September 1990

DECISIONS, DEADLINES, DELAYS, AND DETERMINATION

My wife and I are planning an addition to our house-- a modest project compared to what we show monthly in this magazine. But, already, the process is driving us both a little nuts. There's the worry about the cost, the hassle of getting someone to do the work, and, worst of all, the endless decisions.

LANDSCAPING

For years we've been telling you that it's easy to revive an ailing yard with a little commonsense landscaping. To prove that claim, I worked with a local landscaper to improve my own ordinary backyard. Here's how we created a fresh new look.

TRIUMPHANT TULIP

HOW TO SWEETEN THE POT(ATOES)

GOOD NEWS FOR GARDENERS

NEW VIDEO

A FLOOD OF IDEAS FOR A RAINY DAY

BOOKS THAT BARK

A STUDY GUIDE FOR MOM AND DAD

SEAT-OF-YOUR-PANTS BACKPACKS

TODAY'S LESSON: OUR ENVIRONMENT

HIGH NOTES FOR KIDS WITH KEYBOARDS

GET THOSE COLLEGE APPLICATIONS OUT OF THE WAY TODAY!

JUST SAY NO, DOC

HANES HELPS US HELP HOMELESS FAMILIES

COOL CARRYALLS FOR LUNCH

EDUCATIONAL TRIPS YOU CAN REALLY DIG

DIAL 1-800 FOR EDUCATION

Young Author, Young Author

STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMS THAT PASS THE TEST

HOME OF THE YEAR

ROOM ARRANGING MADE EASY

ONCE UPON A TIME, ROOMS WERE AS PREDICTABLE AS THE I.R.S. IN THE SPRING. YOU ATE IN THE DINING ROOM, PLAYED IN THE FAMILY ROOM, AND RESERVED THE LIVING ROOM FOR COMPANY. TODAY'S OPEN FLOOR PLANS AND DO-IT-ALL GREAT-ROOMS MAKE THOSE OLD ROLES OBSOLETE. WHAT'S NEW: CHOOSING AND ARRANGING FURNITURE TO MAKE ANY SPACE LIVE THE WAY YOU NEED IT TO. WANT TO MAKE NEW ARRANGEMENTS AT YOUR PLACE? STUDY THESE ROOMS, THEN GET OUT THE GRAPH PAPER (OR ORDER OUR KIT).

FRESH FROM THE FARM

By cracky! We've gathered a Grade-A collection of corny creatures and country crafts that'll yield a bounty of gift and decorating ideas.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

With each recipe, we give 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.

MEGA-MILEAGE MOTORING

Environmentalists are urging Americans to drive less, to walk, bicycle, or use public transit more. Yet few of us drive more than we have to, good public transportation is rare, and only a handful of us are close enough to walk or bike to work.

MEXICO

Mexico entices visitors with historical cities, Indian pyramids, and beaches lined with palm trees.

SHOPPING HOW TO ORDER

Shopping editor's choice

Discover the ease and pleasure of shopping by mail. Order from the convenience of your own home with complete confidence.

THE MAN NEXT DOOR

The changing seasons in our city offer a never-ending panorama of colorful scenes and sounds, but among the most welcome to young mother Liz Randall is the September sight of the children skipping off to school.