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OUR GOOD OLD NEW COOK BOOK
Dear Reader, What's red and white and seen in about every kitchen in America? Even if you didn't get a big hint from the photo at right, that wouldn't be much of a riddle. The plaid cover of the Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book hits your eye every time you glance at anybody's shelf of cookbooks.
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TODAY'S CERAMIC TILES WARM THE HEARTH
Warm up any fireplace with tile! Today's great colors and wide array of patterns make tile one of the "hottest" ways to dress your hearth.
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COUNTERTOP UPKEEP
Select a countertop material and you've chosen more than a look. You've picked a style of upkeep as well. Here's how to care for the various surface materials in your home.
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FROM TWO INCOMES DOWN TO ONE
Ken and Maureen Deceuster, of Mahtomedi, Minnesota, near St. Paul, faced a one-third drop in income when Maureen left her job a year ago. Yet they have managed to maintain their lifestyle.
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REAR-WINDOW BRAKE LIGHTS
The government requires all new cars, from 1986 models on, to have a third brake light mounted in the rear window. For older cars, here's a simple, inexpensive way to reduce your odds of having a rear-end collision.
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SMALL-BATH REMODELING
Most of us are stuck with at least one smallspace bath. This typical room-- with tub/shower combination, single-sink vanity, and toilet-- went from boringly blah to smashingly smart without adding an inch to its 35 square feet.
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HOME STEAM BATHS
Go ahead-- indulge yourself. New steam generators for the home turn your enclosed tub or shower into a spa. Here's how they work, what they cost, and where to get one.
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LOW-VOLTAGE OUTDOOR LIGHTING
Why pay an electrician to extend regular house current to outdoor lights when you can install a low-voltage system yourself for less than $100? It's the low-tech way to go, easy to hook up and simple to operate.
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WOOD APPLIQUÉ ART
Meet Lillian Renko Bledow, who creates heirloom ornaments from delicate layers of wood.
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TOP DECORATORS GIVE TIPS
Cost-- Assess how much you can afford to spend, and decide what elements (new carpet or a new sofa, for example) are most important to you.
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NEW DISHWASHERS
Faced with a price spread of several hundred dollars between low-and high-end machines, how do you decide where to put your money? The most obvious distinction involves dishwasher controls. Here's how to match up your needs with what's available.
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WHEN WORDS ELUDE YOU
Having a little trouble remembering words? Don't panic! Most people occasionally find a word on the tip of their... ah... um-m-m-m.
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THE SMART NEW CAMERAS
No longer need you sacrifice good quality for convenience, nor struggle with f-stops and shutter speeds. A new generation of 35-mm cameras does it all for you.
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COMFORT!
For many of us, getting away from it all means going home. What could possibly be better than curling up in your own safe corner of the world with a pile of magazines and a cup of cocoa?
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FLOWERING BULBS
Enjoy a double dose of spectacular garden color by planting two different kinds of bulbs in the same space.
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COUNTRY TOUCHES FOR CHRISTMAS
Get a head start on a countrified Christmas with these handcrafted trims for your tree.
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NUTRITION INFORMATION
With each recipe we give important nutrition information. The calorie count of individual servings and the amount, in grams, of protein, fat, cholesterol, and sodium help you keep tabs on what you eat.
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ENJOY THE PLEASURES OF SPRING YEAR-ROUND SLEEK 'N' STURDY GROW-LIGHT STAND
Here's a project that's guaranteed to grow on you, and it's a breeze to build-- even for amateur woodworkers. The cabinet is a simple plywood box, and the aluminum angle and bar stock is easy to cut and drill.
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COMMON PET MYTHS
You probably don't believe that a black cat means bad luck or a howling dog signals a coming death. What of other old pet myths? Some are just that-- myths. But others have their basis in fact.
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HIDDEN BARGAINS IN THE CARIBBEAN
Warm sunshine, spectacular beaches, family hotels, friendly smiles, and low prices are all just a hop, skip, and a jump from the Caribbean's major tourist destinations. Thanks in part to increased airline flights, "hidden" no longer means "hard to get to," Here are six of our favorite Caribbean bargain spots, perfect for families on a budget.
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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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THE MAN NEXT DOOR
Dot Dresch asked Christine what her greatest real estate challenge has been, and Chris answered without skipping a beat, "Selling a four-bedroom house with only one bathroom."
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