Popular Mechanics

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Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.
 

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Contents

New protection for new homes
30
Warranty
Top 20 lures to catch the lunkers
65
Fishing lures, flies, etc
Fabulous phono cartridges: 4 channels and 50,000 Hz
66
Phonograph (Pickup)
'75 imported cars
70
Automobiles, Foreign (Testing)
Big pipe dream comes true at last!
74
Petroleum pipelines (Alaska)
Build a deck--it's the low-cost way to get more room
113
Decks, patios, terraces, etc
PM's stowaway for patio dining
116
Tables
Growing gracefully
120
Indoor gardens and gardening
Hideaways for kitchen and laundry
124
Storage in the home
Big top in your basement
128
Recreation rooms

Let your mower do the yardwork
78
Lawn mowers
No-gas, no-noise power boats
83
Boats and boating
PM owners report
84
Chrysler Cordoba
Plane that makes anyone a pilot
87
Gliders (Aviation) (Rating)
Spring checklist for your motorcycle
92
Motorcycles (Maintenance and repair)
Are you in shape for spring?
101
Exercise
Drill-driven lathe handles light turnings
104
Lathes
Car tune-up bench keeps tools handy
105
Tool boxes, racks, etc
Darkrooms for people who don't have darkrooms
106
Photography (Studios and darkrooms)
Quick care for your electronic ignition system
108
Automobile engines (Ignition)

Common terms and phrases