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April 2009

Editor's Letter: Thawing Out
Numbness will soon be replaced by adrenaline in the rush to (finally) make your move.
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Home: Family Ties
From inevitable chaos to efficient livability, this home and its seven members benefit from a tri-level expansion.
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Home: The 2009 Home of the Year Awards
From custom to condo and modern to model, here are 36 winning homes you won’t want to miss.
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Home: Renovating Respectfully
An eco-friendly family finishes their basement in savvy style.
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Home: What's New
For Your Home and Lifestyle
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Home: Mini Mission Hills
Scaled-down townhomes in midtown live larger at The Villas at Plaza West.
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Home: If You’re Buying, If You’re Selling

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Home: Patent-Worthy Design
Attached cottages for empty nesters offer the feeling of a single-family home at The Cottages at Woodridge.
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Interior: Spring’s Inspired Styles
Adding some of the season’s most fashionable pieces will revitalize your usual decor.
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Interior: Hidden Refuge
Now you see it, now you don’t. Concealed high-tech rooms offer protection from storms and intruders.
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Outdoor: No Ordinary Landscape
A Kansas City horticulturist shares her home and garden with many feathered friends.
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Outdoor: Designing an Outdoor Garden Room
Creating a garden room is a great way to enjoy the comforts of home while outside.
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Outdoor: Spotlight on Decks
Warming temperatures have you ready to hit the deck. Here’s what you need to know about building one.
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Lifestyle: Art and the Plate
Elevate your day with a museum visit and artistic lunch at Café Tempo.
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Lifestyle: The Way They Were
Years of improper storage and handling may mean your heirlooms and art are in need of professional restoration or conservation to get them back in mint condition.
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Lifestyle: Laugh a Little More
An Irish proverb states, “A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book,” and it couldn’t be truer today.
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Lifestyle: Don’t Forget the Suds
Beer makes a surprisingly good accompaniment to many meals.
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