Right At Home – A Home Improvement Blog by Mosby
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Fall Exterior Renovation Ideas for St. Louis Homeowners
Just because the summer is over doesn't mean you must stop doing exterior remodeling on your St. Louis home. Moderate to warm fall days are the perfect temperatures to upgrade your outdoor living space. Get ready for the cooler winter months and make next spring and...
The Before & After Story of Cedar Siding Replacement
This handsome home in a forest-like setting in Wildwood, MO was designed by the owner, a now-retired airplane engineer. With the help of others, he built it over the course of several years, completing the project in 1986. Recently, the owner called Mosby Building...
Your Exterior Fall Maintenance Checklist
Summer has come to an end and fall is now upon us. And while it’s a great time to enjoy falling leaves and cooler weather, it’s also a good time to prepare the outside of your home for winter. Here are a few maintenance tips to make your home ready for winter weather....
What Motivates People to Remodel Their Home?
At some point, every home needs something remodeled. Need, desire and money are tied to making these decisions, but what motivates people to finally pull the trigger and take the plunge? As we have been remodeling St. Louis homes since 1947, we are eternally...
The Before & After Story of an Exterior Makeover
A Ballwin, MO couple still loved their one-and-a-half story ranch home built in 1978. The location is ideal for them, and interior modifications made over the years provide all they need. The exterior of the home needed some maintenance updates, and this highlighted...
Outdoor Living: Patio vs Deck
Both patios and decks are great choices for an outdoor living space. These open-air surroundings are perfect for entertaining while enjoying the outdoors. While both decks and patios are typically used for similar purposes, the fundamentals differ. Decks are...
What Kind of Remodeling Customer Service Should You Expect?
You expect a certain level of satisfactory service from a hotel stay or restaurant meal. Remodeling companies should be held to the same standards, especially because they are working inside your home. Along with quality work for a fair price, use this check list to...
What You Should Know Before Replacing Your Windows
Replacing your windows can improve your heating and cooling costs, brighten up any room, and bring up the value of your St. Louis home. However, choosing the wrong window vendor can create more problems than solutions. Let's discuss the benefits of replacing your...
5 Things to Consider When Waterproofing A Finished Basement
Finishing a basement is excellent for expanding your living quarters, preventing potential foundation issues, and improving the value of your St. Louis home. Such a significant job requires a licensed professional with a keen eye for details. Bargain basement...
Accessible Design: Where Functionality Meets Style
What do people generally think of when they hear the term, Accessible Design? For too many, it means hospital-like or institutional. However, this does not have to be the case. In recent times, the concept of aging in place has been more broadly embraced, without the...
How Rising Material Prices and Delays Impact the Construction Industry
Since the start of the pandemic, many homeowners have been stuck at home, unable to vacation. With time and money on their hands, they have decided to put their unused travel money into their home. No matter the size of the remodeling project, big or small, they all...
Upgrading Your Electrical When Bathroom Remodeling
When planning a bathroom remodel one thing to consider is if the electrical components of the bathroom need to be updated. Most full bathroom remodeling projects require a building permit in St. Louis County. This building permit triggers plumbing and electrical...