One of the most common challenges faced by people living in tiny homes, whether in rural Ontario or in urban laneway homes, is figuring out how to cook effectively in a small kitchen. With limited counter space, minimal cabinetry, and compact appliances, meal preparation might seem difficult at first. But with thoughtful planning and a…
Moving into a tiny home is more than a change of address—it’s a shift toward a simpler, more intentional lifestyle. For those exploring tiny homes in Ontario, laneway houses in urban neighborhoods, or even petite homes in rural settings, the journey begins with one critical step: decluttering and downsizing. While the process can feel overwhelming,…
Tiny homes, whether nestled in the heart of Ontario or part of a compact laneway suite in an urban neighborhood, offer a unique blend of charm, simplicity, and intentional living. But when space is limited, the difference between feeling cramped and feeling cozy lies in how efficiently every square inch is used. For those living…
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Chatham-Kent currently has grants available up to $25,000 for the creation of a new ADU! It is important to contact the Planning Services department to discuss eligibility at ckplanning@chatham-kent.ca before any work takes place.
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The Canadian government is introducing new measures to increase the housing supply by making it easier for homeowners to build secondary suites, unlocking vacant lands, and repurposing underused federal properties. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced that, starting January 15, 2025, homeowners will be able to refinance insured mortgages to fund the construction of secondary…
Laneway Homes has a lot of tiny home projects on the go.
“They're becoming very, very popular,” said company president and CEO Dan Radmore.
The concept is popular enough Essex mayor Sherry Bondy built an Additional Dwelling Unit in her Harrow backyard.
“I have a big family so, you know, we're going to be looking at my older…
Essex Mayor Sherry Bondy is building a tiny home on her property in an effort to help address “one of the region’s most critical issues” — affordable living.
“We’re not getting the green light from the county or the province to develop more houses on farmland,” said Bondy, who is working with Laneway Homes to…
Coach house. Tiny home. Granny flat. There are plenty of names for what is essentially a second smaller house in the backyard. Here in Toronto, they being called by a new name lately: garden suites. The city is currently conducting a formal review to create a bylaw that, if approved, could see these detached mini-homes…
With Toronto’s 2018 laneway rental housing program finally generating new projects in older parts of the core, city planners are working on the sequel – zoning policies that would allow homeowners to build “accessory dwelling units” or “garden suites” in their backyards.
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