HOW TO HEAD OFF TODAY'S SOARING COSTS
This section is the lead-off to a complete money management issue. On this and the next 12 pages, we've compiled fact-filled briefings on some of your most crucial and recurring financial decision areas.
Read ArticleMore-for-your-money houses
Is it possible to get a top-quality house for anything less than a Wall Street fortune? If so, what kinds of building ideas and techniques will lower construction costs, yet raise home value?
Read ArticlePANELS
So many new and improved panel materials have been introduced in recent years that few dealers display-- or even stock-- all of them. To steer you to the paneling or sheet goods best suited to each job, here is a roundup of the most popular types which are currently available:
Read ArticleROLLS
The organic chemists who revolutionized paints and varnishes also invented vastly improved floor and wall-covering materials. You see the same chemical names-- nylon, acrylic, polyester, polypropylene, vinyl, urethane-- but there the similarity ends.
Read ArticleCANS
Rapidly expanding chemical technology has given the consumer a remarkable number of liquid finishes to choose from. New products are fast replacing the older forms of paint, shellac, varnish, and lacquer.
Read ArticleHOW TO LANDSCAPE AND SAVE MONEY
Most people take a planless approach to landscaping-- and they waste money and time. For one thing, they work against nature, not with it. There are months of the year when the plants and grass want to grow vigorously-- and these are the best times for seeding, sprigging, and planting.
Read ArticleShopping editor's choice
Discover the fun and convenience of shopping by mail! You can order with complete confidence: each company will refund your money if you're not delighted.
Read ArticleThe man next door
Now that Christmas has come and gone, my wallet is right in style. It's completely see-through.
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