Architect and best-selling author Sarah Susanka stopped by WCCO, the CBS affiliate in the Twin Cities, to chat with host Angela Davis about her new book, “Not So Big Remodeling,” and the idea of doing more with the space you have rather than feeling compelled to buy a bigger house or add on to your current house.

Sarah talks about how to take inventory of the rooms and spaces in your home and how to analyze that space to make sure you’re getting the most of it. Many people, Sarah says, have a full one-third of their space that’s not being used well — so why not open that up and make your home feel bigger and more comfortable?

Sarah also explains the importance of energy audits to ensure your home is not just stylish and comfortable but also energy efficient and wallet-friendly.

It is my fervent hope that you’ll discover that the house of your dreams is actually hiding right where you live today.

–Sarah Susanka

Watch the four-minute segment with Sarah here.