Full Cost & Tour | DIY Passive Design Home Build 2022 Small, Simple, Modern, Off-Grid

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  • New house tour, and full cost breakdown. This is what it cost us in 2022 to build our new home from the ground up. Also included is the cost of the land and everything on the property.
    We live completely off the grid in the southern Arizona desert. We have the Cochise County opt-out permit, and designed and built this home ourselves.
    This channel if for entertainment purposes only, always work safely and do your own research. We are not professionals.

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  • @tworebelsoffgrid
    @tworebelsoffgrid ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Wow, fantastic job…everything turned out so beautiful with so much thought out into it! How wonderful to have something you built with your own hands ☀️☀️☀️ Nicely done!

  • @diyfferent
    @diyfferent ปีที่แล้ว +8

    So much thought was put into the house and I love certain elements of it like the earthen floors and the concrete thermal walls. More people really should build according to the sun and seasons like you guys did. Excellent work. Awesome job keeping track of the costs too.

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Yes, there is so much planning and decisions involved! It turned out better than we expected in every way. Passive solar design is really amazing. 🌞
      Maybe someday y'all will consider building and designing your own home? 😊 But, remodeling is fun too. 😉 We'll look forward to seeing your finished bathroom.

  • @annwilliams9519
    @annwilliams9519 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wow , what a treat. Unique beautiful home, I love the colour of the floor in the master bedroom. The quality of the workman/womanship is really high. I hope you will have many happy years there. Well done, Red and April.
    Regards
    Ann xx

  • @girltechsteader
    @girltechsteader ปีที่แล้ว +9

    So happy for both of you! We are doing the same here in the South, about 18 months behind you. Can't wait! Thanks for sharing your journey! Hopefully, we can do the same.

  • @HaroldReece
    @HaroldReece ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You two have done a wonderful job building this homestead. Hopefully you will be able to live in it a long time. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

  • @pure46
    @pure46 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Excellent home having watched from the beginning. I liked how if things were not working, you changed your plans. I have to add that I loved the glimpses of the wild life around your home ( more please).

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Appreciate it, thanks for joining us! Yes, we love all of the animals out here! 🐢🦉🏜️

  • @ohcrapwhatsnext
    @ohcrapwhatsnext ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I just love what you guys have done. I am so blessed to have purchased a 1200 ft stick home and one acre for only19k near Dayton Nv. I built a 25 x 25 gambrel garage upstairs with a deck using the low cost method, all engineered lumber and cement board siding for about 5 k. I found my place as a repo, cant get any better... Happy camper here too.

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awesome! Sounds like a great find! Deal's like that are getting harder to find all the time. 2022 was a rough year to build a house. It's nice that material prices have come back down some. Thanks for watching and commenting! 😊🏜️

  • @basilwise8193
    @basilwise8193 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow, great job keeping costs low, especially on the kitchen and bathroom!

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Yes, kitchens and bathrooms can be really expensive!

  • @adventurereadyoffgrid
    @adventurereadyoffgrid ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Amazing job, you guys always build some awesome stuff!

  • @mikehogan1827
    @mikehogan1827 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    We’ll done, folks. Having enjoyed watching you throughout the process, I have to say I’m proud of you. You have not only accomplished something very meaningful for yourselves, but also meaningful for others. So many people have lost sight of what can be accomplished by the slow, steady and deliberate application of intellect and effort - you show people what can be done. It’s an enduring contribution. Can’t wait to see what’s next.

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appreciate it, thanks so much for following along! ☺️

  • @OvertheRiverandThroughtheWoods
    @OvertheRiverandThroughtheWoods ปีที่แล้ว +9

    We're so impressed! At the home and how affordably you made it happen.

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! It was a challenging year to build a home affordability!

  • @CherylSpelts
    @CherylSpelts ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You created a home perfectly suited to you! Can't think of anything better!

  • @waynekomprood7093
    @waynekomprood7093 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome. Thanks for showing it all to us. I hope you take us along to your sons house when you help him.

