Right At Home – A Home Improvement Blog by Mosby
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DESIGNER TALK Do You Really Need a Dining Room?
Karen Bruns, Mosby Building Arts Designer In the remodeling world, we continually confront this question: Dining rooms – do we really need them anymore? Dining rooms have been a mainstay of the American home forever. But at some point in our recent history, we’ve...
Do You Live in a Time Capsule Home?
If you live in a home that has remained virtually unchanged since it was first built and inhabited, then you most likely live in a time capsule home. This phrase was originally coined to describe single-owner homes built in the 1940s and 50s that finally hit the real...
Mosby Tour: Finished Basement with Craft Room & Guest Suite
When a Wentzville, MO family built a brand new home they purposely left the walk-out basement unfinished so they could learn what they wanted from that space. Two years later they knew the basement should serve as a multi-tasking lower level. Mosby Building Arts...
Oh, the Horror: DIY Remodeling Gone Wrong
“Hell isn’t merely paved with good intentions; it’s walled and roofed with them. “ – Aldous Huxley Do-It-Yourself home remodeling projects begun with the best of intentions can soon turn into a nightmare due to lack of skill or knowledge. To humorously illustrate the...
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...