You can’t receive visitors without people finding your home. And they can’t find your home without reading the numbers on your mailbox. That’s why the first impression visitors have of your house — and maybe have of YOU — is your mailbox. So, your humble correspondent respectfully asks — have you taken a good look … Read more
Doors are the busiest moving parts in your house, and when something goes wrong, door repair in St. Louis is one of the most common calls we get. A hinge starts squeaking. A bedroom door suddenly won’t latch. The back door sticks every August, then swings free by November. None of it is dramatic, which … Read more
In this blog post, Steve Boriss from Fix St Louis connects the spirit of Independence Day with the concept of personal time management, arguing that homeowners cannot truly enjoy their freedom if all their spare time is consumed by home maintenance anxieties. To help clients reclaim their weekends, he highlights several modern, low-maintenance home improvement … Read more
Few household annoyances are as universal as a slow drain. The sink that takes a beat too long to empty. The shower that leaves you standing in an inch of water. The kitchen sink that gurgles and backs up right when you’ve got a counter full of dishes. Most of the time, a clog is … Read more
You flip the switch and the bathroom fan roars to life like a small aircraft. Maybe it rattles. Maybe it grinds. Maybe it just drones louder than it used to. A loud bathroom exhaust fan is one of those small annoyances that’s easy to ignore — until you realize a noisy fan is often a … Read more
There’s a moment every St. Louis homeowner hits eventually. Something needs fixing a list of somethings, usually and you’re staring at your phone wondering who to even call. A handyman? A general contractor? They both “fix stuff,” so what’s the difference, and why does it matter to your wallet? It matters more than most people … Read more
Fix St Louis is expanding its successful small home repair business model through a new franchise system called FIX USA. The company specializes in handling smaller home repair jobs that many contractors avoid, including door repair services, plumbing services, and home floor repair. With 16 years of experience, the brand is now offering franchise opportunities … Read more
This blog explains the difference between electrical work that requires a licensed electrician and tasks a qualified handyman can safely handle. Large jobs like panel upgrades, new circuits, and rewiring must be done by electricians, while smaller jobs such as fixture replacement, outlet swaps, ceiling fan installation, and basic troubleshooting can often be handled by … Read more
This blog explains the difference between window repair and full window replacement for St. Louis homes. Many window issues, like broken hardware, foggy glass, damaged weatherstripping, and stuck windows, can often be repaired for much less than replacement costs. The article also explains when replacement is truly necessary and why homeowners should get honest evaluations … Read more
This blog explains the most common door repair problems homeowners face in St. Louis, including doors that won’t latch, stick, sag, squeak, or feel drafty. It breaks down the real causes behind these issues, such as humidity, settled framing, worn hinges, damaged weatherstripping, and aging hardware, while explaining when a simple repair is enough and … Read more