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Have Yourself a No-Excuses-Necessary Christmas

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

Gearing Up for Game Day: Getting Your Home Guest-Ready

Getting your home guest-ready for game day isn’t about deep cleaning—it’s about fixing small functional issues that guests notice immediately. From sticking doors and loose drawers to wobbly deck railings and running toilets, minor repairs can quickly turn into major stress when hosting a crowd. This guide highlights why a pre-party functionality checklist matters more … Read more

We’ve still got room on our plate to stuff you in before Thanksgiving

Back in the 1960’s there was a celebrity named Jane Goodall who lived with and studied chimpanzees in Tanzania, and claimed they were remarkably similar to humans. Other than the fact she was a young, attractive blonde, I’m not quite sure why she became a celebrity, given that her findings, in the humble opinion of … Read more

Special “Fall” Issue: Where to put grab bars and railings

While driving between subdivisions the other day, I found myself reading the billboards. And it struck me – why are there so many billboards for LAWYERS? As your humble correspondent, I acknowledge there’s a lot of things I don’t understand. But I do understand that restaurants buy billboards because a lot of drivers are trying … Read more

The Handyman’s Secret Weapon: Why Every Home Needs a Maintenance Calendar

Let’s be honest: home maintenance isn’t exactly a thrill ride. It ranks somewhere between organizing your sock drawer and watching paint dry on the excitement meter. But what if I told you that a simple, unassuming tool could save you thousands of dollars, prevent countless headaches, and make you feel like a domestic superhero? No, … Read more