  • @jasonlightfoot4145
    @jasonlightfoot4145 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Well done, under $50 sq ft for the the house and $120 for the total project is freaking phenomenal.

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Yes, especially with the crazy prices of materials in 2022!

    • @funtyes1970
      @funtyes1970 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RedandAprilOff-Grid what a deal you did on kitchen. my sister had her kitchen redone like 7 years ago I think it cost her husband. lol over $30k i think it was closer to $40k lol

  • @rumichacajoy
    @rumichacajoy ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I spent two winters in a trailer on the Mogollion Rim and like to froze. Spent some days in bed with the little heater next to me. And you are warming your gorgeous home with the SUN. Congratulations. Your bathroom sink cabinets look beautiful, and I love the paint color on the kitchen cabinets. The packed soil floors sounds wonderful. Looking forward to more vids from you two Lovebirds.

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sounds really cold! Last winter living in the RV, we set the propane furnace at 45°. It kept things from freezing at night. We used an electric heater during the day which made it bearable, but it was pretty cold. Glad to be living in a nice warm house now! Thanks! ☺️

  • @gregorybstewart
    @gregorybstewart ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing work. I’m curious, anything you’d do differently now that it’s done?

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks! The concrete floors are slick.so we probably need to do something about that, but otherwise we can't think of anything. Everything has worked out really well.

  • @AfterTheRains
    @AfterTheRains ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Such a peaceful feeling comes from your home and surroundings. Look forward to seeing your landscaping.

  • @sandracimonetti5307
    @sandracimonetti5307 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Your house came out so good and well thought out. I love it!🏠🌵🦉

  • @bondpaz
    @bondpaz ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It definitely pays to do it yourself. Y’all do excellent work! Beautifully done. ❤❤❤

  • @driverguy7
    @driverguy7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is beautiful! You just get a peaceful feeling when you look into the grand room. This is living proof that people can build a comfortable home for around $60,000. Please consider getting your home appraised, because I think it will appraise for two or three times what you spent on it !!

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks! We love how everything turned out. The insurance company is counting on $300,000, replacement value.

  • @lawrencelipon8673
    @lawrencelipon8673 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    👍👍👍👍👍👌Absolutely fantastic, great functional and beautiful design, with an eye for your personal detail so many can learn from the way you both do things the right way and living a truly sustainable life style, very impressed with the perseverance it took to complete your tasks through the wind rain, intermittent surprise floods in the desert, all very amazing!!! Great work !! And thanks for sharing the journey!

  • @shanthih9780
    @shanthih9780 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congrats on completion of your home. It has turned out awesome.

  • @peterdement
    @peterdement ปีที่แล้ว +4

    For a more tailored look consider mounting the curtains hiding the foyer closet and the pantry to the inside of each opening allowing the opening to be defined by the crisp drywall corners.

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Originally, that's what I was thinking, but decided I didn't want to hem all of them. On a side note, I like grommet curtains for windows or openings that I want to easily open and close, and pocket curtains for openings that I use briefly and want to mostly stay closed.

  • @scorpio6587
    @scorpio6587 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A very lovely home. Super helpful cost breakdown. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching the whole build, and the testing series for aircrete. Have you entertained the thought of solar water heating? It might be a nice little supplement to your system.

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks! Appreciate you watching, and cheering us on throughout the process! The water heater is working well on electric. We have plenty of extra solar power coming in during the day, so we might as well use it for something. 🌞

  • @wontsay7923
    @wontsay7923 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, been watching your videos for a while. Love your channel.

  • @loucinci3922
    @loucinci3922 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks amazing. You'all did a wonderful job constructing a lovely home. Nice overview too. Thanks for sharing.

  • @SharkFishSF
    @SharkFishSF ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful 👍, a home should bring in 5 elements of nature, space, earth, heat/fire, water and air. I think your home provides all that.
    You should focus on passive security like hiding the house behind lots of trees planted far away to not attract attention.

