Lifestyle Columns
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Excessive moisture in home caused by buried air ductsJan 30, 2022 5:00 am - Q: I bought my house over three years ago and have had seasonal problems with wet ceilings since. After replacing the roof and rain gutters, I learned the problem was mo...
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Owners can serve on board prior to paying off unitJan 29, 2022 6:00 am - Q. I purchased a condominium unit from a relative some time ago, and I have been an active member and resident of the association. The purchase is being accomplished by ...
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Surprises can be found in the family treeJan 29, 2022 6:00 am - When bereaved, we have a lot of time to think and reflect, and I've done more and more over the years since Baheej died. For some reason, it's a way to keep anchored and...
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Several options to refresh the air in a homeJan 29, 2022 5:00 am - Q: COVID-19 has increased our awareness of indoor air quality. The air in my house often seems stale. What are efficient methods to get more outdoor fresh air indoors? A...
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How St. Charles is offering help with property repair costsJan 28, 2022 5:00 am - Liz Eakins falls into the category of knowing what truly helps people whose incomes for any number of reasons don't always measure up when critical needs arise. She saw ...
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Widescreen: If you've been bored with 'Boba Fett,' this week's episode is the one to watchJan 27, 2022 5:00 am - Much of the excitement of 2020's second season of “The Mandalorian” - the huge phenomenon featuring tiny green Grogu - was owed to its guest stars from other branches of...
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Constable: Suburban chain of shared office spaces with a BYOB lounge works for so many reasonsJan 27, 2022 12:00 am - In January 2020, when the United States was just about to record its first case of a mysterious illness called COVID-19, Bobby Kellman and co-founders Dan and Karen Krav...
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The answer to wintry weather is a hot pot of split pea soupJan 26, 2022 5:00 am - This is a favorite time, not because I like to shovel snow or dig through the ice; it's winter soup time. A pot of soup slowly simmering in my oven (I'll get to that in ...
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Constable: Lego celebrations in Schaumburg, city prove the toys click for lifetimesJan 25, 2022 4:12 am - No matter their age, people look back on their childhood as the best time to be a kid. I remember the thrill I got when Santa brought me a basketball and a rim mounted o...
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Two gas stations, a 31-cent difference for a gallon of regular. What gives?Jan 24, 2022 4:30 am - Myriad factors impact how much a barrel of crude oil costs — refinery problems, pipeline breaches, foreign conflicts, pandemics and consumer demand, to name a few. But o...