Lifestyle Columns
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Real estate attorney should write contractDec 26, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. We are looking to take over payments on a home. The owner just wants out from under. We will have the option to buy in one to three years. What do I need to do to mak...
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Plumber, rightly or wrongly, blames home inspector for nondisclosureDec 26, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. We purchased a home a few months ago and had it inspected. At the time, everything seemed OK with the plumbing. But within a month, all the drains became clogged. The...
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New mortgage disclosure rules should help borrowersDec 26, 2009 10:00 pm - On Jan. 1, a redesigned good faith estimate, or GFE, will become effective to make mortgage shopping a little easier for borrowers. The GFE is a disclosure of informatio...
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'Nine' loses points for thin story, lyricsDec 24, 2009 10:00 pm - Rob Marshall's "Nine" is the kind of movie musical to be appreciated for its showstopper production numbers, its impressive roster of stars who can almost sing and dance...
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There's only one Santa, but Earth has three North PolesDec 24, 2009 10:00 pm - There is actually a trio of North Poles on this planet, though only one is relatively inhabitable for people. Q. Is there a real city called "North Pole," or is it just ...
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Baldwin, Streep steam up 'It's Complicated'Dec 24, 2009 10:00 pm - If I didn't know better, I'd suspect that AARP underwrote "It's Complicated" because of its positive depictions of fiftysomethings having healthy libidos and a take-char...
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There's no ring on it, yet she fears disaster at her dream weddingDec 24, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. I have been dating a wonderful young man for almost a year now. We're both 24, and while marriage isn't on the horizon quite yet, we've talked about our future and re...
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World's most famous singing chipmunk to visit Elk GroveDec 24, 2009 10:00 pm - The world's most famous singing chipmunk, Alvin, will make an exclusive five-day visit to greet fans when he comes to the Elk Grove Cinema, 1050 Elk Grove Town Center, E...
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Block out the draft under a door or window inexpensivelyDec 24, 2009 10:00 pm - Hopefully you have weatherstripped your windows and doors, and have no drafts. But if you find that you missed one gap at the bottom of a door or window, try making our ...
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Zone system gives you better heating and cooling controlDec 24, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. I cannot seem to keep all my family members comfortable. Some rooms are too warm and others too cold. I have tried installing registers fans, but they helped only a l...