Lifestyle Stories from November 9, 2013 (Change date)
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Fix leaky entry doors if you can’t purchase new onesNov 10, 2013 12:00 am - Q. My front door is wood with a window and the back door is metal. They are the original ones and neither is efficient nor airtight. I cannot afford new ones. How can I ...
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Caulking may help gaps in roofNov 09, 2013 11:40 pm - Editor’s note: Henri de Marne is on vacation this week. These letters originally appeared in the column in 2011. Q. I am an elderly widow who needs roof repairs. Light i...
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Decor with built-in electronicsNov 15, 2013 3:56 pm - It’s one thing to have a beautiful, comfy bed. But what if it also included a TV screen, game console and dimmable, color-changing lights? Or say you’ve got just enough ...
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Briana's story: A tale of caution for concussions in women's sportsNov 11, 2013 9:51 am - WASHINGTON — Briana Scurry couldn't be sure if it was the painkillers or the fact that surgeons had just plucked pea-size balls of damaged tissue from the back of her he...
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Far from an afterthought, accessories, lighting help define a roomNov 11, 2013 9:51 am - The finishing touches of a room — like the lighting, ceiling fans, accessories and electronics — are the icing on the cake. They refine the mood of the room created by t...
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CLC Foundation’s annual scholarship gala set for Nov. 16Nov 09, 2013 7:27 am - Friends of the College of Lake County will be “Puttin’ on the Ritz” to raise funds for student scholarships at the CLC Foundation’s annual scholarship gala, the Black an...
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Green club at Jacobs H.S. reaping what it sowsNov 11, 2013 8:42 am - For decades, a greenhouse atop Jacobs High School was a dumping ground for embalmed cats, old television sets and broken equipment. But thanks to a school club, it’s mee...
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On the road: Adler ready to open Winter Sky LiveNov 10, 2013 6:01 am - Chicago Winter Sky Live The Season of Wonder is under way at the Adler Planetarium. The museum celebrates winter with a special sky show that explores the spec...
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Outdoor dining in this weather? Heated bar and restaurant patios make it possibleNov 10, 2013 6:01 am - If you didn't get your fill of outdoor dining and drinking during summer, you don't need to wait for the weather to warm up. Some local spots have gotten creative using ...
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Making the right baby bottle choiceNov 10, 2013 6:01 am - We all know breast is best. But whether you're breast-feeding your baby or giving her formula, most likely that milk will come out of a bottle, at least occasionally. An...
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