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’ college bound. In lieu of moving, now is the perfect time to renovate your Kirkwood home!

We’ve been a proud part of Kirkwood since 1959 and this is a great honor for our community! We are excited to see our city receive this well deserved recognition.

Kirkwood is known for their historic buildings and houses, giving the community a beautiful, old school charm. As stunning as they historic homes may be, many of them are ready for some upgrades. Love your neighborhood and not looking to move? Renovating your home is a great option!

Kirkwood is a great location to raise a family with the close knit feel, great schooling and local community events. This year is the 54^th annual Greentree Festival, located at Kirkwood Park. The mission of the Greentree Festival is to provide an event for the Kirkwood residents that will enhance community spirits and showcase the volunteer involvement of the residents and non-profit organizations. Who wouldn’t want to live in such an entertaining and community involved city?

Looking to start a remodel project of your own? RIGGS is here to help! We offer superior design, planning and remodeling solutions that are truly second to none. Drop us a line or visit us 24/7 at www.riggscompanystl.com.

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#1 Landing Station – When the kiddos come home from a busy day at school, their first instinct is to dump all of their belongings at the door. We suggest creating a “landing station” at the door where kids can hang coats, book bags, or whatever they come in with. This can be as simple as color coded bins, or a built-in center with custom cabinetry and shelving. RIGGS can help you design something that will work for your family!

#2 Homework Station – Creating a designated area for school work to take place will help your child learn and grow. A homework station will give your child a comfortable place to study, work on the computer and organize their school work. Consider transforming an unused room in your home to accommodate built-in desks, cabinetry, and cubby holes, or dedicate a spot in a kitchen or family room.

#3 Playtime – Don’t forget—kids have to play too! Design your family room to accommodate gaming systems and home entertainment components. Plan the space, furniture layout, and choose storage pieces to house TV’s, movies and games.

And remember: kids will be kids! That means things get broken, holes get poked in walls—there’s always a repair to be done. Don’t worry though! We handle repairs and maintenance too!

Not sure how to make this all work? We can walk you through the process, or even remodel the space if you’re ready for a new look. We offer superior design, planning and remodeling solutions that are truly second to none. Drop us a line or visit us online 24/7 at www.riggscompanystl.com.

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