Surviving the Polar Vortex In My Canadian Tiny House On Wheels!
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- Опубликовано: 5 ноя 2024
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Hello friends!
Like so many of you, we've been having some extreme winter weather. A lot of you have asked how the tiny house is holding up so I thought we could chat about that this week.
I hope that you are all safe and well (and warm if you're in a cold climate like I am 🥶🇨🇦☺️).
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I was just thinking about you this morning, Adelina and wondering why I wasn't receiving any videos while having a cup of coffee. I agree, having Sophie with you is extra warmth and reassurance in brutal weather. Your videos are always excellent and informative. Stay safe and warm!
That was so fun and informative! All we needed was a nice hot cup of coffee and it would have been a perfect empowering girl-diy coffee clutch! Love how you explain & video! I also picked up a handy little hint from you while you were preparing your dinner...the little tiny trash can on your counter. I prepare on my kitchen table and always end up with a mess to clean up when I'm done preparing. Now I won't! Your string idea is genius! Thanks so much for sharing. It was fun💕
Thanks Sandy 😊
We are in Texas, and were hit by the brittle weather. Our Tiny Cottage was also custom built, and held up very well. We had all of the preventative measures done ahead of time (heat tape around pipes, thick walls, insulation). Very pleased with our home. :o)
You guys were smart - and lucky!👍🏻
Can you share who built your tx tiny? I'm looking for reputable builders
Teacup Tiny Homes in Lethbridge. I’ve got a link to their website in the show notes.
@@Tinyhousegardener - Our Tiny was built 3 years ago. Unfortunately, the builder "retired" about 2 years ago. There are quite a few tiny builders, you have to google and search for independent, private, custom builders.
Love your channel and Sophie. Genius idea for keeping your toilet running and sink dripping not having a stain or noise from dripping faucet.🥰
Thanks 😊
Loads of good advice in this video. Thanks for showing how to get the toilet 🚽 to keep running-when you first said that I thought, how do you do that?!! 🤨
Great "cold" tips!! Thanks for sharing!!
awe A big tiny house cat!!!
Love how you mentioned your father in law’s advice and that he knows everything ❤️
Great idea on that bathroom sink water running. Thank you so much.
Hi from northern Texas! Yikes it got cold! Luckily I ran my kitchen and bathroom sinks with trickling water and opened the cabinet doors so nothing froze. We had -10 degrees for several nights and days before less than 8 degrees. Not what we’re use to for sure. Thanks for thinking of Texas. Weather is getting warmer now. One other thing that kept me warm, your Dragon Noodles!
Hi Laura, I’m glad you’re safe 🙏🏼
We Canadians are really feeling for you Texans!!! 🥶 Yikes! 💝
@@janinafisher101 thank you Janina ☺️
I love your tiny house and your videos. Very informative.
Thanks 😊
Thank you Adeline for the kitty footage. So glad you figured out what works. Hopefully you and Sophie won’t have any more problems. Stay warm!
Sometimes you learn by your mistakes.I live in Georgia USA and all you have to do is say we think it might snow and schools close and people go crazy. When I lived in a apartment and a condo. They would put a sign remington you to let your water run and leave your cabinets open. So the heat could get to your pipes. Now I live in a house, my husband puts a heater under a garbage can. A heater like yours. I never thought of the toilet.That was very smart of you.
Another great informative video. Thanks for the knowledge you bring us.
I would love 💕 to have a cat like yours! Stay warm and be safe Adelina!❤️🙏🏻😉
Hi Adelina and Sofie, glad you have warmed up for awhile. It has been a cold one this year in the Yukon too. My heart goes out to all of the Texans and other southern folks who have had such a rude introduction to the extreme cold. Wish I could just bring them home for a warm meal and a dry bed. If you decide to invest in getting a separate plug installed for your car think about asking the electrician to give it a switch inside your tiny home so you can you can just turn it on before you go to bed. I suppose you could do it at the breaker but it is nice to have a switch by the door to turn on and off as needed. Stay warm and thanks for the video.
Hi! That is a brilliant idea! I am going to share that with my viewers ❤️🙏🏼. Hope you are staying safe and warm.
