7 Mistakes to Avoid When Converting a Shed into a House

2019 ж. 26 Ақп.
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Here are 7 Mistakes that you want to AVOID when converting a shed into a tiny house
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  • **IMPORTANT** Updated Video on our NEW Shed to House channel: 7 MORE Mistakes to Avoid When Converting a Shed into a House 😩 kzhead.info/sun/Zal_YtireZ2jlWg/bejne.html

    @BetterTogetherLife@BetterTogetherLife7 ай бұрын
  • POV: You're watching this in 2024 as a 19 year old praying you can afford this when you move out.

    @BasementAthletics@BasementAthletics2 ай бұрын
    • You got this!!! Just know that it TAKES TIME!!! You are only 19, plan to have this when you are between 25-30. Take baby steps and you can TOTALLY DO IT!!!!!!

      @BetterTogetherLife@BetterTogetherLife2 ай бұрын
  • Rodents can chew through spray foam and find a way into your house around any pipes or electrical wires. Better way is to partially stuff the holes with steel wool which rodents will not chew and then insulate with spray foam.

    @aarondavis1686@aarondavis16863 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for this tip. I am TERRIFIED of critters.

      @shahana_style@shahana_style2 жыл бұрын
    • Alot of stores carry spray foam with rodent repellent in it. Could try that. O.o

      @mouseblackcat5263@mouseblackcat52632 жыл бұрын
    • good to know!!

      @Todomo@Todomo2 жыл бұрын
    • Get a meow

      @MajorNelson321@MajorNelson3212 жыл бұрын
    • @@shahana_style Plant a peppermint Boarder around the house. Rodents hate it and you can harvest it

      @randialtman8407@randialtman84072 жыл бұрын
  • Such a gorgeous book - each shed is unique and inspiring, and I love all the tiny details Kotite features to help readers imagine how to create their own She Sheds kzhead.infoUgkxe9yi0sulKgsp0VJJCIrLWWkvVqcU7LFR . The feature on Dinah's Rustic Retreat is like something from a fairy tale. It's really inspiring to see how creative all these ordinary people are in making beautiful and useful spaces on a modest scale.

    @ravitejajoshi7127@ravitejajoshi712711 ай бұрын
  • Coming from a former Water Restoration Manager with two certifications from the IICRC, you should not need dehumidifiers. If you have a/c, whether it be a main unit, window units or split units then that system will dehumidify your home. An air conditioner is literally a dehumidifier. Just make sure (especially with spilt units) all of your rooms are open to the main air space, leave doors open during the day or install passthrough vents into the main area or area where the a/c is. You can check the humidity just in case but you won't even start having any form of mold growth until 55% humidity. Of course you still need the bathroom vents or a window in there. If for some reason you were to need a dehu, one unit would be more than plenty. Vent hoods are just for convenience of not having smoke/steam all in your kitchen, not at all needed to control humidity levels. You may be concerned about humidity in the winter since you are not running your a/c, don't worry. The colder the air the less humidity, we dried some houses in the colder months by just opening a window to the colder air, yes it really was that simple. Utilize your vents to expell normal bathroom moisture and you should be just fine.

    @logangregory3441@logangregory3441 Жыл бұрын
  • As a Tuff Shed contractor who builds these buildings i would say you did a great job pointing out the issues a new owner should be prepared for and what to be thinking ahead about when finishing them out.

    @corypointer685@corypointer6853 жыл бұрын
    • I do prefab for tuff shed lol

      @Its_The_Jondus@Its_The_Jondus2 жыл бұрын
    • Can you build a tuff shed on a trailer?

      @kandacepatterson7965@kandacepatterson79652 жыл бұрын
    • @@kandacepatterson7965 yes

      @corypointer685@corypointer6852 жыл бұрын
    • Where are you located and do you allow financing?

      @james32591@james325912 жыл бұрын
    • @@james32591 myself I'm a contractor out of the Lubbock Texas Warehouse we cover all of West Texas and part of New Mexico yes we do offer financing I would just look up the TuffShed Warehouse closest to you

      @corypointer685@corypointer6852 жыл бұрын
  • Guys and Gals, PLEASE GET A DEHUMIDIFIER!!! As a full time RV camper in about 275 sq ft, it has been critical! It shocks and amazes me how ofter we emptied the 3 gallon reservoir in ours. Mold is dangerous and extremely invasive. Sa glad this was one of his top 7 issues.

    @minimoe2807@minimoe28072 жыл бұрын
    • 💯!!!!! Absolutely, thank you so much for catching that!

      @BetterTogetherLife@BetterTogetherLife2 жыл бұрын
    • I live in Colorado where it is dry. Do I still need one you think?

      @adriane3978@adriane39782 жыл бұрын
    • @@adriane3978 I would get a decent medium size one and test it out. If you fill the tank in a couple days then maybe invest in a larger nicer one. Also get one that gives you an ambient reading of the humidity and then you can set it to your desired humidity. Even in a dry climate just showering and cooking will raise the humidity in a small space dramatically. Pro tip, ALWAYS vent the bathroom when showering.

