February 1975

8 common misconceptions about your income tax

Most of us-- reluctantly, to be sure-- accept taxes as an inescapable part of our lives. The prevailing attitude seems to be: there's really not much you can do about them, so why not pay up, with no questions asked?

A report to parents on the new education law

Late last year Congress passed and President Ford signed "The Education Amendments of 1974." If you have school-age children, you will be vitally affected by seven items of the new law.

HOUSEPLANT HOW-TO

Not many trees adapt to pot culture indoors. Either they don't like a close atmosphere or they grow too fast to be easily manageable. However, this monkey-puzzle tree is an ideal addition to your houseplant collection. It's related to the Norfolk Island pine, but it's different in many ways.

Deodorants and antiperspirants: facts you should know

Anyone who watches TV, reads magazines, or shops drugstores and supermarkets knows that millions of Americans are concerned about the Perspiration Problem. They're also considerably confused about what to buy to combat the problem.

Design-it-yourself needlework

If you've worked with needlework kits, you're probably ready to start making your own designs. It's easier than you think and provides a wonderful outlet for creative expression. Our how-to hints cover crewel, cross-stitch, and needlepoint.

WRAP WARP

As anyone who's tried it knows, the ancient art of basket weaving is both intricate and time-consuming. The Indian continuous-coil baskets involve collecting, soaking, and preparing reed, willow, and other materials-- and then the real work starts!

How to get the house you want

Remodeling a big old house Putting up a manufactured package Adding to a small house Building custom-- all the way

How to cope with burns

Burns can occur with horrifying swiftness any day of the year. A child is badly scalded when a kettle of hot water on the stove top is tipped over. A housewife suffers grease burns on her arms and hands when a deep-fat fryer spatters. A man sustains burns on his legs and thighs while trying to stamp out a grass fire.

SPECIAL SALES: do they save you money?

From late fall through early spring, prospective new car buyers are tempted by advertising that offers to throw in air conditioning, stereo tape players, or distinctive interiors with new cars purchased during special promotions. Are these promotions legitimate opportunities for a bargain?

How to go in snow

To the driver in cold climes, winter is no wonderland. Snow, ice, and poor visibility can pose serious winter driving hazards. But with some preparation, changes in driving habits, and common sense, you can greatly reduce your chances of becoming impossibly stuck or of having an accident.

How to hang ...

... remodeling projects can ... so large an impact on the ... of your home-- with ... effort-- as hanging a new ... door.

GOOD NEWS

Yesterday's news will warm your hearth when you recycle those old papers into fireplace logs. This cast-metal log roller turns out neat, tightly rolled logs and, when not in use, looks right at home sitting next to your fireplace.

How to keep your pet out of people's hair

Dog haters are made, not born. If you don't have your dog under control, there is a good chance that he has contributed to the making of a dog hater.

Some safety: ... anti-burglary ... that works

... communities across the ... the incidence of home ... has dropped dramatically in recent years, thanks to an ... crime-prevention ... It's low in cost and can be set easily in your own area.

HOW TO UN-CRAMP A CHILD'S ROOM

If your child's bedroom is suffering from a space-shortage problem of one kind or another, you've come to the right place to find solutions. On these six pages we're offering a variety of ideas to help you get the most mileage from the space you have-- through the use of built-ins.

Growing your own groceries

With food prices escalating, there's more and more incentive to "grow it yourself." Every pound of produce raised will cut your grocery bill, and you can expect these supermarket savings to continue over a long six-month growing season.

PICK A STYLE--CREATE A KITCHEN

This country-fresh kitchen glows with the friendly, gather-round feeling characteristic of Early American styling. The white-washed standard sink and base cabinets let you see the wood grain underneath, reminiscent of the furniture of our forefathers. Notice the vari-width boards and the rugged black strap hinges and pull handles.

Sewing Special

How to order material from the magazine

AMERICA REDISCOVERS BUS TRAVEL

In an age of jet airliners and family station wagons, bus travel has become just a memory for many of us. And if you haven't been on a highway motor omnibus in the last 15 years or so, chances are good that what you remember is a stiff back and the perfume of diesel smoke, followed by "never again" resolutions.

Shopping editor's choice

Discover the ease and pleasure of shopping by mail. Order from the convenience of your own home with complete confidence. If not delighted, each company will happily refund your money.

The man next door

A frequently heard winter comment is that motorists don't know how to drive on ice or snow. That's not true. They know how to do it just great, but the guy ahead of them doesn't.