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The Five Things Your Kitchen Must Have to be Kid-Friendly

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· November 11, 2014

Between grabbing an after-school snack, preparing meals or simply catching up with the family, everyone passes through the kitchen, or more accurately, the hub of the home. We are often asked to help make a family’s kitchen more kid-friendly and functional for the whole family. One of our most popular kitchen remodel projects was with a South County family who…

Pinterest: Friend or Foe for Home Remodeling?

Posted by RIGGS Company

· November 7, 2014

Pinterest has 70 million users worldwide, and we at RIGGS understand why Pinterest has become so popular. It is a great tool for organizing recipes, discovering trends and getting inspired. As much as we love Pinterest and see how helpful it can be in home remodeling projects, it can also be overwhelming for you and your home remodeler. Here are…

Renovating your Kirkwood, MO Home

Posted by RIGGS Company

· September 5, 2014

An important factor in the home buying processes, especially when you have a family, is the school district where you would be living. The Daily Beast recently shared an article of the 25 Best High Schools in the Midwest, and Kirkwood High School was named number 13 on the list! They have a 100% graduation rate with 93% of students’…

What Affects the Cost of Your Remodel?

Posted by RIGGS Company

· August 25, 2014

One of the first questions people ask going into a remodel meeting is “how much will this cost me?” There is no simple formula to how much a remodel will cost, and every situation has its own set of variables and circumstances that affect the final price of a project. As a home owner going into a remodel, here…

The Transformation of a Traditional Clayton, Missouri Home

Posted by RIGGS Company

· August 13, 2014

Eighteen years ago, Sheldon and Leslie Weinstein purchased their home in Clayton, Missouri. They loved the neighborhood and feel of the area, but the home did not feel like their own. They reached out to us to help customize the home, and make it truly one of a kind. We developed a long-term renovation plan, and over the years…

The Tub-Less Bathroom

Posted by RIGGS Company

· January 22, 2014

In the 1990s, many new master bathroom designs came equipped with both a whirlpool bathtub and shower, creating a space that felt very congested. Now, as these 90s bathrooms begin to come up for remodeling, their owners are opting to ax the whirlpool tub altogether, making room for a much more spacious shower. As you know, functionality has always…

Building a Custom Wine Cellar

Posted by RIGGS Company

· January 15, 2014

Do you wish you had more space to entertain your guests? A basement remodel is a great way to create to create additional space, without building on to your home. To give you an idea of what your basement could look like, we would like to showcase one of our favorite custom basement remodels. This project incorporated a custom designed…

Tips to Keep Your Pipes from Freezing

Posted by RIGGS Company

· January 6, 2014

As the mercury level continues to drop, it is important that you take the time to inspect all of the pipes in your home. While you might expect that the water lines within your house are protected, that might not necessarily be the case. Here are a few tips to protect your home this winter: Water Shut Off – Be…

Repairing a Cupola

Posted by RIGGS Company

· December 21, 2013

Recently, we received a call from a homeowner that was looking to have the cupolas on top of their home repaired. The painting contractor that was working on the home suggested that they reach out to RIGGS to see if the cupolas were even worth repairing. Upon investigating the cupola on both the garage and the main home, we…

Top 6 Holiday Planning Tips for the Home

Posted by RIGGS Company

· December 9, 2013

In just a few short weeks, friends and family will gather together to celebrate the holiday season. If it is your turn to host the holiday party, you’ll want to make sure home is ready for the challenge. While we don’t have the time to make major changes, there still are several small things you can do to help ensure…

The Five Things Your Kitchen Must Have to be Kid-Friendly

Pinterest: Friend or Foe for Home Remodeling?

Renovating your Kirkwood, MO Home

What Affects the Cost of Your Remodel?

The Transformation of a Traditional Clayton, Missouri Home

The Tub-Less Bathroom

Building a Custom Wine Cellar

Tips to Keep Your Pipes from Freezing

Repairing a Cupola

Top 6 Holiday Planning Tips for the Home

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