I've lived in an 8' by 29.5' camper almost two years now. Campers aren't tiny homes, they don't have the creative space, no loft, not as well insulated. It has been difficult. I've been watching videos of tiny home life to get ideas on how to make the space work better. If I get a tiny home it will definitely be a monster tiny home size. The space is probably ok for only one person. My daughter lives with me. She has the bedroom and I have the uncomfortable couch bed. It's definitely not an ideal situation, but its better than being out on the street, in a car, or in someone else's home.
Thank you so much for sharing your story-it sounds like you’ve been navigating some really challenging circumstances with resilience and creativity already. Living in a camper, especially with your daughter, shows so much strength and adaptability, even when the setup isn’t ideal. I think it’s amazing that you’re exploring ideas to make your space work better-tiny homes really do offer a lot of inspiration for maximizing comfort and functionality. Wishing you all the best on your journey, whether you decide to upgrade to a monster tiny home or find another solution that works for you. You’re doing an incredible job, and your resourcefulness is inspiring!
I think a transition from city to country is not to be underestimated. In the country you need to have something to do: a reason to be there specifically, and a discipline that focuses your energies. Otherwise you are aimless and become bored. It is important to find a social connection too.
Nice documentary on tiny house living. I live alone in a small apartment, so it does make sense that living in a tiny house would also be better for single people.
When it is more than one person, SOME sort of separation space should be considered, especially when there is no "office" to step away to. Thanks for watching 🙏🏼
It seems that your house was pretty small. Add in Covid, and that you were working from home - no wonder you felt squeezed in. I think for a lot of people it is a fantasy that's not feasible - but something nice to dream about. Financing is not easy either - or you have to put in a lot of work. But also finding a good parking space - you either join a community or you're in the middle of nowhere (and you'll need a car to get around). I'll still dream about my cabin in the woods 🌲🌳🏡🌲🤗
Exactly. Perfect storm situation. Your points are spot on. I would not discourage anyone though! We all have our callings. We were warned and we did our own evaluations and took the calculated risk. Wishing you the best for your dream!
I’m living tiny as a single senior citizen in NE Tennessee in a community. I also have 2 cats who are not allowed to just free range. I built them a catio they can escape to wherever they wish, but sometimes they’re both just under my feet all day. I have lived in my 180 sf tiny house for 18 months now. I love ❤️ it and the community aspect. I most likely will live my life out here. I really enjoyed your video. I can see why it’s not for you and Sooj and there’s nothing wrong with that. Take care. My condolences on the loss of Georgie 😢.
Thank you so much for sharing your story and for your kind words. Your setup sounds absolutely wonderful-living in a supportive community and creating a space like the catio for your cats is such a thoughtful and beautiful way to embrace tiny living. Honestly, it’s the kind of setup I wish we had been able to experience! Wishing you so much joy and peace as you continue this journey, and thank you again for taking the time to watch and comment. Your support means the world. ❤️
When I think of a tiny house, I don’t think of spending 24 hours a day seven days a week in it. I think of it as less to clean and a place that you can come home from work too, and then go on vacation without being worried aboutall the stuff you worry about with the big house. You set up what amounts to a farm and just live in a tiny house. Those are two different challenges and you combined both at the same time. So hats off to you guys.
Thanks for sharing your tiny experiment. My wife and I have been talking about going tiny. But we've decided right off that we would need two tiny houses and a common space connecting them. We have no illusions about each of us needing our own space. But everyone has their own little routine - our quirks and personal time schedule. I hope you're happy that you went through this tiny phase of your life. All the best as you as you find a way to get where you want in life, and as that changes over time.
Your plan for two tiny houses connected by a common space sounds absolutely brilliant-honestly, I wish we had thought of that! Having your own space while still sharing a life together feels like the perfect balance. I really appreciate your kind wishes, and I’m so glad we had our tiny phase-it taught us so much. Wishing you and your wife all the best as you create your version of tiny living and continue shaping your journey together!
We have a tiny house in the woods with pond in the front and creek in the backyard . We live there part time . We go there on the weekends to escape city life. I love both living in my big main house that I live full time and I also love my tiny house
Some of your problems were due to the location. Having unreliable water, electricity and internet cause problems that aren't due to the tiny house as such. But it's a small space for two people, even moreso if it's your workplace.
