1200 square feet .. but when they were smaller it was 980 square until we closed in our deck and made it a 4 season outdoor room … so Now children grown.. and gone perfect . Metal low Maintenance .. now not sure about no foundation .. would at least have a slab .
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I'm going through a similar build process in Colorado. The cost of engineering, permits, and utilities is outrageous, though. $4,000.00 for septic design and permit, $8,000.00 for electricity, $3,500.00 for plans, inspections and building permits, $7,000.00 for water line...I could go on. The pre-construction costs surpass the cost of the building.
I had a friend in Boulder, CO. who was building a small, $200.00 deck in his back yard. An inspector noticed the construction, red flagged the project, and the fines and permits eventually ran over $2,000.00. Local governments are a out of control all over this country. VOTE THEM OUT!
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TAXES ARE OUT OF CONTROL.... Local township/County "officials" and nosey jealous neighbors are the new Brown Shirts.
Not good for sure we are getting there
they are suppose to work for us not rule over us stand up its a unconstitutional fine requiring such high permits your home is your right cant make a privilege out of a right
That's why God Burnt down Boulder. Just say no to Communism.
Vote them out
So, about $44,000 for a 960 square foot building, I think you did good! Also, very smart to plan the 36 inch doors and wide hallways.....
Thank you I think it will work nice.
24X50 about 1,250 sqft is what he has on his bio so even better
I’d love to have one. I’m 76 and my wife is 66. Building for your senior years is very smart!
I think planning ahead for wheelchair access is genius! I am a rehab therapist and even after a surgery stairs are difficult! Also wide doorways make easy furniture moving! Great video!
So true! I often wonder about those young people who decide to live in those tiny homes. What happens to them when they break something? Get in a car accident? Get sick with a debilitating disease where they can no longer walk as well? I can't imagine. It's difficult enough when someone is in regular home!
@@CarolReidCA I have two friends who are a twenty-something couple. They want a tiny home. I asked her if she planned to have kids; she said she did. I eyed that ladder to the loft, and said, "let me know how that ladder is working out for you when you're 9 months pregnant!"
My mom is 98 living on her own, my dad made 98 also, just passed. My mom has had a walker for 20 years, it allows her freedom. YOU FOLKS are very smart to plan ahead. You can't do ANYTHING if you do land in a wheel chair to fix things then. Smart! Great use of your space and I love the Breakfast on the porch... great thing to think about too. Thanks for sharing, Marie
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I used to design homes. The one thing I tried to impress on people was: you are going to get older. Many people came back to me and THANKED me for doing away with stairs and different levels. Make your bathroom, kitchen, utility rooms and hallways, all doors, wheel chair accessible. Resale is much easier, too. Good job Kevin and Julie.
Thank you for the ideas. I am planning on doing the same thing next year. I am 70 and am raising a 13 year old grandson. Had planned on returning to homesteading before he came to live with me. So he is going on my retirement journey with me. I was glad to see your house plan. I'm like you buys. Don't need fancy and don't need alot. Basic is good enough.
As a nurse seeing people not only age and have difficulty in their home, I see people of all ages with a random injury end up in a rehab or nursing home short term because they can’t manage at home !!!!
This is very smart !!!!!
Thank you I know we are doing the right thing while we can.
Please give your doggie an oatmeal, flea, or camomile bath or take him to the vet.
Maybe you didn't see them, but him chewing so much made his skin problems obvious on camera.
You home will be wonderful, thank you for showing us!
Thanks for the comment
I don`t think $47,000 is too bad compared to the cost of housing today, I think you both have the right idea for yourselves.Very low maintenance, you can spend all you want on the interior, low end budget with drywall, or high end with granite, tiles what ever you choose. I like the idea you get to finish the inside how you want it, not what a builder picked out. Thanks for sharing.
Kevin, your place is coming along beautifully.
Thanks Joe
The 47 grand does that include site work and the utilities? Like radiant heat pipes and the septic and water ?
