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between the cellar floor and the under side of 

 the overhead joists. All cellars should have 

 concrete floors and plastered ceilings, for both 

 warmth and cleanliness. In an extremely rigor- 

 ous climate, the upper angle of the wall should 

 be lathed and plastered as shown in Fig. 47. 



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Fig. 47. Protecting the c ellar from frost by plastering across 

 the upper coi-ners. 



If the front cellar wall and the greater jDart 

 of the side walls extend 2 to 3 feet above 

 the earth, a good sized window (which may be 

 single- or double-glazed) can be secured. The 

 rear walls should extend not more than one 

 foot above ground. If the earth slojDes rear- 

 ward, then grade up to the wall until not more 

 than two steps will be necessary to reach the 

 kitchen floor ; it is easier to climb a gentle as- 

 cent than steps. The front steps are used but 



