Plans that people really want based on consumer demand. Special sections on home design and decorating, plus lots of tips.

"The 25 small houses presented in Downsize are owned by people who have made a conscious decision to downsize from a larger home to a smaller home--or who just decided to build small in the first place. Some of the houses are new (site-built or prefab), others are remodels. All are 2,000 sq. ft. or less. The featured houses show how to use space efficiently through such strategies as: - creative storage space - multi-purpose rooms - pocket and barn...

Describes how to construct a deck from the ground up, including step-by-step photographs, design ideas, information on materials, and sixteen detailed plans