Living Off-Grid on a Tiny House Homestead for 6 Years

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  • @ExploringAlternatives
    @ExploringAlternatives  4 ปีที่แล้ว +402

    Thank you for watching! You can follow Ariel from Fy Nyth here:
    th-cam.com/users/fynyth
    fynyth.blogspot.com/
    mewe.com/i/fynyth
    If you’re interested in how Ariel gets water for her garden, and more about her shower, check out these links:
    th-cam.com/video/GEnSKsYlyLI/w-d-xo.html
    fynyth.blogspot.com/2014/12/fy-nyths-bathroom.html?m=0

    • @voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885
      @voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      yep but you still have to get everything up to permit - not cheap! You have a septic system? Can't permit a composting toilet easily. When I went to the most traditional Berber village in Morocco - they lived off humanure compost for thousands of years - to grow their wheat and veggies in the desert.

    • @OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY
      @OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Ariel has the pioneer spirit! She is great peeps 👍

    • @mspat8195
      @mspat8195 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Arial is intelligent & bright with much to share with us all. 💞👵

    • @voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885
      @voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm sure she's a nice lady. I just don't see the point in watching the vid for the 40% of the population making $15 an hour or less. We can't afford fancy building permits for septic systems, etc. A real off grid living? I lived in a cabin just south of Denali Alaska - with bear tracks all over outside - and moose - we had to knock down the frozen mountain of crap in the outhouse (that was freezing of course). I'm just saying - ... you can't build like that even now in Alaska! You need permits - too expensive! The Old Timers just threw up cabins with no insulation, etc. I'm talking 1980 by "old time" - not that long ago.

    • @warriorkings142
      @warriorkings142 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I have one question what happens if you encounter intruder like wild animal and maybe stranger

  • @carlyh6913
    @carlyh6913 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1771

    This girl is an absolute legend.. Can't believe how amazing her life is, it would be hard work but I bet she feels so satisfied

    • @techstyle123
      @techstyle123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Bet she feels so free

    • @faizaniqbal1683
      @faizaniqbal1683 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      She is earning a lot from TH-cam as well.

    • @andreawood8306
      @andreawood8306 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Well not really self sufficient if you have to get propane and the neighbours water ? A modern pioneer women 🤗

    • @marirose756
      @marirose756 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Andrea Wood She has to carry the water a good distance; it ain’t easy.

    • @marirose756
      @marirose756 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Sammy Mitac She does a lot of odd jobs; until recently had a good income from YT but they changed some rules & she’s not been vlogging as much. See link to her channel & watch FMI.

  • @mikhellen3267
    @mikhellen3267 3 ปีที่แล้ว +428

    Finally someone used cork flooring. My personal favorite, because when I lived in Florida I learned cork doesn’t mildew or rot like wood when it gets wet. Helpful to know after hurricanes and flooding.

    • @debrahouston2884
      @debrahouston2884 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      TY 4that tidbit! 👍💞💞

    • @capicuaaa
      @capicuaaa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Yep. Plus it's extremely resistant to fire too.

    • @sararichardson737
      @sararichardson737 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Cork flooring is wonderful. Agreed.

    • @CandaceTarbat
      @CandaceTarbat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I have cork in my kitchen so that’s good to know.

    • @michaelking4578
      @michaelking4578 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aye. Cork

  • @fluxfaze
    @fluxfaze 3 ปีที่แล้ว +348

    “I kept everything I cared about.”
    Amazing how good life can be living with so much less stuff. And spending significantly more time outside brings a richness to life money simply cannot buy.

    • @charlesbrown4483
      @charlesbrown4483 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      “You will own nothing and you’ll be happy”

    • @DimensionDevices
      @DimensionDevices 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's easy, if like her, you have a massive cash injection to do it.... This video although a cool way to live, is simply impossible for most people who don't earn enough to even TRY to build this. It is basically humble-bragging.

    • @fluxfaze
      @fluxfaze 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@DimensionDevices Earning and saving money to achieve such a thing requires disciplined commitment, bragging rights well earned.

    • @DimensionDevices
      @DimensionDevices 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@fluxfaze lol sureeeee.... Ssuuuuurrreeeeee.... But it is STILL bragging, using your own words.

    • @fluxfaze
      @fluxfaze 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DimensionDevices Aw, too bad some people aren’t productive enough to earn enough money to do it. So unfair. Wah! Wah! Wah!
      I have a paraplegic friend who worked hard and long enough to do it.
      Wah! Wah! Wah! So unfair!

  • @mathildedlihtam382
    @mathildedlihtam382 4 ปีที่แล้ว +381

    I love that she's been living in her tiny house for SO long! Most tiny house tours are from people who have just moved in. She's got a great system going.

    • @catscattying
      @catscattying 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Mathilde Bergeron yes! You should check out her TH-cam channel. It’s my favourite one.

    • @g-r-a-e-m-e-
      @g-r-a-e-m-e- 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Mathilde Bergeron Very valid point. My only thought is that being isolated and requiring physical strength, like sawing or chopping and carrying logs, may be a problem if you get ill, or frail, but great to enjoy for as long as possible.

