Family Handyman’s Vintage True Value Ad from the ’80s

Mikayla BorchertMikayla BorchertUpdated: Mar. 15, 2022

Family Handyman published its first magazine in 1951. In honor of our 70th anniversary of garden advice and tool recommendations, here is a vintage True Value ad from 1988.

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1988 True Value Garden Tools

To celebrate our 70th anniversary, Family Handyman took a look back at some of our old magazine issues. This vintage True Value add features some of the most essential garden and lawn care products. At just $7, that Green Thumb shovel was a great buy!

For more of our amazing vintage Family Handyman content, visit our 70th Anniversary Page.

Originally Published: December 08, 2020

Mikayla Borchert
Mikayla Borchert
Mikayla is an assistant editor for Family Handyman, specializing in indoor and outdoor gardening, organization and décor. She has one cat and holds a B.A. in English from the University of Minnesota. Outside of work, she likes running, skiing, hiking and tending her balcony garden.