Would a Honey Bee Invest in a Tiny Home? with Henry Svec – #256

by ethan | Mar 31, 2023 | podcast

Can honeybees offer valuable insights into the worlds of investing and housing? As Hank Svec converts a 52-acre oceanside property into 1.5-acre lots for tiny homes and transforms his 50-acre farm into a honeybee sanctuary, he is eager to share his experiences and...

When to Consider an RV instead of a Tiny Home with Brian Aleksivich – #255

by ethan | Mar 24, 2023 | podcast

Why would someone choose an RV over a tiny house? When Brian Aleksivich and his wife downsized from a 35-acre homestead they chose an RV over a tiny house on wheels. In this episode, we explore the advantages and disadvantages of their choice, factors to consider when...

DIY Building a Beautiful Tiny House for $20k with Carina Gibson – #254

by ethan | Mar 17, 2023 | podcast

How can minimalism inform both your lifestyle and building techniques? This week, a multidisciplinary artist talked to me about her process as she built her first tiny house in 2019 with no prior building experience. Carina Gibson’s beautifully designed tiny house was...

Tiny Profile: Art Teacher’s Tiny Home and Studio with Tina Quintana – #253

by ethan | Mar 10, 2023 | podcast

I love sharing insightful interviews of everyday people who are living in or building tiny homes in different and unique ways. Tina Quintana is a teacher who has maximized the potential of her tiny abode as a studio space, a guest room, a full-time tiny home, and even...

What a Structural Engineer Thinks about Tiny House Foundations with Bill Taha – #252

by ethan | Mar 3, 2023 | podcast

Are you struggling to choose the perfect foundation for your tiny home? This week, Bill Taha shares expert insights and tips from a structural engineer’s perspective. He explains which materials are best suited for different climates, offers advice on how to safely...