Lifestyle Stories from December 2, 2012 (Change date)
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On the road: Head Northerly to Polar Adventure DaysDec 03, 2012 2:01 pm - Chicago Cold play Northerly Island is the perfectly named place for a day of outdoor winter activities courtesy of the Chicago Park District's eighth annual Po...
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AC units in windows need winter protectionDec 03, 2012 5:23 am - Q. Should I cover my window air conditioner? I have no one to help and wonder if I can do this myself. I’m a senior citizen. What type of cover should I buy, and how do ...
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Short trips still tough on engineDec 02, 2012 3:14 pm - Q. I had a fuse replacement done at the dealer where I bought my new 2008 Elantra in October, 2007. I lost remote control, map lights and overhead lights, etc. After the...
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Zone control systems adjust ducts, room temperaturesDec 02, 2012 4:20 am - Q. Some rooms in our house are too hot or too cold and someone is always complaining. What can we do to even out the room temperatures to keep everyone happy. Will doing...
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Bridge-style faucet makes splash in kitchenDec 03, 2012 6:04 am - Q. I’m going to install a new kitchen faucet and sink in the near future. I’m looking at the new bridge-type faucets. When did they come on the scene, how are they insta...
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Growing animal rescue group the work of teen actorDec 02, 2012 6:27 pm - LOS ANGELES — The person behind one of the country's fastest-growing animal rescues can't even vote yet. And neither can most of the people leading its 10 chapters acros...
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How to keep snow, animal damage to a minimumDec 04, 2012 5:05 am - As winter approaches, the major outdoor gardening tasks will be removing snow and monitoring for animal damage. Install protection now for plants that are likely to be ...
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Valuing a collectible from the 1888 presidential campaignDec 07, 2012 11:04 pm - Q. I had my granddad's silk handkerchief framed under glass. (I hope it was not glued down.) On the bottom is printed, “PATENTED June 28, 1888, A.S. Rosenthal & Co. N.Y....
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More buyers drive sales of RVs in 2012Dec 03, 2012 6:04 am - LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The RV industry's recovery from the Great Recession has picked up speed. Recreational vehicle makers are churning out higher numbers of travel trailers...
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“Doc McStuffins' tops 'Dora' among preschoolersDec 03, 2012 9:53 am - LOS ANGELES — Walt Disney's “Doc McStuffins” has emerged as the top-rated cable TV show for preschoolers, taking viewers from Viacom's children's networks and its long-r...