$11,300 2 Story Home Depot Shed to Tiny House
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We are a better together family of 6 living in an 800sqft Shed to House Conversion and currently converting a 336sqft shed into a tiny house for our new studio! Oh yea, we are doing our best to build a sustainable homestead in central Texas raising pigs, chickens, and rabbits…. and hopefully more!!!!!
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Waaaaaay back in 1996 my husband and I bought a little 10x16 shed kit to convert to a cabin. We had bought 5 acres recreation property a few years before, it had no electricity, and a steep sketch road in. The shed kit was perfect because all the boards were pre cut, was easier to bring in and just had to be assembled. We added windows, a strong foundation base with a 4’ front deck and got it all up in about 3 weeks. That winter our cabin property got a record snow fall, and turns out… the shed kit roof wasn’t Streep or strong enough. Snow flattened the roof and spread the walls. So the following summer we pulled in the walls, put a steeper roof on and covered the 10x4 front deck area. It was a disaster that turned into a blessing, cause the steeper roof meant we could add a loft. 27 years later a lot has change, and been added on and we’ve developed more building skills and experience along the way, and we’ve been able to bring our kids along on the journey. Which is priceless of course. All that to say, 27 years ago people though we were preeettyy weird for turning a shed into a cabin. Now we’re Cool! 😆. I do have a small channel and hope to film our shed cabin journey sometime soon.
You’re a trailblazer. That’s awesome!
At one of our Home Depot stores, there is a salesman in one of these finished out buildings on the lot during 9-5 hours.
I've never been able to see them where I live. But good to know that some stores have a representative there.
@@BetterTogetherLife I am in rural Texas too. I have two home Depots within 30 miles of me. Only the one in Waxahachie has a representative for the portable buildings.
There are selling centers in Mesquite, Terrell, Waxahachie and Weatherford
Having a professions run electric($5,000), water($3,000), insulation($2,000), drywall($1,000), flooring/carpet($3,000), AND having city electric($4,000), water($1,000)/sewer($2,000), permits/inspections($4,000) and these are lower-mid range costs. So not counting the physical building, hvac, furniture, driveway, land, insurance, property taxes, etc. you could spend $25,000. Add in everything and I could see the price climb to $60,000-80,000.
Well, yea but some of that is for any home…. Except for the permits and inspections. We paid ZERO dollars for that. Our county isn’t needed.
@@BetterTogetherLife well if we're doing a relative comparison to "any home" we should consider homes of all types in the price range. Do standard home loans work with tiny homes built from a shed, or would we need to take out a personal loan with higher interest rate? I guess if you had 60-80k saved you could spend it. What type of rules are their for fire exits/windows? I think buying an older home at the same price might be more realistic. Great video I just wish the costs were more upfront in videos like this
Yea that’s not what I do here on my channel. 🤣🤣 But I am excited to see someone make that video someday!! 😁😁😁
$11,300 for the shell and 3x more to make it livable.
Prices are high, that's for sure!
33k is still much cheaper than anything else
And much cheaper than a house on the market
I fail to see why 33k is a problem compared to the average of 300k in Texas, or the average of denver which is 450,000…
Still can be worth it, at least you can say you made it lol
They are really starting to make these "sheds" look more and more like actual tiny homes. I mean for crying out loud, a lot these that I'm seeing actually have a second story with windows at the top and even a porch. What normal shed looks like that? It's almost as if the manufacturers are doing this knowing that more people will try to buy them up for the intended purposes of converting them into actual livable homes while still trying to hide behind the "shed" label. It's such a sly idea. But it works.
That's because a lot of them aren't intended to be used as sheds. You're basically buying a dried in house shell. They can't call them that for liability reasons. In this case, the framing actually looks pretty well done with double thickness wall headers and properly sized and supported roof trusses.
A tiny house, or as we call it in Europe, a house.