    • @firesign4297
      @firesign4297 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She🥰 has Perfected!!! .🤗.."tiny...HOME LIVING👏👏👏🤗

    • @citigirlcountrified1927
      @citigirlcountrified1927 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@g-r-a-e-m-e- when you live this lifestyle you have longevity

    • @sub4rctic
      @sub4rctic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@g-r-a-e-m-e- those things aren't necessarily much more difficult than carrying groceries or doing yardwork. Like most things, you can do it the hard way or the smart way. Young whipper-snappers full of energy, short on time, who think they're invincible are likely to power through things the hard way. When you're older you can take your time and do it smarter. ;]

  • @vanguardvaluist2614
    @vanguardvaluist2614 4 ปีที่แล้ว +348

    The thing that impresses me the most is her focus on surrounding herself with what she truly enjoys and being intentional. A lesson that transcends tiny house living that facilitates the connection to well being and deep contentment. WELL DONE!

    • @hillcountrycottage
      @hillcountrycottage 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Beautifully said!!!! 😀

    • @laceysnursery5080
      @laceysnursery5080 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed

    • @dancewithluv4545
      @dancewithluv4545 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well said!!

    • @janesmith9024
      @janesmith9024 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, I try to do the same (work from home, spend a lot of time in the garden each day or lying in the sun outside, getitng lots of sleep, no alarm clocks etc)

  • @s.z.6200
    @s.z.6200 3 ปีที่แล้ว +195

    I love the raised garden beds, it’s makes the garden so organized

    • @smileyface5908
      @smileyface5908 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m wondering how the birds and other animals aren’t getting into it if it’s not covered. But it looks pretty

    • @brithegoddess
      @brithegoddess 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They're so pretty

  • @jake10373
    @jake10373 4 ปีที่แล้ว +613

    There's a lot of people living like this up here in interior Alaska, myself included! Hauling water, splitting wood, outhouses and clean livin! Glad I found this channel

    • @VeganGreekGirl
      @VeganGreekGirl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why don’t you get a water tank?

    • @jake10373
      @jake10373 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@VeganGreekGirl I have a water tank in my house but still have to haul water to fill that tank...

    • @angelacopeland6693
      @angelacopeland6693 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jake10373 that's so awesome, I'm up here doing this as well!

    • @Durbanlegend
      @Durbanlegend 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Is it safe in terms of intruders on the land or anything of that sort?

    • @somaticexpedition
      @somaticexpedition 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @jacob yule
      I've been convincing my gf that we need to move out there. I just need to find the best way financially to do it and then im out. I am finally thinking that an earthship is a good option.
      How do you like living up there?

  • @odonata9838
    @odonata9838 4 ปีที่แล้ว +333

    More power to her! I love this. No gym needed. That whole lifestyle is a workout. Her dog looks like the happiest canine on the planet.

  • @junebixby7041
    @junebixby7041 3 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    This is a beautiful tiny house inside and out. The flower gardens are lovely, and the veggie garden well thought out.

  • @pinkcichlid
    @pinkcichlid 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1406

    I'm buying a property in rural Canada to do something like she does, hope it all works out! 🤞

    • @ImRunningazoo
      @ImRunningazoo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      You will be living the dream good for you I hope one day I can do it too in the states

    • @lavernegrant7261
      @lavernegrant7261 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      It will more than work out. May God bless you.

    • @shawnr771
      @shawnr771 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Plan well. The better you plan things out the better it will go.

    • @MinopeRU
      @MinopeRU 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      🤞Best wishes!!! 🏘️

    • @WorldofVinee
      @WorldofVinee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      All the best. Its my wish too

  • @strangergranger10
    @strangergranger10 4 ปีที่แล้ว +224

    Her lifestyle is actually kinda dream come true. She don't need to have everything to be happy, just be satisfied and get the best out it. She is living a life that most people don't, and I like that. Actually, I wish I could live in a quiet place like that, enjoying the mother nature, and be able to see how other animals live on their own.

    • @andyrivers7008
      @andyrivers7008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      you actually need a lot of money to live this kind of life.

    • @John-co6mo
      @John-co6mo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      But I'm sure it has its downsides as well. Cold freezing winters, isolation for long periods isn't healthy. Surrounded by wild animals can be a very scary experience.
      I think it's all about balance. I would love a place like that to escape too for 1 month, two or 3 times a year, but I wouldn't want to live like this on a permanent basis, alone.

    • @czernya307
      @czernya307 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@John-co6mo I don't think she's totally alone. She has many neighbors for whom she works to trade for things. She mentioned having friends over for dinner and to stay. This is life on one's own terms. Living with others is constant accommodation and compromise; as a result, often one loses self-reliance, self-sufficiency, self-confidence. Ultimately, everyone faces the abyss alone and needs strength and a strong will. More young women should be like her.

    • @Hometerv
      @Hometerv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      She does not need everything to be happy.

