Slow or Clogged Drain? What You Can Fix Yourself and When to Call
Few household annoyances are as universal as a slow drain. The sink that takes a…
Why Is My Bathroom Fan So Loud (and Should I Replace It)?
You flip the switch and the bathroom fan roars to life like a small aircraft….
When to Call a Handyman vs. a Contractor: The St. Louis Homeowner’s Guide
There’s a moment every St. Louis homeowner hits eventually. Something needs fixing a list of…
Fix St Louis: COMING SOON to a city NOT near you
Fix St Louis is expanding its successful small home repair business model through a new…
When You Need an Electrician vs. a Handyman in St. Louis: The Honest Breakdown
This blog explains the difference between electrical work that requires a licensed electrician and tasks…
Window Repair vs. Window Replacement: How to Tell What Your St. Louis Home Needs
This blog explains the difference between window repair and full window replacement for St. Louis…
Door Repair in St. Louis: The Most Common Problems and What Causes Them
This blog explains the most common door repair problems homeowners face in St. Louis, including…
The Most Common Home Repairs St. Louis Homeowners Face – And How to Prioritize Them
This blog explains the most common home repair issues St. Louis homeowners face and how…
When to Call an Exterior Handyman in St. Louis (and What’s Outside Their Lane)
This blog explains the role of an exterior handyman in St. Louis and helps homeowners…
The Spring Exterior Home Repair Checklist for St. Louis Homeowners
Winter in St. Louis is hard on a house. Freeze-thaw cycles work cracks open. Ice…
Common Floor Repair Problems in St. Louis Homes and What It Takes to Fix Them
Floors fail in patterns. After enough years of crawling around St. Louis homes from 1920s…
Small Home Repairs in St. Louis: Why Hiring a Pro Is Worth It
The Repair on Your List That’s Been There for Three Months Let’s be honest when…
What Does a St. Louis Handyman Actually Do? The Honest Guide
If you own a home in St. Louis, the odds are good that you have…
St. Louis Door Repair Guide: Sticking, Squeaky, Drafty & Folding Doors Fixed
Find Your Door Problem Fast Use this quick-reference guide to jump to your door type….
5 Signs It’s Time to Hire a Professional Handyman in St. Louis
The Repair You’ve Been Ignoring Is Getting More Expensive Every Day Here’s a scenario every…
Cold facts to get you through the next few days (and future blasts)
This blog explains how extreme cold temperatures can cause more damage to homes than heavy…
Squeaky Floor Repair in St. Louis: A Complete Guide to Fixing Noisy Floorboards
How Do You Fix Squeaky Floors? Squeaky floors are caused by wood-on-wood friction usually loose…
Have Yourself a No-Excuses-Necessary Christmas
This blog highlights how small, ignored home repair issues can quickly become embarrassing problems, especially…
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…
Pet-Proofing Your Home: Repairs That Keep Furry Friends Safe
If you share your home with a four legged friend, you know the joy they…
The “I Just Need a Hand” Handyman: A Guide for Busy Families
This blog explains how Fix St. Louis helps busy St. Louis families manage everyday home…
It’s not too early to play the FIXmas classics
Doesn’t it seem like FIXmas music starts earlier every year? You know, the music that…
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…
How to survive the shutdown of toilet bowl regulators
The big news at our shop this week was the pause in the work of…
Rental Property Goldmine: Small Repairs That Keep Tenants Happy (and Your Wallet Full)
Let’s play a word association game. I say “landlord,” and you say… “passive income”? Or…
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…
When to DIY vs. When to Call Fix St. Louis: A Realistic Guide
There’s a certain siren song to a DIY project. It starts with an innocent YouTube…
Moving Day Must-Dos: The Repairs You Should Make Before Unpacking a Single Box
Congratulations, homeowner! You’ve survived the mortgage paperwork, the nerve-wracking negotiation, and the sheer chaos of…
The few. The proud. The HANDY-MENSCH?!
We all know what carpenters do. And plumbers. And electricians. But what’s with this guy…
Childproof Your Home with Small Repairs You Might Not Have Considered
Parents know: babies and toddlers are like tiny, adorable wrecking balls. One minute they’re giggling,…