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Show Cheap Equipment Is Doubtful Economy The actual value , of the house, its upkeep and the health and comfort of the family are to a very large extent ex-tent dependent on the character and quality of its heating, lighting, plumbing plumb-ing and mechanical equipment, the code states." Here homebuilders are advised not to select poor equipment because it seems cheap. True economy lies first In careful planning; second In buying good materials as cheaply as possible, and third in seeing that the equipment is properly installed. The love of a home is largely begotten be-gotten and maintained by using good taste in Its decoration. Careful planning plan-ning of color and design of walls, floor coverings, furniture, curtains, and lighting fixtures is part of the essentials es-sentials laid down for good home building. Appropriate landscape development, such as Involves no extraordinary expense, ex-pense, either in initial outlay or In upkeep, Is a very real insurance against deterioration of the home property, the code points out. Lawns, shrubbery and gardens, intelligently planned, will materially enhance the , value of the property. |