You are absolutely right-location played a huge role in some of the challenges we faced! The unreliable utilities made things harder, but they also gave us a lot of funny stories to tell later. 😂 And yes, working and living in a small space definitely tested our creativity and patience! Tiny living was an adventure for sure, and we learned so much from it. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!
For me personally I would have had a hard time with the location of your tiny home. The farm and surroundings looked great but your actually parking spot just seemed rough. You two were brave enough to try it and I think even braver to say this is not for us!
What a great perspective. I love tiny homes and the idea of simpler living, sometimes we just need some space and flexibility those things don’t necessarily offer. Especially long term. A second building, shipping container or whatever, that serves as a large stand alone flex space/greatroom. Would make entertaining larger groups of family, crafting, or building projects, easier and user friendly.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment! You are absolutely right-tiny living is all about getting creative and thinking outside the (tiny) box. We joked many times about how a shipping container 'office' would have saved us during those moments when crafting took over the entire house. Tiny living can definitely work long-term if you’ve got the space-flexibility combo figured out. It’s such a fun challenge to rethink how we use space. That aspect was always very fun.
I can totally see your perspective. I do also feel that designing your own tiny would be a more positive experience for anyone. Though not always possible. But layout is key. I’m currently building mine, I looked at 2nd hand ones but none really fit the brief on how I wanted the layout. It’s certainly not for everyone but awesome you got to Experience it!😊
💯 designing your own tiny home can make a world of difference. We actually had a custom build in the works, but then the pandemic threw a wrench in the plans, and delays led us to explore second-hand options instead. Honestly, though, I’m glad we gave it a shot. Life’s too short not to try something bold-even if it means learning what doesn’t work for you! Best of luck with your build; it sounds like you’re setting yourself up for an amazing experience!
I live in 60 sf with my doxie. Perfect for me. Your “tiny” with all the outbuildings and outdoor spaces seems adequate if used well. It’s just not for everyone! Each to their own, you know.
Exactly. Under different circumstances and maybe different timing, the result could have been much different. Wishing the best to you and your doxie ❤️
Thank you for sharing and being so open about your experience! As someone who moved +10 times (between states, as well as cities & apartments within states-- MN/SC/CA/TX/OK with an ever expanding family) over the course of 10 years, I think the *venue* of the Tiny Home was more of a detriment than the size of your space. Were you to live in a +3000 sq ft home... but still on an island in the countryside... You likely would have still left the island. That was a HARD transition from one way of life to the other. Something to keep in mind if you're planning any big changes going forward. Honestly it's impressive y'all stayed as long as you did, and it sounds like you had a really formative experience! All the best to you!
Wow, thank you for such a thoughtful comment and for sharing your moving adventures-+10 times in 10 years sounds like a whole saga! We will tell more of the story soon too, but yes, we have moved so much already as well! You bring up such a great point about the location being just as impactful as the size of the home. I think you're absolutely right: even if we’d been in a mansion, the island might have eventually felt too remote for us. Especially during lockdown. It was definitely a tough lifestyle shift, but also such a formative chapter, as you said. I really appreciate your kind words-it feels good to hear that sticking it out for as long as we did was impressive! Wishing you all the best in your journey too!
You guys were literally living better than like 40% of the world. No wifi running water or electricity is a first world problem for sure. You all just aren’t who you thought you were and I think that’s important to note.
Thank you for your perspective, and you are absolutely right-I’m incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to experiment with a lifestyle like this. I fully acknowledge that some of the challenges we faced are what many people deal with daily, and I’m not complaining. If anything, I’m proud of how my partner and I navigated the hurdles we placed ourselves in. Honestly, I did not go into this knowing exactly who I was, but this experience was an amazing way to learn and grow. Life is about discovering ourselves, one challenge at a time. Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts!
It appears the Tiny House itself wasn't the real problem, but several other factors such as it's size, layout not allowing for separate living spaces, location, and happening during the pandemic. But I'm glad you all made it through and are very creative. I definitely understand the WiFi necessity comment.❤
You are absolutely right; the tiny house itself wasn’t the issue so much as all the other factors combined. The timing, location, and layout definitely made things trickier than we’d anticipated. I’m so glad you understand the WiFi struggles too-it really is a necessity! 😅 Thank you for watching and for your kind words about our creativity. Wishing you all the best and sending lots of gratitude your way!
