Lifestyle Columns
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Master Gardeners get back to community gardening rootsAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - A bumper crop of zucchini squash came up last month in one of the community garden plots in Glen Ellyn, leaving onlookers somewhat behind the 8-ball. Indeed, these small...
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Chicago Sinfonietta unveils new music directorAug 05, 2010 11:00 pm - In 1987, Paul Freeman founded the Chicago Sinfonietta with a goal that has since become the orchestra's stated mission: "Musical Excellence through Diversity." That phra...
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To add central air-conditioning, you must create a duct systemAug 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. After the heat wave we have had recently, I think we need to add central air-conditioning. We have electric baseboard heating, so there are no ducts. What are the...
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Quick, temporary fixes for those inconvenient water leaksAug 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Water leaks are a common household disaster. And they usually happen at night or on the weekend. If you have a lot of experience and can make a proper repair, then do it...
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Reel Life reviews: 'Wartime', 'Tere Bin Laden'Aug 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Reel Life review: 'Life During Wartime' In a Todd Solondz movie, there is nothing more exciting than the anticipation of what the characters might say or do next....
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New on DVD: Elvis, Errol Flynn, Jim HensonAug 05, 2010 11:00 pm - "Elvis 75th Anniversary Movie Collection" Elvis Presley was one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Warner Home Video is releasing this 17-Disc collection j...
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Buyers often confuse an FHA appraisal with a home inspectionAug 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. An article on your website declares that an FHA appraisal is not a reliable disclosure document for homebuyers. In it, you advise buyers not to rely on the findin...
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Tax credits still available for energy-saving improvementsAug 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Tax credits for new homebuyers have disappeared, but they're still available for owners who take steps to trim their cooling and heating bills. Q. You recently wrote...
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'No leasing' policies are solid, but could face future challengesAug 05, 2010 11:00 pm - It has become well settled law that a condominium association can amend its declaration to eliminate leasing. Needless to say, this can be a harsh reality for many owner...
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Nutty action comedy 'The Other Guys' never cops outAug 04, 2010 11:00 pm - Most of 2010's movies have been so disappointing thus far that I hope I'm not overcompensating when I call "The Other Guys" a welcome riot of surprise, verbal jousting a...