July 1972

Your home is still where our heart is

This month marks the 50th Anniversary of Better Homes and Gardens. No, it's not mentioned on the cover, and this isn't a special issue looking back over 50 years of wonderful houses, beautiful furnishings, and great foods. In fact, if you had skipped over this page, you would have missed any mention of the 50th Anniversary.

HOW CAN YOU CUT DOWN DUTY CHARGES?

Now that the dollar has been devalued, it's going to cost you more when you shop in most foreign countries. Here are a number of smart-traveler tips to minimize duty charges on purchases you bring back.

UP-TO-DATE TIPS ABOUT MOVING

Some recent rulings by the Interstate Commerce Commission will help you get your money's worth when you move your household. The ICC and the moving industry also have some tips to make your move as easy and problem-free as possible.

KEEP YOUR SMOG CONTROLS CLEAN

The Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System is a highfalutin title for one of the simplest pollution control devices on your family car. Installed on all cars since the early '60s, the PCV system is a check valve that recirculates crankcase fumes through the intake manifold rather than expellins them into the air.

AFTER THE CRASH

A split-second error producing a sickening thud of metal against metal, a tinkling of glass, and the accident is over. But if your car was involved in the collision, your problems have just begun.

Why not use toll-free reservations?

til recently, planning a trip writing ahead for reser... weeks or even months in ... either that or footing ... for costly long-distance calls or for dispatching a of telegrams and cables. It ... to make many peo... twice about traveling.

Good news!

If you prefer to sit out your lawn-mowing chores, maybe you're ready for a rider-type mower. This model is packed with big-mower features, but priced for people whose real estate is in no way an estate.

100 IDEAS UNDER 100 DOLLARS

Here's the best roundup of ideas we've ever published. Whatever your budget or level of skill, you'll find great projects for every room in your house-- and your outdoor areas as well. We've supplied the ideas and instructions, and you supply the work. Every project costs less than $100 in materials, though prices may vary slightly from area to area.

Canada's glorious Pacific shore

Paint a mental picture of the prettiest city you can think of, then add to it an attribute that could make its appeal even greater. Give San Francisco, for instance, a majestic alpine backdrop. Or reposition Denver by the edge of the sea.

Indoor living in outdoor space

How to order material from the magazine

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

Although he's naturally heartened that church attendance is increasing, the Rev. George Hall does wonder whether it's because his sermons are getting better-- or because the Sunday morning fishing is getting worse.