The Wait is Over! Nordic Style PREFAB HOMES are now Being Built in America!!
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 6 апр 2024
- Prefab Pads has brought a European Designed Prefab Home to America. Last week I went to Chicago to check out their line of modular homes that are available now. They’re one of the first companies to successfully bring the Nordic look to America and here is a chance to get a tour of their largest model. In this video I check out their Milla Long, a 456 square foot prefab home with a 64 square foot loft. Watch to learn more about this cool prefab home.
Check out Prefab Pads: www.mycabin.us/
Subscribe for more!
Add me on instagram: kerrytarnow...
_______________________________________
Shop my Amazon Store for items I'm using, wearing and like:
www.amazon.com/shop/kerrytarnow
What I'm Wearing:
amzn.to/3IE6lwQ
Get In my Kitchen:
amzn.to/43iobz3
What I'm using to make Videos:
amzn.to/3MnJU0k
*all content on this RUclips channel reflects my own person opinion and should not be taken as legal advice or investment advice. Please seek out the guidance of trained and licensed individuals before making any decisions. Some of the links that appear on this video are from companies which Kerry Tarnow will earn an affiliate commission. 
Хобби
WOW, $150K, that's insane! The whole purpose of these small homes was suppose be the affordability. These should not be more $30K.
For something this luxurious I would spend up to $75k, but agreed on defeating the purpose. This seems very high for the concept.
@@platnumphantasy That is far from luxurious. Seriously
Very overpriced for tiny home living. Dehumidifiers are a must as they get very mildewy. Also windows don't open to let in fresh air. Should have big windows that open from the bottom up for great ventilation.
But it's "Nordic"
@jeff5101 which means "neither genital"
Thank goodness you opened the cabinets.
Haha
Having the washer in the bathroom also means you can come in from exercising or doing yard work and throw the sweaty clothes right into the washer before you take a shower. I would put the bath towel in the dryer so it was nice and warm along with my clothes.
Finally! Something from the Midwest. Show me more!
It is super pricey for that small of a home, and I wish they had something larger.
❤ OMG a dryer in the bathroom is a great idea
The bathroom is the correct location for a washer and/or dryer, albeit there should have been a door to hide them. I did a complete remodel of my last home and the washing machine went in the bathroom. I couldn't do it here since I only replaced some of the existing fixtures and fittings in a very small bathroom.
But you need to time the dryer so you have a warm towel when you step out of the shower
I want mine in the bedroom. It makes more sense.
Thanks Kerry. Really love this one. I agree that the combo of cabin and modern styling is fantastic. Thanks for going to Chicago for this one-my home town during growing up years. I prefer your pronunciation of Waukegan.😉
Glad you like it! Haha I was close 😆
Kerry, out in the wild, go to the origin of the deep dish pizza, Uno Pizzeria in Chicago. It is the best ever ! This is coming from a guy that lives on the beach on the Gulf of Mexico.
Seeing a place with your 6 foot plus up in there really helps at understanding the size of each room.
I Love the way you showed the loft area. You did it in a way that really Matters.
At my farm, the washer/dryer lives in the bathroom. You strip, clothes go in the washer, very convenient.
Kerry, my wife and I enjoy your videos and quirky sense of humor. Keep up the great work.
Dave from Nova Scotia
Price?
Thanks Dave!
@@vickydittfield9822 it's in the vid...so watch it. Not remember where...maybe near the end...as usually is.
"🤣too many windows 🪟!" Well I think that could be adjusted when designing, decide about the W/D, loft and which direction the corridor goes on. Nice middle of the country manufacturing! Thanks Kerry for going to the locations. ( loft space vs Kerry space=🥇)
🥶🖤🔔👍🏻🥰
Everytime I see one of these videos, I think about what it would look like with a deck, and what that would cost. They look so much better with outdoor space.
Unfortunately at 150k I’d feel like I was being rippped off. No deck in that budget
@@Kevin-wx4un Definitely not “ripped off”. You clearly have not been paying attention to the market. Take a look at high end “park models” that start at $120k for 399sf. This is priced the same per sf and every inch of it is premium quality vs PM "trailer playing dress up".
Counterpoint -I am sick of videos showing $200k tiny homes on $500+ lots. A house that is worth it’s price should be aparent without the million dolar views.
The price of a deck is just a few clicks away.
