Lifestyle Columns
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Super Handyman: Options for fixing a common problem with drywallJan 12, 2012 11:30 pm - What do towel bars, curtain rods and sconces have in common? They all hang on a wall, which usually is made of drywall, and over time, the screws will work loose and fal...
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Home inspector: Do furnishings compromise a home inspectionJan 12, 2012 11:00 pm - Q. The home I’m buying is occupied by the owners and will remain so until the day before the sale is completed. With all of the furnishings and personal effects cove...
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About Real Estate: Include time limits with purchase offersJan 12, 2012 11:00 pm - Savvy buyers and sellers always insist that an offer or counteroffer for a home expires within two or three days. Q. We put our home up for sale in Oct...
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How to confront ungrateful friendJan 11, 2012 11:00 pm - Q. What is the best way to end a friendship? To back away slowly and quietly, or to be upfront about why you are unhappy? My close friend has become the Patron Sai...
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Skillet cornbread a favorite memoryJan 11, 2012 5:00 am - As I was downsizing for the second time in two years, I had to make some hard decisions about what to keep in the “kitchen equipment department” and what I could leave b...
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How nature-nuture dynamic works for wineJan 11, 2012 5:00 am - Nature and nurture aren't topics limited to biosocial science. They also are hotly debated in winemaking and may determine what you'll drink with dinner tonight. Wine —...
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Make simple substitutions for healthier recipesJan 10, 2012 5:00 am - If your New Year's resolution included a pact to eat healthier yet can't stomach the thought of erasing favorite meals from your menu, you've come to the right place. Mo...
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Get health checked before starting fitness programJan 09, 2012 5:00 am - With the new year comes a new initiative that usually kick-starts some sort of exercise program. Now, we encourage getting your body moving in 2012, but make sure you ge...
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Suffering from arthritis pain? Moist heat works wondersJan 09, 2012 12:00 am - Q. I have a lot of discomfort from osteoarthritis. A friend suggested heat therapy. What is heat therapy, and does it work? A. Yes, heat therapy can help relieve th...
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Without an apology, it’s not always easy to forgiveJan 08, 2012 11:00 pm - Q. Approximately 10 years ago, my wife had an affair with our daughter’s soccer coach. Of the nearly 7 billion people on the planet, she was adamant that she had fou...