March 1989

A Class of Classy Kids

In our October issue we told you about The Better Homes Foundation, the nonprofit foundation we started to help homeless families, and we asked for your donations.

HOT CRAFTS TODAY

QUILTING TIPS

BEGINNER CROSS-STITCH

CRAFTY TOUCHES

MARKETING KIT

FRAMING TIPS

HELPING HOMELESS FAMILIES

Last October, we told you about The Better Homes Foundation, the nonprofit organization that we created to help homeless families throughout the country. Already, your generosity is hard at work.

LONELY TEARDROPS

The phone doesn't ring and the invitations don't come. If your child is the one without friends, it hurts. But there are ways to help.

EVERYTHING'S BLOOMIN' TULIPS!

EVERYTHING'S BLOOMIN' TULIPS! Breath-of-Spring Accessories for Your Home

ARE YOUR BRAKES SAFE?

THIS SIMPLE CHECKLIST SHOULD BE PART OF EVERY DRIVER'S ROUTINE

YOUR MORTGAGE

HOME-BUILDING HELP

INNOVATION HOUSE

Come on in! Better Homes and Gardens magazine proudly presents its latest 2,000 sq.ft. package of new single-family home ideas. The cost to build: approximately $45 per square foot.

SPARE-ROOM MAKE-OVERS

Z-z-z-z-z.... If your spare room is putting you to sleep, get moving and do something about it. Here's help for two common problems: that catchall guest room (yes, the one with the aging sofa bed and cluttered desk) and the room that looks, well, OK, but lacks something.

FOAM-CORE PANELS

Imagine, for a moment, a home that has no frame. Instead of stud walls sheathed and stuffed with insulation, this house features sturdy structural panels that interlock-- in a matter of hours-- into an energy-efficient shell.

SMALL-SPACE STRATEGIES

No room to grow vegetables? Nonsense! Last spring, I turned an infertile corner of my small, Iowa suburban yard into a productive garden. Raised beds yielded crops in less space than my old flat garden. Read on to learn how my season-and space-stretching ideas can help you in your own garden this year.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

With each recipe we give important nutrition information. The calorie count of each serving and the amount, in grams, of protein, fat, carbohydrate, cholesterol, sodium, and potassium help you keep tabs on what you eat.

CANADA

Canada's cities come alive in summer: clean, safe, walkable, full of things to do. The cities north of the border get their high style from Europe's great urban centers. They pulse with energy like cities in the U.S. And, they have a friendliness that's uniquely Canadian.

PICKING THE PERFECT POOCH

There's a lot more to choosing a dog than just looking into its big brown eyes. Your new pet will share your home for many years to come-- reason enough to spend time making your decision.

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

Now that the new Administration has settled into place, says grumpy Ned Carter, Congress can turn to its two greatest traditional concerns: parking spaces and seniority privileges.