Could You Live in a 120-Square-Foot House?
By Susan Johnston | U.S.News & World Report LP – 2 hours 32 minutes ago
Sage Radachowsky's 120-square foot house. (Photo: gypsyliving.org)When Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell and her husband moved from Kansas City to a 480-square-foot lake house in Northwest, Ark., they'd planned to build a larger house on the same property and use the existing house as an office and guesthouse.
Yet the recession convinced the couple to stick with the house they had and build another small space as an office and guesthouse. Fivecoat-Campbell says they're happy with a smaller footprint. "We live in an area where recreation is a big thing," she adds. "We like to be outdoors and spend time with the dogs and not have to maintain a big house. It's easier to take care of."
The constant upkeep and high expense of McMansions have made smaller homes appealing to many Americans. "People realize now if they live in a tiny house, they have more money left over to pay for other things," says Derek Diedricksen, a maker of small houses in Stoughton, Mass., and author of Humble Homes, Simple Shacks, Cozy Cottages, Ramshackle Retreats, Funky Forts: And Whatever the Heck Else We Could Squeeze in Here.
Costs for tiny homes can vary depending on factors like the materials and complexity of the design. "There are people who've gone out and built a modest house for $5,000 to $10,000 using Craigslist or free materials, but there are some that are more high-end, like rustic cabins," says Diedricksen.
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I have seen some nice smaller apts in the big cities, too.
...you can just toss off the fantail and inflate 
We don't have one, but a friend has what we call the party island.
He brings it out when he comes over and it's just like putting a new room on the house!
There is no one anywhere near us and I can practice my brand new clarinet to my hearts content without anyone calling the sheriff!
of course you are a Hoarder 
Hell no.
I would hate having to pick up after myself after every single thing I did, which is a requirement when living in a space like that.
I have way too many interests and stuff that is needed to indulge those interests.
Cher
For those who are wondering there are more pictures and video here:
http://gypsyliving.org/
But four of us, one 4.5 and one 1.5, no.
Speaking of the little one's, here is lil AA's newest job:
That's the question San Franciscans are asking themselves as The City cosiders allowing apartments that small.
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/SF-could-OK-among-tiniest-apartments-in-US-3889766.php
The micro-units, in contrast, are expected to rent for $1,200 to $1,700 a month, San Francisco Supervisor Scott Wiener told the Los Angeles Times. Wiener drafted the legislation for the smaller apartments....
"This has to be a pilot project and allow for further study before we end up like Singapore," said Sara Shortt, executive director of the tenants' rights group, Human Rights Committee of San Francisco.
Singapore authorities recently raised minimum dwelling sizes because of concerns about congestion. Some critics want San Francisco to follow the example of New York City and first test a small number of the units. New York City's micro-units also have a higher minimum-size requirement.
Also,
for sloppy reporting. There is no place called Northwest, Ark. Northwest Arkansas is the region of the state centered around Fayetteville. 