@@swedesspeedshop2518 43k the outside frame the concrete Pex in the floor the insulation board in the floor not the foam board tell me something where did you hear 47,000 at because I don't say it in the video
@@Robinson-Homestead the post Im responding to from Joe bacarella states it . I assumed it was in the video ? Not sure why he mentioned that price if you didn't mention it ?
Get a instant hot water heater that mounts into the wall, doesn’t take up much space , very energy efficient!!! That what I have in my barndeminium
I'm glad I found your channel. I'm in the planning stages of downsizing and was thinking of a small pole barn. I have already been approved by the zoning department in our county. I love the smart approach of thinking ahead ...... when the feet/body isn't as flexible. I like the radiant heat in the floor and I have watched a few videos on hooking it to a hot water heater. I also have an outdoor boiler I can hook it up to. My wife and I love the idea of keeping it simple.
Yeah I think simple is best and I sure ain't getting any younger thanks for the comment Jesse
My inlaws built their retirement home 2 years at ago 80. They never planned for wheelchair accessibility. Now he is in a wheelchair and she is in a walker. Planning ahead for whatever is so smart.
I heated my house with a Rudd 50 gallon propane water heater. This was in NE PA and when it got to single digits it had a hard time keeping up and the house would drop to about 55. I then went to a Weil McLain propane boiler and that wasn't a good match because the radiant system really wants a condensing boiler. This was 15 years ago and two years ago I finally installed a Weil McLain aqua balance combi unit and it has been spectacular. I've been completely happy with it. Waaaaaaaaaaaay more efficient than the other two set-ups. Easily paid for itself already.
Thank you for the information
I like the way you thought way ahead for the future I was smaller home like again pre-planning for your older age was the smartest thing you could do everything is set up for your golden years good job guys can't wait to see further videos fantastic concept loved it keep up the good work
Smart to make it accessible now. Things happen. Congratulations on your build.
Nice start to your future home. I hope all goes well. I purchased my first home last year, at tax sale. I paid $125 for house, and another $3,500 in legal fee's. The house is 30x44 which includes 14x30 addition which wasn't finished fifteen years ago when it was added. So, mine is a complete remodel and dealing with code enforcement because the city wanted to condemn the house as it was vacant and unkept for nearly ten years.
Crazy thanks for the comment
There's nothing wrong with planning ahead, we never know what may happen. I'm in a wheelchair now, a power chair so I appreciate seeing something that is handicapped accessible.
Great home build! My experience with water heater in my own house and the floor is that we had a circulation pump installed that our plumber installed for instant hot water. The idea seemed good and because we ran the copper tubing in our slab with a plastic sleeve (pex was not around 20 yrs ago) the added heated floor was a plus for my wife. The first month we ran through our propane and had to get it refilled because the water tank was trying to stay hot and fighting the temperature of the slab cooling down the water in the tank. I had to take it out because it was too expensive. Not sure if it will work the same for you but that is my experience. Good luck.
Be sure when you’re fastening the bottom plates to your floor that you don’t put a hole in one of your pet pipes. If those pipes get a hole in them you’ll have a real headache! I heat my garage with floor heat with a 50 gal gas hot water heater,it does ok. When it’s real cold out ,it struggles to keep up but it’s a little drafty too. I’m sure what you have will be a lot tighter ,but if you would run a second one , maybe a forty gal or so I think it would be great for you. Warm floors are the best!
Thanks for the comment
You thought this build out great idea to put 36” doors throughout. Enjoying watching your build and the information is great.
Back in 1999 my wife and I bought a small ranch house with everything on one level with the thought in mind that possibly later in life we might be using a walker or some other type of walking assistance if we had an accident or needed surgery. This would allow us to come home sooner and skip a lot of time in a rehab facility. I have since had 3 back surgeries and would have spent as much as 6 months or more in a rehab facility (Nursing Home).
