Are Tiny Houses A Fad, Or A Perfect Lifestyle Move?
Tiny houses are finally breaking into the mainstream, with a series of books, newspaper and magazine articles written about them, along with a bunch of TV shows dedicated to them. The idea is perfect and easy to sell to people: throw off the shackles of corporate commercialism by downsizing and living in a property which has just the right amount of space for a minimalist lifestyle. No more, no less. Oh, and because the house is a lot smaller, it will be a lot cheaper to buy and it will have lower monthly bills: allowing you to save more money each month.
So what is the problem? Some people think that despite the benefits, tiny houses are not practical for genuine family living, and even individuals and couples will grow tired of their tiny home. Therefore this ‘fad’ could fade as people get used to the realities of tiny living spaces.
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