In the face of a global housing crisis, Shane—a devoted father—set out to build an affordable, sustainable tiny home for himself and his young daughter. With just AUD$35,000 (around US$23,000) and a whole lot of determination, Shane hand-built this beautiful, off-grid tiny house using clever material sourcing and smart design.
Almost everything in the home was built by Shane himself. From salvaged materials to repurposed fittings, this DIY build proves that you don’t need a massive budget to create a warm, functional, and beautiful living space. By doing the work himself and prioritising simplicity, Shane was able to achieve something extraordinary.
The tiny house is also a thoughtful example of incorporating solar passive design principles into a tiny house build. This was inspired by Shane’s father who started the tiny home build together with Shane and who had a real passion for solar passive design. Tragically, Shane’s dad passed away before the home was complete, and finishing the home became part of Shane’s grieving process.
The home is adorned with carved Emu footprints, which is symbolic of his father. Male Emu’s raise their young after they hatch, so this is not only symbolic of Shane’s father’s input into the house, but also Shane’s own journey as a father to his young daughter.
This tiny house is more than just a clever build on a tight budget—it’s a reflection of resilience, family, and what’s possible when you build with heart and intention.
To find out more about Shane’s art, you can find him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shane.artisan/
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Presented and Produced by: Bryce Langston
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We all know that prices keep going up. A trip to the hardware store today can be eye watering. As a result many of even the DIY builds now cost well into the 6 figure range. Shane's story is really inspiring. He has been able to build a brilliant home for him and his daughter at a really great price. Thrift, ingenuity and perseverance have lead to the creation of this brilliant home. We hope you enjoy the tour! With love, Bryce & Rasa
Two wonderful people. Two wise and noble spirits. Love the interaction! Thank you for bringing hope, inspiration and happiness into our world. May God bless both of you.
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What a beauty. ❤
I love everything about the home especially that his father helps him build it before he passed. However the cutest thing is the tic tac toe board that is wall art I have never seen a hanging game that you could play on the wall like that. You could even do the same thing with a checkerboard😊
What an amazing artist!
I would love to own his art❤❤❤❤❤❤
Recognised Shane as he is a very talented artist here. To see his creativity used to sustain his family functionally is fantastic.
WOW so many talents and so resourceful. A true reflection of the say 'home is where the heart is.' Insightful to hear of the considerations for an Australian climate
It's a beautiful home he created. I loved it. ❤❤❤
Love how humble he is, it's refreshing ✨️ to see a father so thoughtful of his daughters well-being and the environment ❤️.
The artwork that he's traded for is gorgeous and adds to the story of his life.
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful story with us ❤
I really like his layout! I’d like a bathroom, but, that’s about it. I love the gas stove, is that an antique or new? Thank you for sharing!
Bravo Shane, love your work and your home. Love your use of mixed colour bond….. Brilliant !
Really enjoyed hearing this young man explain the reasoning behind the choices he made for his TH build so much expertise and wisdom obviously gained from his late father and which he in turn can pass on to his child. Best wishes from Scotland 🏴
Head and heart in perfect balance… What a beautiful place ❤ Well done!
Such a likeable guy. ….lovely place to live in the woods.
Shane truly has life figured out. Shows in his relationships to everything: his daughter, his father, his home, his surroundings, his art, his work, his community. Need more men like this in the world. Oh, and the tiny house is great too!
Good choice of nailgun with the M18, mate. Arguably the best until Hikoki recently put out a lighter one with similar power, buy we'll see how long it lasts in the field. Good on you for being a greatbdad, too! <3
I rarely ever leave comments, but this particular tiny house really appealed to me. And I appreciate Shane's desire to Upcycle materials for his build. Always enjoy watching your videos, Bryce ✌
Beautiful relationship, great buid and much respect sir.
Where is the bathroom ?
Such a great way of growing up for his little girl, what a loving and conscious father he is. He creates beauty instead of of a materialistic plastic world which most kids have to endure nowadays. Another very touching episode, thank you for sharing!
In my opinion, this is a top-tier tiny home build. From the carefully sourced materials to the handcrafted construction, everything reflects thoughtful design and a deep sense of heart and purpose.
❤ Great video as always.. the only thing that bothers me is the lack of a bathroom 🛁.. I need to pee at least twice per night.. how do they manage?
What a lovely life for the daughter – it’s a joy to see her running around free and happy!
Very inspiring, you can see he lived thru some rough stuff, but here he is, still persevering and thriving in a nice home he built with his daughter. 💕
Nice. But not enough windows for me.
I just love this channel, whenever I need some peace and inspiration, I‘m watching your Tiny House Videos! One day I will have one, too. Thank you for your time and work 🧡🍃
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