Lifestyle Columns
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Flier had no place to park -- or sleepJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I recently reserved a hotel room through ParkSleepFly.com, which offers hotel and parking packages near airports. Or so I thought. When I tried to check in at the Ram...
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Visit the Wisconsin home of America's theater royaltyJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Remember your first introduction -- perhaps in an English lit class -- to that restless teen, Holden Caulfield, in the J.D. Salinger classic novel "The Catcher in the Ry...
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Fliers pay a high price for checked-bag feesJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Last week, while boarding a Southwest Airlines flight, a perky attendant serenaded us to the tune of "On the Sunny Side of the Street." She sang, "Stow your bag and grab...
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No-money-down options shrinkingJun 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. Are there really ways to purchase a home with no money down? A. Not as many as there used to be. The Veterans Administration still guarantees 100 percent financing lo...
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Make offer on a foreclosure contingent upon home inspectionJun 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I have been looking at foreclosure homes hoping I can get a nice deal on my first home. Most are in pretty rough shape. The real estate agents are all telling me that...
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Needless foreclosures happen too oftenJun 13, 2008 11:00 pm - John X had his home foreclosed this year. It cost the investor who held the mortgage about $40,000 to foreclose. It would have cost only $25,000 to make the mortgage aff...
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Teak a moment to think about patio furnitureJun 13, 2008 11:00 pm - You've been working hard on your deck, patio or balcony - sweeping, scrubbing, staining, planting. Now what about some furniture? There are many places to look and all k...
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The Sensible Home: Awnings block the sun’s direct raysJun 13, 2008 1:30 am - Q. I am trying to block some of the heat from coming in through my windows and doors. I plan to install awnings, but I am not sure about what is the proper size and ...
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Super Handyman: How to properly clean your gas rangeJun 13, 2008 1:30 am - A gas range is the choice of most cooks. It’s economical, efficient and fast. But if you are having trouble with your burners, here are a few things you might try before...
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Super Handyman: Tips for giving your lawn the best careJun 13, 2008 12:30 am - Mowing your lawn can be done a lot of different ways, but there are some things you need to do to get it in optimum shape and keep it looking good year-round. Here are s...