April 1985

EDITOR AT LARGE

Trends come and trends go, some of them a lot faster than others. Many are just flashes in the pan, sort of silly and often fun, while others start to make a real difference in our lives.

TEEN CLUBS

SAVE THE ELMS

CAREER SUCCESS: ARE PETS A KEY TO THE CLIMB?

THE BALTIMORE ANTIQUES SHOW

GOOD THINGS GROW ON STEMS

DRINKS FOR THE THIRSTY

FANTASTICAL FAUCETS

HEALTH BREAKTHROUGH FOR FELINES

A NEW DR. SPOCK FOR A NEW GENERATION

FLUORESCENT TRACKS

The 5 Toughest Parent-School Conflicts And How to Solve Them

Your fifth-grader is absolutely convinced that the teacher "has it in for her." The junior high principal gives your son a humiliating paddling for rowdiness. Or your first-grader is held back, unfairly in your opinion.

TEACHING YOUR CHILD HOW TO COMPETE

Listen in for a moment. Does any of this sound faintly familiar?

Planning Around a Piano

HERBS For Fragrance and Flavor

Herbs captivate the senses with sweet smells, spicy flavors, and subtle hues. Here's how to fully enjoy them.

RENOVATED RANCH

The '50s are famous for many things, but outstanding architecture isn't one of them. The decade left us a legacy of boxy tract houses now ripe for remodeling. Glorious potential awaits, as our renovated ranch demonstrates.

A Greenhouse Bump-Out

SPORTS INJURIES

Suddenly, it hurts. You made a desperate lunge for a tennis serve, or tripped over a curb while jogging-- and "pop!" Should you see a doctor? How long should you rest? How can you recover faster?

TAX AUDITS

"It was like getting a heart attack in the mail" is the way one taxpayer described receiving his letter from the Internal Revenue Service.

SAFE DRIVING TIPS FROM THE PROS

Cars are safer than they've ever been. Thanks to such improvements as side intrusion protection and collapsible steering columns, your chances not only of surviving an accident but of avoiding serious injury are better than ever.

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COMPUTER SAW

CONCENTRATED HEATERS

FOLDING WHEELBARROW

MINI PROCESSOR

REGISTER FAN

EASY MEASURE

ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES

Once left to the porch or garden, wicker furniture has moved indoors. Light, simple, but surprisingly sturdy, wicker chairs, tables, settees, and plant stands are livening up the living rooms and parlors of a growing number of enthusiastic collectors.

LANDSCAPING FOR PROBLEM YARDS

Most yards, even those that seem to have hopeless problems, can be improved with a little commonsense landscaping. A well-landscaped home is a pleasure to own and will be more valuable than its unkempt neighbors. Minor changes in the landscape often will solve big problems. The four small projects featured here were done by landscape architects. But, if hiring a professional and a small army of workers is beyond your budget, you can do the job yourself over a period of time.

WINDOW SEATS AND BANQUETTES SITTING PRETTY!

Tucked into a corner, snuggled into a niche, or nestled under the attic eaves, a window seat or banquette is a welcome addition to any home. Practical and space saving, such seating also sets an enticing mood of leisurely repose. Although window seats and banquettes have been around for centuries, they're more popular than ever today. And, they're easy to add. Just pick a spot, build a box to fit it, finish the box to suit your taste, and add a cushion.

KITCHEN STORAGE

TIPS, TOOLS & TECHNIQUES

This feature is written by you. It's a collection of installation tips and shop shortcuts that you-- and millions like you-- have picked up as do-it-yourselfers. We pay $25 for each tip we publish. See the box below for submission details.

PEOPLE & PETS

Even busy folks like Better Homes and Gardens editor David Jordan need to relax now and then. That's easy when you have pets around. Shown with David are four of the seven dogs and cats that call the Jordan house home. Scoop, the newest member of the family, is an irresistible yellow tabby kitten. With him are his three canine pals (left to right): Coco, the 15-year-old matriarch of the family; unpredictable little Daisy, whose favorite snack tends to be the mailman; and easygoing Guido, who keeps tabs on everyone in the neighborhood.

Setups for Sharing

DESTINATION U.S.A.

It's never too soon to start thinking about your summer's vacation. With this roundup of ideas that span the nation, you'll be set to start out in no time. We personally tried each vacation included and contacted all information sources listed, so they're waiting to hear from you.

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

Betty Bigley maintains that the last rose of summer isn't half as lovely as the first daffodil of spring.