The document provides instructions for drawing a basic house plan using the DraftSight computer-aided design (CAD) software. It explains how to use the line tool to draw the outline of the house by entering coordinates to specify the start and end points of each line segment. The document also demonstrates how to use copying and snapping tools to efficiently create additional lines that complete the box-like shape of the house outline. Finally, it suggests using the rectangle or polygon tools as an alternative way to construct the simple house form.