Steve BorissSteve Boriss Floors fail in patterns. After enough years of crawling around St. Louis homes from 1920s brick four-squares in Tower Grove to 1990s subdivisions in Chesterfield to brand-new builds in St. Charles County the same handful of problems shows up again and again. The materials change, the homes change, but the failure modes are remarkably consistent. … 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
If you own a home in St. Louis, the odds are good that you have a list. A door that won’t latch. A faucet that drips. A toilet that runs. A loose railing on the back deck. A light fixture that blew a bulb you can’t reach. A patch of drywall left over from the … 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
This blog highlights how small, ignored home repair issues can quickly become embarrassing problems, especially when guests visit during the Christmas holidays. Many homeowners delay minor fixes like dripping faucets or broken doorbells due to time constraints or difficulty finding reliable help. Fix St Louis solves this exact problem by specializing in small, no-hassle repair … Read more