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Conversations on how to plan, build, and live the tiny life. Ethan Waldman from thetinyhouse.net gives you the chance to get inside the heads of tiny house luminaries and every day tiny house dwellers so you can plan, build and live the tiny house life you’ve been dreaming of. Discover how you can create a tiny lifestyle that includes owning your own home, whether it’s a tiny house on wheels, van, or camper that you can take with you, or just a sweet tiny cabin in the mountains. Ethan built his own tiny house on wheels in 2012 and has been educating other tiny house hopefuls ever since. His flagship resource, Tiny House Decisions has been widely recommended by tiny house experts as a must-read how to guide to planning a successful tiny house. From tiny house heating, plumbing, and composting toilets, to building a tiny house for cheap, DIY techniques and more. Subscribe if you are ready to start YOUR tiny house journey.

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Conversations on how to plan, build, and live the tiny life. Ethan Waldman from thetinyhouse.net gives you the chance to get inside the heads of tiny house luminaries and every day tiny house dwellers so you can plan, build and live the tiny house life you’ve been dreaming of. Discover how you can create a tiny lifestyle that includes owning your own home, whether it’s a tiny house on wheels, van, or camper that you can take with you, or just a sweet tiny cabin in the mountains. Ethan built his own tiny house on wheels in 2012 and has been educating other tiny house hopefuls ever since. His flagship resource, Tiny House Decisions has been widely recommended by tiny house experts as a must-read how to guide to planning a successful tiny house. From tiny house heating, plumbing, and composting toilets, to building a tiny house for cheap, DIY techniques and more. Subscribe if you are ready to start YOUR tiny house journey.

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English

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The Effort to Legalize Tiny Homes and Create a National Standard

11/17/2023
As the president of THIA and the director of Government relations for the American Tiny House Association, Dan Fitzpatrick is at the forefront of the movement to legalize tiny homes as a viable housing option in the United States. In this episode, we'll dive into the progress being made in legalizing tiny homes, the collaboration between Tiny Home Industry Association and the International Code Council, and the challenges faced in navigating zoning constraints for placing tiny houses. We'll also discuss the importance of working with local leaders to bring about change, as well as Dan's work with Vera Struck and the introduction of a bill to legalize tiny homes in Massachusetts. Whether you're a tiny house enthusiast or simply curious about the movement, this episode will provide valuable insights into the future of legal tiny homes. In This Episode: 🏠 Legalizing Tiny Homes: Dan has been working with state and municipalities to legalize tiny homes This Week's Sponsor: PrecisionTemp: We spoke with John and Fin Kernohan from the United Tiny House Association, they have a total of three PrecisionTemp On Demand hot water heaters. PrecisionTemp professionally installed all three of the Kernohan’s water heaters and now they have an on demand supply of endless hot water. These units are suitable for any tiny lifestyle and are available for propane or natural gas. PrecisionTemp is offering $100 off any unit plus free shipping when use the coupon code THLP. So head over to precisiontemp.com and use the coupon code THLP at checkout for $100 off any unit. Thank you so much to PrecisionTemp for sponsoring our show. Visit www.thetinyhouse.net/285 for full show notes, links and resources. Support the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherGoogle PodcastsMore... Follow Ethan. MastodonInstagramPinterestFacebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!

Duration:00:35:38

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Investing in Your DIY Skills: Turning Van Life into a Profitable Venture

11/3/2023
Nate Murphy is an adventurous builder and filmmaker who has taken on not just one, but countless incredible projects, converting several vans into cozy living spaces and renovating a centuries old house in the beautiful Pyrenees Mountains. In our conversation, Nate shares his experience of building a van from scratch, documenting every step of the process with over 100 hours of footage. Nate also opens up about the intense filming process, and the unique aspects of van conversion that make it both intimidating and incredibly cool. But that's not all, Nate goes beyond the van, sharing the captivating story of renovating a 250 year old house in the scenic Pyrenees, we'll hear about the demanding and rewarding journey of bringing new life to this historical gem. Whether you're curious about van conversions, tiny house living, or the challenges of renovating an old house, this episode has something for everyone. In This Episode: This Week's Sponsor: PrecisionTemp: We spoke with John and Fin Kernohan from the United Tiny House Association, they have a total of three PrecisionTemp On Demand hot water heaters. PrecisionTemp professionally installed all three of the Kernohan’s water heaters and now they have an on demand supply of endless hot water. These units are suitable for any tiny lifestyle and are available for propane or natural gas. PrecisionTemp is offering $100 off any unit plus free shipping when use the coupon code THLP. So head over to precisiontemp.com and use the coupon code THLP at checkout for $100 off any unit. Thank you so much to PrecisionTemp for sponsoring our show. Visit www.thetinyhouse.net/nate-murphy for full show notes, links and resources. Support the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherGoogle PodcastsMore... Follow Ethan. MastodonInstagramPinterestFacebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!

