$6000 Shed Turned Into An Affordable Tiny Home
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- Can you imaging buying a shed to retire in for $6,000 and making it into an affordable tiny home? This woman did and kept her budget for her tiny home under $35,000 and she DIY the whole project! In this video, we speak to Ellen a 67-year-old retiree and she shares her story of how she found the shed, how much everything cost including permits and utilities plus what maintenance issues have come up over the years since she has moved into her beautiful tiny house.
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@@lindanewburn3021 thank You.
Copper Coat seems to work really well against bugs, kind of expensive but better than getting the pests. Home Depot carries it.
I brought one and I love it. I also went all electric but I have it connected a propane generator. I would glue down wooden boards and use (home defense) from lowes, the termites hate it. Spray all over area last 10 to 11 months. Replace wood if you can then spray it all over the wood then paint. I had this problem. So far it's working. Just keep up with spraying trouble areas within 10 to 12 months.
As for termites they usually come up from the ground. Her home is high off the ground. I think she will probably be okay with termites.
She was extremely lucky that she had family to help her out. Because a lot of people can't say that
True that
That’s what I keep hearing about the ppl interviewed for their tiny homes..
“Thankgod I had family to move the home”
“Thank goodness my dad is a carpenter,and owns a construction business”
“Thank goodness my uncle is a general contractor”
“Thank goodness my family had a few acres to gives us,and we just plug into their electric/water/waste systems..etc..seems like these ppl have all the luck.
I want to meet a family that didn’t have all that “luck”, and how they managed.
@@maureenjossick429 I might have to make a video in the future for younger people with little savings and zero networking that did not get all kinds of help. I actually went off grid wit farm animals and well and wood stove and barn all built by me mostly salvaged and it's not none of these glamorous looking videos. Everything is rigged and cheap but efficient. 2 yead process to get to what I envisioned having to wait on deals or finding free stuff and salvaging wood.
Yep teamwork brought it to completion. That's what family, friends, do
My son just bought one of these and moved it to his land do he's just starting.
As for termites, Put flashing on the top of the cement blocks with the flashing several inches larger than the top of the block. Bend the top of the flashing downwards. When the termites come up the blocks and meet the flashing, they go back down and do not get to the wood. No poison needed. Blessings
The metal flashing should have been added "BEFORE" the shed was sat down on the blocks.
No wood touches the ground; water rots the bottom wood and seeps up into it several inches. Look at the bottom outside of any wooden building, snow and rain, even watering the grass will ruin the wood and the stain/color. LUCK!
awesome reply
Great suggestion about the flashing! As an added bit of protection, termites HATE geranium plants.
Termites generally do not climb concrete, just do not ever have any wood touching the ground.
If you can afford it get two of these, maybe one a bit smaller for the bed and bath. Make it L shaped and build a covered deck in the L with a door for outside access. Just an idea for others wanting to do something like this.
That's a wonderful idea. I could see a screened in porch-type area including part of the top for shade and sun. Would be nice for a little pond surrounded by some self-sufficient plants (succulents might work well) with seating. Early mornings and evenings would be great outside. Or forgot the pond and do covered screened porch with nice, comfortable seating, grill, table and chairs. Would be lovely and added living space. Then bedroom on ground level and loft/s for storage. If lofts were set of for storage, I would use an electrical set up for easy up and down to put things in and take things out of storage.
You read my mind. That is exactly what I plan to do.
@@vickykent353 I agree totally
Most definitely I would buy (2) 2story home from Home Depot
This is exactly what we are planning
First of all, Ellen looks absolutely amazing for a 67 year old! Secondly, I love her tiny home. I generally don't like tiny homes very often either
Thank you!!!
DE kills bugs
I turned a shed into a tiny house a few years ago also. I had no idea what I was getting into but I love, love, love it.
I love my shed tiny house....mine is not finished yet but I am in it anyways.....or else it would be car living....I prefer my tiny shed home
She is so humble.. love her attitude. Glad it works for her and love the area she lives in..
