Lifestyle Stories from August 11, 2013 (Change date)
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Suburbs provide warm welcome on second day of Komen walkJun 06, 2016 12:31 pm - The Chicago area's Susan G. Komen 3-Day walk received a warm welcome Saturday in Mount Prospect as it wound its way through several Northwest suburbs before walkers sett...
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Boundaries, not guilt, the answer to friend’s meltdownsAug 12, 2013 6:24 am - By Carolyn Hax Q. I have a friend who has a meltdown about twice or three times a week. I’ve become her go-to person because we are in the same profession. I’ve reviewed...
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New Ts now school nonuniform ‘uniforms’Aug 12, 2013 6:26 am - NEW YORK — The T-shirt is one of fashion’s most basic items, but even with today’s popular slim cuts, there’s wiggle room to change up the style. That can be pretty impo...
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1,900 mile motorcycle trip across Outback just scratches the surfaceAug 12, 2013 2:30 pm - SYDNEY — Australia has thousands of miles of roads crisscrossing the country's vast Outback. But most travelers miss out on the beautiful sites dotted across the land by...
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Anti-smoking battle moves outdoors as bans increaseAug 12, 2013 1:43 pm - ATLANTA — First it was bars, restaurants and office buildings. Now the front lines of the “No Smoking” battle have moved outdoors. City parks, public beaches, college ca...
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On the road: Air and Water ShowAug 12, 2013 6:26 am - Chicago Air and water extravaganza Flying in an airplane is fun again — when you’re a spectator at the Chicago Air and Water Show, that is. The show, which turns 55 thi...
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Gay marriage ruling prompts straight couples to say ‘I do’Aug 12, 2013 1:43 pm - NEW YORK — No, it wasn’t just an excuse to avoid getting hitched: Some heterosexual couples who postponed their weddings until gay couples had the right to marry are now...
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New kitchen-sink colors making a splashAug 13, 2013 6:15 am - Q. Hello, Ed. I’m a big fan of your column and enjoy reading about new plumbing trends. I’m looking to replace my kitchen sink and change the wall color of my kitchen to...
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Second mortgage usually prevents ‘deed in lieu’Aug 11, 2013 8:03 pm - Q. I want to do a deed in lieu of foreclosure with my mortgage company but I am told I cannot do this because I have an equity loan. Why is that? A. A deed in lieu of fo...
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Staining concrete is often a better option than painting itAug 11, 2013 12:45 am - Q. We have an in-ground pool surrounded by concrete totaling 1,050 square feet. My problem is that over the years, where the winter cover did not protect the concrete (m...
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