    • @deeandrews7051
      @deeandrews7051 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@John-co6mo Would rather do it in the south, be much easier as far as growing stuff and not needing so much firewood. Too cold where she is.

  • @MortalVildhjart
    @MortalVildhjart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Tips like the Ignition System differences on the Stove is really the most important Info to share about tiny houses and such at this point.
    Thank you for that.

  • @stacysavage6668
    @stacysavage6668 4 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    Seeing your little tiny home in the dark, with oil lights on, in the winter just made my chest feel peaceful 😊

  • @lauramipe2955
    @lauramipe2955 4 ปีที่แล้ว +193

    Ariel is my favorite person who lives in a Tiny House. I’ve been missing her updates since she stopped doing TH-cam. Everything from her recipes to her outlook on life are greatly missed in the crazy times we are living,

    • @hordboy
      @hordboy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Laura MiPe totally agree!!

    • @wendytravis6427
      @wendytravis6427 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Laura MiPe She’s back. Check the links above.

    • @suemcknight9051
      @suemcknight9051 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Sadly, she’s not back on TH-cam. She just did do an update, which was great. But, emphasized that we could follow her blog or find her on MeWe (which I have had a difficult time with😢). I continue to miss her and her knowledge & wisdom....

    • @catscattying
      @catscattying 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agree!

    • @karendavis7880
      @karendavis7880 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me too!

  • @ProverbsOne7
    @ProverbsOne7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Very cool. Good for her! She's leading a life that keeps her busy working, mostly independent and deeply connected to the earth.
    Quite rewarding.

  • @JinglesKills
    @JinglesKills 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    warms my heart that she'd be willing to change the layout of the house to make the dog more comfortable

  • @MySelfReliance
    @MySelfReliance 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1086

    That was interesting, I like seeing stories about people living small in northern climates.

    • @janell19
      @janell19 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      This is awesome to see you leaving comments and I follow you. I also agree with ur comment.

    • @diegosza
      @diegosza 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      - said Shawn, from inside his comfy cabin.

    • @melissab8871
      @melissab8871 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Where is this at?

    • @wendyweaver8749
      @wendyweaver8749 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      My Self Reliance - Ariel lives in the state of Wyoming. The year-round freezing is due to the elevation at which she leaves, about 10,000 feet, in the mountains.

    • @fantasylenn5328
      @fantasylenn5328 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Seeing your little tiny home in the dark, with oil lights on, in the winter just made my chest feel peaceful 😊

  • @renlybaratheon9683
    @renlybaratheon9683 3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    This entire pandemic, I have been watching TH-cam videos about these people living in a tiny house into the woods. It makes me happy and help me not think about when this pandemic would come to an end. The only thing I've learned during this pandemic is that people like her living away off grid are the luckiest of all - pandemic hit the cities with many people but never heard of isolated places get infected with whatsoever. The fact that they have live there years prior to the pandemic its normal for them not to see much people around and enjoy their normal life without mask on. I'm currently working abroad for the purpose of me being able to experience how people in the city live compare to where I used to spend my entire younger life in the province and it really is very different. After this pandemic I would surely head off from the city and go back to living in a peaceful, liveable and worthy life in the province/mountain. Oh, I'm 26 btw but I love how she's spending her life.

  • @cadcock15
    @cadcock15 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    This is my dream, my goal in my life. Ive been dreaming of living in a tiny home on my own piece of land growing as much of my own food as i can as sustainably as i can for years now. This woman is my inspiration. Thank you so much.

    • @heidiscott4363
      @heidiscott4363 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fanatic became control freak. Then minimalist. Beats the city.

  • @toliveischrist950
    @toliveischrist950 4 ปีที่แล้ว +172

    An independent woman living mostly off the land and with nature in such a harmonious way IN a beautiful, rustic tiny house. A bountiful garden. A sweet pup. Well done, Ariel🙌

    • @whispersofveracity63
      @whispersofveracity63 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Word "independent woman" is a myth created by social engineers of certain type to push women away from men so that they are not available to procreate, that results in population reduction.
      Question is why did they choose only certain women not men to be victim of this PsyOps.

    • @whispersofveracity63
      @whispersofveracity63 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Scott Sloop haha

    • @whispersofveracity63
      @whispersofveracity63 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@TML0677 were you born yesterday?

    • @simplehealthyliving4681
      @simplehealthyliving4681 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@whispersofveracity63 Exactly. She is living in a community of good people and old people who have land, wealth etc. There are other good men helping her out with logistical issues, maintenance etc. That is why the fact that she doesn't have a man doesn't come to the surface. Otherwise, she absolutely needs a man to do the harder tasks on a consistent basis and for love, affection, companionship, emotional connection etc. no matter how much she or other old/young women deny it. That is the biological truth.

