I love stumbling upon tiny house owners who admit they love their home and lifestyle, but also explore and discuss the real challenges -- invaluable information for anyone who is seriously considering a tiny home! Will be checking out your channel for sure!

German here: to get rid of the moisture in (very) cold temperatures, don't CRACK OPEN your windows - open them FULLY, if possible, get some other window open at the other side of the home - and close them after just a couple of (if very cold) or a few minutes (just "cold", like at -10C and warmer outside). With that temperate difference, the one or two minutes are enough to exchange all AIR in the home (so the moisture is gone, since colder air cannot hold much moisture), but it's SHORT enough for all walls and furniture to NOT cool down very much (if at all). That's what we Germans do in our homes at least twice daily (as long as it's not raining or more humid outside than inside) for literal centuries already (and I'm still doing it here in Nova Scotia, even when we get -20C or so, and it works just fine (and actually saves heating fuel, since your heating system only has to heat up the air in the house, but not everything else. If you crack open a window instead, you'll have to leave it open for MUCH longer to get rid of the moisture, which leads to everything close to the window (the wall around it, the furniture close to it, and so on) to cool down (or even freeze, if there is a water pipe or faucet!) as well. So not only it's less efficient for getting rid of the moisture, but it will cost you more for heating afterwards, too, since *everything* has to be heated up again - and you yourself will be cold for much longer, too. 😳

1. Insurance is difficult to find 2. Unable to keep it on wheels 3. Steep stairs unable to meet code Considered an RV 4. Hard to find somewhere to park it 5. Minimum sq footag for zoning (Can be a secondary dwelling to someone elses house and rent a spot on their land) 6. Cabin fever if you cant go outside of small place 7. Limited Storage, cant stock up 8. Moisture and mold -small amouts of steam can cause mold

I have my tiny home on foundation, and it was grandfathered in. I love it and have lived in it since 2010. So nice to be able to do everything I want--I am disabled, and my home is perfectly set up for me in my wheelchair.

This was interesting. I never knew people in tiny homes had all these problems. Thank you for your straightforward presentation. God Bless You & stay safe.

I own a tiny house on wheels, 128 sq.ft in Tennessee, USA. Insurance is $70/month and it's a local insurance agent who insures. Local code/zoning allows it to be on its wheels and our insurance classifies us as an RV. It's extremely hard to find a place that will take your home unless it's an RV park. Rv parks have rules and sometimes tiny home builders do not build their homes to fit RV requirements, something else to keep in mind.

I was fortunate enough to buy my first home fifty years ago when they were affordable. It wasn't a palace by any stretch, but I kept trading up over the years. Today I live mortgage-free. The point is, you have to start somewhere, and a tiny home beats a tent on the sidewalk in a human litter box. That same game plan should still work today but as you've pointed out, there are plenty of regulations you have to keep in mind.

I've been living in a caravan for the past year due to the housing crisis, and despite not having refrigeration, heating, cooling or hot water, it's been ok. I like visiting the thrift store for new clothes, and to drop off clothes I've styled out of. I definitely over-romanticised it before I got into it, and there would be some choices I would have made differently if I had to do it all over, but overall I'm grateful to have this shelter to call home.

I had to live in an RV for a few months, and I had to deal with almost all of these things. That was when I realized that a tiny home is not for me. I live in a small home (less than 1000 square feet), but it allows me to keep my books and mugs, but not live in excess. I appreciate this video!

I lived in a tiny home for two years (permanent- no wheels ever). I would NEVER do it again. Sure, you have a compact, easy to clean space. What you don't have is space to do a hobby, sew, or anything that takes any kind of space. To me, a tiny home is just a glorified, ridiculously small studio apartment. If it works for you- wonderful. It didn't work for me.

It's not exactly a tiny home, but I live in a 700 ft² 1 bed, 1 bath that, until recently, only had 3 usable standard-sized kitchen cabinets and about 3 feet of usable counter space to store all dishes, appliances, pantry items, coffee stuff, tea stuff, etc. You weren't kidding about how hard that small amount of storage space can be! You really do have to be choosy about what you're going to keep, store away, or get rid of entirely! I've definitely felt the stress of receiving a cute glass and internally panicking like, "I have no idea where I'm going to put this!" ... I did find a space for it, btw, and it's my favorite glass!

