Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 22, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 June 1919 — DUTCH COLONIAL HOUSE POPULAR [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

DUTCH COLONIAL HOUSE POPULAR

Fine Type of Home for City or Farm. OWNER HAS MOST FOR MONEY Design le Suited to Needs of Family of Average 8 Ize—Roominess of Interior a Prominent Feature. Mr. Wlliiem A. Radford will anewer questions and alve advice KREK OF COBT on all subject* pertaining to the iubject of building. for the readers of this paper. On account of hla wide experience u Editor, Author and Manufacturer, he is, without doubt, the hlahest authority »n all these subjects. Address all Inquiries to. William A. Radford, No. U 27 Prairie avenue, Chlcaco, 111., end only enclose three-cent stamp for reply. afe many reasons why the prospective home builder should at once select the plan of the house he wants and start construction now. Building materials are higher In price than they were two years ago, but not as high as they were last fall. Labor costs a little less than It did In October, 1918. And coupled with these reasons Is the fact that there will be no change during the present year In the price of materials, with a strong probability that they will go higher next year. This last statement Is based on the fact that the costs of a majority of necessities have risen during the first four months of the year. Building material prices, however, have been stabilized, that is, they will go neither higher nor lower. Many persons who want to build a home, and have determined on. building, now that the restrictions have been removed by the government, have been doubtful about the advisability of building now. Those doubts are dispelled by the stabilizing of prices and the fact that labor is plentiful, If not cheap. In selecting the type of home to bnild, every owner should take Into consideration the size of house he needs, the sjze of lot he has upon

which to put It, and the style of architecture best suited to that lot. These considerations, however, carry little weight In the country where space Is not so costly as in the city. Illustrated herewith is the type of home that Is In great demand In both the city and country. The Dutch colonial house Is popular because of its balanced elegance and the fact that the owner gets the utmost for his money in room and convenience. Just Vbat attractive exterior appear-

•> ance this type of house has is shown by the illustration, while the roominess of the interior is disclosed‘by the floor plan. This house is of wood frame covered with shingles to the foundation sill. It will be noted that the house is perfectly balanced. The entrance door is in the center of the building, while on either side are the same number of windows. The sloping Dutch roof, that has a graceful sweep from ridge to second floor sill, and the jutting windows take away the plain appearance without adding the extra cost that is Incurred to accomplish the same result with an odd-shaped building. The addition of the sun parlor at the end containing the dining room is a feature of this design that has .an exceptional appeal. The dimensions of this house are only 36 by 24 feet, but it contains eight rooms and bath beside the large sun parlor. The entrance, leads Into a center hall, in which are the stairs

coding to the second floor. To the .est le the living room, with a den < lfl It, and at the right la the dlnlag room md sun parlor, the kitchen adjoining. The living room la of good size. being Isl feet 8 Inches, by 18 feet. The fireplace la In the outside wall and au two windows on either aide, which coupled with the three that can be mw in the perspective make It a light and cheerful room. The den adjoining la 12 feet 6 Inches, by 8 feet 6 Inches. The dlhlng room la 18 feet 8 Inches, by 14 feet 6 indies. Double doors open Into the living porch, which la 18 feet by 8 feet 6 Inches. Tbia porch la equipped with glased windows for winter nee and la screened In the rammer. It can be used either aa a living porch or as a dining porch.

The kitchen Is 11 feet 0 Inches, by 8 feet and has a good-sized pantry adjoining. On the second floor are four goodsized bedrooms opening off a center hall, and the bathroom. The basement extends under the whole house, with the exception of the living porch. i This house will suit the needs of the moderately large family and Is equally suitable for the city, small town or the farm. Its cost Is moderate

compared with many other houses that will accommodate the same number of people and it is an exceptionally attractive home from an exterior poll* of view. Every modem convenience also is provided. TljJs design is susceptible to several changes that might suit the builder. The den can be eliminated and the living room extended across the whole end of the house. The same may be done with the bedrooms, making all large and more airy. By consulting the local architect, or the contractor who is a practical architect these changes can easily be made. Engaging an architect is always good business for the home builder. These experts in building give the prospective builder many valuable hints that will save money and prevent disappointment The cost of this house can quickly be found by consulting the local material dealer. Prices of all materials and of labor differ In different localities, so an estimate that would be correct in one place would not be in another. The difference is brought about by the difference in freight rates from the source of supply. There are many arguments in favor of every family owning and living in their own home. Rents all are based on the amount of money Invested in the building, the cost of upkeep, plus a profit for the owner. Home building associations and real estate dealers and % bankers always are ready to help the mab of family with a little capital to build his home. r lhe cost is paid the same as rent. The satisfaction and. comfort that come so the home owner are well worth the small sacrifices required to secure a home. And when that home is paid for the owner has on asset that cannot be measured in ,dollars. He Is one of the good substantial members of his community—one of the men who has the interest of his home town at heart. It certainly pays to own a home.