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Planning for the Future: Designing Landscapes That Grow With You

In This Issue, July 2025, Living, What the Home Pros Know

Great landscape design isn’t just about the here and now—it’s about envisioning a space that becomes more beautiful, functional, and enriching with time. When we plan outdoor environments, we aim to balance short-term and long-term goals to create a space that is both beautiful and maintainable. Done correctly, these gardens and landscapes don’t just survive, […]

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Make the Most of Every Season: Why It’s Time to Upgrade Your Deck and Add a Four-Season Room

In This Issue, July 2025, Living, What the Home Pros Know

As homeowners continue to invest in their outdoor spaces, few upgrades offer more year-round value and enjoyment than a beautifully redesigned deck and a screened four-season room. Whether your current deck is weather-worn or you’re ready to bring your backyard vision to life, now is the perfect time to transform your space—and no one does

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Commercial Projects with a Community Focus

In This Issue, June 2025, Living, What the Home Pros Know

At Manor Roofing & Restoration, we’ve built our name on residential excellence — restoring roofs, replacing siding, windows & doors, decks, and improving homes across Mid-Missouri since 2006. But over the past several years, our reach has grown beyond neighborhoods and cul-de-sacs. Today, Manor is proud to be a trusted partner in commercial construction and

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How Much Renters Insurance Coverage Do You Need?

In This Issue, Living, May 2025, What the Home Pros Know

Apartments in downtown areas are very popular. Here in Columbia, many new apartment properties have been built over the last decade. In downtown areas, renters are typically exposed to more risks—especially robbery. Fire danger in any apartment building is very real as well. Recently in Independence, Missouri, a cooking fire that started in one apartment

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The Clear Benefits of Window Tinting — From Privacy to Protection

Curb Appeal, In This Issue, Living, May 2025, What the Home Pros Know

In downtown Columbia, glass is everywhere, showcasing the charm of our historic buildings, inviting natural light into loft apartments, and drawing customers into local businesses. But that beautiful transparency comes with a few trade-offs: heat, glare, fading furniture, and less privacy. The good news? Window tinting offers a smart, subtle solution that enhances comfort and

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Spring Storm Season Prep for Your Home’s Exterior

In This Issue, Living, May 2025, What the Home Pros Know

Spring brings warmer temperatures, blooming flowers, and, unfortunately, unpredictable storms that can wreak havoc on your home’s exterior. Preparing your house for storm season is crucial to prevent costly damage and ensure your home remains in top condition. Here’s what Manor recommends to keep your roof, gutters, windows, doors, and siding ready for whatever Mother

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