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This Couple's $39k DIY Home is a Financial Masterpiece

Join our newsletter for all things living tiny! https://bit.ly/THT-Newsletter Their Social Media Links: Email James w/ Questions & Comments - [email protected] Interested In Being Featured On The Channel? : http://bit.ly/Tour-Application VIDEO DESCRIPTION: In this inspiring full tour, James and Doreen take you inside their handcrafted, $39,000 off-grid passive solar home—built in just 9 months with 90% of the labor done themselves. This isn't just another DIY project—it's a fully custom, high-efficiency tiny home designed with natural materials, passive solar heating, and reclaimed finishes, all nestled on 35 acres in rural Colorado. 🏡 Whether you're dreaming of building your own tiny home, interested in off-grid living, or looking for ways to drastically cut housing costs—this tour is for you. 🔨 Why They Built It Themselves: Tired of high rent and city life after years in a converted bus Wanted to stay close to family and put down permanent roots Needed an affordable solution to create a forever home Believed in using reclaimed, repurposed, and sustainable materials 💰 What It Cost: Total Build Cost: ~$39,000 Concrete Color Mistake: $3,000 (learn from it!) Well Installation: $17,000 35 Acres of Land in Colorado: $100,000 Ongoing Monthly Expenses: ~$85 gas + $1,500 annual property tax 🧱 Key Design Features: Passive Solar Layout – Oriented for optimal sun exposure and thermal mass Concrete Floors with Custom Linseed Finish – Holds solar heat for night warmth Round Log Spruce Beams & Ponderosa Ceilings – All milled onsite Shou Sugi Ban Charred Wood Siding & Copper Windowsills – Durable & low maintenance Reclaimed Slate Shower & Tadillac Vanity – Handmade Moroccan-inspired bathroom Homemade Masonry Heater Pizza Oven – 12,000 lbs of sand holds radiant heat for days Custom Triangular Kitchen Layout – Max cooking efficiency with repurposed cabinets Commercial Sink with Concrete Drain Slopes – Smart water-conscious design 🌞 Off-Grid Lifestyle: No monthly electricity bill – powered by solar & heated with passive solar mass Minimal maintenance – stucco, copper, and tin roof are built to last 50+ years Rainwater catchment system (with cistern + filtration) Zoned for domestic well use with animals and gardening rights 👩‍❤️‍👨 Built by a Husband & Wife Team: After 46 years of marriage, they’ve mastered the art of teamwork They share how learning to trust each other’s strengths made the build possible Their message: you can do this too—but it will take grit, planning, and patience 🎯 Who This Video Is For: Aspiring DIY homebuilders Off-grid and homesteading enthusiasts Retirees or downsizers seeking debt-free living Fans of reclaimed, natural material construction People curious about passive solar design Anyone who wants to live affordably and intentionally ✅ DIY Building Advice (From Experience): Plan your material purchases early—don’t buy in a panic! Shop from local auctions, salvage yards, and neighbors Live in the area before building to learn zoning, code, and climate Don’t underestimate the labor—DIY is slow but rewarding Customize for your lifestyle—like open closets, multipurpose rooms, and cozy nooks 💬 “It’s kind of like running a marathon... You’ll question it at times, but one little step at a time, the house gets built.” – James If you're dreaming of a handcrafted, affordable, and resilient home, this tour proves it's possible with determination, smart design, and teamwork. Let this build inspire your next step toward a more intentional life. Filmed by -   / brian_bear_butler   Edited by -   / filmbro_   TINY HOME TOURS LINKS: Business Enquiries - [email protected] Subscribe -    / tinyhometours   Facebook -   / tinyhome.tours   Instagram -   / tinyhometours   Newsletter : https://bit.ly/THT-Newsletter Podcast : http://bit.ly/THT-Podcast Apply for a tour : http://bit.ly/Tour-Application LIFE ON THE ROAD IN A SKOOLIE LINKS Life On The Road In A Skoolie Newsletter : http://bit.ly/OGSN-Signup Subscribe For Life On The Road Videos : http://bit.ly/OffGridSkoolieSubscribe 00:00 Introduction 00:12 Custom Built Tiny Home Kitchen 04:57 Custom Build Tiny Home Living Room 09:27 Why They Built A Custom Tiny Home 16:11 Tiny House Desk Area 18:01 Custom Tiny House Laundry Room 21:12 Custom Tiny House Bathroom 22:46 Custom Tiny House Downstairs Bedroom 23:52 Design & Build Aspects of this Custom Tiny House 29:53 Lessons Learned Building a Custom Tiny House