    • @citigirlcountrified1927
      @citigirlcountrified1927 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@whispersofveracity63 good point. Well thought our. All I could think of was how does she do laundry???? Haha

  • @gelgaitos7546
    @gelgaitos7546 3 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Such a simple life. And she genuinely is happily content with what is. I strive to be her. 💕

    • @mrsandmom5947
      @mrsandmom5947 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s hard work

    • @emusaurus
      @emusaurus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Chopping wood and growing your own vegetables is 10x harder than sitting around watching TH-cam in an apartment.

    • @coltoncyr2283
      @coltoncyr2283 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@emusaurus true, but then you spend 10x more to have TV and 10x to buy your foods.
      Oh and also add that your $ for an apartment goes to the rich man, while you have 0 equity.
      She's winning.

    • @czernya307
      @czernya307 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@emusaurus But it's great exercise and healthier than sitting all day in front of a TV or monitor filling one's head with garbage. She has books for knowledge.

    • @kevinadams9468
      @kevinadams9468 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why not just be yourself?

  • @cecilkjohnson
    @cecilkjohnson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Probably watched a hundred tiny home videos. This is my favorite design so far - attractive roofline, nice balance of walls and windows, simple interior, very functional space. Love everything about this build!

  • @liberty5069
    @liberty5069 4 ปีที่แล้ว +266

    Now, this is one self-sufficient, resourceful young lady.

    • @Legohaiden
      @Legohaiden 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      she has a desperate hungry look to her eyes... I think she needs some companionship

    • @crimson3sky
      @crimson3sky 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Cajun Rabbit get out of here, troll

    • @anayte5844
      @anayte5844 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      She's depends on everyone, not off grid, she doesn't own the land that she is in, she depends on the neighbor for water. The minute the owner and the neighbor move or change their mind she's screwed. She's living off everyone else.

    • @mr.eliteoriginalsimp3029
      @mr.eliteoriginalsimp3029 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      who didnt build her house she paid someone WOW HOW IMPRESSIVE!

    • @anayte5844
      @anayte5844 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So I can go park my mobile home in someone else's property which is what she did and use someone else water, not pay rent, mortgage, taxes or insurance which is what the owner of the property is doing and call myself self-sufficient and off the grid? Is like someone saying I moved out of my parents house a d have my homestead off-grid but still lives in their land and has use of the property while not paying nothing

  • @thecurator2626
    @thecurator2626 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I love her garden and how well she explained why and how this works for her.

  • @loripeterson2009
    @loripeterson2009 4 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    I've really missed Ariel's channel. Glad to see she is doing well.

  • @gulfgal98
    @gulfgal98 4 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    I have been following Ariel for nearly the entire time she has had her TH-cam channel and highly recommend her blog and her channel when she returns to TH-cam. Every video she has posted is chock full of great information as well as being very entertaining. Ariel has a gift for teaching and explaining things. Over the years, i have particularly enjoyed her gardening and cooking videos. If people want to see what real off grid, tiny house life is like, they should follow Ariel. She does not sugar coat things and offers practical solutions to questions about tiny house living. Thank you for highlighting Ariel and her tiny home.

    • @rebeccapettifer6553
      @rebeccapettifer6553 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Amen. I miss her TH-cam channel so much. I learned so much from her.

    • @blace1200
      @blace1200 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What's here yt account?

    • @CrescentMoonDancer15
      @CrescentMoonDancer15 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@blace1200 in description

  • @Dusica.
    @Dusica. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I have been dreaming about this for years, about self-sustainability and a free life, and I have been working on it for some time. It is much easier for me when I see how successful other people have been, and I am glad that a lot of young people are also turning to this movement. Thank you for the video! 🤗🤗💚💚

    • @Sunflo07H
      @Sunflo07H 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Best of luck 👍 Now that you're young, reach for your dreams. I wanted a life like this when I was young.
      Go for it💞💓👍🏻

  • @mikewoods897
    @mikewoods897 4 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Ariel has a very beautiful life and I truly appreciate her sharing it with all of us and for you guys to help share it too. She is a great inspiration to live a meaningful life and trying other ways of living that may be better suited to each of our unique lives.

    • @Just-Nikki
      @Just-Nikki 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Mike Woods Well said. I wish you you luck on your lifes journey and may you find meaning in all that you do. Namaste 🙏

    • @mikewoods897
      @mikewoods897 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Just-Nikki Thank you! I hope you do the same!

  • @jacquelinevega8495
    @jacquelinevega8495 4 ปีที่แล้ว +446

    “The freedom of not having to spend my time earning income , gives me the freedom to spend my time doing other things I love doing more.” 💖💖💖 🌱🌱🌱

    • @yuhrex
      @yuhrex 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I've always wanted that 😔

    • @laceysnursery5080
      @laceysnursery5080 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Amen!

    • @hambone3145
      @hambone3145 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      No alarm clock??? I wonder what that's like

    • @doesntmatter7788
      @doesntmatter7788 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @ right!

    • @professionalpainthuffer
      @professionalpainthuffer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Even better when what you love is being outside with your hands in dirt. I'm in the process of saving the money for a property so I can do this, but with sheep, chickens, and a milking goat.

