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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St. Louis Business Journal’s Table of Experts: Residential Real Estate

Anyone who knows us here at RIGGS knows that this is a family business.  Currently in our third generation, RIGGS has been around for many decades.  This is why it was no surprise that our very own Amie Riggs was asked to serve on the Table of Experts of Residential Real Estate for the St. Louis Business Journal.  Also on…

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Amie Riggs Awarded Longest Time Served on the Downtown Kirkwood Special Business District Advisory Commission

At RIGGS Company, we are all about our community. We have lived in Kirkwood, worked in Kirkwood, and raised families here. Owning a business isn’t always easy, but with the support of the City of Kirkwood, we have been able to thrive, grow  and give back to the community. Let us introduce you to the Downtown Kirkwood Special Business District….

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Webster Kirkwood Times Spotlight: RIGGS Company- Building in Kirkwood & Webster Since 1959

This article originally appeared in the Webster Kirkwood Times on January 27, 2016 “Remodeling homes here for 47 years has allowed us to experience many things, and we’re proud to be able to share that with every homeowner we serve,” said Amie Riggs, co-owner of Kirkwood’s RIGGS Company. “There’s so much that goes into remodeling, including the visual piece the…

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Carr Lane Manufacturing Remodels St. Louis Headquarters, Part 1

Carr Lane Manufacturing is known as a world leader for standard tooling components used by virtually every industry around the globe. They provide a selective distributor network that is made up of the very best industrial distributors in the US and around the world. If you’re looking for personalized service, product expertise and excellent customer support and problem solving, look…

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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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Riggs Remodels Walker Lake Dock in Kirkwood

At RIGGS, we are passionate about giving back to our community. That has been engrained into our business for years by our father, Tom, who is a model humanitarian. Tom is a member of the Kirkwood Rotary Club and volunteers around town to help spearhead improvement projects. If you’re familiar with the Kirkwood area, then you’ll recognize the wooden fishing…

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