Finally someone who keeps it real . Blessings to you all with health and happiness.

I do have a tiny home on wheels (THOW). I've been living in it for almost 3 years now and I love it. It does come with it's pros and cons as you said. I looked into it for a few years before going ahead and it was a process. I live on rented land, a spot next to the land owner's garage. I plug into her electricity and I collect rain water, no running water here. My expenses are so much lower than all the homes I lived in over my working lifetime, I am retired. My tiny is literally tiny (136 sq. ft. inside plus two lofts). It just became a perfect fit for me to retire. I live in a lake community which is seasonal. It's rural and quiet. Just what I wanted.

This is easily the most informative video on the reality of tiny home living I’ve seen. Thank you

I grew up in a tiny home, not by choice, we were poor. Most homes in our village were small. One room for kicthen/eating. living and another room where everyone slept, maybe 2 bedrooms if lucky and a small bathroom. It is a night mare. My home now isnt huge but I vowed I would never make my kids cram into a shoe box and have to give away their possessions because there is not space.

If I wanted a tiny home 🏡 on wheels, I would just buy an RV.

I was stuck living with my parents in a full sized RV, for a month, while our home was being built. To make a long story short, it was the worst month of our lives and none of us would choose to relive it. Plumbing issues, heating issues and the like… we were parked with full access and we still had issues with all of these things. It was a nightmare.

I am just starting my tiny home journey and appreciate this info a great deal. Thank you. The moisture/mold info is valuable.

I’m a disabled guy who really looked into a tiny home for myself so I could live in something I could properly take care of all alone. Trying to design something that was all on one floor that was accessible really destroyed my budget that’s for sure. But still maybe one day 😊

Me, my husband and my young daughter, lived in a Airstream travel trailer. It wasn't easy, but it beat the streets. My late husband and I had hoped to travel and work, but he had medical problems, so things didn't pan out. I couldn't live in a traditional tiny home, as I'm disabled. Get RV insurance. You can have a skirt around your tiny home, and then keep the wheels on it, like a mobile home.

I know a lot of people who talk about tiny homes and talk it about it being such an easy solution. I ended up in a 225 sq ft studio in a building built as a hotel in the 60s. While it was fine for me as a single person when I first started renting it, it was because I worked out of the home 40 hours per week. Everything changed once I started working from home three days per week. I started climbing the walls and I will be moving soon. Unanticipated lifestyle changes can throw a wrench into what at the time seemed to be airtight living plan.

A lot of this is similar to living in a mobile home, especially the lack of storage, and having to consider how much of certain things we can own.

Thank you! Cabin fever and moisture are my biggest concerns about tiny homes from that well thought out list of yours.

It's been a while since I was addicted to watching tiny home shows, and you brought up issues I had never heard of before. I always loved when people on shows say one reason they want a tiny home is because they are so tired of cleaning their big house. Bet it was painful when they realized that you have to constantly clean/put up stuff in a tiny home because you can't work around it. I hadn't thought about the moisture issue, but it makes sense. People don't realize that we even exhale moisture, and don't notice how much moisture is released in cooking. You even release moisture through skin in bed. I did always worry about the ventilation, thinking "that bathroom air is all over the house", or "the whole house will smell of last thing cooked" but I guess you learn quick to always remember to turn on the vent fan. My favorite part of the tiny home shows was when they came back 3 months later to check on how people are doing, and the people look like the first week home with a new baby lol. On the rare occasions when it seemed like a great fit, it was usually an older lady or people who spend most of their time outside - their home was just for eating/sleeping/bathing. While I dream of the peace having so little could give me (hoarding runs in my family), I know that it isn't for me, and if hubby and I did it, one of us would end up dead lol