Yep
Build on a concrete slab. You will not have to be concerned about rodents or floor rot over the years. A better insulation factor. The few extra dollars will certainly be worth it. Plus new home buyers will have greater confidence in buying that home. Because not many people like the idea of getting up underneath trying to locate floor rot when they go to buy a home. Then there is also the idea of the home being built better on a solid foundation. Where the home can withstand high and strong wind resistance. Because it is bolted to the concrete foundation. Concrete today has become much more affordable because of pump trucks and other innovative solutions. If you have a lot of time on your hands you can always rent a mixer and do it yourself. Make sure you get help on how to place bolts in concrete. There are many inexpensive methods today.
YUP!!!!! I agree 100%!
Just want to add that if you don't know how to place anchor bolts in concrete or you put them in the wrong spot. You can always use "RedHead Anchors" as a backup solution too. Just wanted to let people know there are other ways. I work construction and we use redheads sometimes when we forget or didn't have it planned out accordingly and inspectors don't care/mind that. Basically drill a hole in the concrete, hammer the redhead in the hole and the redhead will anchor itself down but won't come out. It's a one way ticket basically.
A slab is a big expense for someone trying to get a tiny house together on the cheap, just saying. Also if you live in the desert, rot,termites or ground subsidence is not a issue.
@@69uremum Snakes, scorpions and many other issues in the desert. You can build a slab with many things that don't cost a lot. If you cannot afford concrete. If you are not smart enough to figure that one out. When you focus on the solution rather than the problem. You get results.
@@JacobWinkle Use a ramset gun, drill out holes and screw in bolts. Plus many other ways. I am a carpenter along with many other skills. Always follow safety procedures and do not take shortcuts because in the end it can cost you more and create more headaches for you.
I live in DFW with my wife and daughter. There's just too many people here and the cost of living just seems to climb each month. I'm strongly considering something like this here. Currently paying $2,400 for a 2 bedroom apartment with nothing included. It seemed like a waste so long ago when rent was 1400, but now its even more ridiculous than ever.
Im here in Houston brother so I know the feeling.Rent is ridiculous and to even qualify your income has to be 3x the rent amount smh.Im thinking of purchasing a van or RV and living rent free.
Last yr, my son's friend bought this and we wired it for him in a weekend! Elec hot water tank went under the stair landing. Elec Panel was above that with elec service meter on the N end of the building. Circuits went up through upper and lower stair well walls. Toilet, shower, was under stairs, 30" door on rt end. Kitchen cabinets from stair to bathroom door. Wood stove in S. back corner of liv room. Mini/split AC N end, next to elec service. Upstairs big bedroom and sleeper/sofa down stairs for company.
That is so fantastic!!!!!
@@BetterTogetherLife Our friend's Tuff Shed roof sagged and walls spread after heavy rains! We pulled the walls back in with come-alongs, Bolted steel cables thru the wall headers, next to each roof rafter with turn buckles in the center for adjusting. Then added an L shaped brace above the ceiling and short vertical 2x4's bracing the center ridge. Building wouldn't have passed a framing inspection as-is but the guys who built the kit weren't framers and there was no inspections out in the country... Glad we caught it in the elec rough in stage!
Cost?
@@dubtrotter, Elec was about $500. ie, Panel, Breakers, wire, outlet boxes, staples, etc... He bought the shed 2 years ago and camped in it for a year before we wired it. With Bidenomic inflation, I'm sure the sheds have doubled in the last 2 years...
@@johnw65did he add any insulation or walls? No building experience but I want one for my family
Under the stair area you could put a washer dryer combo unit. Just a thought
I was thinking the exact same thing
Our friend's Tuff Shed roof sagged and walls spread after heavy rains! We pulled the walls back in with come-alongs, Bolted steel cables thru the wall headers, next to each roof rafter with turn buckles in the center for adjusting. Then added an L shaped brace above the ceiling and short vertical 2x4's bracing the center ridge. Building wouldn't have passed a framing inspection as-is but the guys who built the kit weren't framers and there was no inspections out in the country... Glad we caught it in the elec rough in stage!
Yikes!
@@BetterTogetherLife Still a great deal for the money he spent... I'd gladly buy one if I was setting up a lake house!