      @minimoe2807@minimoe28072 жыл бұрын
    • @@minimoe2807 thank you! I will definitely install vents 👍🏻

      @adriane3978@adriane39782 жыл бұрын
    • @@adriane3978 Hi, i too live in CO. Western Slope. I am from the northeast/ New England states. It is SOSOSO dry here in CO! I never could have imagined just how dry it can get. This compared to the northeast where its so damp. Mold is a serious issue there. I don't miss it or the hot, humid & cold damp weather! I don't know for sure, but guessing if you have good ventilation, fans etc in yr bathroom & over stove, you will most likely not need a dehumidifier. As others have said, try a small or mid-sized one & see what kind of water it pulls over what amount of time, if you are concerned. Good luck!

      @doulacoach6801@doulacoach6801 Жыл бұрын
  • I used to buy old houses and flip them for a profit. ALWAYS hire licensed plumbers and electricians. There's a reason it takes seven years as journeyman to become a professional plumber or electrician.

    @Falconlibrary@Falconlibrary3 жыл бұрын
    • Absolutely!!!

      @BetterTogetherLife@BetterTogetherLife3 жыл бұрын
    • why did it take 7 years? Husband became a master in 3 years..

      @danarosesturgeon@danarosesturgeon3 жыл бұрын
    • I wired my son's house then he hired an electrician to check our work. We only had a couple of issues to fix and they were simple fixes. Then the city inspector took a look and it passed.

      @bobbybaucom4489@bobbybaucom44893 жыл бұрын
    • That's basically what my family all did building their houses... but they're all carpenters trained in plumbing and electrical. It's not the hardest thing in the world, but "guild" areas of the US like making it seem like it takes forever.

      @Just_Call_Me_Tim@Just_Call_Me_Tim2 жыл бұрын
    • @@danarosesturgeon why 3 years? Mine became a master in 6 months...

      @17DaMaria@17DaMaria2 жыл бұрын
  • I dont even own or have a shed but im still watching this video , because i know it might help me out in the Future.

    @rikarroyo4262@rikarroyo42624 жыл бұрын
    • Awesome!!!!!!

      @BetterTogetherLife@BetterTogetherLife4 жыл бұрын
    • I’m in a sunroom with power... already experiencing this to decide if I want to do this permanently... this video has me second guessing it.

      @TheRockInnRobin@TheRockInnRobin3 жыл бұрын
    • I plan to build my own home (off grid) and I don't want to live in a tent for 2+years while it is being build. shed to house then back to shed after main house is livable.

      @spacegamer85@spacegamer853 жыл бұрын
    • This will not help you now or in the future.

      @userumbleyoutubesucks2871@userumbleyoutubesucks28713 жыл бұрын
  • This list perfectly converts over to Shipping Container homes or cabins. This list also converts over perfectly to DIY Tiny House builds. A video like this is like gold in the bank if you listen.

    @fla-bushcraftprepper941@fla-bushcraftprepper9414 жыл бұрын
  • In regards to the Dehumidifiers. Keep in mind that this is basically Distilled Water. So if you have water storage tanks with basic filtration for potable water or plants that require distilled water such as carnivorous or orchids. Save this water. It is also great for cooking, but if your house is super dusty, or you dusted recently, there is likely alittle dust in the water. Run it through a brita filter and it will barely affect your filter, if at all. :)

    @Snoochy87@Snoochy874 жыл бұрын
    • 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

      @eelizondo1981@eelizondo1981 Жыл бұрын
    • I wonder if the condensate is full of aluminum from dripping off the cooling coil?

      @OkOk-kk5ys@OkOk-kk5ys Жыл бұрын
    • No way would I cook with moisture from my dehumidifier. Really?

      @CCKnight@CCKnight Жыл бұрын
    • I watched him pour water out of a dehumidifier into the shower, when it was sitting right next to the toilet. Perfect flush water. And if that foam insulation is so great for moisture lock, them why 2 humidifiers...

      @dandelionstars@dandelionstars Жыл бұрын
    • @@dandelionstars good idea

      @LarennPBel@LarennPBel Жыл бұрын
  • Use that dehumidifier water! It's great for watering plants, etc. Repurpose that :)

    @KatBurnsKASHKA@KatBurnsKASHKA5 жыл бұрын
    • Hahaha, YES!!!!!!! I usually do.....I just needed the shot and the baby was asleep and I didn’t want to make noise by opening the front door! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 But yes YES!!!!!!! That water is perfect for watering the garden!

      @BetterTogetherLife@BetterTogetherLife5 жыл бұрын
    • @@BetterTogetherLife phew, okay glad to hear :)

      @KatBurnsKASHKA@KatBurnsKASHKA5 жыл бұрын
    • Actually some water from the dehumidifier is very acidic and may not be healthy for your plants depending on the coil in the dehumidifier.

