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Japanese Thrive in Tiny Houses

I’ve blogged about tiny houses before. Many Americans are rethinking how much space they want in a home. Do we really need 3,500 or larger square feet homes? In my case, the more house we have, the more junk we put in it. And you have to heat, cool, and light all the room that you probably don’t need to begin with, so it isn’t very green. In Japan, it isn’t really an issue. Because the country’s cities are already overcrowded, its people have learned to live in smaller homes because they have no other choice. The neat thing is … Continue reading →

Can Prefab Homes be Green?

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I know that in some cases, prefab homes get a bad rap. Some people think of prefab homes as being inferior, but a whole new type of prefab may make some people change their minds. Prefabs have now gone green. Well, at least in some cases. While many are still hesitate to install solar panels in their traditional homes, how would you feel if you could buy a prefab home that already had solar panels? How about one with a green roof? Some even offer LEED certifications. Green prefabs may be the perfect home for today. After all, the housing … Continue reading →

Lifestyle Change

Last year Ms Weston of the tiny village of Cumnock NSW, Australia, came up with an initiative that saw city and interstate families radically change their lifestyle. Concerned about the decline in numbers at the local school she came up with a plan to convince people to move to the area. Her plan was to bring people into the area by offering cheap rental. $1 a week gets a family a farmhouse. It may have an inadequate kitchen and an outside toilet (or dunny as we’d call it in Aussie slang,) but despite the obvious drawbacks people snapped them up. … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review: July 9th Through July 14th

Summer is a great time to save money. Well, okay, anytime of year is a great time to practice a frugal lifestyle. So, come on in from the pool, beach, camping, backyard or wherever you have been spending these lazy days (personally I like to read a good book on the porch) and read up a bit on how you can do all of that for less. Here is your frugal living week in review for July 9th through July 14th. July 9th Two Kitchen Gadgets That Can Save You Money If you have these two gadget in your kitchen, … Continue reading →