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Small Home Living
Whether you are looking to buy a home, design a home, or reorganize and decorate your current living space, think about right-sizing your space to fit your needs.  You will feel more comfortable in your own home knowing that you are using fewer resources and that your home corresponds with your lifestyle.  In Around the House's Small Home Living section you will find resources and information for small home owners and would-be owners.


Small Homes Book List
Whether you are designing a dream home or decorating a condo, there are dozens of inspiring and helpful titles available at your local bookstore or library branch.

Mortgage Basics
Wading through the acronyms of home financing can be bewildering at best.  Here is a basic guide to different mortgage loans.

Home Buyer's Dictionary
ARM? GPM? PITI? You'd have to be a cryptologist to figure out some of the terms buyers encounter during the home buying process. Doing research on how to buy a house before beginning the process can greatly improve your experience and prepare you for the exciting course ahead. And with this glossary of home buying terms at your side, you can rest easy that your new home won't get lost in translation.

Painting for Small Spaces
KPLU's Molly Christian interviews
Liz Morris, marketing director for Best Paint Company in Seattle, on how to paint apartments and other small living spaces.

Photo Gallery

    Viva La Teeny Tiny! 84 sq. ft. in Olympia, WA
    Downsized and Proud of It: 576 sq ft in Salem, OR
   



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