Homework

Nervous Mom July 24th, 20170 Comments

Dear Homework,
Our daughter and son-in-law just bought this house in Olivette. The inside is perfect for them, however our daughter is concerned about the steepness of the drive. Getting …Read More

Ready for the Fight July 18th, 20170 Comments

Dear Homework,
We love our mid-century home. It is on a short cul-de-sac with other similar homes on large lots. That said, the neighborhood is changing and we believe that some …Read More

Ready for a New Look July 11th, 20170 Comments

Dear Homework,
We love the great style you always bring to the projects people send you, and we hope you can help us with some decisions. We recently had a lot of hail damage to our roof, …Read More

Ready to Get to Work June 27th, 20170 Comments

Dear Homework,
Our family has been in this house a couple of years and we’re ready to get to work! Since we need to replace the aluminum siding and would like to replace the original …Read More

Tired of Seeing Red June 12th, 20170 Comments

Dear Homework,
My husband and I just bought a house, and we’re looking to change the exterior. The house is brick on the front, and the rest is red siding. We don’t love the color of …Read More

Out of Ideas June 5th, 20170 Comments

Dear Homework,
Hope you’re up for a challenge! We would like to upgrade this four-family building, but haven’t a clue where to start. There seems so little to work with. We are open …Read More

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