Duration:00:50:06

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Tiny House Dweller Reluctantly Becomes Lobbyist to Legalize Movable Tiny Houses

10/20/2023
I met Vera a decade ago and we were both invited to speak at Deek Diedrickson's Tiny House workshop in Connecticut. She explained that my first pictures of my tiny house that I built in 2012 with rain screen inspired her to deep dive into everything from thermal bridging to mold mitigation for the build of her silver bullet tiny house. When Vera takes on a project or issue you can bet she's thorough, persistent, and resilient. Vera has been on our podcast twice before, last time she discussed pandemic tiny house living at the very beginning of 2020. Today, she will help us learn about her process of becoming an active participant in democracy to legalize the very housing product she's lived in for over a decade in Massachusetts. In This Episode: This Week's Sponsor: PrecisionTemp: We spoke with John and Fin Kernohan from the United Tiny House Association, they have a total of three PrecisionTemp On Demand hot water heaters. PrecisionTemp professionally installed all three of the Kernohan’s water heaters and now they have an on demand supply of endless hot water. These units are suitable for any tiny lifestyle and are available for propane or natural gas. PrecisionTemp is offering $100 off any unit plus free shipping when use the coupon code THLP. So head over to precisiontemp.com and use the coupon code THLP at checkout for $100 off any unit. Thank you so much to PrecisionTemp for sponsoring our show. Visit www.thetinyhouse.net/verastruck for full show notes, links and resources. Support the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherGoogle PodcastsMore... Follow Ethan. MastodonInstagramPinterestFacebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!

Duration:00:35:46

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Discovering the Joys and Challenges of Living on a Tugboat

10/6/2023
Pamela has a fascinating story to share about her life aboard a 100 year old tugboat called the Zenia Sophia. From the day before she got married, Pamela and her husband Ulrich have made this boat their home, raising their two daughters on board, creating a unique and adventurous lifestyle. We'll dive into their journey from the challenges of finding moorage for their 65 foot long boat, to the exhilaration of a rocky crossing. We'll also learn about the importance of supervising children around bodies of water and get a glimpse into the vibrant liveaboard community on the Pacific Northwest Coast. In This Episode: Visit thetinyhouse.net/282 for full show notes and additional photos. This Week's Sponsor: You might be looking for more support, more information, and more interaction on your tiny house journey. My online community called Tiny House Engage is going to be opening for registration for the first time since June. That is coming Tuesday, October 10. Inside of the community, I am there answering questions, there are people living in tiny houses answering questions, people who are currently building or buying tiny houses, and tiny dreamers who are just starting their journeys. All getting together, supporting each other, talking tiny and hanging out at some really cool weekly live events that we host inside the community. If you think this might be of interest to you, you can head over to thetinyhouse.net/engage to get on the waitlist and I will send you an email as soon as everything opens up again. I'm looking forward to meeting you inside of the community. Support the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherGoogle PodcastsMore... Follow Ethan. MastodonInstagramPinterestFacebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!

Duration:00:46:24

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Toilet Types for Tiny Houses

