I Live in a Renovated Garage in LA | Tiny House Tour 

Carrie Miller total true, My sister lives una huge home but she is very lonely. I rather have my small home but filled with love, joy and company.

I agree

So true! I love my small space❣🐈

Yes!

Agree!

A large sliding door 😂

That’s literally what she said

yeah exactly :)

Exactly, her garage looks a lot better and cleaner than other studios and apartments in metro cities

@@Maxid1 u destroyed him with FACTS and KNOWLEDGE

Nobody said there was an issue

@@adrilovesadonai, at the beginning of the video she mentions that some people might take issue with living in a garage or that she wasn't looking for pity etc...

@@marieparker2162 yeah, therefore she even said herself it’s not an issue?

She wanna argue so bad😭

@@Vibes6950 I noted this aswell, is why I didn't make a reply comment. Anyone who lives in a Major Expensive City understands that any living situation that you ain't Hmeless you Gucci 🤷🏾‍♀️

Now, that is a great name, "Apartment G"! 😀

"Apartment G"!! I love it. Cozy, small places really make for great memories with loved ones. I have similar memories.❤

My three children and I live in a bedroom in a house after my divorce. I’m trying to make it a tiny home for us and hopefully I can get back on my feet soon! ❤

Hahaha or share the same state/country xD 👀

She’s so lucky to have such a good relationship with the friend that owns the house

Clown

Ikr! My mom wont let me get close to her.. she Barely trusts me and I'm depressed about it.. but I'm just not gonna worry bout it anymore I love her even tho she loves me but doesn't trust and or doesn't want to be close with me.

@@DanielaGREY ahahaha 😂😂😂 so true

And you get to spend extra time with your family, which many people aren't fortunate enough to do. ☺ Save your money and make some memories queen

@@d.c.d.c.8811 so true!

@@d.c.d.c.8811 u right

No prenup ? Glad you had a soft landing. You’ll get back on your feet in no time I’m sure! Goodluck!!!

@@tinajsews2835 not sure why your post keeps going 2X but this girl & her family deserve encouragement and kudos not condemnation. Good job to you. Maybe you can make this a niche or find others who are doing it.

In my opinion people should quickly wash their dishes with hand after putting them in the dish washer. It's just cleaner.

Right cuz mine is for storage...smh.

I refuse to use mines! Hand washing is better to me.

I use mine as a drying rack for the dishes I wash by hand lol

@@LadyBug-sd9sk in my country we don't even use it because it's difficult to get the specific soap for the dishwasher so it's not worth the price and the waste of water and electricity.

If you had a utube channel about that id totally watch it. I think that way of living is awesome

@@melissaockey1346 thank you , will definitely start one soon.

Family. Gotta. EM???

I would watch to. Thats how I grew up. We make our houses with mud bricks and we fetch water and wood to make fire. Best, simple life, which I'm so grateful for.

Yes!!!! Just have to look at the positives, ok to be bummed out sometimes as I’m sure the no running water gets old , but I love your attitude of gratitude ♥️

I hear that!!! My 28 yr old just asked "If I move out and fail can I move back home?". He was serious! I told him ,"There is no IF, on moving out, and you HAD better not fail."

Ej Nicks....😂😂😂 Right!! I just hope he keeps it clean.... what’s with them being so messy...drives me nuts. He will be paying rent 👍🏽

If I were you, I would already to these 😅🤣😅

Lol 😆...

OMG... he may settle there forever! This generation can live in a shed just if it has Wi-Fi 😐 Do not make it very comfortable, they like garages! ... and refrigerators in mom’s kitchen, Wi-Fi, free water in a shower, clean toilet, etc... My son is the same age, after school he said “ I’ll move out for a college and never come back” ... (I was relieved btw ) but few years later he returned to SF ... and “for a while” inhabited his room... casually looking for job, gaming days and nights ... it drove me nuts! 😖 It took me few months to force him to move to his GF place...

Bruh it’s better than my big house 😭

@@louisajp7614 😅

@@louisajp7614 same🤠💀

I totally love this! I would love it! So ......ooooo cute!

... it is nicer.. and bigger than my house 😅

Felt that too

On everything 💙

That was funny.