After moving full-time into an RV in 2020 for a more adventurous life, we've ended up sort of stuck in the northwest due to a job opportunity. Because housing has become insane we bought some land and are building a home under 750 sq ft. By building I mean prefab, which costs less than most tiny homes on wheels, strangely, though they are both built really well (these are not your parent's old prefabs). We've upgraded the studs, wiring, and several other features to facilitate having the home qualify as "real property" rather than just a shed/tiny home on a lot, so look into what is required to qualify for that. The home also has to be secured onto a permanent foundation in a way that the county we're in requires. (How they secure it to the cement. It matters.) Because of this, we're able to call it a "home" and get insurance. - The county only allows RV's/tiny homes for 3 months out of the year, so taking these steps has allowed us to live on the land rather than renting. We're also allowed 1 ADU on our property, so because we looked into what the county required, we're able to have this be our ADU (had to be under 1.200 sq ft.), and if we ever win the lottery, we could still build a sticks and bricks from the ground up... not holding our breath. As for our current situation, we're in a 26-foot RV with two giant dogs. Having a separate space to work, eat, sleep, and exist is a very real challenge I think a lot of people underestimate, especially in a climate as wet and dark as this place is 9 months out of the year. Our new place will incorporate the outdoor space for relaxing (hello propane fire and wind protection), and we'll also build out-buildings. (Can't be bigger than 24 x 24 or we have to do the whole permit & inspection thing). Our outbuildings will be an office, a garage, a shop for my husband, and an art studio for myself. You really have to plan this out in advance or you risk having neighbors complain, so do your homework and make it look nice. (Having the outside space flow to the next structure is important for function and aesthetics.). We're on 2.5 acres so this works for the idea. Less land would be harder to work with. One other thing to consider is how far you are from a grocery store. Where our RV is right now is a minimum of 1 hour to the closest anything. We have to shop at least 2 times a week because our "pantry" and fridge are so small. (Small fridge = everything goes bad quicker. It's' a thing!) It costs a mint in gas. - Gifts; never underestimate gift certificates to places to eat out/movies/etc. Physical items take up room and you'll be thankful to be able to get out of the tiny space from time to time. - Moisture: IT'S REAL! Make space for a large-ish dehumidifier and have airflow (fans), otherwise, you WILL grow mold EVERYWHERE. We also have reflectix cutouts in the windows for insulation, but these build up water on the windows; washcloths and towels on windows that don't have a way to drain the water outside (it's an RV thing) help but those dehumidifiers are vital. We have vents in the small home so this will be less of an issue. - Sorry for the length here but I thought these points were worth mentioning because the video does hit on the reality of tiny home living, and it's not all unicorns and granola at sunset. There are positives, but be aware of reality.

Thank you so much. You are so right. NO ONE even mentions the challenges of owning a tiny home. I have been seriously looking into purchasing one and this has been extremely invaluable information. Thank you.

Reason#9: When the zombie hordes arrive, you're toast.

THE most honest, informative video I have come across in determining if a tiny home is in my future. You touched on so many very real topics that must be addressed prior to picking out a home itself. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this!

Yes, the majority of the times, you hear all the good things about tiny homes living, but there are always trade-offs. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.

Honesty is ALWAYS appreciated. Thanks man!

Thank you for giving the flip side of the coin. Yes, tiny homes and RV living is appealing (I'm in the latter catagory), but people don't seem to realize that you're not going on a permanent vacation.. You're trading a certain set of issues that come with a regular house/life.. For the issues that come with a house that moves and the life that comes with that. For me, I feel it's worth it though. It's just me, my Dog and my Cat, I'll be able to plug into an outlet + I already bought everything for the battery bank, and one of the solar panels. Anyways, I love seeing videos where people let others know of the problems that may crop up with these sorts of things. So thank you again!

Thanks for this! It’s always good to know the downsides to any situation. That’s not being negative, that’s just being prepared and managing problems that can happen.

I love watching the tiny home shows since I like the idea of tiny homes but I also like “stuff” too much to actually go that route. The only issue that I had never thought of is moisture. That one shocked me. I liked your presentation of these items. You didn’t gloss over them and you didn’t make them seem insurmountable. You obviously enjoy your tiny home living. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

Moisture would be my #1 concern. I lived in a tiny studio/cottage and moisture was a huge problem. It affected my health immensely. Never had a good night sleep and always felt congested and I ended up developed asthma. All of this was probably due to mold from moisture. I had a dehumidifier and it literally filled up the machine daily. I ended up placing the machine on top of the kitchen counter and bought a hose hook up and let the water drain right into the sink. Needless to say, never a tiny home again.

There's a lot of crap on UKposts most of it is but this was probably the most informative and educational video I've ever seen. Bravo to you sir. I don't even care about tiny homes but I was so enthralled with what you had to say I watched.

