Homework

  • A Friend from the East May 20th, 20190 Comments

    Dear Homework,
    I grew up in St. Louis and come home often. My mom saves your columns for me because I love seeing your makeovers! We recently bought a home in New Jersey. We love the …Read More

  • In a Bit of a Hurry May 6th, 20190 Comments

    Dear Homework,
    My husband and I moved to a villa recently. We have renovated the inside and would like to continue with the yard. It took a while to fix the landscaping at our previous …Read More

  • 1945 Bungalow April 24th, 20190 Comments

    Dear Homework,
    I would like to upgrade the façade of our bungalow that we just purchased in Richmond Heights, mainly the front porch. What do you think? Thanks,
    —1945 Bungalow

    Dear …Read More

  • I Love Our Azaleas, But … April 8th, 20190 Comments

    Dear Homework,
    Our 30-year-old Chesterfield home is gorgeous when the azaleas bloom. However, during the rest of the year, the front of our house seems boring and outdated with the …Read More

  • Homework: Lessons March 27th, 20190 Comments

    big picture and little details
    Maybe it’s too obvious to say, but the first step in trying to improve the appearance of your house is to take a good, long look at it. Do this from …Read More

  • Ready To Renovate March 11th, 20190 Comments

    Dear Homework,
    Our young family recently completed a total renovation of the interior of our West County ranch. The goal was to make it brighter and more open and have better flow. We …Read More

  • Homework: Lessons February 25th, 20190 Comments

    Readers of this column know that I am a big proponent of giving new oomph to ’50s- and ’60s-era ranch houses. To add some prominence to their often unremarkable horizontal façades, I …Read More

  • Homework: Lessons February 11th, 20190 Comments

    The desire for great curb appeal often is undermined in modern homes by the necessity of front-facing garage doors. While they are an efficient and convenient way of parking and storing …Read More

  • Hoping to Look Current January 30th, 20190 Comments

    Dear Homework,
    This house has served our family well for the past 25 years. Would it be possible to move it more in the direction of the ‘modern farmhouse’ look that is currently so …Read More

  • Looking for That Extra Something January 16th, 20190 Comments

    Dear Homework,
    I just purchased this ranch home in West County. I plan to make a lot of interior upgrades and would like your ideas on how to give the exterior a jolt of glamour to flow …Read More

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