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Bringing your Laundry Room Up

Posted by RIGGS Company

· October 18, 2012

As we age, it is important to regularly evaluate the components of our home to ensure they are appropriate for our lifestyle and abilities. In many older homes the laundry room is located in the basement. As a retiree, this could present many obstacles. In lieu of leaving your home, we suggest building a laundry room on the main floor…

Remodeling the St. Louis Area

Posted by RIGGS Company

· October 12, 2012

Do you remember when bathroom floors were layered with shag carpet? Wait! What?! You don’t! Oh, we really feel old now! Back in the 1970s—for some crazy reason—home builders were installing shag (yes, shag!) carpet in many bathrooms across the country. The idea: to help reduce the cold and damp feeling a majority of bathrooms would exude. What the builders…

Choosing hardwood floors

Posted by RIGGS Company

· September 15, 2012

Ease of cleaning, longevity and the rich finish make hardwood flooring the perfect choice for any home. The real question is: what kind of hardwood flooring are you going to get? Yep, that’s right—there is more than one kind! Here are a few tips that will help you during the selection process, thus ensuring your new floors fits all…

Remodeling a bathroom on a budget

Posted by RIGGS Company

· September 12, 2012

As you continue to grow with your home, the need for interior and exterior modifications starts to become more apparent. While the task of making all these changes might seem a bit daunting at first there is one thing you’ll need to keep in mind—you don’t have to do it all at once! At RIGGS Company & Design, we look…

That’s Hot – Dual Flush Toilets

Posted by RIGGS Company

· August 30, 2012

When one decides that the time has come to spruce up the old abode, it is important that you choose features that are not only easy on the eyes, but that also incorporate “green” solutions. One area of the home where we’re seeing homeowners think green is the bathroom. Over the past few months, many of our bathroom remodels have…

Be Aware of Your Warranty – St. Louis Home Remodeling

Posted by RIGGS Company

· August 29, 2012

At RIGGS Company & Design, we have never hidden our love for the DIYers of the world. Why do you think we are in the remodeling business? The sense of pride you feel when a project is complete can’t be explained in words… it is truly gratifying! With a slew of YouTube videos dedicated to solving even the smallest “honey-do”…

Save with quality home appliances

Posted by RIGGS Company

· July 31, 2012

Many homeowners look for ways to save money when budgeting for a remodeling project; however, there are times when going the cheaper route can be quite costly. For example, opting to go with an inexperienced contractor simply because their bid is the lowest could not only impact the quality of the final product, but your maintenance costs over the next…

Home remodeling in Kirkwood Missouri

Posted by RIGGS Company

· July 30, 2012

First impressions are everything. When you have that inaugural housewarming party, the end goal is quite simple… knock their socks off! The key to accomplishing this is rather two-fold. Your home must be more than a place that shields your head from the rain, but an extended member of your family. Like any family member, there will come a time…

Makeover your Old Sidewalk – Outdoor Remodeling in St. Louis

Posted by RIGGS Company

· July 20, 2012

Preserving a home’s charm sometimes proves to be a trying task; however, there are several cost-efficient ways to ensure your home doesn’t lose its luster. Recently, many homeowners have been opting to resurface their aging concrete walkways and driveways in lieu of complete replacement. This process is not only ¼ of the cost, but in many cases, outshines a freshly…

How to Keep your St. Louis Home Cool this Summer

Posted by RIGGS Company

· July 5, 2012

As the mercury level rises, so does the cost of cooling our home. While our first reaction to the sweltering summer sun might be to crank up the AC, there are other ways to keep cool without breaking the bank. In this blog entry, we will offer up a few tricks that will lower your energy bill and reduce your carbon…

Bringing your Laundry Room Up

Remodeling the St. Louis Area

Choosing hardwood floors

Remodeling a bathroom on a budget

That’s Hot – Dual Flush Toilets

Be Aware of Your Warranty – St. Louis Home Remodeling

Save with quality home appliances

Home remodeling in Kirkwood Missouri

Makeover your Old Sidewalk – Outdoor Remodeling in St. Louis

How to Keep your St. Louis Home Cool this Summer

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