Lifestyle Columns
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Capture picture-perfect memories from your vacationFeb 04, 2011 10:00 pm - Last week my husband and I spent the evening at his brother's house watching a slide show of his trip to Paris. Whoever said, “A picture's worth a thousand words,” never...
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High-efficiency furnaces forgo traditional chimneyFeb 04, 2011 12:00 am - By James Dulley Q. The repairman says I need a new gas furnace. He recommends a super-efficient one because my chimney also needs repairs. What are my options for ...
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By Jack Guttentag/Mortgage Professor: Three top problems for mortgage shoppersFeb 04, 2011 12:00 am - By Jack Guttenberg Few mortgage borrowers shop alternative loan providers, despite the extensive system of mandated disclosures that are supposed to help them do exactly...
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By Al Carrell and Kelly Carrell/Super Handyman: Blast off with these pressure-washer tipsFeb 03, 2011 12:30 am - Al and Kelly Carrell A lot of our readers resolve each year to clean their homes, inside and out. That’s a great idea, and with a pressure washer, the outside cleaning c...
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Separate home inspections benefit both buyers and sellersFeb 03, 2011 12:00 am - By Barry Stone Q. I read an article in which you recommend pre-sale home inspections. You explained sellers can hire their own inspector before they put their proper...
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Foreclosure rates expected to rise again this yearFeb 03, 2011 12:00 am - By David Myers The number of homes repossessed by lenders is expected to climb even higher this year after a record level of foreclosures in 2010. Q. I know that a...
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Low-fat foodies for chocolateJan 31, 2011 10:00 pm - Are you a low-fat foodie who loves chocolate? I sure am. Unfortunately, chocolate returns that love with fat and calories. For example, an ounce of Hershey's milk chocol...
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Dates an antioxidant-rich choiceJan 31, 2011 10:00 pm - Q. What are some healthy ways to eat dates? I saw them on a list of good sources of potassium. A. Fresh dates are a good source of potassium and they also score hig...
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Onion Dip scores on Super Bowl SundayJan 31, 2011 10:00 pm - On the biggest day of the football season, you simply must eat in front of the television. That's especially true if you live with football fans, because otherwise you'l...
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Combining finances means sitting down to talk about moneyJan 30, 2011 11:00 pm - Q. My fiance and I just combined our finances. I’m coming into the marriage with a small savings account and a small credit-card debt that I’ll finish paying off in ...