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks! It all came together well, and the passive design works amazingly well. We have some decent sized mesquite trees around the house. We are watering them, and we have planted some new trees, but don't want to block our views too much. In this area a large clump of trees might make the house even more noticeable, especially from far away. 🌞

  • @chaosplan
    @chaosplan ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Been with you since _#2 Framing the Footer_. Your resourcefulness is brilliant and your willingness to approach things unconventionally is what I like to do too. You two put a ton of hard work into this project but it is evident that it was a labor of love.

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for joining us! It's definitely a bit stressful doing things somewhat unconventionally. So far it's all good, and turned out better than we expected.

  • @AbidAli-bv2gl
    @AbidAli-bv2gl ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video, Congratulation. You are very skilled and intelligent. I was with day one with you . We learnt lot, You worked hard and finally finished , Mam Thank you very much to share with us

  • @mateoaristizabal7392
    @mateoaristizabal7392 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    the only thing i could only complain about is the fact the rainwater is getting lost underground which actually is something to think about when you are living in the desert, excellent work, such a great place u have there.

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks! The water from the roof is directed to our fruit trees. Tanks are expensive, and we have a good well.

  • @walkingwater893
    @walkingwater893 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job you two! Thanks for taking us along. 🥳😊

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Appreciate you joining us! 😊🏜️

    • @walkingwater893
      @walkingwater893 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RedandAprilOff-Grid Bet the current value of your investment close to doubled now!

  • @kurtdowney1489
    @kurtdowney1489 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, Great work, Great job at documented this journey, Great jab at actually showing the cost at the end and I especially loved seeing the garden. Bravo very well worth every day you all spent doing this. You are now free.

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! We are really enjoying living here! 😊🏡🏜️

  • @m.weston7114
    @m.weston7114 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Too bad you used traditional wood framing for the outside structure. Apache Block made in Kingman and also sold out of Phoenix is made out of Concrete and Styrofoam and has an R-Factor of 40 in the walls. Once it is solid grout filled, it is insulated and prepped for stucco all at once saving thousands of dollars. It is bug proof, tornado proof, and mold proof, as well as bullet proof. 100 times better than traditional wood framing and will only gain in value for being non traditional and better for neutral heating and cooling. Your cost for everything is very good and hats off to you for that. Inexpensive living is the way to go.

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That sounds pretty cool, never heard of it. Cost was a big factor, and this is working perfectly for our passive design.
      Our son is building his walls out of dirt and they are 18 inches thick. His house will have a lot of the same properties you mentioned except for the high R Value, and it's dirt cheap. Our next video will show more of his build. 🌞🏜️
      Thanks!

  • @TariqKhan-77
    @TariqKhan-77 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just came from binge watching the hyperabode build, fantastic work on that and the main house. I wonder a few things, how much might have been spent on labour if you did none of it yourselves? what would the price for build only materials have been pre covid inflation and whats a love seat?
    Thankyou for choosing to share the build, all the best to the rest of the clan.
    Slainte
    Tariq

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! 😄
      It's a custom house, so it's hard to guess what it would cost to have it built. We estimate the materials would have cost about 1/3 less pre-covid. A loveseat is a sofa that seats 2. 😊

  • @deaconmma3048
    @deaconmma3048 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful home - well done!

  • @SamsLiberty
    @SamsLiberty ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome to see it all done! Thanks for sharing! Truly inspiring 🙌!

  • @Benfry57
    @Benfry57 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Curious about the temperatures in the hot summers of Arizona. I am curious if passivhaus design (windows and light on south side) should be adapted for hotter climates.

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We are very impressed with how well the house is performing. The outside temperatures have been near or over 100° for most of the summer. Up to 106°. The hottest it has ever gotten inside our house is 88°. That was when we were out of town for a few days and had the windows closed. We run the evaporative cooler for an hour or two in the morning and an hour before we go to bed. We keep the windows closed during the day, but open a few at night. It helps a lot that the desert cools off at night. The front of the house is shaded in the summer. The sun is just starting to creep up to the windows now. The reflective insulation covering the whole house, and the thermal mass has been very effective in summer and winter keeping the temperatures stable and comfortable. 🌞🏜️

  • @craigsymington5401
    @craigsymington5401 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks so much for sharing, this is inspiring, especially to see elements that I hope to incorporate in mydream final home. I hope my sons will do as yours has. I love the earthbag concept.

