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Feb 10, 2023 • 30min

He’s Living the Tiny Dream in an $800 Truck Bed Camper

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/249In This Episode:Finding dispersed camping spotsPros and cons of living in the truckWork-life/truck-life balanceA passion for climbingFuture plans for a tiny houseThis week's sponsor: Tiny TuesdaysDid 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.Send us a textSupport the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple Podcasts Spotify More... Follow Ethan. Mastodon Instagram Pinterest Facebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!
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Feb 3, 2023 • 47min

International Vanlife Adventures and Challenges

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/248In This Episode:RV or van? How FnA made their decisionMaintenance happens - a lotWhy and how they upgradedCan you beat Frankie’s record?Tips for living in close quartersThis week's sponsor: Tiny TuesdaysDid 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.Send us a textSupport the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple Podcasts Spotify More... Follow Ethan. Mastodon Instagram Pinterest Facebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!
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Jan 27, 2023 • 1h 13min

Retired Teacher Builds DIY Tiny House on Wheels

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/247In This Episode:Electrical design and solar setupWater collection, storage, and plumbing that won’t freezeWalls, trailer, and floorplanCollecting materials and building the tiny houseLessons learned and fortuitous accidentsFinding parking and preparing the siteSend us a textSupport the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple Podcasts Spotify More... Follow Ethan. Mastodon Instagram Pinterest Facebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!
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Jan 20, 2023 • 28min

004. Reuse Expert Alex Eaves Built a Tiny House Box Truck for Almost $0

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 AmazonWe 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?Send us a textSupport the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple Podcasts Spotify More... Follow Ethan. Mastodon Instagram Pinterest Facebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!
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Jan 13, 2023 • 24min

The Ultimate Heated Water Hose and Other Smart Products I Recommend for Tiny Living

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/245In This Episode:How I check on my tiny house remotelyLeaving the light on for guestsRemotely monitoring temp and humidityHow to keep the water running in winterWhy I needed a smart deadboltPros and cons of the Nest Learning ThermostatLinks to Products Mentioned:Wyze CameraKasa Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch HS200Govee Wi-Fi Digital Thermometer HygrometerNoFreezeWaterHoseEpisode 56: How to Survive a Vermont Winter in a Tiny HouseUltraloq U-Bolt Pro Series DeadboltRuggable RugsNest Learning ThermostatThis week's sponsor: Tiny TuesdaysDid 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.Send us a textSupport the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple Podcasts Spotify More... Follow Ethan. Mastodon Instagram Pinterest Facebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!
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Jan 6, 2023 • 44min

Interior Design for Small Spaces

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/244In This Episode:Renovating a 1973 Avion LaGrandeTo move or not to move?Understanding how the house will be usedLightweight design considerationsSend us a textSupport the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple Podcasts Spotify More... Follow Ethan. Mastodon Instagram Pinterest Facebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!
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Dec 30, 2022 • 21min

2022 Year In Review

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/243In This Episode:My biggest business and teaching accomplishmentMoving and renting out my tiny houseUpcoming tiny house maintenanceHow is this podcast doing?My favorite episodes and why you should hear themShout out to my team!This week's sponsor: Tiny House ConsiderationsTiny 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 AssignmentsWeekly Live Zoom Q&A Sessions with Two Pro InstructorsComprehensive TemplatesAn Amazing CommunityLearn more and register: https://www.thetinyhouse.net/thcSend us a textSupport the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple Podcasts Spotify More... Follow Ethan. Mastodon Instagram Pinterest Facebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!
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Dec 23, 2022 • 39min

She Went Tiny and Then Created TinyFest

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/242In This Episode:Terrifying tiny house mistakesWhat to expect at a TinyFestBuilding community for people on the moveUpcoming tiny house eventsWhy tiny house festivals are importantThis week's sponsor: Tiny House ConsiderationsTiny 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 AssignmentsWeekly Live Zoom Q&A Sessions with Two Pro InstructorsComprehensive TemplatesAn Amazing CommunityLearn more and register: https://www.thetinyhouse.net/thcSend us a textSupport the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple Podcasts Spotify More... Follow Ethan. Mastodon Instagram Pinterest Facebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!
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Dec 16, 2022 • 52min

Reconnecting to the Earth through Bioregional Building

What is bioregional building? Steven Martyn got in touch with me when he released his latest book called The Roundhouse, which is all about bioregional building. It’s essentially the idea of finding all of your building materials within a 100 mile radius of where you’re building the house and it has a lot of interesting benefits and effects. Steven, a very philosophical and wonderful guest, has a lot of interesting ideas about living on this earth and I’m happy to share them with you.Full show notes and images at thetinyhouse.net/241In This Episode:What is bioregional building and the hundred-mile house?Building with creativity and funNot minimalist: anti-consumeristHow to get building experience without building your own houseGeomancy and your constantly moving homeHumanure compost systemThis week's sponsor: Tiny House ConsiderationsTiny 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 AssignmentsWeekly Live Zoom Q&A Sessions with Two Pro InstructorsComprehensive TemplatesAn Amazing CommunityLearn more and register: https://www.thetinyhouse.net/thcSend us a textSupport the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple Podcasts Spotify More... Follow Ethan. Mastodon Instagram Pinterest Facebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!
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Dec 9, 2022 • 38min

115. How to Go Tiny and Pay Off $125k In Debt with The Bushes

The Bushes are a tiny house couple with an extraordinary back story. Over the first two years of living tiny, they were able to pay off $125,000 in debt. In this interview, Marek and Ko will share the strategies they used to get out of debt, how they continue to live intentionally, and how their Youtube channel has changed their lives.In This Episode:How easy is it to get into debt and how did the Bushes decide to gain financial freedom?The steps that make up the Dave Ramsey methodObtaining financing for the tiny house – be persistent!How living tiny helps the Bushes live thoughtfullyBalancing all of the side hustles: what worked best and the importance of self-careRepay debt on your own time and set your own intensity levelThe progress of the YouTube channel and their favorite videosAbout the Tiny HouseBeing married in the tiny house and the reservations they had about living tinySend us a textSupport the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple Podcasts Spotify More... Follow Ethan. Mastodon Instagram Pinterest Facebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!

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