Can You Build in The Winter?

When people think about building homes, they typically picture construction in the Summer. We hear all the time, “you must be really slow in the winter, what do you do during the winter months?” This is a HUGE misconception! Building and remodeling is NOT a seasonal thing. The beautiful thing about St. Louis winter is that they are typically pretty…

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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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Tips to Keep Your Pipes from Freezing

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…

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The Forgotten Winter Maintenance Tips

At RIGGS Company & Design, we love the fall and winter season. From Friday night lights at Lyons Stadium to Saturday morning strolls through the Kirkwood Farmers Market—the winter months are always merry here in Kirkwood. As we inch closer to the winter months, we thought we would offer up a few tips that would help you prepare your home…

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