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Choose A Smaller Home

•In the U.S., huge homes are becoming the norm, requiring much more energy to heat and cool them.

•Jay Shaefer, a retired professor, built a 100 sq. ft. home for himself in Northern California and now sells plans for homes ranging from 75 sq. ft. up to 350 sq. ft.

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	The larger your home, the more impact your building materials make on their way to your. Also, it takes more energy to heat and cool. If you use primarily solar or wind energy, you reduce this impact and can feel less guilty about your large home.