Manitoba and North west Territories . No. 5.—Cost $300 (£60).—This house, 20 x 16 ft., is divided into two roomsdownstairs, and can also be divided into two rooms upstairs ; cellar underneath, withtrap door in kitchen floor. 28 NORTH-WESTERN CANADA. No. 6.—The settler with means often desires to build a house largerand better than those described, and leaving out of the question theexpensive ones, the sketch numbered 6 will give an idea of a compactand at the same time commodious building which would cost $350(£70).. No. 6.—Cost $350 (£70).—This house is 20 x 16 ft., with an addition about 12f
Manitoba and North west Territories . No. 5.—Cost $300 (£60).—This house, 20 x 16 ft., is divided into two roomsdownstairs, and can also be divided into two rooms upstairs ; cellar underneath, withtrap door in kitchen floor. 28 NORTH-WESTERN CANADA. No. 6.—The settler with means often desires to build a house largerand better than those described, and leaving out of the question theexpensive ones, the sketch numbered 6 will give an idea of a compactand at the same time commodious building which would cost $350(£70).. No. 6.—Cost $350 (£70).—This house is 20 x 16 ft., with an addition about 12ft. wide, making in all 20 x 28 feet; it is divided into three rooms downstairs, andcan, if the settler wishes, be divided into two rooms upstairs ; it has a cellar under-neath, with trap door in kitchen floor. Experience has shown that large houses are a mistake, and in planning one due regard should always be had for facility in heating. STABLES. For the first year or two a four-stalled stable is sufficient. Experi-ence has shown that the warmest building is one erected on a site dugout of a sloping bank, three sides thereby being protected from thewind. Logs are generally used for this purpose, and straw or haystacked on the roof. Frame stables built on the open are better in some respects, butthey are more expensive. Still they are preferred by many, especially FLOWERS, FRUIT AND VEGETABLES. 29 where suitable logs are scarce. These are easily built, a light framework 2 by 4 inch studding, with two pli
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