April 1990

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK

"I WAS IMPRESSED THAT THEY COULD MOVE IN, CLEAN UP, AND HAVE ALL THE NEIGHBORS IN FOR A PARTY SO SOON."

HOME STYLE

Hey, man, it's shades of the '60s all over again, but this time they're like, you know, more subtle. Those Day-Glo pop art daisies have grown into softer, lush, more refined florals that still pack a powerful decorating wallop. Far out.

Make Room For Blueberries

PROPPING UP PERENNIALS

Perennial

DOWN THE GARDEN PATH

LIKE AN ELEGANT FRAME FOR A PRIZED PAINTING, A GREAT GARDEN PATH ENHANCES YOUR LANDSCAPE WITHOUT SCREAMING FOR ATTENTION.

HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST

Helping Yourself Is Sometimes the Best Therapy of All

IN THE LONG RUN

GOING FOR THE AFTERBURN

JUMPING FOR JOY--AND HEALTH

SMART SHOPPING FOR HEALTHFUL EATING

Healthful cooking and eating starts when you shop for family groceries. Through the maze of store aisles, concentrate on the most healthful choices available in each department.

AN UNWELCOME INHERITANCE

MEDICAL MAILBOX

VITAMINS MAY STEM CATARACTS

BRIGHTER OUTLOOK FOR SENIORS

READ THIS, THEN SLEEP

STORE THOSE CONTACTS RIGHT

NOTE TO HOBBYISTS: PIPE DOWN!

Working in a noisy factory causes hearing loss, but not nearly as much as taking part in loud recreation. That's the upshot of a study by William Clark, Ph.D., a hearing researcher at the Central Institute for the Deaf at Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Clark measured the hearing ability of office employees and shop floor workers at three manufacturing plants.

PREGNANT NEWS FOR DADS

THE BENEFITS OF SUMMER CAMP

Developing Your Child's Independence and a Love For the Outdoors

FINDING QUALITY INFANT DAY CARE

Care That's Good For Baby and You

HIGH TECH IN THE '90s

Today's new frontiers, tomorrow's household helpers

1990 HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTEST

We'd love to pin a blue ribbon on your next home improvement project. Whether you're fixing up indoors or out, adding new space or face-lifting the old, your ideas and efforts may rate a top award-- and a feature in our magazine!

BEAUTY AND THE BUDGET

Have a decorating budget that just won't budge? So did the Ruff family. Joni and Jim's solution? Substitute creativity for cash. Come on in and help yourself to their mind-over-money ideas.

THE NEW PREBUILT HOME

NEW HOUSE ON THE BLOCK

Grandma's four-poster will look right at home. So will your VCR. Old and new an merge comfortably when you build your dream home on a vintage street.

EXPANDING A CRAMPED KITCHEN

Property lines or building codes sometimes keep you from adding on needed living space to your home. Michael and Jane Hesch chose some inside maneuvers to solve this problem. The techniques they used to stretch their one-story bungalow and create a new dining area show options that might work for you, too.

TIPS, TOOLS, AND TECHNIQUES

This is your column. It contains the best workshop shortcuts and home maintenance tips that do-it-yourselfers like you have discovered. See the box below for details on how to share your tips.

MASTERING AN ATTIC BATH

Who could feel claustrophobic in this airy little 105-sq.-ft. bath? Check out all the perks the homeowners managed to squeeze into unfinished attic space. With careful planning around rafters, you could do the same.

FURNITURE NURTURE

Fine wood furnishings need more than dusting and polishing-- they need a healthful environment. To avoid unnecessary weathering, aging, or damage, place your precious pieces away from excessive exposure to these natural furniture foes:

ROUTING RADON

YOU MAY HAVE A PROBLEM, YOU MAY NOT, BUT YOU CAN'T TELL UNLESS YOU TEST

HIDE-AND-SEEK TV CABINET

Stumped about what to do with the one-eyed family-room monster, this homeowner employed a century-old tradition--the fake bookfront.

FAN FASHIONS

Take a new look at an old-fashioned, low-tech favorite: the ceiling fan. Today's models come in a variety of updated styles, and bring money-saving comfort into your home.

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.

ANIMAL HOUSE

Pets are people, too! Okay, at least it's fun to treat them as if they are. Here are some functional and just-plain-fun ideas for making your house their home.

HOW TO MAKE YOUR GAS GO FARTHER

By planning your trips and using good driving skills, you can increase gas mileage by as much as 15 percent.

OUR HISTORIC SOUTH

Vacations in the Old South, where our country was conceived and nurtured, combine the charms of yesteryear with modern fun and relaxation. Follow in the footsteps of Daniel Boone, visit cities steeped in tradition, and discover the South's hidden pleasures.

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.

HOW TO ORDER

THE MAN NEXT DOOR

Bill Minchin, noting the old saw about the inevitability of death and taxes, remarks, "All true, but at least you die only once."