I saw an interesting video about a guy named Jay Shafer that decided to escape the rat race and build and live in a tiny 89 square foot house which he named "Tumbleweed." And in the process, he reinvented his career and outlook on life - especially living without a mortgage payment and high utility costs. In this video, he claims his utilities cost him about $100 per year, WOW! As he began living in this home, he began designing and building other small homes and eventually turned it into a business. A fun video that makes you think about simplifying your life.

Watch a video of his full house tour or go to Tumbleweed Houses to learn more about his business.