Thank you for the comment Robert
at $4000 per month...
I have in floor heat with a on demand hot water. I would not recommend it takes too long to bring house up to temp.
Great idea. I looked at metal buildings and log cabins for my 12 acre retirement property but finally decided to get a brand new Fleetwood mobile home. It's 900 sqft with 3 br & 2 ba. It's just me and my dog, so I didn't have the expertise to build out the interior nor the money for the cost of build out and appliances. Good luck!! Looks like you all are going to enjoy it for many years.
That’s exactly what I’m looking for , conragts on yours, how much was it
Thank you Annie
@@nativecherokee7717 I bought it in December 2015 and it was delivered and set up early January 2016. Total delivered cost was $ 34K. $ 3300 for septic, $ 750 to establish water. I wanted but couldn't afford a well at the time (cost about $ 8K). Had to run a water line from the street up 800 ft to the Mobile home at a cost of $1300. Another $ 3K for site work and the local EMC ran electricity up to 1000 ft to the house for FREE!! I figured the Mobile home would last at least 25 years (I was 58 when I bought it and I'm 63 now so I wasn't expecting to be here past 83 LOL)
I heard fleetwood had issues with electrical fires due to workers not being electricians that built them. They were closed on and off for issues. Make sure you get that wiring checked out by an electrician.
@@DimplesGenX Ooohhh Nooooo! I'll contact them.
You will love in floor heat...we have had it in our garage for 20+ years. We leave it on all year, turned down as low as it will go. Starting in September, we up the thermostat a little at a time. Once that thermal mass is warm, it stays warm, as long as you have good insulation
You’re being very smart to plan on wheelchair accessibility. It can happen fast. Even an accident can put you in one temporarily.
I love that both you and your husband are doing channel together. It shows you love and value eachother
Thank you so much for the nice comment.
Really appreciate these videos you're doing. It's a big service for us people knocking on the door of retirement. Thank you!
It's not just seniors who might need a wheel chair at some point in their lives. I broke my back when I was only 16. Life is full of surprises.
If I had been living in a mini house with only a loft for a sleeping area... I would not have been able to go home from the hospital... some times stairs can be a real barrier... plan for the worst.. hope for the best
That's right thanks for the comment
I’m all on one floor, and I don’t miss the stairs at all. The place looks great, thanks for having us over, be well my friend.
Thanks for coming Hatch It's going to be nice one floor.
Your house is looking beautiful. Can't wait to watch you do the inside. I know it's going to look great when your done. It is such a pleasure to follow your progress. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Gerard it is coming along.
We are retiring in a few weeks, our Son wants us to move to his small farm. If so will have to build something simular for us. We will convert his 2 car garage into a Quilt Craft room for the wife. I have enjoyed watching your videos on your future retirement home.
Jeff
We have in slab radiant pex too. We went with the propane fired Navien combi boiler for both the floor as well as normal water. So far so good. Been almost 2 years.
Thanks for the comment
You might consider a mini split for your heating and cooling. Much cheaper to run, buy, and install. I love them!
Thanks for the idea Paul.
@@Robinson-Homestead AND they are so very, very quiet!!!!!!
The heat capability is down to a few degrees above 0. Like 3? or 5? degrees F. it still provides heat. But there is a limit . So keep that in mind!
And the guarantee is 10 or 12 years for the better companies. And they back it up! The warrantee is worth something!
There are a few big names, that make these units, which will cost a bit more than the new Chinese companies, but the reliability is so good---- SO GOOD!!! A 10-12 year guarantee???!!!! It is worth the peace of mind the guarantee provides! Or hopefully that is of value for you. And these units are SO QUIET. SO quiet you can stand next to it and have a civil conversation with someone while it is running full blast! While standing next to the outdoor unit, or what i call the business end of it! Try that with a standard, US, central ac compressor.
