Trends Blog: Are Smaller Homes Hotter?

With the popularity of TV shows like HGTV’s Tiny House Hunters, the Tiny House Movement is growing across the United States. People are getting rid of their mansions, downsizing their belongings and moving into these “tiny” houses. The reasons for moving to a “tiny lifestyle” range, but it’s obvious that this trend is growing, and appears to be here to…

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Are The Holidays Making You Rethink Your Home?

Preparing for the holidays can be nerve-racking. You might have relatives coming from out of town staying with you, hosting a dinner party or having friends over for a gift exchange. That can be not only stressful, but can also be an eye opener to some changes you might want to make to your house. Wouldn’t it be great to…

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What Does the Pantone Color of the Year Mean for You?

Each year, people wait with baited breath to hear what color Pantone names as the official color of the year. Fashion designers find ways to work the color into their latest designs, stores begin purchasing items in the color in mass quantities, and of course, hardware stores will create a massive paint display with the latest color. But what does…

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Reimagining Your Home: Our How to Guide

You’ve made the decision it was time to remodel your home. Congratulations! The excitement is setting in, and I can image you are overwhelmed with thoughts, feelings and not knowing what to do next or where to start. We are here to help you begin the process of reimaging your home. We pulled together a guide to help you start…

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7 Ways to Prepare Your St. Louis Home for Winter

At the moment the leaves are just now changing and we are experiencing St. Louis’ beautiful fall weather, but soon enough you’ll be pulling out your winter coats, shoveling the driveway and staying warm by a fire. Before the temperature drops, here are a few ways to prepare your home for the frigid St. Louis winter. Sprinklers/Hose Be sure to…

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Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2016

Last week, Benjamin Moore announced their pick for the 2016 color of the year. We were surprised to see that they named “Simply White OC-117” as their choice for color of the year! Now you might look at “Simply White” and think “hmm… white. That’s pretty boring.” But it doesn’t have to be! White is the perfect color to brighten a…

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Preventing Stress During a Remodel

Close your eyes and picture your home in the middle of a remodel project. How does it look to you? Are you picturing a messy, unorganized disaster zone and you as a bundle of stress and anxiety? That does not have to be the case! Here are a few of our tips to prevent stress during a remodel. Organize before…

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Top Questions to Ask Your Remodeling Contractor

You’ve decided to take that step and remodel your home. Congratulations! It can be a scary and overwhelming process, but that’s where your remodeling contractor comes in to help. Our goal is to help you create the home of your dreams with a pain free and enjoyable  experience. Knowing what to expect before you start the process will help ease…

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Long Distance Home Remodel in Kirkwood a Hit

“On a scale of one to ten, RIGGS is a ten. They were available, personal, understanding, and worked with me very well. They are masters of their craft, and are super easy to work with.” -Janet Nelson, homeowner The thought of managing a long distance remodeling project can be daunting for many. After all, how would you know what’s happening…

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Welcome 2015 With These Home Resolutions

A New Year is upon us, and with that comes the traditional New Year’s Resolutions. Now that we are a couple weeks into January, how are you doing with sticking to your resolutions? Here are some resolutions you can make for your home this year that are not only simple, but your house will certainly thank you for. Home To-Do…

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