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Better Homes & Gardens July 1986 Magazine Article: EDITOR'S LETTER

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EDITOR'S LETTER

I was amazed to hear a while back that one in every 100 U.S. taxpayers is a millionaire. I guess this statistic just goes to show that the definition of rich keeps escalating so fast that it keeps us all feeling poor, no matter how much we find in our paychecks.

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Better Homes & Gardens July 1986 Magazine Article: GOOD NEWS FOR FAMILIES WITH GO-TO-WORK MOMS

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GOOD NEWS FOR FAMILIES WITH GO-TO-WORK MOMS

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Better Homes & Gardens July 1986 Magazine Article: TAKING A FANCY TO COLOR-COVERED WOOD

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TAKING A FANCY TO COLOR-COVERED WOOD

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Better Homes & Gardens July 1986 Magazine Article: Dressing Up The Backyard

Page: 16

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Dressing Up The Backyard

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Better Homes & Gardens July 1986 Magazine Article: ONLY 6 MORE TOY-SHOPPING MONTHS TILL CHRISTMAS

Page: 18

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ONLY 6 MORE TOY-SHOPPING MONTHS TILL CHRISTMAS

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Better Homes & Gardens July 1986 Magazine Article: Classy Cover-ups: Light, Bright Kitchen Cabinets

Page: 18

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Classy Cover-ups: Light, Bright Kitchen Cabinets

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Better Homes & Gardens July 1986 Magazine Article: GOOD DESIGN IS FOR KIDS, TOO

Page: 18

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GOOD DESIGN IS FOR KIDS, TOO

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Better Homes & Gardens July 1986 Magazine Article: WICKER AND RATTAN ON THE MOVE

Page: 18

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WICKER AND RATTAN ON THE MOVE

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Better Homes & Gardens July 1986 Magazine Article: LIVING RICH

Pages: 21, 22, 23, 25

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LIVING RICH

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Better Homes & Gardens July 1986 Magazine Article: BUG REPELLENTS THAT WORK

Page: 35

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BUG REPELLENTS THAT WORK

Fending off mosquitoes, gnats, and other insect pests may make you look as if you've joined a "swat" team. Switch strategies and try chemical warfare instead. But choose a repellent suited for the job. Any number of products will let you enjoy the outdoors without being pestered.

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Better Homes & Gardens July 1986 Magazine Article: DIET AND HEALTH

Page: 36

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DIET AND HEALTH

ANSWER You're to be admired. Nutritious eating habits learned early will give your children lifelong advantages-- healthier bodies, more alert minds, and greater resistance to infection. Though your kids can have a perfectly healthful diet without liking everything you put in front of them, here are some tips for increasing their acceptance of a variety of foods.

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Better Homes & Gardens July 1986 Magazine Article: 7 GREAT PROJECTS

Pages: 38, 39, 40, 41

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7 GREAT PROJECTS

1 SUNBURST FENCE Looking for a way to fence Fido in your front yard without spoiling the view? Our traffic-stopping sunburst fence (right) may be the answer. The "rays" of the project are spaced so you can see through, but larger pets can't escape.

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Better Homes & Gardens July 1986 Magazine Article: CLOSET CASES

Pages: 46, 47, 48, 49

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CLOSET CASES

Get rid of closet clutter! Our pick of buyable and buildable organizers will help you store more-- in style.

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Better Homes & Gardens July 1986 Magazine Article: NO-SEW QUILTS

Pages: 50, 52, 54

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NO-SEW QUILTS

SELECT A DESIGN from a quilt book. Before you begin painting, work out the design's measurements on a piece of scratch paper. Then, plan the placement of colors.

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Better Homes & Gardens July 1986 Magazine Article: ALL-THUMBS DECORATING

Pages: 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 127

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ALL-THUMBS DECORATING

Even if you're "all thumbs" around the house, you can customize furnishings and give your home one-of-a-kind style! Here's how.

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Better Homes & Gardens July 1986 Magazine Article: KITCHEN CABINET FACE-LIFTS

Pages: 68, 69, 70, 71

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KITCHEN CABINET FACE-LIFTS

Before stenciling, we carefully prepared the surface, then painted for a whole new look.

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Better Homes & Gardens July 1986 Magazine Article: NUTRITION INFORMATION WITH EVERY RECIPE

Page: 85

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NUTRITION INFORMATION WITH EVERY RECIPE

To help you keep track of the calories, protein, fat, cholesterol, and sodium you consume each day, we include the amounts of these nutrients by gram weight per individual recipe serving for every recipe we publish.

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Better Homes & Gardens July 1986 Magazine Article: Less-Mess Grill Cleanup

Page: 106

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Less-Mess Grill Cleanup

Do you get burned up over cleaning your grill? To avoid flare-ups-- of your temper, that is-- follow these tips to make a necessary chore easier, faster, and less messy.

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Better Homes & Gardens July 1986 Magazine Article: QUICK ON-THE-ROAD FIXES FOR OVERHEATED ENGINES

Page: 116

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QUICK ON-THE-ROAD FIXES FOR OVERHEATED ENGINES

Your first concern is to get off the road safely. At the first sign of overheating, put on the car's warning flashers, check the traffic around you, and try to pull off right away. Should traffic prevent immediate exit, turn off the air conditioner, open the windows, and turn on the heater and blower.

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Better Homes & Gardens July 1986 Magazine Article: CANADA'S MARITIME PROVINCES

Pages: 119, 122, 125

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CANADA'S MARITIME PROVINCES

Tides, not clocks, set the rhythms of your days in Canada's four maritime provinces. Arching far into the North Atlantic, this is a magic realm of salt breezes and the sea, where fishing and lobstering are still a way of life.

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Better Homes & Gardens July 1986 Magazine Article: GARDENER'S LOG

Page: 130

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GARDENER'S LOG

Summer is the best time to sit back and relax outdoors, but it's the worst time to neglect your yard and garden. With a little extra care, you can keep your plants flourishing without missing out on other activities.

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Better Homes & Gardens July 1986 Magazine Article: Victorian Cottage Furniture

Page: 132

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Victorian Cottage Furniture

Machine-made, but hand-decorated, Victorian cottage furnishings were once a staple of the Sears, Roebuck & Co. catalog. Today cottage-style beds, bureaus, and chairs represent one of the best buys in antique furniture.

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Better Homes & Gardens July 1986 Magazine Article: Better Homes and Gardens Shopping editor's choice

Pages: 133, 134, 135

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Better Homes and Gardens 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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Better Homes & Gardens July 1986 Magazine Article: THE MAN NEXT DOOR

Page: 136

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THE MAN NEXT DOOR

"Just once," moans Chris, "I'd like to see someone in a TV show have to hunt for a parking place."

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