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The Pursuit of Happiness: Hobby Room Ideas
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...Preparing Your Home for Holiday Guests
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...The 7 Most Common Remodeling Mistakes
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 this...Is Your Home As Warm As It Can Be?
Winter is upon us, time to unpack the winter clothes, get ready for holiday guests and brace for the roller coaster that is Midwest weather. Just like your winter coat, your home should be well insulated to handle the drop in temperature. Attic Insulation Most people...Tips For Holiday Cleaning
The holidays are almost here. For many, this time of year can be hectic, with decorating your home, buying gifts, watching kids on winter break, and of course, hosting holiday guests. If you are entertaining for the holidays, that stress is multiplied. Getting your...Stuff the Truck Caps Mosby's Year of Helping Children in Need
Giving back to the community is a natural part of the company culture at Mosby Building Arts. In 2015, that warmth extended to the community of children in need when Mosby took part in, or sponsored, several events benefitting the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery, Variety...Q&A: What Causes a Wet Garage Floor?
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: Remodeling a Suburban Condominium
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 call to...Virtual Remodeling: See Your Projects Before Making a Decision
Virtual remodeling is the use of software programs that make 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...How to Choose The Right Replacement Window
As we approach full cool down mode with St. Louis fall weather it’s a great time to start thinking about your windows. Drafty windows can be a burden on your home and your heating bill. It’s important to have windows that keep the cold air out and the warm air in. In...Is Your Bathroom Properly Ventilated?
Right Bath recently had a client with who had problems with the paint peeling on her walls and mold spots on her bathroom ceiling. She was confused on how this can occur when she had an exhaust fan that operated just fine. Come to find out the exhaust fan was...What You Need to Know About Online Remodeling Brokers
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 providers....Before & After: Converting a Garage into a Family Room
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...