Tiny House Conversations

#062 - Phae Barrett is a Co-Founder and Co-Organiser of the Tiny Homes Expo, Australia’s largest Tiny House events. Want to live in a tiny home? Do you have spare space on your land for a tiny house tenant?  Then get yourself to an Expo! You can walk through many different tiny homes, meet tiny house builders and other aligning businesses, and learn lots about tiny house living through the experienced speakers and experts in the Australian tiny house space.In this conversation we talked about:The evolution of the Tiny Homes Expo from the first show until nowPhae’s view on why it’s so complicated and a long process for tiny houses on wheels to have clear guidelines and regulations across the boardLots and lots of council talk including some behind-the-scenes that Phae shares about her dealings with some councilsHow you can advocate for tiny homes in your local area and communitySome positive stories about people living in tiny homes and how it has literally changed their livesFind out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:https://tinyhouseconversations.com/062You can follow Tiny Homes Expo’s here:W: https://tinyhomesexpo.com.au/IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhomeexpo/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/tinyhomeexpo You can follow my tiny adventures here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversationsFB:  https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversationsTiny and Healthy Living Products and ServicesBlock 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/bluelightDiscount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your orderTiny 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/tinyeasydesignerDiscount 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/Support the Show.

#061 - Paul Dolphin is a sustainable building designer and Director of PdD Building Design, who are a dedicated team of building designers specialising in creating liveable, low-energy homes and are based on the beautiful NSW South Coast.In this conversation, we talk about:The 3 pillars to consider when assessing sustainabilityAbout embodied energy, thermal mass, insulation, ventilation and solar passive designDesigning a tiny home with hazards and bushfire principles in mindPaul’s experience of dealing with councils for dwelling approval… and lots more!Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:https://tinyhouseconversations.com/061You can follow Paul and PDd Building Design here:W: https://www.pddbuildingdesign.com.au/  Webinar: https://www.pddbuildingdesign.com.au/eco-house-webinar You can follow my tiny adventures here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversationsFB:  https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversationsTiny and Healthy Living Products and ServicesBlock 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/bluelightDiscount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your orderTiny 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/tinyeasydesignerDiscount 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/Support the show

#060 - One of the ways Treehab Tiny Houses stands out is with their approach to sustainability. Riley Skene is the Managing Director of Treehab Tiny Houses, who are based in Victoria. Over the past five years, Treehab has helped many Australians realise their tiny house dream. They work hard to ensure your tiny house is built to the highest standards and provide you with a safe, secure foundation to live your tiny dream.They are passionate about design, innovation, and most importantly sustainability.In this conversation we talk about:What makes Treehab unique and how they approach innovation, sustainability, and environmentally sound practicesThe shift from Airbnb to long-term living with tiny homesThe different demographics they build tiny homes forTheir tiny house models, tiny home kits for DIYers, and how they customise their off-grid solutions according to your needs…and lots more!Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:https://tinyhouseconversations.com/060You can follow Riley & Treehab’s tiny adventures here:W: https://www.treehab.com.au/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/treehabtinyhouses/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/TreehabtinyhouseYou can follow my tiny adventures here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversationsFB:  https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversationsTiny and Healthy Living Products and ServicesBlock 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/bluelightDiscount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your orderTiny 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/tinyeasydesignerDiscount 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/Support the show

#059 - Is dating challenging when living in a tiny home? What are some of the realities of tiny house living? What's it REALLY like?From personal experience, it's amazing in so many ways (most of the time). However, it's not always rainbows and butterflies - there are plenty of interesting, and sometimes challenging or inconvenient realities that you only get to discover when living in a tiny home. Marie Beringer is a tiny houser originally from France, and is living in Auckland, New Zealand. Marie built her tiny house 5 years ago and loved it so much that she changed her career and recently became a fully qualified carpenter. She’s currently building a shepherd hut with her best friend and documenting every step on her YouTube channel, giving building tips and sharing the failures as well.The goal is for people to see that woodwork/building is not that hard and everyone can give it a crack.Marie was on the show back in episode 24 and her DIY story is inspiring. I’ve asked her to come back on the show for some real talk, and share more about her experiences with some of the realities of tiny house living.In this conversation, we talk about:Realities of living in a small spaceWhat it’s REALLY like to manage your resources, like power, water, and toiletsChallenges when it comes to growing foodDating when living in a tiny homeAll about Marie’s creative building projects… and lots more.Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:https://tinyhouseconversations.com/059You can follow Marie’s tiny adventures here:YT: https://www.youtube.com/@La.Fabrick/IG: https://www.instagram.com/la.fabrick/You can follow my tiny adventures here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversationsFB:  https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversationsTiny and Healthy Living Products and ServicesBlock 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/bluelightDiscount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your orderTiny 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/tinyeasydesignerDiscount 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:https://tinyhouseconversations.com/resources/Support the show