9/29/2023
The type of toilet you choose to install in your tiny home will definitely affect things like your budget, your other systems, and your ability to travel. It's a question that I get from time to time, so I thought I would share this short and informational session with you. I am talking through what I chose for my tiny house, the different types of toilets that exist, how they work, and the pros and cons of each. In This Episode: Links and Resources Tiny House SummitAll Access PassHumanure Handbook by Joseph JenkinsThere’s No Such Thing as a Composting Toilet with Humanure Handbook Author Joe Jenkins on the Tiny House Lifestyle Podcast Full show notes, links and resources can be found at https://www.thetinyhouse.net/toilet-types This Week's Sponsor: Tiny House Engage brings together tiny house hopefuls and DIYers to share plans and resources, learn from each other’s challenges and mistakes, and celebrate our successes so that we can feel less alone while we build faster, safer, smarter, cheaper homes and embrace the tiny house lifestyle. Whether you’re a tiny house dreamer who is still figuring out all the systems, plans, and everything you need to go into your tiny house, or if you’re actively building, Tiny House Engage has the resources for you. There are professional contractors in the community here to answer your questions about plumbing, electricity, and ventilation, and there’s also plenty of interaction between members. If you need some encouragement or just need to know how someone else solved a problem, you’ll get those answers in Tiny House Engage. I’m also very active in the community, answering questions and keeping an eye on things, so if you want to interact with me, this is a great way to do it. To learn more and register for Tiny House Engage, go to thetinyhouse.net/engage. Support the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherGoogle PodcastsMore... Follow Ethan. MastodonInstagramPinterestFacebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!

Duration:00:20:47

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On Demand Hot Water for Tiny Homes: Discovering PrecisionTemp's Innovative Solutions

9/15/2023
Gerry Wolter is an inventor and entrepreneur who has revolutionized tankless hot water systems for small and tiny houses. His company, PrecisionTemp, offers innovative and American made water heating solutions for both heat and hot water. From onboard hot water for sailors to portable heaters for firefighters and tiny house tankless heaters, Gerry has done it all. Today, he's here to share his expertise on compact cutting-edge heating solutions for the tiny house movement. We’ll talk through the different models that PrecisionTemp offers and discuss why you might choose one over the other. Plus, we discuss hydronic heat and why it’s an option more people should consider. If you're planning to build a tiny home you won't want to miss this episode. So, let's dive in and learn from Gerry Wolter. In This Episode: This Week's Sponsor: PrecisionTemp: We spoke with John and Fin Kernohan from the United Tiny House Association, they have a total of three PrecisionTemp On Demand hot water heaters. PrecisionTemp professionally installed all three of the Kernohan’s water heaters and now they have an on demand supply of endless hot water. These units are suitable for any tiny lifestyle and are available for propane or natural gas. PrecisionTemp is offering $100 off any unit plus free shipping when use the coupon code THLP. So head over to precisiontemp.com and use the coupon code THLP at checkout for $100 off any unit. Thank you so much to PrecisionTemp for sponsoring our show. Full show notes at www.thetinyhouse.net/gerry-wolter Support the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherGoogle PodcastsMore... Follow Ethan. MastodonInstagramPinterestFacebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!

Duration:00:42:46

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Creating Financial Security in a Tiny House: Insights from a Certified Financial Planner

9/8/2023
Laura Lynch is a certified financial planner who specializes in helping people financially execute their plans to go tiny. Laura shares her insights on the unique aspects of tiny living, including the financial considerations and the importance of creating a supportive community for the longterm. She also opens up about her own journey towards embracing the tiny lifestyle and aligning all aspects of her life to her authentic self. We'll discuss the financial questions and challenges that arise when it comes to tiny houses, such as loans, and prioritizing sweat equity. It's going to be an eye-opening conversation, so let's dive in and explore the world of Less House, More Moolah, with Laura Lynch. In This Episode: This Week's Sponsor: PrecisionTemp: We spoke with John and Fin Kernohan from the United Tiny House Association, they have a total of three PrecisionTemp On Demand hot water heaters. PrecisionTemp professionally installed all three of the Kernohan’s water heaters and now they have an on demand supply of endless hot water. These units are suitable for any tiny lifestyle and are available for propane or natural gas. PrecisionTemp is offering $100 off any unit plus free shipping when use the coupon code THLP. So head over to precisiontemp.com and use the coupon code THLP at checkout for $100 off any unit. Thank you so much to PrecisionTemp for sponsoring our show. Visit www.thetinyhouse.net/laura-lynch for full show notes, links and resources. Support the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherGoogle PodcastsMore... Follow Ethan. MastodonInstagramPinterestFacebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!