I'll admit, you gave me some inspiration for an off grid house
You should check out our latest video of the tour of our home: Could You Live in an 800sqft SHED? | FULL TINY HOUSE TOUR kzhead.info/sun/raqap9ibhoeMdn0/bejne.html
I just bought a 12x36 cabin from the UPB dealer in Hattiesburg MS. It only took about 3 weeks from ordering to delivery! Thanks for informing me about UPB, they were really great to work with. The building is solid and looks great. Now to finish the interior, insulating the ceiling will be first.
That is FANTASTIC!!!!!! So glad to hear that! UPB is the BEST!!!! 😁😁
Howdy from Lawrence County!
@@leilasutton8233 That's not too far from Stone County.
Wait a minute!!! Jackson over here!!! Sounds like hope is alive and well! 😮
@@RocoWolf I'm actually just south of Wiggins.
I keep looking at the model near me. I can easily see the second floor as my living space, downstairs would be pantry space. Kitchen and outhouse are external. Totally doable.
Love it Janie!!! Oh, if you liked this video you should go check out our brand new channel, SHED TO HOUSE! It is all things small house, big land living! KZhead.com/@shedtohouse
You can buy 2 of these and put them back to back...that would double the square space!
Absolutely!!!
Yeah, I needed a shed once, so I went to Loews Depot Lots, and looked through their sheds on display in the parking lot, picked one out that was a good price, and then went inside to buy one. But they said they're not actually for sale and that I'd need to go to a shed dealer to buy a shed. So I knew where a shed dealer was in my area was and went there to buy a shed.
I see those sheds dealerships on the side of the road. They always seem to KNOW someone who can rough in plumbing, electrical or upgrade windows. It's almost like you are buying into a RELATIONSHIP too.
YOU BETTERTOGETHERLIFE!!!! Converting a shed into a tiny house is a big deal....and having a good company that is ready to help you is like finding GOLD!!!
Yupppp. I’d buy it tomorrow without hesitation
I did a walk through yesterday it was gorgeous
Oh that's so awesome!!!
It’s back ? I thought it was discontinued
I would love to have this for my studio/man cave
I heard lots of home depots don't show these anymore on their lots. At least not the ones in my area don't. Only 11,000 sounds like a steal.
yea I think you might be right!
Heck no you can buy used modern rvs bigger than this for that price, fully furnished, and with ovens and fridges.
You can build this for a quarter the price
@@liamjohnsonswhere do you purchase something like this at ?? That you’re able to put behind your house or on some land
@@liamjohnsons Except modern RV's are built like crap out of cheap crappy materials that just have to look nice on the surface.
As long as I have a toilet and a sink of some kind, I could live in that
Nice!
This is such a great idea! Maybe something worth looking into. A few more years, I will get there.
Absolutely you will!!!! If we can do it, ANYONE can!!!!
Did you get there already? I hope you did.
Same builder I went with. They are amazing!!!
Awesome!!!! So glad to hear that Larry! :)
I want this for my sewing studio , so i can install a bathroom , i got a she shed 12x10 and its ok but I need more space that way my kids can fit and hang out with me , and I don’t have to run into the my house and use the bathroom, and a small refrigerator, my hubby works from home , his garage is metal with an office, no electrical , no bathroom .
They used to sell them for $4500.
I know!!! It’s a shame!!! THANK YOU sooo much!! Hey, have you checked out our BRAND NEW Shed to House KZhead channel? You will LOVE IT!!! KZhead.com/@shedtohouse
How do I find these I’d like to purchase
Only downside is you're going to have to build the bathroom upstairs, because there is not enough room for one downstairs unless you really want to cut into your living room space.
I want to get something like this and put a wet room in the space by the stairs. That way I can have a huge shower, perhaps a walk-in style Japanese bath, and have the toilet and sink swing out from the compartment under the stairs. Put the kitchen where you suggested and they can all share the same plumbing.
You’re looking at about $5000 worth of materials if you have any building skills you can knock this out two days
Yes and with add ons.
