Right At Home – A Home Improvement Blog by Mosby
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Solving the Problem of a Leaking Dormer
A South St. Louis, MO home had a leaking dormer (shown above) that was problematic for years. The interior walls of the dormer were often condensated, and heavy rains would lead to water damage on the lower level foyer ceiling. Even though these were previously billed...
Q&A: Drying Out a Water Damaged Basement
Question We just repaired a bad water leak that completely covered one wall in the finished basement. It’s dry wall with a vapor barrier and insulation behind it. The only moisture I can feel is in the corners of the drywall at the base but I know the insulation is...
Discovering & Fixing a Compromised Load-Bearing Wall
This 1970s St. Louis ranch home was purchased as a fixer-upper. There were many obvious improvements to be made, and a home inspection showed it was in decent shape, making it a good candidate for a remodel and updates. While renovations were in full swing, Mosby...
How to Make a Hobby Room in Your Home
When your pastime begins to crowd out people or spaces in the home, it may be time to think about creating a special hobby room. Hobbies help reduce stress through creativity and escape, so consider this project beneficial to your overall well being. Here are the key...
The Before and After Story of a St. Louis Exterior Update
If you love the way your older home looks, an exterior remodel need not be a dramatic before and after story. Let's take a look at how to replace and update most of a home's exterior while retaining its original style. This Glendale, MO ranch home, built in 1960, was...
Q&A: Water Pipe Calcium Build Up Cause and Solutions
Question We’re in the middle of a kitchen remodel and when the sink water valves were cut off there were calcium pellets inside the hot water pipe, only (photo above). We always had issues with the hot water pressure being weaker than the cold, and it takes forever to...
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...