#058 - One of the unique ways that LJM Tiny Homes stands out is with their custom tiny house builds. Back on the show for the second time is Joe Arnesen, a Co-Founder of LJM Tiny Homes.LJM are a team of passionate and talented carpenters, tradesmen, and everyday people who are dedicated to providing sustainable and affordable Tiny Homes for Australians. They have built over 200 Tiny Homes since 2017 and not one has been the same.Joe is a Tiny House enthusiast, experienced designer & builder, and master communicator with true passion for helping people on their Tiny House journey.Joe is passionate about connecting with people, understanding their story, and walking with them every step of the way to creating a more minimalist and sustainable life.In this conversation, we talk about:What LJM has been up to since our last episode together, including many tiny home builds and why they rebranded from LJM Carpentry & Construction to LJM Tiny HomesA caring and supportive reminder from Joe if you feel apprehensive, overwhelmed, and anxious about the process of designing your tiny homeSome changes Joe has observed in the industry since LJM started around 7 years ago, including the client demographic they serve and how they have evolved their service over the yearsWhat makes LJM unique - custom builds, the customer journey… and lots moreFind out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:https://tinyhouseconversations.com/058You can follow Joe, LJM’s tiny adventures here:W: https://ljmtinyhomes.com.au/IG: https://www.instagram.com/ljmtinyhomes/You can follow my tiny adventures here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversationsFB:  https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversationsTiny and Healthy Living Products and ServicesBlock 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/bluelightDiscount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your orderTiny 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/tinyeasydesignerDiscount 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/Support the show

#057- Today we're talking all about composting toilet experiences of the Nature Loo 650 with Anthony Hill, a tiny houser based in the Northern Rivers of NSW (Bundjalung Country). He 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.Anthony was on the show back in episode 13 with his partner Kirra, sharing all about their tiny house journey. I’ve invited Anthony back this time to chat about their experiences with using the Nature Loo 650 composting toilet.In this conversation, we talk about:The main reasons for choosing a composting toiletHow the Nature Loo 650 worksAll about emptying, cleaning, smell, and ventilation The importance of understanding the Microbiome and having a “right relationship” with natureSome lessons from using a composting toiletAdvice for tiny housers looking into which tiny toilet option is right for them… and lots more.Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:https://tinyhouseconversations.com/057You can follow Anthony & Kirra’s tiny adventures here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/littlefigofthehamptons/ W: https://www.plasticpollutionsolutions.com.au/ You can follow my tiny adventures here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversationsFB:  https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversationsTiny and Healthy Living Products and ServicesBlock 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/bluelightDiscount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your orderTiny 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/tinyeasydesignerDiscount 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/Support the show

#056 - Discover what I got up to in my first year living in my tiny house! This is the first episode of Season 2 and I'm back with a “solocast” to share all about...Why I took a break from sharing my tiny experiences in the first yearConsidering self-responsibility, lessening my impact, and lessons learnedThe practical things I learned to do on the landThe expensive deck mistakeComposting toilet experiences and close encounters with 💩 … and more!Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:https://tinyhouseconversations.com/056You can follow my tiny adventures here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversationsFB:  https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversationsTiny and Healthy Living Products and ServicesBlock 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/bluelightDiscount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your orderTiny 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/tinyeasydesignerDiscount 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/Support the showSupport the Show.

