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I have a sizable lot in California where there are no concerns for poor weather affecting the structure of the home. Also there is no HOA. I’ve been looking into a few of these in the past. How do we get in touch?
What I love about your channel Ms. Smallhorn is that you tell everyone to check with local regulatory authorities. Too often you see people making grandiose claims without doing their own due diligence. It's certainly appreciated.
I love how your channel keeps growing. If you have the funds and can write it off as a business expense for research, you should totally buy it and make a video about it.
You can't just buy an extremely expensive item, and write that off as a business expense bc you're reviewing it. If that were the case, every person could buy any home, and then make a review of that home online. Tada, free house! Unfortunately not.
I love the porch on 2. I have an 87 acre farm in Huntingdon, Carroll county, Tn. I would love for it to be tried here. I help people in need. I have always been very Leary of these but I would allow it here. I would love to use my land to test these. As family members get older and need help this would be great so they have their own space yet be here so I could help them so they don’t need to go to a nursing home
Don't buy it. 19ft×19ft, 361sqft but look carefully at the weight: *It's only 400lbs* Meaning all the pictures are completely fake and it's lightweight garbage (in comparison a wooden storage shed from Home Depot that is 16ft×20ft weighs 1900lbs)
I know the wording and pictures are a bit deceptive. By putting the measurements in inches it sounds big, but most studio apartments are bigger then House #2.
@@susanschneider-baker49 , THANK YOU! I was wondering when she was going to catch that these all stated the measurements in INCHES, NOT FEET OR SQUARE FEET! Some people. 💩😱😛
If you don't own the land underneath, then you own nothing. The landlord can just evict you at any time and you may not be able to move the house so you end up losing everything.
@@mgratk That's true but at least you are still entitled to the equity in the land and can sell it for capital gains. With mobile homes, the value is depreciating. It's like owning a car.
I like #3. Container homes seem like they'd stand up to adverse weather conditions. At that price point, electric, plumbing, probably wouldn't break the bank. Would really love a screened in porch, stand-up loft and walk-in closet...a girl can dream! Love all the research you do, and how you find those red flags before you end up with a $30k paperweight! Thank you!
I like #3 . I worry about all of them being what they are advertised as. I think it is so cool that you are able to purchase one of these homes just to see what you really get for the money! Excited to see which one you choose and to watch the whole process 😉😊
My brother purchased the last one you are showing, with the fold out walls, and basic interior furnishings. We’re in NE Colorado. He uses it as a temporary office for his business.
You also need to make sure the house you want has Electric and or gas lines and water lines, plumbing. Because some of these houses don't come with anything but walls.
Dimensions on #1 36ft×7ft×7.5ft = 252sqft and 7.5ft high (Standard measurement format is Length×Width×Height) For future reference, very easy to calculate: Square Feet = Length feet × Width feet If product is showing inches, divide the inch measurement by 12 to get the feet measurement (12in = 1ft) Example: "120×120×96 inches" 10ft by 10ft and 8ft tall 10x10= 100sqft (If you do the math for this structure it comes out a few inches larger than what I said, but that's listed as "Product Dimensions" which means measured from the outside, and we don't know the exact thickness of wall/ceiling/floor so you have to shave a little off to estimate the actual interior space)
I put a mobile home on two acres. It had a well but everything else was so expensive. Had to put in poles even for electric. Septic tank $15,000. People let their dogs run wild so every animal had to be inclosed. Other than that Martha how was the play?
I'm just wondering what the return policies are on these? Will Amazon come pick it up if I decide I don't like the color? What if I can't get it back in the box?
Agree. What I would do is take plans to an architect & craft something small but conventional. There are companies that will build all the panels in an enclosed environment then ship them to you on a truck & you can assemble that into your house in hours to a few days, but I think most of these won't hold up & I'm not sure the world needs 'fast houses' on top of fast food, fast fashion & fast / RTA (ready to assemble) furniture. None of the last 3 lasts very long & it all ends up in landfills so to me that's not a great 'solution' to our affordable housing mess.
So. 15-20k in expenses extra? When a two bedroom home in California is literally running for 300-350k rn... I'll take my chances on the construction 🏗️🚧.
Major RED FLAG: If you Google the picture for #3 you will find that the picture is one that is used for Container Home ideas. I feel that although someone may have the authentic home, the actuality is that the Amazon ad is NOT what you will receive. The facade and the layout pictures are way too different.
It's wild to me they give all the measurements in inches & not feet. I know from looking at house plans from Europe that they do give measurements in centimeters & you divide by 100 to get the measurements in meters & ~39 inches is ~1 meter but you have to divide all those numbers by 12 to get the lengths & work out how big the houses are.
My favorite was number 2. Great example of the free market finding solutions to the housing problem. Even if you needed to bring in utilities, water, etc, all told it could be quite affordable. I currently live in a 535 sq ft. house, so myself, I'd like a couple hundred more feet. Funny about the wind. We just had 70-90 MPH winds yesterday, with 40-60 MPH today.
I would love there to be more private market solutions but don't estimate the value of public housing when it's done right. We should have the choice of both.
Just a quick note for you, modular homes are NOT built with the same materials as traditional houses. They are much more akin to mobile homes, just a step above them, but overall VERY similar materials (much thinner drywall, smaller studs, et. al.).