And, AND!!!! ONE of the makes says that if you have average or a bit better than average skills(?) you can install it YOURSELF!!! Not sure how accurate that is but that is what one of the companies claims. So give it a try and if you mess it up, call the professionals in! At least you tried! But you might do it!!! And save a bunch.
And some of the smaller units run on 12V solar systems. The converted cargo trailers to mobile homes have them mounted on the trailer tongue, running off solar during the day and batteries at night! Pretty incredible, I think!
You can find YT videos of trailer convertions with these units. So watch them and see what you think! The info will be much more current and accurate from what I'm saying.
For for a house, they run on a small fraction of the electric for a window unit or central a/c. The heat might be a bit more expensive because it is electric heat and gas is USUALLY(?) the cheapest route for heat (of the main heat sources of gas, oil, or electric). So figure in your winter tempts and usage. But for a/c it is a small fraction of the cost for power but smaller maintainance, repairs and initial purchase costs. So check it out. Get a few estimates. Watch a few videos.
And if it's good for you and you go with it, let me know just for kicks.
I hope you will be pleasantly surprised.
And if you want this to be mobile it can EASILY be mounted to your structure. Try doing that with a 5 ton compressor unit. By yourself!
Sorry. I'm over my time limit here, on this. But needless to say they are great units. When I lived in Cairo, Egypt it was all I saw on the sides of buildings. Very, very few window units--- because of the electricity cost. And I don't think I ever saw a standard, US, whole house a/c unit. EVER!!! The only ones I saw were these split units. And when it is 130 degrees outside, you need something! But some folks had none, and seemed to be just fine without it. I can't imagine!
Past 115 or so I want a bit of cooling.
But those veiled ladies, covered from head to foot, face covered, gloves on, out in the sun, without a problem or complaint! How I had no idea!!! None!!!! And those black gowns are 100 WOOL!!! HOW THEY didn't just keel over in the heat, I have no idea. And they don't use ice, at all!
"Ice is very bad for your health!" I was told many times. "Thanks, but I'm from Califirnia. I NEED ice!!!" They believed ice would make a person sick, it would cause illness.
Because of the poor power grid in Cairo and so many folks were so poor, ice was discouraged. It would have been impossible for many/most folks to have it. It takes a lot of power to turn water to ice! So therefore, just say it's bad and have folks not want it!----- it was all I could figure out. Of the 17+ million people in Cairo, a good half were quite poor. Families sent their 5 year sons to work because the family needed money to survive! And these kids worked a good 10-12 hour day! 6-7 days a week!
They never went to school! They had to work. Every day!!! But, man, could they handle money! They could add and subtract and make change better than I can even now, as an adult. It was absolutely amazing to see or watch. And these little guys didn't complain, or cry or anything. They just worked, and worked and worked like robots. Or like army ants. Always plowing on.
Absolutely incredible work ethic.
But if they didn't work they didn't eat!
No ifs, ands or buts about it! On more than 1 occasion I would just weep for these kids.
But, again, TMI.
LET ME know if a split system is for you or if you like it or get it.
Good luck with your project!
Paul, in Chicago
If it gets very cold the mini splits wont function well....
@@juliebrown2063 please define 'not well' and 'very cold'
I was looking at them again last night and see ratings for heating down to -13°F. I'm from Minnesota and that temp is what we call 'moderately cool' with -25 some consider 'cold' and Very Cold starting with -40 and below!
Of course, with lower temps--- shut the windows! Oh, and 'consider proper insulation' for your living space. With heating, or cooling in hot weather, good insulation protection is half the battle. (If not more!) Thermal gains/losses can not be over looked for any properly balanced system. Not only will good insulation save you money in the long run, it makes your envirnment more comfortable by eliminating drafts, cold spots, and as I said, it saves you your money, which always warms my heart at my residence!
