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Making Shade with a Covered Patio

Making Shade with a Covered Patio

A new home in Ladue, MO had a nice 20’ x 20’ brick paver patio with a lovely view overlooking the pool and a lush golf course. Unfortunately, they couldn’t sit outside and enjoy the view much past 2 pm because of the sun glare from facing due west. A covered patio...
How to Create the Perfect Party Patio

How to Create the Perfect Party Patio

By Jake Spurgeon, AKBD, CAPS, Designer for Mosby Building Arts Ahhh, warm weather! As we change our gatherings from indoors to outdoors, we long to liven up our outdoor entertaining spaces.  My household loves to use our outdoor space for friends and family to relax...
What is a Smart Home and Why Do You Want One?

What is a Smart Home and Why Do You Want One?

What is a Smart Home and Why Do You Want One? Technology. Smart Home. Home Automation. You hear these words all the time and may desire to have them in your home, but what do they really mean? And how do they benefit you and your lifestyle? Having teamed with them on...
5 Reasons to Replace Your Front Door

5 Reasons to Replace Your Front Door

It’s easy to take a front door for granted. Some households barely even use them! Now would be a good time for you to take a detached, critical view of your front door, and determine if the time has come to replace it. Here are 5 reasons why:1. Curb AppealA new door...
My Dad’s Lawn Care Recipe

My Dad’s Lawn Care Recipe

  Mosby Building Arts Client Experience Coordinator Noël Powers’ describes her Dad’s long-standing lawn care recipe. This recipe has been successful for years.   When I was growing up my Dad always had a lush lawn, the neighbors have always...
A Quick Guide to Replacement Windows

A Quick Guide to Replacement Windows

  Replacement windows are one of the most common and popular home improvements, which is why there are so many details and questions around the topic.  For an educational head start, we give you this quick guide to replacement windows. Detecting a Window...