Practical Small House Plans

CountryPlans sells energy efficient house plans for folks who want to build a home, cottage, or cabin. Most of our plans come with multiple options to fit your budget and building style.

All plans come with a free booklet that helps during the entire home-building process, including:

• a ‘how to read house plans’ guide

• strategies for how to find the right land

• tips for dealing with the building dept.

• a visual guide to framing

• notes about heating, hot water & a/c

• the right foundation for various soil types

• a guide to earthquake and wind bracing

• details for rafter and dormer framing