Lifestyle Columns
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New Morgan three-wheeler is history in the makingMar 11, 2013 3:42 am - Passion for heritage is a chief component of any successful modern automaker. Few have gone to the lengths to honor their history quite like British automaker Morgan Mot...
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Lean and lovin' it: Modernist spin on health-conscious cuisineMar 10, 2013 11:00 pm - As frequently said on Monty Python's Flying Circus: “And now for something completely different.” Today I'm not writing about trimming the amount of sour cream in a reci...
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Ex drives a wedge between spouses at eventsMar 10, 2013 5:15 am - Q. My husband, “Jeff,” and I have a really great relationship. Marrying him was one of the best decisions I have made. He is good to me and kind and does an amazing job ...
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On the road: Seeing stars at the AdlerMar 10, 2013 5:00 am - Chicago The sky's not the limit Families staying in town for spring break can travel to the outer reaches when visiting the Adler Planetarium. The museum offers extended...
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Primer helps when painting dark panelingMar 10, 2013 4:30 am - Q. I have wainscot wood paneling around the perimeter of the kitchen and would like to paint it white or cream to brighten up the area since we have so much other wood i...
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Elongated toilet may still fit tight spaceMar 10, 2013 12:02 am - Q. I enjoy your take on plumbing and hope you can help me. We’re replacing our old round front toilet and I would like to put in an elongated toilet. My husband says the...
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Buyers, sellers often continue negotiates after the dealMar 10, 2013 12:00 am - Q. We are attempting to sell our home. We signed a contract and thought everything was fine. Since then, their attorney has raised many issues with the contract and thei...
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Can brother recover $400,000 investment in mother’s home?Mar 09, 2013 4:30 am - Q. My elderly mother owns her home and my brother wants to buy it and move in to take care of her. If he buys the home for $400,000, that money goes into my mother’s est...
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Why haven’t any of the subprime ‘criminals’ been jailed?Mar 09, 2013 4:06 am - Editor’s note: This is the first column in a series that will appear in HomesSaturday. Q. According to a recent “Nightline” program, none of the Wall Street executives w...
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Ask for assessment status when purchasing a condominiumMar 09, 2013 3:12 am - Q. I am in the process of buying a unit in a homeowners association. What should I do to make sure the assessments owed by the current owner are paid in full by the clos...