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Before & After: How to Enliven a Kitchen

A St. Peters, MO homeowner has long lived in the house her late husband had custom-built in 1964. It’s a striking mid-century modern design with good bones and great memories, and a kitchen that has remained unchanged (except for new appliances and flooring) for over...

7 Reasons to Call a Home Improvement Radio Show

7 Reasons to Call a Home Improvement Radio Show This is Rich Oris with Right at Home With Rich on 97.1 FM. I’ve been a sales consultant with Mosby Building Arts for 10 years helping people solve problems and answer questions about fixing, designing, and remodeling...

The Expense of Exterior Remodeling on Tall Homes

The Expense of Exterior Remodeling on Tall Homes You can’t deny the impressiveness of a tall home. Homeowners who have such homes are sure to be proud of the elegance and style. But the beauty of these homes will eventually need repair and maintenance. It may not...

Let’s Organize! Kitchen Storage Ideas

One of the greatest joys of remodeling a kitchen is the chance to get the storage exactly right. Mosby kitchen designers delight in providing innovative and personalized organizational solutions. Here are some of their favorite kitchen storage ideas from recent...

Q&A: Blocking Nicotine Stained Walls

Question We just purchased a home from a smoker and have been cleaning it up. We have scrubbed it down, replaced the carpets, cleaned the ductwork and repainted every square inch of the home and, thankfully, the odor is gone. Unfortunately, we are now getting...

Designer Talk: Making Shower Wall Decisions

 Mosby Building Arts Designer Jake Spurgeon When performing a bathroom remodeling project one of the biggest design items is the choice of shower wall materials.  There are several different products available and each one has specific considerations...

Keep Your Home Dry with Exterior Solutions

The Midwest is all too familiar with pesky rain during the spring and summer months. Periods of heavy rain can lead to irritating water issues for homeowners.  Your home’s exterior is the shield to outside elements. Water will flow through the path of least...

Stored Away: Small Bathroom Storage Solutions

Among all the important things to consider when remodeling your bathroom, storage is an important detail that could greatly the affect the functionality of your bathroom. For some, the ideal bathroom would be a big space with nice large linen and walk in closets....

Q&A: What Type of Light Bulbs Should I Use?

Question When it comes to replacing lightbulbs, there’s so many changes and so many choices. How do you compare watts to lumens? And what type of bulbs are the best to replace the traditional incandescent? Any advice to simplify shopping for light bulbs would be most...

Tips to Thwart Exterior Water Problems

After every heavy rain in St. Louis, Exteriors By Mosby consultant Kurt Doll is extra busy detecting and correcting water leaks. With hopes that you never need call him because of a water problem, Kurt shares these water management insights with you. Who doesn’t love...