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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: EDITOR'S LETTER

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EDITOR'S LETTER

Sometimes we're a little compulsive in our desire to bring you the best and the brightest. Our editors often take on projects that seem to me to be biting off way more than they can chew.

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: SNAP SHOT

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SNAP SHOT

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: A SWEET-SMELLING SYMBOL

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A SWEET-SMELLING SYMBOL

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: GET YOUR GARDEN OFF TO A GOOD START

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GET YOUR GARDEN OFF TO A GOOD START

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: OKRA MOVES NORTH

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OKRA MOVES NORTH

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: READER MAILBOX FOR GARDENERS

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READER MAILBOX FOR GARDENERS

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: BEDDING PLANT TIME

Page: 24

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BEDDING PLANT TIME

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: GOOD SCENTS GARDENING

Page: 24

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GOOD SCENTS GARDENING

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: LOW-VOLTAGE LIGHTING

Page: 24

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LOW-VOLTAGE LIGHTING

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: HARDY HAZEL HYBRID

Page: 24

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HARDY HAZEL HYBRID

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: GERBERAS FOR GARDEN COLOR

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GERBERAS FOR GARDEN COLOR

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: PERENNIAL PARTNERSHIPS

Page: 26

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PERENNIAL PARTNERSHIPS

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: JOHNNY ELMSEED TAKES ROOT

Page: 26

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JOHNNY ELMSEED TAKES ROOT

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: SHAKE, SCATTER & GROW

Page: 26

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SHAKE, SCATTER & GROW

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: PRIVACY YOU CAN GROW

Page: 26

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PRIVACY YOU CAN GROW

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: DOUBLE UP YOUR FLOWERS

Page: 32

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DOUBLE UP YOUR FLOWERS

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: PUT SOME SPICE IN YOUR LANDSCAPE

Page: 32

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PUT SOME SPICE IN YOUR LANDSCAPE

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: HOME-EQUITY LOANS

Pages: 34, 36

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HOME-EQUITY LOANS

Many home-equity-loan ads promise tax deductions, low rates, and convenience. But don't bet the house on it.

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: GROW YOUR OWN CUT FLOWERS FROM SEED

Pages: 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53

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GROW YOUR OWN CUT FLOWERS FROM SEED

Plant now for a houseful of beautiful homegrown bouquets. There's an almost limitless selection of spectacular annual flowers you can grow from seed for both fresh and dried arrangements. All you need to get started is a sunny patch of soil.

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: COOPERATIVE EDUCATION

Pages: 66, 69, 70

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COOPERATIVE EDUCATION

Imagine your children getting career experience and money for college while they're still in school. With a nationwide program called cooperative education, 215,000 students do just that.

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: STORING FINE WINES

Page: 77

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STORING FINE WINES

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: HOW TO INSTALL OUTDOOR LIGHTS

Pages: 78, 80, 82, 84

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HOW TO INSTALL OUTDOOR LIGHTS

SECURITY-- Home security experts say that your lawn is your first line of defense. A well-lighted landscape discourages approach by would-be thieves.

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: ARE YOU COVERED IF SOMEONE GETS HURT AT YOUR HOUSE?

Pages: 85, 86, 89

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ARE YOU COVERED IF SOMEONE GETS HURT AT YOUR HOUSE?

Homeownership involves risks and responsibilities in the eyes of the law. Here are some typical situations in which you might be held liable on your property.

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: CAR REPAIRS

Pages: 98, 99, 101

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CAR REPAIRS

Your car's on the blink, and you need an expert's help. But the minute the diagnosis gets beyond new spark plugs, you might just as well be discussing the symptoms of a rare tropical disease.

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: WHIRLIGIGS AND WHIMSIES

Pages: 102, 103, 104, 106, 107

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WHIRLIGIGS AND WHIMSIES

Created from bits and scraps and a dose of imagination, antique folk art has a delightful charm and wit. Today's versions can have just as much appeal.

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: ELEMENTS OF COUNTRY

Page: 109

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ELEMENTS OF COUNTRY

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: TIPS, TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES

Page: 110

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TIPS, TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES

Stop nicking the paint when you open your door against other cars, concrete walls, or guard rails. Cut clear plastic aquarium tank tubing the length of the outer edge of your car doors. With a crafts knife, slit open a straight cut the length of the tubing, then slip the tubing onto the door edge.

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: TODDLER TOYS YOU CAN BUILD 'EM

Pages: 114, 115

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TODDLER TOYS YOU CAN BUILD 'EM

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: WHOLE HOUSE REMODELING

Pages: 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125

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WHOLE HOUSE REMODELING

TODAY, more than ever, location counts when buying a home. All over the country, home buyers are snapping up older houses in good areas and investing heavily in remodeling.

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: WORKING WITH THE PROS

Pages: 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131

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WORKING WITH THE PROS

An architect helps translate your ideas into brick and mortar-- resulting in a custom house that specially suits your lifestyle.

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: Kidstyle DECORATING

Pages: 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137

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Kidstyle DECORATING

Give your kid a room to remember! These new furnishings and real-life rooms combine childhood whimsy with parent-pleasing practicality.

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: INTO THE OUTDOORS

Pages: 169, 170, 171

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INTO THE OUTDOORS

It's easy to burn up energy hiking, swimming, or just relaxing around the campfire. Look at the calories you'll burn off after just an hour of these activities:

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: HOW TO ORDER

Page: 173

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HOW TO ORDER

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: QUICK-CHANGE ARTISTRY

Pages: 174, 175

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QUICK-CHANGE ARTISTRY

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: LESSONS THAT PETS CAN TEACH YOUR CHILDREN AND HOW PETS HELP KIDS GROW

Pages: 181, 183, 184

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LESSONS THAT PETS CAN TEACH YOUR CHILDREN AND HOW PETS HELP KIDS GROW

The cat that wakes your son with a soft paw and the dog that bounds along with your daughter are teaching lessons that will last a lifetime.

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: DESTINATION U.S.A. AMERICA'S SURPRISING CITIES

Pages: 186, 188, 190, 192, 195

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DESTINATION U.S.A. AMERICA'S SURPRISING CITIES

Surprise! America's midsize cities have grown up. Each has a unique and wonderful flavor. We show you four that are just the right size for a weekend family adventure.

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1987 Magazine Article: Shopping editor's choice

Pages: 196, 199

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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 May 1987 Magazine Article: THE MAN NEXT DOOR

Page: 200

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THE MAN NEXT DOOR

Elaine Cowan once again is enjoying her annual status symbol of being the first in the neighborhood to receive and spend her income tax refund. "I blew it all at once," she reported with a rueful smile, "on a dinner."

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