  • @sdla690
    @sdla690 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I admire her independence and ability, not to mention her knowledge on surviving

  • @sadiejosiemom
    @sadiejosiemom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I feel like Ariel is the OG tiny houser! She deserves madd respect. I hope she gets more followers from this. She has a wonderful catalog of videos that are useful for anyone, whether you live tiny or not!

  • @sirhuffnpuff1532
    @sirhuffnpuff1532 4 ปีที่แล้ว +137

    You should convert those upstairs closet doors to sliding, barn-style doors. No need to flip up the mattress!

    • @ShadowPoet
      @ShadowPoet 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      clever....

    • @rosylemons
      @rosylemons 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But then you need room on left and right. And not much room up there.

    • @spookycandytheater270
      @spookycandytheater270 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@rosylemons it wouldn't need to come out beyond where it is already, you only need space for two tracks inside. It would essentially be as much or slightly more space inward as the doors are now. You roll the door to the left or right, and because you have two tracks, you don't take up outward space.

    • @meld4065
      @meld4065 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Or even just switching the doors to curtains would make for easier access.

  • @wren5291
    @wren5291 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I'm literally going to go insane if I don't get a lifestyle and gorgeous tiny house like this one😭 Kudos to her for liberating herself. Enjoy the stunning nature!🥰💙💚

  • @sinisterfoxy
    @sinisterfoxy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Wonderful share! I’m off-grid too and just learned how to split wood - it’s so rewarding!! As are most things I’ve learned while living this way ❤️

    • @saketdeshmukh6881
      @saketdeshmukh6881 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Do you have your channel ?

    • @eyeinastore2536
      @eyeinastore2536 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@saketdeshmukh6881 it seems she has click on her pictures it would direct you there

  • @Willaren
    @Willaren 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Ariel has the perfect aesthetic and layout of any tiny house! She's a great example of hard work and how much you put into it is what you get out. Great practical attitude and work ethic.

  • @jhonsauceda6024
    @jhonsauceda6024 3 ปีที่แล้ว +454

    The more I watch people living in tiny homes the more I am convinced that "witches" were just people who wanted to live alone. Loners, the ones with austerity and independence in their veins. I absolutely adore this life style and hope to be living it soon with my family.

    • @lavinder11
      @lavinder11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      This is more true than you realize. Many witches in the US were independent women who owned land, were unmarried (spinsters or widows) who were executed in order to legally steal their property.

    • @trees915
      @trees915 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@lavinder11 Spinster is a derogatory term.

    • @kina7128
      @kina7128 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      @@trees915 I'm sure lavinder11 did not intend for his use of the word "spinster" to be derogatory. When put into context of the era of the Witches of Salem in the 17th century, that was the standard word used for unmarried women over the usual (for that era) age. I myself was a sworn spinster before getting married at the age of 36 many years ago, and it did not faze me at all to be called as such. On the contrary, I was rather offended when someone tried too hard at being PC, by calling me a bachelor instead! Too much fuss over such trivia.

    • @trees915
      @trees915 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@kina7128 I am well aware of the historical context and the term needs to stay in the past. I don't care much for political correctness in many contexts, however, it does have its place in some, especially if civilization is going to continue to evolve.

    • @lilstarfishdude
      @lilstarfishdude 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@trees915 There's nothing derogatory in the word spinster. Quite the opposite as it's used for strong, independent women who did not need husbands to take care of them. If you are one, be proud! Shout it from the hilltop!

  • @dfhepner
    @dfhepner 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Thank-you for bringing Ariel back to TH-cam, if only for this one time. I have missed her content for the past 7 months. This was very well put together.

  • @PlanetMojo
    @PlanetMojo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    We have been living in our self-built homestead for ten years now. Raised our daughter here. Our best advice for someone wishing to homestead in a cold climate (I guess anywhere) would be to super insulate. Everything thereafter will be easier if you have a tight homestead 😊 Best wishes from SW Wisconsin!

  • @davidleigh443
    @davidleigh443 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Beautiful Home, beautiful lifestyle, beautiful Human being, and of course, a beautiful doggie. Tiny living however is forbidden in many areas of the U.S. If you go off grid, the local monopolies cannot make money off of you. A real choice of living is real freedom. Congrats to Ariel.

  • @tinekejoldersma
    @tinekejoldersma 4 ปีที่แล้ว +234

    This looks fabulous, lovely home and lady. And let's not forget that cute dog. I like the filming. All focus on the owner and lifestyle.

    • @catscattying
      @catscattying 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      tineke joldersma I’m pretty sure all footage is by Ariel herself. Looks like Ariel herself recorded the interview and sent it over to them along with archive footage from her channel. Her channel has a lot of interesting information from bird feeder setup to gardening to cooking.

    • @geraldinefields1730
      @geraldinefields1730 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The dog 's name is Burley.

  • @commanderstud2417
    @commanderstud2417 4 ปีที่แล้ว +586

    This is the way we all should be living.

