Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 59, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 October 1919 — WHITE BUNGALOW DIME HOME [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

WHITE BUNGALOW DIME HOME

Has Compact Room Arrangement and Pretty Exterior. ADAPTED TO SMALL FAMILY Design Is Equally Suited to Country or City—Has Commodious Living Room and Conveniences That Appeal to Housewife. Mr. William A. Radford will answer questions and give advice F'REB OB' COST on all subject* pertaining to the Subject of building, for the readers of this Super. On account of his wide experience aa Editor, Author and Manufacturer, bo ta. without doubt, the highest authority SU all these subjects. Address all Inquiries to William A Radford, No. 1827 Prairie avenue, Chicago, IIL, and only enclose two-cent stamp for reply. Planning to build homes of their own Is engaging the attention of thousands of American families this year. Never was the average American more able to pay for a home; neither has he so thoroughly realized the advantages of becoming a home owner. With his mind made up to build, Mr. Average Citizen now is scanning architect’s designs and selecting one that will suit hla needs and his pocketbook. For the small family there is no type of home that so nicely fits Its needs as a bungalow. The accompanying illustration shows a four-room white bun«

galpw that will suit those who want a home that is attractive to the eye and Jias &n inferior ajpqjigemcßt. tMAj ‘ftfoyldes the comfort Eftd tfifiVSmeificS tlrnt arq of modern dwellings. F'This bungalow is 30 by 36 feet 6 inches in dimensions. This size is excellent for a lot of 50 or more feet ia width, as its breadth allows for plenty of side yard, and its depth permits of a large space both for front and rear lawns and a garden. The addition of a garage of the same architectural design rounds out a fine home-building group. Built of standard frame construction this bungalow is not expensive to build. The hip roof, outside brick fireplace and the arched roof over the entrance all combine to give it an exceptionally attractive exterior. Exterior features also are the terrace on either side of the entrance and the small side porch. The four rooms consist of a combination living and dining room, kitchen and two bedrooms. Off the kitchen also there is a breakfast nook, to be used by the family when alone. The living room is of extraordinarily large size for such a small house. The dimensions are 20 by 13 feet. Win-

dows on either side of the fireplace and one on the terrace side make this a sunny, pleasant room In winter and permit plenty of ventilation in the summer, between the living room and the kitchen is a good-sized pantry, with a china closet in one end and a table, under the window, In the other. 1 Thia arrangement gives the housekeeper easy access to the dishes and provides her with a serving table when more formal meals are served in the living room. s Tn one corner of the kitchen, which Is 12 by 11 feet, there is a breakfast nook, with partitions half way to the rpHtng. Under the window is the dining table, while on either side are built-in seats. This is a cozy place for the members of the family to have breakfast and lunchdon, and even dinner if desired. Another popular arrangement in the kitchen is the sink underneath the window. The entry leading to the rear porch is of sufficient size to accommodate Ice

box, so that it can be iced without going into any of the rqoms. Ranged along the opposite side of the house are two bedrooms, each 12 by 11 feet, with the bathroom between. A small hall connects the two rooms. Entrance may be gained either from the outside through the front bedroom or through the hall fromthe living room. It will be noted by a study of the floor plan that a great deal of closet space Is provided. The basement extends under the whole house and provides room for the heating plant and fuel, and space for storage of vegetables and other articles. Basements of modern homes usually are divided with full partitions, which makes for cleanliness and prevents the heating plant from warming the storage rooms. This design is equally suited for country or city, except in the larger cities where restrictions as to fireproof construction are in force. By Its arrangement it has the efficiency of a five-room house, without the cost of the extra room. There are many good reasons why everyone who can should build a home. The home owner Is not a lucky person, but on the other hand, a substantial member of the community in which he lives. He does not have the inconveniences that come from living In a rented house; neither does he have to fear that if he beautifies the lawn or furnishes the house to suit his Ideas that it will be sold and his work and outlay will be lost. It does not require a great amount of ready money to build a home; but it does require a considerable amount of character to assume the burden of paying for a home. However, as the I years go by that monthly sum that heretofore has been spent for rent will

be paying for a home, and accumulating tyj psset that Is as good as a bank acjjupt. In building a home, care should be exercised in selecting the lot with an Pye to its future value and in picking the design for the house. A costly house should not be built on an inexpensive lot; neither should a highpriced lot be secured as a site for an inexpensive home. In the event that the owner wants to sell, he will find that in either of the cases mentioned he will be a loser. A good proportion of costs is about one-sixth —a $5,000 home on a SI,OOO lot. It is always well to consult with an architect and with the contractor and material dealer before the plan finally is decided on. All of these men are experienced in home building and frorq them will be gained many valuable suggestions, both as to what to build and the materials to be put into the building. They take the ideas of the prospective builder and turn out plans that conform to them as nearly as possible. The greatest argument for home building, however, is the comfort and satisfaction that the owner gets out of a place that is designed to suit his

tastes and located in a neighborhood where the people he wants his family to associate with live. These are what make life worth living.

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