Spectacular FLOATING HOME is Self-Built & Off-Grid
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- Опубликовано: 8 май 2020
- This stunning 700-square-foot, self-built float home is fully off-grid with solar power, a pellet stove, a composting toilet, and an evaporation grey water system that ensures nothing is dumped overboard! It has an open concept kitchen, living and dining space, a master bedroom and bathroom on the main floor, two bedrooms on the second floor, and the wraparound deck up top gives 360 degree views. Take a full tour of this sustainable tiny floating house!
You can follow Jay Blackmore and see more photos from his DIY float home build here:
/ floatinthekoots
Jay built it in his spare time (between working, spending time with his kids, and sailing) over the course of 4 years as an alternative housing option to the country home he had before, which he felt was too expensive, too far from town, and too much maintenance. Now he doesn't have a lawn to mow or a driveway to shovel, and he is walking distance to all the amenities in town and just a few steps from his sailboat that is docked in the same marina.
It's not an easy lifestyle though, everything that goes in and out of the float home has to be carried there, including propane tanks, pellets for the woodstove, groceries, garbage, etc. even in the middle of winter when docks are icy and the wind is blowing. And it's quite public with boaters and paddlers going by all day. But Jay says it's all about mindset and he's okay with these smaller challenges since it allows him a lifestyle that suits him perfectly.
You can follow Jay Blackmore and see more photos from the float home build here:
/ floatinthekoots
Thanks for watching!
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Thank you for watching! You can follow Jay and see more photos from his DIY float home build here: instagram.com/floatinthekoots/
How does he clear out composting toilet.. considering he has to discard the waste somewhere..
Also with no yacht like borders to the house..how stable is the house in really rough conditions like storm & choppy waters..not sure if the low porch will be able to keep water out in bad weather..
I'd marry him in a minute. Lol
@@NikhilChaudhariimbevda You reaaly should look into the housing on water in the Netherlands. Most stormy country ever but even the capital has boats in the canal, just like this one. No leaking there.
I've often seen his home parked at the end of the dock, nice to finally get a glimpse at the inside...thanks!
I was fortunate to live on kootenay lake for 2 years.
You can really hear how intelligent this guy is.
Humble too
And canadian
Mynameisjeff
My name is jeff
I like pie.
"Awareness of Consumption" - A class that should be taught at every university.
All through high school.
Andre Jackson I love the phrase. The lecturing that comes from some people actually just alienates many consumers. Awareness raising can seem less judgemental and supercilious or even hypocritical, so I think it has a more lasting influence
well if they the powers that be made things to last and were made with efficiency and not the idea of built-in obsolescence in mind consumption there would be a lot less and dumps would not b overflowing.
@@desdicado999 and that will never happen....sadly.....short-term gain, pay the bank off, repeat,.....
Parents need to take a little more responsibility and teach their kids things too. Stop blaming everything on the system and change.
I appreciate how truly sustainable your home is. Most people try and be green by setting up solar panels and call it a day. But man that water system is truly a work of art.
Shalom Aleichem.
I really like that water recycling system. Virtually nothing wasted.
Ratson haba b'shem YaHuah
And I love the pellet stove
"I started feeling like the house owned me, instead of me owning the house". Yeah, I can relate to that.
many of us can
Ain’t that the truth. I never actually got to a point where I felt I even enjoyed being a homeowner on my wages. There was always far more worry than their was enjoyment or personal satisfaction in the equation as long as everything concerning ownership boiled down to cold hard cash. For those of us who know they will always have to scratch out a meager existence this offers a little bit of hope or at least a possibility of some hope if necessary. Maybe not this specific build but downsizing and tiny space living in general. That’s how I stumbled upon the video. Seems to be more about a simpler life style in general. Or more manageable without sacrificing some enjoyment.
Me too
The amount of engineering, fire science, biological science, and physical science knowledge that this man contains in his head is astounding. That combined with his financial acumen and practical applications of all the basic principals of each knowledge area is more impressive than the home. Of course...he needed all of that knowledge to build the home on his own.
Well said!🌺
And your amount of conclusion said it all!👏
Let alone this home.
pretty sure it's just some basic engineering knowledge
And then on top of that an amazing aesthetic!
I’ve saved this video because I love the way he treats his grey water. He is such an inspiration.
imagine if these ideas could be used more and more by humans. We'd def improve the world, the planet.
Eddy Jim shut up
Feeding it back into the plants and the water lines weren’t even an eye sore or anything. Granted that’s not majorly important but still. I like the way this man thinks.