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it's helpful. We really love how everything turned out. 🤗

  • @timfiggins7764
    @timfiggins7764 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thats pretty cool guys. Really enjoyed the series. Nice work 👍

  • @MelissaMalzahn
    @MelissaMalzahn ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow what a beautiful home you built. I really love the earth floors.

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Yes, we really love how all of the floors turned out. 😊🏜️

  • @carmenrussell2562
    @carmenrussell2562 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely house built by a wonderful couple enjoy the fruit of your labour all the best

  • @davidfarnsworth2901
    @davidfarnsworth2901 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing your experience in this build, it is very inspirational.

  • @vivalaleta
    @vivalaleta ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I do hope you marked where the gutter hose lies under the ground if you're going to plant trees there... I'm thinking of the shower line under the tile situation. 😜

  • @johns6119
    @johns6119 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is very amazing, very frugal people, very smart design

  • @mikeunum
    @mikeunum ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember the first video. A long way to here but amazing. You hsowed all the struggle and that is 100% right because nothing goes perfect. I love you way you have done it and i support it always.
    - How the Solar Energy is doing now with the new added batteries?

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Appreciate it! Thanks for watching! 😊 It's doing great! We are used to not running major appliances after the sun goes down, so we probably haven't tapped into the extra power much. It's also been mostly sunny for the last few weeks. 🌞

    • @mikeunum
      @mikeunum ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RedandAprilOff-Grid I hope all goes based on yourwishes. God bless you and your family

  • @TheRealPlato
    @TheRealPlato 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congrats on the build and thanks for the upload. Nice attention to building science details and aesthetics. Beware moisture getting trapped behind the guest mirror. You may find a 3d printer very useful for offgrid problem solving. "Filament" technology is generally more practical, "Resin" technology is better for fine detail but is messy.

  • @freebird9229
    @freebird9229 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What experience did you have before building this house? Where you a contractor? Any advice for someone with little to no experience building houses? I plan on learning as I go.

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He's self taught, and has learned a lot by doing tons of different projects throughout the years. We have remodeled at least 10 houses/mobile homes, built many sheds, and a big shop. Carpentry and furniture making has been his hobby for many years, so he has learned a lot from that too.
      My suggestion would be to get some experience on smaller projects and make sure you enjoy the process and can follow through to completion. Best wishes! 🤗

    • @freebird9229
      @freebird9229 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RedandAprilOff-Grid Thanks for taking the time to reply. Enjoy your wonderful property. You deserve it.

  • @jackoff6858
    @jackoff6858 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats Red & April! Thanks for taking us with you, on your home building journey. I sincerely have learned so much, I couldn't even list it all. You inspire me to keep tinkering and improving. Also big thank you for giving the cost breakdown. Looking forward to see what you do next : ) God Bless

  • @stephs.8082
    @stephs.8082 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was born in SE Alaska and my Dad built our house by himself, it took him years so watching your video I'm impressed with the thought to details and bargain hunting, also it is a beautiful house! most excellent, thx 4 sharing

  • @godbeesmith
    @godbeesmith 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A home to be proud of especially since it was self made.

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! It is such a comfortable house to live in! 🌞

  • @deanwa8581
    @deanwa8581 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love it. i want to do something similar. you can put in a clothes line to cut down on the cost of using the dryer and also you can get a mitsubishi mini split for extra cooling. the swamp cooler is nice but i think the mini split would be quieter. i grew up with the swamp cooler. 😉

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! It is working out really well. Yes, we put in a clothes line and also hang things inside to dry. So far we just run the evaporative cooler for an hour or so in the evening. It uses very little power, and is working great so far. Yeah, the old coolers can be pretty loud. Best wishes! 🌞

    • @deanwa8581
      @deanwa8581 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RedandAprilOff-Grid you are living my dream. i cant wait to get off grid and get something built that gets me fully self sufficient. great job. cant wait for more videos.

