Lifestyle Columns
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Making repairs shouldn't be tenant's jobAug 16, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I have four small rental homes that are older and are really starting to show signs of wear and tear. I am constantly receiving calls from my tenants about something ...
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Expansion tank for water line may solve noisy 'hammer'Aug 16, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. When my toilet on the first floor is flushed and the water refills in the bowl, there is a loud BANG at the end of the water coming in. The toilet is a small, "water-...
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Despite benefits, borrower anonymity comes at a priceAug 16, 2008 11:00 pm - Zillow, the popular real estate site, now has a complementary mortgage site. It is also complimentary (with an "i") because neither participating lenders nor borrowers p...
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Identify butterflies of different colorsAug 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Have you noticed butterflies in your garden? You might want to just sit back and enjoy their graceful flitting, patting yourself on the back because you are growing the ...
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With 'Fly Me,' 3-D stands for dumb, dim and dialogue-challengedAug 14, 2008 11:00 pm - The question I get about most animated movies goes like this: "It might be boring and stupid for adults, but will kids like it?" And I usually respond, "Yes, kids will l...
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Soldiers fighting overseas can get extra protection from foreclosureAug 14, 2008 11:00 pm - A federal law approved in 2003 protects most servicemen and servicewomen from losing their house or apartment if they're deployed in another country. Q. My husband is in...
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Do whole-house fans lower utility bills?Aug 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. My mortgage payment just shot up and I need to lower expenses. I was wondering if installing and using a whole-house fan, instead of the air-conditioner as much, woul...
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Allen has hit with amusing 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona'Aug 14, 2008 11:00 pm - After a spate of interesting but unremarkable movies, including "Cassandra's Dream," "Scoop," "Match Point" and "Melinda and Melinda," director/writer Woody Allen hits a...
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How to keep your drain clog-freeAug 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Shower drains seem to clog more than bathtub drains do. Between the hair and the soap, it's hard to keep them open all the time. Here are some tips to help you prevent c...
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Critic's NotebookAug 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Here's a look at currently running plays recently reviewed by the Daily Herald. "Bleacher Bums," Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington He...