Lifestyle Columns
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Proper insulation is key to comfort in new lake houseOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. We are building a home on the lake, facing west. The first floor will be at 105-foot elevation and graded away from the home. Parts of the lot will be at 102-foot...
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Find budget hotels in EuropeOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - The dollar keeps falling in relation to the euro, making European travel pricier than ever. There is help, however. EuroCheapo.com, www.eurocheapo.com, a Web guide to bu...
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See red, and other fall hues, in ArizonaOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. I have been reading your travel column for a long time. I now have a place I would like to go. I am going to see my daughter in Mesa, Ariz., and we are going to d...
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Take Granny and travel across the generation gapOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - ...
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Demystifying the code share sleight of handOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - No, this is not the clunky title of a new Dan Brown thriller or the name of some amazing magic trick we've been working on in our spare time. Rather, we're revisiting th...
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Relax, save money on a repositioning cruiseOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - Like whales with lights and ballrooms, the luxury leviathans of the deep are now migrating to more suitably temperate waters. They are called repositioning cruises, wher...
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Flier gets a dressing-down for her clothes callOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - What do you think of the coverup Southwest was involved in this summer? I'm not talking about selling tickets under the counter or buying airplane parts from some third-...
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Spreadsheet breaks down how to invest in child's first homeOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - Gifts of equity within the family are common. Parents often provide the down payment on their child's first home purchase. Many parents, however, can't afford a sizeable...
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Japan's 'maid cafes' not made for everybodyOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - During my last trip to Japan, one consummate hotel professional saved me from fruitlessly wandering the sweltering city. I was staying at the very elegant Ritz-Carlton T...
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Home radon levels high? Keep reading for explanationOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. We are planning to sell our home and have learned that we have high levels of radon. Is there an inexpensive way that we can solve this problem before we list the...