Tiny House Lifestyle Podcast
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.
Episodes
325 episodes
Identifying Red Flags in the Tiny Home Industry
In this episode, I'm joined by Mic of Mic Talks Tiny, an expert in vetting companies, especially within the tiny house industry, to help us make more informed decisions. Mic shares invaluable insights on recognizing red flags, avoiding scams, a...
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Episode 313
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39:16
Surviving Hurricanes and Building Sustainable Tiny House Communities
I'm thrilled to welcome Betsy Barbour back to the show. Betsy has been living in a 200 square foot tiny house since early 2019, navigating the challenges and joys that living tiny presents. Over the past few years, she's moved her home between ...
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Episode 312
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32:14
From Bankrupt to 160 Acres: How Two Brothers Are Using Creative Financing to Build a Tiny Empire
Today, I'll be talking to Jaymie, a visionary who transformed his life and business during the pandemic. From bankruptcy to building a thriving tiny home community on 160 acres, Jaymie's journey is nothing short of inspirational. He co-founded ...
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Episode 311
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48:28
A Professional Organizer's 4-Step Process for Decluttering Any Space with Shira Gill
Today's episode is packed with practical tips and inspiring insights on decluttering and organizing your home. Joining me is renowned home organizing expert and bestselling author, Shira Gill. With 15 years of experience, Shira has developed a ...
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Episode 310
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37:08
From Corporate Law to Tiny House Communities: Dedria Kolb's Journey to Poplar Creek
Dedria Kolb is a developer who's making waves in the housing industry with her innovative, community-focused projects. Dedria is the owner and cofounder of Ideal Ridge Ventures, and her latest endeavor, Poplar Creek, is the first tiny home deve...
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Episode 309
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37:26
From Tiny Houses to Modular Homes: Finding Your Path to Small Living
I am thrilled to welcome back a true advocate for the tiny house movement, Lindsay Wood. In this episode, we delve into the opportunities and challenges of living small in California compared to other states, exploring everything from zoning is...
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Episode 308
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45:46
Making Tiny House Parking Safer: How a 10-Year Tiny Dweller Built an App to Transform the Movement
Today, I have a returning guest who continuously brings valuable insights into the tiny house movement, Jewel Pearson. Jewel is a tiny house educator, advocate, and community leader with nearly a decade of experience living in her self designed...
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Episode 307
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44:18
How a Single Mom Found Financial Stability and Peace in a $42k Off-Grid Tiny Home (and Why She'd Do It Again)
Tracey Dedicatoria’s journey into tiny living began after a 23 year marriage, and her tiny house has been a sanctuary of peace, healing, and financial stability for her over the past 8 years. In this episode, Tracey shares the transformative po...
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Episode 306
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31:45
From Renovictions to Resilience: One Musician's Journey to Tiny House Living
I am excited to welcome a guest with a powerful and eye opening story about the realities of tiny living. Cheryl, a musician and single mother, joins us to share her journey of creating a custom tiny home designed to support her musical career ...
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Episode 305
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53:56
Essential Tiny House Organization Tips from a Pro Organizer
Louise Scott is a multifaceted professional organizer, designer and travel enthusiast. She has not only embraced tiny living, but has also helped many transition to a more minimalistic lifestyle through her business, All Things French. We'll di...
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Episode 304
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35:04
Breaking Free from Consumerism: Tiny Living and Big Ideas with Nate Murphy
Today, we have a thought-provoking episode featuring Nate Murphy. Nate is an advocate for minimalism, environmental consciousness, and co-living, and he's here to share his insights on how these concepts intersect with van life and tiny house l...
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Episode 303
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38:35
From NYC to 128 Sq Ft: How John Wells Escaped $12K Taxes for a $400/Year Tiny Paradise
Today's episode is a special one, several years ago, I had the privilege of interviewing John Wells, a true pioneer in the tiny house movement. John first caught my attention through his insightful comments on my Facebook posts about building m...
