Lifestyle Stories from July 22, 2012 (Change date)
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A chance to search for prehistoric treasuresJul 22, 2012 6:00 am - Imagine being able to uncover a piece of history millions of years old. Scott Williams, director of Exhibits and Science at the Burpee Museum of Natural History in Rockf...
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On the road: Fiesta del Sol heats upJul 22, 2012 6:00 am - Midwest Rhapsodic about all things Nordic Nordic Fest celebrates its anniversary — “Return to the Nest for the 46th Fest” — with food, traditional crafts, a parade, live...
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Fuel gauge malfunctions can be misleadingJul 22, 2012 5:26 am - Q. I hope you can get to the bottom of our Montana problem. When we turn the ignition on, the fuel gauge always reads full, no matter how much fuel is in the tank. While...
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Effort to link North Country, Appalachian trailsJul 22, 2012 5:00 am - WEYBRIDGE, Vt. — The longest hiking trail in the United States stops 40 miles short of its most famous cousin, but a group is trying to bridge that gap. The North Countr...
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Plants thrive in differing growing seasonsJul 22, 2012 5:00 am - One secret makes Susan Brunstrum's garden look more mature than its tender age: She moved 35 bushes and 750 perennials from her old house when she downsized to a 1920s c...
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Home repair: Can solar panels be used to shade a deck?Jul 22, 2012 4:29 am - Q. The narrow cedar slats in the pergola/shade roof we built over our large deck 15 years ago are now peeling, warping, shrinking and deteriorating. It’s a hefty 18-foot...
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Don’t allow tenants to use cleaning deposit as last month’s rentJul 22, 2012 3:19 am - Q. My wife and I moved out of our home last year and rented it to a couple. The property has many upgrades and was in excellent condition when we moved out. The tenants ...
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Homeowner wants to install a shower doorJul 22, 2012 1:02 am - Q. Our master bathroom has had a shower curtain since we moved in. It’s a “shower only” stall and we’ve changed curtains over the years, but now I want to install a glas...
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Before planting, consider vines’ ups and downsJul 22, 2012 1:00 am - Few plants adorn arbors or trellises as beautifully as flowering vines. They also can enhance the landscape with fragrance, provide shade and screen unsightly views. Bu...
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Trouble selling your house? Try burying a saintJul 22, 2012 1:00 am - Don’t look now, but St. Joseph might be buried in your backyard. Not the saint, of course, but a statue of him. Through the years, St. Joseph has become the patron saint...
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