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I moved from a 500-square-foot apartment to a 325-square-foot tiny home.Living in a small space has forced me to embrace the minimalistic lifestyle I always aspired to.Here are some of my tips on how to stay organized and clutter-free.My life was upended when the compound I lived in was sold…

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) have become a popular alternative to traditional homes and apartments.Three people who built and moved into ADUs shared with BI how they improved their lives.One person said moving into an ADU “was the best decision we ever made.”For newlyweds Aislyn and Ali Benjamin, purchasing a traditional…

Building tiny backyard homes can be expensive. The units can range in cost — from under $100,000 to over $300,000. Three states will help with the cost by providing homeowners with grant money. Here are the programs, how much homeowners can receive, and who is eligible to apply. If you’ve looked into building…