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Better Homes & Gardens May 1989 Magazine Article: OUR KIND OF ARCHITECT

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OUR KIND OF ARCHITECT

I've always had a sort of love-hate relationship with architecture and architects. I love wonderful houses and grand buildings. I admire the famous architects-- Sullivan, Mies van der Rohe, I. M. Pei-- but, I also get very irritated with buildings that don't work very well for the people who use them and with architects who put aesthetics before practicality.

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1989 Magazine Article: BED AND BREAKFAST FOR BIRDS

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BED AND BREAKFAST FOR BIRDS

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1989 Magazine Article: TINY TOOLS FOR YOUNG SPROUTS

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TINY TOOLS FOR YOUNG SPROUTS

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1989 Magazine Article: Willow In the Wild

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Willow In the Wild

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1989 Magazine Article: COUNT ONLY SUNNY HOURS

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COUNT ONLY SUNNY HOURS

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1989 Magazine Article: CATCH A SUMMER BREEZE

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CATCH A SUMMER BREEZE

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1989 Magazine Article: Carefully Choreographed Chaos

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Carefully Choreographed Chaos

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1989 Magazine Article: A CUT ABOVE THE REST

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A CUT ABOVE THE REST

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1989 Magazine Article: Flowers of a Color Bloom Together

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Flowers of a Color Bloom Together

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1989 Magazine Article: HELPING HOMELESS FAMILIES

Pages: 27, 28

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HELPING HOMELESS FAMILIES

MORE GOOD NEWS ABOUT WHAT WE'RE DOING

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1989 Magazine Article: SUPER WOOD FROM DOWN UNDER

Page: 37

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SUPER WOOD FROM DOWN UNDER

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1989 Magazine Article: CAMPUS CRIME

Pages: 40, 42, 43

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CAMPUS CRIME

On many American campuses, violence and crime are as much a part of life as final exams. Students and parents need to know about this alarming trend, and how to avoid becoming victims.

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1989 Magazine Article: OVERCOMING INFERTILITY

Pages: 44, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50

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OVERCOMING INFERTILITY

Our son Ben began, I suppose, the night MASH ended. I was watching the last minutes of that TV show's moving final episode when Jane, my wife, burst through the front doorway in tears, and wailed about trying again to get pregnant. Sometimes they come as spiders, sneaking up your legs. Just as often, they are kitties, climbing on your back. Regardless of the mode of attack, the outcome is always the same-- a group hug followed by some playful tickling with our giggling 2-year-olds.

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1989 Magazine Article: DECK OUT SOME SUMMER SPACE FOR SUNNING, DINING, JUST PLAIN RELAXING

Pages: 55, 57, 58, 60, 61, 62, 63

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DECK OUT SOME SUMMER SPACE FOR SUNNING, DINING, JUST PLAIN RELAXING

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1989 Magazine Article: ARTFUL GARAGE CONVERSION

Page: 64

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ARTFUL GARAGE CONVERSION

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1989 Magazine Article: BAY-WINDOW BATH

Page: 73

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BAY-WINDOW BATH

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1989 Magazine Article: DISPOSING OF FLAMMABLES

Page: 77

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DISPOSING OF FLAMMABLES

Many remodeling projects leave you with unused products that are flammable and toxic. Use these disposal guidelines.

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1989 Magazine Article: COPING WITH MOLDING

Page: 79

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COPING WITH MOLDING

Moldings are the crowning touch to a room, and easy to install-- until you come to the corners. Here's a tip on a saw and a technique that carpenters use to fit those wily curves together.

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1989 Magazine Article: AFFORDABLE Style

Pages: 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90

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AFFORDABLE Style

"We're ordinary people who find beauty in ordinary things. The challenge? What can we put together today that will make us feel at home?"