      @mattolsson8816@mattolsson88165 жыл бұрын
    • @@mattolsson8816 you use that for potatoes.

      @86jpw@86jpw4 жыл бұрын
    • @@86jpw don't use it for pot plants

      @michaelmorgan2880@michaelmorgan28804 жыл бұрын
  • Closed cell is more dense and has a higher R value, and it helps sturdy up anything, especially if you do metal roof and siding... a firend did 2 inches of closed cell then went over with open cell, it helped to make it more cost efficient. Also consider doing spray foam underneath to help keep out critters

    @joshwhite552@joshwhite5524 жыл бұрын
  • we just bought a 16x30 and this information is gold SIR!! blessings from Springtown Texas

    @betsycruz@betsycruz4 жыл бұрын
    • Hey we're looking to buy a similar size, mind if i ask what it's called and from where? Still happy with it?

      @michaely409@michaely4093 жыл бұрын
  • I love how stressed out you get and bring the camera close 😂🤣😂🤣.... Oh and the Dave Ramsay Knowledge References were on point 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

    @sarrahjones2173@sarrahjones21735 жыл бұрын
    • Great video content! Apologies for butting in, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you thought about - *WoodBlueprints. Com* It is an awesome exclusive guide for building better sheds and woodworking without the normal expense. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my mate at very last got astronomical success with it.?

      @ambergibson4102@ambergibson41023 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! My son is about to make me a shed to home and he thought, Oh heck, we can do this. Well, we’ll be using your experience and the 7 mistakes guide to make my shed to home. I’m so glad I was looking for ideas and found you guys. Happy, happy living to you and your family. Thanks again.

    @mabelpearson6168@mabelpearson61684 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you Mabel!!!!! Wow you just made my day!!!!!

      @BetterTogetherLife@BetterTogetherLife4 жыл бұрын
    • 😅 I am a daughter about to do the same thing as your son at my moms. The attic where I currently rent has become infested with squirrels and rent is way too expensive in southern Ontario, Canada. Your son and I are both blessed to have mothers willing and able to let us convert their sheds into homes. How has your and his journey been going?

      @gypsywoman9140@gypsywoman91403 жыл бұрын
    • @Mabel Pearson how's it going my dear? Are you comfy?

      @MzClementine@MzClementine Жыл бұрын
    • We're looking into 3 of these for our adult kids. It's scary but worth it. I hope

      @Shannon-ty5nb@Shannon-ty5nb18 сағат бұрын
  • My wife and I watch your videos to learn. We are building a tiny home out of a 16x12 shed that was on our property when we bought it. Great information. Thank you!

    @atraincg1@atraincg13 жыл бұрын
  • Well done! Over the years of making budgets at work, I learned to multiply the time estimates by 3 (i.e. 300%) and the cost by 2 (i.e. 200%, instead of 120%). I think it's better to grossly overestimate the costs and the timelines so that you are pleasantly surprised instead of getting caught flat-footed. Just my 2¢.

    @kirstenwhitworth8079@kirstenwhitworth80795 жыл бұрын
    • This is SOOOOOOOOO TRUE!!!! I didn't want to run people off with making that number as high as you could actually make it. I once had a pastor at our old church always do a 10% fudge line item....but he was working with big professional commercial building contractors. So their numbers were way more accurate. And if you half way know what you're doing, then maybe the 20-25% is good. But YUP!!!!! It is very VERY easy to spend double what you think it is going to cost. Thanks Kirsten!!!!!!!!! I always love when you comment! You are SUPER AWESOME AND SMART!!!! You always have the most helpful comments!!! :) Take care! -Beau

      @BetterTogetherLife@BetterTogetherLife5 жыл бұрын
    • Kirsten, you are so spot on!! It is better to have extra money left over and be surprised and be able to use that extra money to do more improvements than to be sorry. I'd work an extra year to get the money in the 'overage' fund than to cut it short and live with the regret that I jumped too soon and now have to spend more.

      @heidinewell3925@heidinewell39254 жыл бұрын
    • How is multiplying your estimate by 3 different from just “winging it”? Normally you compare different ways of doing any project. If 2 solutions seem to produce the same result then a rational person will choose the one with the lower cost. If you over estimate a project by 300%, it would never be the “lowest cost” so it would never get done. If your point was “don’t spend all your money on a single project”, I would agree. Saying you should triple any reason estimate just means you want no budget so you will probably get exactly what you wish for (spending a lot more than you can afford or find reasonable).

      @clarkd1955@clarkd19554 жыл бұрын
  • I've pretty much turned my house into a shed.

    @crewmax4240@crewmax42403 жыл бұрын
    • 😂

      @xBLUMONKEY@xBLUMONKEY3 жыл бұрын
    • Great job!

      @statgenie6575@statgenie65753 жыл бұрын
    • Right

      @kjoshanks2928@kjoshanks29283 жыл бұрын
    • LOL!

      @CatherineSTodd@CatherineSTodd3 жыл бұрын
    • Lmfao oh boy.

