Whole House Remodeling

As a company that’s been in business since 1959, RIGGS is proud of the fact that we have many repeat clients for whom we’ve done multiple projects over the years. Sometimes that means we’re remodeling a home (or even a specific room) that we remodeled many years ago to either address the client’s changing needs, or make updates to modernize…

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What Affects the Cost of Your Remodel?

One of the first questions people ask going into a remodel meeting is “how much will this cost me?” There is no simple formula to how much a remodel will cost, and every situation has its own set of variables and circumstances that affect the final price of a project.   As a home owner going into a remodel, here…

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The Tub-Less Bathroom

In the 1990s, many new master bathroom designs came equipped with both a whirlpool bathtub and shower, creating a space that felt very congested. Now, as these 90s bathrooms begin to come up for remodeling, their owners are opting to ax the whirlpool tub altogether, making room for a much more spacious shower.   As you know, functionality has always…

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Honesty is truly our policy

Recently, one of our long-standing clients reached out to us about installing a full bathroom in the upstairs of their Kirkwood home. What sounded like a pretty straightforward project turned out to be a wonderful display of our company values. You see, when we were nearing the end of the project, one of our team members noticed a slight crack…

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Adding a New Living Space to a Kirkwood Home | The Build Out

In our previous blog entry, we examined the first phase of a room addition project for a Kirkwood home. Room addition projects are extremely common with growing American families. So, as a home remodeler we have become extremely efficient in the process.   In less than one week, the RIGGS crew was able to dig/pour the foundation and complete the…

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Adding a New Living Space to a Kirkwood Home | Breaking Ground

Outgrowing the home. It is a dilemma that many American families face at one point or another. The good thing is, you do not have to lose the home of your dreams. Often times, the best way to get the new, expanded space you need is through a room addition.   Recently, we began a room addition project for a…

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That’s Hot: Bathroom Tile

Recently, we have seen homeowners turn their attention towards their bathrooms. These projects have ranged from simple replacements of vanities and fixtures to complete master suite renovations. As diverse as the project scopes may sound, the one common denominator we’re seeing is the use of tile. In the past, tile was seen as an essential component of the bathroom. While…

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Fixing the unfixable

Is there something about your home that you have always disliked, but fear it is—for lack of a better word—unfixable? For some, it might be the location of the laundry room—while others may hate their double garage doors. At RIGGS Company & Design, we are committed to helping homeowners create spaces that fully meet all of their wants and needs….

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The Return of Subway Tile

The world of home design and remodeling is constantly evolving and changing. From the shag carpet craze to the vinyl window movement in the mid-90s—new design trends are always popping up. And sometimes these trends are a blast from the past.   Subway tile, a once standard feature in both kitchens and bathrooms, is making a major comeback in 2013….

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Home maintenance tips for the new school year

The new school season symbolizes a time of fresh beginnings, new friendships, and maybe even a new look for your home. This time of year can also be very hectic with busy schedules and lots of homework. Here are a few tips that can help keep your home well organized throughout the new school year.   #1 Landing Station –…

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