#020 - Can you build a tiny house with no experience? Yes, you can! 

Cris Edwards and Bryh Joy are two middle-aged single mums, besties, interior designers, and now tiny home builders based in Tweed Heads in NSW.

 Cris & Bryh see and feel the housing affordability crisis and want to be part of the revolution. This first tiny home is being built on spec and they are filming and sharing the entire journey. As two renters who are terrified of having to move again and unable to afford to buy...they can see that their future is in a tiny home.

They are determined to build the most beautiful tiny home in Australia from the perspective of WOMEN and are confident someone will want it for their home, Airbnb or vacation house. They have NO idea what they are doing but are so excited to be part of this community and learn along the way...sharing their ups and downs as they go.

In this conversation we talk about:

• All about their DIY tiny house building project
• The multi-purpose mission behind building their first tiny house
• Women in building and “lady tradies”
• Some of the main features they’ll be including in their tiny home
• Some of the challenges they’ve experienced during this project... and more!

Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/020

And make sure you subscribe so you'll know exactly when new episodes are live!


You can follow Cris and Bry’s tiny adventures here:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/biglife.tinyhome/ 

W: https://www.thegoodroom.net.au 

You can follow my tiny adventures here:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversations

FB: https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversations

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#019 - In Australia, many areas around the country are bushfire-prone, and Tom Coupe is the perfect person to talk about bushfire resilience and tiny homes.

Tom is a construction artist from Victoria. He has been working in the Tiny House industry for 7 years, and for 4 years he has been focusing on building bushfire-resilient Tinys.

Tom has lived Tiny, lived off-grid, and spent most of his life living in and around bushfire zones and fire-affected communities. He has recently displayed some of his work at both the Sydney and Melbourne Tiny Homes Expo’s and can be found online under the name TC Tiny.

In this conversation we talk about:

• What materials, methods, and fireproof measures make a tiny house bushfire resilient
• Materials that Tom doesn’t recommend using in a tiny house for bushfire resistance
• Fireproofing strategies outside the tiny home and on surrounding land
• Common misconceptions around bushfire resilience
• The demographic of people who should consider living in bushfire-resistant homes… and more!

Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/019


You can follow Tom’s tiny adventures here:

W: https://tctiny.com.au/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/tc_tiny_houses/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/TCTINYHOUSES/
YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzwQHTbuOwH3oRf-1LOC7oA/featured?view_as=subscriber


You can follow my tiny adventures here:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversations
FB: https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversations


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Tiny Easy - 3D Tiny House Designer - The first online design tool that lets you design your tiny house without needing any technical or design knowledge!

• Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/tinyeasydesigner
• Discount code: LUCY75 for 75% off the first month of the Premium version.

Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.

• Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/
• Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.

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#018 - What’s the deal with financing a tiny house?

Today I’m speaking with Paul Pritchett, a finance broker from Victoria and the founder of Great Escape Finance, Australia’s #1 Tiny House Finance Company.

Paul has a passion for sustainable living and aims to help those in any non-standard living arrangements, such as tiny homes, off-grid, community living, and shipping container homes.

In this conversation we discuss:

• All about Great Escape Finance and the lending solutions available for tiny housers
• How far in advance you should start the process of tiny finance and what impact this can have on interest rates and the amount you can borrow
• The considerations and differences between financing a tiny home with and without land
• Working out how much you can afford to borrow
• The biggest misconception about tiny house finance
• Lots more!

Disclaimer: The information discussed in this conversation is not intended to replace or offer financial advice to podcast listeners. It is for educational purposes only. Please seek the professional advice of your own finance broker before making any decisions about your finances. Or even better, contact Paul directly at Great Escape Finance.


Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/018


You can follow and get in touch with Paul & Great Escape Finance here:

W: https://www.gefinance.com.au/  

IG: https://www.instagram.com/greatescapefinance/ 

FB: https://www.facebook.com/greatescapefinance 

You can follow Lucy's tiny adventures here:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversations

FB: https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversations


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• Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/tinyeasydesigner
• Discount code: LUCY75 for 75% off the first month of the Premium version.

Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.

• Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/
• Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.

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#017 - Should I build a Tiny House or a Shipping Container Home? What's the difference?

Brenda Kelly is the founder of IQ Container Homes and lives in Taupo, New Zealand. She has plenty of experience living in shipping container homes and is passionate about design and space optimisation. 

Brenda has built a reputation for being an expert in container-based design and construction.

In this conversation we talk about:

• Brenda’s journey living in different shipping container homes
• Benefits of container homes vs traditional tiny home builds
• Consent and council regulations for container homes
• All about IQ Container Homes and what services Brenda and her team offer
• What to consider and ask about when finding a business in your area that can custom build a container home for you
• Lots more!

Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/017

And make sure you subscribe so you'll know exactly when new episodes are live!


You can get in touch with Brenda here:

W: https://www.iqcontainerhomes.co.nz/ 

E: [email protected] 

Airbnb: Lake Taupo Modern Container Home


You can follow Lucy's tiny adventures here:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversations

FB: https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversations


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Tiny Easy - 3D Tiny House Designer - The first online design tool that lets you design your tiny house without needing any technical or design knowledge!

• Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/tinyeasydesigner
• Discount code: LUCY75 for 75% off the first month of the Premium version.

Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.

• Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/
• Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.

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#016 - What kind of composting toilet should I get for my tiny house? This is one of the most common questions I hear and I've decided to speak with different people on the show to share their real-life, practical experiences with different models and types of composting toilets.

Kathy and Matt McMillan are tiny housers from the mid-North Coast of NSW and who were on the podcast back in episode #009. 

I’ve asked Kathy and Matt to join us again to dive deeper into their own composting toilet experiences with the two different brands they have used, as both toilets work quite differently. The first one didn't work for them, and the one they have currently (Separett Tiny) IS working for them.

In this conversation we talk about:

• Why Matt and Kathy chose a waterless composting toilet over other toilet options in their tiny home
• Their first composting toilet and why it didn’t work for them
• Their current "Separett Tiny" composting toilet, how it works and why it’s a better option for them
• All about emptying, consumables and smells of composting toilets
• What they’ve learned and wish they knew before buying and using a composting toilet
• Lots more!

Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/016

And make sure you subscribe so you'll know exactly when new episodes are live!


You can follow Kathy and Matt’s tiny adventures here:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/atinylifeafterall/
Compass documentary: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/compass/series/35/video/RN2011H020S00


You can follow Lucy's tiny adventures here:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversations
FB: https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversations


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• Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/bluelight
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Tiny Easy - 3D Tiny House Designer - The first online design tool that lets you design your tiny house without needing any technical or design knowledge!

• Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/tinyeasydesigner
• Discount code: LUCY75 for 75% off the first month of the Premium version.

Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.

• Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/
• Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.

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#015 - How do you work out what type of composting toilet or greywater system is right for your tiny home?

Today I’m speaking with Anthony Smith who is an Environmental Engineer and the Founder & Director of Water Wally, based in Western Australia. 

Water Wally are Australia’s leading environmentally conscious wastewater management specialists.

You’ll hear lots of passion and valuable insights from Anthony as we dive into composting toilets, greywater systems and wastewater management.

In this conversation we talk about:

• Water as a precious resource
• The different types of composting toilets and finding the one that works best for your needs
• Composting toilet ventilation
• The importance of reusing and responsibly managing greywater
• The “grey areas” around regulations of wastewater management and composting toilets
• Lots more!

Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/015

And make sure you subscribe so you'll know exactly when new episodes are live!


You can follow Anthony & Water Wally’s adventures here:

W: https://www.waterwally.com.au

IG: https://www.instagram.com/waterwally/?hl=en 

FB: https://www.facebook.com/waterwally/ 

YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwfnf0gIacqTswgxKUzkG2A


You can follow Lucy's tiny adventures here:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversations

FB: https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversations


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• Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/bluelight
• Discount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your order

Tiny Easy - 3D Tiny House Designer - The first online design tool that lets you design your tiny house without needing any technical or design knowledge!

• Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/tinyeasydesigner
• Discount code: LUCY75 for 75% off the first month of the Premium version.

Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.

• Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/
• Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.

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#014 - So you want to go off the grid in your tiny house and you might be wondering, what kind of solar system set-up and equipment do I need? How much will it cost? And where do I start?

Today I’m speaking with Matt Porter, who is a Standalone Power System Designer, Installer, Battery Tech and Wise Guy from SAE Group (Solar, Aircon, Electrical), who are based in Northern NSW and South-East Queensland.

I was introduced to Matt by my past guests from episode #009, Matt and Kathy McMillan, who are tiny housers from the mid-North Coast of NSW, and had nothing but good things to say about SAE Group.

In this conversation we talk about:

• Where to start when it comes to an off-grid solar system that suits your needs and wants
• The basics of how a solar system works and the equipment involved
• Important considerations and what to look for or ask about when finding a solar company 
• Roof solar panels vs panels on trailers, sheds or ground mounts
• An intro to grid-connected solar
• Lots more!

Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/014

And make sure you subscribe so you'll know exactly when new episodes are live!


You can get in touch with Matt and SAE Group here:

W: https://www.saegroup.com.au

FB: https://www.facebook.com/saegroup

IG: https://www.instagram.com/sae_group

YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/SaegroupAust

You can follow Lucy's tiny adventures here:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversations

FB: https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversations


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• Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/bluelight
• Discount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your order

Tiny Easy - 3D Tiny House Designer - The first online design tool that lets you design your tiny house without needing any technical or design knowledge!

• Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/tinyeasydesigner
• Discount code: LUCY75 for 75% off the first month of the Premium version.

Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.

• Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/
• Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.

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#013 - Have you wondered what it's like to share a small space with others and navigate a relationship in a tiny home?

Today I'm chatting with Anthony Hill and Kirra Springs, tiny housers living in the Northern Rivers of NSW. Kirra is a silversmith and Anthony is an environmental educator and they’ve been living off-grid in a tiny home for over three years. 

Kirra’s background is in spiritual awakening, environmental awareness, and wellbeing, as well as being a passionate advocate for handmade arts and craft-culture.