Not really. I know of two suppliers that are equivalent in construction to stick built. S2A Modular and Clayton Homes. Modular are built in a factory with standard construction methods and materials
@@michellerahn I know full well how modular homes are built. I do agree that there are likely a small percentage of builders that hold themselves to higher standards, but by and large, modular homes are essentially a mobile home in building material quality.
We live in Jefferson parish. We’re dealing with code enforcement because of our tiny home decision. We have had our shed on site to convert for 3 months but it’s still a shell. Come on Jefferson parish!
That 2nd option I saw at a tiny home show (it's actually the same as option 5)! Not that exact model, but they had their smallest unit (20x20) with the washroom in there and they made sure their models could do 4 seasons in Canada (R32 insulation i think). I was talking with the guy and he said they had to really really push for that from the manufacturer. The other thing, was they had one guy stack 2 units one above the other and pop some stairs in apparently. Hope they post pics of that one.
The first modular pull shaped white home: I would consider this for seed starting! This would be the perfect greenhouse area and like I said I would use it for a seed starting around the windows face and the center will be all of my house plants and a big huge sink and potting area and of course tons of shelves and bins for supplies. Of course unless you spend a ton of money greenhouses can come down in a big rain or a snowfall. This one would be much more durable. And if you go with a high tunnel, the plastic would have to be replaced every few years. Also if you don't have proper ventilation in a high tunnel you'll fry your plant babies!! Like I said perfect for a greenhouse.
I vote for the blue on. Check out this one! Thin shell concrete over graphene frames and EPS. Also, no windows or doors come with this unit but I got a price from the mfg of under 7K for a unit that is 120 sqr meters which is more than 1200 sqr feet. Would LOVE to get your take on this item for the DIY market which is starting to seem like the only way many of us are ever going to get a home. Thanks!
Spelling and weird grammar ... they are Chinese. So the companies probably don't speak English and are relying on online translators for the descriptions. Still a red flag.
I think those Amazon houses are perfect as a guest room, office, shed, kid's playroom, or like that one guys used it for (a game room). Definitely not something I would buy for a permanent dwelling. But those are fun for a lot of other things like those that have lots of parties, or even if they work from home and use that as part of their business to keep inventory in.
Kristina- I really appreciate you reminding us to check and recheck requirements in our area for tiny homes etc. I’m sure this will help so many people avoid frustration and money. Thank you!
Lol, that first one = flashback to Space:1999 and even 2001: A Space Odyssey! I'd have loved one of these back in the early 80's. These days I've gone back to my growing up in the 70's roots tho. Need the wood.
That's way better than the houses out where I live. They're made out of cardboard and they cost $500,000USD. When there is a flood your cardboard home is floating in the flash flood
I love #5 with all the windows when Mr Beast opened the box! What a great plant and quilting space. Wish I were closer, I'm in Indiana with land and no restrictions as well as electric, water, and plumbing. It would be a little Nana hideaway spot. Anxious to see what you choose!
I vote for the blue container, house 3 and I'll take it. 😁 A lot of people in my neighborhood Use containers for homes. My neighborhood is very liberal with structures. Janine
Yeah but you absolutely do NOT want a water proof house unless you're underwater. Terrestrial houses need to "breathe" hence water resistant and not waterproof. You would end up with black mold in not time if the water couldn't get out.
This year the supreme court overturned the Chevron deferance, look into it . but we have been over regulated for decades. So i believe it could make a difference especially with solar, composting, rainwater catchment. It will be us fighting against over regulation.
Kristina- you actually can have most of your wishes done at the factory to minimize troublesome surprises. You do pay for what you get. Most of your plumbing and electrical needs can be done at the factory. And you can in fact turn this into a permanent home. Horace
I pay for Amazon Prime. I expect these to be delivered next day for free. But seriously, be cautious with these! Most of them are not legal as habitable structures in the US without extensive and expensive modification, and the photos are often incredibly deceptive about the scale. #3 is a great example of this. 110" tall? Look at the height of the roof, now tell me that's an 80" door. The average person would have to duck to enter that door if the roofline is at 110". In reality, by the time most of these are legally habitable structures, you could have designed and built a better home for the same money.
The blue one writes well. Attends to climate, it’s showing an effort. Allows customising. Decent weight. I would be sweating in excitement if I was looking to actually buying.
When they say restroom, I think of a gas station or convenience store restroom…a sink & a toilet. #3 those folding partitions up front remind me of hurricane shutters for windows.
Kristina, did you ever buy one of these homes? I couldn't find a follow-up video. Thank you for all the info you provide to us. I liked house 3. I live where we have no restrictions. I know it would require septic etc. We are currently looking at a manufactured home. I love barndominiums. BuildMax has kits but they are high when you consider all the things that still have to be done once they arrive. Thank you for your time.
The size specs on that first model are in inches. Take the inches and divide by 12 to get feet. This translates to roughly 36 ft long by 7 ft wide by 7 ft high. If my thoughts are correct when calculating sq. Footage of a home, you just take length by width and don’t include height. That makes it : 252 sq. Ft. -ish.
I think I like #4, the tiny home. Looks like it might be sturdier than the others. Except maybe the last one. That looks pretty solid too. So #4 or #5. It really does depend on what you wanna use it for.