No range hood. Not good for such a small space. Or is that a hole on the outside of the wall to allow for range hood?
Nordic Steel Systems does a 12’x36 for $70k
I'll take two.
Great tour. Sometimes it's nice to see them without furniture because many times they put too much furniture in it and too many knickknacks so you can't actually see the home.
Thank you for another great option Kerry. Just wish they made bigger homes. However, it does check a lot of the boxes.
I love the Euro style windows that both open and tilt
Mine do that and made in North Texas
Having as much of the plumbing in a central spot is really efficient for both construction and water heating, so having bath/laundry/kitchen snuggled up together makes a ton of sense. Warm towels and ginch is a nice fringe.
Agreed. I was wondering where the water heater would be in this setup. My ideal build would include a water purifier system built in so Im wondering if there is space for that or not
Finally! A small home with compact appliances in the kitchen. I would prefer different windows (transoms and windows that do not go to the floor) and no loft but that’s just me.
I presume these are customizable (for the price), but what you describe is a garden variety prefab -available cheap from many builders.
The premium windows and kitchen are what set this company apart. This is for premium lots and ADUs, not trailer parks.
@@skyak4493 I refer to size not quality. Full size appliances use space that is better allocated for storage. Most prefabs and mobile homes have full size appliances because they tend to cost less than than compact versions. When I renovate my daughter’s rental properties, I have found that the tenants appreciate the smaller, quality appliances.
Windows that go to the floor reduce the functionality of the space. You can get the same visual sense of an expansive space with a large window that is approximately 30-36” from the floor. Transom windows and skylights allow additional natural light.
The windows to the floor are probably a wash cost-wise vs the material and labor of adding a knee wall, a window sill, and wall finishes. Where would you add a transom window?
@@kschleic9053 Yes, it might be a wash cost wise but my point was about functionality, most specifically in furniture placement in very small spaces, not cost. Transom windows are placed above windows or doors. Historically, they would open and allow airflow into a room. Most modern transom windows are fixed. Clerestory windows serve a similar function. They are placed high upon the wall but are not in alignment with windows or doors. They allow additional light into a room while preserving privacy.
@@FGM013 if the concern is just flexibility in furniture placement, a common solution is to apply a blackout film to the inside surface of the window where necessary to keep the sun off the back of the couch or chair.
Thank you for the post-shower reenactment.
Kerry, this is a great video! I was greatly impressed with the height of the shower head. You actually walked under it without having to bow your head down. Also, seeing that you were able to sit up on the loft without hitting your head. I really love that by your walking around I can get a good idea of how spacious this home is. Once again, great job.
Hey Robert, glad it was helpful! Appreciate the feedback 🙌🏼
Your wonderful. Thank you.
Thanks for watching 😃
Well thought out design imo. I like it. Thanks for sharing another interesting prefab idea.
You bet, thanks for watching
The big windows always sound cool, but that place needs more standard windows that open so you can get good air flow to vent hot air. The problem with those big windows is they're going to act as a greenhouse in the summer and when the window seals eventually fail, which they will, those will be very expensive to replace.
There is essentially no pantry in that unit, all the kitchen cabinetry is going to hold kitchenware stuff.
They really need to build a unit 200 square feet more. Or two units that can be paired/joined together that overall would give you 200 square feet more. I think 700-800 square feet really hits the sweet spot at small, but extremely livable/comfortable.
I got the impression that all of the windows opened in the same way that the bedroom window opened.😊
@@doloresreynolds8145 there are 2 extra large windows in the living/kitchen area that seem to be fixed panels only, the rest open, that is what I understand and what it looks like.
Wdym window seals? Do you mean the seal between the frame and the moving door part of between the layers of glass?
@@miles5600 between the layers of glass. Window seals fail, it's just a matter of time. Those exposed to direct sunlight fail faster. You can tell a window seal has failed by moisture between the panes or if they're foggy but nothing happens when you try to wipe away the condensation, because the fog is inside the window. In that case, the glass needs to be replaced.
@@cancelbubble6535 maybe this isn’t really a problem with European tilt and turn windows. Overall they’re much better built than American slide windows and in my 30 years of living and having renovated multiple houses that were older than 30 years i’ve never seen those windows condense. They’re usually replaced in most homes after 30 years because of the improvements happening in the window industry, a new trend here where i live is triple pane that’s now seen in pretty much every new installation.
