Life in a 400 Sq. Ft. Studio Apartment with My Wife and 2 Sons

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This is the story of how a man, his wife, and two sons creatively lived in a 400 sq. ft. studio apartment in San Francisco for some time to save on commuting and monthly rent early in their lives.

Between July 2011 and August 2015 I lived in a ~400sqft studio apartment in San Francisco. I moved in a bachelor but by the time I moved out, I was one member of a four person family. Here are some things I learned along the way.

Life in a 400 Sq. Ft. Studio Apartment with My Wife and 2 Sons

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Read the full story with Greg’s 10 helpful lessons that you can learn from their experience: http://www.gregkroleski.com/2015/11/03/life-in-a-studio-apartment-with-my-wife-and-two-sons/

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Alex

Alex Pino is the founder of Tiny House Talk, a leading resource on tiny homes and simple living since 2009. He helps readers discover unique homes, connect with builders, and explore alternative living.

3 comments

  1. This has to be one of the best articles I’ve read in a long time. Very detailed and informative.. I even bookmarked this story to go back and use as a reference from time to time..

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