This New York Times article is about tiny houses, which are defined as dwellings that are less than 750 square feet.  The general idea is that more and more people are buying these almost miniature pre-made houses and setting them up on huge tracts of land.  The purpose is twofold:  To take the focus of the dwelling off the actual brick and mortar and put it on the land itself, and to whittle daily life down to a few very basic needs and desires.  Some tiny houses are essentially designer-made, with Ikea furniture, laminate flooring, and recessed lighting.  So the "nice things in life", like heat and a comfortable bed, can still be experienced.  This whole idea fits in quite nicely with my desire to own land. #lifestyle