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We have been working on the Tiny Town Manifesto, a compilation/summary of the way we see that tiny homes on wheels (THOWs) can integrate into society. As a not-for-profit Association, our goal is to enable THOWs as a housing option for anyone that is looking for an affordable, minimalistic form of housing. Whether you are a single, couple, new potential homeowner or retiring empty-nester, tiny homes could be the answer you are looking for in an easy to maintain, affordable to operate, community-oriented lifestyle home.
Each version of the Manifesto we publish builds on the last to develop the concept and provide a path that individuals, companies, cities, municipalities, and countries can incorporate to integrate tiny homes into society. We aren’t looking to change the way people live, we simply want THOWs to be an option for anyone.
Doug at Timbercraft has agreed to allow us to give away the plans for our Logan32 tiny home that they provided. They created the plans based on our home concept and you can view and download them for free!
If you have ever wondered what would be required to frame and build a tiny home, the Logan32 plans include these details. You will still need to talk to an electrician, plumber and gas fitter about running your services in the home, but this can give you an idea of the structure and materials. We have designed the home to group the services together to minimize costs. This house is designed for year-round living and includes a full set of appliances. It is also seniors friendly as the loft is simply for storage, and the bedroom is on the main floor.
The house is 32′ long (plus 4′ tongue with utility room) x 8.5′ wide so it can be pulled on the road without a special permit.
So today I am facing the potential end of the tiny home tour. The company I have been working with to build the model tiny home has told me they need me to pay for the work they have done beyond what they are able to sponsor for the model home. They have offered to buy me out for the cash I have put in, then finish the home at their cost, and lease it back to me when I am ready to go on the tour. They gave me until 1pm today to decide. The trailer manufacturer (whom didn’t sponsor the trailer) has told me I need to pay the balance of the cost of the trailer as well. I feel no ill-will to either company, as I understand they have bills they need to pay too.
However, I feel that although they say they will lease the house to me for the tour, because they have repeatedly expressed doubt in my ability to make the tour happen, they will complete the house and sell it, offering to build another when I am “ready” to make the tour. The fact that it would then be their house, they can then control if and when that would happen, based on their opinion of my readiness to take their house on tour.
My bills with the builder and the trailer manufacturer are $24,000. If you can support my effort to raise the funds to take over the completion of the tiny home and begin the tour with a GoFundMe pledge, I will see if there is enough support overall to proceed, if not I will fold the GoFundMe campaign returning your donation.
I have only until 1pm to see if there is support for our tiny home initiatives from people willing to put their money in to help.
On my LinkedIn feed I came across a post by THAC about rental issues, so I checked out the article relating to issues in Alberta. I followed the data to the source and found some distressing statistics. Rental is a growing issue across Canada.
Here’s the details: http://www.rentalhousingindex.ca/en/#comp_prov
Our ARTO Program is a way of addressing some of issues right now that will improve with time.
We launched our GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for our Tiny Home Tour 2018. Help us get the Logan32 on the road this year to visit 49-cities across Ontario. This will be a major event to bring tiny homes into the spotlight and present a zoning bylaw framework that cities and municipalities can build on to enable tiny homes. We have some special Rewards that you can claim by joining the Association (free) and by donating to the campaign.
Update: Unfortunately the tour was cancelled and all donations have gone into a fund to build a new tiny home.
Today’s shout-out goes to Kingston Lighting for getting Feiss, Kuzco, and Satco together to provide stylish lighting for the Logan32. Lisa worked some magic and got these three manufacturers to provide track lighting, under and over cabinet lighting, ceiling fan lighting, vanity lighting and outside lighting. I can’t wait to see it all come together!
Today’s shout-out goes to Dalmen Windows & Doors in Ottawa. Not only did the whole team work together to meet our crazy deadline, but they provided us with some beautiful windows and doors for the Logan32. I was checking out their website, and I am impressed with the technologies they are using in their products. Thanks, Dominic for making this happen. I am really glad I found Dalmen, and they are going to be the first choice for a number of projects.
Today’s shout-out goes to the Home Depot. In every renovation or DIY project I have done for myself or others, there are always a host of items that don’t make the original parts list, yet are crucial to completing the job. The Home Depot was good enough to provide a Gift Card so that we are able to get anything we need in the store. Thanks for providing exactly what we need.
Today’s shout-out goes to 3M. Often the visible design items tend to take center stage because they are the most visible, but what goes into the home build is often more important. The construction materials and products are going to be protecting the home and those living in it far longer than the design elements. With that being said, we are very happy that 3M provided some of their construction products to protect the Loagn32 and its future occupants.
