Winter

Preparing your tiny home for the winter is to make sure the interior stays warm and no pipes get frozen when the air drops to freezing temperatures.

When preparing for winter weather, different appliances require different attention. Some appliances in your tiny home will conform to the weather, while others may require a little extra attention. In order to avoid overworking your appliances or applying techniques that may not be necessary, be sure to familiarize yourself with the utilities in your tiny home.

If you use solar panels, make sure they will function in the climate in which you reside. If you live somewhere where harsh winters are a problem, you may find yourself with less proper electricity making it harder for your energy to function properly. If you are concerned about winter weather taking your tiny home’s electricity, be sure to have a generator in case of emergency.

Despite living smaller, when you reside in a tiny home will find that staying warm can still be tricky. You will want to make sure that your home is warm enough to stay in. Additionally, if you choose to leave your tiny home during the winter, you should always make sure that you protect your appliances and belongings by keeping your home from reaching below freezing temperatures.

Spring

During the spring you will find that (for the most part) your tiny home is lower maintenance. However, no matter where you reside, it is important to make sure your tiny home is prepared for spring weather.

When preparing your tiny home for spring weather, it is most important to note that cement and gravel are the best parking grounds.  While this is important for every season, spring brings more rain showers and thunderstorms making dirt and other soils less sturdy and susceptible to sliding. If you park on a soil, you run the risk of your tiny home getting stuck, slanting at an angle, or even shifting or sliding, all of which can potentially be damaging to your tiny home.

Additionally, as with any home, spring often brings challenges with indoor climate control. Controlling the humidity inside of your tiny home will keep windows from fogging over and create smoother air.

Summer

Summer is an excellent time to take your tiny home on a road trip! During the summer time, there are few challenges. Depending on where you live, humidity control may still need some extra attention, however, it typically isn’t an issue. 

Just like any other home, you will want to make sure you test your air conditioning system prior to the heat of the summer.

Fall

Fall is also a great time to take your tiny home on a few weekend getaways. The cool outdoor air is the perfect temperature to crack a window and soak up some fresh air. Preparing for fall is easy, because it is primarily all about your transition from summer to winter. 

Each season creates a unique adventure for you and your tiny home. Familiarizing yourself with your new tiny home and it’s utilities and appliances will make seasonal preparations a breeze!