Lifestyle Columns
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Consumer protection in mortgage industry faces rocky roadJun 12, 2010 11:00 pm - Editor's note: This is the final column in a seven-part series appearing Sundays in Homes Plus. By far, the best way to protect consumers in the home-loan market is to s...
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Silent treatment a little too torturous for spouseJun 12, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. My husband's angry with me over a minor issue. I apologized, but it's been several days and I'm still getting the silent treatment. I don't know how to talk to hi...
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System for repair requests prevents legal troubleJun 12, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I have been an apartment manager at smaller buildings for many years and have just recently become the manager of a 50-unit apartment building. I learned that the...
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You have many ways to create strong joint between wood piecesJun 10, 2010 11:00 pm - When joining pieces of wood together, there are some choices to make. Some of the options depend upon what tools you have and the size of the wood involved. You also nee...
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Renting home to buyers when closing is delayed can be riskyJun 10, 2010 11:00 pm - Sellers get frustrated when a transaction goes beyond its scheduled closing date, but letting the buyers move in before title formally transfers is fraught with potentia...
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'The UCLA Dynasty' recalls Coach Wooden on HBO note use of todayJun 10, 2010 11:00 pm - Wizard remembered HBO Sports salutes UCLA basketball coach John Wooden, after his death, by rerunning the documentary "The UCLA Dynasty" at 6:30 p.m. Friday on the premi...
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Why contractor has conflict of interest when doing home inspectionJun 10, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. Why do you repeatedly recommend home inspectors? In my opinion, this is bad advice, and here's the reason why. Home inspectors limit their liability to a refund o...
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Pity the fool who takes 'A-Team' romp too seriouslyJun 09, 2010 11:00 pm - "The A-Team" doesn't just kill. It overkills. In a good way. Sometimes. As directed and cowritten by Joe Carnahan, maker of the unlikeably nasty and stylistically choked...
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Saving time on meals means more time to playJun 08, 2010 11:00 pm - Things are heating up this summer, and I don't just mean the weather. I used to think life slowed down once school let out, but that's hardly the case in most families I...
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Reduced-fat peanut butter reduced healthy fatsJun 08, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I'm confused about whether regular or reduced-fat peanut butter is a better choice. What do you recommend? A. Choosing low-fat and reduced-fat food options mak...