Anthony grew up in the coastal town of Coffs Harbour and spent nearly half his life traveling and living overseas. It was here that he became engaged in environmental and social issues joining discussion groups, running events, and producing a radio show with a friend. 

His interest in alternative living and food growing became quite an obsession and he dreamed of, one day, living off-grid back home in Australia.

In this conversation we talk about:

• Natural building materials including natural paint
• Unexpected discoveries, challenges, and lessons learned from tiny house living (including navigating relationships and living with others in a small space)
• Regenerative agriculture and syntropic food forests
• Having a deeper connection with nature, the weather, the seasons, and everyday life through tiny house living
• Conscious lifestyle choices and ways to reduce single-use plastics
• Lots more!

Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/013

And make sure you subscribe so you'll know exactly when new episodes are live!


You can follow Anthony & Kirra’s tiny adventures here:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/littlefigofthehamptons/
W: https://www.plasticpollutionsolutions.com.au/


You can follow Lucy's tiny adventures here:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversations
FB: https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversations


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• Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/bluelight
• Discount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your order

Tiny Easy - 3D Tiny House Designer - The first online design tool that lets you design your tiny house without needing any technical or design knowledge!

• Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/tinyeasydesigner
• Discount code: LUCY75 for 75% off the first month of the Premium version.

Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.

• Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/
• Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.

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#012 - So you want to "go tiny" but you've been wondering, "How can I find a parking space for my tiny house?"

If buying land or knowing someone with a spare piece of land isn’t an option for you, where can you park your tiny house? How do you find landowners with space to rent or exchange?

These are some of the most common questions when it comes to long-term tiny house parking... and today I’m speaking with Briony Jenkinson who is an experienced tiny houser from Central Victoria and the founder of Australia’s #1 Tiny House land search platform, Park My Tiny House. 

In Briony’s words, “It’s a simple concept matching people like me, with people who own land and have some extra space they want to rent out.”

Tiny House parking is one of those frequently asked-about topics and…

In this conversation we talk about:

• What Park My Tiny House is and the process to offer or find a parking space as a landowner or tiny houser
• The benefits of using the Park My Tiny House platform vs using Tiny House Facebook groups.
• Educating landowners: The benefits of offering space on their land to long-term tiny housers
• Typical rental price ranges or the types of exchanges between landowners and tiny housers for a parking space.
• Lots more!

Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/012

And make sure you subscribe so you'll know exactly when new episodes are live!


You can follow Briony's tiny adventures here:

W: https://www.parkmytinyhouse.com.au/
IG: http://www.instagram.com/parkmytinyhouse.com.au
FB: http://www.facebook.com/parkmytinyhouse.com.au


You can follow Lucy's tiny adventures here:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversations

FB: https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversations


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Block Blue Light - Specialty light bulbs, downlights, sleep lamps, blue-blocking glasses and more, to reduce artificial light exposure and support healthy sleep.

• Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/bluelight
• Discount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your order

Tiny Easy - 3D Tiny House Designer - The first online design tool that lets you design your tiny house without needing any technical or design knowledge!

• Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/tinyeasydesigner
• Discount code: LUCY75 for 75% off the first month of the Premium version.

Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.

• Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/
• Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.

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#011 - What’s the deal with tiny house insurance? Can you insure it as a tiny house? A caravan? Where do you start?

This is one of those frequently asked about topics, especially for new and curious tiny housers. That’s why today I’m speaking with Paul Bentvelzen who is an insurance broker from Sydney and also has his own tiny house.

I’ve asked Paul to join me on the show as there’s some uncertainty when it comes to tiny insurance and there are also some considerations and limitations in this space that you’ll want to know about, especially if you’re thinking of building or buying a tiny home.

Since Paul works in insurance and has his own tiny home, he’s in a unique position and has some great insights to share with you.

In this conversation we talk about:

• Different options for insuring a tiny house on wheels (as a caravan) and considerations for tiny houses on foundations
• Why there are limited options in the market for insuring tiny houses
• Insurance options for tiny house short term rentals
• The limitations and issues with tiny insurance for running it as a business, in a business name and through Airbnb
• The limitations and issues around offering and advertising activities such as water sports (canoeing/kayaking etc) and other rural type activities with your tiny house experiences
• And more!

Disclaimer: The information discussed in this conversation is not intended to offer financial or insurance advice to podcast listeners. It is for educational purposes only. Please seek the professional advice of your own insurance broker or insurance company before making any decisions about your insurance and finances.


Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/011

And make sure you subscribe so you'll know exactly when new episodes are live!

You can contact Paul here:

W: https://www.ianhewitt.com.au/

E: [email protected]


You can follow Lucy's tiny adventures here:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversations

FB: https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversations


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Block Blue Light - Specialty light bulbs, downlights, sleep lamps, blue-blocking glasses and more, to reduce artificial light exposure and support healthy sleep.

• Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/bluelight
• Discount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your order

Tiny Easy - 3D Tiny House Designer - The first online design tool that lets you design your tiny house without needing any technical or design knowledge!

• Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/tinyeasydesigner
• Discount code: LUCY75 for 75% off the first month of the Premium version.

Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.

• Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/
• Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.

Support the show