Duration:00:34:44

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The Journey to Building an Affordable Tiny House Community

9/1/2023
Jinkie Echols is an incredible advocate for affordable housing and the founder of Peace Wind, a successful tiny house community in Cocoa Florida. Jinkie shares her remarkable journey and the lessons she's learned along the way, from buying raw land, to getting codes and zoning changed, all the way to developing the houses and opening for business. With her experience as a builder, developer, and landlord of her own tiny house community, Jinkie has firsthand insights into the challenges and rewards of creating an affordable and diverse community. Jinkie's passion for community building and the unique perspective she brings to this male dominated field make this episode a must listen. Sit back and prepare to be inspired as we explore the world of affordable housing and tiny house communities with Jinkie Echols. In This Episode: This Week's Sponsor: PrecisionTemp: We spoke with John and Fin Kernohan from the United Tiny House Association, they have a total of three PrecisionTemp On Demand hot water heaters. PrecisionTemp professionally installed all three of the Kernohan’s water heaters and now they have an on demand supply of endless hot water. These units are suitable for any tiny lifestyle and are available for propane or natural gas. PrecisionTemp is offering $100 off any unit plus free shipping when use the coupon code THLP. So head over to precisiontemp.com and use the coupon code THLP at checkout for $100 off any unit. Thank you so much to PrecisionTemp for sponsoring our show. http://precisiontemp.com Support the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherGoogle PodcastsMore... Follow Ethan. MastodonInstagramPinterestFacebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!

Duration:00:46:56

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Creating the Perfect Tiny Kitchen: FOTILE’s Micro Appliances for the Tiny House Lifestyle

8/25/2023
This episode features special guest, Jason Gastman, the new business development manager for FOTILE America. We discuss Jason's role in bringing FOTILE appliances into the mainstream markets, making them a premier choice for appliances with premium retailers, architects, and builders. Jason has been focusing on providing high quality appliances such as hoods, ovens, and cooktops to the tiny house community and upscale compact living spaces. One of their standout products is the in-sink dishwasher, which has gained popularity in the tiny home and ADU builder markets due to its compact, ergonomic, and energy efficient design. We'll be talking about the challenges of promoting these products and how FOTILE sets itself apart from other brands in terms of quality, design, and innovative features. In This Episode: This Week's Sponsor: FOLTILE: FOTILE’s new two-in-one in-sink dishwasher is bringing convenience back into your tiny lifestyle. It's a dishwasher built into a sink and perfect for tiny house living. The efficient design saves cabinet space and fits perfectly into a standard 36 inch cabinet base, making it ideal for tiny homes. But it's not just about saving space, it is also about saving time and water with a quick twenty minute wash cycle, saving nearly 50% of the water a regular dishwasher would consume. FOTILE is offering Tiny House Lifestyle Podcast listeners a special extended five year limited warranty. Visit us.fotileglobal.com/thlp to learn more and purchase your FOTILE two-in-one in-sink dishwasher today. Disclaimer: 5-Year warranty is exclusive for THLP listeners. To register, customer must register their product warranty on FOTILE website, and enter "thlp" as purchase channel to be eligible. Support the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherGoogle PodcastsMore... Follow Ethan. MastodonInstagramPinterestFacebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!

Duration:00:31:39

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The 3 Keys to Parking Your Tiny House Legally in Colorado

8/18/2023
Tracy Manchego-Baker, is the co-founder of Tiny Building Experts based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Tracy and her husband Austin have built a reputation as experienced ethical and high quality tiny home builders, with Austin leading the way by being part of almost 500 Tiny House builds since 2014. They also serve as industry consultants and subject matter experts supporting tiny home initiatives both locally and nationally for building code standards and navigating the placement of tiny homes legally. If you've heard the recent news out of Colorado regarding new Tiny House regulations, you'll be happy to know that Tracy served on the committee to help create them and she'll walk us through exactly what the new law does and doesn't do. Stay tuned to discover more insights from Tracy Manchego-Baker of Tiny Building Experts. In This Episode: Find the full episode show notes, photos, and links at thetinyhouse.net/276 Support the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherGoogle PodcastsMore... Follow Ethan. MastodonInstagramPinterestFacebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!

