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Overcoming Challenges of Finding Pa...
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It can be quite challenging to find Tiny Home Parking in Ontario due to a variety of factors. While the trend towards small homes is being driven by the need for more affordable housing options, many municipalities in Ontario have strict regulations when it comes to tiny home parking. This 15 minute read takes you through some parking solutions that you can access right now.
Small but Mighty: Navigating the Le...
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Canada is a big country, and each Province has it's own rules about Living in a Tiny House. In this blog, we talk about the 2 most active Provinces, with a focus especially on Ontario.
In All Fairness
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Generational Fairness Have you heard the term “generational fairness”? And if so, does it make you cringe, or do you resonate with it? Let’s take a closer look at what this means, according to one of Canada’s biggest housing advocates, Generation Squeeze. Gen Squeeze says: “Generational unfairness is a root cause of unaffordable housing, the high cost of raising a family, mounting climate risks, growing government debt, and rising ...
Are Tiny Homes Legal in Canada? Eve...
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Discover the truth about tiny homes in Canada. Learn how to have a legal tiny home in Ontario, British Columbia and other Canadian provinces.
Tiny House Communities in Canada &#...
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Do you want to live in a Tiny House in Canada, but can’t find a place to park or live in your tiny house? Are you looking for a Tiny Home Community in Canada? July 2024 – we are in the process of updating this list, so please stay tuned. Note that we have some very active Facebook Community Groups and there are many ...
Tiny House National Building Code R...
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In March of 2017, 10 code amendments were submitted on behalf of the Canadian Tiny Home movement. We will keep you updated here on the outcome, and in the meantime, if you are planning on building or buying a tiny home, you can review them here. Why highly recommend that you follow these guidelines. NBC Code Change Request PDF To learn more about the ...
Are young Canadians facing a loomin...
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Despite being a huge and wealthy country - the statistics are in on housing affordability in Canada. As it turns out, people over 40 are (generally) doing fairly well, But for the rest of us there's a lot to worry about. So are young Canadians stuck with being renters for the rest of our lives? What are the issues on a systemic level, and what are the options that we have?
The Benefits of “CSA” S...
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RV VIN number-- Tiny House buzzwords that you might have heard by now. If you plan on living in a tiny house, having a CSA Z240 RV certified Tiny means that according to the industry, it meets specific standards and is intended for use as a permanent residence. Knowing about CSA certification can make or break your Tiny Home buyers experience!
Modular Homes — a Solution to...
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Have you ever wondered -- what exactly, is a modular home? How do they differ from mobile homes, or traditional homes? And what is their impact on the environment? Learn more about how a modular home could save you money while helping to save the planet.
Building a “Green” Tiny...
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Do you ever wonder what living in a home without toxins would be like? Does living in a house without VOC's, formaldehyde and chemical-laden concrete appeal to you? A young woman in BC decided to find out if it was possible to build her own Toxin-Free Tiny House-- this is the story of her struggles, what she learned about building a healthier home and what she would do differently next time.
Habitat for Humanity builds modular...
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When you're a low-income family with children, struggling to get by, owning your own home can seem like a distant reality with financing being a huge barrier. So can you imagine how excited these 2 families were when their dreams of affordable home ownership were achieved? Learn about this uplifting project between Habitat for Humanity and GreenTerra Homes- some news to make you smile.
The True-Life Tiny House Story that...
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We've all seen the charming Disney movie called "UP"- an elderly man refuses to leave his tiny home while his neighborhood is being torn down for construction. Just as the developers are at his heels, he floats the home away with hundreds of helium balloons. This David Vs Goliath story is based on the true story of 84-year-old Edith Macefield who declined a 1 million dollar offer from her local city developers, who wanted to tear her home down for development.
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