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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: EDITOR'S LETTER

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EDITOR'S LETTER

Did you know that the typical homeless person in the United States today is a child under the age of five? An estimated one million kids are homeless in this country, half under age five. Tonight, those children will either be on the streets or in temporary shelters that provide little more than basic protection from the elements.

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: MIX MATERIALS

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MIX MATERIALS

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: CREATE A WINNING ENTRY

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CREATE A WINNING ENTRY

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: BYTE TO THE DRAWING BOARD

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BYTE TO THE DRAWING BOARD

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: SNAP SHOT

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SNAP SHOT

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: THE PANE-FULL CHOICE

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THE PANE-FULL CHOICE

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: TAKE A SEAT, PLEASE

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TAKE A SEAT, PLEASE

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: OH-SO-SUITE RETREATS

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OH-SO-SUITE RETREATS

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: PAINT A ROOM WITH LIGHT

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PAINT A ROOM WITH LIGHT

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: THE ULTIMATE BATH

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THE ULTIMATE BATH

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: CORNICES MAKE A COMEBACK

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CORNICES MAKE A COMEBACK

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: SNAP SHOT

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SNAP SHOT

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: MAKE WAY FOR KIDS

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MAKE WAY FOR KIDS

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: THE FAMILY ROOM MOVES FORWARD

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THE FAMILY ROOM MOVES FORWARD

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: PUT IT ALL IN A PANTRY

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PUT IT ALL IN A PANTRY

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: THE PORCH IS BACK!

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THE PORCH IS BACK!

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: NEW FASHIONS UNDERFOOT

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NEW FASHIONS UNDERFOOT

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: SNAP SHOT

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SNAP SHOT

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: FAUX GEOLOGIC COUNTERTOPS

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FAUX GEOLOGIC COUNTERTOPS

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: HOME IS WHERE THE OFFICE IS

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HOME IS WHERE THE OFFICE IS

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: THROW A CURVE IN YOUR KITCHEN

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THROW A CURVE IN YOUR KITCHEN

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: CEILINGS ARE LOOKING UP

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CEILINGS ARE LOOKING UP

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: $$$$ FOR YOUR DREAM HOME

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$$$$ FOR YOUR DREAM HOME

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: PIECED-AND-PATCHED HEARTS

Pages: 24, 25, 27, 28, 33

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PIECED-AND-PATCHED HEARTS

Master one simple square, and whip up a whole roomful of dynamic heart accents. Machine-appliquéd hearts form our bold and bright patchwork table runner, pillow, curtains, and picture frame, or endearing kids' clothes.

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: BRING SPRING ON HOME

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BRING SPRING ON HOME

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: BLOOM AWAY THE WINTER GLOOM

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BLOOM AWAY THE WINTER GLOOM

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: LET THE SUN SHINE IN

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LET THE SUN SHINE IN

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: ORDER ROSES TODAY

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ORDER ROSES TODAY

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: MAKE THIS EASY ICE SCULPTURE

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MAKE THIS EASY ICE SCULPTURE

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: Time now to shop for bargains

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Time now to shop for bargains

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: PLOT YOUR ESCAPE TO THE OUTDOORS

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PLOT YOUR ESCAPE TO THE OUTDOORS

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: SEE IT ALL AT THE MALL

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SEE IT ALL AT THE MALL

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: ENJOY BLOOMING BRANCHES EARLY

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ENJOY BLOOMING BRANCHES EARLY

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: HAS AMERICA LOST ITS COMMITMENT TO HOUSING?

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HAS AMERICA LOST ITS COMMITMENT TO HOUSING?

"Our homes are in danger-- yours, mine, and the homes we want our children to have someday. Our national resolve to provide decent housing for American families has withered. Our leaders have let it happen and we've let them do it. We must now insist on a responsible housing policy as a top priority when we go to the polls."

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: SEXISM IN OUR SCHOOLS: TRAINING GIRLS FOR FAILURE?

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SEXISM IN OUR SCHOOLS: TRAINING GIRLS FOR FAILURE?

The first day of school began with a simple request. The boys were asked to sit in the front of the room; the girls were assigned desks out in the hall. Then the teacher closed the door on them and started class.

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: STORMY-WEATHER DRIVING TIPS

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STORMY-WEATHER DRIVING TIPS

Take some commonsense precautions with your car before you head out on the road, and review these safe-driving skills with every driver in your family.

