I spent 2 nights in a 2-story, 100-square-foot tiny home in Germany. It was much smaller than any I've seen in the US.

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Cylindrical homes on a flat property with buildings in the background
Business Insider's reporter stayed at a cylindrical tiny home hotel in Germany and was impressed by its smart use of the 100-square-foot space.

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I've loved living in a tiny home for the past 3 years — but I know I can't and won't live this way forever

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Author Elin Schmidt standing on deck at tiny home
Living in my tiny-home community in California has changed my life for the better, but I'm not sure I can see myself staying here forever.

Elin Schmidt

New York City's narrowest home is on the market for $4.195 million — and it's only 9.5 feet wide

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A famously narrow townhouse at 7 1/2 Bedford Street.
The townhouse at 7 1/2 Bedford Street.

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Five years of living in a tiny home taught me that the biggest sacrifices had nothing to do with space or stuff

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Author Amber McDaniel sitting at small dining table
Tiny living has changed my perspective on socializing and reshaped how I connect with others.

Amber McDaniel

These modern homes are built in a factory, installed in backyards, and cost as little as $95,000 — take a look inside

Tech Insider : Business, Style
villa home in LA backyard
The Kantor family sits outside their completed ADU in their LA backyard

Courtesy of Villa

I've spent 7 years living in a tiny home and a camper van. It's taught me how to be a smarter shopper and better saver.

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Author Amber McDaniel sitting on steps of tiny home
By spending almost a decade living tiny, I've learned how to be a savvy, mindful consumer.

Amber McDaniel

A cross between tiny homes and van life could help solve America's shortage of affordable starter homes

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Julie Lennox outside her tiny home on wheels near Missoula, Montana.
Julie Lennox outside her tiny home on wheels near Missoula, Montana.

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This futuristic tiny home looks like a spaceship and feels like a 5-star hotel. See inside.

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A futuristic, metal tiny home in the center of a forest.
The Pebl Grand tiny cabin, designed by Hello Wood.

Courtesy of György Palkó

I paid $300 to spend 2 nights in an Airstream trailer for the first time. I'll never do it again in a city.

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The author takes a selfie in front of an airstream trailer in a parking lot
Business Insider's reporter stayed in a luxury airstream trailer in Vienna while traveling by train through Europe.

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A couple built a $500,000 ADU in their parents' backyard to afford living in California. It has its pros and cons.

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The Benjamin's on a couch inside fo their home.
The Benjamins and their dog.

Courtesy of Villa

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