Lifestyle Stories from February 11, 2011 (Change date)
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‘Metal of Honor’ roadster now completeFeb 13, 2011 1:34 pm - When we last reported on this olive drab ’32 Ford roadster, the restoration project was coming along but still far from completion (Classic Recollections, Jan. 16). The...
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Financing a fixer-upperFeb 12, 2011 1:43 pm - Larraine Corpuz is buying a home — something she wasn’t sure she would ever be able to do — thanks to a Federal Housing Administration loan program that has been around ...
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A rosy outlook after honeysuckle is named color of the yearFeb 13, 2011 1:34 pm - If you’ve grown tired of the grays, off-whites and earth tones that have dominated the design scene in recent years, you’re in for a treat. Honeysuckle, a bright and vib...
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For kids' sake, don't rush things with new womanFeb 15, 2011 10:31 am - Q. I'm a proud daddy of two little ones who are 5 and 3. My own father abandoned my family when my sister and I were about the same age my kids are now. I barely r...
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From deformity springs beauty in burl wood bowlFeb 12, 2011 12:16 pm - By Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson Treasures in your attic: Q. I found this 18-inch-diameter circular bowl on one of my treasure hunts. The reed trim around the ...
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Vibrant decor, bright ideas liven up a master-bedroom suiteFeb 13, 2011 1:34 pm - From petite framed photographs to full-size furniture, every room of Jenny and Jeff Risch’s St. Charles home features flea-market treasures and hand-me-down heirlooms wi...
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Antiques show to highlight folk art, quiltsFeb 14, 2011 1:34 pm - If folk art or country antiques are your passion, you will want to head to the Northern Illinois Antiques Dealers Association show Saturday, Feb. 19, and Sunday, Feb. 20...
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On the road: 'Horse' exhibit opens at the FieldFeb 12, 2011 4:54 pm - Horses and humans have had a profound relationship for thousands of years that have shaped human civilization. At the Field Museum's new exhibit, “The Horse,” you'll see...
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Mortgage websites often come up short for borrowersFeb 12, 2011 4:52 pm - By Jack Guttenberg The failure of government to fix the deep-seated problems of the home loan market raises the question of whether there is a private initiative that wo...
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Consulting a lawyer is sound, and frequent, adviceFeb 15, 2011 10:31 am - Q. My dad just passed away in October, so my mom is trying to get everything in order for when she passes or has to move into a nursing home. Without involving a l...
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