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	The "Not So Big House": links & resources for human-sized living

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4-18-2007 1:57 PM

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enbar says:

The Not So Big House is a fantastic book; the author has apparently turned it into a Not So Little Business, so to speak. Still, lots of good information and ideas here.

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4-18-2007 2:53 PM

ericskiff

Oooh, I think I might have to get a copy of this book. I'm certainly of a mind that space doesn't equal comfort. Aside from wanting a soundproofed room where I can do music & podcasting stuff without bothering anyone, we really don't need that much more space that we've got here in our NYC apartment.

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