As we step into 2025, the tiny house movement continues to evolve, showing us that living small isn’t just about square footage—it’s about making intentional choices that align with our values and vision for the future.
Take the inspiring story of a young Canadian couple who chose to begin their homesteading journey not with a sprawling farmhouse, but with a thoughtfully designed tiny house on a foundation. Their approach demonstrates how starting small can be the first step toward realizing bigger dreams.
This brings us to a timely question as we begin another year: what meaningful changes can we implement in our lives? While building a tiny house or installing solar panels might seem like the ultimate commitment to sustainable living, the path to positive change doesn’t always require such grand gestures.
Veterans of the tiny house movement, Laura and Matt, offer valuable insights from their experiences in various tiny living situations. Their accumulated wisdom on energy efficiency reminds us that sustainable living is an ongoing journey of learning and adaptation. Whether it’s optimizing our energy usage or reimagining our living spaces, every small change contributes to a larger impact.
The future of housing doesn’t necessarily mean everyone needs to live in a tiny house—but we can all learn valuable lessons from those who choose to live with intention, efficiency, and purpose.
Inside this issue, you will find the following articles:
- The Editors Letter
- By Design (Creating a Canadian Homestead)
- The Simple New Year
- On the Cover – Halcyon Stay – Fritz Tiny Homes
- Perch and Nest Celebrating 10 Years
- How to Keep Life Simple – 7 Rules to Live By
- 50 Years Of Breaking The Mold
- Making Life More Energy Efficient
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A few pictures from this issue.





