While Amish do not invest in such things as stocks and bonds, they do use banks, take out mortgages, and have checking accounts. They do not believe in insurance or Social Security. New York, 1982. Homes Amish homes are fairly large. Not only do they have large families, but often more than one generation will live in the same house.
Homes are plain, but functional.
The kitchen is often the largest room in the house. Much of the furniture is home-made or bought at auction. Linoleum is often used on floors, but never rugs or carpets. You will find no curtains, mirrors, photographs or wallpaper. Leisure Time Leisure time activities are limited, partly because leisure time itself is limited.