Two years ago, Debra and her family lived in a nearly 2000 square foot home on an acre and a half of land. Then her husband lost his job and they began to work 4 jobs between them to pay the mortgage, until one day they remembered they had a choice. Before having their son, Debra and her husband Gary had spent 9 years living in very tiny homes in South America. Living small hadn't felt like a sacrifice, but a way to stay focused on what is important. They decided they wanted to get back to that.
They stopped working so hard, sold or gave away all of their extra stuff and began looking for the perfect tiny home.
Debra had always liked the Mississippi shotgun style homes, and one day, while browsing craigslist, they noticed an ad for a local Arkansas company custom building tiny homes for a price that could mean an end to house payments.
Six weeks and $15,000 later they had their own fully paid-off dwelling. Today, Debra, her husband and 13-year-old son live in a 320-square foot home that is not a sacrifice, but exactly what they need.

Original story here: http://faircompanies.com/videos/view/shotgun-shack-redux-mortgage-f......
Home designed and built by Slabtown Customs: http://slabtowncustoms.com/

Tags: 320, Shotgun, feet, in, mortgage-free, redux:, shack, square

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I have been looking at the homes like this for some time. I was wondering if anyone has any information on small homes for Ottawa Ontario area? I would think this is the perfect kind of home for myself perhaps in the near future. I first have to convince the people I live with. Will not likely happen but I can see it as a cottage or a home to run to in bad economical times.
I am very impressed! Very organized and lovely!

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