
audiobook
by S. B. (Samuel Burrage) Reed
Transcriber’s Note: Illustrations have been moved to the end of each chapter.
Modern HOUSE-PLANS For Everybody
PREFACE.
DESIGN I. A COTTAGE, COSTING $250.
DESIGN II. COUNTRY COTTAGE, COSTING $450 TO $550.
DESIGN III. A COUNTRY COTTAGE, COSTING $550.
DESIGN IV. A COUNTRY HOUSE, COSTING $550 TO $700.
DESIGN V. A CONVENIENT HOUSE, COSTING $650.
DESIGN VI. A HOUSE COSTING $700.
DESIGN VII. COUNTRY HOUSE, COSTING $750 TO $1,050.
This handbook offers a hands‑on look at building a village or country home without the guesswork. Spanning modest cottages that start at $250 up to more elaborate residences near $8,000, each plan presents full layouts, material lists and step‑by‑step cost calculations based on early‑20th‑century prices. Readers also find practical notes on labor, roof design, ventilation and finishing touches, making the guide useful for both novice homeowners and seasoned builders.
The author has refreshed the exterior elevations to reflect modern tastes while keeping the original floor plans largely unchanged. Every entry pairs a clear illustration with a concise description of its conveniences, from efficient window placement to adaptable room extensions. With straightforward advice on foundations, siding, and cost‑saving construction methods, the volume works as a reliable reference for anyone planning to raise a comfortable, economical dwelling.
Full title
Modern house-plans for everybody For village and country residences costing from two hundred and fifty dollars to eight thousand dollars For village and country residences costing from two hundred and fifty dollars to eight thousand dollars
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (357K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: Orange Judd Company, 1900.
Credits
Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2022-08-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1834
A 19th-century American architect who also wrote practical, richly illustrated books for home builders, offering house plans and design advice for village and country residences.
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