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The House That Jill Built, after Jack's Had Proved a Failure

By E. C. Gardner
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The text follows Jill and Jack as they plan and build a house, blending practical architectural advice with humorous domestic scenes; chapters proceed through site, foundations, heating, ventilation, kitchen arrangements, stairs, flues, light, paint, and finishing touches, offering illustrated examples, floor plans, and common-sense rules for adapting design to ground and household needs. The author emphasizes fitness to site over stylistic fashions, promotes economy, cleanliness, and health, and uses episodic vignettes and letters to introduce specific problems and solutions, concluding with the completed home and reflections a decade later.

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E. C. Gardner

E. C. Gardner was an author known for his contributions to literature focused on home design and construction. His notable works include "Homes and How to Make Them," which provides practical advice on creating and improving living spaces, and "The House That Jill Built, after Jack's Had Proved a Failure," a narrative that explores themes of domesticity and innovation. Gardner's writings reflect a keen interest in architecture and the importance of home, making him a relevant figure in discussions about domestic life in his era.

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