Lifestyle Columns
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Test reveals infant's rare disorderDec 20, 2009 10:00 pm - The baby's birth brought a lot of excitement and joy to his parents and immediate family, but his arrival was smooth and blissfully uneventful for the delivering obstetr...
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Tenant displaced from unit fights for compensationDec 19, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. Our son is renting a condo in an area where it gets very hot in the summer. Two weeks ago, he came home from work to find his air conditioning unit was not working. I...
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Vanity stains can be difficult to removeDec 19, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. We have white stains on one of our bathroom vanity tops. These stains were made by bottles (mouthwash, hand lotion, etc.). The vanity top is made out of a Formica-typ...
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Borrows should understand the major steps in mortgage lendingDec 19, 2009 10:00 pm - Mortgage shoppers should have some understanding of the major steps involved in obtaining a mortgage, which have been impacted by several recent developments. The proces...
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War stories from a longtime home inspectorDec 19, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. My friend is a home inspector, and he sometimes tells me crazy stories about buyers, sellers and agents. I've been reading your column for years, and you've covered c...
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You likely will have to pay taxes after selling a home you inheritDec 19, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. Are we required to pay 28 percent capital gains taxes on a house we are selling? The house was signed over to my wife and me in 2004 from my mother who is in a nursin...
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Whirlwind romance concerns ex - for the kids, of courseDec 18, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. My husband and I divorced a year ago. We are both proud that we are still dear friends. We have two kids, 13 and 16. Three months ago, my ex met a woman through an on...
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Newest dishwashers cut down on the use of both water, energyDec 17, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. I think it is time to replace my old dishwasher. Mine is loud, does not offer many cycle options and uses a lot of hot water. When I compare new models, what are the ...
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Smart tax moves now can save you money when you fileDec 17, 2009 10:00 pm - There are several ways for homeowners to cut their 2009 federal tax bill, but some of the steps must be taken before the end of this month. Q. Our monthly mortgage payme...
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The best $25 you can spend on movies this weekendDec 17, 2009 10:00 pm - Sneak peek fundraiser CNGM Pictures, a group of independent filmmakers made up of graduates from Palatine's Fremd High School, are pulling out the proverbial sprocket ho...