Tiny House Conversations

#050 - Is a tiny house on wheels legal to live in full-time?

Janine Strachan is the President of the Australian Tiny House Association.

Janine is a wealth of knowledge and very passionate about all things tiny houses on wheels, as you’ll get to hear in the episode today.

In this conversation we talked about:

• The recent progress with tiny house planning policy & local law by two local councils or Shires in Australia, for long-term tiny house occupancy
• How you as an individual can approach your local council for long-term tiny house approval using ATHA’s templates (links in the show notes)
• The progress with tiny house insurance and the specific policy for tiny houses on wheels, now available
• The importance of doing your due diligence when it comes to finding a tiny house builder, and what’s important to look for
• Where Janine sees the future of tiny houses going in Australia, when it comes to wider acceptance, including in council planning and with legislation… and lots more!

Disclaimer: The information discussed in this conversation is not intended to offer advice to podcast listeners. It is for educational purposes only. Please do your own research or seek professional support before making any big decisions about building or living in your tiny house.


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

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/050


You can follow ATHA here:

W: https://tinyhouse.org.au/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/australiantinyhouseassociation
IG: https://www.instagram.com/australiantiny/

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#049 - In this episode, I share with you the total cost breakdown of my tiny house.

Here's what I talked about:

• The total cost of the build
• The features of the deck and how much it cost
• The total cost of my off-grid solar trailer (including how I customised some equipment)
• The costs of the different tradespeople that helped set up my tiny
• Other additional costs involved in starting my tiny house journey... and lots more!

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

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/049


You can follow my tiny adventures here:
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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.

For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

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#048 - This week on the show is part 2 of tiny house living highlights and lessons learned from many of this year's podcasts.

Here's what we discussed:

• The benefits of shipping container homes
• The biggest misconception about financing a tiny home
• Making a case to take to your local council for approval of long-term tiny house living
• Tiny house security
• How your tiny house build cost is not the final cost of your tiny house expenses... and much more!

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

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/048

You can follow my 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.

For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

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#047 - This week on the show we talk about the tiny house living highlights and takeaways from many of this year's podcasts.

Here's what we discussed:

• Tiny house parking spaces and why tiny houses are an important part of the affordable housing conversation
• Relationships in small spaces and being aware of each other in a small space
• Important considerations for finding an off-grid solar system for your needs
• Why Hemp may not be the most eco-friendly resource
• Many of the benefits of tiny house living... and lots more!

 

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

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/047

You can follow my tiny adventures here:
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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.

For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

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#046 - Today is another “solocast” and in this episode, I’m sharing more details about how I found a parking space for my tiny house. Here’s what I talked about…

• Some different ways that I and other tiny housers have successfully found a tiny parking spot (including exactly what information I included on a tiny house flyer)
• How I actually found two parking spaces, but the first one didn't work out
• The tiny house platform that helped me find my current parking space
• What I did to prepare for my tiny house arriving on-site… and more!

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

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/046


You can follow my tiny adventures here:
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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.

For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

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#045 - How do you build an energy-efficient tiny home? What are the important aspects to consider?

Everett Norris is a Certified Passive House Tradesperson, qualified licensed Builder & Director of EverHomes Ltd. 

During his apprentice years, Everett built his first tiny house on the weekends, and eventually led tiny house workshops annually. 

Everett met his wife at a natural building conference where they bonded over their love of natural building. They started running tiny house workshops together teaching designing and building of tiny houses starting in 2018. They are about to start building a compact strawbale passive house in Christchurch, New Zealand.

In this conversation, we talk about...

• Energy efficiency, Passive House and Passive Solar Design
• Considerations for heating and cooling a tiny home
• The importance of air quality in a tiny home
• Everett's Tiny House Building Workshops
• Hedonic adaptation, finding intrinsic happiness and knowing your "why" for building / living in a tiny house... and more!

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

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/045


You can follow Everett and Ever Homes' tiny adventures here:

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

You can follow my tiny adventures here:
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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.

For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/resources/

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#044 - Today is another "solocast" and in this episode, I'm sharing more details with you about the healthy features of my tiny home.

Here's what I talked about...

• What I did with electrical wiring, appliances, lights, and my off-grid solar system, when it comes to reducing exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs)
• What I did to prevent creating the conditions for moisture and mould
• The natural paints, natural exterior timber oil and natural timber benchtop oil that I used
• The natural mattress and bedframe in my tiny home
• The composting toilet I chose and why... and lots more!

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

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/044


You can follow my tiny adventures here:
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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.

For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

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#043 - Amy and Greg are tiny housers based in South-East Queensland who are creating a self-sufficient life in a tiny home for their family of 4.

They share their journey on social media as “Life Done Simple” which serves as a vessel to share with you their pursuit of a more simplified life, financial empowerment and a lifetime of great memories all while living full-time in a 7.2 x 2.4m tiny house on wheels.

In this conversation we talk about:

• What it means to “make space for life, not stuff”
• What tiny house life has done for their family’s relationship
• Some of the main challenges they’ve experienced during tiny house living
• Why living in a tiny house is NOT a “sacrifice”
• Some advice for curious tiny house folks with kids, wondering “can I actually live this way with kids?”….and more!