Thank you so much! Been sitting on so much footage for years. Glad I finally got to put it to use. Admittedly, I was super avoiding looking back... needed to get myself to a certain point to be able to look at it all again.
I feel like if you had bit larger TH with great solar system as well as Starlink Internet connection you’d have liked it better. However living in the “back 40” fields and Oregon’s known weather conditions and the Pandemic was a perfect storm of depression and boring as hell! I have to have dependable power, Starlink Internet, and TV a one level TH more like 8x70 or more, I’m cool 😎 lol 😂! I’m too old for loft bedroom and a ladder omg 😳 Did you move back to NY btw? Just subscribed as soon as I watched your very honest video on TH living. Did I mention, a big NO to composting toilets! I spent the first ten years of my life living on a farm where my step grandmother has an outhouse and still cooked with her wood stove. However, it was a beautiful old farmhouse and she made delicious meals but she did have electric and TV. Of course this was the 60s no internet back then!
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment and for subscribing-it means the world! You nailed it: a slightly larger tiny house with dependable power, Starlink, and no composting toilet might have been a game-changer for us. Taking the composting out was really killing my back! SO HEAVY 🤣! And you’re absolutely right about the ‘perfect storm’ of circumstances during the pandemic-it definitely added its own layer of challenge. I totally get your point about lofts and ladders-those are definitely not for everyone. Your early life on a farm sounds like such a fascinating experience, though! It’s amazing how much resilience and resourcefulness you must have learned from those times (even if outhouses weren’t a highlight 😂). We didn’t move back to NY, but we’re loving where we are now with a little more space and some creature comforts. Thank you again for watching and sharing your thoughts-it’s so great to connect with others who understand both the beauty and the quirks of simpler living!
My husband and I lived in an eight foot by thirty three trailer for a year. It was a great way to save up to buy our first house. No problem with the space he went to work and my dog and I went biking and walking every day.
This is the way. It’s so inspiring to hear how you and your husband made it work and used that time to save for your first home-that’s such a great example of making a tiny space work toward a big goal. I love that you and your dog had your daily adventures too; it sounds like a beautiful way to create balance and enjoy the experience. Wishing you and your family all the best in your home now!
The problen isn't the tiny home per say. It's the stupid off grid part. Plus no matter what somebody has to have some sort of income. If I went with a a tiny house it would have to be 14 foot wide and at least 32 foot long. No loft, and a full kitchen and bath, with a tub. A mini split for ac and heat.
Thanks for your great video. Seems like you choose a tiny house that was just too small for two people and a dog. As you know, there are thousands of YT videos showing larger tiny houses with more than enough room for two and their pets. You don't even have a loft. My feeling is that you would have had a completely different experience if you had dedicated sleeping and work spaces, something that is achievable with a bit longer trailer and a walk-in loft, or a slide out. And I'm aware that many people cannot afford a house that's larger than what you had. I'm sure that your experience will be a warning to others who may fall into the "too small" trap. P.S.:I've been to the clothing optional beach on your island, and that alone would make it a great place to live for me. But poor internet- like you, no way.
Thank you so much for your kind and insightful comment! You’re absolutely right-our tiny house was on the smaller side for two people and a dog, and we definitely felt those limitations. Funny enough, we actually had a custom build in the works, but the pandemic threw off the schedule, so we pivoted to finding something pre-made. Living tiny was such an incredible experience, but it seems like the timing just wasn’t right for us. I’d never discourage anyone from giving this lifestyle a try-it’s truly unique and rewarding when it fits your needs. OMG, the nude beach! That was absolutely our summertime escape, too. We spent so many hot days there-it was such a privilege to live so close by. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and memories, and for watching the video!
@@soojandjef You're welcome, and thank you again for your wonderful video and sharing your life with us. I'm glad that you were able to enjoy the nudist beach during your time there, and that it helped compensate for the not so great things about your experience. Yep, I could put up with a lot if I lived near that beach. Sorry to hear that Covid derailed your original plans, but I'm guessing that you learned a lot about yourselves and tiny house living that you wouldn't have learned otherwise, if your original plans had worked out. And you survived it! And at the risk of sounding like the old man that I am, you're young enough that you'll be able to have many new beginnings in your life when things change or don't go as planned. Looking forward to following your journey, as long as I'm still breathing and you're still posting! 😀
If you go to Internet Archives, you can see Garlinghouse Wee Homes, and Kamo Kabins, which has small houses including some tiny ones.Thete is also Pacific Ready Cut homes which had some tiny homes for bungalow courts.Some of these are 16 or 18 feet wide by 24 inches.They had a separate.bedrooms a bath, living room and.a small Kitchen.