I would not live on water im to scarey....in plus its very dangerous.....................
Quite amazing how resourceful he is.
The measures he went to ensure the boat would not dump any waste was impressive. The ending could not have been better with the back flip off the balcony. 🤩
I really have to hand it to you, man. You have built a beautiful dream house where less is more.
Your children will benefit from the incredible example that you set for us all. Only thing missing was maybe a scooter for grocery runs, maybe with a sidecar.🙂
Hey! I drive past (and admire) your boat home Everytime I go into town for groceries!
PS: I live in a converted school bus, so I admire your work from a bit of a more understanding view!
Can I ask why you live in a school bus?
@@emadgholam9370 i think its converted school bus. Basically a moving home
Maybe in the winter you can stop by and pick him up to get groceries etc. 😀👍
Meagan Best so cool do you have a video of the bus build ?
We don't have videos, just a half assed Instagram account. @bothebus
Damn safety’s a priority for this guy which I love to see. The majority of folks with tiny homes that I’ve seen online either don’t really have much of a system or they just don’t discuss it. I’m glad he went over this stuff because it’s overlooked.
well he lives in Canada, Safety is a priority and many have capitalized on it
It's more of a boat than a home. I live full time on a sailboat, and there are certain safety features you have to have to get insurance that you wouldn't even consider in a normal home or tiny house.
He's thorough
I agree.
Love, love, love the grey water treatment!!! It's clearly something important to him and not just something he did to satisfy regulations so he has my respect. Also that front door is awesome and I love the attention paid to safety! Great project and great video! :)
Of course, as he gets his drinking water from the lake, under his boat - it is not a place he'd want to be discharging greywater.
I love love love your home - particularly the exterior. I have always liked flower boxes and all the potted plants. Your choice in materials and colors are excellent.
As a retired engineer, I have to say, he did an outstanding job on the practical design of this float home. Well done!
I've been watching lots of off-grid house videos on youtube, and this one is the coolest so far
Absolutely
Awesome, best one I've seen! 😍
Totally agree. Hard to think of a better one.
It's actually the best in comfort. However it isn't a good choice for some water environments. Take that into consideration.
Romaine Jayne it’s a houseboat. It’s not made for water skiing. For calm waters it’s ideal.
I build a lot of stuff and watch a lot of these kinds of videos with the goal of doing something like it myself, and this is one of the cleanest, most functional, sensible builds I've seen. Very nice.
I have admired this home from the outside (sailed in the boat moored beside it :-) ) and am really glad to have found this story on the building of it and the interior. What a wonderful, sustainable home you have built. Kudos to you :-)
This guy did a great job! Really went through the building process meticulously addressing each issue with thought and detail. Very nice job!
I wonder why he did't use FIBERCLASS on the roof?
Michel Fortier : I thought the same thing. What an impressive finished product that is so efficient! 👍👍👏👏👏🚣♀️🏊♂️
@@jeffreyc6508
...Perhaps fiberglass will oxidize and deteriorate faster and not support the solar panels. Bigger costs later.
The house is awesome, but The fact that you built this from scratch yourself is an inspiration 👊
Wow I love the layout of this float home and all the environmental friendly and sustainable living. He deserves an award.
I am in love with this. This man is an absolute genius.
This guy explains things, that normal people need to diagram, like he's making a pb&j.
Actually, he did quite a lot of diagramming before building it. The measurements and such are basic for anyone who has done carpentry.
@@jmr1068204
His architectural drawing skills and imagination are wonderful...just take a look at the entire house !!! I love it !!! ...he didn't miss much. Temperature, plumbing, energy, to name a few. Good job !!!!
And, lots of windows, ...you can walk around. On the water I would imagine this to be heaven !!!!
Exactly. Most ppl say so much unuseful unnecessary info..this guy didnt waste a second.
Bruh it’s insane
Using the sacks of pellets as your ballast was brilliant.
The exterior of the home is so beautiful! The colors, shape, and materials along with the plants are so pretty, especially floating above the water. I also love how it is off-grid! I thinl that is such an important thing to do in a tiny home.
The guy should start a business making these homes for other people.
Why not just do what he does and let others discover the opportunity and own it themselves like he did? There is much more value there than handing out ideas for money. Life isn't about money, it's about life.