We have land (22acres) love new ideas and no zoning concerns... would love to know more about the 17,999 foldable on wheels... Thank you for your ideas/products/honesty.
How you did this without laughing at the obvious scams is beyond me. As much as I’d love to see what you get when purchasing one of these, in my opinion, RUN! Don’t buy any of these.
We have to do this!! It’s research. This will be a great way to show people the truth about these homes. We are truth seekers and I think people will appreciate it in the end. Now to find a place to deliver it too.
That is the problem. Tiny homes are more like RVs than stick-built houses, in that they almost always decrease in price over time. It’s the land underneath a house that makes them increase in price over a few decades. And there is footage of the “hospital” China supposedly built in 10 days…….after a few months of use. (They were actually quarantine barracks, not an actual Western-style hospital). The quarantine barracks were built pre-fab buildings meant to be constructed quickly, and the footage shows water pouring in the roof when it rains overflowing toilets, people saying the buildings are poorly insulated so hot in summer and cold in winter, etc.
@@Itried20takennamescant you just seal up where the water leakages are and in china i believe they are underpaid and everything was rushed. I also believe if you live in a state that has NHWA you should be fine.
I wanted a tiny home that would fit through a 10' gate. I got a destination RV. It was more than $70K (than transportation, tax, license, etc.) brought it up to $77K. There was $14K for a large parking pad and another $14K for a deck. It was mostly furnished, however, and electrical (50 amp), sewer hookups and water came to about $2500.
Yeah….that is the hard part. Most of us live in suburbia, and you kind of need a plot of land in a more rural, less strictly zoned area for these. There are a few exceptions, with some RV parks becoming tiny home villages instead, where you can rent a space for smaller, “movable” homes. And these tiny homes are like RVs….not like a stick built house….in that they only depreciate over time, unless you own the land underneath it. It is the land underneath homes that causes them to increase in price over decades.
I have 60 acres on the southern Oregon coast where you are welcome to test whichever one you choose. I personally love the expandable last one, as transporting it across my single lane private bridge to the site would be easier. I have several electrical and water hookups for rvs, and I can see this working as a little vacation weekend rental for supplemental income. Thanks for looking at these!💕
You would want to find out who makes it & if possible go tour one before you buy. I have seen something similar to the 1st house from a company called Massimo in or near Houston Texas (they just started selling them if I'm right about the maker the 1st house is either in China or there might be some made or finished in Texas). For the cost of a trip down there you might avoid making a major mistake.
Love that capsule house it's very cool looking also look very much like it would be a great office or studio. Be sure to make sure they're insulated well.
The "mountain mobile" tiny home on a trailer is known as a "Park Model Chalet" Also my bery small township has a covenant that requires any new home build must have an attatched garage. Jard stop. No accessory structures like pole sheds or detached garages, RV garages, etc can ne built before a permanent dwelling. Keeps our tax base livable & prevents the temporary messes...
Love #5, They are on display here in NE Mississippi Wood Sales; It looks perfect for a quick easy home! You can customize it for many needs. They can't keep enough of them in stock. There is also a building half this size with a sliding glass door on the end 👍🏼. Me, I'd buy some lumber and have a carpenter build me one. I believe it would be sturdier, (🌪️ in case if storms here in MS.) and more affordable. To each their own. Thanks for the expert information Miss Kristina 🙋🏼♂️
I followed the Tiny House Movement from way back with Jay Schaffer’s tiny house on wheels. The prices a great but the hassles are REAL…as are the extra costs!!
I like the 3rd home to put on our 1/2 acre lot in eastern Oklahoma close to Arkansas. We would be willing to allow others who are interested in purchasing a tiny home to come stay in it for a weekend so they can get a feel for it before making a purchase.
#1 Not even for 3k. #2 Maybe 10k if it was a choice between that and homelessness #3 Maybe 5k, hard to say as it doesn't really tell you the sq footage inside #4 $33k for a shed on wheels...and this is considered a deal for smaller homes. The U.S. has truly declared war on affordable housing, hasn't it. #5 7x20? 10k max and for same reasons as #2 Sigh...ok, back to researching on designing and building my own home. It's going to be a miracle if I can pull this off...
You can buy a shed type tiny home from Home Depot. You can actually see it. They deliver and set it up for a fee. There is no plumbing in any of the homes you are looking at. You are buying a shell.
I like the steel one! We are on the South Oregon Coast, very WET in the winter. We have had 130mph winds for 3 days…….. Been wanting to lease out our big house & get a small one so I can retire. We have 3 acres in the county, not city. We’ve cleared a half acre spot…… I need to go talk to the County…….I was gonna buy an Old Hickory shed to my specs at 32x12 they want$32k. But I like the idea of the steel, & I can design it……..😁👍🏻
If the house is listed "flat pack" it's not pre built. You have to assemble. It may come with all the listed parts. But not pre-built. The errors in the text descriptions are not scammers misspelling. They are translation errors from Chinese to English. The description headers may use terms correctly, just not American terms. They are selling to other countries who may not have the same rules as the US when using the term "modular" for example.
