Home and Garden
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Life annuities and HECM reverse mortgages as tools for protecting retireesJan 23, 2016 12:00 am - My article last week discussed the longevity annuity as a tool to protect retirees who are heavily dependent on a stock of financial assets against the risk of running o...
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Summary of new Ombudsperson ActJan 23, 2016 12:00 am - As noted in last week's column, laws were enacted last year, effective Jan. 1, affecting Illinois condominium associations and common interest community associations. To...
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It doesn't take a Sherlock to deduce the merits of burdockJan 20, 2016 4:49 am - The other day I saw burdock roots in the produce section of our local food co-op, and a less seductive food you will not find. A tangle of long, skinny, hairy things, du...
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Pair of pastels pop up everywhereJan 19, 2016 5:00 am - In 2016, Pantone invites you to reconsider your feelings about pale pink and blue. Instead of remembering them as stuffy or relegating them to nurseries, Leatrice Eisema...
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Summary of condominium property act changes for 2016Jan 18, 2016 10:00 pm - Laws were enacted in 2015, effective in 2016, affecting Illinois condominium associations and common interest community associations. Today's column will focus on the ch...
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Early 1900s Nippon plate was made in JapanJan 18, 2016 5:01 am - Q. The plate in this picture belonged to my husband's parents and it was originally inherited from their parents before them. Marked in green on the back is the letter "...
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Consider color when planning for this growing seasonJan 18, 2016 4:52 am - Consider color when planning the 2016 growing season for your home garden. Complimentary colors, such as orange and blue are opposite each other on the color wheel and c...
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What to ask your potential real estate agentJan 16, 2016 6:22 am - The process of buying a home can be a daunting venture, especially for first-time homebuyers. That's where a real estate agent comes in. A good agent is your guide to fi...
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New home design trends in 2016Jan 16, 2016 12:01 am - As we launch another new year, we also focus on new home design trends that will be revealed in coming months. Here are a few examples of trends to look for. Art deco-in...
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Paying the broker brings more than potential buyersJan 16, 2016 12:00 am - Q. Someone contacted me and is interested in buying my house. It's not listed, but I have been thinking about selling. It is in a desirable area where houses sell relati...