  • @Jchathe
    @Jchathe 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wonderful video, nice flow and very informative, thank you. Your house is just perfect!

  • @andreww7938
    @andreww7938 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    it looks like your drywall and insulation adds up to $7k not $17k from what I see on your sheet.

  • @desertdirk1
    @desertdirk1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing your journey. What a wonderful space to live in. Congratulations. I was a bit surprised by the septic system cost. What was the single biggest cost with that?

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was pretty expensive. The soil test was $1,500, the tank and backhoe rental were also a large portion of the cost. The quote for our daughter's septic was $9,000!

    • @desertdirk1
      @desertdirk1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RedandAprilOff-Grid I got a quote of $6000 install from a local contractor. I thought that was outrageous but i guess it is in the ball park

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@desertdirk1 That sounds great! Our son's quote was $13,000! His soil is caliche, and the required leach field is 275 feet, ours is only 100 feet!

  • @kurtdowney1489
    @kurtdowney1489 ปีที่แล้ว

    Every memory is worth every penny. Great work thanks for sharing.

  • @KIMMy-KL
    @KIMMy-KL 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the house! And really appreciate that YOU GUYS built it yourselves. I'm also amazed at how brilliantly you focused on keeping costs low (

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks so much!
      Glad it worked out! 😄 Yes, I definitely would try the old cheap paint, and then if it doesn't work at least you can finally get rid of the can. Cheap paint has always worked fine for me. 😊

  • @johnhoward3271
    @johnhoward3271 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're " LIVING THE DREAM " ( that the rest of Us dream of living.... but know We'll never live ) !!!!
    Congrats on job well done 👍

  • @ellafields9424
    @ellafields9424 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Outstanding use of reclaimed and combining old and new materials. Wonderful. The energy efficiency of the house is best I've seen. I love watching / following your videos from land purchase to present. So educational. Wish more people would follow. But not many have that much talent And that motivation.
    Much appreciation for the videos. Thanks

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! Yes this house is amazing to live in! It has nice stable temperatures and a very functional and artistic design. 😊

  • @MemoryPallace
    @MemoryPallace 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Finally a video with knowledge and skill!
    Do you think passive solar would work for a 600 foot house? It’s my dream to be off grid! I’ve looked at earth ships to underground homes and have a rough idea of thermal mass.
    Also do you guys do anything for air circulation or purification? Air filters stuff like that? I helped a friend lay vapor barriers in crawlspaces and it got me thinking of air circulation, mold, and temperature control.

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks! We guessed on a lot of things, and didn't expect it to work as well as it does. Amazingly, this house design works perfect in our area. The sun is our only heat source. We got down to 15° last night, and it was still 69° in our house by morning.
      Yes, any size home can be passive solar. The long side of the house with the windows need to face south, and you need the right amount of overhang to shade the south side in the summer.
      We put in a basic radon gas system under the floor, which also adds some air circulation under the floor. We also have bathroom fans, an evaporative cooler, and a high vent in each bedroom. We definitely don't get as much air exchange in the winter, but we do get some. The evaporative cooler vent is typically uncovered during the day.
      Our climate is generally dry, we get a lot of sun, and the high desert has big temperature swings from night to day, which all works great for a passive solar design home. 🌞🏜️

  • @ToIsleOfView
    @ToIsleOfView 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing, I learned a lot. Your idea of bare concrete interior and dirt floors is cheap, but I would get tired of it. What you call the industrial look is the prison cell look for me. Industrial for me is 10x this size. Sunlight from the windows will eventually get overwhelming. Sunglasses in the living room? I like wood and shaded windows, so I would opt for a solarium on the south side to harvest heat in winter.

