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Remodeling, Repairs & Advice
If you live in a home that has remained virtually unchanged since it was first built and inhabited, then you most likely live in a time capsule home. This phrase was originally coined to describe single-owner homes built in the 1940s and 50s that finally hit the real...
Basements, Mosby Tour, Remodeling
When a Wentzville, MO family built a brand new home they purposely left the walk-out basement unfinished so they could learn what they wanted from that space. Two years later they knew the basement should serve as a multi-tasking lower level. Mosby Building Arts...
Remodeling, Repairs & Advice
“Hell isn’t merely paved with good intentions; it’s walled and roofed with them. “ – Aldous Huxley Do-It-Yourself home remodeling projects begun with the best of intentions can soon turn into a nightmare due to lack of skill or knowledge. To humorously illustrate the...
Exterior Design, Remodeling, Repairs & Advice
The landscaping around your home is vulnerable to a construction crew. Exterior projects can put the crew directly in the flower beds and bushes up against the home. Heavy equipment and work boots can tear up a lawn. Protecting your landscaping during a remodeling...
Remodeling, Repairs & Advice
Smoke Alarm Codes Have Changed in St. Louis County Brian Yount, AIA, Mosby Building Arts Project Architect As Mosby Building Arts’ registered architect, one of my responsibilities is to keep our team updated on changes in relevant building codes, and how...
Designer Talk, Remodeling
Designer Talk: Mid-Century Modern Pendant LIghts Mosby Building Arts Designer Jillian Brinkman Every great kitchen remodel pays close attention to selecting light fixtures, because they add the perfect finishing touch by taking the design and style up a notch. As we...
Bathrooms, Before & After, Design & Remodeling, Kitchens, Remodeling
A couple bought a brick ranch home in Kirkwood with an eye toward it being their “forever home.” While the house had good bones, they wanted to update the place for how they lived, so they teamed with Mosby Building Arts for a whole house remodel. The...
Architecture, Design & Remodeling, Kitchens, Remodeling
Virtual Remodeling: See Your Projects Before Making a Decision Virtual remodeling is the use of software programs that makes it easy to explore design options. It is a cost-effective – and, frankly, fun – way to see the possibilities before making a final decision....
Remodeling, Repairs & Advice
What You Need to Know About Online Remodeling Brokers The internet has transformed how we shop, with access to details and price comparisons creating a welcome transparency and ease of use. So it makes sense that we finally have online marketplaces for consumers...
Basements, Before & After, Garages & Driveways, Remodeling
A split-level mid-century modern home in Webster Groves, MO had a basement that multi-tasked as a one-car garage, recreation area and laundry room, with access to the backyard. The family wanted this high-traffic space to be a more functional and beautiful lower...
Remodeling, Repairs & Advice
A St. Peters, MO woman bought a fixer-upper ranch house that needed some repairs and updates, but she liked its open plan and could see the potential. While she could take care of many of the projects herself, there was one item that she called “the elephant in the...
Personal Spaces, Remodeling
Laundry is a constant chore, from what to do with dirty clothes, to the washing and drying, to putting the laundry away. Even though it’s a daily part of our lives, where to put the laundry room is too often treated as an afterthought. You need a space that makes it...
Remodeling, Repairs & Advice
This 1970s St. Louis ranch home was purchased as a fixer-upper. There were many obvious improvements to be made, and a home inspection showed it was in decent shape, making it a good candidate for a remodel and updates. While renovations were in full swing, Mosby...
Design & Remodeling, Personal Spaces, Remodeling
When your pastime begins to crowd out people or spaces in the home, it may be time to think about creating a special hobby room. Hobbies help reduce stress through creativity and escape, so consider this project beneficial to your overall well being. Here are the key...
Architecture, Before & After, Design & Remodeling, Remodeling
The family moved into their Sunset Hills, MO ranch home, built in 1965, in 2011. They love the neighborhood, the town and most everything about the house. The home met all their needs, yet they longed for a more spacious, less cramped feel, akin to the hunting lodges...