The Smartest Design Ideas From 3 Unique Tiny Homes
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Full Tours shown in this video:
Double Decker Bus - • Family of 6 Left Everything | Lives in a L...
James & Doreen - • This Couple's $39k DIY Home is a Financial...
Mike's DIY Off Grid Cabin - • His Advice After 20 Years Off-Grid Will Sh...
VIDEO DESCRIPTION:
Featured Three Tiny Home Tours
1. The Double-Decker Bus Conversion
Meet the Irelys, a family of eight living full-time in a converted double-decker tour bus. This incredible mobile home features:
Dual-Level Living: A dedicated home office and cockpit, a full farmhouse-style kitchen with induction cooking, and a massive 30-inch deep sink.
Family Layout: Six individual bunks for the kids, two separate bathrooms, and a 7-foot tall cedar-lined shower.
Smart Storage: A "Sweepo-Vac" built into the cabinetry and convertible furniture that transforms from a living area to a master suite at night.
Off-Grid Power: 1400 watts of solar power and a massive lithium battery bank.
2. The $39,000 Passive Solar Homestead
James and Darin built their dream southwestern-style home in just nine months. Using a passive solar design, this home stays warm in the winter and cool in the summer without massive energy bills.
DIY Architecture: Features a Russian masonry heater (pizza oven) that stores heat in 12,000 lbs of sand.
Hand-Milled Wood: All beams and ceilings were cut on-site from spruce, ponderosa pine, and Douglas fur.
Unique Finishes: A "Tadelakt" Moroccan-style waterproof lime plaster sink and beautiful concrete floors finished with a custom beeswax blend.
3. The Hand-Built Stone Pentagon
Professional snowboarder Mike Basich spent years building his off-grid sanctuary near Lake Tahoe using rocks and timber found on his 40-acre property.
The Golden Ratio: Built on a pentagon floor plan to align with natural geometry.
Stone Craftsmanship: Walls up to 3 feet thick provide incredible thermal mass against the Sierra Nevada snow.
Mountain Living: Features a wood-fired oven, a sit-down Japanese-inspired shower, and a 12V solar system designed for simplicity.
Chapters:
00:00:00 Double Decker Bus, Introduction to Unique Tiny Home Tours
00:00:27 Double Decker Bus, Family Double Decker Bus Tiny Home Conversion
00:00:53 Double Decker Bus, Bus Cockpit and Mobile Home Office Tour
00:01:08 Double Decker Bus, Farmhouse Kitchen in a Double Decker Bus
00:02:12 Double Decker Bus, Natural Light Dining Area and Food Storage
00:03:27 Double Decker Bus, Main Level Tiny House Bathroom Layout
00:04:24 Double Decker Bus, Full Sized Cedar Shower in Bus Build
00:05:18 Double Decker Bus, Ventless Laundry Unit and Cleaning Systems
00:06:18 Double Decker Bus, Built In Sweeper Vacuum for Easy Cleaning
00:06:54 Double Decker Bus, Custom RV Twin Bunks for Six Kids
00:07:30 Double Decker Bus, Second Floor Kids Bathroom Tour
00:08:05 Double Decker Bus, Convertible Living Room and Master Suite Area
00:09:57 Double Decker Bus, Rooftop Deck with Solar Panels and Hammocks
00:12:21 Double Decker Bus, Exterior Mechanicals and RV Weight Capacity Tour
00:17:21 $36k DIY Small Home, Passive Solar Home and Custom Lumber Build
00:18:02 $36k DIY Small Home, Low Cost Efficient Kitchen with Walnut Counters
00:22:50 $36k DIY Small Home, Southwest Style Living Room with Handmilled Wood
00:27:40 $36k DIY Small Home, Outdoor Workspace and Custom Desk Design
00:28:08 $36k DIY Small Home, Organic Shape Dining Area with Clear Glass
00:29:31 $36k DIY Small Home, Open Concept Laundry and Organized Clothing Storage
00:32:47 $36k DIY Small Home, Moroccan Style Sink and Slate Stone Shower
00:34:26 $36k DIY Small Home, Minimalist Master Bedroom with Dark Accent Walls
00:35:40 Stone Home, Heavy Snow Load Roof Beams and Flooring
00:39:14 Stone Home, Concrete Block Exterior with Copper Sills
00:42:02 Stone Home, High Elevation Off Grid Stone Cabin Tour
00:42:47 Stone Home, Golden Ratio Pentagon Floor Plan and Layout
00:43:36 Stone Home, Stone Kitchen with Built In Wood Oven
00:51:41 Stone Home, Japanese Inspired Sit Down Stone Shower
00:52:23 Stone Home, Integrated Rock Seating and Living Room Views
00:56:37 Stone Home, Cozy Loft Bedroom with High Altitude Views
00:59:15 Stone Home, Hand Built Stone Exterior and Rooftop Solar