Enjoy St Louis Over a Cup of Tea

04/11/2026

My husband says I buy plants to kill, I think it’s more like hope springs eternal that I can get something to grow!

Beautifying your landscape doesn't have to be difficult! These annuals and perennials are easy plants to grow for green thumbs and new gardeners alike.

02/25/2026

As a certified senior residential specialist, I encourage people to think through and use me as a “foil” in discussions about downsizing before starting the process

When it comes to downsizing your home, less can be more. Less debt, less maintenance, and less to clean translates into more cash flow and more free time. If you're planning to downsize, whether now or in the future, there are a few things you should know.

02/23/2026

Outfitting your entry with the right gear—including this thrift store buy—can ward off burglars, protect pets, and help first responders come to your aid.

01/20/2026

When buyers see little things wrong with a home, they presume big things haven’t been taken care of either

Your home will work better, look better—even smell better—when you fix the stains, squeaks, leaks, and scratches you've been meaning to deal with.

01/20/2026

Paint gives you a higher return on investment than just about anythingelse, but ut’s important to pay attention and not make these mistakes

Painting a room is an easy way to refresh it, but choosing the wrong paint hue or finish can have disastrous consequences. Our design experts weigh in.

01/09/2026

Highly recommend this article to everyone who makes taking care of their home a priority

Minor changes to your home can have a major impact on how it looks and functions. These upgrades are easy to DIY—and easy on the wallet (some are free!).

12/20/2025

I just spent 20 min going through facebook and hiding posts and asking not to get any more posts from different site - not a SINGLE friend showed up and only a few posts from the St Louis Zoo and Botanical Gardens.

12/13/2025

Yes… let that sink in real good.

11/28/2025

Granite counter tops may be pretty, but they take specialized care.

Ensure your granite surfaces retain their natural beauty with our must-know cleaning tips. Plus, our methods work for granite floors and backsplashes, too.

11/15/2025

So true.

If you care about retaining your home's value, avoid these common painting errors. Plus, learn expert tips, color strategies, and finishing tricks to achieve a flawless, high-end look every time.

10/30/2025

Concrete cracks. Builders actually “build” cracks into a basement floor in order to control cracking, so if you see a fairly straight line crack, the builder probably put it there. Ifcracks are small hairline cracks, that’s part of the life of concrete. But when a crack is 1/2 in or more, if the floor isn’t at the same height on both sides, if water is seeping in, you need to talk to a foundation expert.

Not all cracks necessarily point to foundation problems. Find out when you should really worry about cracks in the basement floor—and what to do about them.