Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 99, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 March 1920 — BUNGALOWS ARE POPULAR NOW [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

BUNGALOWS ARE POPULAR NOW

California Type of Five-Room Structure Described. MAKES A COMFORTABLE HOME Design Provides a Convenient Arrangement of Comfortable Rooms—le Attractive and Inexpensive to Build. By WM. A. RADFORD. Mr. William A. Radford will answer questions and give advice KREE OF COST on all subjects pertaining to the subject of building, for the readers of this paper. On account of his wide experience as Editor, Author and Manufacturer, he is, without doub*, the highest authority on all these subjects. Address all inquiries to William A. Radford, No. 1527 Prairie avenue, Chicago, 111., and only encioso two-cent stamp' for reply. There are two good reasons why bungalows are popular. One is the air of coziness that Ilie exterior gives, «nd the other is that the rooms all are on one floor, simplifying the work of the housekeeper. Bungalows are popular now, but in California a great proportion of the homes built follow this type of architectural design. The bungalow here pictured is a good example of an inexpensive home. The walls are sided to the height of the window sills, and covered with “shakes,” or shingles above. Both nre painted green. The porch piers and the chimneys are constructed of rough brick, and the roof is of ti gray roofing composition. The attractive porch is floored with concrete. The dimensions of the house are 20 by 45 feet, just the right size for a small lot. The five rooms are the liv-

ing and dining rooms, kitchen and two bedrooms; and bath room, of course. Additional features are the front porch, 16 by 8 feet, and a screened-in rear porch, 9 by 6 feet. The ceilings of the living and dining rooms are beamed, and the walls of the latter are finished with a panel wainscot and plate rail. The woodwork of the two rooms is of pine, stained in a dark mission oak color. These rooms have oak floors. The woodwork in the other rooms Is of pine, enameled white, and the floors are of pine. f The living room has a wide, open fireplace, and there is a built-in buffet in the dining room. Bookcases are built-in on either side of the fireplace. The kitchen is well-equipped with cupboards and other conveniences, and 'each bedroom has a closet. As this house is built there is no basement under it, but any contractor can construct one to take care of the heating plant and provide space for the storage of vegetables, etc. The floor plan that accompanies the exterior view of tills bungalow shows how well the rooms are arranged for comfort and for the convenience of the housekeeper. The living and dining rooms and kitchen all are at the front of the house; the two bedrooms are at the rear, and the bathroom adjoins them. The living room opens out on the front porch, while the dining room is at the front of the house also. All are good-sized rooms; larger than the average small house contains. Such a home as this should appeal to the prospective builder who wants a comfortable, convenient and attractive little house, that comparatively, Is not costly to build. The first thing that a person who wants to build should consider: What sort of a home do I need? It is not a wise policy to put a $3,000 building on a $3,000 lot; neither is It good business to have the home far out of proportion to the value of the site. This is because the time may come when it Is necessary to sell, and building a house that is readily saleable makes it a good investment. After the site is selected, before the plan finally is determined upon, it is well to consult the local architect, the contractor who is expected to build the bouse and the material dealer, who will supply the lumber and other materials that are to go into the building. These men through education and ex- . perience are building specialists and can give the prospective builder some •valuable advice about the plan and the materials to be used. The advantages of building a home, rathed than buying one already constructed are many. The owner by building can get the sort of an exterior that • appeals to him; and the women members of the family can lurve Incorporated in the plan the little conveniences that they have seen In otner homes that appealed to them. After the home is erected every member of the family will have the 4

sort of house that he or she believes is best suited to their needs. Owning a home requires, in a majors Ity of cases, systematic saving. Systematic saving’ is undoubtedly the greatest method by which to secure assets that will come in mighty handy in the future. By. obligating oneself to pay for a home, as the years go by an asset will be created in place of a bundle of rent receipts. The home owner, when he moves into his own home, at once becomes a more stable member of his community; one who is looked upon as a fixture and not a transient. To him will come business opportunities that pass by the renter; likewise Ills family will be accepted

in social circles that are denied to those who do not own their own homes. But best of all, is the satisfaction that comes from knowing that the place in which you live is yours, to fix up as you see fit. Home building now is on the boom. Rents are high and houses scarce. The money that is paid for rent will pay for a home. With a small amount of cash, the local banker or building and

loan association, or real estate man will provide the family man with the sort of home he wants; built according to ills ideas of what a home should be. Building and owning a home is good business.