Lifestyle Columns
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'Accident' defense overshadowed by plumber's discoveryOct 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. Recently the toilet in my apartment overflowed. The water poured out all over the bathroom and even into a couple of adjacent rooms. I contacted the manager and h...
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If girlfriend's 'trust meter' is broken, is she right for you?Oct 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. In the car, my girlfriend and I were listening to an advice show. She paused it to discuss the topic, and I talked about my friend “Jen,” who had a struggle with ...
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Keep your garage door opener running smoothlyOct 29, 2010 1:00 am - The invention of the garage-door opener changed life for most of us. It's been around so long now most of us take it for granted. The fact is, they are a luxury when the...
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America's infamous haunted houses still scare up old storiesOct 29, 2010 1:00 am - Some of America's most famous places that are allegedly haunted have been in the news lately. Q. A few months ago, you wrote that the infamous “Amityville House” i...
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A new house needs inspection, even with a home warrantyOct 27, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. We bought a new house from a builder about a year ago. Our agent said we didn't need a home inspection because the home was covered by the builder's warranty. Sin...
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Ward off dining diet bustersOct 25, 2010 11:00 pm - If you've ever headed to a restaurant's website to check on the calorie and fat content of menu items you know that some restaurants (like McDonald's and Applebee's) mak...
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Controlling those candy cravingsOct 25, 2010 11:00 pm - Here's a scary thought: In a few short days there will be more candy in your house than leaves in your yard. How do you manage the mound of candy your children so eagerl...
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Nothing tricky about this pumpkin dessertOct 25, 2010 11:00 pm - Halloween desserts and the bakers who create them fall into two distinctive camps: the devoted spooky crowd and the happy pumpkin fans. Over the years I've leaned toward...
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Cookbooks reveal soul of a cookOct 25, 2010 11:00 pm - If you want to get to the heart and soul of a cook, just browse through her cookbooks. In Paulette Keegan's case, you'll find hearth-and-home collections of recipes, “tr...
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Tame the sweet toothOct 25, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I want to eat healthfully, but sweets cravings are my downfall. What can I do? A. The good news is that healthy eating does leave us with some room for sweets. Y...