A woman built her mom a $33,000 tiny home on her family's Texas property. Here are 5 things she learned from the process.

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The Heidecker family built a tiny home on their property.

Yeli Heidecker

I'm 57 and helping raise my 6 grandchildren in a crowded multigenerational home. I thought my life would be easier by now.

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A family built a multigenerational home in Oregon that's basically 2 houses connected by a hallway

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Ana Ochoa and her family built a custom multigenerational home.

Ana Ochoa

A couple bought a house with a finished basement for their daughter and her husband to live in. It's helped the newlyweds save $20,000 for their own home.

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Caroline Navarrete and her husband have made her parents' basement their home.

Caroline Navarrete

My partner and I moved in with my mom when I had our baby. I wouldn't have survived without her help.

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Moving in with your parents used to feel like a setback. For these 5 families, it was a smart strategy.

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The number of people living in multigenerational households has quadrupled since 1971.

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My mother-in-law moved in with us and helps with childcare and household chores. It's the best decision we've ever made.

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The author's mother-in-law moved in full-time with her family.

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My 81-year-old mom lives with my tween and me. It's made my son more empathetic.

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Julie Kelley recently went on vacation with her mom Judy and her 11-year-old son.

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My parents lived with my family of 7 after selling their house. There were challenges, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

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The author's parents moved in with her and her family.

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We had a staycation with our adult children and their families. It was so much fun, we want to do it annually.

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The author's family camped in their backyard

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