    • @heidiscott4363
      @heidiscott4363 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      In yet 20 s it's ok. Never again!♡

    • @peterchan5742
      @peterchan5742 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Living like this I enjoy so much but not any more get to old do that

    • @berndweichert
      @berndweichert 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      the live is not for "all". But its amazing ... i live 5 jears this way, i never go back.

    • @dancewithluv4545
      @dancewithluv4545 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes indeed!!

    • @Sweet-dj4gk
      @Sweet-dj4gk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      No, no it's not. It's ok for some but I certainly wouldn't want that life. Besides, wilderness doesn't need billions taking it over. We do enough of that!

  • @maritzamw7832
    @maritzamw7832 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    She's a strong lady! I love that she has ultimate financial freedom and able to do what she loves! I also love her garden and the inside of her home. It feels very homey and well loved!

  • @vvvvv432
    @vvvvv432 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    The flow of your videos is so smooth that I never stop in the middle, I always watch them in one run!

    • @ExploringAlternatives
      @ExploringAlternatives  4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      That's great to hear, thanks for the feedback and for watching :)

  • @dianedegree3615
    @dianedegree3615 4 ปีที่แล้ว +166

    You mentioned a guest bed, and room at the table for friends...what time shall I come over? Lol You are inspiring!!

  • @nancydublin9666
    @nancydublin9666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I really like her tiny house. Simple, somewhat rustic, not elaborate--just right. She's pretty active too. I'd be scared of bears and other wild life there, but if she can do it, good for her. Very strong abilities!

    • @timeforchange3786
      @timeforchange3786 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would also be afraid of 8 months of snow. It amazes me people don't move to the south

    • @boppzz
      @boppzz ปีที่แล้ว

      🐻

  • @jadestar1580
    @jadestar1580 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I've been watching Ariel at Fy Nyth for many years. She's a lovely, smart and practical young woman. She made a quick video the other day but am hoping she's coming back for good. Thank you for the video.

  • @mscalucas
    @mscalucas 4 ปีที่แล้ว +197

    She has her own fabulous YT channel.

    • @thugbob2timestwice
      @thugbob2timestwice 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      To pay for her of grid expenses yes

    • @joshreece9796
      @joshreece9796 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thugbob2timestwice What do you mean?

    • @ts9119
      @ts9119 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@joshreece9796 Under her video the last few lines tells you where you can send money, contribute to her channel

    • @nnekachioma3496
      @nnekachioma3496 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nothing wrong with that.

  • @Amanda-px5gg
    @Amanda-px5gg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Have watched a lot of homestead tours and this one is probably my favorite so far. What a great set up and a wonderful way to arrange your life. I hope more people move in this direction. Thanks for the great video.

  • @jimmyblues59m76
    @jimmyblues59m76 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Love the fact that you're living your life on your own terms and in such a simplistic, yet creative way.
    Fantastic!

  • @FyNyth
    @FyNyth 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Aww thanks for putting together this lovely little glimpse into life here at Fy Nyth!

    • @theresa5059
      @theresa5059 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi Ariel. We've all missed you! 😘

  • @KombuchaLiz
    @KombuchaLiz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    How can one person be this awesome. What a great life she is living

  • @lisablakeney5676
    @lisablakeney5676 4 ปีที่แล้ว +289

    She is living my dream except, I own a beautiful piece of property to do it. Working on doing it myself by next spring.

    • @shaz2868
      @shaz2868 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Good luck with your property. I hope it goes well and you end up with something you love. X

    • @bin_patel
      @bin_patel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      All the very best, you can do it :)

    • @j.sachuo7382
      @j.sachuo7382 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Good Luck! I also own a property. About a half acre. I am in the process of building a tiny home too. I am also starting a small garden. Not much yet, but I am getting there little by little.

    • @swan2601
      @swan2601 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      good luck!! :)

    • @dancewithluv4545
      @dancewithluv4545 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes do it!! You got this!!!😊

  • @ILOLnumber1
    @ILOLnumber1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I remember watching her videos many years ago when she just got her wood stove. I can't believe it's been 6 years now! She's really done so well for herself and is living the dream!

  • @TenerifeHorseRescue
    @TenerifeHorseRescue 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    what a gorgeous tiny house! the fact that it`s self sufficient just makes it even better!

  • @laetykelly
    @laetykelly 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I'm planning on doing the same in 2 years. I'm so happy to see i am not crazy and living like this is really possible. Thank you for sharing 🌱

    • @kevinadams9468
      @kevinadams9468 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you are wealthy, permanently not in a relationship and don't like to work a regular job, a trailer may be the life for you!

  • @theBUSHBLADE
    @theBUSHBLADE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    THIS LADY IS SUPERWOMAN! I live on a bush homestead in Alaska (no road, back-pack or fly-in supplies) and after hauling water from the spring, splitting wood, etc find it too easy to RELAX. But Ariel does 10 times as much and isn't tired!!

  • @bettinaho77
    @bettinaho77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love your bed of flowers surrounding your home. It truly makes your tiny house feel like a home. Also, your pup is so adorable!

