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Homework: 9.20.17
Dear Homework,
We did an addition 15 years ago and are long overdue for a new front porch and driveway. How do we make the front door stand out from the mudroom door? Should we paint the …Read More -
Homework: 9.13.17
Dear Homework,
We have been living here since 1995 and would like ideas on how to change our home’s appearance, especially the front porch. The landscaping is also getting old. Thanks …Read More -
Between Some Rocks and a Hard Place
Dear Homework, I have no curb appeal. The previous homeowners tried to protect the basement by putting 10 inches of gravel around the house. The basement is dry, but I can’t plant …Read More
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Homework: 8.30.17
Dear Homework,
As you can see, our home is more than a little plain. And it’s located on a street with Queen Anne and Craftsman-style homes that are bigger and have more architectural …Read More -
Stymied But Still Striving
Dear Homework,
My home still feels plain Jane even after a renovation. There are large spaces between windows and no cohesive color palette—it’s lots of tan siding with a gray roof and …Read More -
Why Am I Underwhelmed?
Dear Homework, I have a simple question for you: I feel that my house has some good elements, but is lacking something. Please take a look and tell me what you suggest.
Sincerely,
—Why …Read More -
Room for Improvement
No matter what the specifics are regarding any particular cosmetic procedure, the goal is the same: enhanced appearance. There are so many options out there because one patient’s problem …Read More
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Nervous Mom
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
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
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
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Sep 23 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The 4th Annual ArborMeisters Homebrew & Craft Beer Festival returns on Sept. 23. The festival will feature more than 60 varies of beer from homebrewers and craft brewers. Each beer will incorporate one ingredient relatingSep 26 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
History buffs will want to head to Left Bank Books for a signing of The Templars: The Rise and Spectacular Fall of God’s Holy Warriors with British writer and historian Dan Jones. The popular TV documentarianOct 1 @ 10:00 am – 3:30 pmOct 1 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pmOct 7 @ 7:00 pmOct 18 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pmNov 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pmNov 9 @ 6:00 pmNov 23 @ 7:00 am – 11:00 amDec 2 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pmSubscribe -
