The Idea Gallery is intended to provide real-world solutions to some of the common situations confronted by St. Louis renovators. Remember that no single solution is appropriate for all projects - take time to understand both your project and the details provided here. These details are provided for informational purposes only and should be verified for completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness to your project before implementing.

With that in mind, feel free to browse through the details. As always additions and corrections are greatly appreciated and credit will be given where appropriate.

• Building a Deck - How to build your own deck, a description of the process from concept to completion.

• Furring Out Exterior Walls - "Furring out" is the process of building a wall inside another wall.

• Raised Sill - Sometimes it is necessary to raise a window sill. Local historic district ordinances are strict about how and where you may do this.

• Kitchen Island - An island can help create a boundary between an open kitchen and dining room.

• Removing a Stairway Wall - Converting a multi-family building to a single-family home often necessitates removing the stairway wall.

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