June 1985

EDITOR AT LARGE

Ah, summer. At long last, summer, my absolutely favorite time of year. Time to get outdoors, smell the fresh air, stretch the legs, walk in the woods, scrub the barbecue grill, build a deck, go fishing, put in the rest of the garden, plan a camping trip, go on a picnic.

GRACEFUL TREATMENT FOR ROUNDED WINDOWS

COWPOKE SCHOLARSHIPS

FREE, JOYFUL HOMECOMINGS

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARK AND HUCK

SPACE-AGE SHOPPING

MAKE TRACKS FOR AUTOWORLD

WINDOW CONTEST

BOON FOR USED-CAR BUYERS

BEN FRANKLIN NEVER HAD IT SO GOOD!

THE WAVE OF THE FUTURE

Taxes: Is Withholding Taking Too Much From Your Pay?

If you qualify, it's easy to decrease the amount withheld from your pay. The trick is to increase the number of withholding allowances on your W-4 form at work. You must follow specific guidelines, but the result could be that your paycheck will reflect your tax obligations more realistically.

GARDENER'S LOG LOW-MAINTENANCE GARDENING

The thirsty earth soaks up the rain, And drinks, and gapes for drink again. The plants suck in the earth, and are With constant drinking fresh and fair.

Five Tricks to Transform a Room

What To Do When Your TEEN Wants To QUIT School

The young people quoted above are among the more than 47 million Americans over 16 who should be in school but are not, or who never received a diploma and aren't likely to pursue one at their present age. Every year 1 million youngsters drop out of school.

OUTDOOR LIVING

Our reward for living through one of the worst winters ever is finally here: summer! And now that chaise longues, not snowmen, dot your backyard, here are some great ways to live outdoors all summer long.

HOW TO SHOOT SUPER HOME VIDEOS

The high-tech look of video cameras and portable recorders makes them seem complex, but don't let that scare you off. They're easy to use. If you can point a camera and push a button, you're in business.

CAR CARRIER

ELEGANT FURNITURE

PICNIC GEAR

POURING EASE

FLEAS AWAY

ROLLING SEAT

CHILD PACK

NEW APPROACHES TO OLD DISCIPLINE PROBLEMS

Since the turn of the century, we've harnessed the atom, sent men to the moon, and replaced human hearts with artificial ones.

TIPS, TOOLS & TECHNIQUES

This feature is written by you. It's a wide-ranging 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 problem solver we publish. See the box opposite for submission details.

THE RIGHT WAY TO DRIP AN EYE DROP

A SAFE TRIP UP AND DOWN

When stepping on or off an escalator, close one eye and tilt your head slightly to the side. You may look odd, but you probably won't stumble. That's because the action eliminates the disorientation often experienced on moving stairways, according to Dr. Theodore Cohn of the University of California at Berkeley.

A SOUND IDEA FOR AUTO SAFETY

COSMETIC REACTIONS

TROUBLE SLEEPING? STAY OUT OF BED!

If you're plagued by insomnia, you may sleep better if you spend less time in bed, according to researchers at New York's Montefiore Medical Center.

A DEATH IN THE FAMILY

ANESTHESIA REDUCING THE RISKS

The prospect of receiving an anesthetic is scary, and there are risks, but you can relax. Leveling with your anesthetist concerning vital background information will help to make the procedure a safe one.

New Help for Bed Wetters

One in ten 6-year-olds and one in 100 adults have trouble getting through the night without wetting the bed. Boys are twice as likely to be afflicted as girls.

Facts About Fasteners

Have you ever heard of Tinnerman nuts or drywall screws? How about security screws or threaded bolt inserts? Here's an introduction to these out-of-the-ordinary fasteners and a few tips on how you might put them to use.

Windows Atop Let the Sun Shine In

Extra daylight, warm sunshine, and unexpected glimpses of stars and blue sky-- these are what you gain almost overnight by adding a skylight or roof window. The cost is miminal compared to the enjoyment, and you probably can do the installing yourself.

New Recessed Fixtures for Just-Right Lighting

Your rooms take on a special glow and your prized possessions draw admiring glances. These are some of the benefits you gain by rounding out your lighting scheme with a cadre of recessed fixtures. Already a versatile mainstay of home lighting, recessed fixtures are now available in an expanded range of types and styles.

WOOD SIDING NEW CHOICES

Natural wood siding can give your house a terrific face-lift. And it's not too hard to install it yourself if you have a little experience and a few tools. Here's a rundown of the basic types of siding available at most lumber-yards and building centers and some tips on how to install and maintain each type.

FABULOUS FAMILY ROOM ADD-ONS

"We should have done it years ago." That's what you'll say when you begin enjoying that new family room you've been planning.

GOOD DESIGN At A Good Price

Eye-opening and bright! That's the look of today's bold bathrooms. Exciting new bath products-- beautifully designed and priced right-- make shopping fun and bathroom rejuvenation easy.

SMALL-SPACE LIVING MANOR-HOUSE STYLE

Modest-sized rooms and traditional comfort can work together beautifully when you follow this fail-safe recipe: Mix the pared-down discipline of contemporary design with the venerable appeal of traditional furnishings, then sprinkle liberally with fresh 1980s pastels.

A HARDWORKING KITCHEN WITH DOWN-HOME CHARM

For many of us, the kitchen back home was a soul-soothing refuge, mellowed with use and comfortably busy with family life. Here's proof that you can capture these same qualities in your own kitchen-- without sacrificing up-to-the-minute convenience and practicality.

HOW TO INSTALL NEW WIRING FOR TRACK LIGHTS

Bold and versatile, track lights are a simple way to add warmth and drama to an existing decor. It's also easy to do the job yourself so no wires show. Whether your house is a ranch-- where the job is a cinch-- or a two-story, follow these 27 photo-steps to a perfect job.

FAMILY CAMPING IN SUPER STATE PARKS

Slip from your sleeping bags as a pastel dawn splashes the horizon. Then trek alpine countryside, canoe meandering streams, or fish for your supper in lazy lakes and rivers.

INTO THE OUTDOORS

Just about every American species- --from bighorn sheep to trumpeter swans-- may be observed in our 424 national wildlife refuges from coast to coast.

How To Order... Special Offers, Project Plans, and Kits Feautred This Month in Better Homes and Gardens

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THE MAN NEXT DOOR

Our Rosemary, back from college for the summer, tells us that all the graduating seniors who spent four years trying to stay out of a rut are now busily trying to get into one.