Duration:00:45:04

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Tiny Dreams on a Budget: Navigating Construction as Your Own Contractor

8/11/2023
Laura Kuntz is an elementary school teacher and a mother of three grown daughters. She's here to share her journey of building her own tiny house. Since high school Laura has been obsessed with the idea of living in a small home and now as an empty nester, she finally had the perfect opportunity to make her dream a reality. In this episode, Laura walks us through the steps she took to go from being a tiny house enthusiast to a proud homeowner. She shares insights about finding the right location, navigating building codes and permits in the strict state of Massachusetts, and her unique choice of building her tiny house on a foundation instead of on wheels and acting as her own contractor. Stay tuned for an inspiring conversation with Laura about turning a lifelong dream into a tangible, beautiful home. In This Episode: This week's sponsors: FOTILE: FOTILE’s new two in one in-sink dishwasher is bringing convenience back into your tiny lifestyle. It's a dishwasher built into a sink and perfect for tiny house living. The efficient design saves cabinet space and fits perfectly into a standard 36 inch cabinet base, making it ideal for tiny homes. But it's not just about saving space, it is also about saving time and water with a quick 20 minute wash cycle, saving nearly 50% of the water a regular dishwasher would consume. FOTILE is offering Tiny House Lifestyle Podcast listeners a special extended five year limited warranty. Visit us.fotileglobal.com/thlp to learn more and purchase your FOTILE two in one in-sink dishwasher today. Disclaimer: 5-Year warranty is exclusive for THLP listeners. To register, customer must register their product warranty on FOTILE website, and enter "thlp" as purchase channel to be eligible Support the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherGoogle PodcastsMore... Follow Ethan. MastodonInstagramPinterestFacebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!

Duration:00:34:54

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From North Dallas to Homesteading Paradise: The Story of One Family's Tiny Transition

8/4/2023
Beau and Kelly are a full time family building a Texas homestead. They are living in a tiny house that is just over 800 square feet with five kids and we just scratched the surface of their really cool lifestyle in this interview. If you are interested in homesteading, buying raw land, or a shed to tiny house conversion, this episode is for you. Beau has so much info to share. In this conversation we dive into the start of their project, what the land was like when they first bought it, what they had to do and why they chose a shed conversion. In This Episode: This week's sponsors: PrecisionTemp: We spoke with John and Fin Kernohan from the United Tiny House Association, they have a total of three PrecisionTemp on demand hot water heaters. PrecisionTemp professionally installed all three of the Kernohan’s water heaters and now they have an on demand supply of hot water that seems to last forever. These units are suitable for any tiny lifestyle, even if you are on the go. PrecisionTemp is offering $100 off any unit plus free shipping with the coupon code THLP at precisiontemp.com. Thank you so much to PrecisionTemp for sponsoring our show. FOTILE: FOTILE’s new two in one in-sink dishwasher is bringing convenience back into your tiny lifestyle. It's a dishwasher built into a sink and perfect for tiny house living. The efficient design saves cabinet space and fits perfectly into a standard 36 inch cabinet base, making it ideal for tiny homes. But it's not just about saving space, it is also about saving time and water with a quick 20 minute wash cycle, saving nearly 50% of the water a regular dishwasher would consume. FOTILE is offering Tiny House Lifestyle Podcast listeners a special extended five year limited warranty. Visit us.fotileglobal.com/thlp to learn more and purchase your FOTILE two in one in-sink dishwasher today. Disclaimer: 5-Year warranty is exclusive for THLP listeners. To register, customer must register their product warranty on FOTILE website, and enter "thlp" as purchase channel to be eligible Support the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherGoogle PodcastsMore... Follow Ethan. MastodonInstagramPinterestFacebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!

Duration:00:49:42

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Exploring Mal's Mushroom House: A Fairy Tale-Styled Tiny Home with Innovative Renovations

7/28/2023
Mallory is a tiny house dweller who lives in a stationary tiny house that she calls Mal's mushroom house. The house is beautifully renovated with a fairy tale like theme and feel to it. In this conversation, we'll learn about the history of Mal's mushroom house and the interior renovations that Mallory did to the house. We discuss the creative and inexpensive renovations she did, using things like countertop wrapping, cabinet wraps, and creating an accent wall using trim board. Plus, I get Mallory to spill her secrets about where she actually stores her stuff and the challenges of living tiny. In This Episode: This week's sponsors: PrecisionTemp: We spoke with John and Fin Kernohan from the United Tiny House Association, they have a total of three PrecisionTemp on demand hot water heaters. PrecisionTemp professionally installed all three of the Kernohan’s water heaters and now they have an on demand supply of hot water that seems to last forever. These units are suitable for any tiny lifestyle, even if you are on the go. PrecisionTemp is offering $100 off any unit plus free shipping with the coupon code THLP at precisiontemp.com. Thank you so much to PrecisionTemp for sponsoring our show. FOTILE: FOTILE’s new two in one in-sink dishwasher is bringing convenience back into your tiny lifestyle. It's a dishwasher built into a sink and perfect for tiny house living. The efficient design saves cabinet space and fits perfectly into a standard 36 inch cabinet base, making it ideal for tiny homes. But it's not just about saving space, it is also about saving time and water with a quick 20 minute wash cycle, saving nearly 50% of the water a regular dishwasher would consume. FOTILE is offering Tiny House Lifestyle Podcast listeners a special extended five year limited warranty. Visit us.fotileglobal.com/thlp to learn more and purchase your FOTILE two in one in-sink dishwasher today. Disclaimer: 5-Year warranty is exclusive for THLP listeners. To register, customer must register their product warranty on FOTILE website, and enter "thlp" as purchase channel to be eligible. Support the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherGoogle PodcastsMore... Follow Ethan. MastodonInstagramPinterestFacebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!

