Lifestyle Columns
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Febrile seizures in young children often triggered by high feverSep 28, 2008 11:00 pm - The 11-month-old had seemed fine earlier in the day and went to bed without making a fuss. A little while later, her mom quietly tiptoed into the sleeping infant's room ...
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Sometimes the seller doesn't agree with home inspector's findingsSep 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I'm having some difficulties with the seller of the home I am buying. When I first looked at the house, he said the fireplace was in working order. But my home in...
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What's a 'reasonable' fee to pay landlord to break a lease?Sep 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I have a tenant who recently signed a two-year lease for my rental home. She just contacted me indicating that she has been approached by her employer about trans...
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Mill glaze leaves homeowner with paint problemsSep 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. We put an addition onto our home in 1989. At that time, we had cedar clapboard put onto the entire house. I don't believe anything like Tyvek was put down. We hav...
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Don't miss activities on MauiSep 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Q: Friends of mine in their early 50s are taking a weeklong trip to Maui. What do you recommend for "don't miss" activities on the island? A: Maui might well be ...
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It's wise to check the status of Florida condo you want to rentSep 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. How can a potential tenant be sure the owner of a Florida condo has not been foreclosed upon before we send substantial rent money, and then maybe not have a wint...
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Six steps to avoiding legal trouble when loan is foundSep 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I bought my house in June. In October, I made my mortgage payment to XYZ Mortgage as usual. A few weeks later, the payment was returned with a note saying that my...
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Anglophiles, step right up for fallSep 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Your home really needs that English look for fall. It fits with apparel fashion's trends, and the colors are right for autumn. Material Possessions has some ideas. This ...
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Boards must plan for leaks, act quickly to avoid further damageSep 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Over the 12 years that I have been writing this column, from time to time I will address the different aspects of disaster planning. From terrorist attacks in downtown C...
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Fences can help reduce wind and cut energy costsSep 25, 2008 11:00 pm - >Q. A. Adding a windbreak on the northwest and north side of your house can reduce the energy loss from your house walls during winter. The savings result from reduc...