West coast bungalows . No. W-859 The hip*—or four slope roof—if unbrokenby dormers or gables, is undoubtedly the cheap-est to build. This is a shingled house for whichwe have two plans—both without cellar orbasement. Plan No. W-859 is an arrangement of com-bined living room and dining room. There isa small pantry that could be utilized as abreakfast alcove. Cost, $1250 to $1400. Plans, $, $2. Material List $4. Plan No. W-8591 is arranged as a five-roomhouse with three open fireplaces which thepeople of the South like so well. Cost, $1700 to $2000. Plans, $, $
West coast bungalows . No. W-859 The hip*—or four slope roof—if unbrokenby dormers or gables, is undoubtedly the cheap-est to build. This is a shingled house for whichwe have two plans—both without cellar orbasement. Plan No. W-859 is an arrangement of com-bined living room and dining room. There isa small pantry that could be utilized as abreakfast alcove. Cost, $1250 to $1400. Plans, $, $2. Material List $4. Plan No. W-8591 is arranged as a five-roomhouse with three open fireplaces which thepeople of the South like so well. Cost, $1700 to $2000. Plans, $, $ The Business Man s Attitude Toward Plans in Building Building is a business proposition of the firstimportance. It is unwise to plunge into it with-out careful consideration of what it means, bothnow and in the long years to come. The cost ofalterations or additions is out of all proportionto the first cost of a house. One can not get the right kind of a home forwhatever the cost without scrutinizing the busi-ness side of it. It is too much to expect thatthe average contractor can deliver a 100% houseon a hurry-up order based only on an inadequateoutline plan. The best homes—like all other successfulundertakings in peace or war—do not merelyhappen. They are carefully planned. Compre-hensive plans are just as important as a goodfoundation. There is a vast difference in the plans offeredby various architects. As the plans are the realterms of the contract, one needs to be very care- ful in selection. The price of plans is no indi-cation of their value. Dont buy any ready-made plans
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