Add A Living Privacy Screen to Your Small Home

January 21st, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

A living privacy screen around your small home’s yard does triple-duty: It promotes privacy, security, and beauty. Here’s how: Read the rest of this entry »

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Fit a Small Office in Your Small Home

January 19th, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

Yes, you can! Squeeze a small office into your small home, that is. But that doesn’t mean you have to take over one of the kids’ bedrooms–just look for under-utilized space. Read the rest of this entry »

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Fit a Small Bath in Your Small Home

January 17th, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

Fitting a small bath into your small home is easier than you think. You’ll only need a sink, a toilet, and about 20 sq. ft. of floor space to meet most local building codes for a half bath. Here’s what you’ll need to keep in mind: Read the rest of this entry »

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Small Kitchen Space-Savers

January 13th, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

Here are the ingredients for additional space that won’t cost more than a fraction of the $30,000 that the “2015 Remodeling Impact Report” from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® says you could spend upgrading your kitchen. Read the rest of this entry »

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World’s Easiest-to-Build House

October 11th, 2015 Categories: Random Thoughts

If your tool skills are limited to a screwdriver and a bottle opener, you can still build your own house. Read the rest of this entry »

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Small Home Storage: Maximize Your Storage Space

February 25th, 2015 Categories: Random Thoughts

Your small home has more storage space than you think. For relatively little money but a lot of common sense and ingenuity, there’s space to be found.

Finding storage space in a small home doesn’t require remodeling or room additions. Start by getting rid of accumulated stuff. Take a hard look at room space, and buy furniture and storage items that can do double duty. Read the rest of this entry »

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