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10 Compelling Reasons to Live in a Tiny House (and 10 Reasons to Think Twice)

10 Compelling Reasons to Live in a Tiny House (and 10 Reasons to Think Twice)

10 Compelling Reasons to Live in a Tiny House (and 10 Reasons to Think Twice)
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Compelling Reasons to Live in a Tiny Home 
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Financial Freedom 
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Affordability 
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Downsizing on Clutter 
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Simplicity  
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Less Environmental Impact  
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Ability to Connect with Nature  
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Lower Maintenance  
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Ability to Travel 
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Using Less Energy
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Encourages Closeness 
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Reasons to Think Twice About Living in a Tiny Home 
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Not a Ton of Storage Space 
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There isn’t Much Space to Have Guests Over 
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Harder to Grow a Family 
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Many Tiny Houses Use Compost Toilets
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Not Much Privacy 
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Not Ideal for Large Pets  
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Less Space Means More Cleaning 
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The Resale Value Isn’t Ideal
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There are Hidden Costs  
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Tiny Homes May Not Follow the Laws and Codes of Your State 
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One Last Note 
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10 Compelling Reasons to Live in a Tiny House (and 10 Reasons to Think Twice)
Compelling Reasons to Live in a Tiny Home 
Financial Freedom 
Affordability 
Downsizing on Clutter 
Simplicity  
Less Environmental Impact  
Ability to Connect with Nature  
Lower Maintenance  
Ability to Travel 
Using Less Energy
Encourages Closeness 
Reasons to Think Twice About Living in a Tiny Home 
Not a Ton of Storage Space 
There isn’t Much Space to Have Guests Over 
Harder to Grow a Family 
Many Tiny Houses Use Compost Toilets
Not Much Privacy 
Not Ideal for Large Pets  
Less Space Means More Cleaning 
The Resale Value Isn’t Ideal
There are Hidden Costs  
Tiny Homes May Not Follow the Laws and Codes of Your State 
One Last Note 

10 Compelling Reasons to Live in a Tiny House (and 10 Reasons to Think Twice)

Living in a tiny home has become increasingly popular. While there are several compelling reasons to pack up your family and jump on the tiny house movement, there are also several downsides. If you are thinking about weighing the pros and cons of tiny home living, look no further. Here, we break down ten reasons to live in a tiny house and why it is fantastic. Furthermore, we will take a look at ten reasons you may want to think twice.

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