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

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/043

You can follow Amy and Greg’s tiny adventures here:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/life_done_simple
YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeDoneSimple

You can follow my 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.

For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

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#042 - There are many considerations around safety when it comes to tiny house construction and tiny house trailers.

Fred Schultz is a thought leader, innovator, advocate, and teacher in Australia's Tiny House movement. He designed, built, and lived in his own off-grid (fossil-fuel free) tiny house with his family and in doing so, innovated the Unified Construction Method® to make tiny houses lightweight, safe to tow, and comfortable to live in year-round.

Fred educates DIY builders and professionals alike on how to build safe tiny house vehicles through his online course and face-to-face workshops. He also makes highly engineered tiny house trailers that are perfect for building a tiny house on, featuring the strongest attachment method available between the tiny house and the trailer.

If he’s not supporting trailer clients in his tiny house office, he’ll be on the tools or working in the garden at his home in Castlemaine.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The shifts Fred has observed in the tiny house space over the years and where he thinks we’re headed
• The importance of constructing a long-lasting, safe & thermally well-performing tiny house on wheels / tiny house vehicle
• Why building to the Building Code of Australia or the National Construction Code doesn’t necessarily make a safe tiny house vehicle
• Some consequences of building over the weight limit of a trailer (4.5T)
• All about the Unified Construction Method®, Fred’s Tiny Trailers & Tiny House University….and more!

Get the episode show notes & links here:
https://tinyhouseconversations.com/042


You can work with and follow Fred’s tiny adventures here:

W: https://fredstinyhouses.com.au/
W: https://www.tinyhouseuniversity.com.au/
Trailers: https://fredstinyhouses.com.au/tiny-house-trailer/
IG: www.instagram.com/fredstinyhouses
FB: www.facebook.com/fredstinyhouses

You can follow my tiny adventures here:
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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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#041 - Zeisha and Bronson Te Tau are the creators and hosts of "Find the Perfect Place", a YouTube series that features gorgeous homes of all shapes and sizes. They understand the "Perfect Place" is different for everyone and their mission is to showcase variety, uniqueness and beauty within all.

The idea to find the Perfect Place is one that resonates with us all. The desire and constant search for perfection, whilst coming to terms that there is also great beauty in imperfection. They hope you come along for the ride, and enjoy the journey as they find the Perfect Place.

In this conversation we talk about:

• All about their Youtube series, “Find the Perfect Place”
• The different tiny homes they’ve stayed in and some of their favourite features
• Some of the challenges of creating this series
• What Bronson and Zeisha’s “Perfect Place” looks like
• Teasing some upcoming tiny home tours...and more!

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

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/041


You can follow Zeisha and Bronson’s adventures here:

W: https://www.findtheperfectplace.com
YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/findthePerfectPlace
FB: https://www.facebook.com/fnd.theperfectplace
IG: https://www.instagram.com/fnd.theperfectplace

You can follow my 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.

For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

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#040 - Could building materials be affecting your health and making you sick?

Zara D’Cotta is a Building Biology New Build Consultant, Keynote Speaker & Founder of The Healthy Home. 

She discovered her passion for environmental health after going through cancer. Through her own experiences with environmental illness, including four years on the move from one ‘unhealthy’ home to the next, and extensive research, Zara realised unhealthy homes are making us sick.

She decided to learn all she could about home design and building materials so she can one day build her own healthy home, and play what part she can in changing the way homes are designed and built. She has been on a mission to help families make informed choices ever since.

Zara has spent the past three years studying Building Biology, with a specific focus on healthy home design and building materials, in Australia and the USA.

In this conversation we talk about:

• Different chemicals contained in building materials and how they can be detrimental to health
• How to determine whether a building material is safe to use when it comes to the impacts on your health and the environment
• Why reclaimed and recycled building materials are not always the “healthiest” choice
• The limitations with the building codes when it comes to building materials and health
• How to reduce exposure to chemicals and “off-gassing” in your tiny home… and more!

Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:
https://tinyhouseconversations.com/040


You can follow and work with Zara here:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/zaradcotta_thehealthyhome/
LT: https://linktr.ee/zaradcotta 

You can follow my 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.

For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

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#039 - Rick Smith (and his wife Shani) is one of the Founders of tiny house builders, Havenwood Tiny Homes, who are based in Albion Park and Oak Flats on the South Coast of NSW.

Havenwood wants to provide people the opportunity to live simply. They make it their mission to serve their clients well, to provide homes that bring life and joy to their owners. 

Taking all of their combined years of building experience, their love of interiors that spark authentic living, bringing in handmade and bespoke materials, and staying true to who they are and how they believe life should be lived. They hope to inspire you also to walk forward into your dreams.