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful! Hope you find a style you like better while still incorporating some passive solar design elements. Passive solar is amazing. It makes for such a comfortable home. After living in the house for over 1.5 years now, we wouldn't change a thing. We don't need to use any fuel for heating, and it has comfortable and even temperatures year round. I love natural lighting. The sun shining through the windows in the winter hasn't been an issue at all. I wouldn't want it shining directly in my face, but that's not usually a problem because the sun shines in at a downward angle. It's also easy to close the curtain if needed. The sun feels fantastic when it warms my lap on a cold winter morning.
      The floor feels great on the feet, and I love the texture and color variations, but I get that it's not for everyone. Best wishes 🌞

  • @javig5045
    @javig5045 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For going minimalist, your 20 acre paradise has all the creature comforts and then some, not too many people have a home like yours built to last and a awesome work/storage/multi purpose building, let alone on 20 acres, good for you! and congratulations...Javi G.

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! We love it out here! 🧡🏜️

  • @tiffanym4202
    @tiffanym4202 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your home is wonderful and is an inspiration to me. Judging by your southern and western views, I am quite certain you are located within a few miles of where I plan to purchase my land. Since passive solar is at the top of my list, I will be binge-watching all of your videos and will likely have tons of questions.
    Smashing the Like and Subscribe buttons now!

  • @toechop
    @toechop ปีที่แล้ว

    Thankyou so much for sharing your this video. I plan on watching it several more times, so much to absorb. I want to build a mono slope passive solar home someday and am studying as much as I can to reduce mistakes. My father had a home in Casa Grand AZ and I loved to visit him there, I found the dessert so peaceful and relaxing. Hope to see more of you videos.
    Are you able to receive reasonable internet there? Thanks again.

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad it is helpful! The passive solar has performed much better than we expected! We thought we might need to install a wood stove, but we definitely don't need one, which is great. We use the hotspot from a cell phone for our internet. With the metal siding we don't get much reception without a booster. It's slow at times but usually does what we need it to. The desert really is a beautiful place. Best wishes on your build! 😊🏜️

  • @Jamaicandoctor
    @Jamaicandoctor 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So had you hired someone else you coulda had it done for 300k much faster. But instead now you have a skill and saved a full years salary. Now you can build this same house again in 8 months and probably make it better for cheaper and faster. Do it a 3rd or fourth time and you can retire. with each house rented for around 3000k/month fully paid off.

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Red doesn't ever want to build a house again, but we'll see. One of our son-in-laws says he wants a house "EXACTLY" like ours. 😄 So maybe someday he will be helping him build a house like ours.
      In our county, you have to wait 2 years after the permit is closed before you can sell or rent a house that was built using the opt-out permit, so that limits things some.

  • @carolanderson2648
    @carolanderson2648 ปีที่แล้ว

    You did a great job on saving money. Just wonder what you could sell it at for now. Just to see what you could make. After your fruit tree come in and more landscaping even more. That total will really show how wise and smart you both are. Are you going to show that with your son's house also. Shows how you raised your kids to be as smart as you are. Make you realize all the hard work you did was totally worth it. Also the pride you get from it. You did a great job. You also showed family sticks together. Wish I you be more like you as far as making things. But our family does stick together and do things together. Good luck! Cam wait to see what's next after your son's house. Also how come you decided to do all of this, building?

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! The minimum they would let us insure it for is $300,000. So that's what the insurance company values it's replacement cost.
      We have always wanted to buy a big piece of land so our kids could have the option to live close by. We finally found some land we could afford that was also in an area we wanted to live. It has worked out well. 🏜️
      Thanks for watching! 😊

  • @squeekhobby4571
    @squeekhobby4571 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful construction with a lot of thought. I followed your build. Great job. Repurposing the old doors is awesome.

  • @patrickrussell1888
    @patrickrussell1888 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great overview. I thought the cost for land and utilities appear comparable to a fully accessible subdivion lot with a range of utilities (water, sewer, power, natural gas) in a rural community. Of course the land entails acreage which is a big difference.

