Lifestyle Columns
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Add mushrooms to list of cancer treatment toolsSep 07, 2008 11:00 pm - When it comes to cancer treatment, I believe that we have finally reached a point where we need to seriously consider incorporating mushrooms into the overall medical ap...
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As with oaks, firmly planted roots the key to survivalSep 07, 2008 11:00 pm - As a native New Englander, I've spent plenty of Labor Day weekend birthdays following the paths of hurricanes and tropical storms, like the ones tracked last week. My ch...
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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 ...