- Reviews the basic building materials and structural components of a home in an easy-to-understand manner.
- Discusses the principles of good design.

Residential Housing & Interiors acquaints students with planning, building, decorating, and landscaping a home, and working in the housing industry.
- Chapters 21, 23, and 30 cover the practical aspects of choosing suitable housing.
- Each text chapter includes a list of Internet resources.
- Appendix includes: topographical, plumbing, electrical, and climate control symbols; common sizes of living room furniture, bedroom furniture, bathroom fixtures, and kitchen cabinets; common sizes of windows; and much more.

- Reviews the basic building materials and structural components of a home in an easy-to-understand manner.
- Discusses the principles of good design.