And if you really want to do it up right have 2 heat sources! I have whole house heating and cooling but I don't use it in the winter time. I prefer electric heat which I use 24/7 because it is very, very quiet!!! And 'Big Bertha', a gas, forced, hot air furnace is here should I need it--- which I haven't for several years now! And at -30, I sit around with bare feet, shorts and a t-shirt, all roasty-toasty warm!
This spring I will replace BIG Birtha with 'little bertha' a mini-split. I had one when I lived in Egypt and believe me, it gets very hot there! Over 120° on a regular basis. And as you gaze out your windows all you see are these split systems because of their ease in installation, and economy! You do NOT Ever see window a/c units or noisy whole building central air cooling units on roofs or in home's gardens. At the big, international hotels like the Hilton or the Four Seasons, the Hyatt, those places have whole building cooling units but anything less uses a split system! I had one and fell in love with it because---- it simply worked so well! And quietly!!! Both inside and out! I've also lived in Florida, Texas, California and Las Vegas, and there were times I could not sit in my back yard due to the neighbors a/c compressors running, they were so loud! UGH! Standing next to a split system's outdoor unit you will barely know it's on! IT'S AMAZINGLY QUIET!
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!
@@paulortiz2035 okay. The unit tends to not heat up and the blower stops if the temp outside is 0. The company installing says that is normal. I am just south of Canada and it can get and stay for lengths of time.
I generally use wood heat and it is hard to back up that with something that is unreliable at lower temperatures.
Omg, first video I've seen that actually thinks about what could happen as we get older. I have similar plans only I want 42" doors and hallway. Just easier to get furniture and large items through. Open concept, concrete floors with drains in the kitchen, bathroom and laundry/mudroom. I don't want cabinets just a large walk in pantry for all my dishes, food items and freezer. Only rooms enclosed will be bedroom, bathroom and pantry. I want it to be totally accessible as I get older.
Nice
Gee Loretta, sounds like super ideas - add them to what I've been learning from this dear couple and their lovely barndominium and it it all makes for a super place to call home!
Wow....awesome! It's great you're thinking ahead. It doesn't mean you're going yo be handicapped or claiming that for yourself, you guys are just being smart.
Thank you my friend
Good thinking on the handicap accessible design. Witnessing my parents and grandparents deal with steps, walkers, and wheelchairs you will be glad you did it this way. It’s not too late to add a couple windows for more natural light.
Thank you for the comment and watching
You are so smart to plan ahead for old age and possible disabilities. I have seen so many people with loved ones returning home after hospital/rehab....and they have to practically rebuild to accomodate them and wheel chairs, scooters and walkers. For those who haven't planned a handicap accessible bathroom...Keep that regular bathtub with the shower on the wall.....just get a tub transfer bench and an adaptive shower hose to place over the existing shower head connection. That radiant heat flooring is smart!
Looking good Kevin. You made some great choices. The radiant heat in the floor, the Rockwool and the on demand hot water are all awesome. Good luck as you move forward with the build, I will be watching.
Thank you Bob
It’s Cresol probably that has been used to preserve wood and telephone poles for decades.. I like your simple build very efficient and smart in this economy. If possible use some spray foam to air seal the house. Rocwool is great over foam and it is fire resistance is great.
Will do thanks Brian.
Low to the ground is what I have in mind.
Pulled muscles in my knee 2nhalf mos made me realize exactly EXACTLY how y'all are thinking.
No steps. 💯
Easy to maintain.
👋New here subbed
Thank you
Thinking ahead... 36" doors... makes sense. The comfort of such planning & sharing together, offers comfort now, as well as later... I instantly appreciate the sentiment... Comfort, convenience & cost effective applications.... We'll call it, 3 "C"s from which you built a home for your future... I will soon make the video which shows the cathedral ceilings... (vaulted?) I can't wait...
Spray foam insulation behind the posts would be much easier and faster
I am hooked. This is my first viewing of your channel. As a senior citizen I have first hand knowledge of the importance of planning for the inseen. It was meant for me to view and subscribe to your channel. Thank You JESUS.
