Lifestyle Stories from February 22, 2014 (Change date)
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Contact warranty company before making repairsFeb 22, 2014 11:05 pm - Q. We bought a home in June. The previous owner threw in a home warranty, but we insisted on a home inspection and the seller agreed to one recommended by our agent. The...
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Spring's rosy glow is sophisticated and surprisingFeb 28, 2014 9:50 am - This spring, pinks are popping up all over home decor - the softer versions soothing and nurturing, the bright ones bouncy and vivacious. Warm pink light can be flatteri...
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Water's high acidity requires a specialist's attentionFeb 22, 2014 11:05 pm - Q. Our house was built in 1967. It's an all-electric house. Over the years, we've been having a problem with corrosion on the hot-water fittings, mostly around the fauce...
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Wheaton dad to run in hopes daughter can walkFeb 25, 2014 7:39 am - With their daughter's fifth birthday just two weeks away, Bill and Jackie Babiarz allow themselves the fantasy of being able to give Cameron just one of the gifts she wa...
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What's hot in travel right now?Feb 24, 2014 11:28 am - It's been a get-me-outta-here kind of winter. People craving a change of scenery or pining for better weather are booking lots of beach vacations now. But they're also p...
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'12 Years a Slave,' 'Scandal' win at NAACP Image AwardsFeb 23, 2014 9:58 pm - LOS ANGELES - "12 Years a Slave" swept the film categories at the NAACP Image Awards with four wins. The historical epic's prizes at Saturday's 45th annual ceremony hono...
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Community breakfast serves those in needFeb 22, 2014 5:05 am - James Darling has been living on the streets of Elgin since his divorce, the death of a parent, and his longtime addiction to alcohol converged in a perfect storm. "Too ...
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The outside of your home needs as much attention as the insideFeb 23, 2014 5:47 am - More people will see the outside of a home than will ever see the interior. Beyond pure vanity, though, maintaining a beautiful home exterior will keep the structure sou...
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Book notes: Stephan Pastis comes to NapervilleFeb 22, 2014 5:00 am - • The Raue Center's Artful Women group hosts a Q&A session with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist/author Mary Schmich from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the Raue Ce...
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Seed catalogs have something for everyoneFeb 23, 2014 5:47 am - A song called “One-Ton Tomato” (a parody of “Guantanamera”), as aired by radio host Dr. Demento in 1980, has stuck mercilessly in my mind ever since, and I recall it eac...
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