August 1986

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.

"TRASH FISH" JUST WAITING TO BE FASHIONABLE

COLORFUL COORDINATES

NEW LAMP DESIGNS: THANKS TO THE TINY HALOGEN BULB

AMERICAN SNAP SHOT

CUSTOMIZED KITCHENS MADE EASIER

NEW ADDITIONS TO THE AMERICAN CORNUCOPIA

SCALED-DOWN LUXURY

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?

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.

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.

DO-IT-YOURSELF REMODELING

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

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.

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.

MARVELOUS MAKEOVERS

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

MOVE-UP HOUSES

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

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.

A MAD MAD TEA PARTY

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).

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.

SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY OUT WEST

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.

THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE LELAND!

BEAUTIFUL BERMUDA SOUVENIR

FAMILY TIMES IN UTAH WILDS

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.

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

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."