I have some advice for the insurance situation. Being that it it a tiny home, just about any needed repair would be substantially less than a larger traditional home, right? So, instead of fussing with traditional insurance companies, open a savings account at a bank and make payments to it like you would to an insurance company. Never touch that account unless it would be for something that you would otherwise turn into your insurance. The advantages to this method is that ALL money you contribute would be available to you, there would be no deductible, and YOU act as the insurance adjuster, meaning YOU pick what is covered, who can make the repairs, and to what extent the repairs are made. Just think of a payment amount you are comfortable making per month, then religiously make that payment. An added bonus is once you meet a balance that covers total replacement cost for the building and the contents, you can stop making your "insurance payments" and still remain fully "covered."
Thanks for the information.
Brilliant idea!
Yes!
Awesome idea
Great idea for the long haul, but not if damage happens anytime in the near future.
This is a full house although not cluttered at all. It's not empty like a model home, so you can feel that this is how real people live. I think that a smaller place certainly makes you think about "want" vs. "need" - something that we all would do well to consider in our own lives.
I have been researching termite prevention. Termites have to get into the soil for their water supply. They avoid cedar since it is toxic to them. So putting cedar chips between termites and the ground looks like it would help. Plus many other pests avoid cedar too which is why closets and wooden trunks are lined in cedar.
Thank You.
Thank you for researching👏
Check into a product called Cedarcide. They have sprays and granules.
Cedar and diatomaceous earth. When I lived in my rv, I used DE to prevent ants without harming the ground or my cats that lived with me.
Feed stores sells the natural bug killer powder .
I think Ellen is brilliant, at 67 she proves a woman CAN do things not previously believed a woman can accomplish. You go girl!!! All electric/solar is safer.
I love this! I just turned 58 and looking to retire debt and stress free allowing me to complete my bucket list.
Isn’t it awesome!!??
I would recommend Hardy plank siding. It is cement board and would look a lot like your current siding. It won't need painting for something like 20 years and it is impervious to termites.
It’s really nice that she has family that helped her a lot.
I admire Ms. Ellen taking on that project. My sister has a tiny home with cedar wood siding and a metal roof. Her drip edge all the way around was too short to keep water from running down the walls during every rain. Her exterior walls took a beating. We (family) replaced the roof with longer panels and are planning to replace the exterior walls (at the next holiday when we’re all together).
I don’t know if this is what is causing your paint to fade, but I thought I’d mention it. Cheers!
Thank you.
Thank you. I am hoping this spring to get some family to help replace the outside covering Leaning toward corrugated panels
We added rain gutters and worked great to divert water away
Charming, she mentions "keeping the clutter down" which gives the home an "elbow room" effect. Also, the open floor plan is modern, and the high ceiling eliminates the claustrophobic feeling that a tiny house usually has.
I am wanting to have a tiny home I am amazed by the work she put into her little home ☺️
Gutters would help with the warping of the would outside. My storage shed did the same thing. Very nice tiny home!
That is one smart lady. Lovely home, thanks for sharing. She would be great at consulting others for a small fee.
Great interview! Both of you have great attitudes. I appreciate that you are sympathetic to those of us who want to live more minimally, Kristina. I got lots of ideas.
Thank you for watching. I will be bringing more stories like this as the year goes on.
Yes!!!
These are wonderful, however for safety reasons the bedroom needs to be on the bottom and an exit to the outside in it like a man door, sliding door or large window one can quickly get out, in case of fire or other tragedy.
I bought 4.5 acres just outside of Elko NV in back of Ryndon about ten years ago (15,000.00)had power put onto the property (3000.00) and added a 40’ high cube shipping container for storage (8000.00). I still may go back there to live and turn my container into a home, or just stay in my camp trailer there and think about it or sell it. Awesome view of the Ruby mtns.
A septic used to cost between 2-5000.00, needs well or haul water or have it delivered.
Your interviews inspire!!
