A Self-Sufficient Container Home: Can It Power Itself Off-Grid?
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- Опубликовано: 22 июл 2023
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The house build takes another HUGE step forward this week with the interior wiring...one of the biggest milestones in making the shipping containers feel like a home, something we didn't see coming! Go to our sponsor betterhelp.com/tylertodd for 10% off your first month of therapy!
The idea to build a shipping container home was definitely one of the wildest ones we've had and if you've been joining our weekly videos for any amount of time you know that's saying something. Without question, it's a project that is much more difficult than we thought it would be but we're having fun along the way and that's what counts. Join us every Sunday as we continue to create off the grid homestead vlogs, sharing our adventures as we build our own alternative lifestyle of living off the land and building a home out of shipping containers!
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How did we get here?
After a year of full time travel living the van life, we had to adapt when the world changed. To keep busy we’ve converted our tiny house on wheels into a fully functioning off grid home that has everything we need. Realizing that none of us know how long this new normal will stick around, we made the decision that building a home here was the best decision we could make. We've spent the last year doing EVERYTHING involved with coordinating and planning the build ourselves as well as setting up this off grid property to be able to provide us with the the food we'll need in the future. That led us to needing a place to live while we realized our dream of building a shipping container home. After lots of searching we finally discovered Geodesic Dome's and it was the perfect fit for us while we took our time with the container home.
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The last few months have been filled with project after project, and while we've made huge progress...today's really made it feel like home! You'd think the windows or the roof would've done that but spending so many hours dreaming of how we'll spend our days in each room was a real full circle experience. Going through the electrical plan and by choosing the most efficient products we have some surplus power...you are literally going to be mind-blown with what we're doing with it. Without question, the biggest project EVER. If you're a member of the Patreon community, don't spill the beans! 😏
Thanks for the shirtless shower!!!! You get a taco today!!!
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Crazy question. Have you ever seen any animals like deer around you when you guys go for walks and go to the lake is there any real animal population around you, you I was always a little concerned about certain types of animals that could be around you guys. Everything all Good on that front.
“There goes the neighborhood”-Mr. Owl
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I had a bear in my driveway once, and not the good kind. Also a pack of grey k9, idk if they were wolves or coyot
The haircuts were peak comedy! I was laughing so loud at "THESE QUEENS ARE RUINING THE FOREST!" Y'all are so cute
That reminds me, So what happened with the two owls story?
PMSL at the comedy of the haircuts
Hey guys
Been a fan for a few months and can’t get enough. I’m a 70 year old man that has always prided myself at being handy. You two are way beyond that. So much confidence. So much enthusiasm. I know that you’re working with professional trades, but you both make sure to educate yourselves on on all aspects of the build. So to have all that is remarkable and then add the humour, laughs and antics…so much fun. If I’m being honest, I get emotional watching how much you love each other. You are both remarkable and inspiring. ❤
This means more to us than we could ever say. I wish you left your name so we could properly thank you...sending you all our love xoxo
Im 77 and feel the same
Hey, guys, where's today's video? Is everything okay? I look forward to every Sunday watching your newest video. Love the progress of the container home, it looks amazing. You'll have taught me so much about building a home. I have always renovated homes. I've never built one, but to see this one. Being built with such tremendous care being taken towards the environment is amazing to see and very educational. Thanks, guys, for doing this entire video series on building your home. And the dome and everything else that you'll have created. Here's a shout-out from South Louisiana to you both as a congratulations on everything accomplished.
I just love you guys. What a laugh you are - those delightful laughs from the bottom of one’s soul that just continue to build.
“That’s for later”
“Those queens are just ruining the forest”
Omg. Too many to list!
It’s the little things I love about your content. The evolving intro graphic, the detail about automatic lights in the closets, the peek behind the curtain of personal grooming, getting to laugh with you at the absurdity of Todd’s Mop Top Chop Shop having a higher ranking than Tyler Haircut From Hell… great weekend video! Can’t wait for next Sunday! ❤
I really love the personal part too.
You guys make my Sunday. I'm lost without you guys. I am successfully healing from major colon cancer surgery and am back at work as a nurse. Feeling great. Your home is really coming together.
So happy to hear you are doing well - best wishes from Alberta.
Sending you all the healing vibes and love, Lynda xoxo
Thanks for bringing me on your journey! You guys always brighten my Sundays!!❤
I'm glad your surgery went well. Be Blessed!
