Lifestyle Columns
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Both raw and roasted sweet red bell peppers are rich in nutrientsJun 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. Do roasted red peppers have lower nutritional value compared to raw red peppers? A. Both raw and roasted sweet red bell peppers are rich in nutrients. As with man...
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Commuters not left out of farmers market optionsJun 01, 2010 11:00 pm - By the time your train pulls into the station, there's not enough time to make it to your local farmers market. Yet, if you work in the Loop, you don't have to miss out ...
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Three ways Danish mortgage market trumps U.S.May 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Editor's note: This is the fifth column in a seven-part series. The housing finance system of the U.S., once viewed by many as a model, is now a shambles. The underwrit...
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Price, rather than 'fresh listing,' is top factorMay 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. We feel like our home has been languishing on the market. Lately, we've had few open house visitors. Our property has been on the market since January. Should we ...
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Insulation tips to finish off your basementMay 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I am interested in your opinion on the best way to insulate an unfinished basement before we set out to finish it (both floors and walls). We live in a new house ...
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Tenants can become problems in any multifamily communityMay 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. In a past article you discussed a landlord's responsibility with regard to handling nuisance tenants at a Section 8 community. I have a similar problem, but this ...
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Cousins both must take responsibility for drug addictionMay 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I recently saw relatives with whom I have not been in contact for at least 25 years. When we were teenagers, I introduced them to pot. They then went on and tried...
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Assurances from Realtor shouldn't outweigh inspectionMay 27, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. Our son just made an offer on a home. The sellers and their agent say the house was "built to code," but they won't say whether the addition was built with a perm...
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How are you doing on your spring-cleaning to-do list?May 27, 2010 11:00 pm - In case you hadn't noticed, spring is almost over. Your spring-cleaning list should be full of check marks at this point. Here are some reminders of chores you might hav...
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Getting the best insurance coverage may not cost moreMay 27, 2010 11:00 pm - There are a number of ways to save on homeowners insurance, but reducing coverage because home values have dropped isn't one of them. Q. Prices in our area are stabi...