Holiday Festivals in Kansas City
Halloween is over, Thanksgiving is coming soon - it's the official kick-off for the 2016 holiday season. Are you feeling festive yet? Here is a schedule of upcoming events and holidays festivals around the Kansas City to help put you in the holiday mood. Zona Rosa kicks off the season with a lighting ceremony on November 19, at 4:00 p.m. The…
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How to Prevent a Chimney Fire
Cold weather is creeping up on us. It’s time to snuggle up in front of a crackling fire in the fireplace. But, wait.…before you spark up a fire this season, learn how to prevent a chimney fire. Every year, about 23,000 chimney fires occur in homes, resulting in the loss of lives and millions of dollars in damage. The most…
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Pumpkin carving tips
It’s that time of year again. The stores and farmstands feature a plentiful harvest of pumpkins, in anticipation of Halloween and fall decorating. If your pumpkin carving prowess leaves something to be desired, we have some tips for creating just the jack o’ lantern you want. Choose carefully. If you have a particular design in mind, look for a pumpkin…
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6 tips to organize your garage—and keep it that way
Do you cringe every time you walk into your garage? Are you spending far too much time searching for the things you’ve stored there? Maybe it’s time to spend some quality time in there. Here are some tips to organize your garage. Pick your storage spaces. You have a wide range of garage storage options. You can use pegboards on…
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Pokémon Go is on the move in Kansas City
Ever since Pokémon Go was launched in early July of this year, players have been fanatical about chasing down and capturing these virtual “pocket monsters”. In the U.S. alone, more than 30 million people have been playing the game every month, on their iPhones and Android smartphones. Here, in Kansas City, players had a unique opportunity to find elusive Pokémon.…
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How to choose the best color for your home’s siding
The style of your home is the first feature most people notice, followed by the color—unless the color is so bold that it’s hard to miss! We’re often asked by homeowners how to choose the best color for their home’s siding. Like any other decorating decision, it’s a personal choice. Still, we have some basic guidelines that help when considering…
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Easy Curb Appeal Ideas in Kansas City
When was the last time you took a good look at your home from the outside? You’re probably oblivious to certain details. With fall approaching, why not give yourself the task of sprucing up your home’s exterior. Try these easy curb appeal ideas. Change the décor. Whatever you’ve had sitting by your front door,…
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The driveway dilemma: Repair, resurface, or replace?
A driveway connects a home to the road, and it significantly impacts the curb appeal. Yet, the driveway’s condition is often overlooked. The heavy traffic, along with weather conditions (hot sun, ice, snow), take its toll on the surface. Eventually, you’ll face the driveway dilemma. Repair, resurface, or replace it? Small cracks and holes can be patched with filler. If…
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Home Maintenance Checklist for Fall
It happens every year. Just as you sit down with the remote control in one hand and snacks in the other, poised to watch an afternoon of football, you’re reminded of some task that needs to be done. Avoid all that by creating a home maintenance checklist and working your way through it before…
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