Riley, you say this is a "This is what we're doing, not a how to" channel but I think there's a lot of people take inspiration from what you guys do. I know, personally, there are quite a few things I've looked into because of your channel. You guys do amazing work. Thanks for posting and keep up the good work.
When I was a contractor in Afghanistan back in 2002, we built out shipping containers for living/offices for the higher ups, like site managers. We cut the 2x4's in half and built them just like regular walls. If you take 3-4" off wall height, you can just lift up ceiling framing and slide them in place. Then they just sit on top of the walls and you can screw them in together and then add your insulation. For the bathroom fan, I think adding a 2x4 cross member and mount the fan box to that, would help move the air easier since the hose will be going straight out. Here is a hint for you for wiring up everything. Take an old 1 gallon paint can and screw it to a Lazy Susan and put the wire around it. Yo then can just pull the wire as you need it.
I really like the idea of the flat 2x4 frame and using pocket holes to prevent thermal bridging with the spray foam. This is very good building science. I learn something new every episode.
Very important for old people. Even as you get old they're darn nice to hold onto and not worry you'll slip. As long as it was put in to not break. Someone I know had one that suctioned to bathroom tile that was at the time 45 years old. It let go. That was a hospital trip.
You both work so well together, not only Husband and Wife but Co-Workers. Not sure where you learned all of your talents, but it so wonderful to see without hesitation seeing your wonderful, so supportive wife jumping into every challenge and seemingly handling them with ease, What a team, and such an enjoyable series to just sit, relax and learn and enjoy. Thank you so much for sharing all of your challenges and wonderful finished experiences. WELL DONE,
Riley, when using a hole saw drill a pilot hole with a separate bit and replace the drill bit in the hole saw with a section of smooth drill rod. This will keep the flutes from the original bit from cutting the pilot hole larger and make cutting thin metal easier.
I have actually been on a tour of a tiny house factory. I can ABSOLUTELY say that your tiny house is built way better and far more efficient than they do it. Congratulations on not only doing the job right, but showing the rest of us the right way to do it. 👍
My friend I hope you see this. I would consider bonding the container metal to your equipment grounding conductor (ECG), although it's unlikely, if the metal were ever to become energized due to any number of failures in the system and not be bonded it would remain energized, due to its lack of path to the source, i.e. if someone were to touch it and be connected to ground, either by being barefoot or touching the container and something else that is grounded, it would use their body to find ground, electrocution. If the container is bonded to the EGC and a failure occurs in the electrical system that would energize the metal it will trip the breaker on your electrical panel. You may already know this and plan for it when it's moved into place, but I would hate to just assume that, and someone end up hurt down the road. God bless, love the videos!
Shallow wall electrical box tip: Buy a 2-gang shallow box, AND buy a single gang reducer. There are also 1-gang boxes that extend behind the wall with extra room. The ones I see here are 17 cubic inch (v. 8 ci) size. You'll like the extra room for connections.
The Bathroom exhaust trunking, I would of used solid piping for this application, with proper metal sealing tape on all seams. The corrugated edges/groves will attract dust and it will be hard to clean out.
You can also use the little rollers. They're in the paint section and are usually about 1" X 3 or 6". I use them all the time. Brush a window sill, other wood. Then use a dry roller after it has set for a few minutes and it's not tacky. It'll push those lines right down and it can look like glass if you get good at it. For what she was doing I might have used the pad too.
I was waiting for your hair to get in the paint. I have long hair as well and cannot count the times something silly has happened when loose. I’m always amazed by the patience you have when painting. It seems crazy how much prep goes into it, and the painting itself is quick…sort of.
If you want to keep the house safe from unwanted entry you should tac weld the door hinge pin's to the top of the hinge cause someone could just knock the pin's out and open the door, because the hinges are usually inside.
