All Stories from July 21, 2012 (Change date)
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Landlords can only deduct certain expenses from income taxesJul 21, 2012 1:50 am - Q. We bought a house in January. What bills can be deducted from our income tax next year? Our costs are down payment, closing fee, mortgage insurance, house insurance, ...
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Improper insulating can cause firesJul 21, 2012 1:00 am - Q. You have written that it is not possible to insulate over older knob-and-tube wiring in walls and attics. Many states have adopted amendments to NEC 324.4 to allow fo...
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Greek key design appearing everywhere from furniture to pillowsJul 22, 2012 8:16 am - It sounds too good to be true: A design element that works in traditional and modern, casual and formal. But that's exactly what the Greek key motif does. “It's a very c...
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Out, spot: how to combat blackspot on rosesJul 21, 2012 1:00 am - If it’s your rose bush rather than your dog that you’re calling “spot,” then it’s time for action. And getting rid of blackspot — the disease that’s marring your roses —...
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Beacon Point offers sense of community for familiesJul 23, 2012 10:48 am - Two years ago, Reena and Arun Paul sought a family home in a culturally diverse, friendly community in Hoffman Estates. With a 17-month-old son, they also wanted a neigh...
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