Lifestyle Stories from March 20, 2012 (Change date)
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How federal capital gains tax worksMar 20, 2012 1:20 pm - Q. I built my house in 1988, and as of 2010, I’ve paid it off. I’m looking to sell and wondering if the capital gains tax break is still in effect. I think I read in one...
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Industry Insider: Fan C FansMar 20, 2012 1:20 pm - Homeowners in the market for ceiling fans these days are most interested in finding stylish, durable and quiet fans with great airflow, said Jessica Malik, co-owner with...
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Conference planned for condo owners, associationsMar 20, 2012 12:53 pm - The Association of Condominium, Townhouse and Homeowners Associations will host a spring conference and trade show from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, at Dru...
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Not everyone should ‘audit’ their house for energy leaksMar 20, 2012 12:12 pm - Green. It’s the color of trees and money. And sometimes, being environmentally conscious costs more money than it should. Experts recommend having an energy audit, an in...
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On the market: Home in Grayslake’s Prairie Crossing subdivisionMar 20, 2012 11:34 am - This lovely, one-story home with a fabulous finished basement in Grayslake’s Prairie Crossing subdivision would be the perfect country retreat for either a family or a r...
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Organizing tips from an expert and amateursMar 20, 2012 12:00 pm - Professional organizer Rachel Strisik shares five organizing fundamentals: It’s better to take it slow. “People will say, ‘I want to organize my entire bedroom,’ but tha...
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Multipurpose MarinaraMar 20, 2012 6:01 am - ½cup extra virgin olive oil 10 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 cups onions 1 can (28 ounces) San Marzano tomatoes 1 can (28 ounces) tomato purée Water 2 teaspoons sugar 1...
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Italian-Style Stuffed PeppersMar 20, 2012 6:01 am - 6 medium-sized bell peppers (any color) 2 pounds bulk Italian sausage ½ pound ricotta cheese 12 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 1 can (14.5 ounces) tomato sauce 1½ cups of m...
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Party like 'Mad': Toast Don Draper's return with classic cocktailsMar 23, 2012 6:33 am - Does Don Draper do finger food? Judging by the first four seasons of TV's popular "Mad Men" show it doesn't seem likely unless we're talking about a belt of bourbon with...
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'The Show' still swinging for the fencesMar 23, 2012 6:30 am - No video game can duplicate the drama of the end of the 2011 Major League Baseball season. You remember: The historic collapse of the Red Sox. The Rays' late-inning reco...