Lifestyle Stories from February 18, 2011 (Change date)
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Laying out a floor plan for success in decoratingFeb 18, 2011 11:00 pm - Newell Turner, editor-in-chief of House Beautiful magazine, offered decorating advice to readers during an online chat. Here is an edited excerpt. Q. I’m wondering...
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Stuffed Pomeranian a Steiff toy from 1930sFeb 18, 2011 11:00 pm - By Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson Q. I acquired a Steiff animal a few years ago from a relative and wondered how much it might be worth. It is in fair condition a...
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More homeowners updating to open floor plansFeb 18, 2011 11:00 pm - The days of bigger is better and supersizing — not only one’s french fries but also homes, turning them into McMansions — is not that far gone. Although waistlines may s...
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Clarify own values before reaming out boyfriendFeb 18, 2011 11:00 pm - Q. My outlook on dating is very traditional — man courts lady and pays for dinner/drinks, etc. Then, after you figure out you truly want to continue to date, the wom...
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Botanic Garden show to spotlight wild orchidsFeb 18, 2011 11:00 pm - The vanishing habitat of wild orchids is the theme of this spring’s orchid show at the Chicago Botanic Garden. On March 26 and 27, exhibitors, vendors and presenters wil...
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New crop of hybrids blend practicality, aestheticsFeb 18, 2011 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON — Numerous newly hybridized plants are introduced every year with the goal of creating trees, shrubs and perennials that perform well, are hardy, pest-resista...
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Move over mancave: Suburban moms creating rooms of their ownFeb 18, 2011 11:00 pm - They may call it a mom cave, mom’s escape or the estrogen room like Tracy Bischof did when she was the mother of two young sons and needed to retreat from trucks, but wo...
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Adult communities make it easy for residents to keep busy lifestylesFeb 18, 2011 5:00 am - When someone is shopping for a place to spend their active retirement years, often the amenities become more important than the house, townhouse or condominium itself. O...
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Homebuyer tax credit changed between 2008 and 2009Feb 18, 2011 12:00 am - Q. Back in 2008, we received a first-time homebuyer credit of $7,500 on our income taxes. My husband says we need to repay that amount. I say it was a gift from the ...
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