They say the first step toward improving your mental health is to admit you have a problem. So, let’s get right down to it. Is it true you feel guilty that you haven’t stained your deck ever, or as often as you think you’re supposed to? And a follow-up question — have you actually noticed … Read more
Year: 2026
We’re learning that AI requires hundreds of new power-sapping data centers. Surprisingly, I think your humble correspondent just figured out why, even though my primary expertise is flushing, not digital, technology. Based upon my conversations with customers, I’d guess it’s because too many people are typing-in the question “do I need a permit?” for their … Read more
Doesn’t it seem like the word of the month is “liberation”? You see people on the news saying they’re been liberated here, and liberated there. Dancing in streets, waving flags. It all sounds like great fun until you think about how much they must have suffered to be that happy afterwards. Now, your humble correspondent … Read more
The Repair on Your List That’s Been There for Three Months Let’s be honest when something breaks around the house, your first instinct isn’t to call a professional. Not for the small stuff. A sticky door? You’ll get to it eventually. A loose bathroom tile? Maybe some superglue will do the trick. A bathroom fan … Read more
Find Your Door Problem Fast Use this quick-reference guide to jump to your door type. Every issue listed links to a detailed section below. For a full list of services, visit fixsl.com/what-we-fix/doors. Door Type Most Common Issues Quick Fix Front / Exterior Sticking, drafty, deadbolt issues Hinge adj., weatherstripping, strike plate Interior Won’t latch, squeaky, … Read more
At a time our country is more divided than ever, your humble correspondent is grateful to be working on problems on which everyone can agree. I believe we can all agree that glass window panes that are cracked are not as good as those that aren’t. Doors that make that clicking sound when they are … Read more
The Repair You’ve Been Ignoring Is Getting More Expensive Every Day Here’s a scenario every St. Louis homeowner knows too well. You notice something small. A sticky door. A slow drain. A loose floorboard. You think: “I’ll get to it eventually.” Months passed. The door gets stickier. The drain gets slower. That loose board? Now … Read more
This blog explains how extreme cold temperatures can cause more damage to homes than heavy snow. The biggest risk during a cold snap is frozen and burst pipes, which can lead to costly water damage and require an emergency handyman near me for immediate repairs. Simple, immediate checks, like testing faucets and identifying shut-off valves, … Read more
How Do You Fix Squeaky Floors? Squeaky floors are caused by wood-on-wood friction usually loose boards, shifting sub floor, or nail pops. In most St. Louis homes, the fix involves fastening from below through the basement or crawlspace, leaving zero visible damage to the finished floor. Most repairs take 30–60 minutes. Fix St. Louis handles … Read more
I’m thinking we may need to institute mandatory drug testing on Christmas decorations. Because, I swear, some of them must be on steroids. Just a few short years ago, homeowners might just hang a wreath near their front door, string-up some Christmas lights, and call it good. But now, decorations are getting bigger every year, … Read more