In November of 2007, I agreed to write a column for every issue of the magazine, Kansas City Home Improvement Resource. I was impressed with the publication, as the publisher, RJ Scott, had been dropping off complimentary copies at our office every time it came out. It ended up on my desk, and I would read it… When RJ offered me a column, it was an easy decision.

Here is a link to my January/February 2008 Column, on the misconceptions of exterior Design/Build companies, how they operate, and the type of turn-key product they provide.

I’m humbled to be considered for such a publication - it’s a joy to bring to Kansas City what we have been delivering to our clients all these years. I hope you enjoy my column every two months.

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I am a newer employee of Highland Outdoor, so this was the first year that I got to see all that goes into preparing and getting through a snow storm.  I have to say that it has been very nice to see how all of the Highland employees work together to make everything during each storm, go as smoothly as possible.  Our field workers, who have the responsibility of pre-treating and plowing the snow, put in very long hours and work very hard to make it all possible.  Without them, properties such as Oak Park Mall, as well as our residential properties probably wouldn’t be as travel friendly as they are during the snow storms.

Make sure that when you are traveling during winter weather that you watch for black ice.  Set out for you destination earlier than you would normally.  There is bound to be traffic and slippery roads regardless of if roads have been treated or not.  Leaving earlier will probably cause you less of a headache instead of being in a hurry when the roads are slippery.  Keep in mind those who treat our roads, they don’t get as much credit as they deserve, and they do a wonderful job!