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

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EDITOR'S LETTER

"Networking" is one of today's buzzwords that puts a name to a wealth of ideas about our relationships with each other. Some take it as an expression of the old-fashioned principle of "you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours." I think there's more to it than that. Networking, in its best sense, means keeping in touch with people who cross our paths in life, and realizing that there's value in doing so.

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Better Homes & Gardens August 1986 Magazine Article:

Page: 19

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"TRASH FISH" JUST WAITING TO BE FASHIONABLE

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Better Homes & Gardens August 1986 Magazine Article: COLORFUL COORDINATES

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COLORFUL COORDINATES

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Better Homes & Gardens August 1986 Magazine Article: NEW LAMP DESIGNS: THANKS TO THE TINY HALOGEN BULB

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NEW LAMP DESIGNS: THANKS TO THE TINY HALOGEN BULB

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Better Homes & Gardens August 1986 Magazine Article: AMERICAN SNAP SHOT

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AMERICAN SNAP SHOT

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Better Homes & Gardens August 1986 Magazine Article: CUSTOMIZED KITCHENS MADE EASIER

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CUSTOMIZED KITCHENS MADE EASIER

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Better Homes & Gardens August 1986 Magazine Article: NEW ADDITIONS TO THE AMERICAN CORNUCOPIA

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NEW ADDITIONS TO THE AMERICAN CORNUCOPIA

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Better Homes & Gardens August 1986 Magazine Article: SCALED-DOWN LUXURY

Page: 20

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SCALED-DOWN LUXURY

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Better Homes & Gardens August 1986 Magazine Article: PRESCHOOL EDUCATION TOO MUCH, TOO SOON?

Pages: 22, 25

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PRESCHOOL EDUCATION TOO MUCH, TOO SOON?

Today, more and more preschools stress reading and math skills. Are we building better kids or breeding a generation of problems?

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Better Homes & Gardens August 1986 Magazine Article: HOW GOOD ARE YOUR DRIVING SKILLS?

Pages: 26, 31, 32, 33

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HOW GOOD ARE YOUR DRIVING SKILLS?

Thirty-year veteran behind the wheel, or eager teen with new license in hand, you may be surprised when you take these basic tests about the rules of the road and other driving essentials.

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Better Homes & Gardens August 1986 Magazine Article: WHY YOU FIGHT ABOUT MONEY

Pages: 34, 36

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WHY YOU FIGHT ABOUT MONEY

Charles, a recently married college student, hurried home to show his wife, Karen, the 35-mm camera he had just bought. But before he could finish describing the camera's features, she began crying.

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Better Homes & Gardens August 1986 Magazine Article: DO-IT-YOURSELF REMODELING

Pages: 39, 40, 41, 42, 43

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DO-IT-YOURSELF REMODELING

"We spent hours riding our bicycles around the neighborhood to look at houses."

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Better Homes & Gardens August 1986 Magazine Article: MAKING A SMART MOVE

Pages: 44, 45

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MAKING A SMART MOVE

In an ideal world, every major household move would occur without a hitch. But in reality, goods get lost and damaged. It's wise to plan accordingly.

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Better Homes & Gardens August 1986 Magazine Article: CARE-FREE HARDY LILIES

Pages: 59, 60, 61, 62, 63

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CARE-FREE HARDY LILIES

Dazzling blooms will abound when you add lilies to your garden plan. Planted this month, these delightful all-time favorites will perform in all their glory next summer.

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Better Homes & Gardens August 1986 Magazine Article: MARVELOUS MAKEOVERS

Pages: 64, 65, 66, 67

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MARVELOUS MAKEOVERS

No longer needed for a grown daughter, this 10 X 10-foot bedroom has become a flexible place for games and guests.

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Better Homes & Gardens August 1986 Magazine Article: MOVE-UP HOUSES

Pages: 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73

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MOVE-UP HOUSES

Ready for a bigger, better house? Here are three of the best you'll find today.

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Better Homes & Gardens August 1986 Magazine Article: FOUND LIVING SPACE

Pages: 74, 75, 76, 77

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FOUND LIVING SPACE

Need more room, but can't afford an addition? Don't spin your wheels. Make your garage over into a people space.

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Better Homes & Gardens August 1986 Magazine Article: A MAD MAD TEA PARTY

Pages: 108, 109

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A MAD MAD TEA PARTY

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Better Homes & Gardens August 1986 Magazine Article: HOW TO ORDER

Page: 110

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HOW TO ORDER

Dazzling blooms will abound when you add lilies to your garden plan. Planted this fall, these all-time favorites will provide a colorful show next summer. We have formed three collections of these carefree and hardy bulbs available exclusively to readers of Better Homes and Gardens. Our Asiatic Lilies Package contains three each of Enchantment (orange), Connecticut King (yellow), Prominence (red), and White Happiness (white).

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Better Homes & Gardens August 1986 Magazine Article: NATURE CONSERVANCIES

Pages: 113, 114, 116, 118, 120

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NATURE CONSERVANCIES

In wondrous enclaves of aboriginal America across our land, animals and plants of bygone times live as they did before our continent was colonized. Enjoy nature's handiwork at these sanctuaries as part of your vacation.

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Better Homes & Gardens August 1986 Magazine Article: SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY OUT WEST

Page: 122

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SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY OUT WEST

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Better Homes & Gardens August 1986 Magazine Article: NOVA SCOTIA--A PEACEFUL SOJOURN

Page: 123

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NOVA SCOTIA--A PEACEFUL SOJOURN

For our family of six, a vacation means fleeing a busy tourist area. We own and operate a motor inn in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. So when we think vacation, we think "PEACE." Three years ago, we found our favorite place: Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Better Homes & Gardens August 1986 Magazine Article: THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE LELAND!

Page: 124

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THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE LELAND!

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Better Homes & Gardens August 1986 Magazine Article: BEAUTIFUL BERMUDA SOUVENIR

Page: 125

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BEAUTIFUL BERMUDA SOUVENIR

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Better Homes & Gardens August 1986 Magazine Article: FAMILY TIMES IN UTAH WILDS

Page: 125

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FAMILY TIMES IN UTAH WILDS

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Better Homes & Gardens August 1986 Magazine Article: VETERINARIAN, BOARDING KENNEL, GROOMER PICKING THE RIGHT ONES FOR YOUR PET

Pages: 126, 129

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VETERINARIAN, BOARDING KENNEL, GROOMER PICKING THE RIGHT ONES FOR YOUR PET

Emergency Aid! After a Saturday morning tangle with the neighbor's Doberman, your tomcat, Wild Joe, needs attention. You rush to the nearest veterinarian's office. It's closed; there's nobody to help.

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

Pages: 130, 132, 133, 134, 135

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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 August 1986 Magazine Article: THE MAN NEXT DOOR

Page: 138

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THE MAN NEXT DOOR

When one of our Saturday morning coffee crew ribbed Representative Nick Hanfli about returning home so often, he replied, "Take your pick, gentlemen. I can spend my time here or your money in Washington."

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