If you're actually serious about buying one for land owners to test out, we have a family cabin property in Manitoba Canada for #5 (maybe #3). Ideal for snow load testing, winterizing testing. We know engineers that would figure things out for fun. My brother owns a flat roofing company, which would make him uniquely positioned to beef it up as necessary. My sons do sewer and water hook up for a living, so they'd be well suited to weigh in on how well it lends itself to that (with one of my sons also owning a water treatment company so plumbing it in is no problem).
My sister lived in a Modular House. It’s very stable liked most normal house but low quality for the floors, kitchen cabinets and counters. It goes with the price. Over all it’s great.
Put it at my place in Alaska!!! It dumps monsoons on us all summer, snow up the kazoo all winter and wind storms all year round!!! The perfect test sight. Besides the G-kids and I could really use it for a home.
Any prejudice against backyard units needs to go. It's amoral, it's unethical and it's plain wrong. People should be able to build whatever they like on their own bought and paid for goddamn land. They just want us to force us to be bank slaves all our lives; do not kid yourself that's all it is.
#4-Mountain (RV/Traier Home) Miss Kristina, you could easily install lightweight (like aluminum) ramos along the sides when parked. Carry attach them under the trailer when traveling. We buy the ramps at hardware and sports vehicle stores. Of course folks should have some sort of guardrails ( don't know how to go about that; maybe attach handrail to house)?
Just for perspective, the 19x20 is smaller than a two-car garage. So you can go stand in a garage and imagine something several feet smaller. A garage is typically about 22 ft.
My backyard is just waiting for my Dream "Guest house/Bar & Grill/Workshop". I've been dreaming of the prefect setup for 20+ years. Anytime you feel like shipping it to Georgia let me know. Of course your free to use it from time to time, Homie. LOL!
The reason for the bad wording and misspellings is because they're coming from China and they used a translator. It's the same on anything you buy from China like the instructions.
Glad you are showing all of these... the problem with the first one is all the glass... and can you imagine how hot or cold it could get?? seems more like a place to grow plants....instead...
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#3
Want to put it in Tampa Florida?
I could not find house 1 on Amazon.
#5 You can put it on my 2 acre property in TN. I'm out in the boonies!
I have a sizable lot in California where there are no concerns for poor weather affecting the structure of the home. Also there is no HOA. I’ve been looking into a few of these in the past. How do we get in touch?
What I love about your channel Ms. Smallhorn is that you tell everyone to check with local regulatory authorities. Too often you see people making grandiose claims without doing their own due diligence. It's certainly appreciated.
Thank you for saying so!!
I love how your channel keeps growing. If you have the funds and can write it off as a business expense for research, you should totally buy it and make a video about it.
You can't just buy an extremely expensive item, and write that off as a business expense bc you're reviewing it. If that were the case, every person could buy any home, and then make a review of that home online. Tada, free house! Unfortunately not.
@@brightballoon you would have to establish that was part of your business. people actually do write off their homes, often. i did.
I love the porch on 2. I have an 87 acre farm in Huntingdon, Carroll county, Tn. I would love for it to be tried here. I help people in need. I have always been very Leary of these but I would allow it here. I would love to use my land to test these. As family members get older and need help this would be great so they have their own space yet be here so I could help them so they don’t need to go to a nursing home
Don't buy it.
19ft×19ft, 361sqft but look carefully at the weight: *It's only 400lbs*
Meaning all the pictures are completely fake and it's lightweight garbage (in comparison a wooden storage shed from Home Depot that is 16ft×20ft weighs 1900lbs)
I know the wording and pictures are a bit deceptive. By putting the measurements in inches it sounds big, but most studio apartments are bigger then House #2.
@@susanschneider-baker49 ,
THANK YOU! I was wondering when she was going to catch that these all stated the measurements in INCHES, NOT FEET OR SQUARE FEET! Some people. 💩😱😛
It's "leery". Leary is a last name.
And with that first one, you can see at just a glance if your family member is still fine and hasn’t fallen! 🤣
House # 5 , and we have 30 acres of land , recreational and rural zoned for tiny. If you want to come to Nova Scotia , we 'd love this !
House#3. The weight alone during wind storms would give me comfort. Second choice would be house#5.
If you don't own the land underneath, then you own nothing. The landlord can just evict you at any time and you may not be able to move the house so you end up losing everything.
If you think you really own your land, try not paying your property tax. You're just renting it.
@@mgratk That's true but at least you are still entitled to the equity in the land and can sell it for capital gains. With mobile homes, the value is depreciating. It's like owning a car.
@@tacocruiser4238 that’s not true
@@SHARONKEEF_FkR_justice4john yes it is
I heard Arizona doesn't have property taxes🤔
#3 was built by a container company in needville, tx. Someone stole their design. It was on a televised show.
Containables, season 1, episode 4
Thank you.. better to buy from US.
There's so many scams on Amazon. Amazon doesn't vet any of the third-party sellers.
That’s what the Chinese do and Amazon encourages it.
Chinese stole it!
I like #3. Container homes seem like they'd stand up to adverse weather conditions. At that price point, electric, plumbing, probably wouldn't break the bank. Would really love a screened in porch, stand-up loft and walk-in closet...a girl can dream!
Love all the research you do, and how you find those red flags before you end up with a $30k paperweight! Thank you!
