<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756596/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>Jim wanted to be able to stand up in his bedroom loft, so he commissioned Fred’s Tiny Houses to come up with a design that included a pop-up roof that can be elevated when his tiny house is parked; and lowered when it is being transported. Inspired by a tiny house that he saw in Byron Bay, Jim engaged a local registered builder to undertake this project on a 7.2 meter Flat Top Trailer.   In this interview Jim talks about:<ul><li>His decision to choose a tiny house on wheels as a single person.</li><li>Off-grid living and the lack of bills.</li><li>Internet access in a tiny house on wheels.</li><li>How he found the property that he lives on. </li><li>Working with a builder to make his tiny house idea into a reality.</li><li>His removable awning and deck.</li></ul> Helpful links from this episode: <ul><li><a href='https://fredstinyhouses.com.au/candid-tiny-house-jim/'>Blog article with photos and video tour of Jim's house. </a></li><li><a href='https://local.infobel.com.au/AU100253356-0352583655/tim_allen_design_construction-geelong.html'>Builder: Tim Allen Construction </a></li><li><a href='https://www.natureshead.com.au/'>Nature’s Head composting toilet.</a></li><li><a href='https://fredstinyhouses.com.au/pop-up-roof-tiny-house-construction-plan/'>Construction Plans for Jim's tiny house. </a></li><li><a href='https://fredstinyhouses.com.au/tiny-house-trailer/compare-tiny-house-trailer-price-and-specifications/'>Fred's Tiny Houses Trailer 7.2meter Flat Top Option C</a></li><li>Tiny House University - <a href='https://www.tinyhouseuniversity.com.au/courses/how-to-build-a-tiny-house'>How To Build A Tiny House: The Australian Online Course.</a></li></ul> Music for Candid Tiny House is by Scott Buckley.  Shannon Schultz 2021 ©

Send us Fan Mail Jim wanted to be able to stand up in his bedroom loft, so he commissioned Fred’s Tiny Houses to come up with a design that included a pop-up roof that can be elevated when his tiny house is parked; and lowered when it is being transported. Inspired by a tiny house that he saw in Byron Bay, Jim engaged a local registered builder to undertake this project on a 7.2 meter Flat Top Trailer. In this interview Jim talks about:His decision to choose a tiny house on wheels as a single person.Off-grid living and the lack of bills.Internet access in a tiny house on wheels.How he found the property that he lives on. Working with a builder to make his tiny house idea into a reality.His removable awning and deck. Helpful links from this episode: Blog article with photos and video tour of Jim's house. Builder: Tim Allen Construction Nature’s Head composting toilet.Construction Plans for Jim's tiny house. Fred's Tiny Houses Trailer 7.2meter Flat Top Option CTiny House University - How To Build A Tiny House: The Australian Online Course. Music for Candid Tiny House is by Scott Buckley. Shannon Schultz 2021 ©

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756596/fan_mail/new" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us Fan Mail</a>Jim wanted to be able to stand up in his bedroom loft, so he commissioned Fred’s Tiny Houses to come up with a design that included a pop-up roof that can be elevated when his tiny house is parked; and lowered when it is being transported. Inspired by a tiny house that he saw in Byron Bay, Jim engaged a local registered builder to undertake this project on a 7.2 meter Flat Top Trailer. &nbsp; In this interview Jim talks about:<ul><li>His decision to choose a tiny house on wheels as a single person.</li><li>Off-grid living and the lack of bills.</li><li>Internet access in a tiny house on wheels.</li><li>How he found the property that he lives on.&nbsp;</li><li>Working with a builder to make his tiny house idea into a reality.</li><li>His removable awning and deck.</li></ul> Helpful links from this episode: <ul><li><a href="https://fredstinyhouses.com.au/candid-tiny-house-jim/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Blog article with photos and video tour of Jim's house.&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="https://local.infobel.com.au/AU100253356-0352583655/tim_allen_design_construction-geelong.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Builder: Tim Allen Construction&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="https://www.natureshead.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nature’s Head composting toilet.</a></li><li><a href="https://fredstinyhouses.com.au/pop-up-roof-tiny-house-construction-plan/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Construction Plans for Jim's tiny house.&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="https://fredstinyhouses.com.au/tiny-house-trailer/compare-tiny-house-trailer-price-and-specifications/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fred's Tiny Houses Trailer 7.2meter Flat Top Option C</a></li><li>Tiny House University - <a href="https://www.tinyhouseuniversity.com.au/courses/how-to-build-a-tiny-house" rel="noopener noreferrer">How To Build A Tiny House: The Australian Online Course.</a></li></ul> Music for Candid Tiny House is by Scott Buckley.&nbsp; Shannon Schultz 2021 ©