Absolutely! We learned the importance of daily cleaning and sorting to avoid feeling overwhelmed. Those lessons have stuck with us going forward. Thanks for watching!
That’s fair-I definitely tend to leap before I look! Thankfully, it was just us along for the ride, so no one else had to suffer through this trial-and-error phase. 😅 Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!
Space move ability for 1 to 2 people.why cramp Every thing into Barby and Ken Size😂😂😂😂😂??? You really have to have a decent size per person aswell as PLENTY OF STORAGE easy to get to.Face we all love camping but not for life
Couple has dreams of living tiny surrounded by nature. Does not do their research and finds tiny homes in the middle of nowhere require Starlink, good solutions for bathrooms, rodents, etc. Also, living with farm animals is.... not as fun as going to a petting zoo for an hour or two. Sorry but I follow several van-lifers and tiny-house residents on youtube and it feels like these people had way unrealistic dreams about what tiny-house living (especially on a farm) was going to be like. Their house was way cute and I actually loved how vibrant and colorful their space was.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and for the kind words about our tiny home’s colorful space-it truly was our little art therapy retreat! You’re absolutely right; we definitely bit off more than we could chew by combining tiny living with farm life all at once. It was a steep learning curve, but it taught us so much about what we value in a home and lifestyle. Unrealistic dreams? Guilty as charged! 😅 But hey, life is about trying things, learning, and growing, right? Thanks again for watching and for your perspective!
OMG I totally agree. We had donated so much of our belonging before and while we were living there too. The problem is we were MAKING things on top of all things needed to MAKE more things. If we had the means at the time, a separate studio would have been a huge help. Thanks for watching!
I totally understand how that moment could be off-putting-I tried to show the realities of our tiny house life without sugarcoating too much, but I also made sure to leave a lot of things on the editing room floor for exactly this reason. I really appreciate you sharing your perspective, and I hope you’ll give us another shot with future videos. I promise there’s more quirky adventures and fewer… um, feathered realities. 🐓😅
When I think of a tiny house, I don’t think of spending 24 hours a day seven days a week in it. I think of it as less to clean and a place that you can come home from work too, and then go on vacation without being worried aboutall the stuff you worry about with the big house. You set up what amounts to a farm and just live in a tiny house. Those are two different challenges and you combined both at the same time. So hats off to you guys.
You’re absolutely right-tiny house living is a whole different ballgame when it’s combined with managing a mini-farm setup. We definitely took on two challenges at once! It’s great to hear your perspective on tiny living as a simpler, worry-free base to come home to-that’s such a smart way to approach it and do wish we took that approach from the get go. Hats off to you for recognizing the balance, and thanks again for watching and sharing your thoughts!
I've lived in an 8' by 29.5' camper almost two years now. Campers aren't tiny homes, they don't have the creative space, no loft, not as well insulated. It has been difficult. I've been watching videos of tiny home life to get ideas on how to make the space work better. If I get a tiny home it will definitely be a monster tiny home size. The space is probably ok for only one person. My daughter lives with me. She has the bedroom and I have the uncomfortable couch bed. It's definitely not an ideal situation, but its better than being out on the street, in a car, or in someone else's home.
Thank you so much for sharing your story-it sounds like you’ve been navigating some really challenging circumstances with resilience and creativity already. Living in a camper, especially with your daughter, shows so much strength and adaptability, even when the setup isn’t ideal. I think it’s amazing that you’re exploring ideas to make your space work better-tiny homes really do offer a lot of inspiration for maximizing comfort and functionality. Wishing you all the best on your journey, whether you decide to upgrade to a monster tiny home or find another solution that works for you. You’re doing an incredible job, and your resourcefulness is inspiring!
I think a transition from city to country is not to be underestimated. In the country you need to have something to do: a reason to be there specifically, and a discipline that focuses your energies. Otherwise you are aimless and become bored. It is important to find a social connection too.
I wish we spoke to you first before taking the plunge! I truly appreciate you watching and for the words.
Nice documentary on tiny house living. I live alone in a small apartment, so it does make sense that living in a tiny house would also be better for single people.
