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Outdoor Living: Patio vs Deck

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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 You Should Know Before Replacing Your Windows

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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...

Accessible Design: Where Functionality Meets Style

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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...

Meet Mosby’s Women in Construction

Miscellaneous, Mosby Team, Q & A

In the past when it came time for a woman to find a career, she was guided toward either teaching or nursing school. This held true for many years. However, as time has progressed, #girlpower has become a mantra for encouraging young women to break society stereotypes...

Meet the Mosby Expeditor

Miscellaneous, Q & A

Job titles are usually reflective of what a person does, like lawyer, doctor or firefighter…But within an organization, there are some roles that don’t quite capture what that person actually does. Take as example, an Expeditor in the remodeling industry. You walk...

Siding Replacement: Types of Siding

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  There are several types of siding you can choose from for your home including vinyl, insulated vinyl, and composite siding. But what is the right choice for your home? Mosby Building Arts can help guide you through the exterior remodeling...

Meet the Mosby Drafters

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Here at Mosby Building Arts it takes a village to bring your dream project from an idea to a well-crafted finished project. We employ a deep bench of architects, designers and laborers, such as plumbers, electricians and carpenters. Most job titles are likely...

Kitchen Remodeling: Paint or Replace My Cabinets

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 Designer Jake Spurgeon discusses remodeling your kitchen and whether you should paint, re-face or replace your cabinets. There are several factors involved that can help determine the right path for you kitchen cabinetry, including, the cabinet layout, the...

Why It’s Important To Vibe With Your Designer

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For any relationship to be successful, it must be built on a foundation of trust and mutual respect. This is applicable not only in marriages and friendships, but it’s paramount to that of an interior designer and homeowner, as well. Some of the best design projects...

Kitchen or Bathroom Remodel – Which Should You Do First?

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You may have bought your new house with plans to renovate and now that you’re moved in, you don’t know where to begin! Should you start with the kitchen or bathroom? It’s very easy to become overwhelmed when planning a home remodeling project. Where or what is my...

The Pros and Cons of a Walk-In Shower

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When beginning a bathroom remodel, there are many factors to consider, like vanity style, tile selection, paint color and more. Probably the biggest decision you’ll face though is what to do regarding the shower and/or tub. There are so many options, like traditional...

Elegant Sunroom Addition

Exterior Design, Lighting, Miscellaneous, Room Additions

Many homeowners are faced with an age-old dilemma; add on to your existing home to gain the extra space you desire. Or trade up to something larger that has the amenities you are lacking. If you are happy with the things you can’t change about your home—such as the...

Lighting Solutions For Your Home

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  You can’t have “camera and action” without lights. In fact, the crucial role of lighting is not only for functionality but also as an important aspect of interior design. Lighting may not be top of mind when considering design elements in the home, but it can...

Play up style in your kitchen with a backsplash!

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There’s a saying that a messy kitchen is a sign of a good meal. For instance, when cooking that favorite soup recipe and ending up with a splattering against the back of your stove. But why not cook a great meal and prevent the mess? You should consider adding a...

Barn Door Basics

Architecture, Bathrooms, Doors, Miscellaneous, Personal Spaces, Remodeling, Remodeling, Windows & Doors

Are the interior doors in your home traditional six-panel doors? Do you have any glass doors, accordion doors or pocket doors? While doors provide an inherent function (access and privacy to an enclosed space), many often forget that doors can add great value to the...