Improved version of my Homeless Emergency Shelter
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- čas přidán 24. 10. 2016
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This version is cheaper and more robust using 2 pallets for the base and a more substantial wood locking door. For more shelter ideas, check out my website: elkinsdiy.com
I'm 48 now and not on the street. I spent nine year's homeless altogether. Something like this would of been heaven. Your doing great work mate, thanks.
@SPENCE No.. Although it was amazing seeing the cruelty of people. Especially towards my bull terrier.
@Yeezy Slayz what was "deep bruh" with his statement?
@SPENCE Everyone isnt afforded the same opportunities in life. I'm sure your parents funded you, bought you cars, paid for food. Some people dont have those luxuries
Which country do you live in.
Drug problem? Can’t think why else it would take 9 years to get on your feet, 😛
Thank you for your thoughtfulness. This is incredibly kind of you.
~From a formerly homeless couple who worked hard to get our place and stayed sober. "Humans don't submit to fate, we shape it"
You are a very sweet man who cares enough about the horrible problem of homelessness. God bless you 🙏✝️
I feel like the homeless problem isn’t actually a problem it’s just how many choose to live because it’s easier than working for everything.
I feel like the homeless problem isn’t actually a problem it’s just how many choose to live because it’s easier than working for everything.
@@wb3161 by that logic I could break your feet and it would be your own fault, because you choose so 😂
@@wb3161 it’s a serious problem to society when you have lazy street bums camping in tents and cardboard boxes, defecating and urinating on the sidewalks of our cities.
@@butchneville5768 I totally agree but what can you do about it
Not thinking of himself,but others less fortunate !!! That tells me that , YOU HAVE A GREAT HEART, A FEEL VERY HUMBLE TO YOUR SELF!!!, ALL THE WAY FROM BONNIE SCOTLAND, BLESS YOU, JEEP SHARING THE LOVE,!!! MY RESPECT STEVIE 🏴👍
Another option is that as a "bug-out" shelter, you could pile leaves and other forest debris on it for camoflage and insulation.
Now that's what I'm talking about! Also, I would put one in the back of my truck bed and Climb right up in there while camping. Wouldn't have to bother with assembling and taking down a tent. When the trip is over I can simply shut my tail gate and I'm home bound.
Yesss good idea especially in these dooms days 😱😀
Kevin S, Awesome idea! Camouflage and insulation. Sound insulation especially! If you go back to the video of his first prototype, you'll note that the corrugated plastic is noisy as hell when it rains. Using forest debris and leaves would solve that issue at least.
Yes. Hold the leaves down with sheets of moss if you can get moss. When dry, it's quite insulative.
@Racist White Guy How old are you, junior? Act like a 12-year old on an adult post much? Children should be in custody so I blame your momma.
Perfect for a prayer closet or a mancave. Thanks for sharing this idea.
Mental illness and addiction is a big problem in America and everywhere today . This is a great idea and will save lives . All a homeless person wants is a warm place where they can sleep and be alone . Great idea .Dan from Canada out .
I'm actually homeless in durango colorado... We have a camping ground for the homeless community. I'm gonna see if they'd be interested in using this design. Wonderful workmanship
That lightbulb in the paint can doubling as a heater was a good idea 👍
Wow! Spent over 7 years on the streets/outside. Great idea. May the Lord bless your work...
Hope your well now 👊
You my friend are the definition of what it is to be human. You show humanity to your fellow human beings. God bless
Wealthy dude blowing money so he can pretend to rough it out. While some people have 0 choice and could use help. Yea real human
@@g.h7657 So what do you suggest, leave it to Trump who wants to bulldoze the homeless off the sidewalk and discard them like rubbish? The man's idea might have some holes in it, but his heart is definitely in the right place and he is trying. He has done a mountain of trying more than I have to my shame. How about you?
@@gps8958 well trump removed restrictions on poisoning water. I suggest we get rid of the swiss tax parasite nasis who run our society and target innocent people. The IRS is an illegal organization created in puerto RICO by an already unconstitutional group. and illegally approved by the treasury. Sorry to bother u but i needed this info to get out there to genuine people who care.
Years ago a fella I know developed something similar -- an emergency box folded out of 2-layer coroplast. He promoted the concept equipped with blankets and other dry bug out things, and it folded out into a pvc-covered pram-style flat bottom boat you could pull behind you and keep some things dry. It folded out long enough to sleep in as a dry shelter. I liked it because of no seams to leak, and his 3d spatial reasoning skill for the folding ;) His idea was to unload a stack of them at a time, already stocked as kits.