Thank you very much for the great video! The information you have provided is invaluable. My wife and I have been contemplating tiny home living for future retirement. Insurance has been a major concern for me. We have recently downsized from a single family home, to later a three level townhome, to now a two bedroom apartment and would love to downsize even more. Moving into a tiny home will be the biggest challenge yet. Thank you for pointing out the moisture issues in a tiny home and how this can lead to mold, a valid concern for sure. Thanks again for the video and the great information!

Thank you for this video. I actually have a tiny home by my regular house, I converted a shed. I love it. We have land and when family visits they fight it out on who gets to stay in it. The thing that I noticed is that tiny houses have thinner building materials. No way they are going to last as long as a stick built.

I was living in a 5th wheel for a while. They add insurance to the tow vehicle. I had someone tow and park it. So no insurance for me. You did a really good job bringing up the things people don’t hear about.

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It does remind me of a living in RV . Some costs were higher as we weren't buying full counts of eggs or gallons of milk because we needed to fit fruit and other things into the Fridge/freezer. Items people take for granted did not fit.

Thank you for pointing out the practicalities of tiny home ownership :)

Well done. I've seen a ton of tiny home videos and this video is the best for anyone exploring the idea. I LOVE that its Canadian! With the housing crisis its time local governments and insurance companies change.

Wow love this! Thank you so much for the info! I'm looking into this but not sure I can do it lol

Fascinating! Thank you for sharing your information! Enjoyed from Texas!

Storage is the big issue for me. Very difficult living the minimalist life.

I’ve entertaining the possibility of tiny home living and this is the first I’ve seen of seriously “real” talk! Thank you for sharing!

You're the first that has addressed these issues, especially where to put it. I've asked so many about the land issue, and nobody responds.

Thank you~very informative and helpful as I'm intersted me and hubby in tiny homes. You were so honest it rocks~

Many thanks for this video. It has been tempting to downsize to a tiny home, but the realities that you spoke of have changed my mind. Plus I love all of my stuff too much to let it go.

The most thought i put into tiny home was, what a cute kids playhouse. Tiny homes would not make it fun for grandkids doing crafts, playing games, or making cookies. Ive seen them as dorms, or single young folks castle, elderly couple (without visiting grandkids), or couples without children. Theyre built for convenience and down sizing. Glad this video gives a lot of insight.

My first job involved building, so from a design perspective the whole "RV movement" and "tiny home movement" interested me solely because some of the designs and workarounds people came up with were fantastic. Of all the videos I've watched on builds, tours, etc, I very rarely see any mention of problems, limitations, or even pitfalls. Great video!

Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge of tiny house living. I'm 84 and have a dream of a tiny home on my daughter's or granddaughter's property some day. It's good to hear what I might run up against some day. Again, thanks much.

I’d love to see more negatives discussed? What about odors, from cooking and the bathroom? Is laundry a PITA? What happens if someone got injured, and couldn’t climb to the loft? How often do you have to clean? Are insects an issue? Do you feel the place is secure if you both leave for awhile? Etc. Great video-especially the discussion on mold/mildew.

I own an older mobile home, been on the same property for 50 years, tied down, heavy fiberglass (with insulation) skirting, I own the place now. When I got homeowners I found that not many companies insure even mobile homes any more. My home is 12x40 so it's quite small. Good point to bring up.

I would love a tiny home not on wheels and a SMALL RV or van. I feel like an actual tiny home built on a foundation and to house standards suits what I want long term. Eventually you have to dock somewhere and after many years living out of number of self-built vans (including a converted box truck) and having spent some time for work in tiny homes built as tiny litteral homes (not on wheels, but on house foundations), I think tiny houses are grand. For camping/traveling a small RV would due. In my head years ago combining the two sounded great but I found even the box truck was too much to navigate all the time on the road, so I’d rather have a tiny home to come home to that’s a HOME and a little RV that can go out and be my temporary home away from home.

Very well done presentation and I learned quite a few interesting facts. Thank you!

Here is a idea about getting gifts. At first, my friends thought I was crazy for going tiny. Part of them were right as I had a huge train collection. I found a club that I "donated" my stuff to. But now, many of my friends ae now conceding going tiny. Now for the gifts. Ask friends and family for gift cards. Being able to go out for a cup of coffee or a relaxing meal can do wonders for a person's health and well being.

