Lifestyle Stories from February 3, 2013 (Change date)
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Cut glass etched a place in American historyFeb 03, 2013 4:55 am - Q. I have two pieces of cut crystal that were given to my grandparents as wedding presents in the early 1900s. I have enclosed some photographs. One is a cheese or butte...
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No fear for blind skiers looking for a thrillFeb 05, 2013 9:41 am - WINTER PARK, Colo. — Taking a deep breath, Wally Mozdzierz points his skis down the icy slope and leans forward. He hears the snow crunch and feels the contours change b...
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Easy plumbing upgrades will make a big differenceFeb 03, 2013 4:05 am - Q. I would like to do some upgrades around my house. My question is — although my plumbing system is working properly, what are some easy plumbing upgrades you recommend...
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How to insulate your attic access openingFeb 03, 2013 4:05 am - Q. I just moved into a new house and I went up into the attic to store some holiday decorations. There was no insulation on the access cover or seals around it. Shouldn’...
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Grandpa’s gifts, not love, stopped at age 18Feb 03, 2013 4:00 am - Q. Ever since my two sons were born (now 19 and 16), my father has sent a modest monetary gift on their birthdays and Christmas. He is a wealthy man and although the gif...
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NYC's Grand Central Terminal marks 100 yearsFeb 05, 2013 7:14 am - NEW YORK — Grand Central, the country's most famous train station and one of the finest examples of Beaux Arts architecture in America, turns 100 on Feb. 1. Its centenni...
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Cadavers honored in med student dissection labFeb 05, 2013 5:20 am - GARY, Ind. — When medical students have finished their study and practice on cadavers, they often hold a respectful memorial service to honor these bodies donated to sci...
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Landlord is required to return any overpayment of rentFeb 03, 2013 3:40 am - Q. I rent an apartment on a month-to-month basis and have given 30-day written notice to terminate my tenancy. It will expire on the seventh day of next month. I didn’t ...
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Emerald is color of the yearFeb 04, 2013 8:27 am - When Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Institute, chose the color of 2009, the United States was sinking deep into a recession and the bright yellow of...
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Super Bowl counterprogramming shows ID's irreverenceFeb 04, 2013 5:21 am - NEW YORK — Men might want to take note if their loved one turns to the Investigation Discovery network Sunday for Super Bowl counterprogramming, where a marathon of “Wiv...
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