In this conversation we talk about:

• The bigger purpose behind Havenwood Tiny Homes and why Rick, Shani and the team do what they do
• Rick shares some great insights on starting the journey to get your tiny house built, and what steps to take, even when you’re not ready yet
• Behind-the-scenes of tiny house deliveries - challenges and memorable moments navigating different terrain, conditions and situations
• The tiny house models Havenwood build, including their unique tiny food truck model and the process to work with them as a customer
• What brings Rick the most joy when building homes for people… and more!

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

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/039


You can follow Havenwood’s tiny adventures here:

W: https://www.havenwood.com.au/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/havenwoodtinyhomes/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/havenwoodtinyhomes/ 

You can follow my 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.

For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/resources/

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#038 - Mieke and Tom Lashford are tiny housers based in the Noosa Hinterland in Queensland and have created their tiny life on a hobby homestead.

Their journey to transitioning from living a life stuck in the rat race working 6 days a week and paying a big mortgage in a life not aligned, to moving to tiny house living and building a hobby farm in the Noosa hinterland and creating a space for connection and living simpler and more connected to nature.

Mieke and Tom were previously living in a second-hand tiny house and have recently moved into another tiny home which is absolutely stunning!

In this conversation we talk about:

• Why they decided to downsize from living in a 10-metre tiny home to an 8.4-metre tiny, and why it works so much better for them
• The benefits they have experienced from tiny house living
• How living in their first tiny home helped them to design their current tiny based on what worked and didn’t work, what’s most important to them and what their current needs are
• The importance of presence and creating your tiny home based on what you need in this moment rather than trying to predict what's going to happen in the future (this can apply to everything we do in life!)
• All about their hobby farm, Summerset Hill... and more!

You can follow Mieke, Tom & Summerset Hill's tiny adventures here:

IG: http://www.instagram.com/summersethill
FB: https://www.facebook.com/summersethill
Hipcamp: https://www.hipcamp.com/en-AU/queensland/summersethill/tiny-house-summersethill

You can follow my tiny adventures here:
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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.

For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/resources/

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#037 - Thiago Perrone is the Managing Director of tiny house builders, Aussie Tiny Houses, based on the Sunshine Coast of QLD.

Aussie Tiny Houses are passionate about tiny living and providing alternatives to the current housing market. Their team of industry experts has been designing and building Tiny Houses in Australia since 2017. They specialize in optimizing small spaces and designing beautiful, practical and affordable living solutions to help you create your Tiny House vision.

In this conversation we talk about:

• Tiny homes as a solution to homelessness
• Considerations for DIY building vs buying a tiny house
• Creative storage solutions in a tiny home
• The tiny house models and off-grid solutions Aussie Tiny Houses offer, including their soon-to-be-released deck trailers, and the “customer journey” to work with them to build your tiny home
• Questions you should ask your builder to make sure you’re working with an ethical and reliable tiny building company in your area… and more!

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

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/037


You can follow Aussie Tiny Houses here:

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


You can follow my 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
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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.

For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

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#036 - Walk with me through my tiny house design process in this "solocast" episode.

Here’s what I shared:

• Why I chose to go with Designer Eco Tiny Homes to build my tiny
• How I prepared for the custom design process, including resources I used and notes I made
• The layout of rooms in my tiny home
• Some features I had to have when it comes to creating a healthy home environment
• Other features in each area of my home
• Which composting toilet, natural mattress and bedframe I chose, and which natural paints, oils and downlights I used… and more!

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

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/036

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.

For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

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#035 - Have you felt uncertain about how to approach the custom design process of your tiny home?

Danielle Dooley is the Custom Designer for the tiny building company, Designer Eco Tiny Homes, based on the South Coast of NSW. 

Danielle has a background in architecture and interior decorating. She has designed/built over 70 tiny homes with Designer Eco Tiny Homes and is passionate about working with their custom clients to create unique and bespoke spaces.

Danielle and I worked together on the custom design of my tiny house.

In this conversation we talk about:

• Some pro’s and con’s of custom designing a tiny home vs buying one “off-the-shelf”
• Where to start and how to approach planning your custom design
• Design considerations for different areas and features of your tiny home, including bedroom, lounge space, kitchen, bathroom, storage and cladding
• What Danielle loves most about working on custom designs with people
• Some of the most challenging design problems she has to solve… and more!

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

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/035


You can follow Designer Eco’s tiny adventures here:
W: https://designerecotinyhomes.com.au/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/designerecotinyhomes/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/designerecotinyhomes/  
YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7A1RhGMtWLB63u6eT74bzg


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.

For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

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#034 - If you've ever thought you were too old to build a tiny house or buy land, this one's for you!

Mel Sparkles is a tiny houser from the Sunshine Coast in QLD. With a lifelong passion dedicated to tiny spaces, traditionally a Graphic Designer, Mel went on to study Building Design, Interior Design and Construction. 

After helping with other tiny house builds, Mel started building her own tiny house in 2020 which she has recently moved into. Mel hosts the Facebook groups Tiny Houses Brisbane & QLD and Land and Tiny Houses to rent or buy in Australia for the tiny house community.

Mel has worked as a volunteer for ATHA for the last 4 years and has hosted regular tiny house meetings to bring tiny house folk together. Mel has engaged in media spots for tiny houses and participated in speaker panels for tiny houses. 

