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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?
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.
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. 💩😱😛
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.
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.
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.
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 🏗️🚧.
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 . 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 😉😊
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!
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.
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.
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 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 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!
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
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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 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.
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)
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 like the first one with all the glass. I would want some shades for extra privacy if needed and I think there was a door probably for a small bathroom?
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!💕
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.
Shipping is only done by common containers. These are usually either 20' or 40" x common road shipping widths and heights. That means that it can be hauled by a semi tractor trailer on almost any road. Most bridges have an underpass of 13'5" and most lengths in most states have length limits. Most widths are controlled by DOT and federal widths for getting the house to the location.These are hinged and are built to fold out of the original shipping container. The location site would need to be prepared and have infrastructure put in. this means that you would need a "pad" and if you need a septic system, you would need to construct it first and install the plumbing into the site. You could use an "incenerator" toilet and only put in a "grey" water drain system. This water would only be the drain water from sinks or showers or laundry. These style homes may also not be insulated for cold climates. You would need to contact the manufacturer to see if the plumbing would be able to withstand freezing damage. You should also know that the site of the home will have to be prepped for permanent use. You should contact your local building inspector for details.
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.
I live in kennedale tx, we already have a tiny home and a full house but have the room for another. No HOA and we have no problem getting permits at all. We have been thinking about adding a new tiny home for my wifes elderly aunt. We are all about keep family close but seperate living spaces is what we'd like. Texas isn't close but it's DFW and things get easier here permit wise when you're slightly outside of a major metroplex. 2 min outside but still. :) We are R3 zoned. Shoot me a message and I can give more info!
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).
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!
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.
I thought about it and I think you should try to purchase Modular one. The rounded edges , all glass that seems to fit Your bubbly personality, If you're able to put that in your yard or someone close to you . I was just Wandering the internet and ran across this video , Housing has become very important to me lately and I'm a new subscriber of yours so I truly appreciate what you're doing and I will do my part to stay well focused with what you have to say so thank you so 🤗 much and I'm looking forward to your next very important video thanks.
We have 23 acres in Kila Montana to test for snow load if you choose to purchase #5, or #3. These would be my picks, in this order. Love your channel, so I have become a recent subscriber.
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……..😁👍🏻
I agree with you on #3. It looks the most livable...can't wait to see results. I do have 10.5 acres in rural Maine if you'd like to talk possibilities.
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?
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.
Love the look of the first one. For practicality, size, weight and cost it would be, 3 or 5. Looking for options to put on land and live in while building permanent home....and keeping as a guest room/house...Not an RV person.
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.
Hey. I noticed on house number two, the kitchen cabinets were in upside down. So, buyer beware. I think there was some photo fixing done to these listings, and they pasted in the cabinets upside down. Even the CZcamsr didn’t notice!
A single 8' x 40 ' HC (high cube - 9' wall) CONEX style shipping container has a tare (empty) weight of approximately 8,159 lbs... So, that blue one, which is 3 containers (plus tresses and roofing over) would be more likely in the 25,000+ range. But potentially 'toughest' on the outside walls.
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 asked in Phoenix, they told me no... The additional house cannot be larger than 75% of the original house size. Issue is I live in a historic home and it's 700sq feet ... But after pushing the issue, you can ask for a "variance". Just means I need to get all the documents together and ask every neighbor within 150 feet of my property line. But it has to follow set back rules. Luckily I live in 1/4th of an acre and I can comfortably fit a 28x56sq ft house in my back yard and still have room for a 24x24 driveway and 20x20 yard!!!!!
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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?
#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.
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.
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! 🤣
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!!
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.
I just can't see myself buying from a company called Your Homies lol
Right. I thought that was so funny.
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.
House#3. The weight alone during wind storms would give me comfort. Second choice would be house#5.
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 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 🏗️🚧.
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 yes it is
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 !
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 😉😊
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!
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.
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.
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 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?
That's always my nightmare is finding where these Homes can go I mean there's a lot of company, so somebody's buying them, but I never see them.
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! 😺
Also, be wary of Chinese drywall. Some homes in Florida had problems with mold and had to have all of their interior walls redone.
Living in a plastic Chinese shoe-box, no thanks.
😂😂😂
let me know when DR horton makes good homes🤣
Have fun living in an overpriced American cardboard box I guess.
#3! Seems pretty durable and heavy. I could put it in my yard, in Maine.
Another thing people need to definitely 💯 check for is electrical outlets !!!
#1 would be my choice. I just love the design and windows to outdoors. Modern and stylish
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
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!
#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
#3 would be a wonderful grannypod on my son and daughter-in-love's property. I have a camper there now.
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...
I am interested in purchasing a used portable classroom and converting to a cabin.
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.
Thank you for your channel. It's extremely informative and fun.
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.
Love your videos!! Thank you for sharing!!❤
I love number 3. That looks like it would be perfect in my backyard. 17k is a great buy.
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. 😛😺
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.
wow. House 3. yes BUT BUY 2 put together!!
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.
First time i saw a video with an old people... Start to finish! 👏🏻
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!
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 have been thinking of getting one of these. I would love to see # 5
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.
Kristina love your videos they are always very educational.
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
Ah yes, this reminds me of the dogs dyed like pandas in a China zoo.
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)
#1 would be nice for an outdoor wedding or backyard parties.
This is pretty amazing !!
These may seem inexpensive but where are people supposed to put them? Not every state allows these homes.
I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!!
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.
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.
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.
I like the first one with all the glass. I would want some shades for extra privacy if needed and I think there was a door probably for a small bathroom?