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Episode 302
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The Versatility and Challenges of Living a Tiny Lifestyle
Over the past decade, Jenna has expanded her influence through her amazingly popular YouTube channel, Tiny House Giant Journey, which showcases unique tiny house tours and stories. We'll discuss the challenges of maintaining and repairing a tin...
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Episode 301
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36:04
Secrets to a Fulfilling Tiny House Lifestyle
Candace and her husband have a unique story, having coordinated their tiny house build in the United States while still living in South Africa entirely via WhatsApp video calls. With a background as a declutter coach, life coach, retreat leader...
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Episode 300
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40:43
011. Living the Minimalist Family Life: 3 People, 3 Cats, and a Dog in a 325sf Tiny House On Wheels
Emily Gerde and her husband Justin, son Wyatt, three cats and one dog live in a 325 square foot tiny house on wheels. Emily is the author of Minimalist Living for a Maximum Life, which provides insight on their tiny house journey and how a mini...
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35:46
081. The Allure of the Roadtrip: Building Towable Tiny Houses
Lil Wing is a metal triangle on wheels with a putting green grass landing, and it was the most unique tiny house I saw at Big Mass Festival. The builder, Chris Schapdick of Tiny Industrial, specializes in smaller tiny homes that are easy to tow...
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36:32
She’s Building Her Tiny House Dream Against All Odds
I am excited to introduce you to Kaylee, a passionate advocate for the tiny house movement and a biology teacher with a deep interest in sustainable living. Kaylee will share the inspiring saga of her journey building her own tiny house and how...
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Episode 299
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41:12
How to Transform Tiny Homes into Profitable Rental Ventures
MJ Boyle is a mastermind in the tiny house community and the founder of several successful tiny house businesses, including My Tiny House Village and Oregon Teardrop Rentals. MJ has not only built and rented out nine unique tiny homes but has j...
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Episode 298
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55:20
How to Build a Health-Conscious Tiny Home
Today, we have a very special guest, Lucy Lich, joining us from the South Coast of New South Wales Australia. Lucy is not only a dedicated tiny house dweller, but also a teacher, wellness enthusiast, and the host of the Tiny House Conversations...
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Episode 297
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46:20
Inside the Effort to Develop a Tiny House Standard for the Entire World
Janet Thome is deeply involved in the tiny house movement, leading the Tiny House Alliance USA and serving as the membership secretary of the ASTM International Tiny House Subcommittee. In this episode, Janet will share insights into the curren...
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Episode 296
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39:38
How a Military Family Found Connection and Serenity in Tiny House Living
Today we delve into the story of a listener turned tiny home owner, Maegan Bell. Maegan is an active duty Army logistics officer who's going to share with us how she exchanged the blueprints of a traditional house for the compact efficiency of ...
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Episode 295
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42:12
Introduction to the Park Model Tiny House Lifestyle
Today we're exploring the cozy nooks of park model tiny homes with Cindy Ballaro. Cindy is not only a resident of a charming tiny home, but also a multipreneur who wears many hats including that of a publisher and marketer. Living in the pictur...
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Episode 294
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29:30
Transforming a Semi-Trailer into a Stylish Tiny Home
I am thrilled to introduce our guest, Mike Crowhurst, a seasoned tiny house dweller and the creative mind behind one of the most unique tiny homes I’ve seen in a while! Mike and his wife Heidi spent three years crafting a 45-foot ex-refrigerate...
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Episode 293
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The Art of Resizing: Living Big in a Smaller Home
Judy comes to us with 36 years of experience as a custom builder and remodeler, with a passion for well-appointed, smaller living spaces. We'll dive into her expert advice on maximizing functionality without sacrificing style and comfort, and e...
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Episode 292
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43:22
Building and Using Compost Toilets for Tiny Homes
Today, I'll be talking with Elizabeth, one of the team members behind a new and innovative entry into the world of compost toilets, the Throne Composting Toilet. Throne offers both a ready made AND DIY solution to the traditional compost toilet...
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Episode 291
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