Tim Lucas
Contributing Writer
Tim Lucas - Inti St. Clair intistclair.com
Tim Lucas lives in Redmond, Washington with his wife and two kids, ages 4 and 2. He has worked in the mortgage and real estate industry for the past 8 years. He earned his BA in English from Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington.
He is also a musician who plays guitar, piano, and sings, and has written songs and recorded an album.
His interests are wide and varied which brings a unique viewpoint to his writing. Whether it's real estate, music, health, kids, penny pinching, alternative fuels, or the outdoors, his multifaceted life experience lends a special voice to the topic.
Tim aims to dive deeper into the writing world with any opportunity he can dig up. He currently has a blog and has been published in a local journal.
Latest Articles
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How To Write Great Song Lyrics
Writing lyrics to a song can be the most rewarding and frustrating journey on which a person can embark. Here are some guideposts to keep you on track.
Jan 26, 2011
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How to Buy a Used Car From a Private Seller
Buying a used car from a private party can save a buyer thousands over buying new or used from a dealer. Here's how to get a great car and avoid pitfalls
Sep 6, 2010
- Tim Lucas
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The Many Benefits of a Wood Stove
Nothing beats coming in from the cold to a blazing hot wood stove. A good wood stove can add beauty and warmth to a home, but there are many other benefits.
Aug 3, 2010
- Tim Lucas
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Easy Ways to Get Better Gas Mileage
Almost everyone deals with the necessary evil of fueling up. Here's how to visit the gas station less while maintaining the freedom a car provides.
Jul 12, 2010
- Tim Lucas
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Invented by Accident: Potato Chips and Chocolate Chip Cookies
It's hard to imagine a world without potato chips or chocolate chip cookies. But if not for twists of fate, these concoctions may have never been invented.
Jun 29, 2010
- Tim Lucas
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Invented by Accident: Microwaves, Super Glue, Penicillin
Most inventors either succeed or fail to create a product. A few inventors have seen their greatest success in the midst of failure.
Jun 8, 2010
- Tim Lucas
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Natural and Healthy Sugar Substitutes
Is there a way to have sugar and eat it too? Many can't do without sweets but are leery of the risks of artificial sweeteners and processed sugar.
Jun 5, 2010
- Tim Lucas
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Possible Risks of Products like Splenda, Pepsi Max, and Coke Zero
Many people consume the artificial sweeteners sucralose and acesulfame potassium every day. But what, if any, are the risks?
May 21, 2010
- Tim Lucas
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Risks of Aspartame in Foods Like Diet Coke, Diet Pepsi, and Equal
Just how safe is the popular artificial sweetener aspartame, and what side effects might it have?
May 20, 2010
- Tim Lucas
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Keeping Calories in Check While Eating Fast Food
Eating fast food is sometimes unavoidable, or just too satisfying for willpower to conquer. Here's how to indulge in fast food while curbing calories.
Apr 15, 2010
- Tim Lucas
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