When it is more than one person, SOME sort of separation space should be considered, especially when there is no "office" to step away to. Thanks for watching 🙏🏼
It seems that your house was pretty small.
Add in Covid, and that you were working from home - no wonder you felt squeezed in.
I think for a lot of people it is a fantasy that's not feasible - but something nice to dream about.
Financing is not easy either - or you have to put in a lot of work.
But also finding a good parking space - you either join a community or you're in the middle of nowhere (and you'll need a car to get around).
I'll still dream about my cabin in the woods 🌲🌳🏡🌲🤗
Exactly. Perfect storm situation. Your points are spot on. I would not discourage anyone though! We all have our callings. We were warned and we did our own evaluations and took the calculated risk. Wishing you the best for your dream!
@@theresabu3000Exactly. For me it is a fantasy that isn't feasible. But I love watching tiny house videos.
I’m living tiny as a single senior citizen in NE Tennessee in a community. I also have 2 cats who are not allowed to just free range. I built them a catio they can escape to wherever they wish, but sometimes they’re both just under my feet all day. I have lived in my 180 sf tiny house for 18 months now. I love ❤️ it and the community aspect. I most likely will live my life out here.
I really enjoyed your video. I can see why it’s not for you and Sooj and there’s nothing wrong with that. Take care. My condolences on the loss of Georgie 😢.
Thank you so much for sharing your story and for your kind words. Your setup sounds absolutely wonderful-living in a supportive community and creating a space like the catio for your cats is such a thoughtful and beautiful way to embrace tiny living. Honestly, it’s the kind of setup I wish we had been able to experience! Wishing you so much joy and peace as you continue this journey, and thank you again for taking the time to watch and comment. Your support means the world. ❤️
@ you’re so welcome!
When I think of a tiny house, I don’t think of spending 24 hours a day seven days a week in it. I think of it as less to clean and a place that you can come home from work too, and then go on vacation without being worried aboutall the stuff you worry about with the big house. You set up what amounts to a farm and just live in a tiny house. Those are two different challenges and you combined both at the same time. So hats off to you guys.
Thanks for sharing your tiny experiment. My wife and I have been talking about going tiny. But we've decided right off that we would need two tiny houses and a common space connecting them. We have no illusions about each of us needing our own space. But everyone has their own little routine - our quirks and personal time schedule. I hope you're happy that you went through this tiny phase of your life. All the best as you as you find a way to get where you want in life, and as that changes over time.
Your plan for two tiny houses connected by a common space sounds absolutely brilliant-honestly, I wish we had thought of that! Having your own space while still sharing a life together feels like the perfect balance. I really appreciate your kind wishes, and I’m so glad we had our tiny phase-it taught us so much. Wishing you and your wife all the best as you create your version of tiny living and continue shaping your journey together!
I loved seeing an opposite view. I loved to hear what you learned even more. Peace!
We have a tiny house in the woods with pond in the front and creek in the backyard . We live there part time . We go there on the weekends to escape city life. I love both living in my big main house that I live full time and I also love my tiny house
You are definitely doing it the right way, at least from our experience. I will always love tiny houses (conditionally, heh).
Some of your problems were due to the location. Having unreliable water, electricity and internet cause problems that aren't due to the tiny house as such. But it's a small space for two people, even moreso if it's your workplace.
You are absolutely right-location played a huge role in some of the challenges we faced! The unreliable utilities made things harder, but they also gave us a lot of funny stories to tell later. 😂 And yes, working and living in a small space definitely tested our creativity and patience! Tiny living was an adventure for sure, and we learned so much from it. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!
Well done on the video. Sorry to hear of your fur baby passing. Peace to you two
Thank you so much for your kind words-we appreciate it! ❤️
For me personally I would have had a hard time with the location of your tiny home. The farm and surroundings looked great but your actually parking spot just seemed rough. You two were brave enough to try it and I think even braver to say this is not for us!
What a great perspective. I love tiny homes and the idea of simpler living, sometimes we just need some space and flexibility those things don’t necessarily offer. Especially long term. A second building, shipping container or whatever, that serves as a large stand alone flex space/greatroom. Would make entertaining larger groups of family, crafting, or building projects, easier and user friendly.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment! You are absolutely right-tiny living is all about getting creative and thinking outside the (tiny) box. We joked many times about how a shipping container 'office' would have saved us during those moments when crafting took over the entire house. Tiny living can definitely work long-term if you’ve got the space-flexibility combo figured out. It’s such a fun challenge to rethink how we use space. That aspect was always very fun.
