As you know, one of the three main purposes of a man is to build a house, and not just any, but a solid, strong, safe house for the whole family, a house "for centuries", in a word - stone. But how do you accomplish this task? According to what technological chain to build a house at a minimum cost? What to "bind" the project to? Why shouldn't a house "float"? What space-planning solutions are considered optimal? What is cellular concrete and soft roofing? How to save time, effort and building materials? The reader-builder will undoubtedly have these and other questions, the answers to which he will be able to find on the pages of this publication. And numerous photographs, drawings and tables will allow you to visualize what still exists in the mind or project, compare options and avoid common mistakes.Remember: a house is a continuation of the owner himself, a reflection of his habits and tastes, therefore it is necessary to invest in its construction the whole soul and, of course, knowledge.