Tiny house advocates will admit that these compact dwellings are deceptively complex. People new to this specialized housing segment might think a smaller house means simpler designs and construction.

Free - or nearly free - house plans are available on the Internet from companies on each coast and may be the next big thing in "building materials" for greener homes. "What started in earnest with ...

Building your own home or even your own furniture can be daunting, especially if you have little experience with power tools, and no foggy idea about selecting materials and how to put them together.