Tiny House Lifestyle Podcast

 Kate Bohn is among the voices that I've been eager to feature from Tiny House Engage, my online tiny house community. In this episode, Kate explains how she turned her tiny house dream into a reality, even after her original builder was unable to complete her build. She and her husband negotiated an empty shell and completed the build themselves while negotiating rising costs and learning new skills.
 
Full show notes and images at thetinyhouse.net/251

In This Episode:

•   What went wrong with the builder 
•  How Kate saved money amid rising costs
•   Interstate travel with an unlicensed trailer 
• Thoughtfully planning how you'll use your space
• Her favorite features and biggest regrets

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.

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This week’s episode is all about the philosophy that helped shape a nomad’s life. Teekay Rezeau-Merah talks to me about veganism, extreme minimalism, and nomadism and the principles that guide him in this world.

Full show notes and images at thetinyhouse.net/250

In This Episode:

• How veganism led to minimalism
• The nomadic mindset
• Slow living and the nomadic lifestyle
• Pingu the Campervan
• Positive effects of chronicling a minimalist’s journey

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.

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Want to be inspired by someone who decided to jump into the tiny lifestyle using what he had? Matt Coldren didn’t wait for permission or save up a bunch of money for his tiny home. He bought an inexpensive camper shell and moved right into his pickup truck! Matt’s living life his way while he travels for work and plans to live tiny well into the future.

Full show notes and images at thetinyhouse.net/249

In This Episode:

• Finding dispersed camping spots
• Pros and cons of living in the truck
• Work-life/truck-life balance
• A passion for climbing
• Future plans for a tiny house

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.

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This week, I got to talk to an amazing couple that has been living in their van for about four years! Frankie and Alex, aka FnA Van Life, tell me about living nomadically in Central and South America and why they upgraded from their first van to their second van after about a year. Frankie and Alex are also podcasters and YouTubers, and they have some great stories, amazing tips, and wonderful energy to share.

Full show notes and images at thetinyhouse.net/248

In This Episode:

• RV or van? How FnA made their decision
• Maintenance happens - a lot
• Why and how they upgraded
• Can you beat Frankie’s record?
• Tips for living in close quarters

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.

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This week’s guest is a longtime member of my online tiny house community, Tiny House Engage. His name is Bill Knapp, and I’ve been fortunate to be able to watch his build take shape over the last couple of years. Bill is a retired educator and he’s quite skilled in construction, among other disciplines. He put together a fascinating PowerPoint presentation so we decided to share the video of this podcast interview, which I normally don’t share beyond Tiny House Engage.

Full show notes, images, and the video of  the interview at thetinyhouse.net/247

In This Episode:

• Electrical design and solar setup
• Water collection, storage, and plumbing that won’t freeze
• Walls, trailer, and floorplan
• Collecting materials and building the tiny house
• Lessons learned and fortuitous accidents
• Finding parking and preparing the site

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Alex is a reuse expert who embodies the reuse lifestyle. In 2008, Eaves began what he calls “the reuse life;” avoiding disposables and finding reuse solutions for his needs and wants. He recently completed a ~100 square foot box truck made from nearly 100% reusable materials. You won't believe what it cost!

In this interview, Alex helps illuminate what the difference is between reuse and recycling. They are extremely different! For years, we've been hearing that if we are recycling, we are doing something great for the planet. But as Alex says, “recycling is really just a nicer way of throwing things away”. In fact, it is quite resource intensive.

I ask Alex how we can all foster a reuse mentality, plus ask him about his experiences converting a ~100 square foot retired U-Haul truck into a tiny house.

Watch The Box Truck Film on Amazon

We also cover:

• How do you live the reuse lifestyle when you don't have much space (like living in a tiny house)
• How can someone who isn't living tiny start with reuse?
• How do you find great used materials and products for a tiny house build?
• What is next for the box truck and the box truck film?
• How much did the box truck cost to build?
• What are some of the unique challenges of converting a box truck to a tiny home?

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When I built my tiny house 10 years ago, I missed out on some of the more modern smart home things, like smart locks and smart thermostats. I’ve spent the last few months modernizing the house to make it work as an Airbnb in its current location. In this episode, I review all of the things I purchased for my tiny house in 2022. Whether you’re planning or building your tiny house or already living tiny, you can definitely find things in this episode to make your tiny lifestyle a whole lot easier.

Full show notes and images at thetinyhouse.net/245

In This Episode:

• How I check on my tiny house remotely
• Leaving the light on for guests
• Remotely monitoring temp and humidity
• How to keep the water running in winter
• Why I needed a smart deadbolt
• Pros and cons of the Nest Learning Thermostat

Links to Products Mentioned:

• Wyze Camera
• Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch HS200
• Govee Wi-Fi Digital Thermometer Hygrometer
• NoFreezeWaterHose
• Episode 56: How to Survive a Vermont Winter in a Tiny House
• Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro Series Deadbolt
• Ruggable Rugs
• Nest Learning Thermostat

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.

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Designing for small places has its own special challenges. Who better to talk me through approaching the design of your tiny house than an experienced designer who specializes in small spaces? Sarah Bronstein, who both designs for small spaces and lives in an Avion LaGrande travel trailer, talks to me about her own transition to living tiny, her favorite interior design products for small spaces, and helpful tips for you as you plan out your tiny house.

Full show notes and images at thetinyhouse.net/244

In This Episode:

• Renovating a 1973 Avion LaGrande
• To move or not to move?
• Understanding how the house will be used
• Lightweight design considerations

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2022 was an incredibly busy and wonderful year! This week, I give you a recap of the Tiny House Summit, an update on my personal tiny house, and I also share some of my favorite episodes of the Tiny House Lifestyle Podcast. Thank you for listening to the show every week. Happy New Year!

Full show notes and images at thetinyhouse.net/243

In This Episode:

• My biggest business and teaching accomplishment
• Moving and renting out my tiny house
• Upcoming tiny house maintenance
• How is this podcast doing?
• My favorite episodes and why you should hear them
• Shout out to my team!

This week's sponsor: Tiny House Considerations
Tiny House Considerations is an 8-week interactive course to plan your tiny house with Ethan Waldman and Lina Menard as your guides. Includes:

• Weekly Lessons and Assignments
• Weekly Live Zoom Q&A Sessions with Two Pro Instructors
• Comprehensive Templates
• An Amazing Community
• Learn more and register: https://www.thetinyhouse.net/thc

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Why are tiny house festivals important? My guest, Renee Seevers, is the creator of TinyFest Midwest, TinyFest California, and recently TinyFest Southwest. Renee tells me about switching from a tiny house to a skoolie, what it’s like running the festivals, and what you can expect at one of her TinyFest events.

Full show notes and images at thetinyhouse.net/242

In This Episode:

• Terrifying tiny house mistakes
• What to expect at a TinyFest
• Building community for people on the move
• Upcoming tiny house events
• Why tiny house festivals are important

This week's sponsor: Tiny House Considerations

Tiny House Considerations is an 8-week interactive course to plan your tiny house with Ethan Waldman and Lina Menard as your guides. Includes:

• Weekly Lessons and Assignments
• Weekly Live Zoom Q&A Sessions with Two Pro Instructors
• Comprehensive Templates
• An Amazing Community
• Learn more and register: https://www.thetinyhouse.net/thc

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