Lifestyle Columns
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High heat key to amazing baked potatoesJul 14, 2011 12:00 am - By Alicia Ross with Beverly Mills For years, Beverly and I tried to figure out how to duplicate the potatoes at our favorite steakhouse, with the skin a little crunchy a...
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Home inspector: If home inspector missed problem, do we have a claim?Jul 13, 2011 11:00 pm - Q. Last week, we replaced our old, leaky water heater, but there was a huge additional expense. The plumber said our exhaust flue didn't meet code. It was installed ...
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Cooking challenge recipes rolling inJul 12, 2011 12:00 am - Boy, am I impressed! The number of people who entered the Daily Herald Cook of the Week Challenge in the first few days and the caliber of their recipes have reinforced ...
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Sensible road-trip snacksJul 11, 2011 11:00 pm - Summer offers a great time to hit the road with friends or family. But from disruptions in your sleep schedule to changes in your diet, a long road trip can wreak havoc ...
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Soup diet ahead for octogenarian?Jul 11, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I've been reading your articles for years. I hope that you may have some guidance for me. I had my first heart attack in 1978 at the age of 47½, and had triple by...
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It's calories vs. content when it comes to dietJul 11, 2011 12:00 am - It's probably safe to say that most of us realize the importance of managing calories. Eat too many calories and you'll gain weight; restrict your calories and you'll lo...
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Aunt finds inner pettiness over godparent choiceJul 10, 2011 12:00 am - Q. We just got an invitation to the baptism of my seventh nephew on my husband’s side. Once again we were not considered as godparents. I feel snubbed. My husband ...
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On the road: Explore eight great Indiana townsJul 10, 2011 12:00 am - Eight great towns Visit Hamilton County, Ind., and you get the best of eight towns in one weekend. Just minutes north of Indianapolis, the area features the towns o...
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Rental forum: A win-win way to break leaseJul 10, 2011 12:00 am - Q. We have been renting an apartment for nearly two years. When our lease expired last fall, we signed a new 12-month lease that runs through October. Currently, our...
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Home repair: Seal or replace black-spotted deck?Jul 10, 2011 12:00 am - Q. Five years ago our deck was enlarged using composite decking, Home Depot brand. The deck is at ground level on the west side and gets a fair amount of sun. In the...