Lifestyle Columns
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New windows need to blend with existing architectureDec 08, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I have a 1931 center-hall colonial with 38 double-hung, six-over-six windows with aluminum storms. The windows are drafty. The storms rattle when the wind blows, ...
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Road warrior pens invaluable travel guideDec 08, 2007 10:00 pm - I have been traveling with colleague Peter Greenberg on and off for more than 20 years. To date, I have not met anyone who can spout more tidbits of travel information o...
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Stock your holiday pantry on a getaway to DeKalbDec 08, 2007 10:00 pm - During the hectic holiday season, with shopping to coordinate, meals to plan, a tree to select and decorations to string, consider combining shopping and relaxation with...
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Disabled fliers should not face travel handicapsDec 08, 2007 10:00 pm - Recently, while waiting for a flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago, I was seated next to a woman whose leg was in a full-length cast. The ski resorts were just starting...
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CityPass extends validity for winter travelDec 08, 2007 10:00 pm - CityPass is offering a Winter Special in five of its participating cities, allowing visitors 90 days from first use to redeem all the admission tickets in the booklet (n...
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Video site might inspire your next tripDec 08, 2007 10:00 pm - Anyone looking for inspiration or ideas on where to travel next might want to log on to www.travercial.com, which hosts hundreds of travel-related videos, some shot by t...
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Why inspectors don't climb roofs?Dec 08, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I find it hard to understand why home inspectors refuse to walk on concrete tile roofs. I know handymen, cable guys, chimney sweeps, and others who walk on tile r...
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Clubs for mature skiers offer savings and camaraderieDec 08, 2007 10:00 pm - The attractions for membership in the 70-Plus Ski Club are the dues of only $10 a year ($15 for married couples) and discounted ski trips. But the biggest draw is the ca...
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Looking ahead to spring, here's the perfect jacketDec 07, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I have looked at ready-to-wear for new ideas for a jacket. Most of them have unusual sleeves or something that changes them to a softer look. Can you suggest a pa...
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Who's smarter -- us or our furniture?Dec 07, 2007 10:00 pm - The Campton Smart Console Table from Pottery Barn shows what furniture can do these days. It's red, it looks like an Asian antique. And it could just be smarter than we ...