  • @722dabba
    @722dabba 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Having watched Ariel for a number of years, I love to see her on this channel. I'm a city person love it and am not inclined to this type of lifestyle but I totally admire her. I hope its ok that I say this but she has a wish list on Amazon and if you can, check it out and send a little support to her. Watch her you tube and go to her blogs and see her share not only her strength but her talent. She is good at about everything. Her photography is wonderful.

  • @monikastep5711
    @monikastep5711 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Oh wow so great to see Ariel and her beautiful place here. Ariel was my introduction to tiny house living 😉🐶. It’s amazing how much work she puts into her garden and land around. She’s a genuine off grid gal who can do it all. 👍🏼❣️ All the best Ariel!

  • @JulesKM
    @JulesKM 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I absolutely love this set up in terms of heating, water, power and the toilet. It's self-sufficient without being too difficult to deal with

  • @jaxxmariecambridge5212
    @jaxxmariecambridge5212 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I am so envious of off grid living. It looks so peaceful and satisfying. All of the things that SHOULD matter, matter once again. You start to take pleasure in what mother nature provides for us all.... such a beautiful incantation. 💚

  • @stacylambert4948
    @stacylambert4948 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I live the complete opposite life as you (high rise in a large city). I admire your lifestyle. It seems so freeing and healthy.

  • @catgrrrl5666
    @catgrrrl5666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dawww... felt sorry for the pup about the stairs but the bit about lifting him up and down made me smile 😘

  • @owlislike
    @owlislike 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Loving this layout. Its nice to see a workable kitchen in a tiny house.

  • @sssquadshorts2829
    @sssquadshorts2829 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I’m impressed with everything she’s done!!

  • @woodstockxx
    @woodstockxx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Beautiful..we should all be living this way..as we did in the past 🙏🏻

    • @kevinadams9468
      @kevinadams9468 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When did we live in 150,000 dollar trailers? In what past was that? Seriously?

  • @citten4u
    @citten4u 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I trully miss Ariel. I loved watching and learning from her. God bless you Ariel. You are surely missed.

    • @bklcheyma
      @bklcheyma 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      what happened !

    • @citten4u
      @citten4u 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@bklcheymaAriel has her other things like blogging, facebook I think and I do mean I think it had something to do with you tube and other issues about labeling the channels as adult only for kids etc.... so you may relax she is still here will all of her informational channel but on other stations. Glad to see your o our side. I trull wish with all my heart she would come back but I believe she is trully happy with what she has now. She's a beautiful heart & soul.

    • @zukosmom3780
      @zukosmom3780 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bkl cheyma I thought if you published a video as child watchable, then you’re ok. I wonder why she can’t do this

    • @bklcheyma
      @bklcheyma 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@citten4u Thank you

  • @rickhiggins6521
    @rickhiggins6521 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    WOW!! Superwoman! Love seeing someone making such a success out of living off grid. Very capable lady. She is going to be ahead of so many in the near future.

  • @weston.weston
    @weston.weston 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm so happy this channel exists, it provides a ton of inspiration.

  • @gjef9971
    @gjef9971 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    A great person living a quality life on her own terms. Much respect.

  • @IrishMist640
    @IrishMist640 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Ariel's TH-cam channel is wonderful, and I've learned so much from her throughout the years. I hope one day she'll return to her channel. Miss her and Burley. Thanks so much for this mini-documentary.

  • @kellyellie589
    @kellyellie589 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    She is the type of person I want to spend a week with and just soak up all the knowledge!

    • @charlesbrown4483
      @charlesbrown4483 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There’s lots of people you could learn this stuff from. But you probably call them “rednecks” and think they’re bad people for some reason.

    • @z7z766
      @z7z766 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@charlesbrown4483 they are tho

  • @kayleee1410
    @kayleee1410 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    i love this off grid house and the dog is adorable😍!!

  • @cruzing3448
    @cruzing3448 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This is literally my dream, all of this. How refreshing 💕 Really lovely off grid living & how healing. Sustainable living is something I truly want, I love watching these videos 💕

  • @ladytess23
    @ladytess23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh my that was the best videos about tiny homes and living off grid that I have ever seen. What a beautiful home. And the freedom you have with the type of jobs you do is incredible. How wonderfully inspiring. I would love to have this type of a lifestyle. 🙂

    • @sallyannc3176
      @sallyannc3176 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Freedom to do what tho - looks a bit boring tbh.

  • @arlenevazquez6675
    @arlenevazquez6675 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I grew up in a rural area in Puerto Rico moved to the USA when I was a teenager. I’m always craving this type of lifestyle, specially this year. 🥺 She’s truly leaving my dream

  • @vcie515
    @vcie515 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    The moment I saw the first picture of the tiny house, my immediat thoughts were: yeah, Ariel! 😊
    Good to see that she's fine!
    I hope she will come back to her YT channel...

  • @fayee8986
    @fayee8986 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You're so blessed to be young enough to be able to do the labor to make your life happy and healthy. God bless you dear. Thank you for the enjoyable tour and to visit with such a gracious hostess

  • @ElsaRhae
    @ElsaRhae 4 ปีที่แล้ว +184

    I love Fy Nyth! Her winter camping content is awesome.