From Texas, I appreciate the concern of so many about this crazy weather that paralyzed this state. We're used to Hurricanes and tornadoes, searing heat and 100% humidity, but this was something else. It gave us an appreciation for those in colder climes who deal with this routinely. Thank you! K
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Years ago my infant daughter and I had to spend a winter in my grandparents cottage only a crawl space dirt floor living in New England when they predicted snow or heavy winds I would open the skirting and flip a switch which turned on three light bulbs hanging from the dirt basement ceiling that I would close the skirting back up my grandfather did this because the three light bulbs would create heat in the small space we also in extremely bad weather would leave the water trickling in the kitchen sink.... It's funny the tricks the old timers have! (Also tar paper which goes underneath your shingles on the roof usually he would use that by tacking it up in places the skirt was missing around the base of the cottage the tar paper is nice and thick and would block the wind and snow out.
A good ole'fashioned 100W bulbs puts off good amount of heat!
Appreciate the helpful information. Your tiny home is beautiful .
Thanks 😊
Love your storytime. You are a genius very clever and helpful. Toilet with string the best. Also enjoy cooking.
What a woman! I love the efficiency - you prepare food whole making a video...made me feel like I was having a(n albeit one-sided) conversation (at least you couldn't hear my side) with you in your kitchen! And a resourceful McGyver handywoman at that! I hear you about not wanting to sleep in a hot space. Once I got to a certain age boy... 😁
LOL! Yeah, menopause really makes it hard to sleep sometimes 😜
I'm really glad I'm long past it. Oh those hot flashes...🔥🔥🔥😊
Thank you for all the nice comments for us folks down in Texas. 💗💗. Most of us know to let the faucet drip, but the loss of power many experienced for so long was ugly.
Love the valuable info you share, I appreciate the time you take to put it into a training type of video for us. Your great at explaining it in such a simple way, wish we all could admit we don't know it all and acknowledge the errors we make and know we can do better and look back and find some pride in what we can take care of, mistakes and all. Que te cuide y que te bendiga Dios.
Thanks 😊
Thank you so much for your wisdom! I'm having my tiny built now and it really helps me plan!
Great tip on the toilet tank to keep a trickle of water flowing. Always enjoy listening to your conversations on whatever. See you next time.
Omg, this video was so full of great info. Even though we’re finished with winter (I hope to God), I feel so much more informed about insulation of a tiny home. And I must say that your cooking during the videos is my favorite. So many ideas I’ll use in the future (silicon sheet and Hellman’s product). Please make sure Sophie is a photo bomber in your videos. I’m a crazy cat lady (mom to two sweet kitties). I couldn’t have done the pandemic shelter at home without my “girls”. Sophie seems to often say, “well, Mom’s cooking so I think I’ll poop”...LOLOLOL. Do worries for me. Just keep making these wonderful videos. I cannot wait to get started on my tiny home adventure....thanks to you. 💕
Thanks Brenda. She’s the star for sure ☺️.
I found the Comfort Zone Ceramic heater online at Home Depot with the tip over safety feature. It doesn’t describe the safety feature in the title but does when you read the product description.
My regular pipes were all fine, but my sewer outlet accordion hose froze solid during the recent cold snap. I was advised to let it thaw out naturally by a plumber, since our weather was forecasted to warm up. I'll be having it replaced with a heat traced pvc pipe before next winter so that doesn't happen ever again. Lesson learned, and I've a newfound appreciation for running water and a flushing toilet.
Thanks for sharing. Stay warm & cozy in your tiny house. Take care & hugs to Sophie. 🐈
We live and learn for sure! Such a good video and it looks like you are well prepared now!! Stay warm! I feel bad for whining when we get 30 degree weather in the southeast US where I live (-1 degree Celsius for you I believe) 😋
Great info 👍 you are such a smart woman 😎 I write all your great info in my tiny house journal. Your dinner looked really yummy 😋 stay safe and warm. I hope it warms up soon for everyone!
Thanks Maria. You too 🙏🏼
Thanks for the plastic bottle water trick!
Wow! -4°C! That must feel.positively balmy! Get out your t-shirts!😆❣🇨🇦
Hi Adelina👋 great video 😄 I live in Texas and yes the weather has been brutal 😭 I've lived here all my life I never experienced anything like this. I thank God that I never lost power or running water. My water pressure was low for a few days because of frozen pipes and drinking water is scarce. I think you missed your calling you should have been a plumber ☺️ good job with the water bottle hint and toilet hint was genius 👍 anyway it has warmed up and for that I am thankful 🙏 stay warm stay safe and give Sophie a big hug from me ❤️
Hi Sue! I’m glad you’re safe and things are warming up 🙏🏼❤️🇨🇦.