I was reading this comment right when she said it and was like whoah lol

Me too❤️

القناعة كنز لا يفنى 👏🏻💙

Honestly, I agree. I get along fine with my family now (because I moved out), I had an extremely complicated childhood, and I would never live with them again. I really don’t even like having them visit my house. I have this fear that I’ll end up in a financial situation where I’ll be forced to live with them again, and having them in my space triggers me.

Same. I am my mum's carer and she lives with me (and my adult kids) - literally next door to my dad - but as we were never close it's decidedly uncomfortable just sharing space with them again.

Tru-Dat Tru-Dat.. I miss doing that as well !!!!

I'm sorry for your lost 😔

Sorry Saban ❌

Im sorry for your lost love 😘😘😘😘 praying for you

I'm sorry for you loss. Even though you lost your mom, you were still lucky to have a good mom for the time that you had her. I've never known what its like to have a mom to turn to or to snuggle up with.

Smart kid 😂

@@loveshell6945 Lol He definitely and and very strategic🤣

he probably hopes the cute girl is included.

@@wtfcomments2585 She is, isn’t she??

😂😂

Aw I'm sorry to hear that.

Sending you my condolences ❤️

Take extra gentle care..🙌🏾

NOTHING LIKE LOSING YOUR MAMA. ONE OF THE HARDEST TIMES OF MY LIFE. NOW MY SONS WILL HAVE TO GO THROUGH SUCH PAIN. I HATE THE THOUGHT OF IT, THIS THE REASON I CARRIED HIGH LIFE INSURANCE. I WANTED THEM TO BE ABLE TO TRAVEL TO GET THEIR MINDS OFF THE LOSS BUT THAT WAS STOLEN FROM THEM TOO.

May she rest in Heavenly Peace❤️

Lol right my family and I lived in my uncles Renovated garage for awhile and then my cousin and his family stayed there right after - this ain’t neww

The houses in the US are ridiculously big (outside of major cities). People live in 1000 sqft per person.

Preach!!!

@@Dazak so true, we downsized 5 yrs ago to an 1,100 sq ft home and no regrets. I mean we're getting older and have only one daughter already 19. So why have a big home. It takes sometime getting used to it but hey my mortgage went down to 600 a month saving almost 1,300 a month on a mortgage.

@@Dazak A regular house in my country is about 600 sq feet.

Give it a year or two. You'll get why

Because I have 5 kids 😭😭😭

Because Texas... and also huge firehazard!? Right!?

thank you love

My issue would probably be the price she has to pay for that.

@@debbiesalo6771 fun. I bet you are the only one to say anything about codes. Obviously.... well depending on were this is. Its probably not legal. Thats not a remodeled garage the door is not even insulated. But hey. She has lots of views. So its ok. Lol

How do u know it is economical if u don't even know what it costs to rent? Is water, electricity and garage included? Etc ..

Repent , the kingdom of God is at hand , read your bible for yourself, and pray , there is nothing our there in the world ,ask God to guide and protect you ,if you have any question please ask me , Jesus christ loves you ..

What is needed is affordable housing and laws/regulations and incentives to slow down housing prices. And not just in LA.

Stop voting Democrat.

commiefornia is DONE, UNLESS massive depopulation happens, it's chinese owned too, so you'll never be free there, IMO Cali is finished.

It's against the law in a LOT of places to live in a garage or a shed. That is OVER-REACHING as the government is good at.

It's funny, really. Multi-generational living used to be commonplace in this Country. As the nuclear family dynamic has become less common, this living situation became more and more rare. Now, the cost of living is driving people back to it. Who would have thought that California - of all places - would start becoming the "family values" state...however inadvertently.

Preach!!!!! #SmallAndFullOfLove Apartment 🙏🏽👑💞💜💞💜💞💜💞💜

Same here 😊

@Juliette R she says about the garage

@Juliette R my living space

I like big i never lived in a big house before being broke sucks

When buying a house takes 2 persons income, it's sadly an inevitable outcome in case of divorce. This is the reality of today's market. Also, renting is a waste of money, but impossible to get out of that cycle if you're on your own. Unless you get creative like this family

Living small is the way to go, considering the situation in the world right now.

That is a smart way of living, but wouldn't it be nice to live and not share bathroom and kitchen with anyone. Maybe a RV.

