A practical guide on how to get the most of one's small space offers a collection of homes representing a broad spectrum of locations, styles, and budgets.

Ideas to empower homeowners to transform their shelters into real homes.

A showcase of Southwestern-style homes is followed by a comprehensive portfolio of over 120 home plans in the spirit of the Southwest: Pueblo and Santa Fe, Spanish Colonial and Mission, and Southwest Contemporary.

Offers ideas to increase usable space in a home and add warmth and character, including tips on designing a window seat, planning a recyling area, and using tile to personalize a kitchen or bathroon.

Offers plans for transforming outdoor space into a beautiful and useful garden, with information on choosing a landscape plan, purchasing the proper equipment, and construction tips.

'Upgrade' breathes new life into forgotten architecture. Past structures are consciously preserved and revamped, expanded and altered, to create something exciting and enticing. 'Upgrade' explores architectural and design concepts that seek to enhance and repurpose our surroundings from slight changes to complete renovations. Extensions upon a rooftop. Factories turned into relaxing retreats. Wood additions contrasting with antique brick exteriors....