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Relatives find helping hands and economies of scale when they share the same address.

The multi-generational home is making a comeback - but for some families the concept of living under the same roof as one's parents is old news.

This is an American article.  Reading it, it sounds like American homes in 2015 will be more like... Canadian homes.  Many of these trends that they are predicting have been prevalent here for 5 - 10 years.

Jurow isn't the only one who has chosen to use a home's third bedroom this way. Sean Gamsby, sales and installation manager of the More Space Place businesses in Wilmington and North Myrtle Beach and son of owners Paul and Patty Gamsby, installed the bed, desks and cabinets as well as a closet organizational system at Jurow's home. He said he has had a lot of clients with the same need.

There was a feature on Global News the other night about a growing trend that could have major implications for the home building and renovation industry.  According to studies, and increasing number of married couples are sleeping in separate beds. 

What could this mean for home builders and renovators?