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feet, under most conditions. A brick wall 8 inches thick 

 is sufficient. Stone walls are usually made 12 to 18 inches 

 thick, according to the difficulty of laying a wall of less thick- 

 ness. A concrete wall 6 to 8 inches thick is satisfactory. 

 A double wall is preferable because it is much drier. The 

 footing of the wall should be 6 to 8 inches wider than the 

 wall. 



The Cellar. The cellar wall should extend at least 2 feet 

 above the ground line, to provide window space for adequate 

 lighting. Great care should be taken to make the cellar 

 wall as dry as possible. In some instances it is necessary 

 to plaster the outside, making it air-tight, and to lay a drain 

 tile line outside the footing. Often material can be saved 

 by building the cellar under the entire house. Such con- 

 struction is regarded as the most sanitary, if the cellar can 

 be kept dry. 



If a furnace is to be installed, the ceiling should be suffi- 

 ciently high to provide room for the installation of the warm 

 air pipes. 



THE PLAN 



The Dining Room. The dining room is often regarded 

 as the center of the farmhouse, and is in most instances used 

 as the living room. When so used it should be large enough 

 to contain not only the dining table, but also a library table 

 and a bookcase. The dining room should have plenty of 

 light, and a southern or western exposure is preferable. 



The Kitchen. The kitchen of the farmhouse ought not 

 to be too large, if it is not used as the laundry. Large 

 kitchens are the cause of unnecessary work. It is best to 

 arrange the kitchen with fixed cupboards and to provide a 

 sink and a convenient location for the range. 