My wife and I lived in an 8'x30' park model mobile home plus used a 30' class c motorhome as our kitchen and bathroom while we worked on building our house(off-grid solar). It sucked. We built a 1200 sq ft off-grid home and a 10'x20'x10' shed for all the excess stuff. With 1 bedroom and an open floor plan it has plenty of room for the two of us but we still need the shed for our keepsakes, tools and such. My point is that after living for 5 years in the trailer and now 6 years in our 1200 sq ft home, I couldn't ever live in anything smaller. Rent a park model mobile home or tiny house before you buy one. You will most likely be one of the 95% of people who HATE it and want out ASAP. I know. I have neighbors who sold their tiny homes at a big loss to build a real home.

This is the first honest review I've seen about what living in a tiny home is like. I don't think I've ever heard about the humidity issue & mold, the difficulty with obtaining insurance or the building code issues. I do know there are very few places you can park them. Plus they are about as expensive as regular homes. I've seen videos of people proudly showing off their tiny home the catch usually is that they don't live there year round, usually only 3-4 months out of the year so it's basically a vacation home or some place to land for a few weeks because they travel a lot. I briefly thought a tiny home then started discovering all the issues involved. Thank you for posting this video.

Excellent information! Thank you for sharing.

OMG, this is excellent information. I'm looking to build a tiny house for retirement, but am presently doing research. The information you shared will go on my top list of things to watch out for when building and parking a tiny house. Thank you for taking the time to post this.

Bless you for getting along with another person in a tiny space. Maybe as a vacation home, but that's it.

Thank you for your honesty you have brought up a lot of good concerns that people are not thinking of however, there’s good and bad in large homes as well

such a valuable video, thank you so much for saying it all . I have been very drawn to the idea of a tiny house for so long now , i may well take the next step soon

Dude thanks for sharing your wisdom. I genuinely appreciate you for taking the time to put this up. Good looks homie

Working on a laptop outside in the snow wouldn’t be practical, unless you’re Wim Hof. We own a smaller home (1100 sq ft) with a full basement. I’ve been downsizing the amount of stuff that we own, but with our business and all the accoutrements of an active lifestyle (as well as living with 5 rescued dogs and cats) we utilize every square inch. I love the practical aspects of tiny house living that emphasize streamlining your stuff…I still have a lot of items that I never use or use rarely, but if a person needs a shed to store their extra stuff it seems impractical to have such a small footprint for your primary dwelling. I’m also Canadian. Winters in Canada can be harsh and the necessity for having adequate indoor space is important. I can see tiny homes working very well in moderate climates, but as you say, you must seriously consider this cabin fever element. Thanks for keeping it real, my friend!

Thank you for the tips. Greatly appreciated.❤❤❤

Loved your video! Very informative and interesting!!

I used to live in a small flat and that experience means I wouldn't live in a tiny home since these homes are more cramped. I found it was difficult to keep it tidy due to lack of storage space and have space for things that I wanted to do. I also found that items were constantly in my way when I moved around the home and having a few (slight) mobility issues not having a lot of space to walk and having to contort myself around things was painful and stressful. The stairs for instance, would be an issue because of my knee. They are OK if you are only going to spend short periods of time in them like you would in a holiday home but I wouldn't want to live in one permanently.

It's great to share such helpful information. Folks may encounter these issues and be completely caught off guard. With this information people can make informed decisions and ask the right questions. Wish people were more honest with the problems purchasing manufactured homes.

As someone seeking a tiny home life. Ty! This was very informative!!!! 🙌🏼🔥

Fantastic video of good advice thanks for taking the time to put it together

Excellent video stating all the realities of a tiny home. Each one stated are major issues. Thank you. The moisture/mold issues is a big one in van life as well as RVs and tiny homes too (something you don't see in between the walls, etc. until it's too late.) BTW...didn't realize the insurance was as big of an issue as it is.

Great video! Thanks for talking about these issues. You have a great speaking voice & video presence!

This is so helpful. Thanks! I still dream of a tiny home one day and I'm grateful for your cautionary knowledge.

Bravooo ! Thank you so much for the information 😊

Completely changed my mind on the tiny home idea.

