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Show '. I THE I fi ,? 0! ! r WILLIAM A.EiDroRDJTOTOl Mr. William A. Radford will answer questions and give advice FREE 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 doubt, the highest authority on all these subjects. Address all inquiries to William A. Radford, No. 178 West Jackson boulevard, Chicago, 111., and only enclose two-cent stamp for reply. The word "bungalow" Is an Anglo-Indian Anglo-Indian term, meaning in India a species of rural villa, a house of light construction, usually of unbaked brick with a thatched roof. The bungalows which are the residences of Europeans Euro-peans in India are of all styles and sizes, according to the taste and wealth of the owner. In its earlier use by white men, the word "bungalow" "bunga-low" was taken to denote a lightly constructed habitation, not exceeding one story in height, and presumably designed for temporary occupation. But during the past few years bungalows bunga-lows have been built in both the United Uni-ted States and Canada as all-year residences, and are constructed with every regard for permanency. They are built with heavier studding stud-ding and bracing than the bungalows in California, and are sheathed solid outside and covered with heavy building build-ing paper and siding shingles. Many of them are provided with open fireplaces, fire-places, although the old-time significance signifi-cance of the word contemplated an unplastered building with no facilities for heating, since it was designed, presumably, for summer occupancy or tropical habitation. In America, the bungalow idea first toA root in Southern California, where the mild and even climate is particularly well adapted to this type of house in its elementary forms. Here It has undergone its most exten- is no ttyer because the house is "like thousads of others." The reason why a house will not Bell, t' nine cases out of ten, is because be-cause it has no individuality. The, bungaow has individuality; it has sometlng that makes passers-by turn after :ney have passed the house and say "low cosy!" A (lance at the floor-plan and perspective per-spective shown herewith will show de-sirabe de-sirabe and attractive features of this plan.From the broad entrance porch, one raters a good-sized hall, connects ing, y means of wide cased opening with' attractive column grille work, intoa large living room, 12 by 19 feet, brigt and cheerful, having broad window win-dow spaces, a built-in seat, and a pratical fireplace. A cased opening coniects the living room and dining, rood, making practically one room, anj giving exceptional spaciousness, in I cottage of this size. The arraignment ar-raignment between the kitchen and dirng room is very good for conven-ieif. conven-ieif. housekeeping and few steps. Tbre is also direct connection between be-tween kitchen and front hall a very god feature. Too many houses are so arranged that the living room ha3 tqbe chased through every time one his occasion to answer the front door bill, which not only disturbs those siting there, but also dirties this riom unnecessarily and makes too nany steps. The bedroom is of good size, opens of the front hall, and is supplied with i large-sized clothes closet ventilated sad lighted by means of a good-sized lindow. There is also a lighted Aothes closet for hanging coats and lats, just beside the front door. The (athroom has an Inconspicuous loca-Jon, loca-Jon, and is at the same time eonven-i. x r ""& i . hi vM , y i sive development, although other sections sec-tions of the United States are nojv crowding the favorite regions of tie Pacific coast in this respect. It may be said, in all frankness, that any prospective home buildsr will do well to study carefully the advantages ad-vantages of the bungalow for ?is home which he is to build the comfag spring. For those desiring a small and inexpensive house, particulaily, the bungalow offers great advantages. The original ideas of arrangement, as well as the unique ornamental schemes that are characteristic of bungalow work, make it possible to design and build a home-like, cosy house of individual appearand for the same cost as the plain, every-day cottage. An example in point is the artistic four-room bungalow illustrated here- ljfeLT " porch i Kitchcn . IW rty iowo' , . ' HflluH- Dining Rm. BtD Rm. btJT 1 iz'0-xs'o- , I I li Living Rm. 1 1,111 .7 t.. 'Z'0X PORCH' B lr - inj"LH Floor Plan with. This has been built many times for $1,500 a surprisingly low cast no more, in fact, than one would have to pay for a plain ordinary cottage of the same size which would not meet so ready a sale nor at so good a figure when the time comes to sell. Remember this: It is always pos-Bible pos-Bible to sell a bungalow when a plain house of the same cost would find no Bale This is the most important factor fac-tor financially, concerning the subject 3f homebuilding. Too often home builders construct houses that lack style- and when a rainy isy comes md they want to sell the house, there lent It, too, has a large closet for linen, etc. Although the second floor of this house is not important, still it furnishes fur-nishes a space for storage purposes, is well lighted and ventilated, and serves to keep the first floor cool. Some people have objected to the bungalow on the ground that it is too hot; but, with an attic space of this size, well ventilated, no trouble of this kind will be experienced. The exterior treatment of this house is in a very appropriate bungalow bunga-low style. Rough boards are used, stained with creosote oil. The foundation foun-dation courses, from grade to window sills are covered with wide boards with horizontal batten strips. Above this the boards are lapped like the beveled siding, but with wider lap. A wide-extending,, openrafter cornice completes the design. Brown walls, with green roof, and aash painted white, make a very typical and artistic artis-tic color arrangement for this cosy little bungalow. |