Courtney and Riley, I want to share some food for thought regarding the placement of electrical outlets. I know that it is to late for this build, but it might be worth to keep in mind for future building projects. Personally I hate it when outlets are placed low on the walls. As in about 30-40 cm above the floor. There are several good compelling reasons why I prefer to have all outlets placed about 100 cm above the floor, at about the same height as light switches: ** With advancing age, it becomes increasingly difficult and/or painful to stoop down or bend over to plug-in or unplug appliances. ** Outlets are not hidden below and/or behind furniture. ** Plugs and power bricks are to easily dislodged by accidentally kicking them with the feet, especially under tables or desks. ** Low outlets are at the perfect height for inquisitive toddler fingers. ** Low outlets are difficult to inspect for proper seating of plugs. ** Low outlets are difficult to access if you need to unplug something in a hurry. Especially when some appliance is malfunctioning and becoming a fire hazard. In today's environment, with a massive proliferation of electronic gadgets, there are usually not enough outlets available. Which leads to the use [and abuse] of power strip extensions, including daisy chaining said power strips. So it would be wise to at least double the amount of outlets to be installed. (Case in point: The apartment I am currently renting has a SINGLE outlet for the whole living room area that I use for my work space. The biggest power strip I could find is for 10 outlets. But I have at least 12 devices that need to be plugged into an outlet. Thus the need to daisy chain power strips.)
Another great video. Do us a favor, Oliver is such a happy little dude... give us a blip of him having a melt down so we all know he's a real little boy. I can't wait to see him helping dad. He'll be sitting on mom's lap driving the skid steer in no time.
Out swing doors are not only good for fire exits, but in "remote" locations they are more secure against things like bears. OK, so yours are glass. Maybe a architectural railing/grate thing across the glass
A few of issues are the door seals and the doors themselves, they will not work properly due to being backward or inside out. Also the door hinge pins can be removed from outside and gain access even with the deadbolt lock 😂🤪🤔🤷
See 17:03. Error with space for spray foam on end of beam just fixed in. The end of the wooden beam looks like it touching the steel roof vertical "bit". I suggest check the whole lot of them, and if necessary add some of your compressed foam before putting them back.
Absolutely fantastic. The only thing i could suggest is solid pip on bathrrom vent. If you ever have to clean it, you dont risk tearing it wit the stff brush used to clean rhat size pipe. 😊😊
For stub walls, don't level them by eye. Square them using the corner to corner method, and add a temporary diagonal to hold it that way. Now it's perfect no matter what.
One thing to consider with installing the entry door inside out. When they build them at the factory and install the glass they usually only seal the glass on the side designed to be the outside of the door. I realize the door isn't directly in the weather but I learned the hard way, having installed one inside out once, that they will leak at the window to door interface unless you seal it. Maybe yours is different but it might be worth checking.
You two are so kind and loving. I really hope and pray that your mom will be able to enjoy her little home often . So much work but so needed. It's starting to look like a home instead of a box. Thanks for the video. From Central Oklahoma.
That hail like snow you guys had is actually called Graupel! I don't remember exactly how it forms but I'm pretty sure it involves water droplets in the air collecting and freezing on falling snowflakes. And Riley's right! It is often compared to Dippin Dots!
I love watching container homes being built. I got an uncle out in Utah who has a ranch and he bought 9 40ft shipping containers that he turned into a cluster of “Tiny homes” with 2 of them being kitchens and 1 being a laundry room where several washers/driers are set up and the rest being bed rooms with bathrooms built into them and bunk houses for clusters of kids.
Oh man containerized coming along nicely. That means we are closer to learning about that leatherneck limo in the background. Water-filled seems cool too.
Hey y’all, when you go to move that shipping container into its final resting place, y’all know they make wheel attachments for them . I figured you could put 2 on one end and build a trailer hitch on the other end and that way you could move it into place more easily. Just a suggestion…, I love y’all’s videos. Y’all have a lot of great content and suggestions.
This is a great idea to sell for those interested in a transportable tiny house. Rural turism, camping grounds, festivals, etc are potential customers.
VERY nice attention to detail, standing studs off the walls to prevent thermal bridging. That's important. I would've recommended sturdier piping coming off the bath vent though.
It's coming out super nice. Put some removable half axles on the back. Toe it like a trailer. Put something like a rear draw hitch were slip it in and pin it. I saw you looking at the big truck😅
Not secure. Just pop the pins to go inside. Outswing doors have special hinges that lock into another and only allow removal when open to a certain degree. Swap the hinges out. At least 4 of them. Looks great. 👍
Can't wait for the spray foam!! Love you guys!! It's actually a pleasure to watch.. informative, music choices are 👌 and you're an adorable couple. Instant subscribe ☺️
A suggestion the doors being originally swing in doors they have removable pins. But the pins are outside now switch out the hinges to N.R.P. Hinges. Or just make a set screw on the inside.
