Lifestyle Columns
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Regulator approval of 'wind-down' plans: an alternative to bailoutMay 08, 2010 11:00 pm - Editor's note: This is the second column in a series appearing Sundays in Homes Plus. The most traumatic and disruptive feature of the recent financial crisis was that t...
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The mistake is an improperly installed roofMay 08, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. Based on your advice, my neighbors covered up their gable vents when their new roof was installed with ridge vents. I was about to do the same thing when a friend...
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Dull tool blades can turn an easy chore into a tough taskMay 06, 2010 11:00 pm - You've probably heard the expression "He's not the sharpest tool in the shed." Well, if not, you're lucky. We have. A dull-bladed tool is slow, inefficient and increases...
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Most homeowners should renew one-year warranty policyMay 06, 2010 11:00 pm - About three-quarters of all home sales today include a homeowner's warranty policy. They can protect sellers and buyers alike against surprises. Q. We purchased our ...
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Battery-operated lawn mowers cut lawn for about 10 centsMay 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. My old gasoline lawn mower needs service again. I thought about buying a cordless, battery-powered walk-behind mower. Will charging its battery drive up my electr...
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Stanwyck classics now on DVDMay 06, 2010 11:00 pm - "The Barbara Stanwyck Collection" Barbara Stanwyck was one of the most versatile actresses in the history of Hollywood. She appeared in 93 films and was excel...
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Old popcorn ceiling texture may contain asbestosMay 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. The house we're buying was built in 1974. Our home inspector did a thorough job, but he missed one thing. He never mentioned possible asbestos in the textured cei...
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'You (in)complete me': 'Iron Man 2' does bait and switch in trailerMay 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Have you seen the theatrical trailers and TV commercials for "Iron Man 2"? The ones where Pepper Potts says, "Go get 'em, Boss!" Then Iron Man shouts "You complete me!" ...
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Downey keeps action-packed 'Iron Man 2' light and funMay 05, 2010 11:00 pm - "Iron Man 2" takes off with a sputter, flies aimlessly around for a while, then finally kicks the blasters into overdrive during the last act to deliver a comic book adv...
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Super-silky chocolate custard a crowd pleaserMay 04, 2010 11:00 pm - Whether you're entertaining for Mother's Day, celebrating a graduation, or pulling out all the stops for the bridal party, our recipe for Chocolate Custard with Chantill...