Insurance in a hurricane area is problematic, no matter the size & construction of the home. We have the same issue in cyclone 🌀 areas of Queensland, Australia. My house & contents premium jumped by $100/month post a cat 5 cyclone in 2011, and the increase was predominantly cover on the house itself, not the contents.
When Insurance companies are far more concerned with return to shareholders than covering you should the event you are paying to get cover on occur.
I believe we're going to see a lot more of this than we think....I see these accelerating in acceptability in many areas....
My tiny home has metal exterior and roof also skirting. In two different colors and then white trim. I love it.
Thank you!!!!!
Ellen is awesome and honest I love what she has done to her tiny home. 💕💕❤💕
The T8 siding should likely be replaced looks like you could start getting water intrusion which could lead to additional damage. Vinyl siding would probably be the least expensive option. Although you may want to plan on replacing your weather barrier under the siding. Possible pull off the items and replace with zip sheathing and than add vinyl on top?
Thanks!!!
What about Hardie board? Practically impervious to the elements especially after being caulked and painted. A little difficult to install but I'd just seal up the current siding, add a vapor barrier and board right over.
I love them little tiny homes but the thing about it is you can buy a used mobile home and fix it up very nice and a little small piece of land for less than $35,000
Repair the siding water damage first then cover it with vinyl siding to protect it .
That’s really awesome, you can’t even tell that it started out as a storage building
I love her carefree attitude about the paint, insurance, and termites. No worries 😌 If it happens it happens
I have been told that motor oil or diesel fuel trenched around your foundation, however, most or maybe all states do not allow you to do that. We just got a contract with a pest control because it seems to me that using oil on your land would not be any healthier than pesticides. You have created a lovely home and it is quite roomy. Thanks for sharing.
This is a great interview. She did a beautiful job on her home.
Your place looks cozy and you have utilized your space very well
Having Land and family business helps. She is blessed. Very nice tiny home
I like what she did, its cute as a bug! ... I built my own Tiny Home , summer/fall 2021, A major adjustment is an under statement. I loved my tiny house, but as winter set in, so did snow storms and wind storms, that ripped a large pine from its roots just outside my door. (infect three large trees ) It shook me to core, I decided its was too dangerous in my region for a tiny home ... Upstate NY. Boy oh boy tho I miss it already. Biter sweet for me. Age 68 PS: There are thousand of trees, so removing them was not a solution :(
Loved the home tour. 😍 A little taller, and stairs instead of a ladder, with a nice brick-looking bottom, I'd love it even more! 👍👍🏼
Stairs might cut the home down even tinier 🤣
We had a pest control company use borax (?) which is injected into the wood. It is safe if animals, rodents etc eat the wood of the borax. It is supposed to be better than tenting because it continues to work...
Thank you for that.
This lady is so wise.
Absolutely beautiful home. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day. 👍
It’s amazing to me how much can be done with the square footage of tiny homes, and the different configurations people com up with! I love tiny homes! It’s a super option for the aging population!
I have been thinking about this as a option .. Or just to really make it simple get a 30×45×16... And make a two car garage.. two doors front / rear .. Then make the rest a full tiny home with a attached garage and a loft ...
Your closet with the washer & dryer is genius!
I would love to have a home like this. I'm a homeless senior in California.
I am very happy for her! I really enjoyed her simplistic vision and style!
Precious little home, Ellen! Diatomaceous earth works on termites. You would apply with a 'diatomaceous earth powder duster' into crevices. I would link to one as a reference, but YT deletes my comments with links :(
I screenshot this and sent it to her. THANK YOU 😊
Yes I was going to recommend that too! I use it for my cats and dogs for internal parasites and externally for fleas and ticks, as well as in the home, works great! If using for animals make sure it's food grade diatomaceous earth vs pool grade.
Kristina, DE is a natural product & not expensive. I live on a lake so I don't use poisonous chemicals. The long term toxicity & contamination are not worth the short term benefit. Option #2 hire a professional to apply citrus oil correctly for efficacy. That siding is T111, it's like plywood. If water breaks the seal between layers it's useless. I'd replace the damaged piece, wrap the exterior & install vinyl siding for low maintenance. Otherwise it requires constant painting.
