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...
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...
Aging is an inevitable part of life. And while getting older often leaves us feeling powerless, just know it is possible to live many happy years in the one place that gives you the most comfort – your home. Mosby Building Arts President, Mark McClanahan, is a part of...
Arthur Merdinian, Home Consultant & Architect The idea of remodeling your home may seem like a fantasy come true – with the wave of a wand everything will magically be new and beautiful. But in reality, there are many more...
Does your home feel outdated? Do you feel cramped and need more space? Before you decide to make a major move and contact a real estate agent, we want to provide you with some information regarding the idea of moving vs. remodeling. You should consider and weigh both...
Do you have a wish list of things you would like to change about your home? Maybe you’ve been dreaming about remodeling your dated kitchen and replacing it with a modern, family-friendly farmhouse kitchen. Or you fantasize about a new hall bathroom that doesn’t make...
This is a good question especially considering the tarnished image of the remodeling industry. Nationally, remodeling companies are known for causing significant cost overruns, major delays in production, delivering poor quality, and on the extreme, behaving...
We recently sat down with the leader of the Mosby Building Arts Planning and Design team, Jack Culian. He detailed the difference of design-build vs. remodeling projects, and revealed a new design innovation coming to Mosby in 2017. Here are Jack’s answers to 4...
We recently sat down with the guiding lights of the Mosby Building Arts production team to learn what motivates their commitment to excellence. Tyler Cluff, the Vice President of Production, has been with Mosby since 2003. Tina Reese, Production Department Manager,...
Question We just purchased a home from a smoker and have been cleaning it up. We have scrubbed it down, replaced the carpets, cleaned the ductwork and repainted every square inch of the home and, thankfully, the odor is gone. Unfortunately, we are now getting...
Question When it comes to replacing lightbulbs, there’s so many changes and so many choices. How do you compare watts to lumens? And what type of bulbs are the best to replace the traditional incandescent? Any advice to simplify shopping for light bulbs would be most...
Question We’re getting ready to remodel our bathroom and picking out fixtures. There’s a great price difference between faucets on the shelf at Home Depot or Lowe’s and those available through our contractor’s plumbing suppliers. Even when it’s the same make and...
Question We have a new wood deck, and with snow in the forecast, we need to know the best way to remove snow without causing damage. Also, what type of ice melt should we use for it? Answer Great questions! We will break this down into two separate categories, and the...
Question With the fall and winter weather, the floor of the garage tends to be damp on a number of days, as if it were condensation. Do you have any suggestions as to how we can cure this problem? Answer Condensation, or moisture out of the air, causes the wet...
Question How do you know when it’s better to use a nail or screw? Answer Ah, the eternal question! Unlike the Coke or Pepsi debate, nail or screw does have a correct answer – many correct answers because it depends on the context. In general, nails handle shear weight...