iReporters share stories of finding and living in less than 500 square feet . Goals include savings on utilities and transportation , better quality of life . Most of the iReporters who shared their stories of living small with CNN.com also build tiny homes or run businesses dedicated to helping others build their own . Small homes makes incursion into big city with New York City program to build micro - units .
iReporters share stories of finding and living in less than 500 square feet . Goals include savings on utilities and transportation , better quality of life . Small homes makes incursion into big city with New York City program to build micro - units .