When cutting metal try soapy water as a coolant and lubricant. It should help cutting and preserve the blade. In a pinch, Windex should work fine. Thanks for sharing!!
I can never get over how well you guys work with one another. I know it sounds a little strange, but I’d guess that I’m in a similar situation with a lot of other married people, love my wife to bits but I’d doubt we could have built together like you guys. Good work, love the mother’s tiny home so far.
@ 18:55 feather boards, feather boards, feather boards I MUST SRESS feather boards for cuts like this / feather boards are like cowbell, we need more of it/them !!!
AvE has a video showing design schematics from drill chuck patents and explaining why the drill "locking" hack is not true. Along with some basic testing showing the "locked' chuck still walking off after sudden stops with a large mass (hole saw) chucked up. Title is "Secret Drill Trick?" and I suggest you watch it. Bad advice from other commenters aside, I love your building videos. It is a Sunday morning routine for my family. Can't wait til we're at a point to start our own off grid journey like you.
Came here for this comment. That "hack" went so viral so quickly, and was just as quickly debunked but like the flu it's still hanging around. AvE's vid was the best.
Those Gorilla Ladder benches are awesome! I use it for all kinds of stuff for a larger space to stand on… also, it’s good for Overlanding to load/ unload roof rack, set up roof tent… then you can use it for a bench!
Dip-n-dots snow/hail is "Sleet". Sleet is usually on the wet side, if it's more dry it can be called "grauple". Also often called ice pellets. Hail is ice balls with multiple layers of ice on them, usually from a thunderstorm.
The metal bar protruding above your solar panels will throw shade on it. Partial shade on the solar panels will reduce its efficiency by upwards of 90%. The solar panels need to be unobstructed from any shade.
The 2x4s mounted sideways are fine but they tend to warp more from that way. So we have welded tabs onto the shipping container walls to screw the boards onto. Should help keep it from warping. Especially since you plan to move it.
Riley, you say this is a "This is what we're doing, not a how to" channel but I think there's a lot of people take inspiration from what you guys do. I know, personally, there are quite a few things I've looked into because of your channel. You guys do amazing work. Thanks for posting and keep up the good work.
This is great for me because now I will be able to use this as a go-to guide to finish my shop.
When I was a contractor in Afghanistan back in 2002, we built out shipping containers for living/offices for the higher ups, like site managers. We cut the 2x4's in half and built them just like regular walls. If you take 3-4" off wall height, you can just lift up ceiling framing and slide them in place. Then they just sit on top of the walls and you can screw them in together and then add your insulation. For the bathroom fan, I think adding a 2x4 cross member and mount the fan box to that, would help move the air easier since the hose will be going straight out. Here is a hint for you for wiring up everything. Take an old 1 gallon paint can and screw it to a Lazy Susan and put the wire around it. Yo then can just pull the wire as you need it.
What a great idea!!
I really like the idea of the flat 2x4 frame and using pocket holes to prevent thermal bridging with the spray foam. This is very good building science. I learn something new every episode.
Pretty much my go-to channel, mostly because of shared goals.
Consider 2 X 6's in the walls for bracing of towel racks and possible grab bars.
Very important for old people. Even as you get old they're darn nice to hold onto and not worry you'll slip. As long as it was put in to not break. Someone I know had one that suctioned to bathroom tile that was at the time 45 years old. It let go. That was a hospital trip.
You both work so well together, not only Husband and Wife but Co-Workers. Not sure where you learned all of your talents, but it so wonderful to see without hesitation seeing your wonderful, so supportive wife jumping into every challenge and seemingly handling them with ease, What a team, and such an enjoyable series to just sit, relax and learn and enjoy. Thank you so much for sharing all of your challenges and wonderful finished experiences. WELL DONE,
Excellent problem solving, as usual. No blood shed, also excellent. Oliver is absolutely a treat to see. You are amazing. Thank you. Blessings. 🤗
cutting plastic with the chop saw to get the longer "thing" brilliant Riley!
Awesome, and genius
I was hoping someone else would say something about that... it made me giggle a little bit
Riley, when using a hole saw drill a pilot hole with a separate bit and replace the drill bit in the hole saw with a section of smooth drill rod. This will keep the flutes from the original bit from cutting the pilot hole larger and make cutting thin metal easier.
