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Design & Remodeling, Personal Spaces
Indulging your creativity leads to a sense of well-being. When a past-time blossoms into an integral part of your life, designing the ideal space to create becomes a smart investment in your mental and physical health. To encourage your pursuit of happiness, take...
Design & Remodeling, Repairs & Advice
Every home can be welcoming to holiday guests with a few simple tricks. Here are some fast and affordable ideas that will instantly turn your home into the perfect holiday party place. A Place for Outwear • The winter holiday season means guests need a place to hang...
Design & Remodeling, Remodeling, Repairs & Advice
Improving St. Louis homes for over 65 years has taught us what makes for a successful remodeling project. We also learn from homeowner stories of past painful remodeling projects, and notice that their experiences have several things in common. We’ve distilled...
Q & A, Repairs & Advice, Water Management
Question With the fall and winter weather, the floor of the garage tends to be damp on a number of days, as if it were condensation. Do you have any suggestions as to how we can cure this problem? Answer Condensation, or moisture out of the air, causes the wet...
Before & After, Design & Remodeling, Remodeling
The new owner of a Kirkwood, MO condominium, built in 2002, needed to make some changes. The floors were noticeably uneven, the builder-grade windows were drafty, and the unused hot tub in the master bathroom needed to go. Correcting these issues triggered her...
Architecture, Design & Remodeling, Kitchens, Remodeling
Virtual remodeling is the use of software programs that makes it easy to explore design options. It is a cost-effective – and, frankly, fun – way to see the possibilities before making a final decision. From simple home improvements to large remodeling projects, here...
Remodeling, Repairs & Advice
The internet has transformed how we shop, with access to details and price comparisons creating a welcome transparency and ease of use. So it makes sense that we finally have online marketplaces for consumers to more easily find home improvement service...
Basements, Before & After, Garages & Driveways, Remodeling
A split-level mid-century modern home in Webster Groves, MO had a basement that multi-tasked as a one-car garage, recreation area and laundry room, with access to the backyard. The family wanted this high-traffic space to be a more functional and beautiful lower...