I like #3 . I worry about all of them being what they are advertised as. I think it is so cool that you are able to purchase one of these homes just to see what you really get for the money! Excited to see which one you choose and to watch the whole process 😉😊
My brother purchased the last one you are showing, with the fold out walls, and basic interior furnishings. We’re in NE Colorado. He uses it as a temporary office for his business.
You also need to make sure the house you want has Electric and or gas lines and water lines, plumbing. Because some of these houses don't come with anything but walls.
Dimensions on #1
36ft×7ft×7.5ft
= 252sqft and 7.5ft high
(Standard measurement format is Length×Width×Height)
For future reference, very easy to calculate:
Square Feet = Length feet × Width feet
If product is showing inches, divide the inch measurement by 12 to get the feet measurement (12in = 1ft)
Example:
"120×120×96 inches"
10ft by 10ft and 8ft tall
10x10= 100sqft
(If you do the math for this structure it comes out a few inches larger than what I said, but that's listed as "Product Dimensions" which means measured from the outside, and we don't know the exact thickness of wall/ceiling/floor so you have to shave a little off to estimate the actual interior space)
I put a mobile home on two acres. It had a well but everything else was so expensive. Had to put in poles even for electric. Septic tank $15,000. People let their dogs run wild so every animal had to be inclosed. Other than that Martha how was the play?
I'm just wondering what the return policies are on these? Will Amazon come pick it up if I decide I don't like the color? What if I can't get it back in the box?
I was thinking about but the more I thinking I am passing these one. You need to get a septic tank, power and schedule a crane to move to your land.
Not all areas need a septic, power.
@jamesscherping2461 Mine need it. So where you 💩 goes???
Agree. What I would do is take plans to an architect & craft something small but conventional. There are companies that will build all the panels in an enclosed environment then ship them to you on a truck & you can assemble that into your house in hours to a few days, but I think most of these won't hold up & I'm not sure the world needs 'fast houses' on top of fast food, fast fashion & fast / RTA (ready to assemble) furniture. None of the last 3 lasts very long & it all ends up in landfills so to me that's not a great 'solution' to our affordable housing mess.
An incineration toilet and solar panels, Grey water "field". Grey water from shower, sink and washer?.
So. 15-20k in expenses extra? When a two bedroom home in California is literally running for 300-350k rn... I'll take my chances on the construction 🏗️🚧.
Major RED FLAG: If you Google the picture for #3 you will find that the picture is one that is used for Container Home ideas. I feel that although someone may have the authentic home, the actuality is that the Amazon ad is NOT what you will receive. The facade and the layout pictures are way too different.
It's wild to me they give all the measurements in inches & not feet. I know from looking at house plans from Europe that they do give measurements in centimeters & you divide by 100 to get the measurements in meters & ~39 inches is ~1 meter but you have to divide all those numbers by 12 to get the lengths & work out how big the houses are.
My favorite was number 2. Great example of the free market finding solutions to the housing problem. Even if you needed to bring in utilities, water, etc, all told it could be quite affordable. I currently live in a 535 sq ft. house, so myself, I'd like a couple hundred more feet. Funny about the wind. We just had 70-90 MPH winds yesterday, with 40-60 MPH today.
I would love there to be more private market solutions but don't estimate the value of public housing when it's done right. We should have the choice of both.
I just can't see myself buying from a company called Your Homies lol
Right. I thought that was so funny.
Made in China done it for me .
Especially when “made in China”😖
Just a quick note for you, modular homes are NOT built with the same materials as traditional houses. They are much more akin to mobile homes, just a step above them, but overall VERY similar materials (much thinner drywall, smaller studs, et. al.).
Not really. I know of two suppliers that are equivalent in construction to stick built. S2A Modular and Clayton Homes. Modular are built in a factory with standard construction methods and materials
@@michellerahn I know full well how modular homes are built. I do agree that there are likely a small percentage of builders that hold themselves to higher standards, but by and large, modular homes are essentially a mobile home in building material quality.
Hence, the much more affordable cost. They’re great for those who need a home but have very limited funds. Which is most of America.
Developers will make a fortune on setting up the infrastructure for developments for these affordable homes.
We live in Jefferson parish. We’re dealing with code enforcement because of our tiny home decision.
We have had our shed on site to convert for 3 months but it’s still a shell.
Come on Jefferson parish!
That 2nd option I saw at a tiny home show (it's actually the same as option 5)! Not that exact model, but they had their smallest unit (20x20) with the washroom in there and they made sure their models could do 4 seasons in Canada (R32 insulation i think). I was talking with the guy and he said they had to really really push for that from the manufacturer. The other thing, was they had one guy stack 2 units one above the other and pop some stairs in apparently. Hope they post pics of that one.
Yes you have to add septic, electrical service, plumbing connections to septic
The first modular pull shaped white home: I would consider this for seed starting! This would be the perfect greenhouse area and like I said I would use it for a seed starting around the windows face and the center will be all of my house plants and a big huge sink and potting area and of course tons of shelves and bins for supplies. Of course unless you spend a ton of money greenhouses can come down in a big rain or a snowfall. This one would be much more durable. And if you go with a high tunnel, the plastic would have to be replaced every few years. Also if you don't have proper ventilation in a high tunnel you'll fry your plant babies!! Like I said perfect for a greenhouse.