Think about it this way-- diamonds are only valuable because others tell us so and control the market. We need to understand ourselves why diamonds are considered valuable in the first place. (Hint: They are really not)
Peter Kim. Not a good idea for him to start a business making house boats. If that happens, all off our water ways will become congested with unappresitive people looking to live the DREAM that they bought, instead of worked for. I do understand what you are saying, but I also see the ugliness in people.
All the best for us future.
Ivan B
@@ivanb7160 Only by being good by heart can do all the impossible, if not, most.
🙏
I would work for him. Defo.
Brilliant attention to detail - duly impressed by how effectively he implemented efficiencies to achieve sustainability. A single dad at that! Well done and what a wonderful example to both his children and community.
this type of guy oversee huge construction projects...very detailed oriented and puts alot under consideration
this is absolutely gorgeous. The colors, the decor, the size, the utilities, the everything. Love that you're not completely done so we're able to see it 'raw' so to speak.
"Everything I consume, I have to carry down here, and I have to carry away...It Forces an awareness of consumption..." You could do a class on that... Maybe a Ted talk. I love your float. If I could, I'd do the same thing, but without the propane. Don't know how it's work, but ... Thank you for showing us how you did it/do it. It's really lovely.
You want a Ted talk on how taking out your trash works?
@@bonek350 lmfao. These people always try to take more meaning out of the stupidest stuff.
Maybe everyone should have their garage a mile away from their home! Bike or walk. No rides!
Delightful boat home. Also
nicely furnished - no clutter.
A pleasure to see.
That is the cutest, most sensible - yet whimsical house I’ve ever seen, I love it! Kudos Sir, you’ve really done something special here. I spent 6th-10th grades on a float house in SE Alaska. I miss things about the lifestyle often. This video made me really nostalgic 😍
I love how well thought out his home is. My favorite part was the filtration system as well as the fact that he isn’t just dumping his waste in the sea.
I love the exterior- the round windows the colors and front door 10/10
so well thought out and fit the idea of a houseboat.
It was nice to see someone else doing it. I spend almost 20 yrs on a houseboat much like yours. In a marina in Mystic Ct. Some of the best times in my life. and had some of the greatest experience on the boat with friends and fellow sailboat sailers. Enjoy your video, Thanks RC
How did you keep it from rotting away below the waterline?
@@mwillblade Re-watch the beginning.
I'm from Old Lyme
Do you have to get a permit to live on the water ?? I would assume there is some sort of slip fee that you pay in order to have a permanent dock there - it would definitely be a great living !!
From Ct here also
I love how almost if not everyone featured on this channel just SOUND so happy and complete. So amazing, it makes me excited for when I do my own home!!!
This home is absolutely stunning!! The color scheme, the ingenious water filtration systems. So much thought put into this and it for surely reflects in its beauty.
Those window boxes! That door! I am swooning! ♡ This house boat is what dreams are made of. Absolutely stunning! ♡♡
Agreed.
Surprising how small it looks and how big it feels!
Every second of every minute here, I found myself smiling or in owe of what He's accomplished in this build... 😁
The fluidity of this kind of living, the joy, the hacks, the fewer to almost none troubles associated with living there are incredibly inspiring. I have been saving forever for a Tiny home & have always loved the Tiny Floating homes which I visited in Tennessee. & while I am still homeless, staying in someone's couch to save a bit more, it seems so distant of a dream that I am sometimes paralized; yet I undestood your burden of having a regular home. Congratulations on an inspiring journey that has already turned into a blessing for so many. Enjoy it, treasure these times with the kids & if you ever want to build a second one, please contact me.
I'd live to learn from you, not only to help my dream come true, but also to help others in dyer need of housing. 💓 Thankful for this video. Amazing you guys, just a wowzer!!! 🎉🎈🎉🎈🎉
Absolutely loved the gardens & gas lamps, deck area, everything is just precious!
I just love the end result, you did such an outstanding job building your own home, I hope your children come to appreciate it.
Oh my, I think that I just found my dream home.This is absolutely magnificent! Jay did an amazing job on this house,I cant take my eyes off of it!
Love everything about your house and the flowers.
We installed a pellet stove when we built our regular home and it's one of the best decisions we made!! They're so economical and efficient!! I love his open floor plan as well!!
Dude, you are millions of men’s hero for this! Love it
I love the door with the big circle glass
This has to be the coolest house I am seeing!
Oh my dream
Seen this home many times on our walks down by the waterfront and it's great to know all the thought and process that went into building it. Smart guy, wonderful home.
I'd love to see this when it's completely finished. It looks so freaking good already!