I can totally see your perspective. I do also feel that designing your own tiny would be a more positive experience for anyone. Though not always possible. But layout is key. I’m currently building mine, I looked at 2nd hand ones but none really fit the brief on how I wanted the layout. It’s certainly not for everyone but awesome you got to
Experience it!😊
💯 designing your own tiny home can make a world of difference. We actually had a custom build in the works, but then the pandemic threw a wrench in the plans, and delays led us to explore second-hand options instead. Honestly, though, I’m glad we gave it a shot. Life’s too short not to try something bold-even if it means learning what doesn’t work for you! Best of luck with your build; it sounds like you’re setting yourself up for an amazing experience!
I live in 60 sf with my doxie. Perfect for me. Your “tiny” with all the outbuildings and outdoor spaces seems adequate if used well. It’s just not for everyone! Each to their own, you know.
Exactly. Under different circumstances and maybe different timing, the result could have been much different. Wishing the best to you and your doxie ❤️
Thank you for sharing and being so open about your experience! As someone who moved +10 times (between states, as well as cities & apartments within states-- MN/SC/CA/TX/OK with an ever expanding family) over the course of 10 years, I think the *venue* of the Tiny Home was more of a detriment than the size of your space. Were you to live in a +3000 sq ft home... but still on an island in the countryside... You likely would have still left the island. That was a HARD transition from one way of life to the other. Something to keep in mind if you're planning any big changes going forward. Honestly it's impressive y'all stayed as long as you did, and it sounds like you had a really formative experience! All the best to you!
Wow, thank you for such a thoughtful comment and for sharing your moving adventures-+10 times in 10 years sounds like a whole saga! We will tell more of the story soon too, but yes, we have moved so much already as well! You bring up such a great point about the location being just as impactful as the size of the home. I think you're absolutely right: even if we’d been in a mansion, the island might have eventually felt too remote for us. Especially during lockdown. It was definitely a tough lifestyle shift, but also such a formative chapter, as you said. I really appreciate your kind words-it feels good to hear that sticking it out for as long as we did was impressive! Wishing you all the best in your journey too!
Exactly, going from living in New York right out to the country, raising and taking care of LOTS of animals is too much of a change.
I live in a 1300 square feet house with my husband and I think it’s still too small..I love space..thanks
It’s all about what works for you. I’m so happy you found the space that’s right for your family.
Thank you so much. You are very talented, and I wish you all the best for the future xxx
You guys were literally living better than like 40% of the world. No wifi running water or electricity is a first world problem for sure. You all just aren’t who you thought you were and I think that’s important to note.
Thank you for your perspective, and you are absolutely right-I’m incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to experiment with a lifestyle like this. I fully acknowledge that some of the challenges we faced are what many people deal with daily, and I’m not complaining. If anything, I’m proud of how my partner and I navigated the hurdles we placed ourselves in. Honestly, I did not go into this knowing exactly who I was, but this experience was an amazing way to learn and grow. Life is about discovering ourselves, one challenge at a time. Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts!
It appears the Tiny House itself wasn't the real problem, but several other factors such as it's size, layout not allowing for separate living spaces, location, and happening during the pandemic. But I'm glad you all made it through and are very creative. I definitely understand the WiFi necessity comment.❤
You are absolutely right; the tiny house itself wasn’t the issue so much as all the other factors combined. The timing, location, and layout definitely made things trickier than we’d anticipated. I’m so glad you understand the WiFi struggles too-it really is a necessity! 😅 Thank you for watching and for your kind words about our creativity. Wishing you all the best and sending lots of gratitude your way!
@soojandjef You're welcome 🤗🤗
Love this throwback to Tiny House days. You guys rock!
Wish we coulda had you over--uploading a video is our only option, lol.
I think if other Tiny couples were honest they would feel similar. But people glamorize novel ideas and aren’t honest
Thank you for sharing your journey and yes, definitely holding the memory of Georgi in love.
Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words ❤️
So where do you guys live now? Back to th city? Or still live there with bigger house? Are you still together?
... Stay tuned for updates 😉! Thanks so much for watching!