Also, be wary of Chinese drywall. Some homes in Florida had problems with mold and had to have all of their interior walls redone.
I vote for the blue on. Check out this one! Thin shell concrete over graphene frames and EPS. Also, no windows or doors come with this unit but I got a price from the mfg of under 7K for a unit that is 120 sqr meters which is more than 1200 sqr feet. Would LOVE to get your take on this item for the DIY market which is starting to seem like the only way many of us are ever going to get a home. Thanks!
Haha, on the last one, Oklahoma laughs at that "up to 70mph" wind! 😂
Right? Wished they make the wind speeds required on all of these.
@@KristinaSmallhorn ,
As well as all other "weatherproofing" stats! 😺
Yea, that’s kinda low for most places👍
Spelling and weird grammar ... they are Chinese. So the companies probably don't speak English and are relying on online translators for the descriptions.
Still a red flag.
I really hope somebody buys the My Homies and reviews it on video for the spectacle 😂
I think those Amazon houses are perfect as a guest room, office, shed, kid's playroom, or like that one guys used it for (a game room). Definitely not something I would buy for a permanent dwelling. But those are fun for a lot of other things like those that have lots of parties, or even if they work from home and use that as part of their business to keep inventory in.
I love number 3. That looks like it would be perfect in my backyard. 17k is a great buy.
My son has inherited a farm and wants me to put something on there too. I am on a fixed income so this looks great.
Bummer. Minnesota.
Where is the farm?
I want to inherit a farm! I need somewhere to move thats not so cold (AL, AR, TN). Want to leave FL.
Kristina- I really appreciate you reminding us to check and recheck requirements in our area for tiny homes etc. I’m sure this will help so many people avoid frustration and money. Thank you!
Lol, that first one = flashback to Space:1999 and even 2001: A Space Odyssey! I'd have loved one of these back in the early 80's. These days I've gone back to my growing up in the 70's roots tho. Need the wood.
#2 the description literally says plastic. $30,000.00 for a plastic house. No.
That's way better than the houses out where I live. They're made out of cardboard and they cost $500,000USD. When there is a flood your cardboard home is floating in the flash flood
It says plastic and steel
I love #5 with all the windows when Mr Beast opened the box! What a great plant and quilting space. Wish I were closer, I'm in Indiana with land and no restrictions as well as electric, water, and plumbing. It would be a little Nana hideaway spot. Anxious to see what you choose!
I vote for the blue container, house 3 and I'll take it. 😁 A lot of people in my neighborhood Use containers for homes. My neighborhood is very liberal with structures. Janine
#3! Seems pretty durable and heavy. I could put it in my yard, in Maine.
Living in a plastic Chinese shoe-box, no thanks.
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let me know when DR horton makes good homes🤣
Have fun living in an overpriced American cardboard box I guess.
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I think #2 might be a play house for kids bc the weight said 400lbs. There's no way a house weighs 409lbs
I agree especially looking at the dimensions in inches lol
Water resistant is not waterproof. Big difference.
Very big.
Yeah but you absolutely do NOT want a water proof house unless you're underwater. Terrestrial houses need to "breathe" hence water resistant and not waterproof. You would end up with black mold in not time if the water couldn't get out.
This year the supreme court overturned the Chevron deferance, look into it . but we have been over regulated for decades. So i believe it could make a difference especially with solar, composting, rainwater catchment. It will be us fighting against over regulation.
Kristina- you actually can have most of your wishes done at the factory to minimize troublesome surprises. You do pay for what you get. Most of your plumbing and electrical needs can be done at the factory. And you can in fact turn this into a permanent home.
Horace
13:41 This one is cute but just FYI - you need to schedule a crane to unload it and the set up is your responsibility.
That's a THOW, no crane needed__but you may need a truck that can tow the load to your preferred spot, once it's delivered to a designated area. 😛😺
I would add reflective material to all the glass.
I pay for Amazon Prime. I expect these to be delivered next day for free.
But seriously, be cautious with these! Most of them are not legal as habitable structures in the US without extensive and expensive modification, and the photos are often incredibly deceptive about the scale. #3 is a great example of this. 110" tall? Look at the height of the roof, now tell me that's an 80" door. The average person would have to duck to enter that door if the roofline is at 110".
In reality, by the time most of these are legally habitable structures, you could have designed and built a better home for the same money.
#1 would be my choice. I just love the design and windows to outdoors. Modern and stylish
I am interested in purchasing a used portable classroom and converting to a cabin.
The blue one writes well. Attends to climate, it’s showing an effort. Allows customising. Decent weight. I would be sweating in excitement if I was looking to actually buying.
#3 would be a wonderful grannypod on my son and daughter-in-love's property. I have a camper there now.
When they say restroom, I think of a gas station or convenience store restroom…a sink & a toilet. #3 those folding partitions up front remind me of hurricane shutters for windows.
That's what I thought they were! 😅
Kristina, did you ever buy one of these homes? I couldn't find a follow-up video. Thank you for all the info you provide to us. I liked house 3. I live where we have no restrictions. I know it would require septic etc. We are currently looking at a manufactured home. I love barndominiums. BuildMax has kits but they are high when you consider all the things that still have to be done once they arrive. Thank you for your time.
