Comments on: minimalism in america, home size

By: Tammy

Tammy — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 22:29:52 +0000

Our family of 3 has lived more than comfortably in our 1070 sq. ft. condo for the past 19 years. The bonus is our only debt is the mortgage and we’re paying it off early! We have no intentions of moving until we retire to Florida in 10 years.

By: Annie

Annie — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:23:28 +0000

My daughter and I live with her pets in a 720 square foot home. We love it, and at times it actually feels too big. People come to my house and marvel that we live in a small space, yet to use it does not feel small at all!

By: Peggy

Peggy — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:10:42 +0000

I just came across you blog today and must say we are in the same process. Due to financial obligations and a move across country (Alaska to Indiana) we have downsized! 1800 square feet to between 1250 to 1400 square feet (depending on how you calculate it.) Presently our garage is filled to the rafters with boxes that need to be opened, sorted, and discarded.

Oh, we are a family of 2 adults, 2 teenagers, 1 10 yr old, 1 LARGE dog, and a small dog in a 3 bdrm, 2 bath house.

And on another note, I love the fact that you bring in the biblical aspect of unwise spending, etc.

By: agomez

agomez — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:01:25 +0000

We have two adults, one child, and two large dogs in 700 sqft. with ample room. It just takes some creativity, but it makes you think about every single purchase or piece of furniture you want to bring in.

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:21:28 +0000

I bought a 1950 house in 2007 864 sf.. even less than the average in 1950!