Homework

  • Meanwhile…Back at the Ranch July 15th, 20200 Comments

    Dear Homework,We bought a beautiful 1967 ranch home in Creve Coeur this fall. We know it has a lot of potential from the handsome brickwork and new, slate-blend roof, but we would like to …Read More

  • Entry Exam June 16th, 20200 Comments

    Dear Homework,
    We’ve brought our mid-century home back to shining on the inside, but the outside is a challenge. Our front door is on the back, facing the pool. We have two …Read More

  • How Can We Make It Better? May 20th, 20200 Comments

    Dear Homework,A couple of years ago we painted our house, but I still think it needs something so it doesn’t look so ‘cookie cutter’ in our neighborhood. We also need an additional …Read More

  • Looking for Love April 28th, 2020Off

    Dear Homework,
    Help me love my house again! Over the last few years, I have removed two dying shade trees and some overgrown bushes. I still want to remove the remaining clumps of tired …Read More

  • Ready To Invest In Pretty March 23rd, 2020Off

    Dear Homework,We have a house in Frontenac that needs a new roof, siding and trim. The squirrels and birds have enjoyed our home as though it’s made of gingerbread! Since we are …Read More

  • Updating a Classic March 11th, 2020Off

    Dear Homework,
    Since moving in a couple of years ago, we have focused on updating the interior of our home, as well as replacing the roof and windows. Now, we would like to redo the …Read More

  • Let’s Lay on the Charm! February 25th, 2020Off

    Dear Homework,We recently purchased this Cape Cod charmer in Affton. The house hasa lot going for it, including handsome brickwork and a new, slate-blend roof. We would like to enhance its …Read More

  • Banish the Bushes February 11th, 20200 Comments

    Dear Homework,We are considering removing all of the mature plantings in the front of our house with the exception of a Japanese red maple. Our idea is to paint the brick either gray or …Read More

  • Georgian Gem January 21st, 20200 Comments

    Dear Homework,We just purchased a charming Gale E. Henderson home and would love to update its classic facade and landscaping. A softer color scheme seems like a great place to start, but …Read More

  • Split Level With Issues January 6th, 20200 Comments

    Dear Homework,I love your columns in T&S and always look forward to your renovation ideas in the upcoming issues. My daughter and her husband purchased this home as a foreclosure. She …Read More

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