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5 Things to Do to Get Your Home Ready For Winter
5 Things to Do to Get Your Home Ready For Winter Winter in St. Louis is quickly approaching. Now is the time to make sure your home is ready for the winter season. Since the clock is ticking and cold weather is almost here, you might not have time to get the big...Tips for Choosing Your New Windows
Are you looking to replace your windows? Selecting the right windows for your home can be overwhelming given all the styles, materials, and features that are available to choose from. Whether you’re building a new home or planning to replace existing windows, the key...How to Brighten Your Basement
How to Brighten Your Basement If you are considering finishing your basement or a basement remodel, you should first think about how you’d like the space to look and feel overall. While many homeowners choose to create a cave-like basement for movie viewing or...Finish Or Remodel Your Basement To Create More Usable Living Space
Recently, many of us have had the opportunity to be home more than ever. This has us all thinking about improvements we could make around the house. Many of our clients are interested in expanding their living space either outside the home via patios and porches, or...Porch Perfect: Updating Your Front Porch
Often, homeowners are surprised at what a difference a front porch can make to their home. Curb appeal is a defining characteristic of a home’s aesthetics, and while the interior of the home can be just as interesting, the outside is what makes the first impression....Maximize Your Lower Level
Our basements are a wonderland of possibilities, with all that space waiting to take care of our basic needs like storage or our fondest dreams of an arts and crafts studio, media room, home theater or teenage escape. It can be anything you desire, and this is why...How Energy Efficient Is Your Home?
Is it the middle of winter and your furnace is running, but your home still feels drafty? Whether your home is old or new, there are a few items to check to make sure you’re getting the most energy efficiency out of your home. Attic Insulation How can you tell if you...Thriving In Place: Accessible & Universal Design
From pancake breakfasts to movie nights, our homes are filled with memories that we may not wish to part with simply because of physical limitations. Whether it’s age or a medical condition that is slowing you down, there are changes that can be made to your home to...Barn Door Basics
Are the interior doors in your home traditional six-panel doors? Do you have any glass doors, accordion doors or pocket doors? While doors provide an inherent function (access and privacy to an enclosed space), many often forget that doors can add great value to the...PPG Color Of The Year: Night Watch
Color is fun and inspiring, and exploring new colors is an invigorating way to play. At the start of each year, the major paint manufacturers unveil their pick for Color of the Year. It’s always fun to try and speculate which color it may be because the possibilities...St. Louis Aluminum Window Replacement
History of Aluminum Window Installation in St. Louis Aluminum windows were a popular choice for St. Louis home builders in the 1980’s and 1990’s. Aluminum windows provided a cheaper alternative to wood or steel windows. They often came in many different...Choosing A New Front Door
A front door says a lot about the person who lives there. It’s the first impression the outside world gets, and it should reflect your personality and style. When it comes to curb appeal, your choice of door can make a dramatic statement. If your current door is tired...