A Gen Zer living in a microstudio in Dubai says it's changed how she shops, cleans, budgets, and socializes

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the dubai studio and twinkle

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We transformed a van into a luxe home inspired by Tulum architecture. Now, we're going to use what we learned to build a tiny-home village in Mexico.

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On the right, there is a converted van with maple dark wood furnishings, cement walls, and burlap touches. On the left is a short of the bathroom, with the same material scheme, matte black appliances, and a shower
Left: a look at the van from inside. Right: the bathroom from the rear door.

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It's easier than ever to get a tiny home. Home Depot, Amazon, and Costco are selling kits, and some will cost you under $50,000.

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Greg Cantori, top, is pictured with his daughter Andrea, 19, center, and wife Renee in their 238-square-foot
Home Depot, Amazon, and Costco are among the retailers selling do-it-yourself kits that allow people to build tiny homes similar to this one.

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New York will pay homeowners up to $125,000 to build an ADU in their backyard to help ease the nation's housing shortage

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A residential neighborhood in Monroe, New York, the Hudson Valley
A residential neighborhood in Monroe, New York, in the Hudson Valley.

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A tiny private island in Maine where the only toilet is inside a lighthouse is on sale for $400,000 — just a year after its owner bought it 'on a whim'

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Rocky Mecca, an island in Canton, Maine, is back on the market after a year.
Rocky Mecca is back on the market after a year.

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