Duncan Crow wheee did you see this? Any resources?
Wow, 5 years its been out there?i love that you used recycled materials where possible, made the nice changes... I also love the paint can heating lamp and the dehumidifier! Very cool!
Think about that.. 5 yrs and you didn't help change peoples lives but you just talked about it.. not good.
This is why I love youtube ...sharing information, skills, ideas and know how,
I take inspiration where ever I can get it. Well done, keep up the good work !!
Thanks Sheller94
This guy just loves all the praise it gets him, no homeless person will ever live in I guarantee it.
Your Amazing no matter what anyone has thoughts on what you do for others. You Brother are Amazing and needed at this time. Many blessings and love to you.🥰💓🙏🏻
You have an incredibly relaxing voice. Thanks for making these great videos!
You are simply amazing, Paul! What a lovely micro house!
Refreshing to see a solution instead of questions and complaints... good job!
What a sweet and human attempt to solve the problem, or at least to help a few folks out!👏
Thanks for the reminder that there are good people out there, was needing it today
Kudos 2 U & your imagination, both lateral and vertical & your empath's heart .
Great idea... But maybe painting the white stuff black would lend:
1. More stealth
2. Warmth
3. More privacy when person is inside at night with a light on. Hence making it safer as well.
Just some food for thought. 🤷👍🥰😍🙌
Yes, it wouldn't glow like a lightbulb when a light is used inside at nighttime, but on the other hand.... natural light could not come into it in the daytime either. Pros and cons
@@mrMacGoover very true.,... 🤷
Also, black would be hot in summer.
How about painted black on the sides and white on the top?
Or a carpet/tarp you can pull on or off for warmth an cover
Paul Eckins..GREAT IDEA!! ANOTHER 5 Thumbs UP!!
👍👍👍👍👍 You have Real TALENT & INSIGHT!!!
Very INSPIRATIONAL!!
This is basically a homemade Japanese motel. Looks great!
Paul, Sir you are brilliant. What a great idea! This will help many with simple shelter. A good night sleep is a game changer for many. Good job
This has probably already been said somewhere in the comments. This is a great idea from a man with a kind heart, however governments do not want to make the life of the homeless comfortable. If anything the goal is to make it as hellish as possible.
A excellent example of helping out those whom need it most! A great veiw thanks!👍✌
very nice Paul
I was homeless after I got out of the Marines. Not once did it cross my mind to stay in a city and beg for money.
I packed my ruck sack and went in to the woods. I hunted small game, caught fish, made a small Adobe Hutt and stayed barefoot most the time. I rarely saw another person unless I wandered to close to a roadway.
It was blissful and really helped me sort some stuff out.
If was suddenly lost everything today, I would be inclined to go out in the woods again.
That's crazy bro
Why is it that governments aren’t interested? Huge homeless population. I do believe people that have pets that live on the streets would be thrilled to own something like this! You AMAZE me!!
It's always a pleasure to see a new vid from you, Paul.
Thank you!
Paul do you think Coroplast can be covered with fiberglassed??
Paul, have you tried coating cardboard with epoxy resin?
No, but I see problems with that idea as resin doesn't flex.
Paul Elkins I heard Epoxy rwsin is very strong--so maybe coraplast and resin could be used as a wall or a roof???
I squatted in a cargo conainer up North for 3 years, and this would have been great for inside Snowbunker, as the door was warped and wouldnt close completely. In the summer, i had Vermont mosquitoes, and in the winter i had 'possums wanting to hibernate, and an ermine even stopped by for some soup. I used molten candlewax and newspaper in a steel can as a stove. Anyway, yes, this would have been helpful.
Who with thumbs down this do you know the guy is caring and trying to help people
I suffered from depressions in my youth and often dreamed of having a small place like this to escape to for some days or weeks.
I hope some church organisations will pick up on your idea(s).
vondahe
minivan might help
@Trip Gil Yes it should be illegal to camp, defecate and urinate on sidewalks of cities. They are a menace to society and we don’t want them in our towns.
What a wonderful, kind man.
it's heartening isn't it to see someone taking the time
seriously, FEMA and the UN would love these emergency shelter designs
No. No they don't.
If you doubt, please listen to Vinay Gupta tell his story about the Hexayurt.
They are not interested in actually sheltering disaster victims or any other kind of displaced or homeless people.
