Lifestyle Columns
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Travel industry has become maze of inconvenient conveniencesSep 22, 2007 11:00 pm - The travel industry is sinking billions of dollars into technology such as online booking tools, check-in kiosks and phone systems that recognize your voice, promising i...
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Drink in Dublin's delights and diplomacySep 22, 2007 11:00 pm - When my good friend Matt urged me to visit what he called "the incredible Guinness Storehouse at St. James' Gate Brewery" during a trip to Ireland, I scowled. "You know ...
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Inside and outSep 22, 2007 11:00 pm - As our gardening season nears a close, we are dying to know what next year will bring to our flowers, fruits and vegetables. The warming trend will continue, according t...
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How home sellers can compete against buildersSep 22, 2007 11:00 pm - These days, I hear many complaints from home sellers. Among them: "It's been on the market for nine months with nary a nibble"; "I cut the price three times, still hasn'...
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Get to the gate early or your travel plans may not flySep 22, 2007 11:00 pm - Gail Todd is taking some time off. This column originally appeared in December, 2005. These days, when it comes to flying, Tom Dail says he feels like a teenager. "...
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Failing siding needs to be replaced with new vinylSep 22, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. We have a problem with our vinyl-coated aluminum siding and vinyl-coated window wrap. It is peeling or flaking off in some locations. It was installed in 1985 and has...
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How to find a good home inspectorSep 22, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. The last time I bought a home, the inspector missed an unbelievable number of problems. He was strongly recommended by my agent, so I expected a much more thorough in...
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'Woman in Black' comes to Glen EllynSep 21, 2007 11:00 pm - "The Woman in Black" 3 stars (out of four) A knowing smile flickered across the face of a fellow critic when I told her I was seeing "The...
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Nerd alertSep 20, 2007 11:00 pm - Blessed be the nerds, for they shall inherit prime time -- if not the rest of the media. The fall TV season formally begins on Monday, and right away one of the top tren...
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Kitchen cabinets may just need faceliftSep 20, 2007 11:00 pm - The most expensive home renovation is usually the kitchen. But you might be able to get by with just a facelift of the kitchen cabinets. After all, the whole look of you...