Right At Home – A Home Improvement Blog by Mosby
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We’re Here to Help You Age Safely in Your Home
Aging is an inevitable part of life. And while getting older often leaves us feeling powerless, just know it is possible to live many happy years in the one place that gives you the most comfort – your home. Mosby Building Arts President, Mark McClanahan, is a part of...
Kitchen or Bathroom Remodel – Which Should You Do First?
You may have bought your new house with plans to renovate and now that you’re moved in, you don’t know where to begin! Should you start with the kitchen or bathroom? It’s very easy to become overwhelmed when planning a home remodeling project. Where or what is my...
Be Our Guest: A Carriage House Addition
Whether you currently have a carriage house on your property, or considering building an extra structure to host guests, the idea of carriage house is appealing. Carriage houses (sometimes referred to as guest house, or coach house) were originally...
The Pros and Cons of a Walk-In Shower
When beginning a bathroom remodel, there are many factors to consider, like vanity style, tile selection, paint color and more. Probably the biggest decision you’ll face though is what to do regarding the shower and/or tub. There are so many options, like traditional...
St. Louis Aluminum Window Replacement
History of Aluminum Window Installation in St. Louis Aluminum windows were a popular choice for St. Louis home builders in the 1980’s and 1990’s. Aluminum windows provided a cheaper alternative to wood or steel windows. They often came in many different...
The Sky’s The Limit For Basement Ceilings
The options are endless for homeowners when remodeling a lower level. Most often homeowners are creating brand new spaces from a blank slate. A lot of thought goes into space planning, and specific material and design options. One important decision to be made is what...
The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) 2018 Trends
The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) was held in Orlando in January and our Mosby designer, Jake Spurgeon, gives the inside scoop of 2018 Trends. 1) Rustic Finishes and Materials still Holding Strong If French Provincial is your "exprimer des préférences" then...
Game On! Design a Winning Basement
Beat the winter blues and enjoy your finished basement Basements and lower levels are the ideal place to bring larger ideas to life. What is your ideal space? A game room, wine cellar, home movie theater... whatever your ideal basement is, Our architects can design...
How to Handle recent St. Louis Ice & Wintry Weather with Your Home
Last evening in St. Louis, we experienced a range of wintry mix and ice pelting on our roofs, decks and driveways. At Mosby, we like to take preventative measures to lessen the effects of ice and snow on our homes. Ice on Driveways, Porches and Walkways One of those...
New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home
The new year brings new opportunities, a fresh start and of course, new year's resolutions. What better way to bring those new year resolutions to your home! A great way to start is by deep cleaning and taking inventory your home as you pack away the holiday...
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 there are pretty finishes and fixtures, after a short time...
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 a Mosby Building Arts home consultant and considering all their...