January 1990

A YARD SALE FOR LOVE AND MONEY

Remember The Great American Yard Sale I told you about in our September issue? About 135 of our Better Homes and Gardens® real estate member firms all around the country held yard sales on September 16th to raise money for The Better Homes Foundation.

REDECORATING A '50s RANCH '90s STYLE

Once running on empty, this room is cruisin' at top speed again. The fuel? White paint and fresh furnishings. Tune up your dated decor with these tactics:

HOME STYLE

What lies ahead in the '90s? A little romance? Changes in your lifestyle, perhaps? We've pulled out our crystal hall to make a few predictions.

INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL

The International Children's Festival, held at downtown Seattle Center, dishes up a rich smorgasbord of the lively arts in portions any kid-- or parent-- can savor.

SLIP-COVER CHIC

You can't tell this seating group by its cover. With fresh fabric, our Butterick slipcover patterns, and a bit of stitchery, these everyday furnishings went to the top of the best-dressed list wearing two of the hottest looks in home fashion today. In need of a change of scenery at your place? Give your furniture the slip!

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PLASTER PERFECT

Whether or not you realize it, your house fidgets on its foundation. That eventually causes hairline or larger cracks on interior plaster walls, usually running diagonally from corners, doors, or windows. Here's how to face-lift those fractious fissures.

FIRE FIGHTERS

For safety's sake, every home needs a fire extinguisher. But if the nitty-gritty of choosing one leaves you cold, take a look at our red-hot guide.

PERFECT-FOR-PARTIES KITCHEN

Frequent hosts Bob and Judy Sullivan turned a tiny kitchen and little-used family room into one big entertaining-- and family get-together-- space.

INCOME TAXES

The sooner you get started with tax strategies, the more control you have over potential savings. One or more of the following suggestions could fit your tax situation nicely:

OUR PICKS FOR 1990

Every summer we grow a variety of award-winning flowers and vegetables and measure their performance in our Test Garden. Here's our report card for 1990.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

FOLK ART CHICKENS

Cock-a-doodle-do-it! Feather your nest with one of our whimsical chicken pillows and a plucky little tea cozy. These folksy farmyard friends are sure to smooth the feathers of almost any staunch old bird.

GARDENER'S Almanac

Drought and diminishing water resources have been growing national concerns. To combat the crisis, the Denver Water Department in 1981 introduced the xeriscaping concept.

Better Homes and Gardens 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

"The problem with today's kids," contends Ned Carter, "is that they spend more time reading T-shirts than they spend reading books."