- Replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and garage door openers.
- Clean window, door and vent screens. Repair screen tears and bent frames.
- Inspect and clean gas grills to prepare for the outdoor cooking season.
- Inspect garden hoses for leaks. Keep outdoor spigots disconnected until frost passes.
- Caulk air gaps around windows and doors.
- Check air-conditioning systems and change filters.
- Inspect clothes washing machine and water supply hoses. Replace as needed.
- Recharge fire extinguishers with expired dates.
- Clean garbage disposal. Change water filters and service water softeners.
- Begin lawn, plant and shrub fertilizing, seeding and mulching.
A ground floor powder room and the full bath in the upstairs hallway were overdue for an update. We remodeled both at the same time, coordinating the looks for maximum impact. Click to see project photos.
The St. Louis region has had 2 serious deck collapses in less than a year. As the outdoor party season begins, it's time to get serious about deck safety. Click for the signs of an Unsafe Deck.
From day one of construction on a mother-in-law suite addition to a Chesterfield home, our client has been sharing details and photos of the adventure on her personal blog. Click to share her remodeling experience.
Spring is the perfect time to give your home a bright new face. Design and coordinate new roofing, siding and shutters by following the principals we use each day to dress ourselves. Click to learn about Exterior Design.
April showers bring May flowers, but it can also bring damaging and unhealthy water leaks.Your home reveals clues about pending water damage, and there's plenty you can do to prevent it. Learn how to avoid water damage.
