I Spent 3 Days In A 'Tiny House' With My Mom To See What Micro-Living Is All About

Melia Robinson/Business InsiderWe survived living in 128 square feet.Does size matter? It does when it comes to the growing real estate trend of "micro homes."

In a consumption-based society where "more is more," there's a surprising movement gathering steam. An increasing number of Americans are downsizing their homes and moving into "tiny houses," which range from 65 to 400 square feet, according to the popular blog Tiny House Talk.

The benefits of living in a tiny house are almost too many to count. Monthly bills start to look like chump change. The homes are cozy and easy to manage, not to mention better for the environment. And the size limitation forces tenants to unclutter their life - getting rid of unwanted stuff and embracing a sense of minimalism and purpose.

Naturally, we wanted to experience it for ourselves.

I recently recruited my mom to live in a tiny house in Plattsburgh, New York, which is available for rent on Airbnb, for three days. It cost just $100 per night.

We survived. We didn't once go at each other's throats. But I don't know that I could ever go back.