I loved this longer video!!! and footage from the tiny house era ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ
Thank you so much! Been sitting on so much footage for years. Glad I finally got to put it to use. Admittedly, I was super avoiding looking back... needed to get myself to a certain point to be able to look at it all again.
I feel like if you had bit larger TH with great solar system as well as Starlink Internet connection you’d have liked it better. However living in the “back 40” fields and Oregon’s known weather conditions and the Pandemic was a perfect storm of depression and boring as hell! I have to have dependable power, Starlink Internet, and TV a one level TH more like 8x70 or more, I’m cool 😎 lol 😂! I’m too old for loft bedroom and a ladder omg 😳 Did you move back to NY btw? Just subscribed as soon as I watched your very honest video on TH living. Did I mention, a big NO to composting toilets! I spent the first ten years of my life living on a farm where my step grandmother has an outhouse and still cooked with her wood stove. However, it was a beautiful old farmhouse and she made delicious meals but she did have electric and TV. Of course this was the 60s no internet back then!
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment and for subscribing-it means the world! You nailed it: a slightly larger tiny house with dependable power, Starlink, and no composting toilet might have been a game-changer for us. Taking the composting out was really killing my back! SO HEAVY 🤣! And you’re absolutely right about the ‘perfect storm’ of circumstances during the pandemic-it definitely added its own layer of challenge.
I totally get your point about lofts and ladders-those are definitely not for everyone. Your early life on a farm sounds like such a fascinating experience, though! It’s amazing how much resilience and resourcefulness you must have learned from those times (even if outhouses weren’t a highlight 😂).
We didn’t move back to NY, but we’re loving where we are now with a little more space and some creature comforts. Thank you again for watching and sharing your thoughts-it’s so great to connect with others who understand both the beauty and the quirks of simpler living!
Thank you for sharing your experience!
Thank you for watching!
Oh man. Sounds like a lot of challenges were faced while living in your tiny home. Well, it was an experience for sure.
It was definitely an adventure-some parts were amazing, and some were not 😅 ... Stay tuned for how things went trying to move on from the house!
My husband and I lived in an eight foot by thirty three trailer for a year. It was a great way to save up to buy our first house. No problem with the space he went to work and my dog and I went biking and walking every day.
This is the way. It’s so inspiring to hear how you and your husband made it work and used that time to save for your first home-that’s such a great example of making a tiny space work toward a big goal. I love that you and your dog had your daily adventures too; it sounds like a beautiful way to create balance and enjoy the experience. Wishing you and your family all the best in your home now!
wow some visuals to the story you told me earlier this year! what an experience, thank you for sharing.
Thank you for watching 😭 - we totally used some of the photos you took of us in there 🙏🏼
The problen isn't the tiny home per say. It's the stupid off grid part. Plus no matter what somebody has to have some sort of income. If I went with a a tiny house it would have to be 14 foot wide and at least 32 foot long. No loft, and a full kitchen and bath, with a tub. A mini split for ac and heat.
It isn’t fun to have unreliable Internet, but you can survive it just fine.
Two hundred ft squared? I lived on boats way smaller. But I like small spaces.
Whoa! Tiny boat life! I will totally follow your journey. Please keep sharing!
Thanks for your great video. Seems like you choose a tiny house that was just too small for two people and a dog. As you know, there are thousands of YT videos showing larger tiny houses with more than enough room for two and their pets. You don't even have a loft. My feeling is that you would have had a completely different experience if you had dedicated sleeping and work spaces, something that is achievable with a bit longer trailer and a walk-in loft, or a slide out. And I'm aware that many people cannot afford a house that's larger than what you had. I'm sure that your experience will be a warning to others who may fall into the "too small" trap. P.S.:I've been to the clothing optional beach on your island, and that alone would make it a great place to live for me. But poor internet- like you, no way.
Thank you so much for your kind and insightful comment! You’re absolutely right-our tiny house was on the smaller side for two people and a dog, and we definitely felt those limitations. Funny enough, we actually had a custom build in the works, but the pandemic threw off the schedule, so we pivoted to finding something pre-made. Living tiny was such an incredible experience, but it seems like the timing just wasn’t right for us. I’d never discourage anyone from giving this lifestyle a try-it’s truly unique and rewarding when it fits your needs.
OMG, the nude beach! That was absolutely our summertime escape, too. We spent so many hot days there-it was such a privilege to live so close by. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and memories, and for watching the video!