I love the windows and home too. Tyvm for what u do. ❤
Thanks for watching
Great tour Terry! Thank you for info.
I had two skylights taken out in the living room of my house, you don’t have to worry about bugs and spider webs. The heat in the Summer in your house isn’t so bad either. The loft doesn’t look very safe. Kids like to roll around an could easily fall from there. If you could have a separate space for a deep sink washer/dryer and cabinet above would give you a utility room. More kitchen and a little less living room. 👍🏻🇺🇸
I like the German style window.
Yeah they’re cool
I think that it's a European thing, I have encountered them all over, except the UK.
@@anaalves3658i mean they were invented in Germany, but they’re now going all over the world with them also being used in some new construction in the UK. The Netherlands has a mix of UK casement windows and tilt and turn windows, it just depends what people like most cause tilt and turn windows swing in thus also need the space to swing in, UK windows don’t require space cause they swing out.
Very nice design! Great use of space and natural light! I could easily live there or have it as a rental. Thanks for the review.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kerry, your honesty & relatable persona comes through your videos. Plus The Pre-Fab homes are looking more appealing lately. Stay Safe & Healthy... Abrazos
Thank you! Appreciate that
The vaulted ceiling really makes a huge difference! I really appreciate all your hard work and travel Kerry. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it
Just wanted to say thanks to folks who mentioned other builders as options. It's helpful!
Thanks for watching 😃
Haha!! The Christmas tree scene was the best!
Brilliant!! Love these designs and the great tour 🎉
Thanks so much! 😊
I absolutely love your visualization. I actually seen my self on your demonstration. Those homes are so cool.
Thanks Kirby! Glad you enjoyed it
I really like it. I think it is a very well-designed house!
Thanks for bringing it to us.
Thanks for watching!
thanks terry always welcome to come to Canada Ontario... .
Don't worry. Only locals know how to pronounce Waukegan. Welcome to Chicago.
Thank you!
Waugh Key Gun
Thanks for this one. Hey, not many of the companies are located in the east, at least as far as I've seen. So it's great to see one we can get without a cross-country delivery fee. I really like this one. Yes, please keep showing the cabinets and closets, just a quick peep. Moving to a tiny home, where will I put all my stuff? is an issue, lol. The mix of cabin and modern just works! I actually like this kitchen, perhaps best of those I've seen for the space. The electric cooktop and oven on the island is sweet! The kitchen is set up so nicely, working in this one would be less cumbersome than in many I've seen. Prefab Pads did an excellent job!
Im curious about air & heating?
insulation? wall and ceiling R values?
Having just moved back to Chicago after 18 years of too much Florida, I'm delighted to see a Chicago-based company in this space. I'm considering buying a few acres in unincorporated township of Illinois and placing four or five of these. What a nice way to establish a home in one and make rentals of the others. Call it AirBnB or normal rentals. Either makes great sense.
Kerry as always, thanks for doing the exploring for us. Detailed walk throughs are great. My only suggestion is for Prefab Pads to make an alternate to the loft that would allow the raised roof to allow in the light and then have some storage over the shower and washer/drier stack for boxes. That would be enough for me and still allow the volume of the higher ceiling. Since I am local to these guys, I might make a trek up to see them soon.
" They got the wood on the walls, they got the vault on the ceiling, ...they got the Steely Dan T-Shirt "
Loved it!
Glad to hear it
Finally!!! I knew in time they would arrive here in the US!!! This needs a deck! But thanks sooo much Mr. Kerry! I enjoy your videos, funny guy you are.
Thanks for watching Jada!
I love all the windows!
Me too
Yes! You gave us numbers to work with within the space! That's a W for the tall people! 💪🏾💪🏾I'm just slightly taller than you, so I know what to expect if I can score one of these some day. If you're comfortable, I'm likely to be comfortable.
This is so perfect!
Glad you like it!
Thanks for the videos.
Thanks for watching 😃
Nice unit, Kerry! Great price. Thanks!
Thanks for watching Joe!
I haven’t heard the word “ginch” since I was a Kid. Love it!!!🤣👍🏻
I love the layout, it does seem spacious, I love the windows and the kitchen is very functional. Over-all I really like it. The only 2 negatives to me; the outside could use more curb appeal and the price seems a bit steep. Thanks Kerry for keeping us informed! 😊
Lovely contemporary home!
thanks for watching
Thank you, I was hoping you would feature the east coast.
