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Deck Your Newly Remodeled Walls
Whether you’re hanging your latest masterpiece you painted at that paint party you went to recently, a family heirloom, one large piece or a lot of small ones, determining the proper placement of your artwork can sometimes seem daunting. Don’t be scared! Here’s a...
It’s the Holiday Season…is Your Bathroom Ready?
The holidays are busy and hectic time for everyone. With shopping and family gatherings it’s easy to forget about things around your house, especially your bathroom. Let’s take a look at some aspects of your bathroom that shouldn’t go overloaded....
A Guide to Preparing for a Kitchen Remodel in St. Louis, Missouri
Preparing for a major remodel, like your kitchen, can seem daunting. The mental and physical requirements to even prepare your project many times causes clients to hesitate to start the project in a timely manner or in some cases, even signing the contract for...
Mosby Kicks Off 4th Annual Stuff the Truck Toy & Food Drive
Kirkwood Premier Remodeling Firm Spreads Holiday Cheer to Children and Families in St. Louis Metro Area From now until December 9th, Mosby Building Arts looks to the community to help collect new, unwrapped toys and nonperishable food items to donate to Friends of...
Why You Need An Architect For Your Remodeling Project
Why You Need An Architect For Your Remodeling Project For room additions, whole-house renovations, new kitchens, master bathroom remodels, and other major home improvement projects, hiring an architect is a smart decision. Architects are trained in design theory,...
Areas to Think About When Upgrading a Builder Grade Home
Areas to Think About When Upgrading a Builder Grade Home Mosby Building Arts Designer, Jake Spurgeon, guides you through a few ways you can upgrade a builder grade home to add beauty and value to your space. You have purchased a new-to-you home, and although...
The Truth Upfront: 3 Unacceptable Remodeling Sales Tactics
The Truth Upfront: 3 Unacceptable Remodeling Sales Tactics Being one of the most fractured industries in the United States, the residential remodeling market is a tough one to navigate for homeowners. Statistically, 69% of the remodeling companies have no...
What a Breezeway! A Spectacular Garage Addition in Ferguson, MO
What a Breezeway! A Spectacular Garage Addition in Ferguson, MO These Ferguson, MO homeowners were dedicated to their 1867 beauty, so when considering a home upgrade, they knew they wanted to make changes to their existing house to fit their needs. After meeting with...
Do You Really Want To Be Your Own Remodeling Contractor?
Do You Really Want To Be Your Own Remodeling Contractor? Do you really want to be your own remodeling contractor? When it comes to a large home remodeling contractor – like a new kitchen, master bathroom, finished basement or room addition – it can be tempting to save...
Designer Talk: Tile Trends
Mosby Building Arts designer, Jake Spurgeon discusses new tile trends to add to your bathroom during your next remodel. One of the most fun items for any of my clients to select during a bathroom remodel can be the tile. The tile can set the tone for the rest of the...
Three Reasons An Egress Window Should Be Left To The Pros
Three Reasons An Egress Window Should Be Left To The Pros So, you want an egress window installed in your basement remodel. Great! Think this is a DIY? You may want to think again. Mosby Senior Home Consultant Denny Corr lists 3 of the major reasons to call in the...
Achieving Accurate Project Estimates
According to the dictionary, the definition of the word estimate is: To form an opinion or judgment: to judge or determine roughly the size, value, cost, requirements: an approximate computation of the probable cost of a piece of work, made by a person undertaking to...
The Immediate Benefits of Having a Mudroom
Mudrooms can be a beautiful and functional control center to the home instead of a dismal pass-thru space next to the garage. With some creative use of space, maximizing organization, and playing with color, you can change the day-to-day function of your daily...