Lifestyle Columns
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Readers share advice that comes from experienceApr 07, 2013 6:14 am - While Carolyn takes some time off, readers offer their advice, this time on various relationships: Many years ago I went through a devastating divorce after a long marri...
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Packing on the pounds can be costly for travelersApr 07, 2013 6:00 am - Did you hear about the weighty subject created by a small airline based in Samoa? Apparently Samoa Air figured out a way to get their pound of flesh. Literally. They've ...
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On the road: Tastebuds on tourApr 07, 2013 6:00 am - Chicago Movable feast Combine eating, walking and history on a Tastebud Food Tour Chicago. You’ll visit a half-dozen food tasting locations from specialty food shops and...
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Early tire pressure sensors beginning to failApr 07, 2013 4:34 am - Q. What is the deal with this low tire pressure light that keeps coming on in my car? It is so annoying and I can’t seem to get it to stay off. The tire pressure seems f...
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Warm air can cause condensation in atticApr 07, 2013 4:28 am - Q. I live in the Chicago area, where it gets cold now and then in the winter, although we’ve had little snow this season. (It’s 12 degrees now.) Anyway, I just noticed t...
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Is a net zero energy home worth the cost?Apr 07, 2013 4:19 am - Q. We are planning our energy-efficient dream home. We have heard about “net zero energy” designs. Are they as livable as regular efficient houses, do they look strange ...
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Battling with your association will likely get very expensiveApr 07, 2013 4:00 am - Q. After years of battling with my homeowners association, I am selling my condominium. I just received the “assessment letter” and it says I owe them more than $1,500, ...
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Fix up mom’s old house or just sell it as is?Apr 06, 2013 4:30 am - Q. I am hoping for some good advice regarding the sale of my mother’s home after her recent passing. My sister and I are now in the process of cleaning out 60 years of f...
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Reverse mortgages struggle to shake stigmaApr 06, 2013 4:27 am - Q. It seems to me that you are writing a lot about reverse mortgages recently. Is the subject really worth the time you are spending on it? A. I think so. I view the hom...
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Long-term contracts made by developer may be cancelledApr 06, 2013 4:17 am - Q. The developer of our condominium recently turned control of the association over to the owners. The board has been reviewing contracts entered into by the developer-c...