@@myBIGtinyhouselife thank you 😄
Glad you solved your problem
Great video
Thank's for the idea
I am so happy your prepared for the extreme cold weather you are experiencing! We are experiencing a colder and snowier than usual Buffalo 🥶 but like you we are prepared for this weather. My heart goes out to Texas and the southern states.😢 they are in my thoughts and prayers🙏🏻 I hope you have a blessed and beautiful day my friend Adelina❤️
You too Yvonne 🙏🏼
I bought a 'tiny' house (1094 sq ft and a converted garage) in NM. Closing this week. It made me very nervous when they got below zero and I wasn't there to turn on the water. They did leave the heat in and my RE agent went by to look at it. First thing I am doing when I get to town on Wed is going by and taking a look-see for myself. I do admire your resourcefulness.
Thanks Ann 😊
Great advice and super tips, Adelina. I'm so glad that you didn't have more problems than you did in this weather. My prayers to everyone dealing with the bitter cold and its ensuing catastrophes.❤ P.S. kitties do make the best heaters. Kisses to your cohost, Sophie.😻
You came up in my suggestions and I’ve found your videos fascinating, and I’m not even interested in a tiny house. I even subscribed 😁
Thanks Marnie ☺️🙏🏼. Glad to have you!
Nice video thank you for sharing you are a kind hearted person. God Bless you always dear friend. From Texas.
Thanks Robert. I hope you and your family are safe 🙏🏼.
Make an easy peasy insulation pillow with a tall heavy duty trash bag & insulation in it that wedges from bottom to top of the pipe on each side & duck taped multiple ones together so no air gets through. I did that in a space once & it worked great.
I live in a house in Ontario with a shallow crawl space with my water pipes under there. I have them wrapped but no heat tape. The heat tape I hear only last two to three years then needs replacing. I have chosen not to use this as it is expensive, but will insulate the crawl space instead. I also leave a tap dripping all night. Thank you for the tips.
Hi Cindy, yes, usually 3 years. In my climate it’s still with it because a burst pipe is much more expensive 🤷🏻♀️.
Adelena this was so interesting. It makes me want to live in a tiny even more.
I'm really glad I have a wood burning stove because my furnace went out about the middle of January and I have no idea when I'll have the money to get it repaired or replaced.
Yikes! Yes a backup is essential in a cold climate.
Having the underside of the floors insulated really well has helped in our cold Sierra winters and any exposed water spigot or pipe outside has heat wrap as well as sheet insulation cut and wrapped 7 inches/17.78 centimeters thick around the pipes with duct tape.
As always great video and very informative. Winnipeg finally broke out of the ice age albeit not without it's own havoc. Car batteries dropping like flies etc. Gotta call CAA hehe And yes, I decided on two cats to keep me warm lol Anyway thanks again good info. I don't have a tiny house but have seriously considered so your channel is immensely helpful (not to mention quite hilarious at times too!)
Thanks 🙏🏼
Thanks for the technical vid :-)
Sophie likes the heater box!
Very clever idea to wick water out of toilet tank... SMART
Adelina, what good story teller you are! Stay warm, cleaver, well and safe. Alice in SC US.
I'm so glad you posted this because I was actually thinking about you today and wondering how you were making out with that bitter cold spell. You are such a great problem solver, such ingenious solutions!! And by the way was that a tattoo I saw on your wrist? The only reason I noticed is because I'm contemplating getting one myself. :)
Thanks 😊. Yes, it’s a tattoo of a V with a leaf on one end and a heart in the other.
Goodness, anything below 15 degrees is cold and have our heater on. We don’t have snow where we are, so interesting to hear and what you go thru. Especially when you talk about -(minus) degrees. Keep warm Adelina, thank you for sharing. From Vic Australia.
Thanks 😊
Wow, didn't know pipes freezing was a thing. I guess it doesn't get cold enough here in Melb.
It's a real concern for much of the US and Canada and all points further North. I'm in Iowa, I have heated tape on my pipes, and when the outside temps get -10*f or lower I have to be vigilant and keep the water running, the cabinets open, and an heat source on the external pipes on the north side of my house. I also cover my car , but there are mornings it just wont' go.
PS Adelina, I just shouted across the living room, “OMG, if you could see these vegetables she’s prepping...arghhh!” Lol.