So happy that you are back on track. Lots of Love from Andalucia/Spain
Tyler remaining stationary while roughly spinning Todd’s head around was hilarious. The first time my husband and I cut each other’s hair almost the same scenario played out. He was first in the chair and I was quite gentle. When he was the barber, I asked why are you being so rough, he replied, “this is how my dad always cut mine on our dairy farm”. I waited a beat and said “those poor cows”. Fortunately, his technique has improved over the last thirty seven years. 😅😂 We absolutely love your content❣️
Boys. This episode was great. The haircuts killed me. I adore when you two are just being playful together! Glad things are progressing!!!
I hope you guys are taking photos of all the stuff behind your walls and ceilings. This helps in case of changes. You know where to find everything.
This is important
Omg ... you are NOT kidding!! Cabling and everything ! Keep it in a 3 ring binder .. including where everything is underground
My husband and I have a similar story to T&T. We have a letter size four drawer file cabinet. It is so full it almost doesn't close. We have been doing this for twenty years and every project is made easier by the info we have squirreled away in it. This is a great suggestion!!!
I agree with Lynn I was worried when I heard you were spray foaming ontop of the wires as well... please please document with photos diagrams and labels before you spray foam. I made this mistake on my tiny house. Consider panelling on walls with the main electrical wires so you don't have to bash in the dry wall if there's an electical issue
what a great idea! that is why we need to read comments - for all the extra problem-solutions that this community of viewers offer so freely. thank you, Lynn. we have electricians coming in a few days to do some wiring and I will definitely take pics as they go.
Your brains knowing all the things makes MY brain hurt! Is there anything you don't know or can't learn or do??? You two always amaze me! ❤️🐾🐱🐾❤️
First time here. Following you since recently. Really like your dogs and the way you two take care of them. With my partner, we rescue old Golden Retrievers - 10 year-old and up - from shelters in Quebec where they wait to be adopted. Sadly, they stay there too long and because of their age, they are not the first choice for new dogs owners. They are anxious and stressed out when we get them home. We give them a quiet and peaceful life in the country and the best time of their life!
I love how much you 2 love each other and find one another attractive after all these years together. It’s so sweet ♥️
Todd, I like your thinking and the reasons for using bx wiring. If you remember, I'm a retired firefighter and I've seen the results of poor wiring. Tyler, I've had a year of therapy for anger issues and it was the best thing I've done for myself. Way to go! Now that the studs are up, and the wiring is roughed in, your place is really starting to come together. I've gotten a sense of the way everything is laid out and I love it. With every step done from now on , you'll be able to see the end of the road you've been on with this project. It is going to be awesome. I got a huge laugh when Todd pretended that he made a horrible mistake cutting your hair.
This episode deserves a Shorty nomination. Sooo good!!!
There's significant momentum on the project, context of project choices, and the behind the curtain family life ... ; the B-roll of the fur kids is *chef's kiss.
The blue Barber fluid is called Barbicide. It's a disinfectant so after each use it kills the germs from last person. Loving the progress of the house. You 2 are absolutely adorable together.
I just wrote a comment asking if "barbarcide" was Listerine - I swear I thought that was how u spelled it! - and, well.... is he kinda right?? Can u make backwater barbicide with just alcohol??
I am obsessed with that tower!!! I remember how upset you were when the original plan of having the spiral staircase ended up not working but in the end, this is such a wonderful upgrade to that. Also, it was fun seeing the reopening of the T&T Salon.
We’ve added that to the list of the things that were meant to be ❤
I think about this every time I see that amazing tower.
I love it when you guys are playful. I don't think the maple minds. You all improve those woods just being there
RUclips Needs More of People Like You. Not only are you charming by personality, Enthusiasm, and Skills, but more importantly you are Honest and sharing, Loveable, and Whimsical, beside the fact that you show a deep and well-balanced Love for one another, never afraid to admit to punctual issues, but sharing some of them with us, with a refreshing transparency and Humour. Thank You to be You!
I love remodeling construction and I love you guys. MY FAVORITE RUclips CHANNEL 😍😍😍😍
You guys have and continue working hard on your home. The great thing about that is soon you’ll be able to stand and look at it and say to each other, “We did it, we built our home.” Sure you had help from professionals, but that’s part of building a home. Great work doing your research etc. You are both amazing!!