Duration:00:28:38

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Treehouses and Funky Shelter: Exploring the Work and Workshops of Derek ‘Deek’ Diedricksen

7/21/2023
Today’s episode is with fan favorite Derek "Deek" Diedricksen. Deek has been on the show several times, but I invited him back because it is the 10th anniversary of his super fun and unique signature tiny house building workshop, called Tiny House Summer Camp. In this interview, we'll talk about Deek’s hands on approach to workshops and how he structures these events so you can get your hands on power tools and build, to really get a sense of what it's like to build a small home. It wouldn't be an interview with Deek without lots of fun stories. We talk about how he has built small homes on public land that are completely hidden from view, how to start small, and other workshops and writing projects he has on his plate. Deek is always cooking up lots of interesting things, tune into this really fun conversation. In This Episode: Workshop Reflections Woodworking Tips Importance of Patience in WoodworkingTiny House Summer Camp WorkshopBuilding Outside the Box: Unique CreationsHands-On Learning vs. Traditional Presentations Eclectic Band and New Album 🎶Workshops and Events This Week's Sponsor: FOTILE: FOTILE’s new two in one in-sink dishwasher is bringing convenience back into your tiny lifestyle. It's a dishwasher built into a sink and perfect for tiny house living. The efficient design saves cabinet space and fits perfectly into a standard 36 inch cabinet base, making it ideal for tiny homes. But it's not just about saving space, it is also about saving time and water with a quick 20 minute wash cycle, saving nearly 50% of the water a regular dishwasher would consume. FOTILE is offering Tiny House Lifestyle Podcast listeners a special extended five year limited warranty. Visit us.fotileglobal.com/thlp to learn more and purchase your FOTILE two in one in-sink dishwasher today. Disclaimer: 5-Year warranty is exclusive for THLP listeners. To register, customer must register their product warranty on FOTILE website, and enter "thlp" as purchase channel to be eligible. Support the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherGoogle PodcastsMore... Follow Ethan. MastodonInstagramPinterestFacebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!

Duration:00:32:44

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Building Relationships and Skills Through Workshops and Projects

7/14/2023
Jeff Waldman is a builder, a tinkerer, a designer, and over the course of several years, he and his partner Molly designed and built a beautiful retreat in the Redwoods with lots of help from friends. Unfortunately, it was lost in a 2020 wildfire. In this conversation, we will talk about the benefits of building with your community and involving your friends in your builds. We also talk about the importance of getting started with something small. Maybe not starting with a tiny house first, but with a chicken coop or a picnic table. Jeff is also the author of a best selling book called Tools, The Ultimate Guide and we talk about why he wrote it and who it's for. I really enjoyed this conversation with Jeff and I know you will too. In This Episode: This Week's Sponsor: FOTILE: FOTILE’s new two in one in-sink dishwasher is bringing convenience back into your tiny lifestyle. It's a dishwasher built into a sink and perfect for tiny house living. The efficient design saves cabinet space and fits perfectly into a standard 36 inch cabinet base, making it ideal for tiny homes. But it's not just about saving space, it is also about saving time and water with a quick 20 minute wash cycle, saving nearly 50% of the water a regular dishwasher would consume. FOTILE is offering Tiny House Lifestyle Podcast listeners a special extended five year limited warranty. Visit us.fotileglobal.com/thlp to learn more and purchase your FOTILE two in one in-sink dishwasher today. Disclaimer: 5-Year warranty is exclusive for THLP listeners. To register, customer must register their product warranty on FOTILE website, and enter "thlp" as purchase channel to be eligible. Support the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherGoogle PodcastsMore... Follow Ethan. MastodonInstagramPinterestFacebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!

