Fall is almost here, and many St. Louisans are gearing up for chili cookoffs, outdoor bonfires, and all the pumpkin-filled porch decor imaginable. This time of year, many homeowners begin making a wishlist of things that would make their home that much cozier in the...
With the outdoor living season in full swing, we’re bound to hear more stories about deck collapses. In the past 10 years, there have been more than 800 reported injuries at an average rate of 21% per year. In many cases, the failing decks were built incorrectly, not...
With the kids off to college, a couple wanted to make their 1960s ranch home in Crestwood, MO more inviting, and have amenities they’d always longed for. On their list of desires: a large master bathroom; designing a new kitchen with a breakfast nook and fireplace;...
A Glendale, Missouri home had an inground gunnite pool installed in 1964 (shown above). When Mosby Building Arts’ clients’ bought the house over 20 years ago, the family was thrilled to have a pool. It brought countless hours of fun – and maintenance. With the...
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...
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...
