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    Small Home Big Opportunity

    Jan 12, 2021 4 minutes
    By Janice Brewster

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    Living small doesn’t have to mean sacrifice, especially with a log or timber home. In fact, people who live in smaller homes say they thrive on going compact. “It’s a great place to be one with nature and the outdoors,” says George Bierman, who chose a 1,300-square-foot log home for his getaway cabin in Pennsylvania.

    Whether you’d like a small home for your primary residence or a weekend escape, there are benefits to reining in the square footage.

    “People who are downsizing — especially empty nesters — don’t want

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