"A Sterling/Lark book."

"The 25 small houses presented in Downsize are owned by people who have made a conscious decision to downsize from a larger home to a smaller home--or who just decided to build small in the first place. Some of the houses are new (site-built or prefab), others are remodels. All are 2,000 sq. ft. or less. The featured houses show how to use space efficiently through such strategies as: - creative storage space - multi-purpose rooms - pocket and barn...

"In Zero Waste Home, Bea Johnson shares the story of how she simplified her life by reducing her waste. Today, Bea, her husband, Scott, and their two young sons produce just one quart of garbage a year, and their overall quality of life has changed for the better: they now have more time together, they've cut their annual spending by a remarkable 40 percent, and they are healthier than they've ever been. This book shares essential how-to advice, secrets,...

"We all want to live in calming, clutter-free spaces, but most books and guides on how to achieve that start by telling you to get rid of all your stuff. Easier said than done. Sometimes the same things that spark joy can also be a source of chaos, but that doesn’t mean you need to toss them. In this inspiration-packed guide, the editors of Country Living will show you how to transform opening your closets from total nightmare to absolute delight....

In need of organization, comfort, and style? With hundreds of innovative storage solutions and inspirational images, Country Living can help you find a place for everything and keep everything in its place. Room by room, see how to make the most of open shelving and unused nooks and crannies; transform handy household items into innovative containers; and find space where you thought there was none. Featuring ideas that range from daybeds with built-in...