Tyler you and Todd are tremendous! You helped me with understanding that when you love someone, you love whoever they may be, thanks
Here's my ❤❤❤❤❤ for two amazing people. Thank you!
OK, if there's a People's Emmy for vlogs, that haircut scene gets my vote. I was a hairdresser for a couple of years in the seventies. I've been cutting family hair and my own ever since. You just earned $80 in DIY labour!
Love You Guys! ❤
Question: Didn’t hear anyone mention a ceiling fan in the stair tower, in the winter all your heat will be at the ceiling of the tower and you’ll need to recirculate the air back to the floor.
I had something similarly in a house I rented and a reversible ceiling fan made all the difference, the lowest level always seemed cooler until the fan was installed. 14:06
Absolutely!! We want to try and put a vent in the ceiling that can suck the hot air and put it in different areas of the home (hoping the HRV can do this) but we'll see!
Haircuts with wine. Now *there's * a few sessions with BetterHelp. 😊
XO As always,
Charles
AMAZING, just AMAZING!!! The house looks so much bigger than one would expect from shipping containers. Can't wait to see how you furnish it. LOVE the energy between you two. 😃
I just sent away for my first subscription to AG1 Thanks Guys.. I was just diagnosed with fatty liver disease. My ferritin levels are dangerously high they were over 1,000 now they're down to 571. I've cut out red meat anything with high iron. I've cut it out of my diet so I'm hoping AG1 will fill the void. Sending Hugs! Love the videos I look forward to them every Sunday!! 💜
The haircut scene was the funniest thing! We need more of this everyday humour!
❤ Tyler-Todd Sunday"s videos. Makes my week complete
Ditto
I get so excited EVERY time y’all upload a new video. I exclaim “TYLER TODD have a new episode!!!!! 🤩🤩🤩”
Makes us so happy to hear that!!
@@tylerandtodd love y’all! Give all fur babies some love from me 💗 💕
23:35 You two make my day every time! Even though you’re under so much stress, you still live in the moment and laugh… ❤❤
You guys are such beautiful humans inside and out. Thanks for making me laugh. You deserve the fabulous life you are creating
You two beautiful souls fill me with such joy. You both are one of the few couples that without a doubt are destined to be together. You two compliment each other so well and the respect you both show for one another is beautiful. You inspire me. I have said it many times thank you for taking us along this fantastical journey❤❤❤
The myriad of detail and the sheer number of projects you have tackled and completed have just been astounding! Figuring all this out, and actually working together without resorting to TOO much bickering is just such a positive and enjoyable watch. You two are simply amazing!! Can't wait to see what the finished product looks like. [ Also expect about 3-4 weeks after you are "finished" until one of you comes up with another project!]
The hilarious haircut hour with T&T! I love it!!!❤
Tyler & Tod's "Rosé and Razors Show"....Best. Show. On. Télévision. ("I feel cheap" still lives rent free in my head from the Rubbermaid tub shower & shave episode. Which may be on permanent repeat on "those days" when I need it.)
I love watching a building coming together. Those little (huge) decisions are so integral to a successful build. Thanks for sharing.
Been thinking about you guys all week with the horrible weather and flooding in Nova Scotia. I really hope you guys and family are all good!
This was by far one of the finniest episodes yet!! The haircut segment had me in stitches!! Thanks boys!🤪🤣😆😭
Just LOVE your certainty that you have the electrics absolutely perfect! I can almost guarantee twelve months after completion you'll be making changes. It's not a sign of failure, it's just human nature and that none of us have a working crystal ball!
You’re the best Sunday afternoon entertainment. I often stop my projects for a break and watch you and am full of love and giggles, thanks for the Joy!
I just binged the past 3 weeks and I refreshed and new video is out. What a perfect Sunday. Thank you all so much. Keep up the fantastic work. :) ❤
Aw thanks so much Gina!!!
I'm really missing you guys 06 August 2023. Hope we see you SOOOOOON😊
See you in an hour! :)
Yay 😁
Your house already looks like a work of art! I absolutely LOVE it. You are both so hard working while staying true to your vision and mission to live sustainably. Kudos for bringing this beautiful dream to reality. ❤
Hope you guys are ok with all the rain there has been lately, stay safe !
Does their property look flooded?
@mircat28 Where in my comment did I mention flooding?Is the date they made the video listed? Did you watch the video? If you actually had, you would have noted the electrician (s) in the video.Most electricians do not work weekends and few people can afford to hire and pay their weekend hourly rate! Therefore it's highly unlikely this video was filmed last weekend!!