Thank you for subscribing my friend and watching God bless
Plan ahead is the only way to go. Planning for space to move if one of you or a visitor in a wheelchair is smart. You also might think about how sound travels inside thinking of what if you end up with a hearing aid. But one can never go wrong planning for the future. And if you never need it how cool is it to have ease of use.
You just never know thanks for watching and the comment
I am starting to plan for wheel chair access and have already moved from the huge 2 story home to a small 2300 sq ft home that is one story and so nice to not have stairs.
This small house on one floor is a blessing we love it.
It hard getting old lol.
Thanks my friend.
Nice plans and you will like it even more cause you put your heart into it. That makes a special home for both of you. Good luck and happy designing
Thanks so much for the comment my friend.
You should've been able to put
1 1/2" insulation board in behind the post right to the corners with little problems. The perlins are 1 1/2". I've built many pole buildings and have always used it in cases like yours. You have a nice place. The roof extended out to cover your porch is the only way to go. Enjoy your new place.
Thanks for the tips!
Haha, i am doing the same thing on ten acres, still in a 16feet bell tent. A working progress. But far better than being in the city.. good luck.
Good for you for thinking about your future and how life may change for you all in your older years. I never planned on being in a wheelchair either but after three strokes I'm in one now. I can't get into my bedroom or bathroom now in my wheelchair. I believe you are very smart for thinking ahead of the what if's. Even if you all aren't ever in a wheelchair your home can be sold as handicapped accessible. Best of luck to both of you!
Sorry Glen thank you for sharing.
@@Robinson-Homestead , it's fine. You're so very welcome! Thank you!
In Ravalli county Montana a 30' x 40' X 10' pole barn with inside 4" slab, one 16' x 8' garage door, 3' one man door, one 4' window, no vapor barrier is $40,500.00. This price did not include the dirt work, that was an additional $3,500.00 and had to find my own contractor for this. I had to cut into uphill side, about 6' cut on high side then slope and drainage ditches and was left with flat gravel pad. This would class as a basic build. Was built by MQS.
Thanks for sharing.
No matter what anybody says you are the one who has to live in it in the end. So you have to do what you want to do. Not what other people think you should do. I'm glad that you are doing things the way you are. I like learning other ways of doing things, and you have some interesting ideas. You're not backwards you're just doing what you want and what you feel is best.
Just a note: coming across your video is a prayer answered. What a BLESSING. Thank you JESUS.
Thank you glad to help
I AGREE ABOUT THE INSULATION. I presently live in my Van and cargo trailer. I have havelock insulation. Already I appreciate your video and experience. What a BLESSING.
Have you seen my cargo trailer build?
Good choice with the Rockwool!
So smart of you to plan for the future. I have a hard time because of the things you are preparing for🙂.
Rheem makes a "Heat Pump" water heater that should handle ALL of your heating needs while doing it very efficiently!
Building is looking good!
Thanks Peter
I bought a house at 17. 36x36. Perfect. No stairs! I made everything wheel chair accessible. At 54. It accidentally caught on fire. I am so sad. I now have to rebuild. Or move. I want the same thing again no matter what. You all have a good plan.
So sorry about your house Connie I do know how hard it is to start over I wish I could help.
Im a nurse.i have been preaching all of what u are saying.especially.making ur house wc accessible.
You just never know thanks
With the in floor heat that will be plenty to heat that place and work out great! Nice house and great build!
Thanks Matt I think it will work out fine I hope.
Hello Kevin and Julie, my wife and I have a 728 sf garage with inflow heat, built in 1992 . Originally I heated with a hot water tank, 3 years ago I switch to a Navian tankless boiler that is more efficient. In your home, look at the Combo boiler, as it will heat your radiant floor and your domestic hot water in one small wall hung unit. Cheers on your build, we are 3 years away from retirement with plans to move across Canada, build our own future proof wheel chair accessible small home. We are watching with interest on your channel. Regards Tim
I’m not sure what y’all will do but I am very sure it will be nice and done correctly. Thanks for your good videos.
