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		<title>NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association) - New CEO!</title>
		<link>http://www.lyonbuilt.com/lyon-tales-blog/nkba-national-kitchen-and-bath-association-new-ceo.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ The NKBA has announced the selection of a new CEO! ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>Design &amp; Construction Trends - New, Super-Insulated Dog Houses!</title>
		<link>http://www.lyonbuilt.com/lyon-tales-blog/design-and-construction-trends-new-super-insulated-dog-houses.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ With a new addition to the pack - and winter approaching - we needed two new dog houses.  But how to create warm, durable, light-weight, super-insulated homes for our large dogs on a budget?  Read on... ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:42:46 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>Green Kitchen Remodel</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Lyon was contacted by a local environmental activist and green living expert to help plan and create a kitchen remodel for her family following green standards and desires as requested by the client. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:03:22 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>How to Choose the Right Contractor for You and Your Family</title>
		<link>http://www.lyonbuilt.com/lyon-tales-blog/how-to-choose-the-right-contractor-for-you-and-your-family.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ If you’re planning a major home renovation, kitchen reconfiguration, or master suite remodel here in the Kansas City area, Lyon Construction+Design, LLC offers the following tips on hiring a reputable contractor and setting realistic project expectations. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:05:48 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>Tale of a General Contractor... Can't Live With Us, Can't Live Without Us?!</title>
		<link>http://www.lyonbuilt.com/lyon-tales-blog/Tale-of-a-General-Contractor.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ A clients' innocent comment recently made us realize we're not doing a great job of clarifying our place in the industry - or even the services we offer! 
  
Here's what she said when we were talking about the various jobs to be completed in and around her home related to an energy audit: 

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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:45:35 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>Words Work Wonders in  the Client-Advisor Relationship </title>
		<link>http://www.lyonbuilt.com/lyon-tales-blog/words-work-wonders-in-the-client-advisor-relationship.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ As a designer, I was re-reminded of a critical component of the client-advisor relationship when visiting my brother and his family in Denver recently for my nieces’ high school graduation. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 15:14:59 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>Bathroom Design Trends</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ A colleague and I were recently invited to speak on the Karen Mills' ‘Living Large’ radio show.  Susan Prestia of Interior Directions, who co-designed our bathroom in the KC Symphony Alliance Showhouse, and I attended the panel discussion - moderated by Karen Mills.  The topic: Bathroom Design Trends. Here are a few observations I’ve noted from recent experiences, and from attending the National Kitchen and Bath Association annual tradeshow KBIS in Chicago a few weeks ago.
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 15:36:54 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>Lyon Kitchen Remodel</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The Lyon kitchen remodel is in full swing. See photos and read about the progress. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:10:41 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>NKBA Standards and Guidelines</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The NKBA Kitchen & Bathroom Planning Guidelines is a collection of illustrations and planning suggestions to help professionals in the safe and effective planning of kitchens and bathrooms. The NKBA developed the guidelines to provide designers with good planning practices that consider the needs of a range of users.  We commonly use and refer to these guidelines for all of our kitchen projects.

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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:21:36 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>Your Design and Remodel team!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ It's very confusing for some of our Clients: when considering a larger remodel project such as an addition or expansion, how to pull together a team of Professionals to help achieve the goal?  

Here are some tips and techniques to consider. ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:11:34 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>Energy Conservation / Green</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Performing some commercial as well as residential general contracting, I've seen that many small business owners I speak with and work for are certainly in tune with their utility bill and that line item of their overhead expense (every line item for that matter, in this economy!). What to do about it, they ask? ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:32:20 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>Improvements That Make Economic Sense</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ In times like these, painting and glazing is a good solution for savvy homeowners looking for economical ways to add value and interest to their home. Some of our most amazing transformations have occurred by applying sandpaper, paint, some artistic glazing and hardware to 20th-century honey-oak cabinets. Of course, when budget allows, custom cabinets can make an even more dramatic difference.
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:33:46 -0500</pubDate>
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