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

Cars of the '80s
87
Automobiles
When the terrorists strike
90
Commandos, Terrorists
PM dives with our deadliest missile sub
94
Nuclear submarines
Driving Toyota's new Celica
98
Automobiles, Foreign (Testing)
This tire quiz can save your life
100
Tires, Automobile
Bold new look at a bright new sun
104
Solar energy
Old radios: new turn-on
108
Radio receivers (Collectors and collecting)
Camp/work conversion you can do on a budget
110
Vans, Remodeled
RV '78 camping
112
Recreational vehicles
First-timers test a motor home
116
Campers, Truck (Rating)
Driving the Subaru BRAT.
118
Trucks (Four wheel drive), Trucks, Foreign (Rating)
New add-ons for RVs
120
Recreational vehicles (Equipment)
Latest for tenters and packers
121
Camping (Equipment)
PM owners report
122
Peugeot
Basic cutting with a sabre saw
130
Saws and sawing
PM's gardening and outdoor living guide
135
Gardens and gardening, Home grounds
Turn your above-ground pool into a back-yard resort
137
Decks, patios, terraces, etc, Swimming pools
9 great ways to fence your yard
140
Fences
Gardening with pebbles and rocks
144
Landscape gardening
How to have a greenhouse this spring
148
Greenhouses
Grow under glass to get a jump on the season
152
Seedlings
Lazy man's vegetable garden
156
Vegetable gardens and gardening
How to get the most from your garden tiller
160
Cultivators
How to avoid the 13 most common backyard accidents
164
Garden equipment (Safety measures)
20-step spring tune-up for your garden tools
168
Garden equipment (Maintenance and repair)
9 steps toward a healthier lawn this spring
178
Lawns
Tantalizing tents
218
Tents
Bone-shaking bike-o-mania
224
Bicycles (Collectors and collecting)

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