@@bernedettekuteyi3843 idk. I thought of it. My uncle had a manufactured he would have sold me very reasonable! The upkeep, small payment, insurance, all the utilities plus the rental space I don’t think are worth it. Space in the city I live in is about $550-$650 a month and better own the RV outright. Then the utilities and maintenance on it. No as of right now I would rather share a home. It’s funny though we all rarely see each other and the bathroom issue is pretty much a breeze. We work different hours so each of need the bathroom at different times. It actually works pretty good.

In a similar situation after a long time marriage but don't think I could stand roommates but I definitely am wanting a tiny home 💕💕💕

Exactly

When i was younger, i always considered sleeping in the car in the garage for this exact reason you mentioned. ....I’m much older and it still sounds like a great idea. Hahahah

@@hyacinthdibley2420 for real🤣🤣🤣 someone who gets it

A garage door doesn't have insulation so what keeps it was losing heat in winter and air conditioning in summer?

Lol! I know!

Also, I've been trying to answer as many of your questions as possible! Thank you so much for all the positivity on this video, it means a lot :)

wow so strange & coincidental i came across this ard the same time you left this comment. its a pleasant tiny space and i look forward to your new apartment tour! cheers 😊

Is the garage door insulated? Makes a HUGE difference. Also, you are going to HATE living with a roommate. Should have stayed in the garage.

Xena Jada my roommate is a really good friend of mine :) technically i had roommates in the garage too, they were just my family members lol!

That is so sad. You should go back and live with your mom. I hate to think of her being alone. #BraveMom If you are willing to live with a roommate in an apartment, why not let your mom and sister live with you? Keep the family together. I loved your garage video. Subscribing. But if your mom still wants to live in the garage space, tell her to make a RU-vid channel. I would totally love to follow her as she does a garage lifestyle. #NewCalifornian

It's still 100x better than trying to survive in our native countries. I'm glad my parents worked hard to give me food and shelter so I could focus on education.

You were still blessed though, you had a roof over your head and food on the table, that is most than some have. 🥰

But if u stayed in ur country, was it better there?

I grew up in a garage in East L.A ❤️❤️ Love the humble beginnings

@@WhoSfgas glad you persevered

I know I have to

I shared a tiny bedroom with my parents for 2 years. We were poor and my dad was disabled so my mom and I did what we could to survive.

How do they all fit in one bed?

@@anadesbrosses571 her sister sleeps upstairs. Didn't you watch the video?

I can relate to this comment

I slept with my mom too. She past away on Christmas 🙏🏽

Same here, I thought I was so weird bc I didn’t know anyone else who had to share a room with their mom but it’s like having a college roommate except I was in high school & couldn’t sneak boys over 🤣

Me too in my comment i wrote...i slept w Mom till 1 was 14 then sis Kim got married at 18 i move to our Den" right next to mom's room.put a remnant rug down got me some curtains & bedspread..used my uncles old bed..fixed up real cute..finally got my own room at 14 ..but i loved sharing roomw Mom..remembr her tucking me in at 14..soo sweet Mom💙💙💙

@@thetruthforyou1 so sorry sweety

I think that's lovely 😁

It depends where you want to live in California. We bought a home for 130.000 with 59.00 at closing it is possible..we also helped my sons friend buy a home and he made min wage and he paid 60.00 at closing ..dont give up you can buy a home

Uhmmmm....

@@tumelontsewa7451 ??

Do you not like sleeping alone? I have that problem lol I get scared to be alone

@@lupitalopez1233 I used to sleep alone and loved it, but now that my boyfriend and I have been living together for years, I always have someone next to me lol I don’t live at home anymore, so when I visit, we usually end up staying up watching movies and catching up. That’s why I always fall asleep with my mom or my sister, because it gets late so I just end up dozing off.

Weird flex

thank you

I'm interested in tiny living! Do you mind me asking if you rented a spot long term at an RV park in AZ, put it on land, or another alternative? I hope to go tiny at the end of next year and am figuring out what my best options are.

@@lauryn_talks, one of my uncles has a pretty huge land where he already has a huge bussiness house and a casita. They alowed us to keep our RV there. The backyard is having water source and septic tank so we can keep the RV rolling. We didnt have to pay any rent, which was very nice of them and helpul for us. But I would recommend it to anybody who wants to learn to live minimal and healthier. I love it! The only reason we want to upgrade is because we want to have kids and we want to have our own property.

