Right At Home – A Home Improvement Blog by Mosby
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How to Protect Landscaping During a Remodel
The landscaping around your home is vulnerable to a construction crew. Exterior projects can put the crew directly in the flower beds and bushes up against the home. Heavy equipment and work boots can tear up a lawn. Protecting your landscaping during a remodeling...
Smoke Alarm Codes Have Changed in St. Louis County
Brian Yount, AIA, Mosby Building Arts Project Architect As Mosby Building Arts' registered architect, one of my responsibilities is to keep our team updated on changes in relevant building codes, and how municipalities have amended and enforce them. Usually...
Designer Talk: Mid-Century Modern Pendant LIghts
Mosby Building Arts Designer Jillian Brinkman Every great kitchen remodel pays close attention to selecting light fixtures, because they add the perfect finishing touch by taking the design and style up a notch. As we prepare for our upcoming Mid-Century Modern Panel,...
Before & After: A Ranch Home Makeover
A couple bought a brick ranch home in Kirkwood with an eye toward it being their "forever home." While the house had good bones, they wanted to update the place for how they lived, so they teamed with Mosby Building Arts for a whole house remodel. The scope of...
Q&A: Blocking Nicotine Stained Walls
Question We just purchased a home from a smoker and have been cleaning it up. We have scrubbed it down, replaced the carpets, cleaned the ductwork and repainted every square inch of the home and, thankfully, the odor is gone. Unfortunately, we are now getting...
Designer Talk: Making Shower Wall Decisions
Mosby Building Arts Designer Jake Spurgeon When performing a bathroom remodeling project one of the biggest design items is the choice of shower wall materials. There are several different products available and each one has specific considerations...
Q&A: The Difference Between Retail and Contractor-Grade Faucets
Question We’re getting ready to remodel our bathroom and picking out fixtures. There’s a great price difference between faucets on the shelf at Home Depot or Lowe’s and those available through our contractor’s plumbing suppliers. Even when it’s the same make and...
Before & After: A Mid-Century Kitchen Goes Modern
A handsome 1953 mid-century modern ranch home in University City, MO retains a good amount of its original design, but the kitchen had a decidedly 1980s vibe. After living with it for 8 years, the owners were ready for a remodel. Their goals for the kitchen remodel...
Contemporary Yet Timeless Exterior Design
In remodeling, it’s important to strike a balance between past trends, what’s trending at the moment and what will look good in the future. When updating your home’s exterior there are many things a homeowner can do to improve curb appeal. A recent trend in exterior...
Pro & Con: A Wall-Hung Toilet
Long a standard in Europe, the wall-hung toilet is quickly becoming an American favorite. The wall-hung version works the same as the traditional floor-mount model save for the water tank which is installed out of sight behind the wall. This innovative plumbing...
Q&A: How to Properly Remove Snow From a Deck
Question We have a new wood deck, and with snow in the forecast, we need to know the best way to remove snow without causing damage. Also, what type of ice melt should we use for it? Answer Great questions! We will break this down into two separate categories, and the...
Virtual Remodeling: See Your Projects Before Making a Decision
Virtual remodeling is the use of software programs that makes it easy to explore design options. It is a cost-effective – and, frankly, fun – way to see the possibilities before making a final decision. From simple home improvements to large remodeling projects, here...