The size specs on that first model are in inches. Take the inches and divide by 12 to get feet. This translates to roughly 36 ft long by 7 ft wide by 7 ft high. If my thoughts are correct when calculating sq. Footage of a home, you just take length by width and don’t include height.
That makes it : 252 sq. Ft. -ish.
Another thing people need to definitely 💯 check for is electrical outlets !!!
One could install conduit or just use adequate extension cords .
I think I like #4, the tiny home. Looks like it might be sturdier than the others. Except maybe the last one. That looks pretty solid too. So #4 or #5. It really does depend on what you wanna use it for.
We have land (22acres) love new ideas and no zoning concerns... would love to know more about the 17,999 foldable on wheels...
Thank you for your ideas/products/honesty.
Depends on local and state requirements
How you did this without laughing at the obvious scams is beyond me. As much as I’d love to see what you get when purchasing one of these, in my opinion, RUN! Don’t buy any of these.
We have to do this!! It’s research. This will be a great way to show people the truth about these homes. We are truth seekers and I think people will appreciate it in the end. Now to find a place to deliver it too.
You can send it to my rural property. I have 3 acres in the desert
@@nedlyest are you anywhere near Louisiana??
Let's look at them when they are 5 to 10 years old!
That is the problem. Tiny homes are more like RVs than stick-built houses, in that they almost always decrease in price over time. It’s the land underneath a house that makes them increase in price over a few decades.
And there is footage of the “hospital” China supposedly built in 10 days…….after a few months of use. (They were actually quarantine barracks, not an actual Western-style hospital). The quarantine barracks were built pre-fab buildings meant to be constructed quickly, and the footage shows water pouring in the roof when it rains overflowing toilets, people saying the buildings are poorly insulated so hot in summer and cold in winter, etc.
@@Itried20takennamescant you just seal up where the water leakages are and in china i believe they are underpaid and everything was rushed. I also believe if you live in a state that has NHWA you should be fine.
I wanted a tiny home that would fit through a 10' gate. I got a destination RV. It was more than $70K (than transportation, tax, license, etc.) brought it up to $77K. There was $14K for a large parking pad and another $14K for a deck. It was mostly furnished, however, and electrical (50 amp), sewer hookups and water came to about $2500.
thats an outrageous amount of $$$!
@@dddiaz-velez3630 Not if you can afford it. I can.
These may seem inexpensive but where are people supposed to put them? Not every state allows these homes.
Yeah….that is the hard part. Most of us live in suburbia, and you kind of need a plot of land in a more rural, less strictly zoned area for these. There are a few exceptions, with some RV parks becoming tiny home villages instead, where you can rent a space for smaller, “movable” homes.
And these tiny homes are like RVs….not like a stick built house….in that they only depreciate over time, unless you own the land underneath it. It is the land underneath homes that causes them to increase in price over decades.
excellent for people who need or want to downsize and Live a simpler Life and USE LESS REsources from Mother Nature!! Thanks for Sharing!!!
Ah yes, this reminds me of the dogs dyed like pandas in a China zoo.
What I love the most about Alaska is there are rarely any HOA’s to be concerned with.
be careful because some states dont allow fully built buildings to be put on private property. Tennessee is one that doesn't allow this kind of thing
thats inacurate info, a few counties in TN do allow it
I have 60 acres on the southern Oregon coast where you are welcome to test whichever one you choose.
I personally love the expandable last one, as transporting it across my single lane private bridge to the site would be easier.
I have several electrical and water hookups for rvs, and I can see this working as a little vacation weekend rental for supplemental income.
Thanks for looking at these!💕
Finding affordable and buildable lots in Southern California is a major challenge to me.
*Why on Earth would you want to own Anything in California ?*
You would want to find out who makes it & if possible go tour one before you buy. I have seen something similar to the 1st house from a company called Massimo in or near Houston Texas (they just started selling them if I'm right about the maker the 1st house is either in China or there might be some made or finished in Texas). For the cost of a trip down there you might avoid making a major mistake.
Love that capsule house it's very cool looking also look very much like it would be a great office or studio. Be sure to make sure they're insulated well.
The "mountain mobile" tiny home on a trailer is known as a "Park Model Chalet"
Also my bery small township has a covenant that requires any new home build must have an attatched garage. Jard stop. No accessory structures like pole sheds or detached garages, RV garages, etc can ne built before a permanent dwelling. Keeps our tax base livable & prevents the temporary messes...
Love #5, They are on display here in NE Mississippi Wood Sales;
It looks perfect for a quick easy home! You can customize it for many needs.
They can't keep enough of them in stock. There is also a building half this size with a sliding glass door on the end 👍🏼.
Me, I'd buy some lumber and have a carpenter build me one. I believe it would be sturdier, (🌪️ in case if storms here in MS.) and more affordable. To each their own.
Thanks for the expert information Miss Kristina 🙋🏼♂️
Love #3! My husband and I are shopping for a small home before we buy land in Nor Car or Tenn. Thanks for your guidance.
Look at S2A Modular. They are building in Patterson, CA but ship anywhere in US. The first home was shipped to the east coast.
House #2 said shipping weight for the entire house is 400 pounds. Hmmm. Is it cardboard?
Kristina you are great, Loved the video, Funny, quirky, and full of info. Really great work
I followed the Tiny House Movement from way back with Jay Schaffer’s tiny house on wheels. The prices a great but the hassles are REAL…as are the extra costs!!
