Tiny Homes

I was listening to NPR this morning on my way to work. What good radio - I always find myself learning so much about the world when I listen to Morning Edition and All Things Considered (on my way to and from work). And most of it is interesting stuff that is not usually covered by other media sources. It is hard for anyone to compete with the quality of Fox News, but I would still encourage everyone to check out their local public radio and TV stations, if you don't already.

Anyway ... so I was listening to Morning Edition and they were interviewing this guy who builds small homes. We are talking tiny tiny homes. Jay Shafer started buiding these small houses in 1997 and named his company, Tiny House Company, after his first house (Tumbleweed). He said his main goals were to cut down on home maintenance and minimize his impact on the environment. Shafer lives in a 70 sq. foot home amongst the Redwoods north of San Francisco, but he does make home up to 750 sq. feet. I just thought it was all very interesting.