Lifestyle Stories from November 28, 2013 (Change date)
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Seller worried about ungrounded outletsNov 28, 2013 11:30 pm - Q. Our home was built in 1971. We bought it from the original owners, and because we knew them, we decided not to hire a home inspector. Now we plan to sell the property...
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Preparing your carpet for holiday guestsNov 28, 2013 11:25 pm - If you are expecting guests for the holidays, then you should be preparing your home. A lot of people take this time to replace worn or stained carpet. But if you are on...
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Homeowners can give thanks for a do-nothing CongressNov 28, 2013 11:20 pm - The federal government is stuck, which might be good news for people who own a house and depend on their tax breaks to get by. Q. Several months ago, you wrote Congress ...
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Foreclosure laws greatly impact speed of housing recoveryNov 28, 2013 11:15 pm - WASHINGTON — Why have many of the local housing markets that were hit hardest during the bust — especially in California — bounced back so vigorously and quickly, with p...
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Neighborhood profile focuses on Apple Country EstatesNov 30, 2013 7:21 am - About 25 years ago while living in Arlington Heights, Harry Wieder and his late wife Dorothy took their kids for a country drive out to the Wauconda Apple Orchard, where...
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Study quantifies increase in animosity after marriageNov 29, 2013 1:12 pm - The harbinger of an unhappy marriage might be your gut. A new study by psychologists found that newlyweds had underlying positive or negative gut feelings about their sp...
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Pope ramps up charity office to be near poor, sickNov 30, 2013 10:32 am - VATICAN CITY — When he was archbishop of Buenos Aires, Pope Francis was known to sneak out at night and break bread with the homeless, sit with them literally on the str...
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Palatine Jaycees open holiday tree sale Nov. 29Nov 28, 2013 3:22 pm - The Palatine Jaycees will be hosting their 56th annual Christmas Tree Sale in the Palatine Park District Aquatic Center parking lot this holiday season to raise funds to...
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Ski resorts indulge in gut-busting, decadent foodNov 29, 2013 5:00 am - Forget that fresh arugula and grilled chicken salad. This season, ski resorts are letting us indulge with a new slate of warm, hearty comfort foods. They might not be th...
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Recycled wine industry materials make unique giftsNov 29, 2013 5:00 am - NEW YORK — Looking to please a wine lover this holiday season? You can always spring for a special bottle or wrap up the latest and greatest corkscrew, but why not play ...
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