By Jennifer Richardson
A few years ago, after my divorce, I bought a small house. Although it is not considered “tiny” at 600 square feet, it has less room than my classroom. It has two bedrooms. My bedroom is 7’ by 8’. There are advantages and disadvantages to living in a small house. It is very inexpensive to heat and cool. It is easy to clean. But, there is only one closet, and it is in my daughter’s room, mostly full of junk. Storage…storage is a major problem.
Although many people wonder how I can live in such a small house, I think it is perfect. My goal in buying a small house was an economic one. Who needs a massive house? Not me. The days of living in a 60 degree house to save on oil are over. Huge mortgage payment…gone. Massive taxes…gone. House poor…nope.
When I retire, this is the perfect house to have in the warm, Maine summers. It will allow me to spend the coldest months in a warmer place. This is the perfect house for me!
It’s really beautiful!
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I hope to paint it this summer!
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Have you picked a color yet?
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I have many people weighing in with an opinion. I want a gray with a tinge of purple…
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I can’t wait to down size to a tiny house (small). I live in a 5400 square foot home and am so done with it. The high oil bills, light bills, pool expenses and many other bills I would love to not have! I am hoping in a few years, I will be living in my RV…can that be winterized???
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Your RV can be winterized. It is called driving it to Florida!
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We downsized to a condo three years ago to prep for my retirement this year. (Mostly the land we downsized from a .25 acre to no acres and the house/condo is basically the same square footage of 1000. Who needs more is something I have always wondered.
Good for you!
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I never understand why people get themselves into huge mortgages, buying the biggest house they can possibly buy when there is no need for so much space.
Good for you! Your house looks beautiful. I am in a house of 3 bedrooms and we have 4 kids and a dog. Once the kids are gone I want your house, or even smaller. Loved your post. Thanks for sharing!
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I am jealous. Your small house looks so appealing. We are in a very large 118 year-old Victorian home. It was great for raising 4 daughters, but now we are on the precipice of sending the 2 youngest out of the nest, and I am longing for a smaller home. Do you need to declutter? I found the KonMari method quite appealing!
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I need to purge. It is a process…
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