Lifestyle Columns
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On the road: Marvel at the creative genius of TaliesinMay 05, 2013 6:00 am - Midwest Wright stuff The tour season has opened at the 600-acre Taliesin Estate in Spring Green, Wis. Visitors can get a firsthand look into the creative geniu...
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Airlines, passengers extra cautious about securityMay 05, 2013 5:00 am - Did you hear about the passenger suffering from Tourette's syndrome who couldn't stop saying “bomb” at Washington's Reagan National Airport? According to an Associated ...
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Pair of old furnaces should be replaced soonMay 05, 2013 4:56 am - Q. I have two 23-year-old, 100,000-BTU Carrier natural gas furnaces heating my 2,900-square-foot two-story home in the Chicago area. A few years ago, a service tech said...
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Ask the plumber: New kitchen sparks ‘Battle of the Bowls’May 05, 2013 3:01 am - Q. We’re going to remodel our outdated kitchen and plan to install a cast-iron kitchen sink. I want a single-bowl sink that will be open and large for me to work in. My ...
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What to ask when selecting a real estate agentMay 04, 2013 5:30 am - Q. We are going to sell our condo this spring and intend to follow your advice and interview three Realtors. We are not sure what probing questions to ask. Can you pleas...
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Despite new rules, borrowers still vulnerable to discriminationMay 04, 2013 4:08 am - In an effort to eliminate discriminatory pricing of home mortgage loans, the federal government now imposes a raft of regulations on how mortgage brokers can price loans...
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'Silver Linings Playbook' out on DVDMay 03, 2013 10:00 am - “Silver Linings Playbook” One of the best films of the year, the inspirational “Silver Linings Playbook” was nominated for seven Academy Awards. Bradley Cooper star...
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The nation’s housing: Some zero-down successesMay 03, 2013 4:43 am - WASHINGTON — Who says lenders need to charge you a cash down payment when you take out a mortgage in this era of hyper-strict underwriting? Just about everybody: Ÿ The b...
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Super handyman: Service AC unit before the weather heats upMay 03, 2013 4:01 am - Chances are you probably haven’t fired up the old air conditioning just yet, but you really should. It’s a good idea to test it before you really need it. But before you...
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Finishing a basement or attic may require building permitMay 03, 2013 3:51 am - Simply painting or paneling a basement or attic usually doesn’t require the building department’s permission, but upgrading the electrical system or adding plumbing is a...