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
Whether you’re building by yourself or hiring an architect, our plans help make the process simple, clear, and affordable.