Cool tip!
I have actually been on a tour of a tiny house factory. I can ABSOLUTELY say that your tiny house is built way better and far more efficient than they do it. Congratulations on not only doing the job right, but showing the rest of us the right way to do it. 👍
That's a lot of work. But you guys are doing great. Can't wait to see the finished product.
Yes! Every relationship needs a Ying and a Yang component. You are One!!!
Can't wait for the next video anxious to see how the spray foam goes
My friend I hope you see this. I would consider bonding the container metal to your equipment grounding conductor (ECG), although it's unlikely, if the metal were ever to become energized due to any number of failures in the system and not be bonded it would remain energized, due to its lack of path to the source, i.e. if someone were to touch it and be connected to ground, either by being barefoot or touching the container and something else that is grounded, it would use their body to find ground, electrocution. If the container is bonded to the EGC and a failure occurs in the electrical system that would energize the metal it will trip the breaker on your electrical panel. You may already know this and plan for it when it's moved into place, but I would hate to just assume that, and someone end up hurt down the road. God bless, love the videos!
Shallow wall electrical box tip: Buy a 2-gang shallow box, AND buy a single gang reducer. There are also 1-gang boxes that extend behind the wall with extra room. The ones I see here are 17 cubic inch (v. 8 ci) size. You'll like the extra room for connections.
The Bathroom exhaust trunking, I would of used solid piping for this application, with proper metal sealing tape on all seams. The corrugated edges/groves will attract dust and it will be hard to clean out.
Agree, with a slight downwards slope to the outlet for condensation run off
Courtney, thank you for the tip to use the sponge on the small paint job to eliminate brush strokes. I learned something new today.
You can also use the little rollers. They're in the paint section and are usually about 1" X 3 or 6". I use them all the time. Brush a window sill, other wood. Then use a dry roller after it has set for a few minutes and it's not tacky. It'll push those lines right down and it can look like glass if you get good at it. For what she was doing I might have used the pad too.
I was waiting for your hair to get in the paint. I have long hair as well and cannot count the times something silly has happened when loose. I’m always amazed by the patience you have when painting. It seems crazy how much prep goes into it, and the painting itself is quick…sort of.
Good to see your son is entertainment with toys and his parents instead of an iPad ❤
If you want to keep the house safe from unwanted entry you should tac weld the door hinge pin's to the top of the hinge cause someone could just knock the pin's out and open the door, because the hinges are usually inside.
Exactly what I was thinking, why locks if the hinges are on the outside.
The door looks great
I see that you both are having fun with the lot of hard works , that's what I like about your vlogs, btw Love from India 🥰. 🇮🇳 , keep it up 👍
I LEARN NEW THINGS EVERY TIME I TUNE IN. THANKS FOR THE LESSON
Courtney and Riley, I want to share some food for thought regarding the placement of electrical outlets. I know that it is to late for this build, but it might be worth to keep in mind for future building projects. Personally I hate it when outlets are placed low on the walls. As in about 30-40 cm above the floor. There are several good compelling reasons why I prefer to have all outlets placed about 100 cm above the floor, at about the same height as light switches:
** With advancing age, it becomes increasingly difficult and/or painful to stoop down or bend over to plug-in or unplug appliances.
** Outlets are not hidden below and/or behind furniture.
** Plugs and power bricks are to easily dislodged by accidentally kicking them with the feet, especially under tables or desks.
** Low outlets are at the perfect height for inquisitive toddler fingers.
** Low outlets are difficult to inspect for proper seating of plugs.
** Low outlets are difficult to access if you need to unplug something in a hurry. Especially when some appliance is malfunctioning and becoming a fire hazard.
In today's environment, with a massive proliferation of electronic gadgets, there are usually not enough outlets available. Which leads to the use [and abuse] of power strip extensions, including daisy chaining said power strips. So it would be wise to at least double the amount of outlets to be installed.
(Case in point: The apartment I am currently renting has a SINGLE outlet for the whole living room area that I use for my work space. The biggest power strip I could find is for 10 outlets. But I have at least 12 devices that need to be plugged into an outlet. Thus the need to daisy chain power strips.)
I love how you guys putting effort to do something you love.
Good Sunday morning Courtney and Riley Progress is always a good thing!
