Packing a Punch
When you're preserving family memories, sometimes less is more. By Allison Stacy

MEMORY PROJECTS

Fancy Family Trees
You can create an elegant wall chart to show off your ancestry—just follow these five steps from a professional calligrapher. By Marie Lynskey

Beyond Biology
Does your family tree extend beyond bloodlines? Try these three inspiring ideas to illustrate your blended family. By Amy G. Partain

Pay It Forward
Want to hand down heirlooms your descendants will treasure? Make or buy these 10 easy projects and everyday objects. By Sharon DeBartolo Carmack

Sight and Sound Advice
Before your audio and video recordings deteriorate, take action! Our guide explains how to preserve and enjoy these precious pieces of family history. By Fern Glazer

Cultivating History
Plant a part of your past with these heirloom-gardening tips. By Nancy Hendrickson

FAMILY PHOTOS

Sharper Images
If your old black-and-white photos look blah, use these four quick-and-easy techniques to fix those pics with Photoshop. By Chad Neuman

Photo Foresight
Protect your prints and negatives with expert advice from the author of Preserving Your Family Photographs. By Maureen A. Taylor

HERITAGE ALBUMS

Memory Tip-Off
Take our readers' advice: We spotlight their 20 greatest ideas for creating and preserving your heritage album.

Scrapbook Survival Guide
Your heritage album can outlast you—if you stick to these savvy scrapbooking rules. By Maureen A. Taylor

Archival Expose
Are acid-free products really OK to use with photos? Do digital prints actually fade faster? Discover the truth about safe scrapbooking, as experts examine six archival myths. By Amy G. Partain

Scrapbook Retrospective
Our ancestors created their own unique types of memory albums. We'll show you how to find, identify and save their scrapbooks. By Maureen A. Taylor

BONUS PRESERVATION GUIDE!

Archival Resource Roundup
Our bonanza of Web sites, books, suppliers and more puts the best memory-saving resources at your fingertips.