Tony I do know that I'm not the brightest crayon in the box but. I will do the best to my knowledge on what I do and it may not always be right. Thank you for watching my videos.
At Lowes the rockwool insul. blanket can be ordered, it's called ROX-UL (is greater insul., fireproof, mold proof,wind blocker than others). Is easier to install because is some wider so will not fall & no itch for wall insul. Also for vapor barrier contact local code authority for yes or no. A quiet properly sized ceiling fan for high ceiling room can pull air up then curl air down walls to the floor. Me former Home Energy Advisor. Nice to hear of your methods.
Thank you for this video! I will be retiring in about 5 yrs. I would love to buy some land and downsize and this would be the perfect size for just me and my two dogs!
I think this is perfect for Julie and I appreciate the comment
Yall look like some great folks. Would live neighbors like yall. God bless guys
We do like good neighbors we help each other.
I think you got a great deal on the barndominium. Just look at the quality. You are going to love that place.
Looking good Kevin/Julie, good idea planning for the unforeseen. Sometimes just the planning for it will keep it from happening! The home looks beautiful, I'd just like a bigger porch but then again you might not have the year round weather for it like I do. Keep up the good work.
its good you are planning for the what if scenario. I did the same thing with my house and I'm glad I did because my M.I.L. is 90 and myB.I.L. had a stroke several years ago An I am a functional quad disabled veteran
You just never know thank you Leo Kelly.
Thank you for this update video. I suspect that if you look around you can find a water heater that will do both the floor heat and domestic water heat. We used to have a home heated by floor heat and the heat exchanger was dual purpose. Looking forward to watching your continued build.
Thanks for the comment
A lot of places it's mandatory that all new builds be wheelchair accessible, plus who doesn't want wider doors and hallways, it's just more comfortable.
Your right it does make it nice.
We’ve never roughed in shower drains like that. Always just frame a box around the drain pipe so it’s void of concrete, then you can build your p trap and maneuver the drain where ever it’s needed once the walls are framed up and you know exactly where everything is going. Then you are able to get your height needed once tiled or if using a prefab tub, once you have your height and location you fill the void with concrete. This way your not guessing and hoping the framed walls come out exact.
Thanks for watching
Nice for a walker too
Lost my core muscles in my back
due to pinch nerves and other
Damage. Can't find anything like this
Nice job on thinking ahead, you
never know.
You got that right thank you for the comment and watching.
Love your outlook and attitude! Besides your building for your self. Love it more people need to do the same while they can.
That's exactly what we said while we can we will
Very interesting, thanks for sharing. You may want to check your dog for fleas. She is pretty miserable with all the itching 😬
Think You so much bc I’ve been watching & thinking about pursuing a metal home ,,, I’m taking note of everything I’m in SC by the way
I have a playlist on this build thank you for the comment and watching hope it helps.
Glad to see your new mini barndo, Suggest you use 2x4 stud and hold it flush to inside of poles or header, would be a lighter and less expensive wall, happy building 👌
Thank you
Kevin are you going to finish the bedroom and the bathrooms before you do anything else so you can live in the house and finish the house off as you live there
Making this WC accessible is great. After having a broken foot twice, each episode was 3 months non weight bearing so great planning!
Thank you
You will love the heated Floor!!! Have you looked into the combination on demand boilers,heats the floor and domestic water
I did not plan on having a leg amputated, but I did. Now I have a prothesis and get around with it, but I still have to use a wheelchair when I need to let my stump rest and "breath".
I would look at doing ground loop heat pump to heat/cool. A backup hot water heater will help when you have temps below 20 on a regular basis.
Watch out for blocking air flow behind your metal siding. If you shut off air flow you risk moisture condensing on the back of the metal and in the winter it will freeze and ruin your insulation or possibly in the long running causing a mold problem.
