small homes

Jodi Helmer

"The Small House Movement is Gaining Momentum and I Want In"

by Jodi Helmer, Posted Dec 10th 2009

Small spaces appeal to me. I like the idea of downsizing my life to fit into 500 square feet - or less. My current home is almost double that size, which is still more than 100 percent smaller than the average American home.

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Houses are Getting Smaller and Smaller (Think: 65 Square Feet)

by Laura Fenton, Posted Oct 20th 2009

The small house movement is a social effort that has been slowly but steadily gaining momentum in the last few years. The combination of the economic crisis and people's increasing desire to go green has lead many people to wonder: Could I live with less? Do I really need a house this big? The trend has been covered in many publications, including The New York Times, Time and The Financial Times (and it seems to be a requirement that each article mention Thoreau's tiny quarters).

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