She is currently designing another tiny house to build on land that recently purchased and is navigating the waters with council.

In this conversation we talk about:

• Mel’s story of living in a caravan, to building her own tiny house (in her 50’s), and buying her own land
• The struggles Mel experienced during the DIY building process
• How Mel created the tiny house life she wants to live
• What tiny living has enabled Mel to do in her life that she couldn’t do before
• Frustrations around council regulations and solutions for the housing crisis… and more!

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

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/034


You can follow Mel’s tiny adventures here:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/sliceoftinypai/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/sliceoftinypai
Tiny Houses Brisbane & QLD: www.facebook.com/groups/tinyhousesbrisbane
Land to rent or buy for Tiny Houses in Australia:
www.facebook.com/groups/249661598868769/
The Tiny House Roadshow:
www.facebook.com/The-Tiny-House-Roadshow-107197220704517


You can follow my tiny adventures here:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversations
FB:  https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversations

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#033 - Grant Emans is the founder of Designer Eco Tiny Homes, tiny house builders based in Ulladulla on the South Coast of NSW.  If you’ve been listening to the show for a while, you’ll know that Designer Eco is building my own tiny home!

In this conversation we talk about:

• Grant’s story and background in the construction industry and how he came to specialise in tiny house builds
• The shifts Grant has seen in the tiny house world from when he started building tiny homes and what’s currently present in the industry today
• For DIY tiny house builders - some options that Designer Eco offers, including trailers and shells to lock up
• All about solar trailers and the benefits compared to solar panels on your tiny house roof
• The tiny house models Designer Eco build and the process to work with them… and more!

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

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/033


You can follow Grant and Designer Eco’s tiny adventures here:
W: https://designerecotinyhomes.com.au/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/designerecotinyhomes/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/designerecotinyhomes/  
YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7A1RhGMtWLB63u6eT74bzg


You can follow my 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.

For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

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#032 - What are electromagnetic fields (EMFs), how can they affect your health and how can you reduce exposure in your tiny home?

These are just some of the questions we answer in today’s episode with my returning guest Amie Skilton.

Amie is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, Herbalist, Certified Mould Technician and is currently completing her studies as an EMF Testing Technician.

Just like we discussed with Amie in episode #28 all about mould and the importance of a healthy home environment, today’s topic of electromagnetic fields and electromagnetic radiation is incredibly important when it comes to our physical, mental and emotional health.

In this conversation we talk about:

• The different kinds of EMFs, which are most concerning and the common sources in your tiny home
• Preventative measures you can take to reduce EMF exposure in your tiny home, whether you’re building from scratch or already living in your tiny
• Off-grid solar systems and EMFs
• The most and least EMF-protective building materials
• All about Amie’s course, EMF-Proof Your Home… and SO MUCH more!

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

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/032

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


You can follow and work with Amie here:

W: https://whatthenaturopathsaid.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thatnaturopath/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Amie.Skilton.Naturopath
Course (EMF-Proof Your Home): https://www.amieskilton.com/emfproof 

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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.

For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

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#031 - Sarah & Scott Rohdich are tiny housers living off-grid as well as the co-owners of the tiny house builders, Häuslein, based in Port Macquarie in NSW.

Company Story:

"Häuslein Tiny House Co. was founded in early 2018 by four friends with a shared passion to make a big impact in people's lives.  We believe life is for living and enjoying. It’s about relationships and building a lifestyle that has time for the little things.

We want to live and promote the less-stressed life where we can be refreshed to be productive and give our best to the world and those around us. We want to live sustainably, generously and creatively, maximising resources and keeping it simple".

In this conversation we talk about:

• Sarah and Scott’s family’s experiences of living tiny
• What kind of family-friendly features they included in their home
• Häuslein’s tiny house models and the kinds of high-quality building materials they use
• Some options to connect with power, water, sewage and off-grid solutions with their homes
• The process to work with Häuslein as a customer… and more!

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

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/031


You can follow Scott, Sarah & Häuslein's tiny adventures here:

W: https://www.hauslein.com.au/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/hausleintinyhouseco/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/hausleintinyhouseco/ 

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.

For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

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#030 - Adam Hickman is a carpenter and natural building practitioner originally from the UK and now based in Victoria, who lived in a converted tiny house truck with his family several years ago. These days Adam and his family live in a strawbale house he constructed himself. Adam also runs a tiny building company called Evergreen Homes.

In this conversation we talk about:

• What it’s like to live in a converted tiny house truck constructed with 85% recycled materials
• Adam’s experiences of living in a like-minded tiny house community
• Strawbale houses and the features included in his current family home
• Adam's biggest life lessons
• All about Adam’s Tiny House building company, Evergreen Homes... and more!

About Adam Hickman

"I started my career in construction 17 years ago in the UK. I was fortunate to work on beautiful Tudor and Georgian homes with strict criteria around building practices used, maintaining tradition and aesthetics whilst implementing modern techniques to improve thermal performance,  including passive solar design features. I was inspired to deepen my learning in natural building and solar passive design. 

