Right At Home – A Home Improvement Blog by Mosby
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7 Kitchen Island Design Ideas to Whet Your Appetite
Kitchen islands are practically a must-have because they take care of so many needs. But one size does not fit all. Good kitchen island design takes into consideration how you use your kitchen. This determines what functions the island will handle, which then inspires...
Beware the Culture of Change Orders
By Mark McClanahan, President of Mosby Building Arts The remodeling industry is tough on consumers. The Better Business Bureau typically receives more complaints annually about remodeling companies than any other industry. Considering this - along with...
Is Your Deck Safe? 9 Things to Look For
With the outdoor living season in full swing, we’re bound to hear more stories about deck collapses. In the past 10 years, there have been more than 800 reported injuries at an average rate of 21% per year. In many cases, the failing decks were built incorrectly, not...
Before & After: Remodeling a Crestwood Ranch Home
With the kids off to college, a couple wanted to make their 1960s ranch home in Crestwood, MO more inviting, and have amenities they’d always longed for. On their list of desires: a large master bathroom; designing a new kitchen with a breakfast nook and fireplace;...
DESIGNER TALK: Investing in Your Home vs. the Stock Market
In response to a client debating whether to remodel their home or put those funds in the stock market, Mosby Building Arts designer Jake Spurgeon, AKBD, shared these great points. Home ownership remains the American dream. For generations, parents have raised...
5 Reasons To Have A Shower Bench
A bathroom shower can incorporate many different accessories, all of which can make your showering experience easier and more enjoyable. One accessory homeowners often ask for is a shower bench. Shower benches serve several purposes, some of which you may have never...
8 Ways to Bring Natural Light into Your Home
Increasing the amount of natural light in your home reduces your reliance on artificial light during the day (also reflected in your electric bill!) while boosting your sense of well-being. Here are 8 ways to light up your life, ranging from do-it-yourself to...
7 Tips for Your Kitchen Facelift
If you’re content with the size and layout of your kitchen but are unhappy with how outdated and worn it looks, you’re ready for a kitchen facelift. Updating kitchen surfaces and details without altering the basic layout is also known as a pull and replace by the...
Architectural Highlights: 175 Years of St. Louis Historic Homes
A house must be at least 50 years old to be eligible for historic designation, and St. Louis, Missouri has a solid 175 years of historic housing stock. There are over 100 of them that made the National Register of Historic Places. Marveling at such an impressive...
Mosby Ghost Stories: Remodeling in Haunted Homes
We remodel St. Louis homes of all ages, and we do love working on century homes. Now, we’re not saying all homes in the 100 year old range are haunted - but homes of that vintage are more prone to having some ectoplasmic activity. Now, we’re not saying these anecdotes...
Mosby Tour: A Rustically Elegant Master Suite Addition
A South St. Louis County couple nearing their retirement years wanted to update key parts of the home they’ve lived in for 30 years. A top priority was having a light-filled master suite with a larger bathroom. They had spent the better part of a year investigating...
The Importance of House Wrap
One of the main roles of your homes’ exterior is to keep the elements like water and moisture on the outside of your home. Several factors play a part in keeping this true like your house’s roof, siding, windows and doors. But maintaining a dry home involves more than...