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EDITOR at large
Editors learn all sorts of things from audience surveys. Nationwide syndicated research, for instance, tells us how we're doing compared to other publications in the constant competition for readers' attention. At BH&G we're quite pleased with the latest figures. ...
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Pages: 19, 20, 23, 24, 27, 28, 31, 32
Is Government Helping or Hurting American Families?
Last spring we published a questionnaire so we could find out what our readers thought about government's effect on families. Some 46,817 Better Homes and Gardens readers took the time to complete three pages of thought-provoking questions on topics ranging from taxes and nuclear power to daycare centers and health care costs.
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Pages: 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43
DOING YOUR OWN REMODELING Two Families Show How
Readers often write to tell us that we make remodeling projects in the magazine look too easy. "Come on, it can't be that simple," they say. "What's it really like to remodel a home?" We admit that sometimes our photos of beautifully finished rooms don't tell the whole story. Untold are the agonizing delays, the inconveniences, the dirt and grime-- and the wondrous feeling of accomplishment that comes when the project is finished. That's why we've asked these successful home remodelers-- the Peter Pfisters of Minneapolis and the Max Weisfelds of Baltimore-- to share their experiences with you.
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Pages: 52, 53
Organizing a successful BAZAAR
Across the years, the bazaar has proved to be a great money-raising technique because it channels the enthusiasm and talents of kindred spirits into a worthwhile cause. And now, with more and more people seeking handmade gifts and accessories at reasonable prices, bazaars are booming as never before.
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Pages: 54, 57, 58, 61, 64
Is there a better public school for your child?
Chances are excellent that the answer to that question is yes-- if your public school offers an alternative that matches your youngster's special educational needs.
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Pages: 73, 74, 77, 78, 80
Same-Day Surgery: Rx FOR HIGH HOSPITAL BILLS
If the members of your family haven't had to be hospitalized recently, count yourselves doubly lucky-- not only have you managed to stay relatively well, but you've also escaped skyrocketing medical-care costs.
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Pages: 84, 88
TAXES: ARE YOU MISSING OUT ON DEPENDENCY EXEMPTIONS?
Most families are familiar with the tax exemption rules about youngsters who are age 19 or under or are full-time students. But when it comes to the possibility of qualifying your parents or other relatives as dependents, some fairly complex arrangements may be needed.
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50 QUICK & EASY BAZAAR BEST SELLERS
Stitch and craft your way to a terrific bazaar with these 50 handmade treasures. All of them are fast and fun to make-- and they're bargains, too, because they're made with inexpensive materials.
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Pages: 102, 103, 166
Enjoy The Beauty Of FALL BERRIED SHRUBS
Barberry. Most barberries produce small yellow flowers in early spring followed by dark red or dark blue berries in the fall. All species have thorny twigs and make excellent barrier hedges. Barberries grow in either full sun or partial shade and tolerate poor soil conditions.
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Pages: 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109
STEPPED-UP DECORATING
If small living quarters are cramping more than your style, maybe it's time to change your perspective. Instead of thinking in terms of floor space, think vertical space. Just as architects build up instead of out when land is limited, you can make vertical space work beautifully inside your home.
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Pages: 143, 144
Gardener's log
As the season switches to fall, the days become nice and crisp and perfect for gardening, so make the most of every free hour. Start cleanup jobs, divide old perennials or plant new ones, take care of routine watering chores, or launch a new garden project such as a cold frame.
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Pages: 146, 147, 148, 149
FALL LAWN CARE FOR SHOW-OFF RESULTS
Now's the time to take action if you want to have a thick green lawn next spring. Follow along, and we'll tell you how to prepare grass for winter rest. We'll also explain how to cope with stubborn bare spots, thwart weeds and pests, thicken thin stands of grass, and seed new lawns.
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Pages: 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189
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
I was assigned to do the periodic refrigerator cleanout this week and the discards were memorable: two of Rosemary's corsages, both almost totally decomposed; a carton of Burt, Jr.'s special fishing bait; a hardened roll of cookie dough that Judy neglected to bake several months ago; and, uh, several shriveled strawberry plants I meant to set out last spring.
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