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  • Dash to Crash

    By on December 17, 2008

    Psst -- wanna make an easy $3,000 or more by renting out your home, or even just your sofa, for Obama's inauguration next month? Well,...

  • Aged to Perfection

    By on December 10, 2008

    ''I was kind of the black sheep of the family -- they didn't think I could do anything,'' says Annie Kaylor. ''And here I made...

  • Balance and Boundaries

    By on December 3, 2008

    Aside from death, infidelity may be the most heart-wrenching of couples' calamities. Every human art form -- from poetry to pop songs -- has tackled...

  • Tube Talk

    By on November 26, 2008

    Let the games begin -- and not just football. This weekend, specifically this Friday, is traditionally the kickoff to the best deals you'll find on...

  • Alcoholic Accessories

    By on November 26, 2008

    Whether it's a grand holiday party or a just a casual kick-back at home, there are so many ways to spice up the libations, to...

  • Recipe Repository

    By on November 19, 2008

    Thanksgiving can have a transformational effect on your kitchen, whether preparing traditional holiday favorites is your annual moment to shine or if you've decided that...

  • Tiguan On

    By on November 12, 2008

    The word that pops to mind most often these days about the Volkswagen line of Rabbits and Passats and Beetles and Touregs is ''nifty.'' They...

  • Railing for a Retreat

    By on November 5, 2008

    To and from all nearby points, we Washingtonians commute. Some make their daily roundtrips on rails, some on tires, some on foot. In the midst...

  • Fake and Fabulous

    By on October 29, 2008

    Tribbles may be trouble and PETA has been known to paint the town red, so when it comes to fur, going fake has its advantages....

  • Career Finder

    By on October 22, 2008

    If you hate your job -- or worse, you don't have one -- don't fret. Washington is home to several temporary-employment agencies. Picking the right...

  • Pedal Pride

    By on October 15, 2008

    Ride that bike safely and with style. Here are a few items to help protect both you and your eco-friendly, heart-healthy, money-saving bicycle from thieves,...

  • Alternate Realities

    By on October 15, 2008

    Necessity, as they say, is the mother of invention. And in these days of uncertain gas prices and economic unease, necessity may need to get...

  • Gardasil Gambit

    By on October 8, 2008

    Visit Gardasil's official Web site, and unless you are female, you probably won't find much appeal in the opening page featuring a group of women...

  • Old and New Nashville

    By on October 1, 2008

    Nashville (Photo by Gary Layda) If any city truly has a soul, it would be Nashville, Tennessee's capital. While a notch on the country's ''Bible...

  • Spring Ahead

    By on September 24, 2008

    Fall is officially upon us. And even though you might be dreading the inevitable piles of leaves that will soon decorate your garden, there's no...