We’re seeing intense competition among home buyers in Kansas City this spring. Here are my ten tips for success when entering a real estate bidding war.

A piece of Kansas City history hit the real estate market yesterday. The beauty and grandeur of Nelly Don’s 1911 brick mansion will blow you away.

Vintage aluminum folding lawn chairs are lightweight, convenient, and fun. Learn why I love them, view photos, and find out where to buy them.

Read about a modern transformation of a 1970’s split level home, learn more about split-level homes, and find out what I think of split-level homes.

A pal of mine is selling her super deluxe Crossroads Loft, and it is such a special property that I wanted to share it with you.

Ice dams can cause considerable water damage to your Kansas City home’s interior. Here are a few tips for removing and preventing them in the first place.

Whitewashing is a popular trend in home design. Learn how the whitewashing process brightens and whitens wood paneling without hiding the grain.

We didn’t have the volume and inventory we experienced at the height of the market in 2006-2007, but in 2013, prices climbed back to pre-recession levels.

Cold Kansas City winters can present challenges to keeping backyard chickens. Here are a few things we’ve learned about keeping them healthy and productive.

The Nelson, Swope Park, Julie’s Kitchen, and First Friday. My weekly roundup of stuff worth sharing, for the week ending January 4th, 2014.