      @SnozBerryQueen@SnozBerryQueen3 жыл бұрын
  • These are GREAT tips, and not just for shed builds. Moisture control, dead wood, quality insulation, and sealing with silicone and or spray foam are great tips for regular home renovation and construction. I prefer Rockwool insulation for moisture, bug, and fire protection to open or closed cell foam, but that’s a personal preference.

    @AudraGibson@AudraGibson3 жыл бұрын
  • I used to work for banker insulation in ABQ NM and you are spot on with your theories for spray foam. Absolutely correct with not needing attic blocks before spraying. You only need that with an attic that has overhangs. Open cell in primary living spaces and closed cell under house.

    @jeremiahcolson@jeremiahcolson5 жыл бұрын
  • Awesome content mate. I will definitely pass this on to my son who's just bought a really cool shed out in Kentucky and hopes to have it livable by the time he gets married next year. So, thanks for that and cheers.

    @pilgrimkiwi2144@pilgrimkiwi21442 жыл бұрын
  • My son is in the shed transporting business, and sees lots of sheds for sale from ppl that couldnt afford to finish their shed-to-house project. He gets to buy & imptove/sell them. Good video! Will use the info on my bug-out mini-shed project, thanks.

    @ByDesign333@ByDesign333Ай бұрын
  • Thank you, I am unlikely to build a tiny house where I live but yours looks so much more livable and practical than quite a few I've seen!

    @Nyctophora@Nyctophora5 жыл бұрын
  • Closed cell spray foam is waterproof and much more efficient. You need less of it to do the same R value. But it is more expensive.

    @daboo123@daboo1235 жыл бұрын
    • Closed-cell is also a lot harder which provides rigidity that open cell does not, especially in post frame buildings or pole buildings with steel siding.

      @tedh7543@tedh75435 жыл бұрын
    • No way. I used pink foam in my bus. It gave the funk a growing medium Pulled it all and went with silver bubble wrap. Works great but will double it this summer. In my cabin I made a thermo pane wall. One and a half inch foam. With a gap to the out side wall then a gap and silver bbwrap Over studs. Have two gaps in two inch wall works great till below zero. So I’ll add another layer in attic.

      @steveheuser7382@steveheuser73825 жыл бұрын
    • @@steveheuser7382 pink foam, is that the same thing as closed cell spray foam? I don't think you're talking about the same thing. I'm not an expert in spray foam however I did glean a lot of information from my post frame builder and my spray foam contractor relative to closed-cell vs. open-cell. I was told that it was best to use open -cell on my roof because I would want to know if there's a leak which is true. They told me closed-cell would conceal leaks because it is virtually waterproof.

      @tedh7543@tedh75435 жыл бұрын
    • Ted H I’m no pro. Must have been the closed cell hidden leaks was a point in the revel. I had trouble with thin pink ridged. Used it on bus. (Windoooh. Rain.). Water went in thought edge it seemed. But the funk got funky. Pulled it and switched to silver bubble wrap. Good results so far. Not as high as r But spray adhesives a nd scissors. Seals great. Very easy. For my cabin input in one and a half inch foam. With a gap to the out side wall. Then a gap and bubble wrap flush to the studs. It made a thermo pane wall with Great aspiration Good till below zero. Then the roof leaks over come the heat pumps. Haa. I heat it with a small two prong oil heater. And a small fan behind it. Guess I need another layer in attic space

      @steveheuser7382@steveheuser73825 жыл бұрын
    • I sprayed foam for a while and my personal opinion is that you did the right thing by the way you sprayed open cell in the ceiling and close cell on your walls. Gives it great structural support and yet the ceiling can still breath. Close cell in the walls and ceiling wouldn’t be great if someone stays inside for long amount of time.special humidifiers would have to be installed,but I have seen it done.Great job!!

      @andygary2443@andygary24435 жыл бұрын
  • We had our entire 40' X 64' x 20' tall post frame building spray foamed by professional company in our area. It was money well spent since we built a house that is 25' x 40' (2 story) inside of the building. Our power bill even in the heat of the summer is never more than $30 a month. We use the sun in the winter and close the blinds in the summer and have stained concrete floors on the lower level which helps tremendously with keeping the cooling and heating cost down. Spray foam is hands-down the best insulation.

    @tedh7543@tedh75435 жыл бұрын
    • Couldn’t agree more! Thanks Ted!

      @BetterTogetherLife@BetterTogetherLife5 жыл бұрын
    • @Martha Curtis Our building is 40w x 64l x 20h at the bottom of the truss level and around 26 ft high at the peak. I believe it was around $7,800 total and worth every penny. I live in the midwest my shop never freezes and I don't heat it. I've never had a electric bill over $40 and propane gas costs around $100 a year. The lower floor of the house inside the shop has stained concrete floors throughout which helps maintain a consistent temperature to heat and cool from.

