Shopping for Desks for Your St. Louis Home Office
Is your home office in need of a new desk? With the great exodus from office cubicles to remote work, it’s no wonder that everyone is on the hunt for the perfect new desk. The desk is, perhaps, the most essential piece in your home office. After all, you’re going to spend hours upon hours […]
Stair Railing Ideas for Your St. Louis Home
Are your stair railings functional or fashionable? Here at J.T. McDermott, we believe they can be both! Most of the time, railings kind of seem to fly under the radar. We don’t notice them unless they’re dated and out of style… or exceptionally good. It is possible to get the best of both worlds from […]
Fun Activities for the Whole Family
How do you spend quality time with your family? Now more than ever, it’s important to get in some good old-fashioned quality time with the whole family. So gather up the kids and get ready to have some fun: here are our suggestions for activities you can enjoy with the entire family! Making Family Time […]
The Beauty of the Bungalow
Bungalows are a popular housing style, appreciated for their laid-back charm, lasting curb appeal, space-efficient interiors, and easy accessibility. Despite having their renaissance in the early 20th century, bungalows are still in high demand all across America. Today, let’s talk about the past, present, and future of the much-beloved bungalow and how it can work […]
Cleaning Out Your St. Louis Garage
Your garage is the catch-all storage space for all seasons. And while it’s great that you have a place to throw all your random items, it doesn’t take long for it to become overcrowded and disorganized. When it comes time to find the stuff you’re looking for, you’ll find yourself sifting through piles of junk, […]
Four Common Bathroom Issues and How to Fix Them
Is your bathroom giving you grief? As a homeowner, you’re likely to run into problems both big and small when it comes to your water closet. Here are a few of the most common bathroom complaints and some expert advice on what to do about them. Top Bathroom Complaints and Solutions in St. Louis Mildew […]
The Cost of Building New in St. Louis: Is It Really Worth It?
Why build from scratch when you can remodel your beloved family home? Sure, there’s a certain appeal to the idea of creating a new home from the bottom up. It’s fresh; it’s modern, it’s 100 percent yours. But those perks come with a hefty price tag. One has to wonder if it’s really worth it. […]
Going Green in St. Louis, 2021 Edition
Houseplants are enjoying a renaissance in 2020 and 2021. Everyone is ‘going green’! With all the time we’re spending at home, it’s almost too easy to get obsessed with our plant babies. After so much time spent inside, we’re all looking for a way to revitalize the habitat. Houseplants bring the outdoors in, while also […]
Designing Today’s Home Office
There’s no doubt about it; having a home office that suits your needs is more important now than ever before. With so many thousands of Americans switching to remote work, an at-home office can be a refuge from the chaos of daily life. Fortunately, we’ve got a few ideas to help you create your own […]
How Long Should it Take? A Bathroom Remodel Timeline
So you’d like to remodel your bathroom, but it’s scary to think you’ll be without it for the unforeseeable future! The internet is filled with bathroom remodel horror stories of never-ending deadlines. To avoid having a horror story of your own, it’s important to find a contractor you can trust with a design-build process that […]