Lovely to see such a all through thought built house with everything basically thought of, fire, heating and working space. Absolutely worth a award for best built house boat
Sir my upmost respect for you. Your home is amazingly and consciously thought out. Plus it's beautiful.
The amount of engineering and thought is incredible.
Taking each system and tying them together creates the ideal low impact sustainable dwelling.
3 years of work , a lifetime of memories and comfort . Outstanding .
I admire your floating home, and in fact, I envy you. You live a simple and uncomplicated lifestyle surrounded by a body of water and the overall scenery is so serene. Thank you for sharing.
WOW!!!! What an amazing float home! Congrats to Jay for this incredible build! The self-contained grey water system is really fascinating too 👍🙂
When I was a very little girl I saw my first houseboat. I dreamt of living in one someday and spent many hours drawing them. This one was better than my wildest dream.
I love the thought process and the amount of detail he has spent in building this ! Keep it up good sir !!
This guy did an amazing job with this place. I love that he thought of everything, especially the green aspects!
This is so dope. I like how well thought through waste management is! The world needs some more of this.
With these crazy times,if i had to be quarantine some where these would be one of them.Thanks for the video,to you both and your Subscribers,stay safe and healthy.✌🌍
Thanks so much Bob, all the best to you too :)
Beautiful home! I’m impressed with all the thought and preparation you have put into your home.
Love it! You and your kids will have wonderful, forever memories! Decades later, my kids and I still have lots of remember when conversations. Lived and cruised on our sailboat.
I thought the thumbnail looked familiar, but when I started watching the video (I'm addicted to tiny home videos) I was all "OMG HELLO NELSON!" Easy to recognize our gorgeous community.
I recognized Nelson, as well. Beautiful city.
You know one really thinks about alternative living especially in a pandemic!! Not to be dependent on the “Grid” and to leave less of a 🦶 footprint!! This gentleman did a wonderful job!! And was very thoughtful about every detail!! Bravo 👏🏽
Off-grid is totally not for me, but i cannot deny, this is the coolest off-grid floating home i've ever seen. It's self-made which makes it very special, it's functional and it's pretty.
I personally believe, that flowers can make any house look prettier which makes this one very attractive on the outside.
I love his house boat so much! He did a beautiful job and put a great deal of thought into its design. I could happily live in it myself. What amazing views too!
So beautiful. I wouldn't even change the paint colours! I do wonder, though, why land-based dweelings don't put the same thought and effort into planet-friendly energy & water processes.
Some do.
@@metaZen they are built by developers who know that home buyers wouldn’t pay extra for those benefits so they’d be wasting their money. If they could charge more for those extras it’s logical to expect they would put them in.
@@metaZen why is your mindset that anyone that conducts business is greedy. The entire planet and all its taxes is funded by private business.
Cheaper
Wow, this is simply amazing! Jay has mad skills.
Absolutely Stunning!!! I can only imagine waking up in the morning & enjoying a cup of coffee on the water. What a blessing.
About 30 years ago I stayed in a one bedroom floating hotel for a month.
About half the size of your home. Loved it! This brings back a lot good memories.
Fantastic. This guy is meticulous, slow and steady. Great job. Was he an engineer?
I am wondering the same. He's attention to detail tells me he has great design skills. Seems like everything in the house has a purpose.
I bet he has so so so many admirers or jealous people when they see it !!
Hes got to be an engineer. Thats not a standard grey water system , anywhere. His other systems are so efficient too together with the build design. Although a number of his applications would be picked up sailing too.
That is what I thought, didn't see a ring.
@@Finderskeepers. he's not but one of the handiest guys you will ever meet. He's a natural
He's living my dream, great build, happy for him !
Absolutely amazing. I love the fact that you live off grid as much as possible.
very very impressed with the grey water systems I am always amazed with how simple and effective these are wish more ppl would live like this
Your floating home is beautiful, Jay. I spent the better part of my life in the San Francisco Bay Area and was always checking out the houseboats in Sausalito and other harbors in the region. Unfortunately those floating homes are, for the most part, as expensive as land-based homes. So when I retired a couple of years ago, I really could not justify continuing with a $2000/mo+ mortgage plus HOA fee, so I opted to build a tiny house on wheels instead. I've been staying with family in Southern California while my tiny is under construction. I do occasionally daydream about taking the house off the trailer and putting it on a float, but consulting a builder of floats he asked me, "but where are you going to berth it? There are no available docks in the area." Bummer. My tiny house will be completed soon, and it looks like I will me moving it to the Oregon coast, so at least I will be close to the water. Your home is very inspiring nonetheless. Cheers.
