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

Fiberoptic Threads Turn Subs Into Hunters
13
Submarines (Optical equipment), Fiber optics, Periscopes
Floorcloths and Linoleum
32
Linoleum, Floorcloths, Vinyl flooring
Back to the Future
36
Sports cars (Rating)
Homeowner's Insurance
38
Insurance, Homeowners'.
The Flavor of CES.
42
Consumer Electronics Show
Easy Kitchen Island
95
Kitchen islands
Undercabinet Lighting
98
Fluorescent lighting
High-tech Countertop
102
Countertops
New Appliances
104
Kitchen utensils and appliances
Sink, Disposer and Dishwasher
108
Dishwashers (Installation), Sinks (Installation), Refuse disposers (Installation)

Anatomy of a Boat Test
46
Fishing boats (Rating)
Earth Day, Then and Now
54
Mission to Planet Earth (Project), Earth Day
Car Bizarre
57
Luigi Colani (Swiss industrial designer.); 1928-, Automobiles, Experimental
Making Waves
60
Jet skis (Rating)
Motown Midyears
64
Automobiles
Deep Flight
70
Deep Flight (Submersible)
Flights of Fantasy
73
Airplane models (Control)
Chevrolet Lumina
77
Automobiles
Reminted Gold
80
Sound recordings (Reissues)
Kitchen Remodeling
83
Kitchens
Electrical Update
89
Electric wire and wiring
Room Preparation
91
Kitchen cabinets
Wire Storage Racks
93
Shelves and racks
Oven, Cooktop and Microwave
110
Microwave ovens, Stoves
New Doors and Drawer Fronts
111
Kitchen cabinets
Tip-out Compartments
112
Kitchen storage
Floor Preparation
113
Tile laying, Kitchens (Floors)
Tile Floor
114
Tile laying
Appliance Trim Kits
116
Kitchen utensils and appliances
The Cost
118
Housing finance
Passing Your State Inspection
121
Automobiles (Inspection)
Have Camcorder, Will Travel
127
Camcorders (Rating)
Widescreen TV.
128
Advanced compatible television
Toyota MR2
130
Sports cars (Rating)
Batteries are Included
134
Automobiles, Electric

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