That last house looks like it will fall apart in 20 years.
get another one after 20 years lol. DR horton homes fall apart on day 1
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!💕
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.
Shipping is only done by common containers. These are usually either 20' or 40" x common road shipping widths and heights. That means that it can be hauled by a semi tractor trailer on almost any road. Most bridges have an underpass of 13'5" and most lengths in most states have length limits. Most widths are controlled by DOT and federal widths for getting the house to the location.These are hinged and are built to fold out of the original shipping container. The location site would need to be prepared and have infrastructure put in. this means that you would need a "pad" and if you need a septic system, you would need to construct it first and install the plumbing into the site. You could use an "incenerator" toilet and only put in a "grey" water drain system. This water would only be the drain water from sinks or showers or laundry. These style homes may also not be insulated for cold climates. You would need to contact the manufacturer to see if the plumbing would be able to withstand freezing damage. You should also know that the site of the home will have to be prepped for permanent use. You should contact your local building inspector for details.
Let's look at them when they are 5 to 10 years old!
I like #5😊 looks easy to install and roomy
Some of these things are just unsafe.
Yes you have to add septic, electrical service, plumbing connections to septic
We have new home energy requirements coming at the end of those s month adding to 30+ k per home
#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.
I’d love to see #3
I live in kennedale tx, we already have a tiny home and a full house but have the room for another. No HOA and we have no problem getting permits at all. We have been thinking about adding a new tiny home for my wifes elderly aunt. We are all about keep family close but seperate living spaces is what we'd like. Texas isn't close but it's DFW and things get easier here permit wise when you're slightly outside of a major metroplex. 2 min outside but still. :) We are R3 zoned. Shoot me a message and I can give more info!
Can you email me. Thats not too far for me to drive.
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. 🤣
Number 5! That's the one I had tagged you on a while back...
Love it!! Sure you can put it on my property! But do I get to keep it? lol
Great video!
I’m not sure if it’s gonna be anything anyone wants to keep. This could be a real mess.
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!
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.
Actually it's true. They're not all that bad...
I thought about it and I think you should try to purchase Modular one. The rounded edges , all glass that seems to fit Your bubbly personality, If you're able to put that in your yard or someone close to you . I was just Wandering the internet and ran across this video , Housing has become very important to me lately and I'm a new subscriber of yours so I truly appreciate what you're doing and I will do my part to stay well focused with what you have to say so thank you so 🤗 much and I'm looking forward to your next very important video thanks.
We have 23 acres in Kila Montana to test for snow load if you choose to purchase #5, or #3. These would be my picks, in this order. Love your channel, so I have become a recent subscriber.
I love the one you picked! I'm in Hurricaneville though ❤
Some channel needs to buy all of them and do a full review on all. Shipping costs, quality, warranty experiences etc
5 for sure!
Depends on local and state requirements
You need to inspect all of these much closer!
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$32k. But I like the idea of the steel, & I can design it……..😁👍🏻
Odd question…I am OBSESSED with your reading glasses! Where’d you get them?
I would love it as a gift.
I agree with you on #3. It looks the most livable...can't wait to see results. I do have 10.5 acres in rural Maine if you'd like to talk possibilities.
That’s a bit far for me to travel to. I’m in Louisiana.
@@KristinaSmallhorn Hey, I had to try! LOL
@@aphroditeaw4423 never hurts to try! Never!
The 4th one reminds me of a park model home usually they keep them in RV parks I think it would be too heavy to haul around but I could wrong 😊
I'm just wondering what the return policies are on these? Will Amazon come pick it up if I decide I don't like the color? What if I can't get it back in the box?
I have a spot ready in South Georgia! I think you should go with 4 or 5.
Just for perspective, the 19x20 is smaller than a two-car garage. So you can go stand in a garage and imagine something several feet smaller. A garage is typically about 22 ft.
Love the look of the first one. For practicality, size, weight and cost it would be, 3 or 5. Looking for options to put on land and live in while building permanent home....and keeping as a guest room/house...Not an RV person.
The size specs on that first model are in inches. Take the inches and divide by 12 to get feet. This translates to roughly 36 ft long by 7 ft wide by 7 ft high. If my thoughts are correct when calculating sq. Footage of a home, you just take length by width and don’t include height.
That makes it : 252 sq. Ft. -ish.
Hey. I noticed on house number two, the kitchen cabinets were in upside down. So, buyer beware. I think there was some photo fixing done to these listings, and they pasted in the cabinets upside down. Even the CZcamsr didn’t notice!
That bathroom doesn't have marble, it's plastic that looks like marble
Thats #$#@$ outrageous. I was on board... and going to get one. But what the hell, no marble? Hell no.
@@BarryObaminable 🤣🤣🤣
A single 8' x 40 ' HC (high cube - 9' wall) CONEX style shipping container has a tare (empty) weight of approximately 8,159 lbs... So, that blue one, which is 3 containers (plus tresses and roofing over) would be more likely in the 25,000+ range. But potentially 'toughest' on the outside walls.
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 asked in Phoenix, they told me no... The additional house cannot be larger than 75% of the original house size. Issue is I live in a historic home and it's 700sq feet ... But after pushing the issue, you can ask for a "variance". Just means I need to get all the documents together and ask every neighbor within 150 feet of my property line. But it has to follow set back rules. Luckily I live in 1/4th of an acre and I can comfortably fit a 28x56sq ft house in my back yard and still have room for a 24x24 driveway and 20x20 yard!!!!!
House #3 the blue container house.
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?