I think number 5 should be the one to buy.
I like the 3rd home to put on our 1/2 acre lot in eastern Oklahoma close to Arkansas. We would be willing to allow others who are interested in purchasing a tiny home to come stay in it for a weekend so they can get a feel for it before making a purchase.
#1 Not even for 3k.
#2 Maybe 10k if it was a choice between that and homelessness
#3 Maybe 5k, hard to say as it doesn't really tell you the sq footage inside
#4 $33k for a shed on wheels...and this is considered a deal for smaller homes. The U.S. has truly declared war on affordable housing, hasn't it.
#5 7x20? 10k max and for same reasons as #2
Sigh...ok, back to researching on designing and building my own home. It's going to be a miracle if I can pull this off...
Buy freehold land that has a concrete foundation, septic and water. Then plop one of these tiny beauty's on it...done and done!
Where though?
@@plko90 I just bought 42 acres in NE Arizona for less than $25,000 !
I to liked #5. On something so small sometimes it is better to not have a lot of walls. I think I would feel claustrophobia. Good luck!!
You can buy a shed type tiny home from Home Depot. You can actually see it. They deliver and set it up for a fee. There is no plumbing in any of the homes you are looking at. You are buying a shell.
Number 5 is obviously my favorite it's perfect how to do some serious remodel reinforcement so we can fit my style of comfortability
I like the steel one! We are on the South Oregon Coast, very WET in the winter. We have had 130mph winds for 3 days…….. Been wanting to lease out our big house & get a small one so I can retire. We have 3 acres in the county, not city. We’ve cleared a half acre spot…… I need to go talk to the County…….I was gonna buy an Old Hickory shed to my specs at 32x12 they want$32k. But I like the idea of the steel, & I can design it……..😁👍🏻
If the house is listed "flat pack" it's not pre built. You have to assemble. It may come with all the listed parts. But not pre-built. The errors in the text descriptions are not scammers misspelling. They are translation errors from Chinese to English. The description headers may use terms correctly, just not American terms. They are selling to other countries who may not have the same rules as the US when using the term "modular" for example.
Good point.
Thank you for your channel. It's extremely informative and fun.
I have been thinking of getting one of these. I would love to see # 5
A 400 lb house??? LOL. I vote for #3. Number 5 has already been reviewed.
Right? I completely agree! Something has to be wrong. That's the weight of just a few humans. Something was fishy about the first house.
#1 would be nice for an outdoor wedding or backyard parties.
If you're actually serious about buying one for land owners to test out, we have a family cabin property in Manitoba Canada for #5 (maybe #3). Ideal for snow load testing, winterizing testing. We know engineers that would figure things out for fun. My brother owns a flat roofing company, which would make him uniquely positioned to beef it up as necessary. My sons do sewer and water hook up for a living, so they'd be well suited to weigh in on how well it lends itself to that (with one of my sons also owning a water treatment company so plumbing it in is no problem).
Wow. What a generous offer! Canada would be a bit of travel for me as I am in Louisiana.
@@KristinaSmallhorn Meh. Not that far. We visit our Acadian brethren there all the time. Plus, you can bring us some cracklings. 🤣
wow. House 3. yes BUT BUY 2 put together!!
My sister lived in a Modular House. It’s very stable liked most normal house but low quality for the floors, kitchen cabinets and counters. It goes with the price. Over all it’s great.
Put it at my place in Alaska!!! It dumps monsoons on us all summer, snow up the kazoo all winter and wind storms all year round!!! The perfect test sight. Besides the G-kids and I could really use it for a home.
You need to inspect all of these much closer!
#5, I trust your judgement. I have eight acres in KY, totally unrestricted, utilities at road, needs new septic.
#3 is not only structurally safer, it has curb appeal. Blanket ADU zoning is under review in my city. Not there yet.
Any prejudice against backyard units needs to go. It's amoral, it's unethical and it's plain wrong. People should be able to build whatever they like on their own bought and paid for goddamn land. They just want us to force us to be bank slaves all our lives; do not kid yourself that's all it is.
#4-Mountain (RV/Traier Home)
Miss Kristina, you could easily install lightweight (like aluminum) ramos along the sides when parked. Carry attach them under the trailer when traveling. We buy the ramps at hardware and sports vehicle stores.
Of course folks should have some sort of guardrails ( don't know how to go about that; maybe attach handrail to house)?
Although I wouldn't order this, it doesn't look legitimate 🙄 ( just like Kristina pointed out)
Number 5! That's the one I had tagged you on a while back...
Just for perspective, the 19x20 is smaller than a two-car garage. So you can go stand in a garage and imagine something several feet smaller. A garage is typically about 22 ft.
My backyard is just waiting for my Dream "Guest house/Bar & Grill/Workshop". I've been dreaming of the prefect setup for 20+ years. Anytime you feel like shipping it to Georgia let me know. Of course your free to use it from time to time, Homie. LOL!
The reason for the bad wording and misspellings is because they're coming from China and they used a translator. It's the same on anything you buy from China like the instructions.
Glad you are showing all of these... the problem with the first one is all the glass... and can you imagine how hot or cold it could get?? seems more like a place to grow plants....instead...