Lifestyle Stories from August 19, 2012 (Change date)
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Factors to consider before actively seeking a tenantAug 19, 2012 5:25 am - Q. I have a rental home and can’t seem to find any qualified tenants. Recently, a friend of mine who is also a landlord told me all of his rental properties are full, an...
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Weighing advantages to drop-in versus under-mount sinkAug 19, 2012 5:05 am - Q. My wife and I can’t decide on what type of kitchen sink to get for our new stone countertops. We’re down to choosing an under-mount or a drop-in. The big advantage so...
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Fuel gauge, fuel pump still not connectingAug 19, 2012 5:05 am - I recently received a follow-up question from the driver of a Pontiac Montana minivan whose fuel gauge was malfunctioning, always reading full. I had recommended he use ...
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Summer school students cultivate life lessons from gardeningAug 20, 2012 12:01 pm - A small courtyard tucked away in the back half of London Middle School in Wheeling reinvented itself this year as a vegetable garden, extending learning beyond the class...
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Trusts can fund future trips for heirsAug 19, 2012 5:00 am - Lee Liebman and her family took a $6,000 vacation this year that didn't cost them a dime, thanks to a relative's last wishes. Whether it's trying to make sure that thei...
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Preparation key to getting through power outagesAug 21, 2012 8:03 pm - Don’t wait until the power goes out to start thinking, “Where’s the flashlight?” Power outages are becoming a fact of life around the country, at any time of year. Recen...
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Biking the City by the BayAug 20, 2012 12:01 pm - SAN FRANCISCO — Reveling in the lush green canopy above and savoring the fragrance of eucalyptus trees as we pedaled through the Golden Gate Park Panhandle, we paused fo...
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Energy audit can identify heat-loss culpritsAug 19, 2012 5:00 am - Q. First of all, I would like to thank you for suggesting Amteco TWP wood preservative. I just used the TWP 1500 series on my fence, and it turned out great. I hope it l...
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With ‘friends’ like this, who need enemies?Aug 19, 2012 3:45 am - Q. I have been dating a wonderful, kind, generous and caring man for almost seven years. For whatever reason, my mother harbors resentment for my partner, and has said s...
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