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Homework with Trisha
My friend, Kim Hibbs, President of Hibbs Homes, is celebrating 20 years in business. Article by Trisha McConkey | Photography by Hibbs Homes Trisha: We met after I joined the Home Builders Association (HBA) in St. Louis 16 years ago. Congratulations to Hibbs Homes celebrating 20 years in business. What did you do to successfully build your business? Kim: Nothing happens overnight. You have to put in the time, have a goal, and stay the course because success takes longer than you think...
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Warming floors are worth it
How one Kirkwood homeowner went from being reluctant to remodel to a raving fan. Article by Lucy Rogers | Photography by Ron Klein Photography Mike Lawson does not like change. And when it comes to fancy things, he describes himself as frugal. And yet, this hardcore, yet humorous, homeowner transformed from being "reluctant to remodel" to "raving fan." The house on Par Lane in Kirkwood was perfect for Mike and his then-wife when they bought it in 1982. But the one-bathroom home with a tiny...
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The Helping Hands of HavenHouse
The comfort of home. A community of support. Article by Oliva Roberds | Photography by HavenHouse Kirkwood resident Brad Burns, owner of Burns Holdings has an ownership interest in Meramec Hardscapes, Meramec Pools, Wayne Contracting, Vizex, Arch City Group, and City Seafood, faced a family medical crisis when his son required specialized medical care only available in Maryland. The logistics of planning extended housing in a new city while dealing with doctors and medical decisions was more...
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Meet Me in the Keys
Chef and travel agent, Lydia Gwin, brings the best of Key West to Kirkwood. Article by Chef Lydia Gwin | Photography by Adventures By Lydia Key West is home to historic houses with fascinating stories, from charming grand mansions once owned by wealthy cigar barons to quaint, tropical pastel-trimmed gingerbread "Conch" homes. Homeowners customize their gingerbread trim to personalize their homes. Theodore "Fats" Navarro's family home has trumpets carved into his home's banister as a tribute...
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