Tiny Home Tours

Tiny Home Tours
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Welcome to the Tiny Home Tours podcast, your ultimate guide to the world of tiny living. Join us as our team engages in captivating conversations with nomads and members of the tiny living community. Whether you’re seeking design inspiration, build tips or craving tales from the road, the Tiny Home Tours podcast has it all. Tune in each week as we explore what it means to dream big and go tiny! 

  1. -6 j

    Finding The Courage to Begin Again

    What does it take to begin again after profound loss? After more than 30 years on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Chris O’Donnell packed up a lifetime of memories, left the “salt life” behind, and began a new chapter in the mountains of western North Carolina. In this heartfelt episode of Let’s Talk Tiny, Chris shares what it was like to sort through 33 years of belongings after losing her husband—and how grief changed the value she placed on material possessions. She also talks about finding the right tiny-home community, creating a home where she feels safe, and discovering that starting over doesn’t mean leaving the past behind. We’ll discuss: • Downsizing after loss and major life changes • Choosing the right tiny home and community • Moving from the coast to the mountains • Letting go of decades of belongings • Adjusting to life in a smaller space • Finding the courage and hope to begin again Chris’s story is filled with honesty, humor, courage, and hope—and may encourage anyone facing an unexpected new chapter. Have you experienced a life change that made you consider living tiny? Share your story in the comments. Subscribe to Tiny Home Tours and join us each week for Let’s Talk Tiny. You can also listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Christina's Tour: https://youtu.be/vv_L90iOKbY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theredeemedwidow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=the%20redeemed%20widow Website: Without Him https://without-him.com/

  2. 28 août

    From Hiding to Legally Living Tiny

    Building a tiny house was only the beginning for Melanie Copeland and her husband, John. After years of layoffs, mounting bills, and working five jobs between them, they built a 144-square-foot tiny house on wheels and began creating a different kind of future. But the biggest challenge wasn't living in 144 square feet—it was finding land and gaining legal approval to live there. In this episode of Let's Talk Tiny, Melanie shares how they moved from living under the radar to legally living on their own property in Virginia. She walks us through finding land, working with zoning and building officials, preparing the site, understanding costs, and advocating for tiny houses on wheels. Melanie is the National Spokesperson for Tiny House Alliance USA and the author of Trailblazing Tiny: A Guide to Breaking Free. Her story offers both hope and practical guidance for anyone dreaming of a tiny home on their own land. Join the conversation and tell us: What is your biggest concern about going tiny—land, zoning, site costs, or choosing the right home? https://www.instagram.com/serenitas_tiny_living/ https://youtu.be/1oryqvAlnQ4 https://www.amazon.com/Trailblazing-Tiny-Guide-Breaking-Free/dp/B09BYBFMXD https://www.amazon.com/Trailblazing-Tiny-Tales/dp/B09R751C3B https://www.tinyhouseallianceusa.org/

  3. 28 août

    Building a Bigger Life by Living Smaller

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tinyshedlife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinyshedlife/ Tiny Home Tours video tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=740e9u5v-Bc Can a family of seven really thrive in just 915 square feet? Most people think tiny living is about having less. For Sarah and her husband, Hofmann, it was about creating more—more freedom, more time together, and a life built around their values instead of a mortgage. In this episode of Let's Talk Tiny, host Cindy Schroppel sits down with Sarah to hear the incredible story of how an ordinary family with no construction, farming, or homesteading experience transformed a simple shed into the home where they're raising five children. Together, they discuss: Why they chose a shed instead of buying a traditional tiny houseWhat inspired their family's dramatic lifestyle changeHow they built a home with virtually no building experienceThe realities of raising five children in 915 square feetThe challenges—and rewards—of learning to homestead from scratchWhy living with less has given them so much moreIf you've ever dreamed about simplifying your life, building your own home, homesteading, or wondering whether tiny living could work for a family, this conversation is full of practical wisdom and honest encouragement. If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and share it with someone who's curious about tiny living.

  4. 28 août

    Live Q & A - Is Tiny Living Still Worth It

    Is tiny living still worth it? In this special Open House Q&A episode of Let’s Talk Tiny, host Cindy Schroppel shares her honest experience of moving with her husband, Joe, from a 2,400-square-foot house into a tiny home under 400 square feet. Cindy opens up about the life change that led them to downsize, the emotional process of letting go, the realities of community living and what it actually costs to live tiny. She also discusses the everyday challenges of sharing a small space, the freedom they gained and what she would do differently knowing what she knows today. Throughout this interactive episode, Cindy answers viewer questions about costs, communities, downsizing, storage, financing, floor plans and the realities of tiny-home living. Tiny living has been worth it for Cindy and Joe—but is it the right choice for you? This conversation will help you look beyond the size of the house and consider the life you want your home to support.

