August 1958

You can save money on gasoline

To discover the relationship between your driving habits and your gasoline mileage, Better Homes & Gardens sponsored road tests by the Highway Traffic Safety Center of Michigan State University.

How to build a deck

What goes into good home improvement?

I guess every family thinks continually about doing something to their home. Not just reshuffling furniture, but gaining room by building on, finishing an attic, converting a garage, or knocking out a wall.

Artificial respiration--know the two best methods

Sometime this summer you may face the terrifying moment when you can save the life of a drowning victim if you are prepared to do it. The old prone-pressure method of artificial respiration has been replaced by either the backpressure and arm-life technique or the mouth-to-mouth.

Ideas that make your money go a long way

WHY CAN'T WE LIVE FOREVER?

Death is regarded as the inevitable end result of living. No man can live forever is the assumption, and the history of mankind supports its validity.

Noted designer revamps tiny city plot

This terrace is a champion!

Do you really need a large house?

This month's Five Star Home answers "No!" if halls, twists, bends, and corners are turned into living space you can use

Lilies are simply beautiful!

A house that's fun for children . . . and parents too!

Children have a way of believing that parents do everything just for them. The four bouncy blonds in the James Jenson family are no exception. They know their Stillwater, Minnesota, home was built as a funhouse for them and all their pals. Dr. and Mrs. Jenson live there, cook the food, and turn out lights at night.

Cool off with tall, sparkling drinks

Money for your recipes

Personal help in planning, decorating and furnishing YOUR home

Look for this Better Homes & Gardens "Home Planning Center" seal when you're looking for ideas to help make your home more comfortable and attractive. It identifies leading stores who feature personal counsel on home planning, decorating, and furnishings problems.

When you make it RAIN

THE MAN NEXT DOOR

"There are two types of neighbors I do not like-- those with children and those with dogs." Old Miss Sporeton's remark reminds me that there are two types of neighbors I do not like-- those who do not like neighbors with children and those who do not like neighbors with dogs.