ATTRIBUTES OF A HOUSE 



venience and efficiencies secured. There should 

 be ample built-in kitchen equipment for small 

 and large utensils, kitchen tools and linens. 

 Ample lighting devices should be employed 

 and step-saving arrangements provided so as 

 to eliminate as much effort as possible in carrying 

 out the daily duties that are conducted in this 

 important part of the country home. 



Where the funds available for construction 

 or remodeling are limited, it is important to 

 know what the cost will be before the job is 

 started. This procedure calls for a plan which 

 will show the exterior appearance, the interior 

 arrangement, and the cost of the completed 

 job. Plans can be secured from many sources in 

 addition to those already mentioned. Persons 

 with architectural experience and ability may 

 often be employed directly to plan the house 

 and to supervise its construction. If the prospec- 

 tive builder wishes to select his own plans 

 and to know in advance the complete cost, 

 he can secure from processors of lumber a 

 catalog of plans which are accompanied by 

 costs of every item needed. Such processors 

 cut the material to fit at the factory and identify 

 each piece so that the mechanically minded 

 man can do much of the work himself with 

 help he may employ. These companies will also 

 quote prices on the cost of erection by their own 



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