December 2008
Efficient cars for the economically and environmentally minded motorist’s garage.
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.
Several organizations have created certification programs so you can find the serious professionals — and grasp the additional costs.
An energy audit can help you implement stop-loss measures for winter’s drain on resources.
With clay and milk bases, and lower volatile organic compounds, paint is going green in a spectrum of colors.
Tips for sealing up your home’s exterior shell for
the greenest savings.
Inspired by the scenic description of a favorite novel, Manderley entices buyers with an idyllic setting.
An update on Kansas City’s core revitalization efforts: beyond expectations.
For hassle-free home-cooked meals not at home, The David House delivers.
An Olathe couple’s log home is the perfect blend of Colorado contemporary meeting urban cowboy.
A Fairway gardener finds success raising orchids
year-round in a dedicated plant room.
Two U.S. winegrowers use the power of ecology and environmental awareness to produce grapes that benefit both people and nature.
Putting daily life — and everyone but yourself — on the back burner helps rejuvenate the spirit.
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.
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.