What's the legal status of anchoring in the sacramento river and using a canoe to shuttle? I assume you'd have to anchor at a different place every day, though I really have no idea.
Every alt house situation would be different, and different in parts of the country it's done in. I lived in Fla and after a while more laws were made about who/how float houses were allowed, charged, etc. But, I certainly hope that laws (if any) will accommodate the alternatives that have been coming about in the last decades. Some municipalities seem stricter than others, and that may be fair or not. Like in Fla, you have to build with hurricane wind mitigation in mind. Ok, I want this house !!
Every place has different laws. In Ireland, utility companies aren't allowed to supply houseboats. All the more reason to go off grid.
Check out the tiny home community in Waldorf Oregon on the coast.
He's so smart. Such an amazing home.
Mother Nature is smiling because of your love for the planet.
I am absolutely floored with how smart this house and man are!
Coolest thing ever...Instead of flowers though I would be growing food - considering our current situation...Other than that- He has thought of everything...Genius...😁
I agree, but some places restrict use of grey water for anything edible. Not sure if that's the case here though.
@@rgbii2 my neighbor uses it for his garden
Hi Crystal & thanks
Even though my gray water is highly filtered before it gets to the planters, I just don't feel like eating my lettuce with shower water. I have weekly farmers markets within walking distance and I feel good about supporting them. Finally, I just like all the flowers.
I appreciate your support
Jay
@@blackm0rejay Your choice is your choice. Others can utilize theirs.
I think your home and choices are outstanding. I would love to do the same if I had the 💸💸💸.
@@blackm0rejay hi, do u have a girlfriend? 👀
What an awesome setup! Brings back memories! For many years our family lived on a homestead in Southeast Alaska 9 MI from Ketchikan in an old dilapidated two-story float house that, at one time was the last existing floating Bordello in southeast. Ha! Still had the old sign that said Sugar Shack above the door! I could write a book on that experience but that would be for another day! Enjoy!
I grew up in Hoquiam Washington and lived near the river where there was a number of floating homes. I loved visiting my father's buddies who lived on the river. They were built on HUGE old growth logs that were lashed together with logging tower cables. I love your comment about the old whore house! Used to be a few back there in my hometown also 😉
Please. . . Please write a book on that! :)
Don't come a-knockin' when the float home's a-rockin'. ;)
Omg this is just amazing. This guy did such an awesome job. I mean he covered everything and everything is good for everything around him.
This is fantastic. I love this boat house. Nicely constructed and lovely decor. What a wonderful way to live on the water.
Loved the ways recycled things keep bills down. Great adventure.
And here I thought the flowers EVERYWHERE were just for decoration. o.O Mind blown.
First time watching this video and I think you have created an amazing literal house boat. As you were describing your home you’ve built, it kept showing what an intelligent, well motivated, skilled architect, and seems like you have the finances to use all the best products to cover your comfort, safety, and being able to get homeowners insurance combines to near genius level. And you seem like one incredible person and father. I hope this house remains everything you set your goals for what you made this amazing floating structure. Best wishes.
Thank you for sharing this inspiring story. I love the way water is dealt with. Beautiful human beings around this world!
I love everything about this house! It's beautiful and practical, and who doesn't love the water? Perfect!
Really impressive, the thought put into self containment is quite amazing.
By George, I think he thought of every contingency! Can't help but be very impressed with his floating home!!
WoW! This is such an awesome home! Did a great job building and a wonderful design! Love it!
What a beautiful home. The water treatment process sounds amazing to. Would love to learn more about it.
Beautiful, functional float home!
Everything so well thought out.
Thank you for explaining your decisions.
Such an elegantly designed home. It looks so peaceful and soul-fulfilling to live there. The gentleman has done an amazing and thoughtful job building this floating home. I’d live there in a heartbeat!
OMG! beautiful! I can't believe he built this all!!
Ingenious, creative, beautiful, thoughtful.
The amount of ingenuity in this floating/boat home is extreme.
I loved it, Jay. You & this house is an inspiration 😉
You have totally inspired me to take a fresh look at how I live my life and the joy of living on the water.
Incredible build! So well thought out and executed! Congrats on that!
"house owning me".... Awesome lightbulb moment. I'm inspired.
No
Smart man building a home like that with everything right in place
Beautiful home! Love the water views!