FYI....most videos are not posted the same day as they are made! Again,my comment never mentioned flooding and was simply one human being expressing concern for the welfare of other human beings and did not warrant or call for your passive aggressive comment/ question.
“If you’re taking a 10-minute dump, we got bigger problems!” 😂 I appreciate this kind of well-rounded, genuine content. 😉
Hey Guys!
It's always wonderful to see your videos. I wish you & your very special furry babies light, love & all sorts of goodness. Take good care of yourselves! I'm always looking forward to your next video.
"Grandma" Linda, age 78
Oh guys, that haircut show was so what I needed. I have not giggled so much all week. Thanks!!!
Happy Sunday Guys another thing off the list. Your home will be a model for so many. Love how you will be able to control the lights an blinds. Have you picked out the flooring yet.have a beautiful week stay safe.hugs to all
There is no such thing as too many plugs!! If you think you need more....you need more. This is getting so exciting. Can't wait to see the finished product.
I agree about the need for many plugs especially where electronic and/or media equipment will be located.
Yes and be sure to scatter some usb ports all around the house while you’re at it
Yes on the usb plugs-in bedrooms, offices, kitchen
Apart from the pleasure of seeing you beautiful young men and those gorgeous fur babies each week (and empathising with your challenges and revelling in your joys), it is so fascinating to see you engaging with problems that I can’t imagine ever encountering but can play in my mind with what ifs…? As a 67 year old, retired former teacher, there’s no way I could do it, much as I’d like the idea. So thank you, a thousand times, for enabling me to do so vicariously each week. You make this old man’s week! 🥰🥰😘😘
Omg! The haircut! 😂😂😂😂 I actually laughed myself to tears! SO funny! And Tyler, this new, more relaxed you….you might even be more funny than Todd! 🤩 Love you both! 😂😂😂😂
The best part of the week is to watch Tyler and Todd build their dream home right at 1 pm pst. I am waiting for this video ♥️♥️♥️
I just love all the light that comes into the building. Got to take advantage of the beautiful surroundings. We have a public library built like that, surrounded by trees. I used to love to go there when I lived nearby and just look out the windows. And sometimes it was just great to read a book with all the natural light coming in but having the comforts of Central air.
I always enjoy it when Todd's Mop Top Chop Shop opens for business. Propane is $1.59 a gallon in Iowa.
You guys with the musical haircuts are hilarious! How do you cut a straight line as much as you’re cracking each other up? LOL House looks great! We are nearing the end of our house build too - not fully off grid but almost (exception is our solar is net metered) so I feel you both about the decision fatigue! It’s nice when you get to a point where certain decisions can’t change and then you can move onto the next thing. 🎉
How is the weather by you guys? Hopefully you aren't affected by all that flooding and crazy rain. Thoughts from Ontario!
We're very lucky! Some days we wish we weren't a 3 min walk from the river and it was right on our door step but times like this we're so happy we are where we are!
Love the pictures over your property! You have come a long way. You've had good and bad, ❤ but together you both come through it. ❤ thank you for bringing us along!🎉❤
I never miss your RUclips every week. My husband and I have been together for 40 years and we had a farm and built our own home. You two are amazing and love your energy and commitment.
The hair cutting portion of this video is some of the most adorable videos I've seen in a while. I just adore you both.
I have been so worried about you guys, Todds family, with the torrential rains and flooding in Nova Scotia.
You guys just talking to each other in a "natural", normal way is so refreshing! I hope this style of video will be the new normal! :D
Dudes, I laughed so hard from 19:13 to 19:47! Tyler and Todd do haircuts - "Priceless" ... Thanks for bringing us along 😂😂🤣🤣 We really appreciate you both and your sense of humor and silliness! 🥰😎
It always makes me happy to find your Sunday video has been posted. Everyone should follow you to get a big dose of joy to start a new week.
Hope you guys are doing okay with the flooding out in Nova
Making so much progress, looks great!
