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Tiny homes appear in the South Cariboo

Local senior hopes others will get on board for simpler living
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Retirement in the South Cariboo need not be so costly or so lonely, says recent retiree, Brenda Norfolk.

With the help of her handy friend, Steve Hetherington, Norfolk says they are together building a “tiny home” – the latest and greatest in low-costs living for anyone who wishes to simplify, cut costs, and stay independent.

The Tiny Homes on Wheels (THOW) movement generally involves small homes build on a sturdy trailer frame, so they are low cost – to build and to live in – as well as being mobile, and licensed and registered with ICBC as a recreational vehicle, she explains.

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