Really appreciate this! I would love a tiny home, but circumstances made me move into a studio 240 sq ft at 1900.00 per month and it's been a struggle - I was used to a 2 bedroom townhome on 3 floors before. It is a challenge to live in a small space. :( I would love something bigger like you two have! Thanks again! Best wishes!

Nice thanks for sharing. Due to cost of living my husband and I are considering going the rv or tiny home route. It's good to know.

What an incredibly thoughtful video. Never thought about the moisture. You've really helped people make informed choices. Well done!

I didn't know about the moisture. Makes sense.

Very much appreciate this information. I'd been edging towards investigating tiny homes as a possibility for my eventual final downsizing, but no...with all these considerations in mind, I think I must look for a small house instead.

Thank you for the honest and still positive content.

My husband and I live in an apartment that is less than 900 sq ft and, while tiny homes are certainly cute, we would wind up killing each other because of the lack of space.

Thanks for this video. It should be watched by anyone considering the tiny home life. It's not always easy :-) Forewarned is forearmed!

Tiny homes are cute and make great videos - but they will always be a fringe element in housing for all the reasons you listed and more. Some craftsmen can cheaply build their own, but they have a very high cost per sq. ft. especially when purchased through a recognized builder - which kind of destroys any idea of being a good value. As an R.V., THOWs depreciate and may be difficult to resell - so building equity is questionable. I do enjoy the tiny home videos for their creativity and designs - they give me remodeling ideas for my 864 sq. ft. prairie ranch house (with an attached 624 sq. ft. garage/shop). God bless the people living in tiny homes, especially if they stay tiny for 10 years or longer.

Thank you for making this video. These are very important things to consider. I had no idea ❤

Great video, thanks for sharing your findings🙂

Great info. You’re right in that the possible negatives are never talked about. Everybody has stuff. In the staging the homes look pristine but what happens when you move your stuff in? And it seems that almost everybody has a pet. Usually a dog. And very often they have more than one kid. Insurance rules our lives! What a headache that can be. Very good points. They’re selling a dream that often turns into a nightmare.

My husband and I discovered that tiny home living would not work for us by accident. Our home is actually 1245 sqft but, because the upstairs in uninhabitable, we live in 645 spft of our home. It works for now but we will definitely be looking for something larger when we can.

Great information! Thanks for sharing.

Thank you for your honesty. I am working on getting myself a small place since I'm already mature enough like to allow my beloved relative to own my house so they can be happy. I don't need a big place anymore so I am looking to invest in a tiny home that I can come to from work. I appreciate your information and enjoy the outdoors where you are.

Informative and good points. Thanks!

Wow! I've been dreaming of a tiny home and I watch all the glorified videos and I never even thought of or heard of the things you talked about. Thank you so much for sharing this! ❣️

I love this video!! I'm always saying, if you can manage the bad reviews, it's most likely a great product. And you didn't try to sugarcoat anything. The moisture is a new one for me. I never realized how much of a problem it could be. My main concern was with heating and cooling, but you're living in Canada, so I think that says a lot.

One of the best videos on small houses living. After watching this video, I now know I don't want to live in one. The part about possibly cabin fever due to the size and the need for two dehumidifiers (and other factors) zaps me back to reality and makes me realise it's more trouble than it's worth. Thank you!!

Thanks so much for sharing this information. I knew that obtaining insurance was an issue, but the other reasons must definitely be considered. Greatly appreciated.

I have a collection problem this year is my downsizing year. My house is 680sq ft but it’s on an acre. I also live with my 95 yr Mom in her home 1250sq ft with a collection spanning 3 generations. Interesting stuff but it mostly needs a new home. We are moving into a 144 sprinter this spring to do some traveling. Great video thanks for sharing.

I always wonder about well, septic system, and electrical service. Won’t that cost about the same to install on your property as if you had a slightly larger home? Of course if you can have it in a city or a small home development that would t be an issue.

I really enjoyed your video, and have to say that mould is a very big issue, even in ordinary homes. We live in a semi-rural part of NSW Australia and had a major storm event a couple of years ago when rain run-off swept through the house. The carpets had to be ripped up and replaced with duraplank, and we have learned to keep windows open at all times so that mould doesn't settle. Mould is a potential killer. Needless to say we had deep drains put in so that it would not happen again.