My pleasure 😃
Hope you're seeing financial returns on these factory tour videos because they're super helpful! Having your boots on the ground showing these products live is better than just having you show computer generated images. Feedback on the house: great layout, like everything but the wall and ceiling panels. Keep up the great work!
Thank you! I have a few sponsors lurking, hopefully get something lined up this week.
Love this one!
Glad you like it!
Alice Nelson you absolutely clean house with your videos!
Haha thank you
Thanks for going that extra kilometers, your a trooper.
I enjoy it! Thanks for watching
Good Job Terry! Scandinavian style at a more reasonable price! 👊🏽
I'm going to really consider buying the My Milla cabin, great price at only $98k! Although I'd request if it can slightly modify it. Put the bed where the couch goes, small dining table where fridge is, and put fridge between kitchen and bed.
I really like this one! Price isn't crazy!
Love the windows!
Glad to hear
Thanks for showing us what a kitchen is
My pleasure
Your videos are great😊
Thanks
I like the scaled down appliances, I never saw the point of having full sized kitchen appliances in a small/tiny house, where there are 2 people at the most going to be living there, although a normal sized shower is best. I like this house but I think the starting price is a bit steep. Hopefully that will come down in the future.
Yes a very nice video.
Looks like a mobile home with a peaked roof.
It is a MH lol.
This is a great design and floor plan. I appreciate you sharing this on your channel. I want to put one on my vacant property for a rental. Thanks ☺️
Glad you like it, thanks for watching
@@KerryTarnow Keep posting! Love watching. Keep your eyes open please for Hurricane Proof. I am in Florida. Is there such a thing?
Great walkthrough. Love the dryer idea. Killer video Kerry. 👍
Sorry for the short & late comment. It was Wrestlemania tonight. I had a full living room. Still, I didn’t want to wait until tomorrow to watch this. 😎
Thanks for tuning in Billy! Hope Wrestlenania was a banger 🙌🏼
Lol...omg. I used to work in Jack Benny's town. Grew up in Libertyville! ❤ awww. I'm glad to see this industry there. Keep driving north now, all the way up to the Keweenaw. Log cabin land.
This design you're showing is lovely, but I'd need more windows, and another 12 ft in width.
Pretty cool dwelling. Love Nordic design
This was as far North as I made it, maybe next time! Thanks for watching
What a gem! This may be my favorite layout ever!? And the Waynes World reference was a strong start!😄
Haha thanks!
Nice
Thanks!
Thanks!
Thank you!
I need pull out and pull down cabinets for accessibility. I'd also like a dining shelf on the other side of the island so I can roll up to it for dining.
Terrific quality and design, but definitely not cheap.
$149,000. Ouch!
@@rainbd4569 That is the same price per sqf as similar "park model".
Another advantage of washer dryer in bathroom is you can put your dirty clothes right into washer before get into shower. 😀. I did enjoy the tour (always do like how you do these). It does look spacious and i like the 'feel' and layout and all the windows. I love windows as long as it's on private land and rural with lots of nature surroundings...to look at.
I shower mostly, and i really like this one, but i got to have a tub to soak in sometimes so i wonder if there is some kind of portable and removeable structure... that can go into a shower staff for occasional use. Where this stall looks big enough to hold one... to be used temporarily as a a small tub. Seems to me that i saw something like that in an ad many years ago. What i remember too is that it was even foldable and easy to store....until want to place it into shower stall when prefer a bath. I guess i should try on my own to see if i can find it again. Maybe it was a Japanese make is also the impression i have right now.
Thanks, Kerry! I will be in Northern Illinois in June. I’m chasing cicadas. I do in fact know that cicadas taste like asparagus.
Is that true?
Washer/Dryer in a bathroom is common here in older homes. Not sure if it's a West Virginia thing or what....but it works. Thx
Thank you! I always wonder how those homes do in a tornado. Any ideas?
Lovely house💜🐬
Glad you like it
Nice. Good price point. Would like to know about hurricane resistance. The big window on the front is okay, better if there was a deck as someone noted. The other big window is too much exposure for me and I'd rather add bookcases. I assume and I would place this facing whatever view I wanted. I love the skylights, much better for me than big windows. Thanks making the trip!
