Pinterest: Reshaping the design world

Venturing into the world of home remodeling can seem quite daunting. From selecting a color scheme to choosing between vinyl or laminated flooring—your options seem limitless. Recently, many homeowners have turned to the social site Pinterest for design inspiration.   According to AllFacebook.com, Pinterest is now the largest social media channel with over 6 million active users. Pinterest is essentially…

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Home Remodeling: Recycling your kitchen cabinets

At the conclusion of any remodeling project, one question always remains: “What are we going to do with the old stuff?”  You could follow the classic method and send everything to the landfill or you could find ways to utilize these old items in different areas of your home. One of the more common pieces that end up on the…

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The Misconceptions of Building Green

In recent years, sustainable building has become a real hot topic for not only the consumer, but home builders alike. At RIGGS Company & Design, we are proud to say that we have been practicing responsible building techniques since 1959. We know how important “going green” is and what is takes to get there… but do you?   Let’s take…

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How Do You Know Your Remodeler?

According to research, 60 percent of people will tell a lie in a 10 minute conversation. That’s a lot of lying for such a short conversation! When you are selecting a remodeler for your next renovation, it is important that you seek and hire the 40 percent of people who will be upfront and honest with your project.   Not…

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Childproofing Your House, Another Joy to Parenthood

You’ve waited nine months, read all the books and now you have this bundle of joy. You bring them home and you realize…“oh my gosh, my house has danger around every corner!”   Well, there is no need to fear, new or future parents. Part of having a certified remodeler handle your next renovation project is helping you think about…

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Finding “Green” Among Homeowners

Kermit the Frog said it best with “it’s not easy being green.” And if you ask homeowners they might agree. According to a recent survey when asked about having a green home, 74 percent of consumers believe that less than a quarter of their home can be considered green – a number which can’t have many excited about their upcoming…

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The Importance of Maintaining Your Home

Home repairs and regular maintenance can seem like a pain in the…you know what! But those small Saturday afternoon projects are more important than you may think and will have a lasting effect on the future of your home.   Houses, while strong and sturdy, need continued care to stay that way. When a leak starts it will continue to…

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The St. Louis Market’s Ready for Home Renovations

Remember those wavy looking pictures with the hidden 3D images? Well if you don’t, they were called stereographs and were very popular in the 90’s. Besides from the strain of unfocusing your eyes, the background picture was usually not easy to spot. The challenging part was the picture was right in front of you, but seemingly impossible to see.  …

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