@@soojandjef You're welcome, and thank you again for your wonderful video and sharing your life with us. I'm glad that you were able to enjoy the nudist beach during your time there, and that it helped compensate for the not so great things about your experience. Yep, I could put up with a lot if I lived near that beach. Sorry to hear that Covid derailed your original plans, but I'm guessing that you learned a lot about yourselves and tiny house living that you wouldn't have learned otherwise, if your original plans had worked out. And you survived it! And at the risk of sounding like the old man that I am, you're young enough that you'll be able to have many new beginnings in your life when things change or don't go as planned. Looking forward to following your journey, as long as I'm still breathing and you're still posting! 😀
If you go to Internet Archives, you can see Garlinghouse Wee Homes, and Kamo Kabins, which has small houses including some tiny ones.Thete is also Pacific Ready Cut homes which had some tiny homes for bungalow courts.Some of these are 16 or 18 feet wide by 24 inches.They had a separate.bedrooms a bath, living room and.a small
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I will never stop missing that little guy.
It would be lovely to be artistic!!
I can't watch this with the out of focus and bouncing camera work. I would have liked to see the story.
Tiny house living is not for everyone
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Looks like too much clutter to me.
Absolutely! We learned the importance of daily cleaning and sorting to avoid feeling overwhelmed. Those lessons have stuck with us going forward. Thanks for watching!
You were too naive and didn't think it through well enough.
That’s fair-I definitely tend to leap before I look! Thankfully, it was just us along for the ride, so no one else had to suffer through this trial-and-error phase. 😅 Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!
I believe you two were brave and tried something new. I am glad you share what you learned with us.
@@marialeahey5380 Thank you so much, I truly appreciate hearing this. 💓
Space move ability for 1 to 2 people.why cramp Every thing into Barby and Ken Size😂😂😂😂😂??? You really have to have a decent size per person aswell as PLENTY OF STORAGE easy to get to.Face we all love camping but not for life
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Couple has dreams of living tiny surrounded by nature. Does not do their research and finds tiny homes in the middle of nowhere require Starlink, good solutions for bathrooms, rodents, etc. Also, living with farm animals is.... not as fun as going to a petting zoo for an hour or two. Sorry but I follow several van-lifers and tiny-house residents on youtube and it feels like these people had way unrealistic dreams about what tiny-house living (especially on a farm) was going to be like. Their house was way cute and I actually loved how vibrant and colorful their space was.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and for the kind words about our tiny home’s colorful space-it truly was our little art therapy retreat! You’re absolutely right; we definitely bit off more than we could chew by combining tiny living with farm life all at once. It was a steep learning curve, but it taught us so much about what we value in a home and lifestyle. Unrealistic dreams? Guilty as charged! 😅 But hey, life is about trying things, learning, and growing, right? Thanks again for watching and for your perspective!
Far too much stuff.
OMG I totally agree. We had donated so much of our belonging before and while we were living there too. The problem is we were MAKING things on top of all things needed to MAKE more things. If we had the means at the time, a separate studio would have been a huge help. Thanks for watching!
Didn't really appreciate seeing the dead chickens. I couldn't watch it past that point.
I totally understand how that moment could be off-putting-I tried to show the realities of our tiny house life without sugarcoating too much, but I also made sure to leave a lot of things on the editing room floor for exactly this reason. I really appreciate you sharing your perspective, and I hope you’ll give us another shot with future videos. I promise there’s more quirky adventures and fewer… um, feathered realities. 🐓😅
@lindar6151, imo, that part was tastefully done. It was sad but not ugly.
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City folk.......
... I know, right?
Too small. Tiny slums are sad.
When I think of a tiny house, I don’t think of spending 24 hours a day seven days a week in it. I think of it as less to clean and a place that you can come home from work too, and then go on vacation without being worried aboutall the stuff you worry about with the big house. You set up what amounts to a farm and just live in a tiny house. Those are two different challenges and you combined both at the same time. So hats off to you guys.
You’re absolutely right-tiny house living is a whole different ballgame when it’s combined with managing a mini-farm setup. We definitely took on two challenges at once! It’s great to hear your perspective on tiny living as a simpler, worry-free base to come home to-that’s such a smart way to approach it and do wish we took that approach from the get go. Hats off to you for recognizing the balance, and thanks again for watching and sharing your thoughts!
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