Yes, thank you!!!
Put a genuine house boat type bottom under it after removing the tie downs. Make the floater bottom sturdy that will float well. This is just a crazy thought but I’ve known some amazing people who might actually be capable of it and then do it! Engineering is totally doable.
Such an amazing build and use of space, awesome kitchen and bathroom areas as well as full sized laundry, quite organized and perfect living space. 🏡
So glad I found this video. My father and I are planning to build him something similar and we are from Louisiana as well, so the information is super useful!
Awesome! Saving that money honey 💰🍯🙌🏽
That’s right!!
Recently one of Incredible Tiny Homes,went through the last big hurricane sitting on the Mississippi river ,did not lose one shingle,or recieve any damages in New Orleans.
I did this exact thing. I bought my shed new tho, thru a company n Alabama that r built 4 living and are up to code. So no problem getn insurance
I just had a thought about how to access an upstairs bedroom without using a ladder. Why not build a staircase on the outside of the structure, enclose it to become part of the home's interior, and raise the roof over the bedroom area? The opening of the bottom of the stairs can be somewhere near the front door, once you get inside. Underneath the stairs is where additional closet/storage space can go. I personally don't need a large clothing closet, so at the start of the build out, I would've configured the current closet and bathroom areas, to accommodate a bed, bathroom and w/d unit. My closet would've been a bump out addition. That's my two cent's worth.
For termites our company used Boricaire which is Boric Acid based. We needed something non-toxic because we had children
I’ve heard of mini-splits that have de-humidifiers built in. But I’ve bought small dehumidifiers from Amazon and I emptied mine every few days unless it was the dead of summer in southern AL. And we lived by a lake so the humidity was up in the 80-90% range!
This is is awesome. To prevent termites or make them leave. Cinnamon sticks or essential oil.
In LA, we do an orange oil based termite treatment.. if look into that. House is adorable!
The Old Timers Told Me they used Oil and apply that to Your structure,Tried it Myself and it Really Works Something with a Cedar mix
I am building out a shed to house in Louisiana its 288 sqft. Because of the size I didn't have to have an electric inspection. It was approved by police jury in Allen Parish. Just got my electric two days ago. I am using reflective that help keep rodents out.
I am looking for insurance.
Tips for the peeling paint,
Remove the paint and use a quality stain + sealer.
ALL paint on exterior wood will peel in time.
Wood expands and contracts which can work the paint off over time. Also moisture always finds a way in to the wood. When the moisture is exposed to the hot sun and tries to evaporate, it traps the gasses under the paint which can lift the paint from the material over time.
Professional painter over 25 years
I do construction for a living the biggest hurdle for anyone building these is Land and staying within code legally.
Cotton dead oil and clove oil mixed. It even kills bed bugs
Love this.. I have thought of doing this myself. Very useful information.
We also live in a tiny home 384 sq. ft as well. We love ours, 4 years strong.
Very Nicely Done👌 I 💕 the way you decorated your home.
Aluminum siding does the trick here in Louisiana with all of the humidity
wish Ellen ALL the BEST👍👍😎
Bravo Helen you are giving me inspiration at this age and go forward with my idea of building my tiny dream home.
Lovely lady with a lovely home. BLESSINGS
Put up new wood and put marine sealer on it.
Oh!! Marine Sealer is a great tip!! Thank You.
@@KristinaSmallhorn ur welcome
That exterior paint issue appears to be a siding issue that was present BEFORE it was primered and painted, something that repainting won't repair or seal against moisture.
b/c it looks like moisture damage.
I wonder if the house has a vapor barrier on the walls or the back of the insulation.
You can buy orange oil for termites.
Spray Borax mixed with water to areas susceptible to termites, works for other wood damaging bugs too.
