Frozen equity lines put chill in other sectors
Planning to cover the college tuition this fall by tapping into an existing home equity line of credit? You could need to turn to Plan B. Big-name lenders are reducing...
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The whole package of looks and brains too
Just inside the first floor of Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry's Smart Home, a 20-year-old re-covered Crate & Barrel sofa flanks a cool-to-the-touch, ethanol-burning fireplace that floats in the...
Sport Kit records stats while you run to music
Those of us who run regularly have goals, whether it's to improve performance or to stay injury free. When you increase your speed and distance gradually, the risk of injuries...
Cockroaches aren’t always bad for tourism
Apparently confident that the levees will hold if another massive hurricane and flood hit New Orleans, officials of the Audubon Nature Institute have opened what's billed as the nation's largest...
The rub on metal and your dishes
Q: Dishes are coming out of the dishwasher with black marks. What causes this? Can it be prevented? How do I remove them? A: Typically, the marks are caused when...
Stop throwing money out drafty windows
Q: Our family room always feels drafty no matter what season it is. A few of my neighbors said it sounds like it's time to replace the windows. Anything else...
How to eat good fats
Dieters often fear fat, but it actually is crucial to good health. The trick is to eat foods with the right kinds of fat and avoid the others. First off,...
Listening season
The music business is hurting, but you wouldn't know it from the avalanche of activity between now and Christmas. Despite the boffo business done this summer by Coldplay and Lil...
Let’s start the show!
If there is one burning question electrifying the air in the fashion and reality TV worlds it's this: Who will be the winner of Season 5 of "Project Runway"? That...
Renters often skip insurance, study finds
Whether you own or rent, you're bound to end up with furniture, clothing, electronics and a other stuff. But most homeowners have insurance to cover their possessions in a fire,...