Residential
Outdoor Living Design Trends for 2020
Now is the perfect time to take a fresh look at your outdoor living space. (And if you don’t already have an outdoor living space, it’s a perfect time to…
Read MoreZero Net Energy & Zero Energy Ready Homes
The future of homes is all about sustainability. Interest in Zero Net Energy homes is increasing, which presents homebuilders with a new challenging set of construction decisions. How can you…
Read More8 Home Design Trends for 2020
If you’re building or renovating a home, there are many home design trends you’ll want to consider when making decisions. You’ll want to make your space as comfortable and functional…
Read MorePropane vs. Electric Water Heaters
Water heaters are the second-largest energy user in homes. In addition, they are one of the most important considerations for a home’s comfort and functionality. When it’s time to replace…
Read MorePropane Powered Inspiration Home Recap
Prepare to be inspired. The 2019 SHL Inspiration Home, powered by propane, is complete. The home, located in The Villages at Shawnee Bend at the Lake of the Ozarks featured…
Read MoreConverting Wood Fireplaces to Propane
Imagine a warm fireplace with a real flame without all the mess and hassle of wood. Propane can do that. Converting a wood-burning fireplace to propane is now easier than…
Read MoreWelcome Home Magazine
Whether you’re a builder, a homeowner, or both, propane can add value to a property. Propane is a clean, American source of energy that can power many appliances in a…
Read More2019 Inspiration Home Appliances Lay Groundwork for Propane Lifestyle Comfort
The crews have been busy at the 2019 SHL Inspiration Home. The high-end home set to be powered by propane has taken form. Partnering with MOPERC, the Missouri Propane Education…
Read MoreProgress at the Lake’s Propane Home
The crews have been busy at the site of Dave Leather’s 2019 SHL Inspiration Home in the Villages at Shawnee Bend. Progress of this luxury home is moving ahead at…
Read MoreExterior Design Trends of Today’s Beautiful Homes
The front of a home—its architectural features, color, texture, and landscaping—makes a statement about the people who live within its walls and their values. It determines the level of respect…
Read MoreCreating the Perfect Outdoor Living Space – Design Trends for 2019
The American Institute for Architects recently reported the demand for outdoor living spaces in new home plans has increased six years in a row, now eclipsing the request for a…
Read MoreComplete Propane Home: How it Works Outside
Propane appliances can efficiently and effectively meet nearly all of your home’s major energy needs, inside and out, from cooking ranges and drying clothes to outdoor lighting and pool heating.…
Read MoreComplete Propane Home: How it Works Inside
Propane appliances can efficiently and effectively meet nearly all of your home’s major energy needs, inside and out, from space heating and water heating to outdoor flame lighting and firepits.…
Read More2019 Inspiration Home Powered by Propane
Dave Leathers is no stranger to designing and building beautiful and efficient homes. As owner of Showcase Publishing at Lake of the Ozarks, Dave has built over a dozen Inspiration…
Read MoreWelcome Home to the Craftsman
The results of a February 2018 survey conducted by Harris for real estate powerhouse Trulia suggests a shift in architectural design is at the forefront for the typical American home…
Read MoreComfort Upgrades for Bathrooms
From travertine, granite, and other natural stone surfaces to high-tech toilets, relaxing soaking tubs, and therapeutic shower heads, bathrooms serve as an inspiring morning space to prepare for the hours…
Read MoreBuilding the Kitchen of Your Dreams
Natural stone or engineered quartz? Sleek tile to rustic hardwood? Designing a kitchen today brings many difficult decisions. Today, there is new consumer mindfulness for living smarter. The National Association…
Read MoreWelcome Home to Propane Living
Propane is a clean and efficient source of energy that can improve the performance of your home and make it more comfortable. People don’t often realize all the ways propane…
Read MoreGrill Safety Tips for Spring
If you haven’t already, we’re sure you will soon be outside your home grilling some tasty meals for your family and friends during the weekends. For convenience sake, we hope you are using a propane backyard grill, which lights instantly, heats faster than charcoal, and emits less carbon monoxide and soot.
Read MoreAs We Fight off Getting the Flu, Be Aware of Carbon Monoxide Dangers Too
As you may know, Missouri, along with the rest of the country, has been suffering through a severe flu season. Health experts say it’s comparable to the flu season of 2014-15—maybe even worse.
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