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Show RancK House Is Urban-Rural Favorite rWWrtlftP'-V'rw.-'---,si,Ma an,i,iimin. '. . I . " - .SXM , , i , bZiri.A. . . mammm Q How often should I water 1 my lawn? ( A Once or twice a week is sufficient if the soil is no drier 1 than average. The ground should I be moistened to a depth of about six inches. Light sprinklings help ' weeds more than grass. Q How closely should lawn grass be mowed? I A One and one-hall to two I inches high. Short cutting ex-' , poses the roots to the hot sun. ' Q What makes paint blister? ( A Paint ' blisters or peels oft woodwork when there is an ex- ' cessive amount of moisture in th ( wood. When blisters are opened, they ar sometimes found to con- tain water. Q7ZI?ufirfJ".regisUnt roofing worth the additional expense' V . S LJ ' ' ' f 1 1 1 j i ( rc n aict " " KITCII 0 0 t ' ' ' ' ' ' . 'r JKKfmV-f I I VO--K!f . B J BCNCH I v It LmJ mm ; - -i If i r I ' - I rZ-.l,Kr t 1 lit J t ibi&l ""ia I 1 OCCtPTlOH po a cu III j- j tan, i i Ill ,oo a a I . A it would be, but it definitely ( is not necessary to pay more. ) Fire-resistant asphalt shingles V the most popular of all home' ( roofing materials, actua -re ) among the least expensiv. Vs both in first cost and in i., e- ( nance. S Q What causes cakes -ise ( higher in the center thai, the ( sides? 3 A Too much baking powder too much flour, too much mixing ( or too hot an oven. ) Its likable informality and its good looks have made the modern ranch-style home a favorite for both rural and urban living. This example was designed by Walter T. Anicka, 617 South Forest St., Ann Arbor, Mich, Planned to fit on a 50-foot city lot as easily as on large country acreage, the house is 45 feet wide. It contains 1,185 square feet, ample for the comfort and convenience conve-nience of the average family. In the interest of economy, the design does not include a basement base-ment but does have j utility room with sufficient space for a heater, laundry equipment and storage. Added economy is achieved by the architect's choice of wide clapboards for exterior sidewalls and a roof of fire-resistant asphalt shingles. The architect recommends recom-mends white siding with roof shingles of a contrasting color. The terrace in the rear and the porch in front provide facilities for outdoor living. The terrace, living room and adjacent dining room combine to make one integrated inte-grated unit. A built-in breakfast corner is part of the kitchen. Both bedrooms bed-rooms have cross ventilation. Interior In-terior doorways are located so that any room is easily accessible from any other part of the house. (Detailed plans and specifications are available from Walter T. Anicka. 617 South Forest St.. Ann Arbor, Mich., by referring to his Plan No. 813.) |