Smaller Homes are often thought of as starter homes and empty nester homes. The truth of the matter is that our parents grew up in about 700 sq. ft. homes and now the majority of people think a 2000 sq ft home is about average. I for one think the sign of a well balanced family is one that is not trying to compensate for anything with the size of their home. If you are quite happy living in a managable sized home we have the right plan for you. Ready to move homes are especially affordable in smaller sizes. Fit a couple on a truck for your friends or find a size that is just right! All the finishing options are available to make this nice or really nice...your house...your choice...your budget period

Just keep in mind that going too small may increase your finished cost per square foot, so weight your options and check out some of our designer's websites.

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There were also several comments about how our size fetish has created a particular kind of debt slavery that we call “the mortgage.” Smaller houses can cost considerably less and may provide people with a way to live higher quality lives in well-designed houses that don’t require decades to pay off. As one commentator wrote, “As the world economies struggle, it is nice to know your house is paid for and your garden will augment your grocery needs.”

In spite of these advantages, living in a smaller house is difficult to do in our society. There is a stigma associated with living in a small house since many people believe that their personal worth is positively correlated with the size of their house. A rampant form of consumerism that encourages us to buy unnecessary things that invariably need space to accommodate often fuels this belief. Let’s break this cycle and start living higher quality, richer lives that don’t harm the environment as much. It’s time to embrace the smaller is better movement.

Dr. Michael D. Mehta lives on Gabriola Island but works in Winnipeg where he is a Professor of Environmental Studies at the University of Winnipeg. Michael also offers environmental consulting services and is a certified scuba diving instructor. His website is www.policynut.com