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Green Remodeling Myths – Christopher Columbus Edition

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· October 10, 2011

As we all learned in grade school, Christopher Columbus discovered America. He bravely climbed in his ship and sailed across the Atlantic, despite popular (or not so popular) belief that the world was flat. If he had been wrong, he might have sailed right off the edge of the world and straight into space – ridiculous right? Well, contrary to…

Saving Money with Lighting, Now that’s a Bright Idea!

Posted by RIGGS Company

· October 7, 2011

Did you know roughly 20 percent of your monthly electric bill is from lighting? That just doesn’t seem very bright. (We couldn’t help ourselves with the lighting jokes!) But joking aside, cutting down on your lighting bill can be very easy. As we move into Fall and daylight savings, homeowners will begin using lighting much earlier in the night….

Old Homes Don’t Need to Feel Old

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· September 30, 2011

The oldest standing log home in the United States was built around 1638, only 20 years after the Pilgrims landing on Plymouth Rock. The amazing thing about this cabin, besides from its age, is the fact that a large addition was built about 100 years after initial construction, with people living in the home until 1919! The purpose behind this…

How Do You Know Your Remodeler?

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· September 29, 2011

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…

Childproofing Your House, Another Joy to Parenthood

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· September 26, 2011

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…

My Parents Are Moving Back In – What to do Now?

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· September 2, 2011

Between 2000 and 2007, the number of parents moving back in with their grown children has ballooned 67% to 3.6 million people. (That’s more than the population of St. Louis) And adding merit to this trend, an AARP poll of baby boomers found that 25 percent expect their parents to move in with them and are looking forward to it!…

Keeping Cool, Beyond the A/C

Posted by RIGGS Company

· August 10, 2011

In case you haven’t noticed…it is hot out! And whether you are inside or outside, there doesn’t seem to be anywhere to hide. For most St. Louisan’s the only relief in sight is their home’s air conditioner. But every time their air conditioner kicks on, their energy bill skyrockets. With consistent 100 degree weather, paying your energy bill can…

How to Choose a Wall Color for your Theme

Posted by RIGGS Company

· August 5, 2011

A room’s theme tells a story about you and your style. Maybe you are casual, traditional or even nautical. No matter the theme, your wall color should complement your theme choice and layout of the room. Before decorating even begins, we ask homeowners, what activity will be happening in the room? For example, if they are remodeling a bedroom,…

Sticking to a Remodeling Budget

Posted by RIGGS Company

· August 1, 2011

No matter the project, budgeting is at the heart of every home remodel. Sure you want the best remodel money can buy, but the fact is most people want to know how much their next project is going to cost, without the “last minute surprises.” At RIGGS, we determine costs upfront through a thorough design and selections process, before…

Finding “Green” Among Homeowners

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· July 7, 2011

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…

Green Remodeling Myths – Christopher Columbus Edition

Saving Money with Lighting, Now that’s a Bright Idea!

Old Homes Don’t Need to Feel Old

How Do You Know Your Remodeler?

Childproofing Your House, Another Joy to Parenthood

My Parents Are Moving Back In – What to do Now?

Keeping Cool, Beyond the A/C

How to Choose a Wall Color for your Theme

Sticking to a Remodeling Budget

Finding “Green” Among Homeowners

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