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December 2008

Editor's Letter: Buzz Kill
Is the green movement losing speed? Not so fast.
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Home: Ahead of the Curve
Two homes in Lee’s Summit are the first ones in the metro to be certified green by the National Association of Home Builders — and only the 16th and 17th in the country.
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Home: Green: The Color of Money
Several organizations have created certification programs so you can find the serious professionals — and grasp the additional costs.
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Home: Starving an Energy Hog
An energy audit can help you implement stop-loss measures for winter’s drain on resources.
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Home: Brush It On
With clay and milk bases, and lower volatile organic compounds, paint is going green in a spectrum of colors.
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Home: Filling in the Gaps
Tips for sealing up your home’s exterior shell for the greenest savings.
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Home: Escape from the City
Inspired by the scenic description of a favorite novel, Manderley entices buyers with an idyllic setting.
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Home: Welcoming Urbanism Back
An update on Kansas City’s core revitalization efforts: beyond expectations.
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Home: Cabinology
An Olathe couple’s log home is the perfect blend of Colorado contemporary meeting urban cowboy.
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Home: Green Acres
How one couple’s dream transformed into an eco-friendly home on the range.
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Home: Building Hope
Working together for a common cause, 13 local designers united to work their magic on the 2008 Touched By Cancer Foundation’s Designer Show Home.
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Outdoor: Plant Parenthood
A Fairway gardener finds success raising orchids year-round in a dedicated plant room.
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Outdoor: Homemade Garden Gifts
Some of the best gifts come from the heart (and the garden).
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Lifestyle: Fuel for Thought
Efficient cars for the economically and environmentally minded motorist’s garage.
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Lifestyle: What's New
News for Your Home and Lifestyle
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Lifestyle: Dining Without Doing Dishes
For hassle-free home-cooked meals not at home, The David House delivers.
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Lifestyle: Drinking Responsibly
Two U.S. winegrowers use the power of ecology and environmental awareness to produce grapes that benefit both people and nature.
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Lifestyle: A Weekend for One
Putting daily life — and everyone but yourself — on the back burner helps rejuvenate the spirit.
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Lifestyle: Developing the Dotte
More than a “social outing” on a Friday night, Wyandotte County’s small but growing art community organizes its own evening art walk, with a focus on cultural awareness.
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