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1989 Magazine Article: WHAT YOU WANT IN A NEW HOME TODAY

Pages: 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102

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WHAT YOU WANT IN A NEW HOME TODAY

AMERICA'S TOP FAMILY-HOME AND AWARD-WINNING ARCHITECT SHARES HIS ELEMENTS OF GOOD DESIGN

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1989 Magazine Article: CORNER PANTRY SMALL-SPACE STORAGE

Page: 104

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CORNER PANTRY SMALL-SPACE STORAGE

Think diagonal! If you're stumped for storage space in the kitchen, take a closer look at the corners. This once overlooked 90-degree nuisance became a big, roomy pantry without cluttering up the floor plan.

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1989 Magazine Article: LESS-IS-MORE LOTS

Page: 106

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LESS-IS-MORE LOTS

Today's developers offset rising land costs by building more houses per acre. Does less land mean less livability? Not where good design shapes the plan. Use these pointers to spot the best small-site developments in your area.

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1989 Magazine Article: PERENNIAL PARTNERSHIPS

Pages: 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116

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PERENNIAL PARTNERSHIPS

HOW TO COMBINE PLANTS FOR BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS SEASON TO SEASON, YEAR AFTER YEAR

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1989 Magazine Article: ENERGY-EFFICIENT ENTRY

Page: 118

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ENERGY-EFFICIENT ENTRY

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1989 Magazine Article: INSTALL A HARDWOOD FLOOR

Page: 120

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INSTALL A HARDWOOD FLOOR

Lay a floor in a day or less? To find out, we ordered some bundles of Harris-Tarkett's Long-strip laminated planks and "floated" them on polyethylene foam over a wood subfloor-- a speedy installation system recommended by Harris-Tarkett, Bruce, and other makers.

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1989 Magazine Article: IS YOUR BANK SAFE?

Pages: 124, 125

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IS YOUR BANK SAFE?

With faltering financial institutions so much in the news, you might well be concerned about your money's security. Here's what to look for and what you should do.

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1989 Magazine Article: FLOWERS FOR YOUR TABLE

Pages: 128, 130, 132, 134

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FLOWERS FOR YOUR TABLE

Textural sphagnum moss set into pale blue ceramic tiles creates a "take notice" tabletop for a garden brunch or buffet. Cover your table with a layer of protective cloth, then lay loose tiles in place and intersperse squares of moss. Ordinary wildflowers complement the rustic nature of the small wooden crate.

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1989 Magazine Article: ADOPT A PET!

Page: 172

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ADOPT A PET!

Secondhand dogs come from many places-- animal shelters, the street, a friend who's moving. These uprooted pets have one thing in common: They need special care to surmount the hardships they've endured. Love and sympathy provide a good start.

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1989 Magazine Article: PETS AND RABIES

Page: 175

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PETS AND RABIES

First the good news: Nationwide, rabies cases among pets are half what they were a decade ago. The Center for Disease Control's most recent figures report 557 cases of the disease in pets. The bad news: Rabies outbreaks still occur.

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1989 Magazine Article: NEW-CAR LINGO

Page: 176

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NEW-CAR LINGO

Car ads and brochures are full of phrases and labels reflecting recent technological strides that may baffle the uninitiated. How do you know what you're getting-- or if you want it? You won't always have a choice:

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1989 Magazine Article: 50 FAVORITE FAMILY RESORTS

Pages: 179, 180, 182, 185, 186, 188, 190

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50 FAVORITE FAMILY RESORTS

We searched the country, and here's what we learned: A truly great family resort provides lots of activities for everybody, rain or shine, and a hassle-free atmosphere that lets you really relax. Clean rooms and good food rank high. And, quality service shows in every detail. Choose your own favorite resort from the list we've compiled. The symbols below will help you decide.

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Better Homes & Gardens May 1989 Magazine Article: Shopping editor's choice

Pages: 192, 193, 196, 197

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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 1989 Magazine Article: THE MAN NEXT DOOR

Page: 198

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THE MAN NEXT DOOR

Our friend Lynda Pearce says she never regrets taking a couple years off to care for her new baby. "I thought the crying and whining would drive me crazy at first," she explains, "but my boss eventually calmed down."

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