So scary with either flooding or droughts everywhere nowadays... 😟
Sunday at 4 pm Eastern, I stop what I am doing to watch your video🥰🥰🤩😎
You boy's 👦👦 are priceless have a Chilled week 🍸🍾🍸☕☕
Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤
You know what? I've seen this one a couple of times, and there's something you're actually missing in the container house. A DUMBWAITER! 😅😅😅 OMG! Do, when you grocery shop and need things in the upstairs kitchen, toss them in the dumbwaiter and up they go. Or vise versa. And not just the kitchen. 🎉❤ Our joints don't last forever. I'm almost on my 3rd replacement. You're still young, though. You can thank me later. Oh, and I'm sure they're fun to ride in. 😂😂😂😂😅😅😅😅❤❤❤❤❤
It is so interesting and fun going on this house and property build with you. To have watched from when you first drove on to the property at the pandemic to now has been quite a journey. Can’t wait to see the final out come.
My Dynamic Duo, My Favorite Boys. I loved this weeks video. You not only showed behind the scenes in making decisions, but how you incorporate both of you into them. Your humor this week, spot on, I laughed so hard. Especially watching the two of you cut each others hair, which both looked good. Sending Love and Hugs to Tyler and Todd and their Lil Family 💙💙🐶🐶🐈⬛
You are such a pleasure to watch, you are both so likable and I love they way you respect each other and the love shown to each other and your pets.♥️♥️♥️
The two of you are freaking hilarious 😂 The Queens will rule the world!!!!😂
Yeah! The best thing about Sunday evenings! I love relaxing watching you guys. Stay happy and well.
Off topic I know but the light coming from all the windows is astonishing……❤️💫❤️
I love how it's shaping up! There at the end, I could have sworn I was watching a Dr. Squatch commercial!
So much progress! And so much fun!
I just got SO excited. I cannot wait for the "tour our home" video ❤
I would give Todd's Salon 5 stars
Belly laughs! Todd’s humor is SO on point!!
Love seeing the progress on your home and I always learn so much about how we can all be more energy conscious and efficient!!
Sunday, without you two, it’s not a thing, I so look forward to seeing what you two are doing and you make my day with your beautiful attitude towards it all, stay safe and give the furry kids a big cuddle and kisses. ❤️🇬🇧🏳️🌈🙏
Hello algorithm, please accept this channel as a benchmark for quality, beauty, and outstanding content!
So very proud of you both love your videos. Love how the two of you take in stride whatever challenges you face. Both so charming kind and compassionate 👏👏👍👌💐🌹
Love your channel! I wait all weekend til I see that Tyler and Todd have posted! Not only do you teach by example, but your energy just brings a smile to my face. and yes, I recommend you to my friends.
So good to see yous guys few more weeks to put up walls . Thank you both for sharing this today . Have a wonderful week and stay safe.
OMG! you guys need to take this show on the road! You're just so funny together!
Thanks for another great video.
I love you two. The haircuts were the funniest thing I've seen all week. The house is really starting to come to the point where your vision of the finished home is starting to shine through. All of this hard work will pay off.
Put sockets at hip height and double the amount you have. My sister is an interior designer and placing sockets was the job that cost her most headaches.
Definitely hip height. That makes a difference when you are older.
I so look forward to Sunday to watch your channel. You gentlemen, are building a paradise. Make sure to not over do it. A collaboration with Van Wives would be nice to see again.😀🇨🇦❤️
Love your out door shower. You guys are great, I love your humor.❤❤
Love the big dump chat! This is the sign of a healthy relationship 🤣
definately want to see more videos like this.... Have a great week guys...
Wow, the photography, the editing, the animal close ups, such a great video. The house is looking amazing and as always I'm in love with the view from your dome.
You guys have recently become my happy place! Thank you so much for that happiness.
I’m not sure where you live but I hope you are safe from all the fires! Missed your this past Sunday!
Wow, it's looking like you guys are on the ball. You make it work. It's amazing what you're creating both in the house and the land. Truly one of a kind.
You all have done so well. I know it’s a lot of work, and it’s tiring, but what you have now is amazing! 😊👋🏼👋🏼
Thanks Ruth, means more than you know!
A good Sunday is when I see another video from Tyler and Todd.
You take us on your journey showing the highs and the lows, I would love to pop over and spend time on your land just taking it all in.
Can't wait to see all the work inside the container house.
Love to you all ❤
I love how you're so excited to sit in "camping chairs" to dream the DREAM🎉
Fantastic, guys. As a Gay couple for 44 years who built a large house for our 4 parents ourselves, this really brought back memories! I (Jack) did all the electrical work, so this was an especially great episode to me. We also have been cutting our own hair all these years ... but not having half as much fun at it as you guys. Keep up the great vlogs!
Jack and Al