Lifestyle Columns
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Super Handyman: When weatherproofing, don’t neglect the garageNov 17, 2011 11:30 pm - If you have weatherproofed your home, then you might be thinking you have finished your chores for the winter — but not so fast! What about your garage? Protect your car...
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The nation’s housing: It’s a matter of appraisalNov 17, 2011 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON — How do you fight back when an appraiser — often from another city working for a low fee on behalf of a big bank — wrecks your sale, purchase or refinancing ...
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Bill offers visas to foreign property buyersNov 17, 2011 11:00 pm - A controversial plan on Capitol Hill would let most foreigners who invest at least $500,000 in U.S. residential real estate automatically get the right for themselves an...
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Be thankful for pumpkin breadNov 16, 2011 10:00 am - Today's recipe is a beautiful example of what it truly means to be thankful. My friend, Pauline Byron, is originally from Holland and grew up in South Africa. She moved ...
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Local turkey expert puts advice in the palm of your handNov 16, 2011 5:00 am - Whether you need to know the best ways to defrost a turkey or want to chuckle over holiday mishaps that aren't your own, you now can do so on your iPad. “Talk Turkey to ...
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Diabetes dilemma for the holidaysNov 15, 2011 10:00 am - Either irony or design places Diabetes Awareness month in November, just as many still full of Halloween candy are preparing for the season of eating that includes Thank...
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Why are you yawning?Nov 14, 2011 5:00 am - Q. I've been yawning a lot lately, and it got me thinking about what causes this phenomenon. Does anyone know why we yawn, and do you have any idea why yawns seem to...
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Ramp up workout with plyometric trainingNov 14, 2011 5:00 am - This month's workout takes advantage of both the muscular toning and cardiovascular endurance effects associated with plyometric training. Plyo training is a quick and e...
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Husband needs an emotional connection to wifeNov 14, 2011 12:00 am - Q. My wife and I have been married 15 years. We are both in our mid-40s with kids under 10. She is a stay-at-home mom, and I have a steady, above-average-paying job....
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Green tea may boost flu protection in kidsNov 13, 2011 10:00 pm - The flu season is upon us and our front-line defense, the flu vaccine, does not protect us 30 percent to 40 percent of the time (sometimes more). However, a recent medic...