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Land around here isn't cheap, and the price has gone way up since we bought ours. Our only utility bill is propane, which is less than $15 a month. The extra land is a huge benefit too, it's great not having any close neighbors besides family. 🧡🏜️

  • @wadesmith7041
    @wadesmith7041 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Like what you did awesome house thank you for sharing I would ask where it is but you probably don't want to disclose that I live in Prescott Arizona well done video👍

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks!! We are in Cochise County. 🌞🏜️

  • @JustAnotherSmith
    @JustAnotherSmith 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would just like to say you all did an amazing job on your home and property. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with all of us and I wish you all the best in the future to come. Great job!

  • @burtzorn4059
    @burtzorn4059 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Unreal !!!! , what a beautiful home you have. I know you have a lot of sweat equity .
    But still WOW 😳

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks!! Everything came together really well, it's a very comfortable home to live in! 😊

  • @stuffinfinland
    @stuffinfinland 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is what the TH-cam should be all about. So fun to watch. Ps. have you thought about selling the electricity to your neighbours or join the grid and sell it via that way?

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! We are too far from power lines, and it would be very expensive to get them here.

  • @dickdavidson3616
    @dickdavidson3616 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    You put so much quality into your home for such a low cost! It was a real pleasure to watch the process! Congratulations on all diligent effort and how fast you completed your home.
    Very impressive indeed! Enjoy your one of a kind eco friendly home!! ❤

  • @douglasb8558
    @douglasb8558 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really like your home. Really Great Job! I was wondering if you are installing any swales on your land to save water for your orchard.

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The property has an old berm along one side, and we have added a pond and swale. We have recently been hand digging more trenches and making the existing ones deeper. They are now large enough that all of the roof water soaks in near the trees and does not run off.

  • @markbutterfield2189
    @markbutterfield2189 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your home is beautiful, I'm impressed with your economy of build.

  • @nolandlacroix3130
    @nolandlacroix3130 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow so sad you guys would not know the joys of paying a mortgage.... good job 👍👍👍

  • @Alex-eo9of
    @Alex-eo9of 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice build. My only question is why not paint it all one color? The three colors on one side look odd

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! Since it's such a simple design we wanted to add some trim and different colors. We intended to order light gray, but somehow ended up with the blue grey color, but we still like it. We could have saved some money if we sided the whole house with white or silver, but we like this better.

  • @et5222
    @et5222 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing what you've done with under $150k. Since you've gone into detail and you are your own power, water and waste disposal/sewer company.....can I ask what are you left with for ongoing "Bills" Property tax, internet/cell, propane, etc. ? Do you know what the monthly costs are for those?

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! 🙂
      $110 property tax
      $15 propane
      $50 internet - 2 phones with hotspot
      $5 trash
      We were also able to get home insurance for $30 a month.

    • @et5222
      @et5222 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RedandAprilOff-Grid Wow, your total monthly is great!

  • @jgl2117
    @jgl2117 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Red and April. Fantastic job done. I have really enjoyed following you two and learning from you. Could you please organize this entire series into a playlist? It will really help. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Yes, here is the link to the complete playlist. 🙂🏜️ th-cam.com/play/PLW_v9VWGwCM-02d7Wmm7amZ4w_mkIc9Rf.html&si=as_yq-UyPAGiYzXS

    • @jgl2117
      @jgl2117 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RedandAprilOff-Grid thank you

  • @JMgmkh
    @JMgmkh ปีที่แล้ว

    All very nice ! Quality and total cost surprisingly good.

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! It was a rough year to build a house. Prices had gone up and we had to dealing with material shortages. Glad it's done, and we love living in it. 🙂

  • @jurb
    @jurb ปีที่แล้ว

    What are the property taxes on that much land? Thanks for the series.

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว

      It was around $1,300 last year, so not too bad. It will probably go up some, now that the house is done. The barn structure isn't taxed much since it doesn't have a concrete foundation.

  • @ExploringJ
    @ExploringJ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow what a good job.

  • @GreenCreative-g1c
    @GreenCreative-g1c ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations! Worth all the hard work and effort.

