contents
indoors
39
LIFE AT HOME
Refitted space makes a
cottage more welcoming
48
COLOR
Inky blues
56
RENOVATION
A basement becomes
bright living space
62
STYLE MADE SIMPLE
Art above the sofa: how to
arrange it
7 0
MAKEOVERS
Furniture placement for
a problem room
73
LIVING GREEN
Conserve energy, live
healthier, save money
outdoors
7 9
LIVING
Dressing up a plain
suburban deck
8 7
HOW-TO
Maintaining your deck
88
PLANTINGS
Blooming vines take the
garden to new heights
9 5
INSTANT IMPACT
A shade combo with
tropical flair
9 6
YARD GOODS
Rain barrels: Collect
gallons for your garden
100
THEGARDENER
Tools and tips for everyone
who loves to dig
style
111
JULY STYLE
Flowery summer dresses
food
14 9
WHAT’S COOKING
Sauces and seasonings for
great grilling
155
EVERYDAY EASY
Fresh, time-saver dinners
16 0
MIXING BOWL
Our Web site mixes fellow
cooks and recipes
168
AMERICAN CLASSICS
Homemade ice cream
181
WIN MONEY
Enter our monthly
recipe contest
183
PRIZE TESTED RECIPES®
Chicken on the Grill,
Melon Magic
better family
19 0
SUPER-EASY SUMMER
Have fun and save money
close to home
19 6
STEER THEM STRAIGHT
Help your kids learn safe
driving
better money
198
MONEY
Protect yourself against
identity theft
better health
202
HEALTH
Start the day right
All about headaches,
Health for the man in your life
News & know-how
in e v e ry issu e
10
Calendar
12
Between Friends
16
Connecting
2 16
Resources
220
I Did It!
re a d e r sh o p p in g
1 0 9
Reblooming Irises
Even outside,
bouquets in
vases
d re s s th e
ta b le a t Ja n N ie m i°s
b rig h t c o tta g e . “ It°s
fu n to g e t c re a tiv e
w ith an o u td o o r
sp a ce ,” sh e sa ys.
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BEAUTY
Give yourself a
winning smile
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BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS JULY 2009
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