Thank you for your program it helps me for the future
Termite control without liquid chemicals would be a baiting system like Sentricon. There are other options but I know this one works great.
I have heard that milk paint lasts a long time, expensive but won't come off in rain.
Termites: Best advice I had was to stack some firewood on your property, farthest from the house. The bugs would go for that instead of your house because it was natural and had easy access. If the stack was nearly gone, add more or begin a new pile. I lived in a subdivision, so had to have indoor treatment. But it was my termite man who told me about that.
Iam happy for you grandma you look so happy
I am planning on one later down the road and on our son's property
I thought the wood on those buildings were treated to deter bugs! We have one we purchased 2 years ago and slowly but surely turning into a commercial kitchen for a business. We have racked our brains with this. It's expensive! We so far don't owe anything for the building and appliances...but now comes electrical and insulation...etc...slowly but surely. Hey yall...if anyone has any ideas...ours is a 12 by 24. Let us know if yall made a business out of one for a commercial kitchen!
Try Diatomaceous Earth for the termites, there are termite traps that you push into the ground outside your house and they have pheromone bait that attracts them to it.
Thanks for the dehumidifier link! I’ve needed one for pantry that isn’t acclimated.
As well as bathroom :)
For that same size shed today these shed companies want 10k-16k for it which is absolutely insane!!!!!!!! I wanted to start my salon up in a shed but at that rate i might as well look into getting a loan for a real store front
This is exactly what I needed guess tiny homes not for me to insecure for a state with 4 seasons
It is PERFECT
ELLEN IS PERFECT
I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT !!!!
I have wanted to do this myself. I love it!
My husband and I want to keep termites away naturally at our next home. Do your research on herbs. I think vetiver and catnip. I think a long time ago I found lavendar keeps away unwanted pest but I can't remember if termites are included.
I would make the upstairs area storage and make the couch a pull out
I think more people should consider these sheds to turn into homes. They make alot of sense.
Well cost in central TX 2022 now $25k
Septic $4k
New electric pole 5k then per foot beyond 200 feet from previous pole
Then you need an electrician to make it go live and add wire and codes.
Just want watchers to have todays pricing.
I would add another shed like this so that it turns into an l-shaped phone because I cannot walk up the stairs to the bedroom.
In the front I would do a laundry room and a small guest bathroom with just a toilet and a sink.
The offshoot I would have at the far end a walk-in closet and then a large bathroom with a walk-in shower; no tub. Funny still allow me to do a tub anymore.
Then there would be a nice large bedroom for myself and a small sitting room with all of my books. The loft in both buildings can be used for storage.
When it’s all said and done, you can do a new mobile home close to what she did with everything being up to code with less hassle. I say that because I have done several the investments both ways.
I believe I could do it. Precious home. Sweet lady
Oh yea it’s a great idea. Like she said drowning in debts is unnecessary at any age. I would love to do the same
I love it!!!! Ellen did an excellent job!
dehumidifiers is a geat idea; you don't want that beautiful home to grow mold. :) I don't know details, but they do make metal "shields" against termites to keep them from the wood. I am exhausted from extremely severe ME/CFS, otherwise I'd try to research for you. I hope you can find it out, I THINK they are called something like termite shields? Minimalism is great, even in my 1,200 sq. ft. house. :) (3 kids, wheelchair, medical needs and 110lb. labrador, otherwise we'd be in a tiny house,too. :D
I was born and raised in southwestern Louisiana. I still live in Louisiana.
I don't know if y'all have them in Louisiana but if you do they're called by most people horse apple trees but their proper name is Osage orange he fruit that grows on that if you put it all around and under your house it will prevent bugs spiders and termites and skunks
emty dawn bottle
3 squirts of dawn
vinigar 1/3 full
water to the top
apply this every day around the outside of your home
My problem would be the loft. A year ago I would have been ok and I only just turned 52 but, have had a bad problem with one leg and foot and now it's not an option. I couldn't imagine being 70-80 and trying to climb that ladder to bed..
Absolutely perfect simple life