You don't need the island in the shed all that takes up its more space that you could use for other stuff
Buy two and have them connected with a grain silo greenhouse/study in the center. Would be living the dream.
What model is this? I thought they discontinued this model.
Could put a built in dog kennel under the stairs. Or just storage accessible by a cabinet.
You can build a 24x24 post and beam timber frame skillion cottage with 3 loft rooms for that price. In about 2 weeks. It wouldn't fit down our 2 track though. And the mice and communist red squirrels would have a nice home in it.
I only found these being made by a company in the midwest for about $18-25k, otherwise id buy one tomorrow
I found one that’s 30k just for the same shell😭😭😭
Hi, how did you tour the buildings? I have gone on about 10 different websites for sheds / portable buildings and can't seem to find any information about how to actual see some in person (I live in California) Did you have to email the people closest to you and ask if you could come see them or did they say on their website that you can come see them in person if you are in the (city name) area?
It’s because you live in California. Sorry. They don’t like freedom homes like this.
Any builder recommendations for WA state?
Doing your own framing on a slab would save you big bucks.
Absolutely!!!
I used to do construction and after calculating material costs, I was glad to pay UPB to build my cabin. They buy material in bulk and can get it way cheaper than an individual. It's very solid and looks great and only took about 3 weeks from ordering to delivery. That said, I will probably build most of the other buildings on my homestead, but am glad to stay in my pre-built cabin.
if i own an abandoned farm, could i hypothetically plop it down and make this a permanent residence?
Totally depends on your county laws
Planning on this for a microschool.
oh wow cool idea
Empty spot by the stairs a cubbard for can goods etc.
What about a bathroom? Whatever the point without a bathroom.
If people have to convert sheds to houses, your societies housing market is in a bad way.
It’s already here. 😕
Down south maybe this would work but up north you're gonna want 2x6 exterior walls.
How much was your guest building delivered?
It was pre covid prices. But the shell was around $22,000. You can find out current prices by building your own at this link: shedview.goupb.com/?dealer=1504
Save yourself the time. They pick apart the shed it the gate and push their dealer. Or watch with the volume down so you can still see the interior.
Thank you! Downsizing is cool!
what state and city home depot is that because i heard they were discontinued. I need one asap
If you are in the southern states, you should follow this link to design what you want: Https://shedview.goupb.com/?dealer=1504
These models are gorgeous! I tried searching for these in southern California but had no luck finding them. Where are these still being sold at? :)
Yea, not sure if California would be down with this. They like to tax a lot. But the southern states of the country have them all over! You can build your own here: shedview.goupb.com/?dealer=1504
Would not pass code inspection. Requires 2x6s on exterior walls.
What state?
Where?
Wouldn't mind it for a hunting camp.
Heck yea!!
This doesn't make your business look good. Pure taste.
Trying to get furniture up those steps
Flat pack stuff all the way. It's not all crappy anymore.
Didn't yall get the house and studio from one of the Mississippi plants??
United Portable Buildings. They’re in Mississippi and Texas.
My wife and I live in New England. Do you suggest any builders here
I’m not in touch with anyone in that area. But I’m sure there are reputable companies.
Ah, an ad for United, should’ve just said that.
Well, they didn’t pay us to say it. We just think people should know about them. We really do like them better. So we did say that.
Come be beaten on the friendly sky’s
Can you get the 2 story sheds in California?
I doubt it. California has some harsh restrictions.
Does United deliver to all mainland states? We are very interested, but are in Washington. 😢
Shelby I am SO SO sorry. No, unfortunately they are only in Texas and Mississippi and some of the surrounding states. Super sorry. BUT, you should definitely join our Shed to House facebook group because I am sure there is someone in there that knows of a good company for you! facebook.com/groups/shedtohouse
What about Virginia?
I wish I could find this shed
If you are in the southern states you can design it HERE: Https://shedview.goupb.com/?dealer=1504 And it will be built WAY BETTER than Home Depot.
In most states.. no.. its not legal to convert a shed into a living unit.
What state are you referring to?
