July 1969

MONEY MANAGEMENT

HOW TO GET BETTER PICTURES OF CHILDREN

You don't have to buy an expensive, complicated camera to get fine photos of children. In fact, the simplest equipment is often your best bet. That's because so much of the action and expression you want to capture is spontaneous. Unless you're an experienced photographer, you'll lose many magic moments while you fiddle with settings. The less complex your equipment, the more you can concentrate on your subject. But most poor pictures are caused, not by equipment, but by basic errors.

HOW CAN PARENTS AND YOUNG PEOPLE REACH AN UNDERSTANDING?

For nearly all American families with young people reaching adulthood, there is a problem known as the generation gap. A sorry number of parents and young people apparently don't try to understand this gap-- much less bridge it.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENT TRAVEL

Students with a yen for travel needn't worry about finding out how to go about it. There are so many agencies offering assistance that the only real problem is deciding which one to turn to first. Whether it's a study, work, or strictly sight-seeing jaunt, student travel organizations will provide facts about costs, procedures, and possible pitfalls of travel in the U.S. and countries overseas.

GOOD NEWS FOR MEN!

Good news for golfers! You can now get a golf ball with the distance and flight characteristics of a conventional wound ball, plus the durability of a solid ball.

ALL THIS HAPPENS AROUND ONE HOUSE!

Even a recently built house may need considerable changing when new owners take it over. And problems are compounded if the lot is narrow like this one. In coping with their situation, the owners came up with solutions that also apply to wider lots. Let's tour the house and see what they did.

GREENHOUSE "ROOMS"--AND PRICED RIGHT

Adding a small greenhouse or plant room can multiply the enjoyment of your favorite indoor living area. The cost is up to you. Prefabricated greenhouses vary in size and price, and the foundation is extra. Or, you can design your own plant room to fit both your situation and your budget.

OUTDOOR LIVING WITH ALL KINDS OF SCREENING

Making the most of an outdoor living area may call for some carpentry-- and it's well worth the cost. Each structure shown here is attached to the house, so it plays an integral part in everyday activity. The wide variety of materials suggests you can easily choose what will suit your own situation. Ideas adapt to large or small areas.

FOUR GREAT-LOOKING PATIOS

Relaxation is the whole point of any patio, so plan yours with low maintenance foremost in mind. Here we show four small examples, all emphasizing minimal plantings and easy-care materials. (If you make substitutions, you'll find local materials are apt to cost less.)

GET AWAY FROM IT ALL--ON YOUR OWN PROPERTY

Why fret away the summer indoors when you can get away from it all right in your own yard? A self-standing structure will serve this purpose because its very nature limits the number of people who can use it. If near the house, it should harmonize with that; if away in the garden, it should blend with the total landscape.

HERE'S THE WORKSHOP YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED

How many of those do-it-yourself ideas have died in the planning stage because you just couldn't construct your pet project in your allotted corner of the basement? Here's a terrific solution to your problem.

HOW TO SURVIVE FREEWAY ON/OFF RAMPS

TEN IDEA WINDOW TREATMENTS

A window should be more than just a weather lookout. It should restate, perhaps even set the mood of a room. And with today's wealth of window treatment materials, you can get spectacular results with surprising" ease. Take your pick of fabric-laminated shades, shimmering beads, stature-building screens, or simulated stained glass.

NOW BATHROOMS CAN OFFER MORE

Tired of putting up with a skimpy, Spartan bathroom? Then you'll be interested in this demonstration of how to achieve the ultimate in convenience-- in a reasonable amount of space. The term "bathroom" falls far short of encompassing this multi-faceted center. It's a quiet, secluded haven for relaxing in the tub ... for pursuing physical fitness in the sauna ... for meticulous personal grooming and leisurely dressing.

LOOK WHAT AN 8-FOOT ADDITION DID FOR THIS KITCHEN!

A good way to stretch remodeling dollars: make one room serve for two. As an example: when off-duty as a kitchen, this remodeled room performs equally well for family hobbies. Appliances, work tops, sink, storage, are put to good use between meals for ceramics, painting, and handicrafts.

A QUICK LOOK AT EQUIPMENT

Your camera. Today's instant-loading, cartridge-type cameras make film changing a breeze. You simply snap open your camera, take out the exposed film cartridge, and drop in a fresh one. The cartridge is especially advantageous when you run out of film just when the action is best.

SHOPPING EDITOR'S CHOICE

Discover the fun and convenience of shopping by mail! You can order with complete confidence any of the items shown: each company will refund your money if you're not delighted.

THE MAN NEXT DOOR

Art Moody, owner of the neighborhood garage, reports he is searching for a new mechanic who can rebuild fuel pumps, fix transmissions, tune up motors, "and pull our softball league team out of last place."