Downsizing

Big thanks to Dwayne for sharing these awesome 480 square foot homes that were built in the community of Orange Mound in Memphis, Tennessee. According to Wikipedia, this community was the first in the United States to be built by and for African Americans. The homes have the same layout, but different elevations, and both [...]

Deb and Pete wanted to get rid of their mortgage and move closer to Pete’s parents while his mother was fighting cancer. After losing her battle, Deb and Pete have been able to be right next door to Pete’s dad and support him through the difficult aftermath — all while living debt-free now that they’ve [...]

I really love this open-concept tiny house with no wheels! Because there are no trailer size restrictions, the living space is 12 feet wide. It’s amazing how airy it makes the whole space feel. You get a kitchen complete with hookups for the full-sized appliances you’d like to add, and a bathroom with a large [...]

Caris and Jake got married fresh out of college and wanted a place of their own. Lo and behold they were able to find a tiny house ready-built by Decathlon Tiny Homes (the Zeus model) and a spot in a tiny house village to park it in just two weeks! While they didn’t customize their [...]

David and Lauren did all the “right” things — went to college, got married, and got great jobs (David was an Aerospace Engineer!), but after six years the couple realized they wanted more! David quit his job and became a ski expert, and Lauren takes on travel nursing contracts around the country. The couple hopes [...]

This is to let you know about the upcoming downsizing e-course with Lina Menard from Niche Design Build. The group course starts January 10 and runs through February 21, 2021, it’s a 7-week course. In case you are interested in some help when it comes to decluttering and organizing your life, potentially even downsizing into [...]