Over the last 10 years, I have dedicated myself to learning and gaining experience in a magnitude of sustainable building practices. I’ve specialised in Traditional Timber Framing, Strawbale Homes and Tiny House design / building."

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

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/030


You can follow Adam’s tiny adventures here:

W: https://www.evergreenhomesaustralia.com.au/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/evergreenhomesau/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/evergreenhomesau


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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.

For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

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#029 - Jesse Anyan is the Managing Director of Kingdomes, who are Glamping Dome specialists that serve as eco-accommodation structures and more... Transforming your HOME life into a DOME life.

In this conversation we talk about:

• All about what glamping domes are, what they’re made from, how long they last, how to care for them, etc
• The multi-purpose uses of these Kingdomes models
• What the deal is with domes and council regulations
• How you can connect with power, water, sewage and off-grid solutions with these domes
• Playing our part in land conservation, contributing to the wider community and a better world for all… and more!

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

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/029


You can follow Jesse and Kingdomes here:

W: www.kingdomes.com.au
FB: www.facebook.com/Kingdomes.com.au
IG: www.instagram.com/kingdomes_leisure
YT: https://youtube.com/channel/UCzw7a33aZc6PsuCxgKBnAMw


You can follow my 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.

For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

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#028 - Building a healthy home includes preventing moisture and mould growth. In a small space, it's especially important to mould-proof your tiny home.

Amie Skilton is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, Herbalist and qualified Mould Testing Technician. As a former Functional Medicine Practitioner of 18 years, Amie’s view of root-cause medicine was forever altered as a result of an environmentally acquired illness.

In 2017, after developing Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), she discovered the world of building biology and the various ways in which the built environment has a profound impact on human health. She realised her Naturopathic, Nutritional and herbal toolkit were only as useful as her environment was healthy.

She’s now on a mission to raise awareness of a commonly overlooked but monumentally significant influence on health and wellbeing.

In this conversation we talk about:

• Amie’s story of mould-related illness and common signs & symptoms of mould exposure
• Types of toxic mould and what a building biologist is
• Mould prevention and considerations when constructing a tiny home from scratch (for DIY builders and tiny building companies)
• What to check for when it comes to mould detection and buying a pre-loved tiny home
• The most mould-prone building materials and which materials are better options to avoid water damage and mould growth… and more!

Get the episode show notes & links here: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/028


You can follow and contact Amie here:

W: https://whatthenaturopathsaid.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thatnaturopath/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Amie.Skilton.Naturopath
Course (Mould-Proof Your Home): https://www.amieskilton.com/mouldproof
Work with Amie: https://whatthenaturopathsaid.com/mould/

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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.

For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

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#027 - Joe Arnesen is the co-founder of tiny house builders LJM Tiny Homes (Formerly LJM Carpentry & Construction) along with his business partner and expert builder, Luke McGurgen. 

LJM are based on the Sunshine Coast of QLD and build the most stunning tiny houses! I really got to feel the depth of care, authenticity, and genuine desire to help people build the home of their dreams through talking with Joe.

In this conversation we talk about:

• The benefits of choosing a tiny building company vs DIY building a tiny house
• Structural considerations for building a tiny house on wheels, including considerations on the layout and distribution of load
• The tiny house models LJM build and the process to work with them
• Some options to connect with power, water, sewage and off-grid solutions
• Questions to ask and things to look out for when it comes to finding an ethical, reliable tiny builder in your area… and more!

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

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/027


You can follow Joe and LJM’s tiny adventures here:

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

You can follow my 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.

For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

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#026 - I asked 13 Tiny Housers the question, "What's one of the most valuable lessons you've learned from tiny house living?"

In this special compilation episode, I'm sharing their answers with you, so you can take their insights into your own tiny house journey. 

You'll hear topics such as...

• Conscious consumption, use of resources and our impact on the Earth
• Intentional living, simplifying and slowing life down
• What we do and DON'T need to be happy
• Self-sufficiency and resilience
• Designing a space around your dream life... and plenty more!

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

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/026

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


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.

For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

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#025 - Decisions, decisions, decisions… So many to make when designing and building or buying a tiny house and living the tiny lifestyle. Where do you start?

Ethan Waldman is a tiny houser from Burlington, Vermont, USA. He is a tiny house author, speaker, and teacher. He built his own tiny house on wheels in 2012, and has been passionately helping future tiny house dwellers on their own journeys ever since.

Ethan’s guide, Tiny House Decisions, has helped thousands of readers answer the big questions about tiny houses and plan each system in their future home. He’s also the creator and host of the Tiny House Lifestyle Podcast, a show that brings you conversations with tiny house luminaries, builders, and DIYers.

