1. House (Paperback)

In the New York Times bestseller House, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Tracy Kidder takes readers to the heart of the American Dream: the building of a family's first house with all its day-to-day frustrations, crises, tensions, challenges, and triumphs. In Kidder's "remarkable piece of craftsmanship in itself" (Chicago Tribune), constructing a staircase or applying a coat of paint becomes a riveting tale of conflicting wills, the strength and strain of relationships, and pride in skills. With drama, sensitivity, and insight, he takes us from blueprints to moving day, shedding light on objects usually taken for granted and creating a vivid cast of memorable characters in the process. "The making of a house is a strange blend of dreams and mundane work, of heaven and earth, and Mr. Kidder has explained it."--New York Times Book Review

House (Paperback)

2. The Big Book of Small House Designs : 75 Award-Winning Plans for Houses 1,250 Square Feet or Less (Hardcover)

75 unique designs for attractive, efficient, environmentally friendly homes. Now available in paperback, this collection of 75 plans for small homes offers more than 500 usable blueprints and other illustrations for a variety of living spaces suitable for every environment and style, from a New England farmhouse to a sophisticated townhouse in the city to a Santa Fe ranch. The designs include site drawings, floor plans, elevation drawings, section drawings, perspective drawings, and exploded views. A brief introduction to each home describes its setting, the philosophy behind the design and its intended use, materials used, recommended landscaping, and more. Many of the homes come with money-saving and environmentally sound features such as solar panels and water heaters, wood stoves, ceiling fans, airlock entries, wind power alternatives, and natural gas heaters.

75 unique designs for attractive, efficient, environmentally friendly homes. Now available in paperback, this collection of 75 plans for small homes offers more than 500 usable blueprints and other illustrations for a variety of living spaces suitable for every environment and style, from a New England farmhouse to a sophisticated townhouse in the city to a Santa Fe ranch. The designs include site drawings, floor plans, elevation drawings, section drawings, perspective drawings, and exploded views. A brief introduction to each home describes its setting, the philosophy behind the design and its intended use, materials used, recommended landscaping, and more. Many of the homes come with money-saving and environmentally sound features such as solar panels and water heaters, wood stoves, ceiling fans, airlock entries, wind power alternatives, and natural gas heaters.

3. The Holistic Dog Book (Paperback)

This book is an important contribution to improving the health, well-being and care of our closest animal companion, the dog . No one with a dog should be without this book. --From the Foreword by Dr. Michael W. Fox The Holistic Dog Book addresses your whole dog and all the ways you can bring a more natural approach to your dog's care. Whether you're interested in essential oils, homeopathy, natural diets, herbal remedies, acupuncture, massage or emotionally satisfying training, you'll find what you need to make well-informed decisions about what's right for the both of you.

The Holistic Dog Book (Paperback)

4. Southern Living Style Family Favorites: 163 House Plans of Elegant Homes (Paperback) by Hanley Wood Homeplanners (Creator)

Paperback, Home Planners, 2007, ISBN# 1931131759

Paperback, Home Planners, 2007, ISBN# 1931131759

5. Stephen Fuller's Traditional Home

This updated collection from one of Americas leading residential designers includes nearly 200 full-color plans specific for todays neighborhoods, where architectural integrity and contemporary layouts are a must.

Paperback, Home Planners, 2007, ISBN# 1931131791

6. Designing Your Dream Home (Paperback)

You can have the home of your dreams! This comprehensive guide walks you through every decision and addresses all the details that most homeowners don't even know to consider. In this step-by-step, room-by-room handbook, Susan Lang considers every aspect of your homebuilding or remodeling project, such as how to Hire the right architect, interior designer, and builder Design each room to perfectly fit your family's lifestyle Plan ahead so all your storage needs are met Determine the perfect placement for light fixtures, switches, and electrical outlets Save money by avoiding costly design revisions or building change orders You'll find helpful forms and checklists that will keep you organized and assist you in clarifying your needs. And if you're worried that building your dream home might turn into a nightmare, Designing Your Dream Home covers the most common mistakes that homeowners make and shows you how to avoid them. Susan Lang has thought of everything, so you won't have to.

Designing Your Dream Home (Paperback)

7. Home Plan Doctor : The Essential Companion for Anyone Buying a Home Design Plan (Paperback)

Building a new house begins with a home plan, but the two-dimensional drawings used by contractors are often difficult to interpret and challenging to visualize. In easy-to-understand language, Larry W. Garnett explains construction terminology and basic design principles, enabling you to expertly navigate every step of the home-building process. From selecting a plan to judging its room-by-room suitability and requesting modifications, Home Plan Doctor offers cost-effective suggestions and encouraging guidance so that you can create the house of your dreams.

Building a new house begins with a home plan, but the two-dimensional drawings used by contractors are often difficult to interpret and challenging to visualize. In easy-to-understand language, Larry W. Garnett explains construction terminology and basic design principles, enabling you to expertly navigate every step of the home-building process. From selecting a plan to judging its room-by-room suitability and requesting modifications, Home Plan Doctor offers cost-effective suggestions and encouraging guidance so that you can create the house of your dreams.

8. 100 Best Log Home Floor Plans

? Surveys show log home floor plans are the favorite sections of industry-leading magazines including Country's Best Log Homes, Luxury Log Homes, Timber Frames, Log Homes Illustrated, and Timber Homes Illustrated

Choosing the right floor plan for your new log home, while a fun experience, can also be a daunting one. With so many plans available from so many different sources you might find yourself struggling to make your decision. "100 Best Log Home Floor Plans," from the editor of "Log Home Illustrated" magazine, is your solution. Editor Roland Sweet teamed up with the nation's major log home manufactures to bring you this must-have floor plan book featuring 100 of the greatest plans available. You'll find: Log homes in every style, size and price point Chapters arranged by totally square footage - everything from under 2,000 to 4,000+ square feet Exterior and interior photos of each home So go ahead, marvel at their beauty and compare their features, but most of all, use "100 Best Log Home Floor Plans" to make your dream home of reality.

9. Home Plans: New Country & Farmhouse Home Plans (Paperback)

Includes 350 plans and 200 color photos of the most popular country and farmhouse style homes. Designs for every budget, taste, and region. Providing a unique combination of full-color photography and illustrations, "Country & Farmhouse Home Plans" offers readers 350 plans of the best-selling and stylish home designs available. From farmhouses with wraparound porches to center-hall colonials to comfy cape cods, this book offers a wide variety of home styles and sizes to fill the need for tradition and meet the budget of most readers. In addition to the designs, the book offers practical tips and advice to create the home of one's dreams.

Paperback, Creative Homeowner Pr, 2007, ISBN# 1580113583

10. Hillside Home Plans (Paperback)

Offers 300 designs and 240 color photos of the best-selling homes designed for sloping lots. Includes ideas and advice on home design. Offers 300 plans for hillside living from some residential architects and designers. This book includes over 250 full-colour photographs enabling the reader to find a home that suits them. It also offers planning and design advice as well as construction blueprints.

Paperback, Creative Homeowner Pr, 2007, ISBN# 1580113605