About Small Space Living Costs

Our story and approach

Our Mission

We create practical, realistic guidance for reducing everyday living costs in apartments and small homes—without financial advice, extreme measures, or unrealistic promises.

What We're About

Living costs are a universal concern. But much advice out there falls into extremes: either vague platitudes or extreme deprivation that isn't sustainable. We focus on the practical middle ground—habits, efficiency, and intentional choices that make a real difference without making you miserable.

What We Cover

• Utility cost reduction
• Smart shopping habits
• Everyday expense awareness
• Minimalist living principles
• Balancing comfort and cost

What We Don't Cover

We deliberately stay out of certain areas:

• Financial advice: We don't advise on investments, debt, taxes, or financial planning
• Extreme measures: We don't promote deprivation or unsustainable approaches
• Specific savings promises: Results vary too much to promise amounts
• Country-specific programs: Our guidance is general, not location-specific

Our Approach

Practical Over Perfect

We prioritize what actually works for real people in real situations. Good enough that you'll actually do beats perfect that you won't.

Habits Over Heroics

Sustainable habits beat one-time heroic efforts. We focus on building automatic behaviors that reduce costs without constant willpower.

No Hype

We avoid clickbait savings claims, hustle culture framing, and unrealistic expectations. Cost reduction is meaningful but it's not magic.

Respect for Readers

We assume you're capable of making your own decisions. We provide information and perspectives; you decide what applies to your situation.

Editorial Independence

Our content recommendations come from what we believe is genuinely useful, not from commercial relationships. See our Editorial Policy for details.

Get in Touch

Questions or suggestions? Visit our Contact page.