Warm ginch, yay Kerry! Thanks for another road trip. This one is okay but lack of kitchen storage or small entry closet, plus the price being high, are killers for me. But love the full complement of appliances. As always, we love watching you Kerry❤.
Thank you 🙌🏼
I enjoy your videos and the exposure of what is possible. I always wonder how comparable these are to a custom built home. The base price of various prefabs seem to be in the $400+ per sq ft, which seems very high. I welcome a video explaining how prefab is more cost efficient. I always habe the same issue with tiny homes.
Very Nordic
Very!
This is a great video, Kerry! You got involved & showed how to live in it. 😁
Yes! Thank you!
Thanks again. I guess I missed the price. 🤔 The price in Tucson, AZ?
Nice, i like it😊
Glad to hear 😃
You said it right the first time.
Like it. Too many wind--, ok, kidding. Price seems about right in these "everything costs too much" days....
Nice , just gotta pay a lot to get it to San Diego . Great layout ,good to see Midwest get some factories with options . Are sprinklers and title24 insulation an option?
Great sized bathroom and layout.
Agree!
More great work!! Hope you got some Chi-Town deep Dish pizza!!!!!
I forgot 😑
LIKE the layout, look, and finish, with the exception of the narrow, vertically oriented windows. Is there an option to have the narrow windows horizontally oriented? Either way, the modern cabin look is appealing and the interior layout effectively optimizes the available space.
YAY! A dishwasher! VERY cool windows. Still missing a deep, soaking bathtub...
Glad you like it! Shower could probably be swapped for a tub
0:11 AMAZING that you can zoom in on your face while asleep! Very cool! 😂 (Teasing, I get it, continuity and placement shots need staging. 😊👍🏼)
Edits: On that bathroom/washer, there’s another reason, cost. Plumbing is expensive so whenever you can put a bathroom sharing plumbing walls or as close as possible to existing plumbing, it will save you a bundle. My peeve is plumbing on exterior walls, in seriously cold areas pipes can freeze fast.
I see no room for a tank so I presume the heater is tankless and located right behind the washer dryer.
In Europe only the rich have laundry rooms not in the bath.
@@skyak4493 - Here in the USA we just like to pretend that we are rich. 🤑😢
@@skyak4493 I suspect that the tankless will be mounted on the outside. It is much less expensive to have outdoor tankless water hear. It would have been nice to know if these units are plumbed for gas or if the unit only has electricity. Electric tankless water heaters are inefficient.
@@kdockrey I am near Chicago and have never seen an outside water heater. No outside plumbing of heating -pretty sure that would be code violation.
@@skyak4493 I just perused Reddit and evidently people in Chicago have tankless outdoor water heaters. I have several outdoor and indoor tankless water heaters and I prefer the outdoor models.
😂😂😂😂
Store Christmas Tree or (pause)?..... You soo wanted to say Pew-Pews 😂😂😂 Nice save 👏👏👏
Great video ! Just wondering what the R value is. I live in the cold for six months of the year. 🇨🇦
Whack again Chicago is where you are for this video.
Seems like a cute small home. Personally I would want at least 1 more room, for an office. I do like the loft idea, which I would use as storage.
Yeah an office would be nice
Another option to consider. With the myriad building codes across the nation, I’m wondering if this company is able to accommodate each state, county and local codes. Thanks for the information.
I enjoy your videos and your commentary. Might you consider adding the sq ft price and if it includes delivery. Just helps for comparison. 😊
Great point, thanks 🙏🏻
It looks great and makes great use of the space. I'm just not a fan of the glassdoors, especially the one into the bedroom. That long window into your restroom right next to the toilet is a weird option as well unless you plan on having this in the woods facing a cliff.
Bathroom laundry is also good for taking your dirty clothes off and putting them right into the washing machine ❤ personally I like my washer/dryer in the main closet (I'd LOVE IT in the bathroom with everything)... Anyway. You usually don't run the shower and laundry at the same time so it makes sense to me
Where do you keep the broom and vacuum? Electric tea kettle, probably not too close to the sink? Toaster? Coffee grinder? On the whole, I'm thrilled that the kitchen appliances were downsized. I've lived in a 450 sq ft studio with full size kitchen appliances and refrigerator and there was NO counter space left. I don't need 4 burners and a turkey-sized oven if I have no room for prep.
Happiness is warm ginch.
100%