We moved into our final house about 18 months ago and are still going thru a downsizing. The first things to go was everything belonging to our kids. I piled everything into my truck and dumped it on them. That cleared up a lot.
A small house would be OK, a TINY house would NOT be OK. A survey showed that over 54% of “tiny home” owners regretted their purchase within one year. I would regret it within one day.
We have 1500 sq ft and he has a large shed but I still wish he had a basement to putter in. I go out on the 4 season porch when we’re in each others’ way.
Pushing 70, we are alone in a 4-bedroom Victorian. Senior Management regularly brings up the convenience of a townhouse or apartment – but sometimes I need those other floors……..
They would need 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom upstairs and a half bath(toilet and sink) downstairs to be comfortable. The patio and porch add extra private space in nice weather.
By moving from a larger home to a smaller one, you are creating another problem to deal with…. like what to do with all the things you have acquired during your life, and don’t really want to part with!!
I never understood this fascination with these tiny houses, especially the cost and the floorplans. I’ve seen regular campers/travel trailers that were set up much better, and the Park Model ones are really nice and for roughly the same amount of money.
Da'Dad 5 months ago
At sometime on another we all need a little space
j_m_kuehl 5 months ago
The kids will be in the neighborhood.
alasko 5 months ago
Build a summer kitchen.
Lucy Rudy 5 months ago
She can go to the kids’ house.
suv2000 5 months ago
She will go to her tiny house or her she shed
Bill The Nuke 5 months ago
We moved into our final house about 18 months ago and are still going thru a downsizing. The first things to go was everything belonging to our kids. I piled everything into my truck and dumped it on them. That cleared up a lot.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace 5 months ago
“I’ll just go feed the alligators. You should be able to fatten a few if you really irritate me.”
L'Europeo Premium Member 5 months ago
It def needs a bathtub
nosirrom 5 months ago
A bigger concern is where do you go to get away from yourself?
saylorgirl 5 months ago
I don’t understand why adults with children would want to live in those tiny houses you see on TV. I need space.
The Joke Explainer Premium Member 5 months ago
Its true. Our second home was quite big. I figured it added another 18 years to our marriage.
eced52 5 months ago
Don’t think there is much chance of that Arlo.
jondonlevy 5 months ago
why would that comment anger Janis? Arlo is just picking up on the vibes she has been giving him for the last few strips.
well-i-never 5 months ago
Where’s the garage?
jonesbeltone 5 months ago
Walk outside and talk to the gators.
ChessPirate 5 months ago
Easy-Peasy, she just boots him out! ☺
Hydrohead 5 months ago
I assumed that was what her solo walks around the neighborhood were for.
Gameguy49 Premium Member 5 months ago
A small house would be OK, a TINY house would NOT be OK. A survey showed that over 54% of “tiny home” owners regretted their purchase within one year. I would regret it within one day.
royq27 5 months ago
My wife just sends me to the store…
Grace Premium Member 5 months ago
We have 1500 sq ft and he has a large shed but I still wish he had a basement to putter in. I go out on the 4 season porch when we’re in each others’ way.
MuddyUSA Premium Member 5 months ago
Arlo has a good point…..
mjpalmer 5 months ago
exactly…..In a small house only one of us will make it.
rodney 5 months ago
There is a nice porch on the front and a nice deck on the back. Just need to put some cover over the deck in case of rain and to protect from the sun.
diskus Premium Member 5 months ago
Some of us would be very happy to have that tiny house, or any other
allenmichael1941 5 months ago
Big houses not for older people unless they can afford maid and lawn service.
Cozmik Cowboy 5 months ago
Pushing 70, we are alone in a 4-bedroom Victorian. Senior Management regularly brings up the convenience of a townhouse or apartment – but sometimes I need those other floors……..
dtdbiz 5 months ago
Janis will have to face a version of the popular meme from a few weeks ago — Would you rather encounter a man or a bull alligator?
seismic-2 Premium Member 5 months ago
Janis’s glare in P4 indicates that they’re about to find out.
axe-grinder 5 months ago
I hear that!
kbdb5417 5 months ago
Janis looks frumpy today.
elgrecousa Premium Member 5 months ago
And what if you need a second bedroom?
billwog 5 months ago
The first best thing I ever did was marry my Jane. The second best thing (smartest) I’ve ever done was to build my backyard shop/piddle palace.
locake 5 months ago
Arlo sounds very needy and clingy today. Surely he must want some time alone for himself?
locake 5 months ago
They would need 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom upstairs and a half bath(toilet and sink) downstairs to be comfortable. The patio and porch add extra private space in nice weather.
suelou 5 months ago
By moving from a larger home to a smaller one, you are creating another problem to deal with…. like what to do with all the things you have acquired during your life, and don’t really want to part with!!
lawguy05 5 months ago
Valid point.
ktrabbit 5 months ago
He’s not wrong…
EMGULS79 5 months ago
Translation: “How about when I need you to get away from me?”
Dave427 5 months ago
I never understood this fascination with these tiny houses, especially the cost and the floorplans. I’ve seen regular campers/travel trailers that were set up much better, and the Park Model ones are really nice and for roughly the same amount of money.