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Yes, it's a nice and very comfortable house. 🌞

  • @robertkerby2581
    @robertkerby2581 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really enjoyed watching your journey !
    Well done!

  • @michaelmike5709
    @michaelmike5709 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am in shock by the temperature swings and how cold it can get , in Arizona, additionally at peak 105 degrees wow.

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, the cold was a bit of a surprise to us too. We are often 15° to 20° colder at night than it is in town! It was rough living in the RV last winter!
      Fortunately we usually just have a couple of weeks before the monsoon rains begin where we get up over 100°, then it cools back down into the 80°s. 😎🏜️

    • @michaelmike5709
      @michaelmike5709 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RedandAprilOff-Grid you guys are great, accomplished a lot, only saw a few of your videos, not only the actual work on your well thought out home, which, yes I understand as I did it myself, a three story home, this is not about me
      , it is your research, and the hard editing work you have done,
      well - take the time to smell the coffee, look at each other , at the table and toast to each other, as you have done well for each other, make a toast, and speech to each other, as life goes by, my hat is off to the two of you,
      I found you guys , and learned some info on solar, as I will be doing mine in 2024 and am planning and learning now ,
      Your channel does make a difference, and you have paid it forward, thanks to the both of you. Best wishes.

  • @Tainowarrior-js3cj
    @Tainowarrior-js3cj ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job guy’s it looks beautiful 👍🏻

  • @BrianOpdenkelder
    @BrianOpdenkelder ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for building my dream home! I can’t imagine a more efficient floor plan for a single-storey, passive home. Well done. 👍
    My wife and I have enjoyed watching your journey so much, it has inspired us to consider undertaking a similar one in northern Ontario, Canada.
    Q: What are the outer dimensions (footprint) of your home… ?

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much! We love the size, it's 24 ft by 50. The design has worked out awesome. Best wishes! 😊

    • @BrianOpdenkelder
      @BrianOpdenkelder ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. I estimated it at 24’ x 48’ - which are the dimensions of the home I began designing last year. I have already made a few changes, based on your floor plan, and love the new look and feel.
      Later this week, I will be heading north to look at a few potential homesites. Wish me luck - and please keep those inspirational videos coming! 😉👍

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BrianOpdenkelder I was worried the bedrooms would be too small, and the kitchen too spread out, but everything is perfect! We love how it all came together. The whole house feels very roomy. Best wishes! 😊

  • @zenclimber
    @zenclimber 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How long from land purchase to move in.

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Including the 9 months before we moved out to the property, it was about 2.5 years from when we bought the land to when we moved into our house.

  • @Doublehacres
    @Doublehacres ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow you guys have done an amazing job.

  • @hevpjf
    @hevpjf ปีที่แล้ว

    it s a beautifull house in a beautifull place. good job.

  • @raymondflavin8708
    @raymondflavin8708 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful videos, and great shot of owl at the end.

  • @timerickson7056
    @timerickson7056 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice place I'm going to look into the earthen floor

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We have videos on how we did it. We really like how it turned out.

  • @joansmith3492
    @joansmith3492 ปีที่แล้ว

    very nice! congratulations for sure!

  • @tinabellrock
    @tinabellrock ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job guys. Hope you stay safe out there

  • @thewhatsup
    @thewhatsup ปีที่แล้ว

    Do the rugs hinder your heat absorption?

    • @RedandAprilOff-Grid
      @RedandAprilOff-Grid  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      When we checked the rug with temperature gun. It was hotter than than the bare floor, so it may help the floor absorb more heat.

  • @williambowers5783
    @williambowers5783 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is awesome great job where in az is This?

  • @hotwireman49
    @hotwireman49 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super cute!! I love your kitchen!

  • @Bryan-yq9pz
    @Bryan-yq9pz 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice job.

  • @kbird529
    @kbird529 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice, thanks for sharing

  • @offgridburbia
    @offgridburbia ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tour!

  • @tuvia4082
    @tuvia4082 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cool