This blog is your winter survival guide for homeownership in Missouri. It breaks down what really happens when the weather turns wild, why certain cold-season problems show up again and again, and how a little preparation can protect both your home and your peace of mind. Think of it as a friendly heads up from people who have seen every kind of winter mishap and want to help you avoid the same fate. It is practical, a little cheeky, and packed with insight to help you face the season with confidence instead of crossing your fingers until spring.

“Cattle are as much a part of the American landscape as the people who raise them.” — President Lyndon B. Johnson Our Beyond the Fields series highlights farmers like Steve Borgstadt — whose experiences embody the resilience, heart, and community spirit that have...

“Every man is called to give love to the work of his hands. Every man is called to be an artist. The small family farm is one of the last places — and they are getting rarer every day — where men and women (and girls and boys, too) can answer that call to be an...