Candid Tiny House is an Australian podcast about the real experience of building, living, and advocating for tiny houses on wheels.Hosted by Shannon Schultz from Fred’s Tiny Houses, the podcast features honest, candid conversations with people who have built their own tiny houses in Australia, taken workshops or online courses with Fred, and navigated the full journey from planning to living tiny.Instead of glossy social media posts or idealised tiny house tours, Candid Tiny House focuses on the realities of designing, building, and living in a tiny house that is both a safe road vehicle and a comfortable home.Across the series, guests share lessons learned, challenges overcome, and insights gained — from technical building tips and budgeting, to problem-solving, community support, and the physical and emotional demands of a tiny house project.You can also watch video interviews, tours, and build footage on the Fred’s Tiny Houses YouTube channel, and see photos and articles about each build on the Fred’s Tiny Houses blog.Season 1 – Building Tiny Houses on Wheels Season 1 introduces listeners to clients who took a Fred’s Tiny Houses trailer, workshop, or online course and then built their own homes.These interviews dig into the reality of the build:<ul><li>The financial costs and savings</li><li>What they wish they knew before starting</li><li>Injuries, setbacks, and community support</li><li>Creative compromises and innovations</li></ul>Season 1 focuses on DIY builds in Australia, giving builders practical lessons and inspiration for designing a home that works both on the road and year-round.Season 2 – Advocacy in Action: Changing the Law for Tiny Houses Season 2 is a documentary-style series that tracks a small Australian town’s three-year journey and two attempts to change local laws to support tiny house living.Listeners follow the advocacy process from start to finish, learning how grassroots communities can:<ul><li>Build awareness and support for tiny house-friendly policies</li><li>Navigate local councils and legal frameworks</li><li>Organise campaigns and gather community backing</li><li>Turn setbacks into victories</li></ul>This season is a how-to guide for tiny house advocacy, showing that change is possible when communities work together.Season 3 – Life After the Build Season 3 revisits past clients who have now lived in their tiny houses and can reflect on the full journey — from early building stages to everyday tiny house life.Guests share stories of:<ul><li>Families living with children and even having home births in tiny houses</li><li>Builders achieving financial freedom by reducing housing costs</li><li>People who used their tiny house build as a stepping stone into hands-on construction skills</li><li>Couples and individuals adapting their design as their lives evolved</li></ul>These candid conversations offer invaluable insights for anyone considering a DIY tiny house build in Australia and show the real rewards — and challenges — of tiny house living.Candid Tiny House – Real people. Real builds. Real stories.Hosted by Shannon Schultz from Fred’s Tiny Houses, supporting Australians to build their own tiny houses, advocate for tiny house-friendly policies, and learn from people who’ve walked the path before them.

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Candid Tiny House is an Australian podcast about the real experience of building, living, and advocating for tiny houses on wheels. Hosted by Shannon Schultz from Fred’s Tiny Houses, the podcast features honest, candid conversations with people who have built their own tiny houses in Australia, taken workshops or online courses with Fred, and navigated the full journey from planning to living tiny. Instead of glossy social media posts or idealised tiny house tours, Candid Tiny House focuses on the realities of designing, building, and living in a tiny house that is both a safe road vehicle and a comfortable home. Across the series, guests share lessons learned, challenges overcome, and insights gained — from technical building tips and budgeting, to problem-solving, community support, and the physical and emotional demands of a tiny house project. You can also watch video interviews, tours, and build footage on the Fred’s Tiny Houses YouTube channel, and see photos and articles about each build on the Fred’s Tiny Houses blog. Season 1 – Building Tiny Houses on Wheels Season 1 introduces listeners to clients who took a Fred’s Tiny Houses trailer, workshop, or online course and then built their own homes. These interviews dig into the reality of the build:The financial costs and savingsWhat they wish they knew before startingInjuries, setbacks, and community supportCreative compromises and innovationsSeason 1 focuses on DIY builds in Australia, giving builders practical lessons and inspiration for designing a home that works both on the road and year-round. Season 2 – Advocacy in Action: Changing the Law for Tiny Houses Season 2 is a documentary-style series that tracks a small Australian town’s three-year journey and two attempts to change local laws to support tiny house living. Listeners follow the advocacy process from start to finish, learning how grassroots communities can:Build awareness and support for tiny house-friendly policiesNavigate local councils and legal frameworksOrganise campaigns and gather community backingTurn setbacks into victoriesThis season is a how-to guide for tiny house advocacy, showing that change is possible when communities work together. Season 3 – Life After the Build Season 3 revisits past clients who have now lived in their tiny houses and can reflect on the full journey — from early building stages to everyday tiny house life. Guests share stories of:Families living with children and even having home births in tiny housesBuilders achieving financial freedom by reducing housing costsPeople who used their tiny house build as a stepping stone into hands-on construction skillsCouples and individuals adapting their design as their lives evolvedThese candid conversations offer invaluable insights for anyone considering a DIY tiny house build in Australia and show the real rewards — and challenges — of tiny house living. Candid Tiny House – Real people. Real builds. Real stories. Hosted by Shannon Schultz from Fred’s Tiny Houses, supporting Australians to build their own tiny houses, advocate for tiny house-friendly policies, and learn from people who’ve walked the path before them.

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