Hope you’re having a great Sunday!
Lots of work done already... It's getting better
If you are going to put your hinges outside, drill and tap your hinge pins and put in a grub screw so someone can not knock the pins out and break in.
Also add a protective plate that overlaps the stationary door near the doorknob, otherwise someone with a screwdriver can just lever their way in.
Love the thought that went into framing. You guys are such a great team.
America desperately needs more people like you two! Keep up the great work!
Another great video. Do us a favor, Oliver is such a happy little dude... give us a blip of him having a melt down so we all know he's a real little boy. I can't wait to see him helping dad. He'll be sitting on mom's lap driving the skid steer in no time.
Out swing doors are not only good for fire exits, but in "remote" locations they are more secure against things like bears. OK, so yours are glass. Maybe a architectural railing/grate thing across the glass
A few of issues are the door seals and the doors themselves, they will not work properly due to being backward or inside out. Also the door hinge pins can be removed from outside and gain access even with the deadbolt lock 😂🤪🤔🤷
Riley I like the way you think things out and if it works then is it a bad idea? Very impressed with the tiny build. Keep up the fun.
Can't wait to see how you move this thing to it's permanent location.
You are doing such a great job on this thing ❤
Great video' Thanks for always sharing with us!💖👍😎JP
If you were to leave the packaging on the wire rolls. You can pull the wire from the centre. This works most of the time.
Fantastic video! That's a LOT of work.
See 17:03. Error with space for spray foam on end of beam just fixed in. The end of the wooden beam looks like it touching the steel roof vertical "bit". I suggest check the whole lot of them, and if necessary add some of your compressed foam before putting them back.
All that crazy snow/hail that is like dippin dots is graupel. Way more fun than hail!
Absolutely fantastic. The only thing i could suggest is solid pip on bathrrom vent. If you ever have to clean it, you dont risk tearing it wit the stff brush used to clean rhat size pipe. 😊😊
I think the “Weird Hail” y’all saw is called Grauple.
Great video! Can’t wait to see the end product! They fixtures you have chosen look amazing!
another great video, love how Oliver plays to the camera, little cuttie.
I am continuously amazed by what you two can do!!!
Like how you opened that packet,its the new packaging age....didn't think of that one.
Great to see another big building project!
For stub walls, don't level them by eye. Square them using the corner to corner method, and add a temporary diagonal to hold it that way. Now it's perfect no matter what.
I can’t wait to see how Courtney decorates Moms Casita. Love her decor choices.
Teamwork makes the Dream work 🎉
One thing to consider with installing the entry door inside out. When they build them at the factory and install the glass they usually only seal the glass on the side designed to be the outside of the door. I realize the door isn't directly in the weather but I learned the hard way, having installed one inside out once, that they will leak at the window to door interface unless you seal it. Maybe yours is different but it might be worth checking.
You two are so kind and loving. I really hope and pray that your mom will be able to enjoy her little home often . So much work but so needed. It's starting to look like a home instead of a box. Thanks for the video. From Central Oklahoma.
That hail like snow you guys had is actually called Graupel!
I don't remember exactly how it forms but I'm pretty sure it involves water droplets in the air collecting and freezing on falling snowflakes. And Riley's right! It is often compared to Dippin Dots!
You guys inspire us to work at home! Thanks for your videos!
Graupel = soft hail or snow pellets. In case you were wondering.
Oliver is definitely living the BEST baby life.
What an amazing man you are Riley...It will be awesome when finished the tiny house....Stay safe you all and see you soon
Excellent epi and very well edited
Are you planning to secure those hinge pins? Easily can be knocked out to gain unwanted entry!
shoot a bit of liquid nails on that pocket hole as well
The holesaw needs a little cutting fluid
Love it when you're building stuff
I love watching container homes being built. I got an uncle out in Utah who has a ranch and he bought 9 40ft shipping containers that he turned into a cluster of “Tiny homes” with 2 of them being kitchens and 1 being a laundry room where several washers/driers are set up and the rest being bed rooms with bathrooms built into them and bunk houses for clusters of kids.
Hey guys the tiny house is looking great and welcome to spring in the mountains anything can and will happen when it comes to weather lol
It's coming along together guys. Great job!
Are you willing to share at the end of the series how much the cost was to build out the tiny home?