@@aleunameh what a wonderful setup! thanks for your answer!

that is so sweet

There comes a time when you stop sharing a bed with your son. 😊

Add mirrors and lots of lighting shining towards the ceiling to give illusion of sunlight above, keep your favorite type of music always playing. Stay outside as much as possible and exercise. Little things will help you endure the situation as it provides a roof.

Same. It feels weird to sleep alone, almost discomforting

It’s very common in some cultures too. When I had flat mates some off them used to sleep in the same bed, despite having their own bed and own room. They said they were not used to sleeping alone. I’m the opposite. I can’t even have flat mates anymore. 😂

It’s so weird that is me too like I’m married now and if my husband isn’t home I can’t sleep I’m so use to sleeping with another person

@@ImGonnaBeFmous I hate being alone in bed bcuz, I'm divorced now but, when I was married I was fine! Now, I have my cat sleeping w/me! 😊

Same 25 and still sharing a room with my twin, California specifically Bay Area is extreme expensive.

We do it and it makes life very easy. My mom and grown kid lives here. Everyone works different work shifts so it’s rare to all be awake at the same time. It works and the bills get paid pretty easily.

So..would your husband agree it was a bonding experience?

This is many years ago but when I was born my parents & I lived with my grandparents & 2 uncles & 1 aunt in a 3 bedroom apt. In NY

@@rubyoro0 why tf you asking about her husband?

지우 I don’t think it was meant rudely or sexually or whatever 😒 probably meant it as a question because most ppl complain about “the annoying, terrible in laws”. 🤷‍♀️

Wow. This is such an amazing story. thank you so much for sharing

you lived in half a garage? wow that is amazing

@@pinkiesue849 🙂 We did! It was actually pretty cool. Something we both remember fondly.

In what state?

Innit!!! 🤷🏽‍♀️

Where can I buy the modular dining table??

@@nilsagomez1 it’s from Ikea! Not super cheap but maybe you’ll be okay with that :)

I was thinking the same thing, and this garage is a four bedroom home in comparison to ours lool

@@nilsagomez1 Looks like IKEA

thank you

The building dept would not allow this till a few years back They would force the homeowner to remove Any. ADU Now they cant deny the permits for Additional Dwelling Units If they are for special needs!! They still try to say ita "illegal" Nice Reno!!

Literally same

my mom really appreciated this reference btw

I lived in a Corolla WITH a 70 lb dog for a while. Lol. Surprisingly, I felt more peaceful there than I'd ever felt in a big traditional house. Now I live back in a normal-sized house but would far prefer a "tiny house." Even this garage-house seems a bit big for me. :) But I LOVE that she has her mom and sister with her, is in college, and rents from a family friend. That's "Livin' Large" really. :)

@@apada5237 that’s awesome. Living in the van down by the river was the best. Now I live in a house with my girlfriend and her two kids. It’s the worst. I highly advise people against it especially if the little girl is a bratty little spoiled acting shit hahah.

@@ronburgandy7571 aw, poor little girl. Lol. All kids are crappy periodically. She'll probably turn out to be the one you get along with best on down the road. :) But yes, I can absolutely believe life in the van at the river was great. That was actually my "dream home" while in the Corolla. Sounds funny but its true. Very few stresses living that way.

@Koriander Yander Oh, I'm sorry about that.

Single mothers are leeches. It’s sad they need you for their retirement. It’s an awful thing to do to your kids.

It's a roof over your head and a warm bed .

That's for sure!!!

I know I couldn't unh unhhhh NOPE

True, but I don’t think they’re wealthy. She even said that for her family it was too expensive to rent houses in LA. And it just helps them save a lot more money by doing this.

@@constantine7953 although they may not even be poor, her mom probably has a good normal job, LA is just extremely expensive

Wow

This kind of space is very stressful, no privacy, no natural light, no moving space, big mess everywhere even if they clean up every corner. do not answer me that it is better than nothing, because this, besides being obvious, is not the salient point of your comment.

For real,I love it....

comfy

Right

Not really.

Calif. Has had quite an exodus of folks, due to it being so expensive to live in, I've heard.