      @tedh7543@tedh75434 жыл бұрын
    • Sounds like a great set up. I'm looking to do something similar. When you say you built a house inside the building, I'm assuming you mean a section of the building is living space. Is that correct? Also, do you have a website or page with pics, etc?

      @seanspanbauer1231@seanspanbauer12314 жыл бұрын
    • @@seanspanbauer1231 Thanks Sean, correct, 25' x 40' inside the building is a two story house. I am not great at videos or photography, so I don't have much on line relative to the build. The best way to insulate if you are going to put a house inside of a pole building is to use close cell foam for the exterior walls in the unconditioned space, and open cell on the underside of the roof and in the conditioned space. We also used R-13 faced bat insulation on top of the spray foam on the exterior walls around the interior space.

      @tedh7543@tedh75434 жыл бұрын
    • @@tedh7543 I want to see a picture too! :)

      @MsShanarun@MsShanarun4 жыл бұрын
  • You inspired me to build my shed. Unfortunately I ordered my lumber from Lowes and got complete junk. They failed to pick it up as well. My dream is mostly ruined but I will try and salvage what I have. I'm going to Home Depot from for future lumber.

    @JoryBlake@JoryBlake2 жыл бұрын
    • Oh no!!! Well did you try and take the lumber back?

      @BetterTogetherLife@BetterTogetherLife2 жыл бұрын
    • Home Depot wood is horrible too. Try a local mom and pop. Ace hardware is a convenient go to for me. The block chain stores are absolutely horrible when it comes to lumber. Especially if you are doing any kind of finish work such as cabinets.

      @bobbywilliams9006@bobbywilliams90063 ай бұрын
  • I wil save these suggestions for my guest shed dwelling👍! Thanks

    @ej1722@ej17225 жыл бұрын
  • You made some VERY good points and some VERY important ones too.....thank you for sharing that

    @sapulpaorganics5402@sapulpaorganics54025 жыл бұрын
    • Yay!!! Thank you for saying that Panzer, I guess I should make a follow up soon!

      @BetterTogetherLife@BetterTogetherLife5 жыл бұрын
  • I can agree with the spray foam being very toxic mainly when it's wet and off gassing. I would recommend letting it off gas before you seal it behind walls possibly up to 2 weeks to a month of letting fresh air in all the doors and windows open to off gas it. I would even put fans all over the place to move the air inside also.

    @fmfauxnpaint@fmfauxnpaint4 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you so much for this! I'm considering a change in my lifestyle. This helped give me a more realistic outlook.

    @vainbeautyconcepts@vainbeautyconcepts4 жыл бұрын
  • Great ideas and things to watch out for. Your so right about staying foam. It closes off places that regular insulation doesn't reach. Thanks.

    @marciakolacki5468@marciakolacki54682 жыл бұрын
  • This video ended up in my recommendations and I loved it! I am a fellow dave ramsey follower, trying to save up to build my own house. Got a long way to go, but I'm learning all I can in the meantime. Thank you for sharing your journey.

    @JLoveGardens@JLoveGardens5 жыл бұрын
  • Good information...BTW, I highly recommend using flashing over windows and doors and using window wrap if possible to prevent leaks

    @denoso1547@denoso15475 жыл бұрын
    • Yes yes YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is sooooo true!

      @BetterTogetherLife@BetterTogetherLife5 жыл бұрын
  • So helpful.Got a shed/cabin coming Friday.This will save me tons.Thank you very much.

    @GoingYooper@GoingYooper4 жыл бұрын
  • super helpful! been thinking about this shed and converting it to a tiny home when i’m able to move out! thank you so much!

    @caroline8166@caroline81663 жыл бұрын
  • Great info. I need to know this before buying shed. The part about moisture & spray foam insulation was especially important- well rather it's something I wasn't much aware of why it's needed. Thanks for sharing.

    @mdelight2488@mdelight24883 жыл бұрын
  • I'm so glad I watched this you have saved me alot of stress awsome good stuff!

    @AP-bv1ru@AP-bv1ru4 жыл бұрын
  • Better together... I really like that. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

    @vancamerawoman7399@vancamerawoman73995 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for all the tips!

    @120Tr@120TrАй бұрын
  • This was an important video. I was in a rush and did not do enough research on foundation. Now im stuck on blocks sitting on uneven dirt and I will have to fix that issue before going further in my construction because the wind feels like it's going to blow me over. I got too caught up on the inside construction and forgot the fundamental basics of building is having a good foundation. Live and learn! Did you guys tie down your shed?

    @thepinkwolf.@thepinkwolf.5 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you for these tips and insights. These are things I had not thought of. Now I am more prepared for when I am ready.

    @Iaincakes@Iaincakes4 жыл бұрын
    • Awesome thank you for such a great comment Roberta! So glad it helps. 😁😁😁😁😁

      @BetterTogetherLife@BetterTogetherLife4 жыл бұрын
  • Had this idea of building a home out of a shed years ago. Never heard or seen any one doing it thought i was all alone. Glad to see your channel you haven't scared me off yet. Still looking into it. Thanks for sharing and see you on your Facebook page.