If you take those hinges apart. You can open the doors without unlocking them... I would suggest welding or tacking the shaft.
Oh man containerized coming along nicely. That means we are closer to learning about that leatherneck limo in the background. Water-filled seems cool too.
Hey y’all, when you go to move that shipping container into its final resting place, y’all know they make wheel attachments for them . I figured you could put 2 on one end and build a trailer hitch on the other end and that way you could move it into place more easily. Just a suggestion…, I love y’all’s videos. Y’all have a lot of great content and suggestions.
This is a great idea to sell for those interested in a transportable tiny house.
Rural turism, camping grounds, festivals, etc are potential customers.
We just had hail in northern CA which is unusual for this time of year. Fortunately most of my plants made it.
VERY nice attention to detail, standing studs off the walls to prevent thermal bridging. That's important.
I would've recommended sturdier piping coming off the bath vent though.
Add lubricant to the hole saw and drill bits when going through the metal.
OMG, I gave you a like immediately after you cut open the package with the chop saw lol
You guys are the best on utube. Look forward to your videos.
I love the sponge trick!
You guys are amazing!!!
Love your channel. Thanks for posting!
It's coming out super nice. Put some removable half axles on the back. Toe it like a trailer. Put something like a rear draw hitch were slip it in and pin it. I saw you looking at the big truck😅
Not secure. Just pop the pins to go inside. Outswing doors have special hinges that lock into another and only allow removal when open to a certain degree. Swap the hinges out. At least 4 of them.
Looks great. 👍
Love Cortney's hat and painting scrubs.
Gorgeous view out the window ❤
I always learn something from watching you guys,the content is amazing and your family is awesome,thanks for sharing your experience with us!
Can't wait for the spray foam!! Love you guys!! It's actually a pleasure to watch.. informative, music choices are 👌 and you're an adorable couple. Instant subscribe ☺️
A suggestion the doors being originally swing in doors they have removable pins. But the pins are outside now switch out the hinges to N.R.P. Hinges. Or just make a set screw on the inside.
Is there anything that the two of you can't do or won't try to do? Your videos are the best.
When cutting metal try soapy water as a coolant and lubricant. It should help cutting and preserve the blade.
In a pinch, Windex should work fine.
Thanks for sharing!!
I can never get over how well you guys work with one another. I know it sounds a little strange, but I’d guess that I’m in a similar situation with a lot of other married people, love my wife to bits but I’d doubt we could have built together like you guys. Good work, love the mother’s tiny home so far.
@ 18:55 feather boards, feather boards, feather boards I MUST SRESS feather boards for cuts like this / feather boards are like cowbell, we need more of it/them !!!
AvE has a video showing design schematics from drill chuck patents and explaining why the drill "locking" hack is not true. Along with some basic testing showing the "locked' chuck still walking off after sudden stops with a large mass (hole saw) chucked up. Title is "Secret Drill Trick?" and I suggest you watch it.
Bad advice from other commenters aside, I love your building videos. It is a Sunday morning routine for my family. Can't wait til we're at a point to start our own off grid journey like you.
Came here for this comment. That "hack" went so viral so quickly, and was just as quickly debunked but like the flu it's still hanging around. AvE's vid was the best.
Came here for this comment too.
We think the new work.bench bought on clearance is perfect without the headrest!
Flex pipe makes lousy vent pipe. Collects moisture and dust. Use aluminum tubing. 😊
I hope you covered the floor with plastic to make spray foam cleanup easier!
Those Gorilla Ladder benches are awesome! I use it for all kinds of stuff for a larger space to stand on… also, it’s good for Overlanding to load/ unload roof rack, set up roof tent… then you can use it for a bench!
Riley es un genio, yeaa.
Dip-n-dots snow/hail is "Sleet". Sleet is usually on the wet side, if it's more dry it can be called "grauple". Also often called ice pellets. Hail is ice balls with multiple layers of ice on them, usually from a thunderstorm.
The metal bar protruding above your solar panels will throw shade on it. Partial shade on the solar panels will reduce its efficiency by upwards of 90%. The solar panels need to be unobstructed from any shade.
Lookin good! Can't wait to see the finished product.
The 2x4s mounted sideways are fine but they tend to warp more from that way. So we have welded tabs onto the shipping container walls to screw the boards onto. Should help keep it from warping. Especially since you plan to move it.