Lifestyle Stories from October 14, 2012 (Change date)
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Nix the tiki bar, Hawaii tourism gets authenticOct 15, 2012 1:46 pm - HONOLULU — Coconut bras aren't Hawaiian. Neither are grass skirts. Tiki bars? They're from California. Yet they're all among the most recognizable symbols of a Hawaiian ...
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Metal valleys on roof replacements are the best optionOct 14, 2012 5:50 am - Q. Do you have an opinion on open vs. closed roof valleys? I’ve had six estimates done, and all of the higher estimates cite open valleys (with a metal flashed valley), ...
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Fox Valley show offers networking, knowledge about antiquesOct 21, 2012 1:43 am - A well-curated trip back in time is what suburban antiques collector Linda Buehrer is expecting from the 38th Fall Fox Valley Antiques Show. A Windsor chair, a wood carr...
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How to bring long-term tenants up to market rentsOct 15, 2012 6:16 am - Q. My husband and I have been managing a five-unit apartment building for more than three years. One tenant is still paying approximately $260 less than the other tenant...
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Engine oil vapor may cause problemOct 14, 2012 4:39 pm - Q. I own a 2008 GMC Acadia with a 3.6-liter engine. My mechanic noticed oil pooled underneath the air filter. He told me it appeared to come up the air intake hose from ...
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Art in the garden: Colorful shrubs contribute to autumn sceneryOct 14, 2012 5:13 pm - Autumn is alive with the color of changing leaves. Maples and oaks may be at the top of the list but there are also many shrubs with outstanding fall color whose size al...
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No place for nastiness, stubbornness in a relationshipOct 14, 2012 5:13 pm - Q. My boyfriend of two and a half years loves to push my buttons. We are both incredibly stubborn, hate to be wrong, and love to be right. About once a week, a normal di...
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An upscale utility sink can clean up any roomOct 16, 2012 5:47 pm - Q. We have a finished utility room on our first floor between the garage and a small bathroom. The room has the water heater in a corner and we have been using the rest ...
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