Can’t wait to follow your progress on your build! Looks great 👍
The house at ground level would be fine if you don't get snow or ice storms and if you are not where you could get any water accumulation. Snow melt into your house would not be fun.
The wife and I plan on doing some like this in the mountains of Tennessee in the near future. 2/3 years.
We have moved in and Love it Jason thank you for the comment good luck on your build I think you will like our series on this build.
We are in the process of building a barndominium here in Kentucky. Love watching barndo videos and getting new ideas....
Thank you for watching Motown and the comment.
I am looking forward to seeing your progress. We are getting ready to pick a place to retire.
We think this the one for us Jeanne thanks for the comment and watching.
LOOKING GREAT . At 70 been doing the wood burner for 10 yrs its time for it to go a lot of work. Maybe solar or geo would be better as we age!!!
I really do love my wood burner it is a lot of work and the heat is so nice but the work is getting harder as I get older.
Pellet stove for heat they are awesome
Thanks for the update can’t wait to see it finished oh buddy your friend G-man
Really really nice and will be easy to manage as well as live in.I think it's great size.I could see myself building one in AR once I purchase the Land.I'm enjoying this series on the build.Thanks and Peace from MN
Thanks Mark good luck my friend
It looks l8ke it’ll fit y’all’s needs quite well brother! I hope the rest of the process goes good for y’all! Thank you for sharing!
I wish you guys could see the Koehler design studio in Wisconsin, the bathrooms and kitchens are pretty neat to see.
I’ve thought about what I would do for a retirement house build a lot of European ideas.
I really like the videos 😃
I always thought about building a retirement house and never thought that I would get the chance but here I am You may build your own one day so keep your ideas you never know my friend.
Thank you David.
We have a nice hilltop area carved out in our property here in NC and the Barndo is the choice we want there…. Oh and a huge workshop/garage…. Wife wants 2 structures living and workshop, so will prob go that way… allows us flexibility to do almost exactly what yall doing here… thanks for taking the time to document your process… very helpful!!
Thank you Tim.
How are your plans going?
Your videos have been the most helpful to me so far. I’m looking to do something similar. You’ve given me some great ideas for getting something built in increments. I had no idea that plumbing could be run above ground! I’m watching in depth! Thanks.
Those heated floors will heat your home well... pretty efficient once you get it warmed it holds the heat.. I would suggest ceiling fans to keep the air moving
For sure thanks for the comment
Wide doors are always a good plan. Plus it could help for resale value.
Thanks KP.
Check into an outdoor wood boiler for your hot water and heat. Some stoves can burn multi fuels along with no dirty mess inside your house like a wood stove. The water stove is quite popular here in North Carolina.
Very nice! Good Planning as you enter Retirement! (Smart). So awesome to see a couple on the same level!!!!
Thank you
For the love of Pete get that dog some flea medicine , she chewed on her side almost the whole time you guys were talking. Poor critter
I was wondering if they burned the lower post in the ground, I understand it protects somewhat like pressure treating the wood.
The post are wrapped with like a hard plastic.
You will love the radiant floor heat. I installed a Lochinvar Noble combi boiler to take care of the radiant heat and domestic hot water, works awesome.
I think we will I'm still working on figuring out how it's going to work
Very smart! My son after we inherited from my in-laws I did bath rooms over I put walk in in master and bars in.
Nice thanks for the comment.
I think planning ahead for wheelchair access is genius!
We aren't getting any younger so yeah we wanted to plan ahead for the future because you just never know what kind of health we might be in . Thanks for watching.
It is called Universal building codes. Light switches, door handles proper height for countertops and sinks.
Thanks for the comment
I raised three children plus at times and now grandkids always over in 1200 square feet .. but when they were smaller it was 980 square until we closed in our deck and made it a 4 season outdoor room … so Now children grown.. and gone perfect . Metal low Maintenance .. now not sure about no foundation .. would at least have a slab .