Homework

  • After the Storm October 6th, 2021Off

    Dear Homework,
    We recently lost a large shade tree during a storm. After it was hauled away, we began to see our front yard in a new light. We have often thought about adding a circle …Read More

  • Playing Catch Up August 10th, 2021Off

    Dear Homework,
    We recently moved into and renovated the interior of our home in Town and Country, but we are out of ideas for the front elevation. We have removed many overgrown yew bushes …Read More

  • Perfecting Potential July 14th, 2021Off

    Dear Homework,
    We purchased this home knowing it needed work but has great potential. We’ve done a lot of work inside and in the backyard and now would like to focus on the exterior. The …Read More

  • Trying to Find Some Light June 2nd, 2021Off

    Dear Homework,
    We’ve loved our Tudor revival in Pasadena Hills for the 20 years that we’ve lived here. Because of its orientation and surrounding mature trees, our front yard is very …Read More

  • Just Not Darling Enough May 4th, 2021Off

    Dear Homework,My daughter just purchased this darling home in Kirkwood. She would love ideas on landscaping and trim paint. For the future, she would appreciate ideas for a cover at the …Read More

  • Shrewsbury Sleeper April 6th, 2021Off

    Dear Homework,
    We just recently bought this house, and it needs new life and energy. It is covered in metal siding, which we know can be painted. We are trying to keep costs down while …Read More

  • More Spice for our Creole Charmer March 10th, 2021Off

    Dear Homework,
    We love our 1950s Colonial home in Richmond Heights with its big trees and wrought iron details, but we feel like the exterior could use some freshening up. We are …Read More

  • Gimme Shelter February 9th, 2021Off

    Dear Homework,
    We have reached out to several architects but to no avail, so hopefully you can help us. We would like to put a roof of some sort over our front door for protection from the …Read More

  • Tweaks for the Teardown January 19th, 2021Off

    Dear Homework,
    We’ve loved our house for more than 40 years, but we’ve always thought we lived in a ‘teardown.’ We like the existing character of our street, so what can we do …Read More

  • Looking for That Finishing Touch December 16th, 2020Off

    Dear Homework,
    We would love your suggestions to enhance the front of our home. We love and agree with your suggestions for homes shown in your column. Thank you for your …Read More

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