Large family in small house

Guest post from Julie We moved into our current house eight years ago when we had three children: a 4-year-old, a 2 year-old, and a 7-month-old. It was the first home we had ever purchased and seemed like the perfect place to start! Little did we know that in the next eight years, we wouldRead More

Even if you've got a pile of kids, you can learn how to organize a large family in a small house. These tips will give you breathing room!

organizing a small home for a large family - This woman gives me hope! She has almost twice as many people living in a house the size of mine and she manages to stay organized!

This family of five lives in a 20m², off-grid and smart phone-free home with a composting toilet and a shower they share with the sky. Words & Images: Melanie Brookes Who: Melanie and Ben Briookes, Pippa (7), Kit (5), Sylvie (2). Where: Awaawaroa Eco Village, Waiheke Island Website: www.awaawaroa.org “You’ll get cabin fever.” “You won’t get any sleep.” “You won’t make it.” That was what we heard in 2013 when we announced to family and friends that we were running away from suburbia and…

Living in a small house with a family of 5 + 2 dogs is not always easy, but it is possible. I'll show you how we survive and thrive in 1,100 sq. ft. Tip: having an extreme amount of patience is key!

According to today’s standards, I have a large family. 2 adults + 4 kids = 1 big happy family. Our house is…well…not so large. When we first saw it, we…

When we designed the Barn House we knew that we wouldn't have much space for laundry. After all, the entire living quarters is only 1,600 square feet for 9 people. I had always wanted to try a family closet. In our situation it is a kids' closet. Our master bedroom has a closet and dressers for our clothes. We planned and measured our tight space and determined that we could fit 7 tall dressers side by side. These dressers are from Ikea. EJ secured them like kitchen cabinets. They are…

I grew up the oldest of 12 kids — me, 6 boys, 4 girls, and one last boy. Although I wouldn't change my childhood for anything — we certainly had some epic adventures — I never believed I'd have so many kids myself!

Keeping a clean house with kids can prove to be tricky, especially when you have a big family. Here's my top tips on keeping a tidy home.

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