Lifestyle Stories from August 26, 2012 (Change date)
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Ask the plumber: A tub filler can deliver an extra flow of waterAug 26, 2012 5:05 am - Q. I’m a pretty handy guy, but not a professional plumber. So even though I can work with tools, I need some guidance on how to deal with plumbing fixtures. We have a se...
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Mortgage complicated by husband and wife’s breakupAug 26, 2012 5:00 am - Q. I got divorced about 10 years ago and moved out of town. My husband stayed in our home and was responsible for all the payments. I have now moved back and am attempti...
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Buffets offer versatility in dining room and beyondAug 26, 2012 5:00 am - The best thing about buffets is they are an ideal addition to just about any room in your home. Here are some quick tips on how to pick and use a buffet to add style to ...
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How gardens help students growAug 27, 2012 3:15 pm - DALLAS — Gathered in the large garden behind an elementary school here, a group of kindergartners watched as their teacher snipped some basil, let them smell the leaves,...
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‘Street creep’ can damage driveways, especially on downslopesAug 26, 2012 5:00 am - Q. We are purchasing a house in a nice new subdivision, but the house is at the lower end of a cul-de-sac. I have a friend who is the friend of a home inspector, and he ...
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Holograms raise afterlife issues for celebsAug 27, 2012 6:26 am - LOS ANGELES — When Tupac Shakur rose from the stage in the California desert earlier this year, it was not only a jaw-dropping resurrection, but also the beginning of a ...
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It takes a village to teach a rude child mannersAug 26, 2012 2:20 am - Q. My best friend’s daughter, 10, is a little (twit). She never smiles at you, and if she deigns to speak to you, it is a one-word answer spoken with hostility. When I w...
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