    • @leslierindel4610
      @leslierindel4610 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Where is that
      I am in South Africa

    • @Growmap
      @Growmap 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@leslierindel4610 Somewhere in the far north U.S. I'd guess. I love her lifestyle except for the location. The last place I'd want to live is somewhere winter lasts 8 months of the year. South Africa has perfect weather. Their idea of hot there made me laugh. There are many locations in the U.S. where it gets over 100 degrees F (37.77 Celsius) for weeks on end. Texas, Arizona, parts of California, etc. all get much hotter than Cape Town.

  • @mauboy1983
    @mauboy1983 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    For that cabinet, which only opens when you flip the mattress up: Just add a third hinge and cut the door above the matress's height.

    • @elmarobberts5128
      @elmarobberts5128 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Very clever. I have a similar problem and this plan would do nicely.

    • @PERMAVWellness
      @PERMAVWellness 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Had the same thought ;)

  • @oliverallen5324
    @oliverallen5324 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Flowers do such a great job of elevating any building.

  • @AN-cy7xm
    @AN-cy7xm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Great role model for people who might want to pursue this kind of lifestyle.

  • @Blancobobea
    @Blancobobea 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    She is literally my hero and has been for years ❤🦋🌻

  • @ScheneekaAIKENS
    @ScheneekaAIKENS ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I found this channel a long time ago. love her.

  • @mmca9323
    @mmca9323 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    She's awesome and her lifestyle is so neat! I love how unpretentious this video was.

  • @lorah1712
    @lorah1712 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Really great to see someone who's been happily living tiny for this long! Kudos to her for designing her life around what she actually wants instead of others'/society's expectations! I do wonder how she gets healthcare, that's always my first thought when people don't have full-time jobs.

  • @maipardhan
    @maipardhan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I loved the idea of tiny houses in winter snow! It reminds me of the childhood home drawing I used to make.

  • @keosbay
    @keosbay 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Ariel needs to teach people how to do this, if we can live more resourcefully like this then our world will thrive and everything in it. ✌️❤️

    • @kath3611
      @kath3611 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You soon may have no choice.

  • @JT-cf5ol
    @JT-cf5ol 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you for the tip about the propane ignition.

  • @mynestintheforestt
    @mynestintheforestt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She is an absolute badass. I love this lady. You are so inspiring not just for me but for the future generations to come. Thank you.

  • @Taking_Back_Thyme
    @Taking_Back_Thyme 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I was just thinking about Ariel last night while still contemplating a tiny house during the winter. She’s my heroine 🦸‍♀️

  • @MeganZopf
    @MeganZopf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ariel has been living in her tiny house about 3 years longer than me. Our houses are almost identical except hers is 2 feet longer. I built mine unlike her. I used the same plans from the same company. I told her if I had to do it over again, I'd have a builder do it. It took me over 3 years and I'm still not 100% done but overall I am happy. The problem I had was finding a good electrician and plumber. Tiny houses are fairly new so not many familiar with them. I pretty much live off grid like her...hand pouring my own water etc. That does get real old but I am 62 and had major back surgery a few years ago. You did a great job doing her video!!

    • @sub4rctic
      @sub4rctic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      interesting. How much space is there for insulation between the walls?

  • @DCspace101
    @DCspace101 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for being so truthful and honest about your build and what you are doing. This is what I'm looking for

  • @josedacunhafilho
    @josedacunhafilho 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have seen a good number of Tiny House postings from this channel, and this one is the only one, so far, I would be happy living in. Maybe because I like how it looks and how the inside looks, but if I had to pick one, this would be it for sure

  • @bosse641
    @bosse641 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Cozy little home. Lovely living.

  • @margaretcooper797
    @margaretcooper797 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a lovely young woman,she is so hardworking and a great custodian of her environment,I wish her every success in her future life.

  • @vietarchdesignworkshop2527
    @vietarchdesignworkshop2527 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Definitely awesome Tiny house, lovely lifestyle with nature and her dog is adorable 💓 now i dream for me a Tiny house like this 🤗

  • @LitoGeorge
    @LitoGeorge 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    So weird. Yesterday I was just thinking what ever happened to "Fy Nyth" or so it was in my minds memory. The ladies hair is lighter this time around, but she seems just as happy, if not happier than a few year ago. Wonderful!

    • @natewrites7803
      @natewrites7803 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I had been thinking the same thing Litogeorge. Her old channel sort of disappeared. Glad I found her again.

    • @CanYouRememberWhen
      @CanYouRememberWhen 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@natewrites7803 - Her channel is still there, she just doesn't post on it. She did just post an update on it however, and does give information and links to other ways of keeping up with her. Her videos have been missed.

  • @darkisland04
    @darkisland04 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ariel does have a nice life. I've been following her story for awhile now. Although it's not something I can currently do, her lifestyle is an inspiration.