Great news everyone!
Happipad has been awarded a $250,000 grant from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) under the National Housing Strategy Demonstrations Initiative. This funding will be used to expand our companion housing initiative across Western Canada in collaboration with our many community partners…
According to Statistics Canada, the average household spends $213 Canadian dollars on cleaning supplies each year. Aside from being expensive, traditional cleaning supplies may negatively impact health. This is particularly true of common chemical cleaners. But what if there were safer natural alternatives you could use, and likely already have on-hand? Keep reading to learn […]
The story of 2020, the year that we almost did not get through. Sticking to our social mission has allowed Happipad to return stronger than ever before. We have all learnt an important lesson from COVID. Now the focus is on creating a more sustainable and resilient way of living.
Kijiji vs Happipad (a secure way to rent your room) Kijiji and Happipad are both websites that allow you to rent your room or parts of a home. Beyond this basic feature of posting a rental the two websites differ significantly. Read on to find out what is best suited for you. 1. Overview of […]
Airbnb VS Happipad (an Airbnb alternative) Airbnb and Happipad are both websites that allow you to rent space within your home to guests for shorter or longer term stays. Both websites will allow you to earn extra money and manage your rental, however they were each created to serve a different purpose. Read on to […]
Happipad teams up with two Revelstoke community organizations to create the city’s first large-scale home-sharing program to help seniors share their homes compatible renters. About a quarter of seniors aged 65 or over are living alone, but a new partnership between an Okanagan-based startup company and two Revelstoke community organizations is looking to change that. […]
Many Canadians are feeling the pressure of high housing and energy costs. With no relief in sight, many have been searching for alternative methods to generate extra income or reduce housing expenses. One option is to generate extra income by renting out a spare bedroom in their home. Home-sharing, as it is known, is a […]
Many Canadians are feeling the pressure of high housing and energy costs. With no relief in sight from the escalating costs, many Canadians have been adopting different housing models to cope. The 2016 Canadian Census shows 28.2% of all households were occupied by one-person—the highest since Confederation in 1867. The 2016 census also shows significant […]
Finding a good roommate can lead to lifelong friendships, as well it make rent more manageable. The roommates you live with can be more important than the home you are living in, transforming your flat into a place where you feel like you belong. Here are some suggestions to help you out. 1. Decide how […]
Sharing a home with someone can be great. Lasting friendships may be built, but sometimes something a little more develops. Before you share a home with someone you have a romantic interest in, carefully evaluate the situation and consider these suggestions. Are you physically attracted to the person? If so, it may not be a […]