Building a Tiny House with April Wilkerson in 7 Days

My best friend April Wilkerson and I built the outer shell of a Tiny House in the woods in just SEVEN DAYS with only a few battery operated tools. We carried everything into the forest by hand and built this 8x16 design we came up with ourselves.

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[AprilWilkerson]

This is so great. Makes me super happy watching the video and remembering how much fun we had. : D Love you Annie. You're the coolest best friend I could hop for.

[foresterboy]

You two are a force to be reckoned with. I was in construction for 20 yrs. Nothing makes me more happy than women who are so capable. I know it's only making frames, floors and a single side sloped roof but there are millions of men out there who cannot do this so it's a big high five to all the women who can. Brilliant work ladies.

[officialdulcegomez]

This is what I been telling my hole family! Let’s get land and build our tiny homes as we desire. I want to make this happen for myself, my parents, and my children. And my future children 💕💜
With amazing veggies, fruits, and fresh eggs 🥚

[tombraider]

I must have watched 40 or more DIY videos from all these construction dudes just trying to decide and learn what type of shed, foundation, and design I wanted. I spent hours on YouTube. Then in about 5 minutes of watching these two gals nail up this little house, I instantly new what I needed to do!. Unbelievable!! Thanks ladies. Well done. 👍👍

[alize]

I’m trying to build a 480ft^2home for my family and these videos are really helping me! My father used to build houses from scratch, but he passed away when I was 12. I wish he was around to help me with it, but hopefully the talent to build is in my blood! Wish me luck :)

[jyilibean]

Was looking for a tiny house idea and I ended up learning how to value my relationships... thank you

[elijahmascarenas]

I am a 10 year old boy and you guys are a big inspiration on me thank you guys so much!!!!

[desenhoaplicado]

Hello my name is Adriano De Luca and I am an engineering professor at a university here in Brazil.
We love your work.
I took the liberty of showing this video to my students who are also developing a small smart and sustainable house, but built in aluminum.
Your work showed how good planning with good humor and tranquility (at least this is the feeling of the video) is possible to do beautiful things Congratulations and thank you very much

[gordonclark]

If only I had had friends prepared to help instead of being 'unavailable' when I needed some assistance. The good thing about these videos is that it shows how some things can be done without aid. Great job girls.

[andries]

I've watched some of April's videos and I've never though to say this but I'm clad to see women following their dreams and not worrying about people's criticism, great video thanks a lot

[kashkaaniaspen]

Thank you for sharing! you give me hope that I can pull this off and make a tiny house for me and my son.

[HouseImprovements]

Wonderful job ladies! I have been a subscriber of Aprils for sometime now and have come across your channel with the connection to her. You have a great channel and I am now a subscriber! Great work here!

[melodywelsh]

I’ve been helping my nephew build a tiny house. I know how much work it takes and you guys make it look easy.

[GrahamOrm]

Just retiring having been in the industry all my life and I found this video inspiring. Well done girls, fantastic job!

[conniem]

This is very inspiring. I enjoyed watching the step by step progress. There’s something about watching women do the build that gets me motivated to do my own build. Your mom gave you excellent advice....choose your friends wisely. So important in how your life turns out. You girls are too cool for words! ❤️

[TheRealTerrellBrownB]

Loved hearing about your relationship with your mom, and how it inspired you to create your new home 🏡. You have some amazing friends behind your belt, thank you April 💕

[wally]

April is so skillful. Perfect team work. well done ladies. Looking forward to seeing the interior setting of this tiny house.

[raynoladominguez]

Nice job, you two work well together. I loved hearing you talk about your mother, I got a little misty eyed and wistful; having lost my mother four years ago. I still miss my parents everyday. I would encourage everyone to spend as much time as you can with those you love. Your mother’s advice to you is sound and I am sure that your mother is going to be thrilled with the tiny house that you are building with your love. Bravo and applause.

[vaughantimes]

Such a nice affirmation of your Mom. Warms a parent’s heart to hear that from their daughter. Looking forward to seeing it finished and photos of your Mom staying there! Blessings on you and April in all your endeavours.

[mikejohn]

I've got years of const experience and enjoyed watching you two think ahead. Actually, you two could have raised the walls alone but it will come to you later ... that's the fun of it, laughing at how hard we sometimes make things so work smarter not harder and it was fun watching, thanks.