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FALLBROOK – The tiny house movement has transformed the way many people look at housing and how it can help them downsize not only their residences, but also their lives.
Living small has been embraced as an eco-friendly way to cut costs and simplify life. According to the tiny house online resource, TheTinyLife.com, the typical American home is 2,600 square feet, while the typical tiny house is between 100 and 400 square feet.
Many tiny homes are smaller than the average urban apartment. Proponents of the small house movement have said that living the tiny life isn’t about making really a sacrifice, but it is a way to experience a simpler, fuller life that frees them from expensive mortgage payments and unnecessary clutter.
One of the advantages of tiny house living is that buyers are often able to buy their homes outright, whether stationary or mobile, which eliminates the need to finance their purchases. Tiny homes also boast much lower utility bills than more traditional homes. Outfitting tiny homes with wood-burning appliances can keep heating costs to a minimum. In some instances, tiny homes are built completely off the grid, harvesting electricity through solar panels and employing rain-capturing technology to supply water.
According to the resource LivingBiginaTinyHouse.com, the tiny house movement is eco-friendly. Small homes create much smaller carbon footprints than large homes. In addition, the resources needed to build and sustain such homes pales in comparison to those needed to build and maintain more traditional homes. Furthermore, with less interior space, residents of tiny homes are less likely to acquire items they don’t necessarily need, reducing clutter and saving money.
The following statistics, courtesy of The Tiny Life blog, paint a picture of the tiny home lifestyle.
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