Lifestyle Columns
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Comparison formula helps determine right mortgage for youOct 03, 2009 11:00 pm - As indicated last week, the annual percentage rate, or APR, the law requires mortgage lenders to disclose alongside the interest rate is not a useful measure of cost to ...
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Therapy, positive preparations can help widow bear lossOct 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. My husband died unexpectedly at age 33, just weeks after conceiving our first baby. I'm now at 19 weeks and holding up relatively well, I think. No major meltdowns si...
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Advantage of FHA loan is lower down payment requiredOct 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. Who can qualify for FHA home loans? What exactly is necessary, moneywise, closing costs, credit? How do I contact them? Do I consult a Realtor to do this? A. Ther...
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When finishing a basement, properly prepare exterior wallsOct 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. Our house is about 60 years old with a cinder block foundation. We are beginning the process of finishing our basement and need to address some water issues. Our base...
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Fee-flying days upon us for foreseeable futureOct 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Did you hear about the smoking gun at Ryanair? In case you've forgotten, Ryanair is the cut-rate European carrier that has led the pack in creative fees for fliers. They...
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If clearly visible, a home inspector should not overlook mold, moistureOct 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. Before buying my home, I hired a home inspector. He found a few minor defects, but the report was basically clean. Then, after moving in, I found a large growth of bl...
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What is the job of an association officer?Oct 01, 2009 11:00 pm - It is not uncommon to hear an owner or a director complain because another officer of the board did this or did not do that. The role of each officer is limited by the s...
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Dann chats with Drew Barrymore; Moore breaks little new groundOct 01, 2009 11:00 pm - Drew talks, Take One I sat down with the effervescently cute Drew Barrymore at Chicago's Metro club for a quick chat about her directorial debut, the rollerblading babes...
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Alternatives to shingles may give longer life to roofOct 01, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. I have always had regular asphalt shingles on my houses, but they never last more than about 20 years. This time, I want to install a longer-lasting roof. Other t...
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'Sleepy Hollow' returns for Halloween runOct 01, 2009 11:00 pm - Spooky show Just in time for Halloween, Theatre-Hikes reprises its 2004 production of "Sleepy Hollow." Lara Filip directs this musical adaptation of Washington Irving's ...