#055 - There are many things I wish I had known when I was designing my tiny house, and here's what I'd do differently.Here’s what I talked about…The claddingMy sleeping loftThe storage loftThe wall colourThe length of my tinyThe height of the deck... and more!Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:https://tinyhouseconversations.com/055You can follow my tiny adventures here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversationsFB:  https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversationsTiny and Healthy Living Products and ServicesBlock 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/bluelightDiscount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your orderTiny 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/tinyeasydesignerDiscount 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/Support the show

#054 - Matt Decarne is the CEO of Elsewhere Pods. Elsewhere Pods are prefabricated, fully modular and customisable outdoor studios and tiny homes. Their mission is to develop a luxury ecotourism industry in Australia, and alleviate the pressure on housing and accommodation affordability.In this conversation we talk about:Elsewhere Pods’ mission and the different purposes their pods and structures can be used forHow they’re different from what else is out there in the modular building and eco-accommodation spaceThe different structures and tiny house models Elsewhere Pods offers, and the process to work with them as a customerHow they help to solve different struggles customers may experience, such as finance, delivery, site-access, building permits, council regulations… and more!Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:https://tinyhouseconversations.com/054You can follow Matt and Elsewhere Pod’s adventures here:W: https://elsewherepods.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/elsewhere_pods/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/elsewherepods You can follow my tiny adventures here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversationsFB:  https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversationsTiny and Healthy Living Products and ServicesBlock 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/bluelightDiscount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your orderTiny 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/tinyeasydesignerDiscount 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/Support the Show.

#053 - Brendan Woodley and Bayden Stinson are the Co-Founders of the low-tox tiny house building company, Removed Tiny Homes, based in Brisbane, QLD.In order to demonstrate a different way of life that is more environmentally conscious and sustainable, Removed was established.Removed Tiny Homes accomplishes this by building high-quality, off-grid tiny homes with architectural designs. They support the tiny house movement because they think everyone should have the chance to own a home, and they do it by providing a variety of reasonably priced and environmentally-friendly solutions.They are constantly exploring for ways to enhance their production processes and lessen waste output, energy usage, and home-related environmental damage.I asked Brendan and Bayden to join me on the show as I've been looking for tiny house builders who focus on building healthy tiny homes and doing it properly. In this conversation we talk about:The 4 key pillars that Removed focus on - Low-tox building materials, sustainable construction, off-grid innovations and carbon-neutral supply chainThe methods they use to minimise moisture and mouldThe methods they use to reduce electromagnetic fields in your tiny homeThe different tiny house models they offer and their mission to make a positive impact in the tiny house space and affordable housing industry… and more!Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:https://tinyhouseconversations.com/053You can follow Removed Tiny Homes here:W: https://www.removedtinyhomes.co/IG: https://www.instagram.com/removed.au/FB: https://www.facebook.com/removed.au You can follow my tiny adventures here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversationsFB:  https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversationsTiny and Healthy Living Products and ServicesBlock 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/bluelightDiscount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your orderTiny 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/tinyeasydesignerDiscount 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

#052 - Cris and Bryh from Big Life, Tiny Home are back for round 2 to update us on how they've officially become tiny house builders.Bryh Joy & Cris Edwards are two middle-aged single mums, besties, interior designers and tiny home builders based in Tweed Heads in NSW! They see and feel the housing affordability crisis and aim to provide a uniquely different tiny house service with genuine care for their clients.Cris and Bryh were on the show back in episode #20, talking all about the first tiny home they were building with no experience. I wanted to bring them back on the show to share all about what they’ve been up to since they completed the build of the first tiny.In this conversation we talk about:Lessons, experiences, and funny stories from the building process of their first tiny house (which many called the most beautiful tiny home in Australia)The interior design approach they take with their tiny house buildsWhat makes them different from other tiny house builders and the direction they're headed with Big Life, Tiny HomeThe different tiny house models they offer and how much customisation is possible… and lots more!Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:https://tinyhouseconversations.com/052You can follow Bryh & Cris’ tiny adventures here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/biglife.tinyhome/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/biglife.tinyhomeW: https://www.biglifetinyhome.com.au/YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNFaPjRZRZzrrTcR_wIg_cgLT: https://linktr.ee/biglife.tinyhomeYou can follow my tiny adventures here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversationsFB:  https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversationsTiny and Healthy Living Products and ServicesBlock 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/bluelightDiscount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your orderTiny 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/tinyeasydesignerDiscount 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/Support the show