    @johnrushing9469@johnrushing94693 жыл бұрын
  • Great advice , I'm sure it's going to help a lot of families in their shed conversions,

    @vivianwilliams2216@vivianwilliams22164 жыл бұрын
  • This was my first video of yours that I have seen and I found it to be extremely educational and me and my wife are wanting to put houses like this on our property with where our house is to have a couple guest homes and what you have stated here was extremely beneficial to me and I appreciate it and I’m following you now and I subscribe to your channel so that I can see future videos! Thank you sir I truly appreciate your words of wisdom! 👏👍🏻

    @robertkorunow5034@robertkorunow50344 жыл бұрын
  • Interesting comment about plumbing. Your drains are so important. We built three cabins, and one has problems with overflowing. I got help from my uncle that was a retired contractor. He really helped on plumbing.

    @teecarr3285@teecarr32855 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks, this will help us in avoiding mistakes when planning for and ordering our cabin and a shed (delivered from a shed builder) in Alaska this summer.

    @theblueroomm4154@theblueroomm41542 жыл бұрын
  • Very good advise! Thank you for posting!

    @r0902716@r09027164 жыл бұрын
  • I am about to purchase a shed home, my contractor and I built his mother in-law a shed home 15 years ago and it was beautiful, so it's really nice to see these homes being built. I'm also glad this gentleman is helping me through the hardest parts of building our new shed home because it can be hard when your doing it own your own. I'm also thankful for my husband works for Home Depot as well so I just want to thank you all for the information in helping us get it done. So God Bless you all and hopefully soon I will be posting us building our new shed home. Thank you God for our new home🙏🙏🙏🙂

    @hollyharrison7880@hollyharrison78802 жыл бұрын
  • All very good points to remember! Thank you

    @kathrynschoenrock647@kathrynschoenrock6475 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you Kathryn!

      @BetterTogetherLife@BetterTogetherLife5 жыл бұрын
    • I am not in the construction industry nor am I a carpenter, I wanted a good guide to help with small projects such as small sheds and some remodeling around the house. So there’s a magic which is Shed Plan [ visit here *WoodBlueprints. Com* ]. This Shed Plan covers all my instructions from top to bottom in a step by step manner.

      @ambergibson4102@ambergibson41023 жыл бұрын
  • Awesome info! Thank you for sharing.

    @sharonarrendale8418@sharonarrendale84184 жыл бұрын
  • love the context of this video. especially about the foundation

    @s3xiibiishliyah@s3xiibiishliyah4 жыл бұрын
  • Great vid, but I would have appreciated some examples of the “Dead Wood” topic and what you did before and after.

    @off2geo@off2geo4 жыл бұрын
    • Same here, it was very confusing, and with him highlighting the importance of it, but I have no idea what dead wood is after his explanation.

      @TrentAlvarez@TrentAlvarez4 жыл бұрын
    • generally blocking is placed in corners where two surfaces meet and a stud or joist do not land there. Its for the drywall to nail to.

      @deztruction72@deztruction724 жыл бұрын
  • Great video! So much great info. You guys have come along way from those first videos, thanks for sharing the journey.

    @EssentialMountainHomesteading@EssentialMountainHomesteading5 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you!! That means a lot! 👍🏻👍🏻

      @BetterTogetherLife@BetterTogetherLife5 жыл бұрын
  • This is an awesome video getting ready to do this pretty soon on some family land love the tips!!

    @AllieNasha@AllieNasha3 жыл бұрын
  • I think you've done a great job with this list.I've been wanting to do the house from shed thing for a while.And I'm more determined now than ever. My husband and I have the property,now,just need the home.Thank you

    @tinaferguson2412@tinaferguson2412 Жыл бұрын
  • Great presentation! My hubby does mold inspections in NYS and was pleasantly surprised to hear your emphasis on moisture control. Also, the only issue with the closed cell foam under the house is if you have a water event on the first floor and water gets trapped between the foam and wood flooring. That closed cell foam is a bitch to remove.

    @sherisilver4351@sherisilver4351 Жыл бұрын
  • Thank you so much for this very informative video. Budget wise I am considering getting a shed n covert it in a living quarter. Your video will help me a lot in my ambitious project. Many thanks.

    @pure50bliss@pure50bliss5 жыл бұрын
    • YAY!!!!!! So glad it was helpful for you!

      @BetterTogetherLife@BetterTogetherLife5 жыл бұрын
  • Excellent! Thank you! Been considering this route for a while. About to get it going!

    @ABD4VIDS@ABD4VIDS2 жыл бұрын
  • May 2021. Thanks for the info. Starting my shed to home project soon.

    @BOAExplore@BOAExplore3 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you for sharing what you have learned with all of us. Very informative. ~Heather

    @BearBottomAcres@BearBottomAcres5 жыл бұрын
    • Yay!!! Thank you Heather, so glad it was helpful!! 😁😁

      @BetterTogetherLife@BetterTogetherLife5 жыл бұрын
  • I loved your take on the critters in the country 😀 if you never live in the country you have no idea how many bugs & mice exist, and you are right if your building is not sealed up tight, they will find their way in in droves.

