Lifestyle Stories from June 5, 2011 (Change date)
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Ads, planning crucial to successful yard saleJun 05, 2011 6:30 am - NEW YORK — Many people see spring and summer as a time to de-clutter and clean house, and they’re glad to make a few bucks selling the extras. But there are more and les...
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Treasures in your attic: Hooked rug’s value is in sentimentJun 05, 2011 1:00 am - Q. This hooked rug measures 30 by 38 inches. A label on its back reads “Mountaineer’s Cabin,”” with an address of Heritage Rugs, 54 Irving Ave., Providence, R.I. The...
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Kohl butterfly exhibit captures kids' interestJun 05, 2011 1:00 am - For the third year in a row, kids can get a close-up look at Illinois' state insect at Kohl Children's Museum's “Watch Us Grow: Monarch Butterflies” exhibit, which runs ...
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Be prepared when traveling with kidsJun 05, 2011 1:00 am - Last week, while waiting in line to pass through security, I watched a major meltdown. Not the nuclear reactor type, although that crosses my mind every time Homeland Se...
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Tours build interest in Chicago's architectureJun 05, 2011 1:00 am - I'm on the el, rumbling past building after building, 20 feet off the ground, when a little voice in my left ear says, “OK, just before we turn the corner, be on the loo...
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On the road: American idols circa 1900Jun 05, 2011 1:00 am - Return to 1900 in Rockford Meet Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley, the Rough Riders, Mark Twain and other turn-of-the-century personalities at the 1900 America Chautauqua ...
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Law talk: Discovering offer was for short sale stops buyer in his tracksJun 05, 2011 1:00 am - Q. Last week I viewed a home. I liked it and wanted to make an offer on this home. I did not know this home was a short sale, was not informed of this and, had I kn...
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Boyfriend stymied over her past adulterous affairJun 05, 2011 12:00 am - Q. My girlfriend and I are at an impasse. Before we were together she had a yearlong relationship with a married man. She says she regrets it, but insists on defendi...
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Ask the plumber: Faucet installation has homeowner up against the wallJun 05, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I can use some advice from a pro since I think I got in way over my head on this one. I promised my wife I would remove our old beat-up vanity, sink and faucet. S...
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In remodeling, details matter as much as square footageJun 05, 2011 12:00 am - Smart renovation designs can avoid room additions
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