Homework

  • Excited for Some Ideas July 8th, 20190 Comments

     

    Dear Homework,
    My husband and I just purchased a new home. I am interested in getting some ideas on how we can update the exterior and the landscaping.
    Thank you,
    —Excited for …Read More

  • Colonial Color Change June 17th, 20190 Comments

    Dear Homework,
    We plan to put a lime wash on our red bricks and perhaps change the shutter color to a sage green. What do you think of these changes, and what else would you suggest to …Read More

  • Making the Dream Come True June 3rd, 20190 Comments

    Dear Homework,
    Three years ago, we placed a note in the mailbox of this 1885 farmhouse that my husband has loved since childhood. We were shocked to receive a positive response and are now …Read More

  • 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 However, during the rest of the year, the front of our house seems boring and outdated with the …Read More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

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