Duration:00:48:42

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Untangling the Tiny House Legal Landscape with Lee Pera

7/7/2023
Are you confused by all the latest tiny house news relating to regulations and building code? Today, Lee Pera is joining the show to help us untangle all of the regulatory happenings in the tiny house world. In this conversation, we delve into various topics including the IRC, Appendix Q, and ASTM efforts to create tiny house standards. Lee shares recent developments in the regulatory landscape and explains what they mean for living tiny legally. This episode provides valuable insights into the legal landscape of tiny house living and practical advice for those interested in building or living in a tiny home. In This Episode: This Week's Sponsors: FOTILE: FOTILE’s new two in one in-sink dishwasher is bringing convenience back into your tiny lifestyle. It's a dishwasher built into a sink and perfect for tiny house living. The efficient design saves cabinet space and fits perfectly into a standard 36 inch cabinet base, making it ideal for tiny homes. But it's not just about saving space, it is also about saving time and water with a quick 20 minute wash cycle, saving nearly 50% of the water a regular dishwasher would consume. FOTILE is offering Tiny House Lifestyle Podcast listeners a special extended five year limited warranty. Visit us.fotileglobal.com/thlp to learn more and purchase your FOTILE two in one in-sink dishwasher today. Disclaimer: 5-Year warranty is exclusive for THLP listeners. To register, customer must register their product warranty on FOTILE website, and enter "thlp" as purchase channel to be eligible. PrecisionTemp: We spoke with John and Fin Kernohan from the United Tiny House Association, they have a total of three PrecisionTemp on demand hot water heaters. PrecisionTemp professionally installed all three of the Kernohan’s water heaters and now they have an on demand supply of hot water that seems to last forever. These units are suitable for any tiny lifestyle, even if you are on the go. PrecisionTemp is offering $100 off any unit plus free shipping with the coupon code THLP at precisiontemp.com. Thank you so much to PrecisionTemp for sponsoring our show. Support the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherGoogle PodcastsMore... Follow Ethan. MastodonInstagramPinterestFacebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!

Duration:00:37:16

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Making Your Home Unique: Tips from an Experienced Tiny House Builder

6/30/2023
Kristie Wolfe returns to the Tiny House Lifestyle Podcast with a conversation you do not want to miss. Her initial tiny house project in 2011 led her down a path she never expected. Kristie is passionate about creating unique, handcrafted experiences including a tree house in Hawaii, an underground hobbit hole in Washington and a potato hotel in her hometown of Boise. In this conversation we dive into Kristie's latest and most ambitious project to date, Moonpass Lookouts and the inspiration behind them. Discover the secrets behind her success and learn how she continues to dominate the Airbnb market. Get ready for an inspiring and enlightening conversation. In This Episode: Unique BuildsPricing Tools & CrowdfundingOrganization & DocumentationAccessibility & Regulations Inspirational ProjectsLinks and Resources: Superhost School on YoutubeMoonpass Lookouts IndiegogoEpisode #111: How to Buy Inexpensive Land, Build for Cheap, and Dominate Airbnb with Kristie WolfeThis Week's Sponsor: PrecisionTemp We spoke with John and Fin Kernohan from the United Tiny House Association, they have a total of three PrecisionTemp on demand hot water heaters. PrecisionTemp professionally installed all three of the Kernohan’s water heaters and now they have an on demand supply of hot water that seems to last forever. These units are suitable for any tiny lifestyle, even if you are on the go. PrecisionTemp is offering $100 off any unit plus free shipping when use the coupon code THLP. So head over to precisiontemp.com and use the coupon code THLP at checkout for $100 off any unit. Thank you so much to PrecisionTemp for sponsoring our show Support the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherGoogle PodcastsMore... Follow Ethan. MastodonInstagramPinterestFacebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!

