Right At Home – A Home Improvement Blog by Mosby
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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...
Three Reasons An Egress Window Should Be Left To The Pros
So, you want an egress window installed in your basement remodel. Great! Think this is a DIY? You may want to think again. Mosby Senior Home Consultant Denny Corr lists 3 of the major reasons to call in the pros from the start. Installation needs to adhere to your...
The Immediate Benefits of Having a Mudroom
Mudrooms can be a beautiful and functional control center to the home instead of a dismal pass-thru space next to the garage. With some creative use of space, maximizing organization, and playing with color, you can change the day-to-day function of your daily...
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...