August 1975

CAN 'BOLT-ONS' IMPROVE GAS MILEAGE?

Since the dawn of the new mileage-consciousness age about two years ago, automotive supply stores have been overflowing with products promising to help you eke more miles out of a gallon of gasoline. Manufacturers' claims range from modest to extravagant, and the products vary widely in character.

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HOW GOOD HOUSES GET EVEN BETTER

Adding on, costly as it is, can still make sense for many homeowners. You're a likely candidate if you have a good house in a good neighborhood. A good house doesn't have to mean big, however, and a good neighborhood doesn't have to mean posh.

DESIGNS FROM RUBBINGS

Ciba Vaughan, and Rebecca Johnston Good needlework designs are everywhere-- and yours for the rubbing! Some of the most popular designs for rubbings have come from ancient New England tombstones. But you don't have to haunt the cemeteries. With a little footwork, you can find charming designs right in your own neighborhood to rub off and use for your next needlework project.

AUGUST SEWING SPECIAL: BACK TO SCHOOL IN STYLE

4 IDEA-FILLED KITCHENS

Since the first caveman decided to roast his meat instead of eating it au naturel, men and women have assigned an area in their home to food preparation. Over the past few thousand years, kitchens have evolved from a functional work area to a room that's edged out the living room as the place where family and friends like to gather.

BATHROOM STORAGE: HOW TO FIND MORE SPACE

This floor-to-ceiling rack/storage unit helps eliminate bathroom clutter and towel tangles. We used 1x8 lumber for the uprights and cupboard top and bottom, and dowels for the towel bars. For easy opening, use plastic track for the doors.

PALMISTRY MADE EASY

A glamorous aura surrounds palms. They're dramatic. They're decorative. They create a lush tropical atmosphere. Not only that, they're easy to grow when you follow our culture tips. The palms shown here are all suited to container culture indoors or out.

How to cut costs on your next vacation

If you're still wondering whether you can afford a vacation trip this year, the answer is yes. True, money is harder to come by, and worth about 20 percent less than a couple of summers ago, but you'll find that wise planning can shave travel costs at least as much as inflation has eroded the dollar.

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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

I'm delighted by my children's interest in the Bicentennial celebration, but I wish they wouldn't ask me questions about the Revolution as though I were an eyewitness.