    @tedh7543@tedh75435 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you very much!! 😁👍🏻

      @BetterTogetherLife@BetterTogetherLife5 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you for sharing your experience and expertise on this issue of insulation. I am getting ready to do the same thing and am very glad I watched this video. Somethings are just worth the extra time and expense.

    @catezaida8081@catezaida80813 жыл бұрын
  • I found your video to be enlightening and well done. I love your comment at the end of how it's mean not to share! Thanks for giving me new knowledge to go forward with.

    @gailwilliams8767@gailwilliams87674 жыл бұрын
  • Love the breakdown of the what's and whys. Thanks for creating such a useful video.

    @jenniferyoung9267@jenniferyoung92674 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you VERY much Jennifer!! That is so kind of you to say. It is awesome to know that we are able to helping people wanting to take the shed to house plunge!!

      @BetterTogetherLife@BetterTogetherLife4 жыл бұрын
  • Great video, man. I've been watching these conversions for a while and people make it look so easy. Thanks for pointing out the hidden problems.

    @billg3356@billg33562 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you so much Bill!!!!

      @BetterTogetherLife@BetterTogetherLife2 жыл бұрын
  • This is VERY helpful. thank you so much for sharing.

    @WatchDwight@WatchDwight2 жыл бұрын
  • Your videos have been very informative and interesting. My husband and I have been talking about doing this. So Thank you for sharing your experience.

    @paulinefrank7116@paulinefrank71164 жыл бұрын
  • As a woman who had two homes built and was around daily and assisted husband with an old farmhouse remodel but don't really know beans about "construction lingo" I really understood what you were talking about when you compared it to how a "real" house is built. WOW! You explain things so well so that the beginner can really compare the difference between the two types of buildings. Thanks so much.

    @darlasmith9390@darlasmith93905 жыл бұрын
    • Hahaha!!! Well, that is why I started this channel. Because sometimes it’s easier to learn from a beginner than it is from an expert. ***I am NOT an expert!*** 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Thank you very much Darla for our kind words. 😊

      @BetterTogetherLife@BetterTogetherLife5 жыл бұрын
  • The window spray foam stays soft and pliable. I used it in my 1977 GMC motor home. In that application I needed the flexibility due to the road vibrations and expansion coefficients of the aluminum panels and glass. Compared to a steel sided shed, it's nearly the same. But in the shed I used foam panels guided into place with the window spray foam. A closed cell under flooring mat(1-8 thick) was used to seal off any air leaks and give the wooden members room to breath. Later plywood used to cover walls and ceilings...

    @albertcassler8763@albertcassler87633 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for all the info!

    @greateasternsun6638@greateasternsun66384 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you for this information I really appreciate it and I really like how you put that front porch on your on your house and I saw it being delivered and your family going nuts when it was being delivered and I hope you're enjoying the home but thank you very much for this information I appreciate it I was wondering about the moisture problem and I like when you set spray foam that confirms what I was thinking about but I'm still thinking about putting a wrap on the inside after spray foam but the one is proliferated so it breathes

    @ronaldsmith7569@ronaldsmith75694 жыл бұрын
  • Beautiful job, guy!!! You did a great job pointing out the many things that are involved in converting a shed into a home. There's a lot of aspects to it that are critical to establishing a safe and comfortable living space. Thanks so much for taking the time to address the important issues one needs to aware of.

    @fonkalaxan-tao2361@fonkalaxan-tao2361 Жыл бұрын
    • Absolutely! Thanks for your amazing comment Fon.

      @BetterTogetherLife@BetterTogetherLife Жыл бұрын
  • Thank you and appreciate your honesty.

    @petrag.4092@petrag.40925 жыл бұрын
    • Haha, I will always be the first to admit when I made a mistake..... I’d just like to help y’all out so hopefully you don’t have to do the same.

      @BetterTogetherLife@BetterTogetherLife5 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks, that was great. So much good information. I love the part about moisture built up. I built a camper and if I'm not using the AC I get a lot of moisture just from breathing.

    @kensam4311@kensam43112 жыл бұрын
  • VERY informative , good video brotherman , thanks for all the valuable information , God Bless you and your family

    @dominiphillip@dominiphillip4 жыл бұрын
  • Great tips especially the spray foam!

    @emilycannon3562@emilycannon35625 жыл бұрын
    • Is the spray foam fire resistant/retardant?

      @gypsileydi6412@gypsileydi64123 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you!

    @jesusnerialmazantarraga1886@jesusnerialmazantarraga18864 жыл бұрын
  • Wow! That was some great information! Plus I really enjoyed it! Thanks

    @j.c.harman6080@j.c.harman60803 жыл бұрын
  • Love the idea of Spray Foam for my TinyWrap around Porch Cabin!