In this conversation we talk about:

• Ethan’s tiny house building experiences
• A common misconception about living in a tiny house
• Ethan talks us through the different sections of his e-book, Tiny House Decisions, and how you can consider different decisions along the way - big decisions, systems decisions, construction decisions & tiny living
• We touched on tiny trailers, tiny regulations and security for your tiny home… and more

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

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/025


You can follow Ethan’s tiny adventures here:

W: https://www.thetinyhouse.net/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/ethanwaldman/
Podcast: https://www.thetinyhouse.net/thlp/
ebook: https://www.thetinyhouse.net/tiny-house-decisions/
Course: https://www.thetinyhouse.net/considerations/
Community: https://www.thetinyhouse.net/tiny-house-engage/

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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.

For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

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#024 - In an industry that's largely male-dominant, I'm continually inspired when I meet women in carpentry and tiny house building.

Marie Beringer is a tiny houser originally from France, and is living in Auckland, New Zealand. Marie DIY built her tiny home with the help of some friends and is currently doing an apprenticeship in carpentry. Marie’s DIY story is inspiring!

In this conversation we talk about:

• Where to start when it comes to DIY building a tiny house
• Marie’s off-grid setup and the challenges of creating a self-sufficient life
• How Marie found a parking space for her tiny home
• Women in building and carpentry
• A realist misconception about living in a tiny house… and more.

About Marie

Marie: "I am Marie and 5 years ago I made the best decision of my life signing up for a tiny house workshop. I was working in a 9 to 5 job in a lab and after that I quit and started my own tiny house journey with the mindset of « how hard can it be »... spoiler alert ... it’s hard but not impossible, and with a good attitude and some support, you can do anything. 

Back to the present day, I now have my tiny house on a beautiful piece of land in west Auckland, entering my second year of a carpentry apprenticeship, building tiny houses for others. I am embarking on a new adventure trying to become more self-sufficient and having fun along the way."

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

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/024


You can follow Marie’s tiny adventures here:

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


You can follow my 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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#023 - Can you see yourself living in a tiny house community?

Jimmy Hirst is a tiny houser from the Sunshine Coast of QLD who runs the organisation, Polkadot, supporting sustainable and community-based living.

Jimmy is a passionate, self-professed social entrepreneur and social engineer actively working in advocating for and helping transition the mainstream population to more sustainable & socially connective communities ("Eco Villages") to help improve quality of life for all people as well as helping reduce impact on the planet so that it may be enjoyed 4 generations to come.

In this conversation we talk about:

• Jimmy’s story of tiny house living and some reasons for going tiny
• Intentional eco-communities and his thoughts on creating guiding principles, framework and guidance for living in community
• How Jimmy found a parking space for his tiny home
• The mutually beneficial relationship with your landowner
• All about what Jimmy is creating with Polkadot
• Lots more!

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

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/023

You can follow Jimmy’s tiny adventures here:

W: https://www.polkadot.org.au/jimmyz
FB: https://www.facebook.com/polkadottinyhouses
FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/polkadotcommunity
Tiny App: https://www.polkadot.org.au/tinyapp
Living Free Tiny House: https://www.polkadot.org.au/livingfreetinyhouse
Tiny Living Tour: https://www.polkadot.org.au/polkadottinyhousetour


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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.

For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, head to:

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#022 - Looking for an easier way to create your tiny house plans and design?

Laurin Buch, Eujenne Claxton and Till Buch are the Co-Founders of Tiny Easy, a tiny house design company based in Auckland, New Zealand. 

The driving force behind Tiny Easy is to encourage and inspire other tiny house enthusiasts to take the leap and get into their tiny house faster. 

They believe that tiny homes can unlock a lifestyle of financial freedom, sustainability, and time freedom that we all crave! It's Tiny Easy's mission to help you kickstart your tiny house building journey!

In this conversation we talk about:

• Laurin and Eujenne’s tiny house build
• The tiny house designs and plans available through Tiny Easy, including comprehensive additional resources like a cost planner, floor, framing and cabinetry plans, build planner, tool guides, a fully customizable Sketchup model and plenty more.
• The process of working with Tiny Easy and the building companies they’re partnered with
• What’s inspiring them most in the tiny house world… and more!

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

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/022


You can follow Laurin, Eugene and Till’s tiny adventures here:

W: https://www.tinyeasy.co.nz/tiny-house-plans
E-book: https://www.tinyeasy.co.nz/ebook
Free Tiny House Plans: https://www.tinyeasy.co.nz/free-tiny-house-plans
IG: https://www.instagram.com/tiny.easy/ 
FB: https://www.facebook.com/TinyEasy 
PT: https://www.pinterest.nz/TinyEasyNZ
LT: https://linktr.ee/tinyeasy 

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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#021 - What do the Tiny House Regulations say about long-term tiny house living?

Elle Paton is a tiny houser living in St Kilda in Melbourne, Victoria. Elle is also a Co-founder of Tiny Non-Profit, a Co-founder of the Australian Tiny House Association, and most recently, Co-founder of the new platform Littlefoot - a platform for small footprint housing in Australia. 

She works as a consultant within the industry and heads up the Australian Tiny Houses Facebook Community. Living in her St Kilda suburban tiny house, from where she works, she is passionate about the sustainability aspect of tiny living and the potential positive social impacts tiny houses have to offer.

