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The Pursuit of Happiness: Hobby Room Ideas

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 in your home to create becomes a smart investment in your mental and physical health. To encourage your pursuit of...

Getting Your Home Ready For The Holidays

Miscellaneous

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Everywhere you go. So you’re probably getting your home holiday-ready. The season is full of festivities, fun, and good cheer. However, along with the merriment, the holidays can bring stress and anxiety, especially if...

The Truth Upfront: 1099 Subcontractor vs. Employees in Home Remodeling Companies

Design & Remodeling, Miscellaneous

The home remodeling industry is one of the most fractured industries in America with 87% of the companies doing under $1 million in revenue per year.  One of the difficulties small remodeling companies have as they grow is adding someone to their payroll. ...

5 Things to Do to Get Your Home Ready For Winter

Flooring, Miscellaneous, Windows

5 Things to Do to Get Your Home Ready For Winter Winter in St. Louis is quickly approaching. Now is the time to make sure your home is ready for the winter season. Since the clock is ticking and cold weather is almost here, you might not have time to get the big...

10 Ways To Improve Your Bathroom Without Going Through A Full Remodel

Bathrooms

There are many ways you can improve the look and feel of your bathroom by making small changes that can create a big difference. Even a bathroom can still evoke character and charm with these 10 tips. 1. Swap Out Hardware  Installing new hardware is a simple way...

Mosby Building Arts opens its first Studio in Downtown Kirkwood

Miscellaneous

Mosby Building Arts opens its first Studio in Downtown Kirkwood ST. LOUIS, MO – Mosby Building Arts has opened its first Remodeling Studio in the heart of Downtown Kirkwood, Missouri. Mosby’s Kirkwood Studio was created to build face-to-face relationships with the...

Fall Exterior Renovation Ideas for St. Louis Homeowners

Miscellaneous

Fall Exterior Renovation Ideas for St. Louis Homeowners Just because the summer is over doesn’t mean you must stop doing exterior remodeling on your St. Louis home. Moderate to warm fall days are the perfect temperatures to upgrade your outdoor living space. Get...

The Before & After Story of Cedar Siding Replacement

Before & After, Exterior Design, Siding

This handsome home in a forest-like setting in Wildwood, MO was designed by the owner, a now-retired airplane engineer. With the help of others, he built it over the course of several years, completing the project in 1986. Recently, the owner called Mosby Building...

Your Exterior Fall Maintenance Checklist

Exteriors by Mosby

Summer has come to an end and fall is now upon us. And while it’s a great time to enjoy falling leaves and cooler weather, it’s also a good time to prepare the outside of your home for winter. Here are a few maintenance tips to make your home ready for winter weather....

What Motivates People to Remodel Their Home?

Remodeling

At some point, every home needs something remodeled. Need, desire and money are tied to making these decisions, but what motivates people to finally pull the trigger and take the plunge? As we have been remodeling St. Louis homes since 1947, we are eternally...

The Before & After Story of an Exterior Makeover

Before & After, Exterior Design, Home Makeovers, Roofing, Siding, Windows & Doors

A Ballwin, MO couple still loved their one-and-a-half story ranch home built in 1978. The location is ideal for them, and interior modifications made over the years provide all they need. The exterior of the home needed some maintenance updates, and this highlighted...

Outdoor Living: Patio vs Deck

Miscellaneous

Both patios and decks are great choices for an outdoor living space.  These open-air surroundings are perfect for entertaining while enjoying the outdoors. While both decks and patios are typically used for similar purposes, the fundamentals differ. Decks are...

What Kind of Remodeling Customer Service Should You Expect?

Remodeling, Repairs & Advice

What Kind of Remodeling Customer Service Should You Expect? You expect a certain level of satisfactory service from a hotel stay or restaurant meal. Remodeling companies should be held to the same standards, especially because they are working inside your home. Along...

What You Should Know Before Replacing Your Windows

Miscellaneous

Replacing your windows can improve your heating and cooling costs, brighten up any room, and bring up the value of your St. Louis home. However, choosing the wrong window vendor can create more problems than solutions. Let’s discuss the benefits of replacing...

5 Things to Consider When Waterproofing A Finished Basement

Basements, Water Management

5 Things to Consider When Waterproofing A Finished Basement Finishing a basement is excellent for expanding your living quarters, preventing potential foundation issues, and improving the value of your St. Louis home. Such a significant job requires a licensed...