Tiny Home Tours

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  Live Q & A - Is Tiny Living Still Worth It 13.08.2026 44min

  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 ...
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  Living Smaller—Without Living Alone 07.08.2026 46min

  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...
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  What happens when the American Dream no longer feels like your dream? 30.07.2026 44min

  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 A...
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  Making Room for the Next Chapter 30.07.2026 46min

  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 Tuc...
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  The $39K Off-Grid Dream: Building a Passive Solar Home by Hand 16.07.2026 42min

  Chris steps in to host this episode of Let's Talk Tiny and sits down with James, who built a $39,000 off-grid passive solar home with his wife Doreen in just 9 months, doing about 90% of the labor themselves. Their handcrafted home sits on 35 acres in rural Colorado, and it's a masterclass in building affordably, intentionally, and to last. James walks through how they pulled it off after years living in a converted bus: the real cost breakdown, the mistakes that cost them (including a $3,000...
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  The Backyard Housing Revolution 09.07.2026 44min

  Could your backyard be the solution to your family's biggest housing challenge? Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are one of the fastest-growing housing trends in America—but they're also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode of Let's Talk Tiny, Cindy sits down with Jessica Charlesworth, founder of Rocky Mountain ADUs and the National ADU Builders Coalition, to explore how backyard homes are helping families create housing for aging parents, adult children, rental income, home offices,...
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  Living Tiny and Loving Community 04.07.2026 39min

  Are tiny home communities really a path to lower living costs and a simpler lifestyle? In this episode of Let’s Talk Tiny, Cindy sits down with Mark Agnew, Sales Manager at Majestic Hills Tiny Home Community, to talk about the realities of tiny living from both a professional and personal perspective. With more than 45 years of experience in hospitality and sales — and firsthand experience living tiny himself — Mark shares what buyers should know before purchasing a tiny home, the biggest sur...
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  No Script, Just Answers 02.07.2026 44min

  Can a family really live well in under 400 square feet? Is a tiny home a smart investment or just a trend? In this episode of Let's Talk Tiny, Cindy answers your most-asked questions about tiny home living, drawn from three and a half years of doing it herself. She breaks down what actually counts as a tiny home today, from park models and tiny homes on wheels to ADUs, modular homes, and cottages. She talks honestly about the costs people never budget for, whether tiny homes hold their value...
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  Modular Homes: Another Option for Simpler Living 02.07.2026 46min

  Modular Homes: Another Option for Simpler Living w/ Ken Semler of Impresa Modular https://impresamodular.com/
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  Why Can't I Put My Home There? 29.06.2026 45min

  Have you ever found the perfect tiny home, secured financing, and found the perfect piece of land—only to discover you can't legally put your home there? In this episode of Let's Talk Tiny, Cindy sits down with housing policy expert Amy Tomasso to uncover the hidden rules that shape where we live and why so many people struggle to find housing that fits their lifestyle and budget. From zoning restrictions and land-use regulations to ADUs, cottage courts, tiny home communities, and missing-mid...
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  What to Know Before You Buy 18.06.2026 40min

  Thinking about buying a tiny home? Before you sign a contract, secure financing, or choose a builder, there are a few critical questions you need to answer first. In this episode of Let's Talk Tiny, Cindy sits down with tiny home consultant and financing strategist Richard “RJ” Jaramillo to discuss the biggest mistakes buyers make, the steps they should take before purchasing, and how to create a plan that can save thousands of dollars and months of frustration. Whether you're a young couple ...
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  The Hardest Part of Going Tiny 18.06.2026 45min

  Thinking about going tiny but overwhelmed by the thought of downsizing? In this episode of Let's Talk Tiny, Cindy sits down with tiny home resident Jackie Faughn to discuss the real challenge of moving from 2,800 square feet to just 399 square feet—and it's probably not what you think. Jackie shares her personal journey of letting go of decades of belongings, overcoming emotional attachments, organizing every room of her tiny home, and discovering the unexpected freedom that comes from living...
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  Could You Build A Tiny Home Community? 05.06.2026 44min

  What would make someone walk away from a successful corporate career to build a tiny home community? In this episode of Let’s Talk Tiny, Cindy sits down with Dedria Kolb, founder of Ideal Ridge Ventures and developer of Poplar Creek Tiny Home Village in North Carolina. After leaving careers in corporate law and banking, Dedria took a leap into tiny home development — creating a fully leased community now expanding into Phase 2. In this conversation, we dive into: • Why more tiny home communit...
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  Teeny Tiny and Content 29.05.2026 41min

  How small is too small when it comes to tiny living? In this episode of Let’s Talk Tiny, Cindy from Tiny Home Tours sits down with Kristy Kaltenbach, a micro tiny homeowner living in just 128 square feet. After facing serious health challenges and the possibility of homelessness, Kristy made a life-changing decision: she downsized dramatically, relocated to Florida, and created a lifestyle centered around simplicity, affordability, and peace of mind. Today, she says she’s more content than ev...
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  Tiny Home Living Q&A - Is Tiny Living The Simple Life? 03.04.2026 30min

  In this video, Cindy shares some realities of Tiny Home Living
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  What YOU Need to Know Before Downsizing & Moving Into a Tiny Home 27.03.2026 29min

  In this episode, Cindy shares her insights on everything you need to know before you move into a tiny home. To join our live Q&A's, stop by our YouTube channel every Wednesday at 1pm CST. https://www.youtube.com/@TinyHomeTours
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  What YOU Need to Know Before Building or Buying at Tiny Home 13.03.2026 30min

  In this episode, Cindy shares her insights regarding what you need to know before you take the leap to buy or build a tiny home. To join our live Q&A's, stop by our YouTube channel every Wednesday at 1pm CST. https://www.youtube.com/@TinyHomeTours
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  Tiny Living at Different Stages of Life - Real Examples & Ideas 06.03.2026 31min

  Cindy share's her insights to tiny living and how it can be applicable at all stages of life. To join our live Q&A's, stop by our YouTube channel every Wednesday at 1pm CST. https://www.youtube.com/@TinyHomeTours
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  The Financial Truth Of Tiny Home Living | No Fluff - Real Numbers 01.03.2026 30min

  In today's episode, Cindy shares the realities of the financial side of tiny home living. To join our live Q&A's, stop by our YouTube channel every Wednesday at 1pm CST. https://www.youtube.com/@TinyHomeTours
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  Realities of Living in a Tiny Home Community - The Good & The Bad 27.02.2026 32min

  In this episode, Cindy shares the realties of living full time in a tiny home community. While it has it's pro's and con's, it was perfect for Cindy and her husband. To join our live Q&A's, stop by our YouTube channel every Wednesday at 1pm CST. https://www.youtube.com/@TinyHomeTours