LOL! They will last me all week😜.
@@myBIGtinyhouselife 😋😋😋
@@myBIGtinyhouselife I’ll DM you my snail mail addy on IG. You can send me some. Won’t even need ice packs in this cold weather. Just kidding. You have inspired me though. What was the name of that Hellman’s dressing again??
Thanks for sharing.
Appreciate the info. The plastic bottle idea was awesome! I have the same kitchen bowl but in a solid lemon color. I use it all the time. I have 2 ceramic heaters. One heater can warm up a small bedroom pretty quick. Are you in a mobile home park? Do you pay rent for your lot? Just curious.
Yes & yes ☺️. I have videos on the costs and how I found my spot 😊.
Great video! Very informative. Thank you.
I love your videos and your home was wondering about the veggies what heat and how long thanks stay warm 😄
375 for about 40 minutes usually.
another Texan, yes it was COLD like I have never felt before, but its gone now. We do not know how to handle extreme cold down here. Thanks for thinking of Texas!
Live content amen!!!!!!
Lots of great ideas, Thank u 😊 👍🏻
Good points. Doesn't the toilet filling occasionally wake you? Have you ever tried a sound machine?
It’s not a lot of noise as it’s only topping up the little bit of water that’s leaked out and I have the door closed. Either way, it’s a necessity when it’s that cold.
Your cat is so chubby and pretty.
Wow! Your videos are so informative!!! Really enjoy your channel! 😊
Thanks Cheryl 😊
Love your videos 💓
Great ideas!!!!!!!
I know that you are now glad to be living in the milder climate of Vancouver Island but I’m always interested in how to cope with extreme cold. I live in the mountains of New Mexico and we can occasionally get in the minus Fahrenheit temperatures. I don’t live in a tiny house but a small one with water piping through the garage. I have dealt with a burst pipe situation when I wasn’t home for several days during a crazy freeze in November. The garage has since been re-insulated, but I still keep a radiator heater going near pipes during super cold nights. I liked your low-tech solution to the toilet pipe freeze!
Thanks 😊
Love your tiny house. If I was going to have one made, I'd copy yours!
Thank you! 😁
Y'all - subscribe to this woman's videos! She is giving you the best advice and if you subscribe it'll help others find this useful information. Plus she's charming and so is her cat! And she's CANADIAN!🇨🇦 You ROCK, Adelina!❣
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I just love your videos! They are so informational when it is hard to find info on full time tiny house living! How do you address hard water in your home, do filters help or can you have a water softener? Also how has your home held up over multiple moves? Have you had cracking of walls or ceilings or shifting? I apologize if you’ve already answered these things, I’m slowly making my way through all your videos ❤
Hi! I've never had to deal with hard water thankfully. The house has stood up amazingly with the tree moves. My builder did such a good job. 👍🏼
Excellent vlog, Adelina! My husband asked me to turn this up as soon as he heard your voice. I told him to subscribe-haha. Seriously he wondered why you wouldn’t leave the ceramic heater IN the bathroom.
My Mum in her old house used to leave all sinks trickling btw. Never had an issue w/the toilet pipes freezing but if she were there this winter that may have been a 1st.
So serious question: why not leave heater in bathroom & faucet trickling? Also did you leave the bathroom door open if it’s warmer in the test of the house. Glad you’re not going thru what all my friends in Texas are. Oh my! 💙💫🌀
It’s not the bathroom that’s cold. There is a heat vent in there as well as the hot water tank which keeps it warm. It’s under the trailer that seems to be the problem when it gets really frigid.
@@myBIGtinyhouselife Ahh. That makes sense. I figured if it was cold underneath then it’d be cold inside too. You’re brilliant!
To anyone whom it might seem like a basic physics or thermodynamics situation you have to come up with some ideas that help u from freezing pipes. Love that string idea, and your father in law is a nice guy. respect. 🙂 Does spray foam insulation work on exposed pipes? Lol i was thinking if i will be in such a situation will cover everything in heat tape or heat foam lol why waste water. He he he
Very interesting.
Thanks Terry 😊
I realize this video was a long time ago. Still thought I would share something I tried.
