For everyone who’s ever dreamed of simplifying their life and downsizing their home, Micro Living offers an insider’s look at what tiny house living is really like. Best-selling author and tiny house enthusiast Derek “Deek” Diedricksen profiles 40 tiny — but practical — houses that are equipped for full-time living, all in 400 square feet or less. Detailed photography and a floor plan for each structure highlight inventive space-saving design features along with the nuts-and-bolts details of other essential systems. The real-life stories of residents impart the pleasures, as well as the challenges, of day-to-day living. Organized by size, each of the 40 tiny houses are accompanied by statistics that consider: Dimensions Square footage Budget Heating Cooling Bathroom Power Hot water With these tips plus framing plans for a prototype small cabin, Micro Living is the perfect starter handbook for both dreamers and doers.