In this conversation we talk about:

• Elle’s experiences of tiny house living, including the process of downsizing & transitioning, the challenges and best parts
• The importance of working out your values and needs when building your tiny house
• The current situation with tiny house on wheels (caravan) regulations in Australia
• Elle’s experiences dealing with her local council to get pre-approval for long-term living in her tiny house on wheels in an urban environment in St Kilda
• Considerations and things to understand when making a case for local council approval for long-term tiny house living... and lots more!

Disclaimer: The information discussed in this conversation is not intended to offer advice to podcast listeners. It is for educational purposes only. Please do your own research and seek professional support before making any big decisions about building or living in your tiny house.

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

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/021

You can work with Elle and follow her tiny adventures here:

W: www.littlefoot.homes
LT: https://linktr.ee/ellepaton
Tiny Consulting: https://calendly.com/ellepaton/tiny-consultancy-call
FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/235074966967710/

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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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#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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• 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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#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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• 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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#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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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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#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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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

#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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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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#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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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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#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


Tiny and Healthy Living Products and Services

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

#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


Tiny and Healthy Living Products and Services

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

#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]


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


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• Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/tinyeasydesigner
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• Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/
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#010 - Have you wondered what it's like to live in a tiny house with kids? Can living in a small space as a family of five really work?

Michelle Rees owns a tiny home in the countryside of Victoria with her husband Joe. 

Michelle, Joe & their 3 kids split their time between their home in Melbourne and their tiny house in the country, which they also rent out on Airbnb as a unique, luxury off-grid experience, called Thundering Hills.

In this conversation we talk about:

• How tiny house living makes you realise what’s really important and how few material items you actually need
• What kinds of family-friendly features they included in their tiny home build
• What it’s like for a family of five to live in a small space
• How living in their tiny home has deepened their family’s connection to each other and the Earth
• How you can experience living in Michelle and her family’s tiny home through their off-the-grid Airbnb experience
• Lots more!

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

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/010

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


You can follow Michelle and Joe’s tiny adventures here:

W: https://thunderinghills.com.au/

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

FB: https://www.facebook.com/Thundering-Hills-High-Country-Farm-102057691830751/

Airbnb: Thundering Hills


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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#009 - Can you see yourself living off the grid in a tiny house? 

Today I’m speaking with Kathy and Matt McMillan who are tiny housers from the mid-North Coast of NSW.

Kathy and Matt have been living in their pre-loved tiny house on wheels with their dogs Chloe and Webber since April 2021. 

Their tiny is parked on the property where Kathy grew up, on Dunghutti Country in the Mid North Coast hinterland of NSW. 

The family appeared on the "Too Much Stuff" episode of ABC’s Compass program in July 2021, which is still available to view on ABC iView.

In this conversation we talk about:

• Why Matt and Kathy chose to buy a pre-loved tiny home instead of DIY building
• Their off-the-grid set-up including what they do with solar, water, a composting toilet and management of greywater
• Financing a tiny house
• How living in a tiny house connects you to everyday life and nature
• Some misconceptions they commonly hear about tiny house living
• Plenty more!

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

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/009


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/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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#008 - Living off-grid in a tiny house is a wonderful opportunity for lifestyle design and making intentional choices about how you want to live. 

Today I'm speaking with Jan and Kev Why who are DIY tiny housers originally from the UK and living on the Gold Coast in QLD. 

Their tiny house journey is about financial freedom and a lifestyle more aligned with their consciences. They self-built their off-grid home 4 years ago & lease an acre of land from their good friends. 

For Jan and Kev, tiny house life has been a very positive change. They’ve had some great experiences and met many like-minded people whom they would never have without it, and they couldn’t imagine any other way to live!

In this conversation we talk about:

• Some of the perspective shifts Jan and Kev experienced from living the tiny lifestyle
• Their off-the-grid set-up, including what they do with solar, water and management of greywater
• What they love most about tiny living
• All about their juice and smoothie “tiny space business” that has allowed them to design their working lifestyle on their own terms
• Valuable advice for curious, newbie tiny housers who are interested in this way of living but don’t know where to start.
• Lots more!

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

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/008

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

You can follow Jan and Kev’s tiny adventures here:

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

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

G: www.instagram.com/smoothjuice_


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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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#007 - What does your tiny house dream life look like? 

On the show today is Lisa Tranter, a tiny house dweller who lives with her partner Matt in their strikingly beautiful DIY tiny home in the Blue Mountains of NSW.

Lisa dreamed of owning and living in a Tiny house for a few years before meeting Matt, who quickly came on board after seeing how creative you can be designing a small space. Matt just happened to be a bathroom and kitchen renovation specialist!

Lisa and Matt are tiny living and builder enthusiasts. They built their first tiny house in 2018 and currently have plans to develop concept shipping container homes to allow more people to experience small-space living and expand the public awareness of tiny homes.

In this conversation we talk about:

• The types of materials Lisa and Matt used in their tiny build and where they sourced their materials
• What they do for heating, cooling and storage in their home
• Some non-negotiable features that were important for them to include in their home
• What living in a tiny house has done for their relationship
• The challenges of living in a small space
• And much more!