Duration:00:55:32

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Building Solo: How to Create a Sustainable Dream Home Alone in the Woods

6/23/2023
Otis Sanders has spent the past five years constructing his dream home in the great outdoors, all alone in the woods. Otis found serenity and satisfaction in the process of creating a space that he could call his own. In this episode, we'll be discussing the challenges of building solo in the woods, including how to transport materials, manage your time, and ensure your safety when you're working alone. We'll also talk about the importance of sustainability and reducing environmental waste in the construction process. And finally, we'll dive into the joys of creating something beautiful and unique with your own hands and the sense of accomplishment that comes with it. So if you're considering building your own tiny house, or you're simply interested in sustainability or the joys of living in the woods, this episode is for you. In This Episode: Sustainable living 🌱: Solo building 👷‍♂️: Joy of creating 🎨: Financial planning 💰:Challenges and solutions 🤔: Project details 🛠️: This Week's Sponsor: The Tiny Tuesdays Newsletter Did you know that I personally send a tiny house newsletter every week on Tuesdays? It's called Tiny Tuesdays and it's a weekly email with tiny house news, interviews, photos, and resources. It's free to subscribe and I even share sneak peeks of things that are coming up, ask for feedback about upcoming podcast guests, and more. It's really the best place to keep a pulse on what I'm doing in the tiny house space and also stay informed about what's going on in the tiny house movement. To sign up go to thetinyhouse.net/newsletter. I'll never send you spam and if you don't want to receive emails, it's easy to unsubscribe. Support the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherGoogle PodcastsMore... Follow Ethan. MastodonInstagramPinterestFacebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!

Duration:00:41:56

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Music and Sustainability: A Tiny House Lifestyle

6/16/2023
Meet Ashley Mazanec, a self-professed tiny home nerd and talented musician. Ashley just released a new song and music video shot in her tiny house! In this conversation, we will talk about what it's like filming a music video in a tiny house, why Ash was drawn to the tiny house movement, and what she hopes to achieve with this music video. Ash has also lived in 3 different tiny homes, all rentals, so we talk about the challenges of finding tiny homes as longterm rentals. It's a really interesting conversation and I hope you stick around to meet the charming Ash Mazanec. In This Episode: Links and Resources: Ash's Indiegogo CampaignRegeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One GenerationThe Doctor’s Farmacy PodcastShelter OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO by Ash Mazanec (Youtube)This Week's Sponsor: Tiny Tuesdays Did you know that I personally send a tiny house newsletter every week on Tuesdays? It's called Tiny Tuesdays and it's a weekly email with tiny house news, interviews, photos, and resources. It's free to subscribe and I even share sneak peeks of things that are coming up, ask for feedback about upcoming podcast guests, and more. It's really the best place to keep a pulse on what I'm doing in the tiny house space and also stay informed about what's going on in the tiny house movement. To sign up go to thetinyhouse.net/newsletter. I'll never send you spam and if you don't want to receive emails, it's easy to unsubscribe. Support the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherGoogle PodcastsMore... Follow Ethan. MastodonInstagramPinterestFacebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!

Duration:00:35:44

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From Shed to Off-Grid Tiny House: Customization and Challenges

6/9/2023
Blake and his wife, Alex are 23 year old newlyweds living off the grid, tiny house life in Northern Arizona. Their 400 square foot shed conversion is a testament to their creativity and resourcefulness. In this episode, Blake shares the story behind their unique home from customization details to navigating the fine line between shed and residential structure. Get ready to be inspired by their journey into tiny house living and learn all about what it takes to convert a shed to a tiny house on this episode with Blake Oelfke. Visit https://www.thetinyhouse.net/266 for complete show notes, links, resources, and a transcript! In This Episode: This Week's Sponsor: ATOMIC Homes Are you looking for a fully customizable tiny home that's stylish, comfortable, and extremely well-built? Look no further than the VIA tiny homes by ATOMIC Homes. With over two decades of experience constructing sets for live events for top brands like The SuperBowl and WWE, ATOMIC is bringing their technical expertise to the tiny home market. The homes themselves are designed by Liv-Connected, a team of architects and designers, these homes are fully customizable and come in three finish levels: Standard, Modern or Farmhouse. Add a bonus loft space, built-in storage, washer/dryer units, or even a fireplace. The VIA Park Model RV is engineered to ANSI 119.5 standards and built with truly innovative techniques for increased stability, quality and comfort. If lack of financing has kept you out of a tiny home in the past, ATOMIC Homes has you covered with conventional financing options available. Visit ATOMICTinyHomes/THLP to customize your design today. Thank you so much to ATOMIC Homes for sponsoring our show! Support the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherGoogle PodcastsMore... Follow Ethan. MastodonInstagramPinterestFacebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!

Duration:00:37:24