Right At Home – A Home Improvement Blog by Mosby
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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...
Is Your Bathroom Properly Ventilated?
Right Bath recently had a client with who had problems with the paint peeling on her walls and mold spots on her bathroom ceiling. She was confused on how this can occur when she had an exhaust fan that operated just fine. Come to find out the exhaust fan was...
What You Need to Know About Online Remodeling Brokers
The internet has transformed how we shop, with access to details and price comparisons creating a welcome transparency and ease of use. So it makes sense that we finally have online marketplaces for consumers to more easily find home improvement service...
Before & After: Converting a Garage into a Family Room
A split-level mid-century modern home in Webster Groves, MO had a basement that multi-tasked as a one-car garage, recreation area and laundry room, with access to the backyard. The family wanted this high-traffic space to be a more functional and beautiful lower...
Q&A: When to Use a Nail or Screw?
Question How do you know when it’s better to use a nail or screw? Answer Ah, the eternal question! Unlike the Coke or Pepsi debate, nail or screw does have a correct answer – many correct answers because it depends on the context. In general, nails handle shear weight...
Talking About St. Louis County Building Codes and Permits with Scott Mosby
When remodeling your home, you need to have the proper building and zoning permits. Professional remodeling companies take care of this process for the homeowner, while DIY projects can put homeowners through a potentially confusing maze of information. But it must be...
Create a Master Suite with a Bathroom Addition
The family loved the home they bought in Clayton, MO except for one thing - there was only one bathroom on the ground floor. Longing for a master suite, they enlisted Mosby Building Arts, who created the solution to build a bathroom and walk-in closet room...
From Boom to Break Down: The Problems of Homes Built Between 1997 and 2007
For some people, being able to own a home is the American dream, and for others building a new home is the apex of that dream. But with an economic boost from the late 90’s to the late 2000’s came a boom of newly built homes that weren’t the dreams many asked for. An...
Q&A: Moldy Paint & Respiratory Ailments
Question Three weeks ago I repainted our bedroom walls using paint that was about 7 years old. It mixed well so I assumed it was fine to use. After applying the paint I noticed an odor unlike any smell I had ever experienced before. It was so strong that we couldn't...
What Can Cause a Brick Wall to Collapse?
On August 12, 2015, a section of the brick wall on a building erected in 1860 failed dramatically, leaving a 5-story gaping hole on the south side of the historic building. All occupants escaped without injury. Here’s the original news story about the Laclede’s...
7 Signs of a Dangerous Deck
If it seems like you hear more news stories about collapsing decks, it’s not just your imagination. According to the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA), approximately 40 million decks are over 20 years old, and this greatly increases the likelihood of...