Homework

  • Gimme Shelter February 9th, 2021Off

    Dear Homework,
    We have reached out to several architects but to no avail, so hopefully you can help us. We would like to put a roof of some sort over our front door for protection from the …Read More

  • Tweaks for the Teardown January 19th, 2021Off

    Dear Homework,
    We’ve loved our house for more than 40 years, but we’ve always thought we lived in a ‘teardown.’ We like the existing character of our street, so what can we do …Read More

  • Looking for That Finishing Touch December 16th, 2020Off

    Dear Homework,
    We would love your suggestions to enhance the front of our home. We love and agree with your suggestions for homes shown in your column. Thank you for your …Read More

  • Wake-Up Call December 1st, 2020Off

    Dear Homework,
    I love your ideas and every week wish you could help us. We would like to take our north-facing facade from old school to fresh and current. We would like it to look less …Read More

  • Paint a Better Picture November 18th, 2020Off

    Dear Homework,
    I would love to add a wide front porch to our South County colonial. I would also like to start over with the landscaping because it has become a bit overgrown. What do you …Read More

  • Lost in the Jungle November 3rd, 2020Off

    Dear Homework,
    As you can see from my photo, the landscaping at the front of my home is terribly overgrown. Although I’d miss my lilacs, we would like to tear everything out and plant …Read More

  • Mod-Farm Refresh October 20th, 2020Off

    Dear Homework,The exterior of our 1800s farmhouse in Wildwood could use a refresher. A series of previous owners added new spaces and wrapped it all in gray vinyl siding. We would love to …Read More

  • Wistfully Waiting in Webster October 6th, 2020Off

    Dear Homework,
    We moved into this fixer-upper a little over a year ago, and now it’s time to tackle the exterior and increase its cottagey charm. We would love to add shutters to some …Read More

  • At a Loss in Town and Country September 22nd, 2020Off

    Dear Homework,
    I am at a loss about how to go about updating the entry of my house. The ’70s-era, brick Southern Colonial could use a new front door, walkways and landscaping, but I’m …Read More

  • Seizing the Moment September 8th, 2020Off

    Dear Homework,
    After seven busy years in this home, we now are forced to deal with its aging roof and gutters. We want to seize the moment and take advantage of this opportunity to …Read More

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