Lifestyle Columns
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Condo talk: Community association managers must be licensedMar 02, 2012 11:00 pm - The Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act requires managers of community associations to be licensed. The law is intended to ensure those who say ...
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Super Handyman: Points to remember when making the switch to CFL bulbsMar 01, 2012 11:30 pm - Compact fluorescent lamps — CFLs — are the most popular choice for lighting your home these days. They use about one-third less electricity than a standard incandescent ...
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The nation’s housing: Cooperative effort to slow foreclosures has a tripwireMar 01, 2012 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON — The most ambitious federal mortgage program to date aimed at millions of underwater homeowners is poised to take off in the coming two weeks, yet some key i...
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OK, you just got married. Now what?Mar 01, 2012 11:00 pm - It’s been three or four months since the last guest left the reception. You’ve returned the tux, packed away the wedding dress and (hopefully) you’ve taken that long-awa...
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Home inspector: Faulty inspection of failed roofMar 01, 2012 11:00 pm - Q. Our home inspector failed to disclose that our roof is in deplorable condition. The inspection report says, “Due to the steepness of the roof, we were unable to w...
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About Real Estate: Job change throws a wrench in home buyer’s plansMar 01, 2012 11:00 pm - Borrowing a down payment from a retirement account is a tricky proposition, especially if the buyer changes jobs. Q. Until October, I worked for a comp...
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Going gluten free? Check out upcoming expo in LombardFeb 29, 2012 5:00 am - Meander through the grocery store and the term “gluten free” jumps out in every aisle. In the past few years, we've seen an explosion in the number of products made with...
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Pomegranates may help prevent prostate cancerFeb 28, 2012 11:00 pm - Q. Is it true that pomegranates help prevent prostate cancer? If so, what are some ways to eat them? A. The research showing strongest anti-cancer effects of pomegr...
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Hambone-less split pea soup still satisfiesFeb 28, 2012 5:00 am - When I became a vegetarian 25 years ago, I gave up certain favorite foods including pepperoni pizza, bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwiches and, alas split pea soup. While...
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Applesauce beats out bananas, prune puree as fat substituteFeb 27, 2012 11:00 pm - In a recent Food section, Eat Right, Live Well columnist Toby Smithson shared several insights on how to cut dietary fat. Her suggestions, such as substituting fat-free ...