  5. 13 août

    Live Q & A - Is Tiny Living Still Worth It

    Is tiny living still worth it? In this special Open House Q&A episode of Let’s Talk Tiny, host Cindy Schroppel shares her honest experience of moving with her husband, Joe, from a 2,400-square-foot house into a tiny home under 400 square feet. Cindy opens up about the life change that led them to downsize, the emotional process of letting go, the realities of community living and what it actually costs to live tiny. She also discusses the everyday challenges of sharing a small space, the freedom they gained and what she would do differently knowing what she knows today. Throughout this interactive episode, Cindy answers viewer questions about costs, communities, downsizing, storage, financing, floor plans and the realities of tiny-home living. Tiny living has been worth it for Cindy and Joe—but is it the right choice for you? This conversation will help you look beyond the size of the house and consider the life you want your home to support.

  6. 7 août

    Living Smaller—Without Living Alone

    What if choosing the right tiny home is only half the decision? Where you place that home—and the people and spaces surrounding it—can determine whether tiny living feels freeing, connected and fulfilling. In this episode of Let’s Talk Tiny, Cindy talks with Darin Dinsmore, an urban planner, landscape architect, tiny-home resident and founder of TinyCamp. Darin shares how his work in community planning led him into tiny living, what TinyCamp guests taught him about small-space living and how those lessons influenced the design of Gather. Together, they explore what separates a thoughtfully designed tiny-home neighborhood from a traditional RV park, the intentional design choices that help relationships form and what people can gain by living smaller. You’ll also learn who is most likely to thrive in a tiny-home community and what to consider before choosing one. If you’re considering tiny living and wondering whether private land or community life is right for you, this conversation will help you look beyond the home itself—and think about the life you want to create around it. Subscribe to Tiny Home Tours and share this episode with someone dreaming about a smaller home and a greater sense of community. Check out our Podcast episodes here: https://bit.ly/tinyhometourspodcast Join our newsletter for all things living tiny: https://bit.ly/THT-Newsletter Gather Cottages: https://www.gathercottages.com/welcome Tiny Camp Sedona: https://www.tinycamp.com/

  7. 31 juil.

    Making Room for the Next Chapter

    When Nadia’s husband passed away suddenly, the five-bedroom home where they had raised their family no longer fit the life she wanted—but she wasn’t ready to leave the property she loved. Her solution was to build a small home in her own backyard and rent out the larger house. That decision allowed her to remain rooted, create rental income, travel, and begin a new chapter. In this episode of Let’s Talk Tiny, Cindy talks with Nadia’s builder, Brad Jones, founder and owner of Tiny Homes of Tucson. Using Nadia’s project as our guide, Brad takes us from the first property evaluation to the day she moved into her completed ADU. We discuss: • How to determine whether your property qualifies for an ADU • The differences between an ADU, tiny home, casita, and guest house • Zoning, setbacks, access, and utility connections • The costs and complications homeowners may not anticipate • Designing for accessibility, privacy, storage, and changing needs • Questions to ask before hiring an ADU builder • What to determine before spending money on plans Could an ADU help your property continue serving you as your life changes? Tell us in the comments what you would use a backyard home for. Watch Nadia’s complete tiny-home tour: YouTubeHow She Lives for Free Using Her Backyard Tiny Home Learn more about Tiny Homes of Tucson: BitTiny Homes of Tucson - Tiny Home Builders In Arizona Subscribe to Tiny Home Tours and join Let’s Talk Tiny live every Thursday at 4:00 p.m. Central. You can also listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. #ADU #TinyHome #TinyHouseLiving #BackyardHome #TinyHomesOfTucson #Downsizing #AgingInPlace #MultigenerationalLiving #LetsTalkTiny

  8. 31 juil.

    What happens when the American Dream no longer feels like your dream?

    Alaska Wagoner was working in real estate and building a successful life—but behind the scenes, she felt burned out and trapped. Ready for a change, she left that life behind, bought a secondhand tiny home, and started over. Even with her real estate experience, Alaska quickly discovered that buying a tiny home was far more complicated than she expected. Today, as The Tiny House Concierge, she helps others navigate the process with greater confidence. In this episode, we discuss the lessons Alaska learned, the costly mistakes buyers should avoid, what to consider before purchasing a tiny home, and how the tiny-home market is evolving. We’ll also explore why she believes living smaller can create greater freedom—and may even help change the world. Live/Podcast Title: Before Buying a Tiny Home: The Untold Truth Live/Podcast Links to Share:  TinyhouseconciergeThe Tiny House Concierge Instagram: Instagraminstagram.com/tinyhouseconcierge Email: info@tinyhouseconcierge.com

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Welcome to the Tiny Home Tours podcast, your ultimate guide to the world of tiny living. Join us as our team engages in captivating conversations with nomads and members of the tiny living community. Whether you’re seeking design inspiration, build tips or craving tales from the road, the Tiny Home Tours podcast has it all. Tune in each week as we explore what it means to dream big and go tiny! 

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  • Création
    Tiny Home Tours
  • Années d’activité
    2020 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    139
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