Lifestyle Columns
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Weight is causing daughter to suffer — or is it?Mar 12, 2011 11:00 pm - Q. My 20-something daughter is overweight. Doesn't eat right or exercise. Will NOT discuss. But — if we go shopping together, her physical self-loathing is so eviden...
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Negotiations can solve problem of low appraisalMar 12, 2011 1:00 am - Q. Four brothers inherited a 54-year-old home, a “fixer-upper.” A state-certified appraiser says it’s worth $170,000 or a bit more. The gang is upset and wants to li...
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Burnishing is a common problem with paintMar 12, 2011 1:00 am - Q. We read your article about drywall screws and thought you might be able to help us. Our son-in-law helped us with our basement. First, we put on two coats of gray...
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Without qualifying for exemption, forgiven mortgage debt may be taxedMar 10, 2011 2:00 pm - WASHINGTON — With hundreds of thousands of homeowners having negotiated loan modifications or short sales or been foreclosed upon during the past year, the Internal Reve...
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Home inspection negotiations end up being a game of chickenMar 10, 2011 5:00 am - Q. My husband and I are selling our home of 32 years. The buyers made a low offer but we realized it wasn't a great market and we accepted their offer after a little...
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Super handyman: Cleaning a showerheadMar 10, 2011 1:00 am - A lot of showerheads have a variety of spray patterns. You can get everything from a gentle rain to a beating. Sometimes your showerhead can come up with a few spray pat...
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House Detective: Sellers failed to disclose roof leaksMar 10, 2011 1:00 am - Q. We bought our home six weeks ago. The sellers had inherited the property and claimed to know nothing about its condition. After moving in, there was a rainstorm. ...
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A parent's sad tale reveals pitfalls of cosigning for offspring's mortgageMar 10, 2011 1:00 am - Many parents understandably want to help their kids buy a home, but cosigning for a mortgage is a decision that shouldn't be taken lightly. Q. I cosigned a loan appl...
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Desperation Dinners: Kung Pao Chicken gets downsizedMar 07, 2011 11:00 pm - We adore Chinese food, and for years we’ve experimented with trying to duplicate our favorite restaurant dishes at home. Actually? It works a whole lot better than you m...
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Cravings may have emotional, physical tiesMar 07, 2011 11:00 pm - Q. I seem to be craving sweets all the time lately. Do I just need more self-discipline, or what should I do? A. Your increased cravings for sweets could stem from ...