This is what happens when you have Dem after Dem running (ruining) the state. NEWSOME!! Practicalities of finance and public safety are thrown out the window because of folks using the monies of the middle class to fund their personal pet projects, which usually puts money in their pockets while taking it from yours, and their newest way to enslave the lower classes (welfare). They forget about getting folks off of drugs and the streets and getting them real help (mental). Do any of you remember the bridge to nowhere in Alaska? I think that Congressman(?) just wanted funding for that project to get re-elected. He had to show that he was bringing money back to his state, it didn't matter that it was a useless pet project. What that money could have done in Alaska versus where it went was probably bordering on the criminal. Dems are always spend, spend, spend. And they always reach into YOUR pocket book to do it. At the end of the day, you get booted to the curb while they move up in square footage, how much they have in their off shore accounts and how many people they have on hand to ensure their personal safety and that of their family. Usually their safety issues involves the carrying of arms. But they want to take yours away. And there you have the Dems in a nutshell. Do as I say, not as I do. Could I just say "politicians"? Yes. But the Dems demonstrate my position to the tee over and over again without even blinking. If I could do what someone did (poop on a driveway) to show my utter disapproval of the targeted person I would. I believe they are a heaping helping of excrement in the way that they conduct themselves behind closed doors and the way in which they have enriched themselves while making us poorer and less safe.

Speaking of California, if you are not living in a big city like Los Angeles or San Francisco or many high cost living areas, there are places and affordable homes either for rent or buying to live comfortably. I understand each of us has different living demands due to personal preference or jobs or social. I pay less than $1200 for my two story home in 2282 sq ft in central California. I feel bad to see people pay more for just a studio or on bedroom apartment.

@@napamoonlight9997 It was republicans who eliminated mental health care and gentrified the cities. But do go off.

Agree. I grew up in CA and we always had to either live with ppl or have ppl live with us. We moved to TX to finally be able to afford a house alone.

Congrats!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

omfg you're a genius

OK, this made me LAUGH!

Like in Friends 🤣

Keegan Markuson 👍👍👍

😆

Same here but I would have to but his toilet in with shower 🚿

You should charge him rent so he can get used to bills... But put that money aside for him when he's ready to go!

If we have any country after all this.

@@netta358able Why not let him use one inside the home?

do it!

I'm a single mom with 1 child and we live in a studio, we do what we have to to make things work :)

I am a single mom with 1 child with a 1 bedroom. I gave him the bedroom and I have my bed in the living room like a studio.

@@dominizzle The resiliency of sole providers is the best. Did the same for my son to attend a great high school.

You are so right, be happy and be blessed. Put the kids in the bedroom with twin beds. Decorate the room. Buy a let- out- sofa for the living room where you sleep. It can work for all three of you.

@@dominizzle-that’s what I did with my son when he was born. I did it for 4 years. Believe it or not I was able to save for a down payment on a home. All I needed was $1,800. In a good suburban neighborhood. I bought it from an investor. I love my home. Single parents there’s so many options you have. I was changing my Credit up at the same time. My son is now 41 years old. I’m showing my 28 year old what to do as well.

that's so sweet

Are you all saving for a property.

Very cute

@AveolarD The landscaping isn't the point. Its how expensive living in LA is. Go look up house prices in a decent neighborhood in LA on zillow.

@AveolarD 🙄😑

@AveolarD sis they meant location

I live in an upscale neighborhood, but almost everyone in this neighborhood is about 3 familes under one roof. No one can afford these house on their own. And that's totally fine👍❤

@@breezeh1127 guess they are not "single family homes" any more. Lol kind of sucks for the neighbors that can aford to have one family in their home.

@@c7adventures376 There are 58 homes total in the neighborhood (all brand new homes, most not even a year old yet) and everyone knows everyone else. No one is bothered or offended by each others situations.(We are one of the families that are blessed enough to be able to afford one family under one roof, but we have 5 children, so we are huge) We all abide by HOA regs and live happily. It's an amazing community that is more a family. We all look out for each other and we all gather on our lawns in the front at night and talk and enjoy each other ( before covid) All of our kids play and we all get along. These are all families that work in DC and commute together or ride the train together too. Very high paying jobs, but takes many to run and pay for a household in this area.

@@breezeh1127 as long as everyone is ok with it. Most HOAs have a policy on multiple families in a home or even guest for that matter. But as long as everyone knows the rules, then everyone knows what they are getting into.

But have you seen rent lately? My husband and I make over 70k a year and couldn't afford a decent place to rent.