Yes. So far the only shelters FEMA provided were trailers/mobile homes that were dangerously toxic and poisoned people after hurricanes. Of course they were labelled as such and then sold to the public for recycling etc.. Yep, to other unscrupulous people who sold them to the unsuspecting after removing the stickers. So people still raise kids and live in them even now.
Nice job on the upgrades, I made one based on the older design for my boys to use as a fort and they love it. Thanks for the idea!!!
Clever design and extremely practical.
God bless you.
You'd make millions selling that concept to San Fransisco.
Sklawz Einstein he wouldn’t make money at all the people in San Fran are poor and homeless , unless city buys it off him but it’s not likely
@@angelpablo5 Yes, you're right. But if he approached the politicians in the area and pitched it as a sort of solution or helping the homeless, he might.
With Dems in charge they would rather continue the homeless problem.. that way they can continue to ask for money to battle the homeless problem (line their own pockets) you can tell by Pelosi's net value vs income...
nope. bums would immediately sell the thing for drugs
Your intention and consideration is lovely. What sweetheart.
if more people thought like this man the world would be a much better place. it doesn't take a lot to think of and act positively towards others.
I'd prefer this shelter to a bed in a homeless shelter, even in winter. We've done some winter camping and as long as you have the right gear and take precautions it's fine. We use fleece to insulate our foam pads from the ground and we also use fleece liners in our sleeping bags so you don't feel the cold through the zipper. It's better than a colder rates sleeping bag.
@Big Wheel & plastic trash bags to cut the wind.
@Big Wheel ok i'll remember that when i'm freezing my ass off when I can't ride my motorcycle any farther & tuna funburger is nowhere to be found because she's home blogging about things that don't even affect her!
Got no use for her & i'm from Danmark!
I like your videos keep them coming Paul
It's a great design-
I can seriously see it being a Blessing to anyone who needs shelter or anyone just looking for a spot of serenity.
I could also easily see this
in a spoof video of
urbanites setting these out
in a park for the homeless
like people putting out birdhouses
or hummingbird feeders.
"Don't feed the ducks your stale bread....
Feed the Hungry Humans instead!"
Homeless does not mean helpless-
a temporary emergency shelter is not the same as long term housing.
ANYONE can find themselves down&out in one way or another...
It's only the details that vary.
Some are just more obvious and extreme than others.
I've seen plenty of rich people who were destitute in all
that matters most
and poor people who were wealthier in honour than royalty...
A decade ago I was working on a coroplast kayak prototype and I ordered 100 sheets of 5mm, and I was able to get them 12' long for only about $2500 including shipping. You can do a lot with that extra 4'. Making your shelters of that would make it positively roomy. Maybe even enough for 2 friendly people.
Nice idea. It’d be good to see a shelter that is both light enough to carry by one person, packs down to a small size and is also quick to assemble and disassemble - yet also has solid walls unlike a tent.
Love the porch! Fantastic addition! Awesome tin can heater lamp, and charcoal dehumidifier. 👍👍
I love this invention but could you tell us a bedtime story as your voice is so soothing and calming 😌
interesting idea paul, we in scotland have a very wet climate , i wonder if it be possible to make this waterproof , also not many campaign signs made of coreplast here, shame as love cycling and be cool to have a mini camper like this , i love it . ive used the 100w bub trick in a can for a heater for years, using a fire glow bulb makes a warm red glow :)
PALLETS!!!...IS VERY GOOD PAUL!!!
I'm new, this morning, NEW!
I am obsessed with your videos....I look forward to the next rainy day here....I plan to veg out to your channel! many blessings ♡
Hey Jingy. Welcome, and love your feedback!
Jingy Sloan yo, on the next rainy day, take this shelter out into your yard, bring ur phone and binge watch his vids in it.
Paul Elkins also love ur vids, when elections are over I'll see if I can get a few chloroplast boards and make something out of it in ur honor
That would be cool Caleb! If you look around there's probably a few signs to be had.
Love how your brain works. Keep the creativity coming!
Love this Paul!!! You always inspire me bud!! 👊🏻 So awesome your a maker as well!! 💪🏻
Nobel prize for this.
Just a fantastic thing you’re doing!
Thank you very much.
I should have left for work about an hour ago, but then I found your channel! You have the most relaxing voice... Keep 'em coming!
Nice build Paul! Always looking forward to your new videos.
What a kind and innovative person you are. Keep it up, this is a wonderful idea.
That's another great project, Paul!
put it outside of the behavioral health hospitals. The homeless often come and say they are suicidal and we'd have to admit them to the psych hosptial, but if they had shelter, they would say they are not suicidal. It is compassionate and saves resources.
