Right At Home – A Home Improvement Blog by Mosby
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Q&A: How to Stop an Atrium Window Leak
We frequently hear from homeowners seeking answers to repair and maintenance problems. Many of these questions and answers are compiled in our Home Improvement Library. Here is a recent question. Question I have a 9-year old house with a tall wall of atrium windows,...
Opening Up a Home By Raising the Ceiling
The family moved into their Sunset Hills, MO ranch home, built in 1965, in 2011. They love the neighborhood, the town and most everything about the house. The home met all their needs, yet they longed for a more spacious, less cramped feel, akin to the hunting lodges...
Deciding How Much To Spend on Kitchen Cabinets
New cabinets are normally the biggest item of a kitchen remodel, realistically using anywhere from 15% - 35% of your budget. The range is so wide is because you have three basic options for which type of cabinets to use: stock, semi-custom, or custom cabinets. Let’s...
Q&A: How Do You Remove Black Streaks on the Roof?
We frequently hear from homeowners seeking answers to repair and maintenance problems. Many of these questions and answers are compiled in our Home Improvement Library. Here is a recent question. Question I have black streaks on the north side of my roof. What causes...
Before & After Details of a St. Louis Deck and Screen Porch
What's not to love about spending a gorgeous day outdoors? Imagine if you had the option to do it completely out in the open, or in the breezy shade of a screen porch. That's what the owners of a Kirkwood, MO home, built in 1978, had in mind when they called Mosby...
Microwave Height Above Counter Top
Standard clearance for a microwave-hood combination appliance is 18" above the range top which is 54" above the the finish floor. The 30" clearance above your stove top is for a cabinet or flammable & combustible surface. The National Kitchen & Bath...
Tips for Choosing the Right Fence For Your Home
Most every home has some kind of fencing on the grounds. When it comes to choosing a fence, there are many things to consider. Here’s a basic primer on how to choose the right fence for your home. The Purpose of the Fence If you need a secure fence to keep animals and...
Q&A: Is Our Drain Tile Blocked?
We frequently hear from homeowners seeking answers to repair and maintenance problems. Many of these questions and answers are compiled in our Home Improvement Library. Here is a recent question. Question My husband suspects our drain tile is blocked. Short of digging...
Q&A: Should I Add Another Downspout to My Gutters?
We frequently hear from homeowners seeking answers to repair and maintenance problems. Many of these questions and answers are compiled in our Home Improvement Library. Here is a recent question. Question I have a 41 foot span of guttering across the back of my villa...
Designer Tricks for Choosing Your Home’s Color Palette
Creating a color palette for your home encompasses more than wall paint colors. A good color scheme also takes into consideration your furniture, flooring, fixtures and accessories. The following are some of the concepts designers employ to craft many color details...
A Quick Guide to Radiant Floor Heating
If you feel uneven heating in your home during cold weather, you’re experiencing the physics of air movement. Heat naturally rises. With a forced-air system, heat is pushed to the ceiling and you wait for it to drop down as it cools. With a radiant floor...
Q&A: What Causes the Fireplace Smell in Our House?
We frequently hear from homeowners seeking answers to repair and maintenance problems. Many of these questions and answers are compiled in our Home Improvement Library. Here is a recent question. Question On certain days, our first floor fireplace causes a smell to...