Posts with tag small homes

The idea of living in small spaces has been around since the caveman. By partitioning off a small area of his cave for sleeping, he was able to heat it more efficiently. Of course, he didn't have 20 pairs of shoes to worry about, but minimalistic living is an idea that is returning to popular culture with a vengeance.... Continue Reading »

After years of conspicuous consumption when it came to our homes and what we put in them, Americans are rethinking their priorities in the recession-induced Age of Austerity and paring down their possessions and what they spend. We won't be living in cold-water yurts, of course, but some recent numbers suggest that... Continue Reading »

Despite the month-to-month increase in home prices, some historical perspective is in order. While prices have gained 5 percent in the last year, they are still only level with housing values of around seven years ago. And the median home size is down to about 1,500 square feet. In fact, the incredible shrinking home is... Continue Reading »

Derek "Deek" Diedricksen has self-published a punk rock/indie-'zine-inspired book about tiny homes. Renters with the itch to have a place of their own should take note. The Relaxshax blogger has written and illustrated the 101-page book "Humble Homes, Simple Shacks, Cozy Cottages, Ramshackle Retreats, Funky Forts (And... Continue Reading »

The trend toward "living small" is on the brink of getting very, very big. Not only is the average home size shrinking, there are more small home devotees, and more small home options available than ever before. So it should come as no surprise there are ever-bigger numbers of "loud and proud" people choosing to live in... Continue Reading »