Congratulations on 19k subs ... whoop ... whoop x
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@@myBIGtinyhouselife Well done, a lovely lady with great vlogs from a lovely home - simple, succinct and interesting x
Thanks Valerie 😊
*I* told you to buy the silicone mat; it’ll work. Trust me! At least it always has for me.😋 God I’ll be so embarrassed if you hate it or I’ll blame it on the fact it’s not a name brand Silpat. Bwahaha! 🤣
I used mine on cookies and the bottom didn’t seem to get done. Have you had that? Also should I have a different one for roasting vegetables?
@@denisecarter5117 I use one for sweets & one for savory (veggie) dishes. Maybe cook cookies a few minutes longer; I’ve never had an issue. But if you prefer parchment or just a plain cookie sheet stick w:what works for you. I use the name brand Silpat btw.
I think the silpat brand is the best. For me It works best for baked goods like cookies. I find that veggies don’t get as crispy as I like. However, it really prevents burning and I’m glad I bought one ❤️.
@@myBIGtinyhouselife To get the veggies crispy try giving them some 450 degrees temp time for 5-10 minuted or so. Experiment. Glad you like it.
That's a lot of vegies for one person !!!
Kathy Rogers, Adelina commented to Marirose, that they will last her a week. I love roasted veggies too.
I love your site.
Thanks 😊
I live in Amarillo Texas. We kept heat on except for one hour in one blackout. We are on another grid with Excell Energy so we are very blessed not to suffer like the rest of Texas. We did have the hot water lines to the kitchen and the shower freeze. Didn’t know that hot lines freeze before cold. We ran little heaters towards the wall for two days and it did thaw out without breaking. Also ran water for 4 days at a trinkle. I couldn’t catch the name of the lemon dressing so can you tell me.
Lemon Za’atar dressing by Hellman’s. I’m glad your safe. The cold weather can be so destructive 🙏🏼.
Are your sewer lines completely underground? Or insulated? Having a trickle of water running in unprotected sewer lines will freeze and cause a bigger issue. As typically there is no standing water in the sewer lines. Here in Central NY living in a Manufactured Home a rule is not to trickle water in freezing cold. We run a laundry cycle during the middle of the night our machine is programmable and that way water is moving in the pipes throughout the night.
They are above ground and insulated.
👍🏾💯❤️. Hugz
I’m a happy subscriber.
Thanks Madeleine 😊
Off beat question, here~ What do you use to clean your veggies? I'm thinking about saving money on this item and wonder if a vinegar dilute spray would work? Thanks :0) !
I just wash with warm water and hand scrub. If it needs more I add some white vinegar to the water.
Completely off topic but how long do you roast your veggies? They look delicious 😊. I live south east of Edmonton and boy was it cold. One night it was -49 with the wind chill. Thank you for the information😊😊
Gloria Williams had just asked that question, and the answer is: 375 for about 40 minutes. Just use a fork, knife or skewer to poke into the carrots or potatoes (which usually take the longest time to cook through). When either of those are easily pierced, they are done.
Would you consider sharing your blueprints for this build? I think it is pretty perfect and would love to have the plans?
I had it built by a professional. They don’t sell the blueprints.
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Adelina, what was the name of that salad dressing? I want to get some. I’m currently starving for roasted veggies.😋✌🏼 Here ye, here ye. Come one. Come all. Pls subscribe to Adelina’s awesome channel. You’ll watch & learn much no matter what life holds for you. And turn on the 2nd notification bell 🔔
Hi! It’s the lemon Za’tar dressing from Hellman’s 😊
@@myBIGtinyhouselife Gotta try it. Looks yummy.
Adelina, I just reported a porn comment that was immediately removed from this thread. These boys are making the rounds. They leave a time stamp; then on next line they leave what looks like a website. It is a porn site. YT removed it.
Yep, I remove them as soon as I see them. Seriously !🙄
BTW, that should have said bots not boys but who knows?!?
I can still see it, it's right below your comment. Wonder what they're thinking...
@@emusaurus I don’t see it. When I reported it as I have several of late they removed it immediately. Can you say what it says by encoding it. In other words use “dot” for a period. TIA.
“They” meaning YT.
how 'bout switching to composting toilet?
Not allowed in the city, but would do if I could 😊
@@myBIGtinyhouselife aww :( long time to go till the system lets us help the planet
59 degrees 😱🥶🥶🥶
What kind of mat is that? The one you put on your pan.
It’s a silicone baking mat. I still prefer parchment for roasting veggies as they crisp up better but I think it will be great for baking cookies, etc.