Loss of use coverage is part of every standard homeowners insurance policy. While other portions of the policy help pay for repairing your home if it’s severely damaged, loss of use coverage is there for your everyday living expenses while the work is done. Unfortunately, major home repairs can’t happen overnight, and simultaneously your expenses can increase dramatically....

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Feng shui principles have long been included in interior design to promote the best possible flow of energy in a space. While feng shui applies to furniture placement and layouts, there are also feng shui plants. Some plants are considered especially beneficial because they're thought to bring good fortune to your home. If you're interested in adding feng...

Homeowners sometimes visualize a chimney fire as an event that involves flames shooting out of the top like a flare. While that type certainly happens too often, slow-burning chimney fires tend to go undetected and place unsuspecting household members in harm's way. The good news for homeowners with fireplaces is reducing the risk of a chimney fire ranks...

If you’re thinking about buying or building a home in Canada, it’s helpful to know about the most popular styles of Canadian house. While homes across North America share many similarities, there are some key differences to be aware of. Here is a guide to Canadian house designs you’re most likely to encounter: Ranch style Canadian house plans...

Personal liability coverage is included in standard home insurance policies. This type of coverage protects you financially against claims from injuries and damage to other people or property. To help explain how personal liability insurance works, here is a guide to the basics: What does personal liability insurance cover? Personal liability insurance is there to help you if...

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Sprawling ranch with nearly 2200 square feet of living space. Extensively updated and located in a beautiful neighborhood in Ellisville! Home features a formal living room (could be a home office) and formal dining room. The beautifully updated kitchen has custom cabinets, wood floors, a center island with gas cooktop, and granite countertops. The breakfast room has wood flooring and a bay window overlooking the 1/3+ acre level yard! Amazing family room with vaulted beamed ceiling, wood flooring, woodburning fireplace and atrium doors leading to the level back yard. The main level laundry/mudroom is conveniently located off the 2 car...

A gorgeous 6 bedroom estate located on a quiet cul-de-sac of 8 custom built homes. This stunner has a 3/4 acre lot and backs to trees! Room for all with over 5010+ sq ft on the upper levels + an additional 1900+ sq ft of finished lower level. You will be wowed as you enter the 2 story grand entry and notice the exquisite moldings, finishes and rich wood flooring extending throughout the main floor living areas. There is an impressive "Library" with extensive built-ins, a rolling library ladder, coffered ceiling, fireplace, bar and wall of windows. You will LOVE the recently redesigned kitchen & Hearth room. The large owners suite has a...

Stunning! Exquisite! Perfection! – all apply! Custom-built Flower Home under 4yrs old; 7.5+ level acres; covered front porch; lush prof. landscaping; horses allowed; Rockwood Schools! 1.5-story w/ approx. 5,500 SF quality FLA. Open floor plan: hearth rm, gourmet kitchen, breakfast rm; vaulted w/ beams; stone gas frplc; built-in bookshelves/cabinets; wall of windows, gorgeous views; 48” six-burner/2 oven gas stove, SS MWv, panel ready refrig/DW/ice maker; butler’s pantry, glass-front cabinets; PERFECT for entertaining! Separate LR/DR; Two MFlr BRs – large MBR w/ tray ceiling, luxury bath, his/her walk-ins; MFlr guest suite, laundry, locker...

Great Location; Awesome Schools; Extensively Updated; Beautiful, youthful, neutral decor. HURRY! This one won't last. Classic 2 story located in much desired Green Trails Estates. Huge entry with turned staircase to upper level. Formal Dining Room with newer luxury vinyl plank flooring. Formal Living Room or Home Office with luxury vinyl plank flooring. Charming Family room with gas fireplace, wet bar and access to the stunning vaulted screened porch. Huge, beautifully updated kitchen/breakfast room with granite countertops, center island, stainless appliances, HUGE pantry! AMAZING laundry/mud room. Upper level features a HUGE primary...

This remarkable 2 story sits on a private lot backing to trees, at the end of a cul-de-sac. The 2 story entry foyer leads you to the dining rm & study. The spacious great rm offers a bay window to enjoy the views of your backyard, wood-burning fireplace, built-in bookcases, walk-behind wet bar & access to the upper deck. The beautiful kitchen features white cabinets, center island, breakfast bar, granite countertops, double ovens & adjoining breakfast rm w/ a planning desk. The vaulted sunrm provides the perfect place to relax! Upstairs you will find the master suite with 2 walk-in closets & a full bath w/ double vanities,...