"From the pages of Fine homebuilding magazine."

Contains articles originally written for "Fine homebuilding" magazine's "Drawing board" column.

The House on Its Site -- Site Selection: Avoiding the Pitfalls -- Selecting a Site for a New Home -- Composing the Exterior of the House -- How Roofs--and Now Roof Trusses--Influence the Look of a House -- The Garage/House Connection -- Rethinking Living Spaces -- Designing a Gracious Entry -- Mudroom Design -- The Kitchen/Family Room Relationship -- Designing a Family Room That Works -- Designing with Furnishings in Mind -- Putting the TV in Its Place(s) -- New Places for Not So New Things -- A Porch for All Seasons -- Designing a Mail-Sorting Place -- Home Office Design: Where to Put One -- Making a Place of Your Own -- Designing a Pantry -- Planning Makes Recycling Easy -- Attention to Detail -- Understanding the Effects of Ceiling Height -- Using Tile to Personalize a Kitchen or Bathroom -- Designing a Window Seat -- Lighting That Works -- Window Placement -- How to Use Skylights for Maximum Effect -- What to Expect from Light Fixtures -- Locating Switches and Outlets -- Remodeling and Adding On -- Simple Floor-Plan Changes Can Revitalize an Older Home -- Making the Most of Your Remodeling Budget -- Getting the Most from a Ranch without Adding On -- Expanding a Ranch: Adding Up or Adding Out? -- The Art of Adding On -- When Adding On, Let the Roof Be Your Guide.

Full-color photos, along with over 150 drawings from Susanka's own sketchbook, illustrate practical home design ideas for everyday living in this compilation of over 30 columns from "Fine Homebuilding" magazine.