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See inside historic KC house transformed into vibrant family home after fire

A fire nearly burned down a home on Pendleton Heights over 12 years ago. One family spent the last eight years building it back up.

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How to Deep Clean Rugs This Spring to Remove Dirt, Odors, and Winter Buildup From Your Home

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Plants and Vegetables That Thrive Without Sunlight: Top Shade-Loving Picks for Easy Gardening

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Everything You Need to Know Before Buying Your First Greenhouse

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A Smarter Way to Clean Exterior Windows This Spring Without Streaks

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9 Common Houseplants That May Be Quietly Putting Pets at Serious Risk Indoors

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The Power of Curtains: Transform Your Home Without Remodeling

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Beginner Gardening Tools: What Experts Say You Need — and What You Can Skip

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A Psychology-Backed Guide to Making Your Space Feel Like Home

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Cleaning Your Bathroom, Straight From the Experts

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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Durable, Family-Friendly Blankets

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The Surprising Health Benefits of Keeping an Aloe Vera Plant at Home

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Plants in the same garden can feel different conditions: How to take advantage

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It’s a good time to take a break from gardening. But how long is too long?

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During dry fall, here’s how to protect your Kansas City-area landscaping

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The first freeze is coming, Kansas City. Here’s how to save your fruits & veggies

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How did that plant get there? 5 ways surprise seeds make their way onto KC lawns

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Problems in your fall vegetable garden can make it a pollinator paradise

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These fall flowers are more than just pretty: How to plant for pollinators

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House & Home

See inside historic KC house transformed into vibrant family home after fire

Spring Cleaning Must: How to Deep Clean Your Mattress for Fewer Allergies and Better Sleep

10 Must-Clean Spots You Forgot This Spring That Could Be Harboring Dust and Germs

How to Deep Clean Rugs This Spring to Remove Dirt, Odors, and Winter Buildup From Your Home

Plants and Vegetables That Thrive Without Sunlight: Top Shade-Loving Picks for Easy Gardening

KC Gardens

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Full-Sun Flowers and Vegetables That Thrive in Heat, Drought, and Tough Conditions for Beginners

Everything You Need to Know Before Buying Your First Greenhouse

A Smarter Way to Clean Exterior Windows This Spring Without Streaks

9 Common Houseplants That May Be Quietly Putting Pets at Serious Risk Indoors

The Power of Curtains: Transform Your Home Without Remodeling

Beginner Gardening Tools: What Experts Say You Need — and What You Can Skip

A Psychology-Backed Guide to Making Your Space Feel Like Home

A Step-by-Step Guide to Cleaning Your Bathroom, Straight From the Experts

These Expert-Approved Cleaning Hacks Were Made for Busy Parents

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Durable, Family-Friendly Blankets

The Surprising Health Benefits of Keeping an Aloe Vera Plant at Home

Plants in the same garden can feel different conditions: How to take advantage

It’s a good time to take a break from gardening. But how long is too long?

During dry fall, here’s how to protect your Kansas City-area landscaping

Gardeners make plans, and nature laughs: Lessons learned from 2025 season

Bringing your plants inside for KC’s winter? Here’s how to help them survive

The first freeze is coming, Kansas City. Here’s how to save your fruits & veggies

How did that plant get there? 5 ways surprise seeds make their way onto KC lawns

Problems in your fall vegetable garden can make it a pollinator paradise

These fall flowers are more than just pretty: How to plant for pollinators