Lifestyle Columns
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Family harmony a factor in children's learningAug 01, 2011 1:00 am - John seemed to be an average eighth-grader until the last few months of the school year. He began having problems — he was inattentive in class, often forgot homework as...
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Flirtation at work leads to unrequited feelingsAug 01, 2011 12:00 am - Q. “Dylan,” a close friend and co-worker, just came clean about his feelings for me. We have had a flirty, slightly risque relationship (like a girl would have with ...
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Mom needs elixir to calm her competitive spiritJul 31, 2011 1:00 am - Q. How do I get over my innate competitive urge when it comes to my sons? The elder will start school next year and while I assume rationally that he can’t be the am...
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On the road: Millennium Park hosts Monday concerts in AugustJul 31, 2011 12:00 am - Chicago Variations on a theme Discover a new wave of music that mixes pop and alternative genres with classical music on Mondays in August in Millennium Park. ...
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Law talk: Lease takes precedenceJul 31, 2011 12:00 am - Q. We rented a small house from a guy about a year and a half ago. We signed a one-year lease and when the year was up, we signed another one-year lease with a small...
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Home repair: Tile shingles rarely used in nthe U.S.Jul 31, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I have been replacing the roofing on most of my house with architectural-grade asphalt shingles, which I hope will outlast me — I’m 75. However, on a recent trip ...
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On homes and real estate: For sale by ownerJul 30, 2011 12:00 am - Q. What happens if I have an agent and I find a house for sale by owner? Does the agent get a commission? A. That depends on what you mean by “I have an agent.” If ...
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Mortgage Professor: When paying points makes senseJul 30, 2011 12:00 am - Editor’s note: This is the third column in a series on how to choose a mortgage. The series is appearing in HomesSaturday. Lenders generally offer borrowers alternative ...
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How to clear a clogged drain, the D-I-Y wayJul 29, 2011 12:30 am - It's funny when a toilet overflows in the movies, isn't it? But in real life, it's rarely anything to laugh about. And neither is a clogged sink or floor drain. Here are...
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Home inspector: Water pipes make mysterious clankingJul 29, 2011 12:00 am - Q. The pipes in my walls make weird clanking noises. The place is about 15 years old, but I moved in recently. Whenever I wash the dishes or use the bathroom sink, I...