At 19, Josh Jones found an ingenious solution to circumvent the prohibitive prices of real estate market British. Unable to afford accommodation, this young landscaper from Tunbridge Wells transformed the garage from his parents into a cozy apartment for him and his girlfriend, with a budget of less than 18.000
euros. This audacious project, which he documented on TikTok
(see video below)captivated Internet users, fascinated by his resourcefulness and determination.
In a period where young people struggle to access property, this young man has demonstrated remarkable determination and ingenuity, combining self-taught learning and money-saving tips. “ Renting is ridiculously expensive and was never an option for me. », Confided the main person concerned, who decided to take matters into his own hands. For eight months he renovated the space
almost entirely on their own, subcontracting only the electrical, plumbing and plastering.
Transforming a garage into a house: a challenge met with ingenuity
« I learned to do everything on YouTubebecause I have worked in construction since I was 16 years old. “, he explained. Its transformation required
rebuild the roofinsulate the walls, add a kitchen and a bathroom, and make the space moisture-proof. The project was carried out with surgical precision. Josh maximized every dollar spent, salvaging materials from Facebook
Marketplacewhere he found a sink, washing machine and second-hand tiles.
He even sold the old one garage door to finance a new entrance door. “ I leveled the garage floor, we made it moisture proof and added drainage. I added walls, kitchen, bathroom and living room “, he detailed. However, he does not hide the fact that certain aspects were particularly arduous :
« The most difficult part of the project was the drainage. We had to dig a hole over a meter deep, and I dug too deep, breaking a pipe I didn't need. I had to replace it. »
From the family garage to an ambitious future project
Today the apartment has everything necessary : a bathroom, a bedroom, a kitchen and a warm living space. Josh even allocated 800 euros for decoration to make this minimalist space welcoming. The final result has impressed Internet userswho did not hesitate to salute his ingenuity and his spirit of initiative. “ To be honest, everyone is a winner. It helps you manage your own space and
adds value at your parents' house “wrote one user. “ Well done to you!
It's superb. Your own space to grow
», added another.
Josh doesn't plan to stop there. After moving in with his girlfriend, he plans to live in this accommodation for several years, while saving to buy your own house. “ I can see myself living here for the next 10 years. I don't see why I wouldn't do it. When I told my friends what I was doing, they were…
super impressed “, he said. Building on this first experience, he has a new ambitious project: start a business with his brother and father to transform other garages into housing.
A bus transformed into a traveling café
The young man also embarked on other major projects. Under the name of “ Professional Idiots »Josh Jones, Toby Jones and Maddy Harris transformed an old
double decker bus into a mobile café called The
Moving Mug. This project, born to help their barista friend Luke Derbyshire to start your businesshas captivated millions of viewers on TikTok and Instagram. Abandoned in a vehicle cemetery, the bus was in poor condition: torn seats, rotten floors, broken electricity and a gaping hole in the roof. With a budget of 30,000 euros and a boundless imagination, the trio renovated everything.
They reused original elements : the wheel arches became cake stands and the bell bars became table legs, while leaving the steering wheel functional to allow Luke to drive the cafe. Located near the Hawk and Berry pub, The Moving
Mug has become a symbol of creativity and friendship, attracting the curious and lovers of good coffee.
