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Here We Go Loop The Loop
The beauty of a loop trail is that you never repeat a single step. Tom Stienstra shares four of his favorites in the Bay Area.
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Diary Of A Remodel
Fears, regrets and marital discord — Bernadette Fay shares the story about the real-life remodel of her family's Sunset District home. Photos
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Etiquette For Modern Times
We bring you an unofficial guide to improving your manners in 2009, in quiz form, dealing with everything from riding Muni to text-messaging.
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Ask The Bugman
Learn how to discourage pests without dousing your house in toxic pesticides.
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Can You Conquer It?
Our 2008 Geography Quiz will have even the most intrepid travelers begging for a peek at the atlas. Quiz answers.
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Greetings From the Slopes
Wishing you could escape your cubicle? Get away without leaving your desk with these reader photos from Reno and Tahoe.
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That's A Spicy Meatball
If you're looking for a taste of this comfort-food staple we've got six of your best bets in town.
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Twist and Grout
Avoid a decorating disaster in your home with these five tips for tackling tile troubles.
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The Big Squeeze
An accoridon, and a man who likes to play it.
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Still For Sale
S.F. Decorator Showcase venues are still on the market.
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