Homework

Ready and Willing May 22nd, 20170 Comments

Dear Homework,
This Creve Coeur ranch has served our family’s needs well for the past 49 years. We would like to give the home a refresh but don’t know where to start. We want to …Read More

Fresh Approach May 9th, 20170 Comments

Dear Homework,
Can you help us refresh our 1963 two-story home in Town & Country? Thank you!
Sincerely,
—Fresh Approach

Dear Fresh Approach,
Often, when you think about …Read More

Midcentury Meh May 1st, 20170 Comments

Dear Homework,
For the front of our home, we have considered a portico, dormers, adding a front porch, painting the brick and more to add character. Basically, we have no idea what to do. …Read More

Domestic Dilemma April 25th, 20170 Comments

Dear Homework,
We purchased, remodeled and built an addition onto this classic Colonial five years ago. The original front door was not centered, too small and recessed. We thought adding …Read More

Inspire Me April 11th, 20170 Comments

Dear Homework,
I am in the process of updating the front of a house I recently purchased. I have started some landscaping and plan to remove the large Sweet Gum tree in the front yard …Read More

Good Starting Point April 4th, 20170 Comments

Dear Homework,
My family bought this incredibly outdated 1928 Maritz and Young house in October. We are wrapping up our interior renovation and turning our attention to the front. I’m …Read More

Develop Our Potential March 21st, 20170 Comments

Dear Homework,
When we moved into our house 30 years ago, it was a lump of brown cedar. We are glad we painted it gray, but now we want to take things further. We like the white trim …Read More

Key Lime Cottage March 7th, 20170 Comments

Dear Homework,
Below is our Florida home. It needs some help. I’m not sure where to start with the landscaping. The front porch is only 5 feet wide; does this exclude the possibility of …Read More

Time for a Split Decision February 28th, 20170 Comments

Dear Homework,
We have a multilevel, midcentury-style home with a boatload of character and historic charm. We’ve already done a great deal to the first floor and den area, but are in …Read More

Exterior U-Turn February 22nd, 20170 Comments

Dear Homework,
I have recently moved into a very interesting U-shaped ranch in West County. I have transformed the dated interior and now need to move to the exterior. I have two …Read More