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For many homeowners, pets are more than just companions. They’re cherished family members who might quietly vie for the title of “favorite.” It’s no secret that pets significantly enhance our quality of life. Our fur babies bring joy, comfort,...
Siding
Pros and Cons of Siding Materials for St. Louis Homes Adding siding is a great way to add curb appeal and value to your house in St. Louis while increasing your happiness at the same time. Even luckier for you, there are no shortages in high-quality siding materials...
Flooring, Miscellaneous, Windows
5 Things to Do to Get Your Home Ready For Winter Winter in St. Louis is quickly approaching. Now is the time to make sure your home is ready for the winter season. Since the clock is ticking and cold weather is almost here, you might not have time to get the big...
Miscellaneous, Windows
Are you looking to replace your windows? Selecting the right windows for your home can be overwhelming given all the styles, materials, and features that are available to choose from. Whether you’re building a new home or planning to replace existing windows, the key...
Basements, Basements, Design & Remodeling, Designer Talk, Personal Spaces
How to Brighten Your Basement If you are considering finishing your basement or a basement remodel, you should first think about how you’d like the space to look and feel overall. While many homeowners choose to create a cave-like basement for movie viewing or...
Basements, Basements, Design & Remodeling, Personal Spaces
Recently, many of us have had the opportunity to be home more than ever. This has us all thinking about improvements we could make around the house. Many of our clients are interested in expanding their living space either outside the home via patios and porches, or...
Doors, Exterior Design, Exteriors by Mosby, Windows & Doors
Often, homeowners are surprised at what a difference a front porch can make to their home. Curb appeal is a defining characteristic of a home’s aesthetics, and while the interior of the home can be just as interesting, the outside is what makes the first impression....
Basements, Basements, Designer Talk, Personal Spaces, Remodeling
Our basements are a wonderland of possibilities, with all that space waiting to take care of our basic needs like storage or our fondest dreams of an arts and crafts studio, media room, home theater or teenage escape. It can be anything you desire, and this is why...
Doors, Exterior Design, Exteriors by Mosby, Repairs & Advice, Windows
Is it the middle of winter and your furnace is running, but your home still feels drafty? Whether your home is old or new, there are a few items to check to make sure you’re getting the most energy efficiency out of your home. Attic Insulation How can you tell if you...
Exteriors by Mosby, Miscellaneous, Windows, Windows & Doors
History of Aluminum Window Installation in St. Louis Aluminum windows were a popular choice for St. Louis home builders in the 1980’s and 1990’s. Aluminum windows provided a cheaper alternative to wood or steel windows. They often came in many different...
Home Improvement Library, Plumbing
I suspect a blockage in two probable areas prone to problems with disposals. My first suggestion is to check your P-trap pipe below the disposal and sink, and clear it of any solid waste that may be caught there. The second place to check for blockage is a hole on the...
Brick & Masonry, Home Improvement Library
The mortar mix you see in those bags or tubes is probably not going to match your existing mortar in color and strength. This is especially true if your house was built prior to the 1950’s. Houses built prior to the 1950’s “usually” used site-mixed mortars...
Home Improvement Library, Water & Moisture
The reason mold accumulates only behind pictures on the exterior walls is due to condensation caused by the interior of your home being cool with a relatively high humidity level and the exterior being warm during the summer months. It works in exactly the same way...
Home Improvement Library, Plumbing, Rid-X
Q: How can I safely clean the pipes in my house? A: We have found an additional user for Rid-X Septic Tank Cleanser: as a safe and natural way to keep the insides of all plumbing lines clean. Rid-X is a bacterial enzyme that breaks down waste in septic tanks, but it...
Cleaning, Home Improvement Library, Plumbing
FOR FLUSHING ISSUES Turn off the water to the toilet, flush the toilet to minimize the water in the bowl, and pour in a gallon of vinegar to remove scale and mineral deposits. Leave the vinegar in the toilet for 24-48 hours. This may improve the flushing. The goal is...
