Lifestyle Columns
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Heir buying grandpa's house? Get multiple appraisalsNov 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I thought you might be able to steer us in the right direction. My grandfather lives in a nice home on a lake, boat dock, etc. My sister lives nearby and has expr...
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Boyfriend failed the baby-sitting test; what now?Nov 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I am an unmarried male with no kids who has been dating a divorcee with two boys, 6 and 3 (her now ex-husband cheated on her). What age is appropriate for me to b...
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How to carpet over basement slabNov 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. We would like to finish our basement and need your expertise on how to go about it, especially the slab floor. With excellent gravel soil and perimeter footing dr...
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Security deposit issues can be solved in courtNov 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I rented a condominium from a guy a little over a year and a half ago. The lease was for one year and after the year was up, we just kept going, though he raised ...
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Go guide: Cooking show, 'White Christmas', 'Winter Pageant'Nov 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Chicago • Want fries with that? Nearly 150 exhibitors are ready to introduce your taste buds to the latest in main courses, sides dishes, desserts, wine, beer and s...
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Trouble began when lenders couldn't fund their own loansNov 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Last year, I unwisely committed to writing an article on mortgage insurance for an international encyclopedia. When all too soon it became time to deliver, I realized th...
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Preaching school bus driver wins free rentNov 04, 2010 11:00 pm - The Lord works in mysterious ... scratch that. The way this story comes together so perfectly, the obvious happy ending features less mystery than an uplifting offering ...
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Give your oven a tuneup before holidays hitNov 04, 2010 11:00 pm - With the holidays just around the corner, it's time to fire up the oven and start cooking. Even if you aren't the cook, you still might be responsible for firing up the ...
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Be cautious when planning for outdoor security lightingNov 03, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I am interested in adding some outdoor security lighting at my home. I want to do it in the most efficient manner and I don't want to add significantly to night l...
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Bargain hunting for a home inspectorNov 03, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I am buying a home and need to hire a home inspector, but they are so expensive. How can I find an inspector who charges a reasonable price? A. Ho...