Lifestyle Columns
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New owners have the right to fixtures like ceiling fansNov 12, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. We recently sold our house and took the ceiling fans that we had bought. But now the new owner wants them back. These did not come with the house. We bought them....
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Association leaders should maintain a multicultural approachNov 10, 2010 10:00 pm - Some pundits suggest that, in retrospect, nothing positive came out of the '60s. As a product of that generation, I would strongly disagree, particularly in one area; to...
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Proposed ban on foreclosures splits Obama from some DemocratsNov 10, 2010 10:00 pm - The president says he's opposed to a plan, backed primarily by fellow Democrats, to institute a nationwide ban on home foreclosures. Q. I am a huge fan of President ...
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Buyer discovers foundation problem hidden behind panelingNov 10, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. We just bought a home and discovered a major undisclosed foundation problem after moving in. The seller insisted on an as-is sale, so we relied on the home inspec...
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What to do at the end of the lawn-mowing seasonNov 10, 2010 10:00 pm - It's hard to believe it's the end of lawn-mowing season again. Yahoo! However, don't put the mower away without doing some basic maintenance, or it might not start next ...
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Child of the women's movement embraces homemaker roleNov 08, 2010 10:00 pm - Debbie Pullaro came of age during a wave of women's rights activism in the 60s and 70s, but that “you can have it all” movement washed right over her. The enduring influ...
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Wraps not always a calorie saverNov 08, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. Is it true that wraps are a lower calorie choice than regular sandwiches? A. At some restaurants, the wraps are lower in calories than the traditional sandwich ...
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Tacos a snap with supermarket shrimpNov 08, 2010 10:00 pm - Fish tacos are all the rage in restaurants, and so we figured most everyone already has a recipe for those. But what about Shrimp Tacos? Sounds like a giant yum, hum? Th...
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Use old canning jars for decorationNov 08, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. I need help with old glass-top canning jars. I was given two boxes of glass-top canning jars. They have the orange rubber seal and the metal that is around and on...
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Kick-the-Can Roast ChickenNov 08, 2010 10:00 pm - ¼ cup kosher salt 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper 1 large bay leaf, crumbled 1 can (12 ounces) beer (any inexpens...