Lifestyle Stories from May 6, 2012 (Change date)
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Under the hood: Replace parts in pairsMay 06, 2012 5:56 am - Have I ever written about the importance of maintenance? Just kidding; it seems that’s probably my favorite topic. I am writing this column from Camp Paradise in the Upp...
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Home repair: There’s no clear winner when choosing floor varnishMay 06, 2012 5:35 am - Q. We are planning to hire professionals to refinish our hardwood floors. They were originally finished long ago with an oil-based polyurethane varnish. Now we are havin...
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$ensible home: Tips on choosing a skylightMay 06, 2012 5:30 am - Q. I want to reduce my electric bills, especially with the upcoming summer’s air-conditioning costs. I thought about installing a skylight or tubular skylight so I need ...
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Ask the plumber: Throw a curve into bathroom remodeling jobMay 06, 2012 5:00 am - Q. We’re doing a good-sized remodeling job in our bathroom. It won’t be a complete gut job, but we are changing all the fixtures, including the bathtub. But we...
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Law talk: Deed in lieu of foreclosure usually releases owner from debtMay 06, 2012 5:00 am - Q. I enjoyed your article regarding how to get out of a bad mortgage. I was a victim of a mortgage fraud perpetration and got stuck holding the bag with four homes in 20...
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Home fix: Broken sewer pipe contaminates soilMay 06, 2012 5:00 am - Q. I have an older home with a bothersome smell. After maneuvering into the dirt crawl space under the house, a broken pipe was discovered. It had probably been leaking ...
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Stormy waters rocks both spouses; seek outside helpMay 06, 2012 4:00 am - Q. I'm depressed about the direction my professional life has taken. I feel like I could cry at any moment. I need a warm word or a hug. I get this kind of support from ...
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My boring backyardMay 06, 2012 1:00 am - We have been in our home for 13 years and I would love nothing more than to have a comfortable backyard that I can entertain in. I would love to have birthday parties an...
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Do you see a waterfall?May 06, 2012 1:00 am - We have done SO much work in our yard over the past 20 years! But along came kids and our time (and energy) is gone and we never got to the beautiful rock waterfall/brid...
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Clueless in WarrenvilleMay 06, 2012 1:00 am - As first-time homeowners, we purchased this 1947 Cape Cod which was under despair. A lot of blood, sweat and tears went into cleaning up the yard to get it to the point ...