@@BetterTogetherLife virtually all of them... the structure needs to be brought up to code 1st.... permanent foundation (not a wooded base plot), electrical, sewage, insulated... etc
Nope. I live in one. I am a representative of an entire Shed to House company. Seems like you are referring to a state that likes a lot of BIG go*vernment
Tell me more about it.
You should do it! Build it here and find out how much it'll cost: shedview.goupb.com/?dealer=1504
Can I buy a house like this and build it on a land around Las Vegas and count it as a residential address?
cheack for zoning laws i think only as a sub structure
No, unless it’s on wheels . Good luck
Prefer the 2 story.
You made your mind up that you don't like it.
They stopped making this shed as far as I know
It's a house!? Umm ya think I would love to own a home. Lol
I hate particle wood.
Yup
Why not make a shed to shed instead
Wait Wait Wait.. You Still have one of these at one of Your Stores in Your State/Town???? WTF? Lowes and Home Depot, STOPPED Selling these and can't even Find them on their Sites... Even the Two Story Barn Looking ones are Gone! Or 0:24 Both are No Longer Available! And Then Right before they Stopped Selling them They Doubled In Price! Both Having to be Built On Site... Or that what I was Told before they Stopped Selling them. And I was Saving Up to do the one on the Right, the "New Day Classic Manor" but a 16x24. They stopped that one First.. Then the Barn One... And You Found one just a Few Days ago??? This video being two days old of me watching and posting this... HOW? Or is this OLD Footage of these? Because to have a Company come build one that is a Duplicate of these, they will now Cost around $30,000plus and No Longer between $16,000-$24,000... And that's just for a Closed in Frame, just like these are...
I am very sorry Raven. No unfortunatly this was back in 2019 when we toured this building. So it was Pre COVID pricing. May I ask what state you are in? If you are in the southern states, maybe we can help you with a United Portable Building? Feel free to email me here: bettertogetherlife@gmail.com
So, then why have it on a KZhead channel five years later?
The concept is cool. Video is cringe. The only thing you really said is go to a dealer. No other key information. If your script in your video isn't worth reading, its not worth shooting.
What would you have liked it to be?
Y'all must have gotten your shed for free from United, this video screams AD. Ironic enough united is still a large company and has higher prices than local shed companies.
We work with companies we can confidently recommend bc they offer exceptional quality. I don’t know if you can oils rather us give bad recommendations 🤷♀️. But the video didn’t have to scream ad for it to be one. We can just share what we like.
HOW IN THE WORLD CAN YOU SAY THAT THIS COSTS 11.300 !!!!!! THESE THINGS ARE GOING FOR A BARE MINIMUM OF 20,000 ALL THE WAY UP TO 65,000!!!!!! I ABSOLUTELY DEPLORE BEING MISLED BY VIDEOS LIKE THIS!!!
I said in the video that this was before 2020 price inflation.
Yep!
This viedo is scam and click bait if theres no way to buy it
You can’t still buy it. What state are you in?
Don’t make a kid because it costs like $100,000 dollars from 0 to 18 years
Well worth the investment! And no....that is only if you pay for their college. Our kids are going to trade schools. Because that is the greatest ROI at the moment. At least in my opinion it is. Thanks so much for watching and for the comment!
nothing you said made sense
Tell me more. What did we say that was false?
It’s pretty sad that we are reduced to having to consider living in sheds. American is turning into a 3rd world country.
You couldn't do a vidio to save your lifes
Nor be able to spell “Vidio”
tiny homes are just bad.
Why?
@@BetterTogetherLife you have a really small space to live in and you will never have true memories in a glorified shed.
Just stop voting for the democrat party..
What??
mindless waste of time video
Tell me more about
I could live in it with no problem and would if I could afford it at this moment.
I totally get that Scott!!! Inflation is killing this country! Just a heads up, if you like this video you should checked out our BRAND NEW Shed to House KZhead channel? You will LOVE IT!!! KZhead.com/@shedtohouse
Ok so for a single person, the bottom floor is, under the stairs is the washer dryer combo, and kitchen, top is bedroom