Respect for what you're doing...I also love your inspiring videos, keep it up, Paul!!! Greets from Sweden!
Great Job Paul, simple and straightforward - and costs a hell of a less than spikes on every surface.
made my day seeing a video from you.... nice stuff dude
I love watching your videos. You come up with some great ideas Paul. I hope to see more content in the near future.
Fantastic!
Good Job Paul, looks really nice.
Weight is an issue with these shelters, moving them on site and then when on site, think about a solid block of polystyrene with a waterproof facing for the slab, also for the roof twin-cell polyester sheeting, like the stuff for "house for sale" signs are made of, both offer great insulation from the cold and heat, flat packing (if possible) for storage and moving is also a big advantage, just a thought, glad someone is thinking of homeless people, keep up the good work,
But if this dude could wheel barrel em, they couldn't have been that heavy
I think this would make a little truck camper for overnight fishing trips.
I needed that at one point when I stayed away from the drugs and near a church I got off the dope. appreciate guys like you. cheers.
Great IDEA! High Ingenuity and pramatic follow-thru. Thanks for sharing.
My treehouse is my temporary obsession. I really want to get a plastic shiplap roof on it to make it look less like a balcony.
You do a wonderful service with your creativity, thank you
wow, something like this should be mass produced cheaply. It's better than a tent. It would be nice to see a big business throw some funds to make these for donations. Great work Paul Elkins.
Another brilliant vid, I am absolutely useless at diy, of any description, would love to be able to do this, love it!
always exciting when you have a new temporary obsession! Keep building!
love this updatte! am thinking of doing this to my van build. as a van dweller in winter, the cocoon effect will keep me super warm!
Nice build! I love your videos, and your personality too! I love how innovative you are and think about living in a different way, people now a days live expensive. They want things that aren't necessary. Happy that there's still a people like you :) i admire all of your creations! Your channel worth my sub ❤
Love your videos been here watching ur awesome shelter and home videos thx for the awesome plans
Nice job. Loved you're projects man.
I have a recommendation either bales of hay that are tightly packed or bags of Pete Moss just simply stack them like bricks up on top enough to actually put some above it and I will act as an insulator in very cold weather you may not want it in the front of the door but the thermal rating would be very effective and I knew someone who took bags of peat moss and build a structure to camp
Paul you make me smile. Food for though indeed!!!
This is ingenious. I can't stop watching these videos.
You’re amazing that’s a cool shelter for the homeless and God bless you
Congratulations you are performing an excellent job
You deserve every sub,like and view!I watched some of your videos and i was impressed alot!I love your videos!You gave me some inspiration for a future project.Keep up with the good work!
I shared your video. I have watched a few of your videos and have enjoyed. I saw a guy earlier in the news with you're same idea here. So I thought I'd give you kudos since your idea predates his by quite a few years. We need more people concerned about issues or at least willing to ponder the tough issues and imagine fixes.👏👏
Just found your channel...amazing ideas you got buddy👍👍
This would work great as a single person camper that could be mounted on top of a truck bed or in the bed itself with a little adjustment for the wheel wells, or even placed on a utility trailer. Hmmm... I saw something similar at Hovenweep N.M. a couple of years ago. No, that was a tent on a wooden platform on top of the truck bed. Anyway, very ingenious, Paul. Thanks for sharing.
I really enjoy your videos. You are very talented and the ideas you have are just awesome.
I use your design for a dog shelter. It worked perfectly! 🙌
Very clever. Well done!
Well done sir, God bless you.
Best regards from Ireland.
i like the way you think
I'm really impressed with your inventions. With the extra length you can probably put a paint can wood burner in it and pipe it out the end wall, maybe? But they do so a black rubberized sealer called flex guard at tractor supply for that bottom flakeboard you were talking about weatherproofing. Thanks for the video, Happy New Year.
Very nice invention. You're a crafty smart guy
Just stumbled on this video, really good positive idea, Paul. Lee uk 🇬🇧
I have some old popular mechanic book. One has a set up for a dog house heater using 2 cans, one smaller (soup can) one larger (paint can). had holes drilled into them to let the heat from a 100W bulb out. but the double can prevented the dogs or humans stuff (clothes, boots, sleeping bag, etc.)from coming in contact with a hot bulb.
I have a 150W bulb in my open shop. (235 F.) Just a safety concern.
I built a cabin in N.W. Montana 1n 1989 no paint to this day. OSB still holding up, people have lived in it continuously since it was built.