#051 - Colin and Megan Leeson are tiny housers living in Brisbane, QLD, in what they call the "Serenity Tiny House". They have lived in their tiny since late 2019.Megan and Colin were guests on the show right back in episode #2, and I’ve asked them to join me again to talk all about their Cinderella Incinerating toilet.In this conversation we talk about:Their main reasons for choosing an incinerating toilet rather than a composting toilet, standard flushing toilet, or any other option.How the incinerator toilet worksAll about emptying, cleaning, smells, and ventilation Some challenges they experienced using this toiletAdvice for curious tiny housers looking into which tiny toilet option is right for them... and more.Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:https://tinyhouseconversations.com/051You can follow Colin and Megan’s tiny adventures here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/ourbigtinyhouse/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/serenitywoodcraftYou can follow my tiny adventures here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversationsFB:  https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversationsTiny and Healthy Living Products and ServicesBlock 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/bluelightDiscount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your orderTiny 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/tinyeasydesignerDiscount 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/Support the show

#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 occupancyHow 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 availableThe importance of doing your due diligence when it comes to finding a tiny house builder, and what’s important to look forWhere 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/050You can follow ATHA here:W: https://tinyhouse.org.au/FB: https://www.facebook.com/australiantinyhouseassociationIG: https://www.instagram.com/australiantiny/You can follow my tiny adventures here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversationsFB:  https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversationsTiny and Healthy Living Products and ServicesBlock 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/bluelightDiscount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your orderTiny 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/tinyeasydesignerDiscount 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: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/resources/Support the show

#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 buildThe features of the deck and how much it costThe 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 tinyOther 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/049You can follow my tiny adventures here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversationsFB:  https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversationsTiny and Healthy Living Products and ServicesBlock 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/bluelightDiscount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your orderTiny 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/tinyeasydesignerDiscount 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/Support the show

#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 homesThe biggest misconception about financing a tiny homeMaking a case to take to your local council for approval of long-term tiny house livingTiny house securityHow 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/048You can follow my tiny adventures here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversationsFB:  https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversationsTiny and Healthy Living Products and ServicesBlock 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/bluelightDiscount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your orderTiny 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/tinyeasydesignerDiscount 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/Support the Show.

#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 conversationRelationships in small spaces and being aware of each other in a small spaceImportant considerations for finding an off-grid solar system for your needsWhy Hemp may not be the most eco-friendly resourceMany 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/047You can follow my tiny adventures here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversationsFB:  https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversationsTiny and Healthy Living Products and ServicesBlock 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/bluelightDiscount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your orderTiny 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/tinyeasydesignerDiscount 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/Support the show

#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 outThe tiny house platform that helped me find my current parking spaceWhat 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/046You can follow my tiny adventures here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversationsFB:  https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversationsTiny and Healthy Living Products and ServicesBlock 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/bluelightDiscount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your orderTiny 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/tinyeasydesignerDiscount 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/Support the show

#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 DesignConsiderations for heating and cooling a tiny homeThe importance of air quality in a tiny homeEverett's Tiny House Building WorkshopsHedonic 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/045You can follow Everett and Ever Homes' tiny adventures here:W: https://www.everhomes.co.nz/You can follow my tiny adventures here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversationsFB:  https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversationsTiny and Healthy Living Products and ServicesBlock 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/bluelightDiscount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your orderTiny 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/tinyeasydesignerDiscount 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/Support the show

#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 mouldThe natural paints, natural exterior timber oil and natural timber benchtop oil that I usedThe natural mattress and bedframe in my tiny homeThe 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/044You can follow my tiny adventures here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversationsFB:  https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversationsTiny and Healthy Living Products and ServicesBlock 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/bluelightDiscount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your orderTiny 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/tinyeasydesignerDiscount 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/Support the show

#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 relationshipSome of the main challenges they’ve experienced during tiny house livingWhy 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/043You can follow Amy and Greg’s tiny adventures here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/life_done_simpleYT: https://www.youtube.com/c/LifeDoneSimpleYou can follow my tiny adventures here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversationsFB:  https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversationsTiny and Healthy Living Products and ServicesBlock 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/bluelightDiscount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your orderTiny 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/tinyeasydesignerDiscount 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/Support the show