In what has to be one of the most hilarious stories I’ve read all year, the Wall Street Journal profiles a growing trend of people building miniatures of their homes as playhouses for their kids (Hat tip: Rob Walker).
“House-proud Americans have a new way to show off their trophy homes. Taking the pricey playhouse concept to the next level, some homeowners are building Mini-Me McMansions for their kids. The lavish replicas, which can include such grown-up amenities as hardwood floors and media
rooms with satellite TVs, generally cost from $10,000 to $100,000. Some
run even higher than that, exceeding the median price of a
single-family home ($218,000 in November). In some areas the playhouses
are running afoul of local zoning ordinances, building codes and
housing-development covenants, annoying neighbors who object to the
backyard estates and racking up substantial fines.”
Read the rest here. The pictures are the best part.
