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EDITOR at large
If history is any indication, this issue will be our top newsstand seller of 1980. The Christmas issue has enjoyed that distinction for several years now. Before that, our best seller for nearly a decade was the July issue, where we devote the major portion of our editorial space to "100 Ideas Under $100."
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Festive NO-FUSS PLANTS TO DECK THE HALLS
Let undemanding cactus and other succulents add a unique flavor to your holiday decorating.
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Can Outside Air Boost Fireplace Efficiency?
Does your fireplace seem to be operating in reverse, pulling a lot of warm air out of your house, wasting almost as much heat as it produces? If so, you've probably been looking for ways to make your fireplace function more efficiently. And you've probably heard about the outside-air controversy:
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A Guide to Sparkling Wines
It's the sparkle in sparkling wines that helps make special times with family and friends more so. Here are a few suggestions to help you choose the right wine for your next get-together.
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Pages: 32, 139
How to order material from the magazine
Home Sweet Home Sampler How often we say it-- and now how enchantingly you can show it with this cross-stitch wall hanging. Kit includes design on cotton fabric, cotton floss, needle, and instructions. Display this pretty motto in our 18"x27" solid wood frame.
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Pages: 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 48, 51, 52, 54, 58, 61, 64, 66, 68, 70, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 126, 127, 128, 130, 132, 134, 135, 136, 138, 146, 147
100 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR Christmas Merrier
Everyone knows the joy of Christmas stems from giving. In this issue, we'll show you how to add another dimension to that joy by making the gifts you bestow on those you love. We've packed these pages with something for everyone: distinctive accessories, toys, gifts from the kitchen, a suite of kid-size furniture, and much more.
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Pages: 140, 143, 144
GIFTS FOR THE HOME
Why not bring home the holiday spirit with a gift for the whole household? To help you do just that, we've assembled a grab bag of delightful gifts to enhance every room in your house. Some were selected for reclining and relaxing; others for storing, stacking, or serving. All are quality home furnishings that your family will enjoy all year round.
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Pages: 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157
Better Homes 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.
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The Man Next Door
Lee Bayless says that since unemployment was one of the big issues in the election, it's fitting that many of the losing candidates will now be able to delve into the subject firsthand.
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