Traditionally the word “greenhouse” has been spoken as one word used to define an all-glass building used for growing plants. Today, it is also being spoken as two separate words, “green house,” referring to a home built not just to be energy efficient but comfortable to live in and environmentally friendly. Despite the advantages, building …
As Kansas City grapples with one of the fiercest snowstorms in recent memory, the entire metro area looks more like a scene from the Arctic than a bustling Midwestern city.
Fall will be here before we know it, and this is the time to start getting your home prepped for the seasonal weather change. Although it may seem early (and too hot) to think about fall and winter, it’s never too early to start HVAC prep for the upcoming season. Getting ahead of your fall maintenance can help ensure you and your family are going to be comfortable this fall and help avoid a mid-winter breakdown.
With temperatures already nearing 100 degrees, staying cool could be a challenge this summer.
Trane Residential has DIY summer maintenance tips and ways you can keep your home naturally cooler for the warmer days ahead.
Interior designer Kelee Katillac is widely known for her incomparable mix of color, couture, pop culture, and history. In Historic Style, Katillac reimagines what preservation can be with a renegade attitude and bold Mick Jagger style.
If you appreciate history, architecture, preservation, and restoration, you won’t want to miss a special guided tour of two of the grandest houses in mid-Missouri. Both of these significant historical structures were brought back to life. Where are they?
The Weber Farm has been in the family since 1892, and now you can book a reservation at the property.
Property Prospects is a series showing you fascinating homes for sale across the state of Missouri. We comb listings and stay tuned in to top property curators on the web to find one-of-a-kind homes all around the Show-Me State. Know of a home we should cover in this space? Send us a tip at [email protected]. …
You can stay in a home built out of shipping containers.
Doug and Lori McPike turned a home from the late 1800s in Mexico, Missouri into their dream, modern farmhouse.
A couple at Chesterfield built an over-the-top home, with entertainment in mind. See how Elvis, Betty Boop, and the Muppets make an appearance.
Are you looking for the stone cottage of your dreams? We’ve found it.
Discover a property that allows you to fulfill your dreams of business ownership or home ownership—or both.
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