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

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/007

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


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

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

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

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

Hobbs Bathrooms: https://www.hobbsbathrooms.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/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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#006 - Lessons from van life, minimalism, small space living, and yoga with Clare Lovelace, a yoga teacher, teacher trainer, and dear friend of mine, originally from the UK. 

We met in Sydney at yoga several years ago. Clare now lives in Batemans Bay on the South Coast of NSW and is the owner of the yoga studio, Soul Tribe Studio.

I’ve asked Clare to join me on the show today to talk about her experiences and lessons from living full-time in her van a few years ago.

In this conversation we talk about:

• Clare’s decision to pack up her life in Sydney to live in her van
• What she learned about herself living the van life
• Small space living and minimalism principles
• How Clare put yoga in Bateman's Bay "on the map"
• Lots more!

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

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/006

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


You can follow Clare’s adventures here:

W: http://clarelovelace.com/
W: https://www.soultribestudio.com.au/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/clarelovelace/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/soultribestudio/  

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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#005 - A discussion on alternative housing, multi-generational living, and tiny homes with April Whiston, the Founder of Cabin Connect - Australia’s leading online marketplace and professional platform for alternate living and holiday options.

Cabin Connect offers you a quick and easy way to sell your park cabin, van, lifestyle home, and tiny house, connecting you to thousands of buyers who visit their website every month.

In this conversation, we talk about:

• What Cabin Connect is and the process to buy and sell a lifestyle home
• The growing tiny house movement and demand for tiny homes on Cabin Connect
• The opportunity and benefits of multi-generational living
• The endless multi-purpose ways that people are using cabins, tiny homes and caravans
• The affordable housing market and alternative solutions 
• Lots more!

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

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/005

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

You can check out Cabin Connect here:

• W: https://cabinconnect.com.au/ 
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/cabinconnect.com.au/ 
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/cabinconnectcomau 

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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#004 - Learn what tiny house life is like in New Zealand with Ziski Pöschi and Ryan Steven, DIY tiny house dwellers from Auckland, New Zealand (who relocated to Raglan after the show)

Ryan and Ziski are passionate about reducing their environmental impact and living a simpler lifestyle. This led them to design and build a tiny house on wheels, which they have now lived in for over a year with their two dogs and cat. 

Their tiny home has to be one of the most stunningly beautiful homes I’ve ever seen, which they built with no previous building experience!

In this conversation, we talk about:

• Some of the struggles they experienced during their tiny build
• How they created and designed their tiny house plans
• Their process to easily find 3 different spaces on luscious NZ land to park their tiny home, how much rent they pay, and why it’s important to build a relationship with your landowner
• We touch on the current situation with tiny house regulations in New Zealand
• What they wish they knew (or listened to) back when they started their tiny build!
• Lots more!

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

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/004

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

You can follow Ziski and Ryan’s tiny adventures here:

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

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

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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#001 - New and curious tiny house dwellers, welcome to Tiny House Conversations! It’s the introduction show with your host, Lucy Lich.

In this episode, Lucy shares:

• What this podcast is all about and who it’s for
• Who she is and why she started this podcast
• What’s coming in future episodes
• A tip Lucy learned along the way about tiny house parking (listen to the end to discover what it is)

Find out more about Lucy + the podcast and get the episode show notes here:

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/001


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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#002 - Colin and Megan Leeson are DIY tiny house dwellers living in Brisbane, QLD, in what they call the "Serenity Tiny House". They have lived in their tiny since late 2019.

During this time they’ve added a shipping container that Colin has set up as a woodwork shop, called “Serenity Woodcraft” and has been taking on a few small jobs as a hobby.

In this conversation, we talk about:

• The 3-part process of their tiny build
• How Colin and Megan created and designed their tiny house plans (including which software they used)
• The trailer they built their tiny home on and why they chose this option
• How they found land to park their tiny home, how much rent they pay, and why it’s important to build a relationship with your land-owner and local community
• What they love most about tiny life
• And much more!

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

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/002

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


You can follow Colin and Megan’s tiny adventures here:

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

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


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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#003 - Discover the challenges and considerations of tiny house living with Emmet Blackwell, a Strategic Town Planner from Western Australia who built and lived in tiny houses in the Byron Bay Hinterland of NSW, as well as renting his tiny house out on Airbnb for some extra income.

Today he’s still small space living on his own 40-acre property in WA, and currently living in a donga (a portable cabin) whilst working slowly on another tiny house on the side.

In this conversation, we talk about:

• Some of the challenges of building and living in a tiny house
• How Emmet was able to easily find a parking space for his tiny home in Byron Bay (including how he got around 30 offers in 48 hours!)
• The eco-community experiment in Victoria that Emmet was a part of (and why living in a community may not be for him)
• We touch on Australian Tiny House council regulations and building codes
• The composting toilet set-up that Emmet used
• And lots more!

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

https://tinyhouseconversations.com/003

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


You can follow Emmet’s tiny adventures here:

W: http://www.thewoodbutcherstinyhouse.com/ 

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

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


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.

Support the show