August 1961

How to cure a BAD CODE

ST. LOUIS HAS DONE IT. A lot of tireless people have tackled the worst of housing's several costly problems-- an outdated building code-- and have hammered out a solution that is truly community inspired. This is just the kind of fuss we've been trying to kick up during recent months, and we believe the accomplishment deserves countrywide recognition. (See "Don't let 'gas-light' codes waste your housing dollars!", March, 1959 and "Could houses cost less?", June, 1961.)

Are charge accounts for teen-agers necessarily a bad idea?

Teen-age charge accounts have spread throughout the country. Stores offering such plans usually permit credit at age 14 or 15, and some even at 13.

Fireplace grate becomes a unique patio planter

Make way for more mirror in the bathroom

When they say, "What can we do?" let them make hats of paper

Planter boxes on casters make movable dividers

Screening a tree house makes it a summer room for the youngsters

Keep your house plants happy while you are away

Every driver in your family should know this!

Divide that big bathroom for more convenience

Swing-out garden workbench is handy in garage or carport

Use a screen to close off a stairway

A new wrinkle for planting beds--corrugated edging

Here's a really smart bench that's easy to build

There's more than one way to use planter boxes

Window well cover for potted plants

Chain-link mesh--a perfect trellis

Build a small patio pool for a restful setting

SMART COOK...

Translucent plastic panels for garden gates

Sand pool will keep the kids busy for hours

How to build a garden in the shade

Having trouble with a shady spot in your garden? No need to. You can easily turn it into a place of beauty-- a real asset to your landscape. All you need for success is a proper selection of plants and general garden knowledge.

Steps, walks, paving methods

The automobile is here to stay

Plan bumpers, landing strips

Deck and shade structures

Increase living area

Good ways with outdoor lighting

To get a good idea of what you will need in a permanent outdoor lighting installation, experiment with clamp-on or extension lamps with 40-, 60-, and 75-watt bulbs. Use temporary reflectors, such as aluminum foil, to direct light.

Screens, seats, and planters

Plan to have light, airy screening for privacy and protection around your garden. Also, use short sections where partial screening is desired for separation within the garden.

Outdoor storage cabinets

For easier gardening and outdoor living, everyone needs a convenient place to store equipment such as tools, the barbecue grill, hobby items, and games.

Recreation areas for adults and for children

The whole family can have much more enjoyment and healthful exercise from a lawn by converting a part of it for a multi-use game court.

Planning ideas you can use

1 Plan your projects in detail on paper, preferably on lined graph paper. This not only will eliminate costly mistakes, but also will give you a good perspective on the over-all plan.

A garden bench curved to fit

Wood retaining wall for a natural touch

You can grow grass in the shade, too!

It is perfectly possible for you to have grass in a shady spot-- providing you plant the right kind and give it the proper maintenance.

ELEGANT ANTIQUES CIRCA 1800-25

These were the great early years of the White House. In this Girandole looking glass with its symbolic Federal eagle is reflected the elegance of the just-dawning 19th Century-- the time of Presidents Adams, Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe.

What it's really like to move to CALIFORNIA

One of the best-kept secrets in the U.S.A. is the fact that there's no such place as California. Californians are the first to admit it.

Fresh air, fresh fish, and a man's touch

Today's version of the salt box

Added: A traditional new face

Added: A traditional personality

So nice to come home to!

What to do for a child who suffers from HAY FEVER!

For an estimated four million American youngsters, there is nothing funny about the sniffles, sneezes, and red eyes resulting from ragweed pollen or the seeds of other drying weeds. It is physically and emotionally exhausting. Also, at least one-third of the youngsters whose allergy is not treated develop asthma, which can cripple and kill.

How to get plans for FIVE STAR homes

Luxury lodge? Look again!

HURRAY for the housewarming party!

When is your new home ready for its official unveiling? The time is ripe for entertaining from the instant the first barrel arrives till the moment you have ordered everything from attic to basement. Don't wait for that pink-cloud state of perfection to give a housewarming party.

the man next door

Bill Norman bragged that although there were 23,869,751,000 packages of cigarettes sold last year, he did not buy a single one of them.