Hey Hotsuto,

With the heat dome finally moving past the east coast, let's dive into a hot topic: staying cool in your tiny sanctuary.

🌡️ The Tiny House Cooling Challenge

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Tiny houses face unique cooling challenges:

• Less insulation than standard homes
• Higher ratio of windows to walls (hello, greenhouse effect!)

💡 Quick Cooling Tips

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1. Install dark shades to block out light
2. Add extra insulation where possible
3. Use reflective window film

🔧 Cooling Solutions for Tiny Spaces

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Option 1: Mini Split Heat Pump (Best Choice)

• Provides both heating and cooling
• Requires 220V power and significant amperage
• Consider a cold climate model for heating (works down to -20°F)

Option 2: Window Air Conditioner

• More affordable than heat pumps
• Look for U-shaped models for quieter operation

Ethan's Pick: Midea 8,000 BTU U Shaped Window Air Conditioner

• Allows window to close
• Isolates compressor noise

​Check out Medea air conditioners →​

Option 3: Freestanding Air Conditioner (Last Resort)

• Noisier and less efficient
• Consider only if other options aren't feasible

🎙️ Don't Miss Out!

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Catch our latest podcast episodes featuring amazing tiny house dwellers and their cooling solutions.

​Listen to the latest episode →​

Stay cool, stay tiny!

Ethan

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Talk soon,

Ethan

This Week on THLP

The Versatility and Challenges of Living a Tiny Lifestyle

Interview with Jenna Kausal

Over the past decade, Jenna has expanded her influence through her amazingly popular YouTube channel, Tiny House Giant Journey, which showcases unique tiny house tours and stories. We'll discuss the challenges of maintaining and repairing a tiny house, especially when it's used primarily as a vacation rental, but it wasn't built as one initially. Jenna will also share the incredible stories behind some of the most remarkable tiny houses she has encountered, including one nestled in an animal sanctuary. Whether you're a tiny house veteran or just curious, you'll find plenty of inspiration and practical insights in today's episode.

In This Episode:

• 🏡 Tiny House Maintenance: Jenna shares challenges, including moving and flooring issues.
• 🚗 Tiny House Transportation: Costs and difficulties of moving and parking tiny homes.
• 👪 Minimalism with Family: Struggling to accommodate a growing family and maintain minimalism.
• 🚚 Trends in Tiny Homes: Larger homes and rise of tiny house villages.
• 🎥 Tiny House Stories: Jenna’s YouTube content and focus on personal stories.
• ✨ Unique Living Spaces: Her interest in unique tiny homes like Vardo wagon.
• 📈 Popularity of Tiny Houses: Increased acceptance and legal parking options.

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Secrets to a Fulfilling Tiny House Lifestyle with Candace Kentridge-Britton

Candace and her husband have a unique story, having coordinated their tiny house build in the United States while still living in South Africa entirely via WhatsApp video calls. With a background as a declutter coach, life coach, retreat leader, and yoga teacher, Candace brings us insights on how to create a life filled with intentionality and joy. We'll dive into her journey from South Africa to the United States, explore the impact of decluttering on mental and emotional well-being, and get inspired by her advice for those considering the tiny house lifestyle.

Listen At: https://www.thetinyhouse.net/candace-kentridge-britton​

This Week's Sponsor: PrecisionTemp​
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This Tiny House Lifestyle Podcast is sponsored by PrecisionTemp hot water heaters. Right now, PrecisionTemp is offering $50 off their amazing hot water heaters if you use the code THLP at checkout. Head over to PrecisionTemp, precisiontemp.com and use the coupon code THLP for $50 off. Thank you so much to PrecisionTemp for sponsoring our show.

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