    @lesliegott1796@lesliegott17964 жыл бұрын
  • While humidity isn’t as much of an issue here in New Mexico, proper ventilation is still important. We have big issues with dry rot, which can be just as destructive. That and it May 18th, and it is already 92 degrees today, and sunny. Air conditioner for a shed conversion is gonna be a must. Thanks for the advice. I am in the planning phase. I have the floor plan figured out, for the most part, but I want a sun porch attached to it like my first home. That space was my favorite room in the house, and I used it for all kinds of different things. It had windows with screens which keep bugs, moisture, and temperatures out, but they could be opened creating a cross breeze. We used no other space more than that space.

    @agapelove4992@agapelove49924 жыл бұрын
  • Awesome video and spot on for beginners!! Thank you

    @AtHomewithTomandRhonda@AtHomewithTomandRhonda4 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you so much William!!!

      @BetterTogetherLife@BetterTogetherLife4 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for a great video. I started to ask about the effects of the spray foam since you've installed it, but I believe you pretty much covered that toward the end. I'd been skeptical about using it.

    @1456Sassy@1456Sassy3 жыл бұрын
  • Good tips to know. Thank you very much!

    @NoName-um4dt@NoName-um4dt3 жыл бұрын
  • When you feel good you uplift your life, and you uplift the world.

    @gabbybartnicki5203@gabbybartnicki52033 жыл бұрын
  • thank you! seriously. each one was helpful. the whole ridge vent thing was confusing. we had planned to use spray foam but "someone" insisted we needed ridge vents...so another recommendation is to make sure you're hiring reliable, experienced and knowledgeable contractors, we had such a problem with this...didn't do enough research beforehand. thanks again! and again!

    @whatwhat6927@whatwhat69274 жыл бұрын
    • You betcha!!!!!

      @BetterTogetherLife@BetterTogetherLife4 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you for the info.

    @williamnewman845@williamnewman8455 жыл бұрын
  • What a fantastic video you made. Super useful tips! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

    @WeAreGoingSomewhere@WeAreGoingSomewhere Жыл бұрын
  • Thank you for all the great tips! This is something that has been a thought for my son and I to do in the future. I also like all the references to Dave Ramsey! I have led a few of his FPU classes at our church. Just found your channel and from what i see from this video and your personality, I believe you have a new sub! :-) Y'all have a simply unbelievable day and God Bless!

    @NoBudgetHomestead@NoBudgetHomestead5 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for making this video! Setting up a shed/cabin on some family property soon, and have been pondering details of the build. The suggestion about attic space and moisture issues is a big help.

    @mediamattersismycockholste562@mediamattersismycockholste5624 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks so much. I never thought about a lot of things you suggested!

    @lindajones8580@lindajones85803 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for the tips! I have taken notes!

    @Annew44@Annew445 жыл бұрын
    • Haha, well good I hope it helps. I love this movement.....but it certainly is different!

      @BetterTogetherLife@BetterTogetherLife5 жыл бұрын
    • @@BetterTogetherLife , movement of freedom. We are being slave to the capitalism already. The most important part should be spend time with kids and the family. Brother, I also need your advice to build something like this since I ended up buying two properties in South Florida (tropical farming ) and West Virginia (environmentally clean) . I have your email and I am looking forward more to contact with you for some basic things how to start . Not sure about Florida cause more restriction too. Thank you for the wonderful videos

      @dreamqueen9909@dreamqueen99094 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you so much! Great info!

    @patriciagroth2015@patriciagroth20155 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you Patricia! Have you joined our our Shed to House Facebook group? You will LOVE IT!!!!

      @BetterTogetherLife@BetterTogetherLife5 жыл бұрын
  • Very well put together...

    @julietreagus7043@julietreagus70432 жыл бұрын
  • Great advice. Thanks man!

    @ILooKs33@ILooKs334 жыл бұрын
  • This has been very helpful. Thanks for the tips.

    @denisestott328@denisestott3285 жыл бұрын
    • Wahoo!!!!!! So glad to hear it! :)

      @BetterTogetherLife@BetterTogetherLife5 жыл бұрын
    • Could you do a short video on "dead wood"? Im having a bad brain day and need a visual...sorry. Thanks

      @ccrawford5412@ccrawford54125 жыл бұрын
  • This is great! I’m planning on building a shed/barn for my home! fingers crossed I can be mortgage and debt free in my 40s!

    @karennava9169@karennava91694 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you for sharing this information.

    @michaelzorro2738@michaelzorro27382 жыл бұрын
  • Perfect video. Love the baby. This has been the most informative video that I NEEDED to see. Not all the glitz and glam but the nitty gritty important things nobody wants to hear but this was so exciting to FINALLY get the boring information I needed thank you thank you

    @sarahbatcher6749@sarahbatcher67495 ай бұрын
  • Great information!

    @dianecharles881@dianecharles8815 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you Diane!!!

      @BetterTogetherLife@BetterTogetherLife5 жыл бұрын
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