Lifestyle Columns
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Seller's remorse can be very costlySep 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I have decided I don't want to sell my house. The problem is that I go to settlement tomorrow afternoon. What will happen? A. Whatever happens, it won't be pretty. F...
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Avoid pitfall when renting vacation condoSep 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. How can a potential lessee be sure the vacation condo owner has not been foreclosed upon before sending rent money, thus, not having a condo to move into. All we have...
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Reform may mean end of mortgage broker deception is nearSep 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Editor's note: This is the final installment of a three-part series appearing Sundays in Homes Plus. This series of columns explains recent proposals by HUD to make ...
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Weather is main factor in drying woodSep 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. What length of time do you recommend for drying between power-washing and primer application? A. It depends entirely on the weather. The safest way to find out is wit...
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Inspectors trained to spot defects in gas furnaces, water heatersSep 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. This is not a question as much as a comment. You occasionally discuss how home inspectors inspect gas-burning fixtures. In my opinion, home inspectors are not qualifi...
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Council to weigh in on host of home association issuesSep 05, 2008 11:00 pm - As some of the readers of this column may be aware, in early 2008 I was appointed by the Illinois legislature as chairman of the Condominium Advisory Council, consisting...
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Buy treasures or just enjoy shoppingSep 05, 2008 11:00 pm - The Hinsdale Antiques Show celebrates its 50th anniversary this week. More than 30 dealers from the Midwest, East and South will sell antiques from America, Europe and A...
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Meals can be made using a solar cookersSep 04, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I want to use solar energy to cook some foods, such as steaming rice, veggies, etc., because my kitchen gets very hot. Is this feasible? Can I buy a solar cooker ...
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Fundraiser takes over Big 3 networksSep 04, 2008 11:00 pm - Fundraiser spreads The traditional three major broadcast networks all devote themselves to the fundraiser "Stand up to Cancer" at 7 p.m. Friday. It will air simultaneous...
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Solar power lights your way to lower energy billsSep 04, 2008 11:00 pm - Solar-powered lights have really improved during the past few years, and it makes even more sense than ever to use them today, with our high energy costs. If you are thi...