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: BATH LINEN BASICS

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BATH LINEN BASICS

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: THE BRASS FACTS

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THE BRASS FACTS

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: 'FINGERNAILS' FOR YOUR FANGS

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'FINGERNAILS' FOR YOUR FANGS

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: FILLINGS WITHOUT FEAR

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FILLINGS WITHOUT FEAR

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: HOME-STYLE HEALTH

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HOME-STYLE HEALTH

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: BE HAPPY, LIVE LONGER

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BE HAPPY, LIVE LONGER

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: MUMPS GROW UP

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MUMPS GROW UP

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: NIGHTMARE NEWS FLASH

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NIGHTMARE NEWS FLASH

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: ISOMETRICS

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ISOMETRICS

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: NEW CHOLESTEROL GUIDELINES

Page: 78

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NEW CHOLESTEROL GUIDELINES

Cholesterol kills. Studies have confirmed this fact over and over again. Yet shockingly, 35 percent of all doctors don't believe that cholesterol is any big deal, according to the American Heart Association (AHA).

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: COULD YOU HAVE DIABETES AND NOT KNOW IT?

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COULD YOU HAVE DIABETES AND NOT KNOW IT?

What is diabetes? With diabetes, your body doesn't make enough insulin. As a result, sugar builds to harmful levels in your blood. Diabetes can lead to blindness, kidney failure, and death. Fortunately, good treatments are available.

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: FUN FOR KIDS! TWO GREAT PROJECTS YOU CAN BUILD

Pages: 84, 86

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FUN FOR KIDS! TWO GREAT PROJECTS YOU CAN BUILD

Our Fun-House Mirror (right) and Kids' Art Easel (page 86) will bring smiles all around when you unveil them in front of the little ones. We built and kid-tested both projects, so we know they're winners! Put yours together in a weekend or two.

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: ENJOY FOOLPROOF FLOWER BEDS

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ENJOY FOOLPROOF FLOWER BEDS

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: THE ROMANCE OF ROSES

Page: 88

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THE ROMANCE OF ROSES

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: WORRY-FREE WEED CONTROL

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WORRY-FREE WEED CONTROL

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: GARDEN TIP

Page: 88

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GARDEN TIP

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: REDER MAILBOX

Page: 88

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REDER MAILBOX

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: JUST OUT!

Pages: 90, 91

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JUST OUT!

Need a good camera for bad conditions? This camera was made to withstand everything from a day at the beach to an Indiana Jones-style adventure. When rain, snow, or blowing sand or dust might force you to cover up a regular camera, the Minolta Weathermatic Dual 35 will continue to operate. Its tight-sealing O-rings will even allow you to take photos underwater.

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: 8 PRIZEWINNING NEW HOUSES

Pages: 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99

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8 PRIZEWINNING NEW HOUSES

Elegant styling and lots of amenities-- that is what you'll get for your money when you buy a new home today. As the cost of land continues to rise, creative builders are devising new ways to pack more house onto a smaller site.

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: THE ULTIMATE LIVE-IN KITCHEN

Pages: 100, 101, 102, 103

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THE ULTIMATE LIVE-IN KITCHEN

Better Homes and Gardens magazine, in cooperation with The Frigidaire Company, presents the 1988 Idea Kitchen-- a showcase of innovative products and elegant design.

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: FROM BOXY TO BEAUTIFUL

Pages: 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109

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FROM BOXY TO BEAUTIFUL

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: PET DENTAL CARE

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PET DENTAL CARE

Veterinarians report that by the age of six years 90 percent of all cats and dogs suffer from some form of dental disease.

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTEST!

Pages: 146, 147

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HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTEST!

If you're making your home bigger, better, or more beautiful, you could be a winner! We're searching America for the freshest, smartest ideas in home fix-ups. Large or small, if your project has pizzazz-- this contest is for you!

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: EDIBLE LANDSCAPING

Pages: 148, 149, 150, 151

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EDIBLE LANDSCAPING

When you're planning your landscape, don't forget to mix in some of your favorite herbs and vegetables. Many crops, like lettuce, cabbage, chive, dill, eggplant, basil, pepper, Swiss chard, and kale, are as good-looking as they are delicious.

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: HOW TO ORDER

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HOW TO ORDER

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: THE SMART SHOPPERS' GUIDE TO CRUISES

Pages: 154, 157, 159

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THE SMART SHOPPERS' GUIDE TO CRUISES

You'll never find a better time to set sail on the cruise vacation of your dreams. With so many discounts around, there's really no excuse to pay full price for a cruise.

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: BRINGING HOME A NEW BABY

Pages: 160, 164

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BRINGING HOME A NEW BABY

Here's a scene that occurs all too often: The beaming parents of a newborn child bring their baby home from the hospital. When they open the front door, out bounds Bluto, their 300-pound Great Dane, tail wagging and ready for action. Oops!

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Better Homes & Gardens February 1988 Magazine Article: Shopping editor's choice

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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 February 1988 Magazine Article: THE MAN NEXT DOOR

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THE MAN NEXT DOOR

"You know your kids have outgrown childhood," observes Liz Randall, mother of five, "when you realize it's been several weeks since you washed the peanut butter off the light switch plates."

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