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

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

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villa home in LA backyard
The Kantor family sits outside their completed ADU in their LA backyard

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A millennial homeowner built 3 tiny homes in her backyard and earns $4,550 in rent from her 4 tenants

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Emilie Karas' tiny home on wheels and ADU in Portland, Oregon.
Emilie Karas' tiny home on wheels and ADU in Portland, Oregon.

Courtesy of Emilie Karas

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.

Courtesy of Julie Lennox

A millennial architect and his fiancée turned a triangular car-repair shop into a tiny dream home — take a look

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Architect Richard Brown inside his home (right) and a full view of the triangular house from above (left).
Architect Richard Brown has been living in a 430-square-foot triangular home for nearly two years.

Brown Urbanism

Elon Musk, who famously vowed to 'own no house,' reportedly considered buying a tiny home that can cost around $400,000

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Elon Musk.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

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I live with my partner in a 399-square-foot tiny home on wheels that cost $90,000. Take a look inside.

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the couple and their dog in front of tiny home
We prefer owning a tiny home on wheels instead of paying to rent an apartment.

Destiny DeJesus

I'm a millennial first-time buyer who moved into a micro home village. I had to downsize my stuff, but it was worth it for the community.

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Kristi Campbell in front of her tiny home..
Kristi Campbell in front of her tiny home.

Courtesy of Kristi Campbell

These nature-inspired tiny homes starting from $58,000 are now available in the US — check them out

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A Madeiguincho tiny home.
A Madeiguincho tiny home.

João Carranca/Madeiguincho

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