If you’re a parent in St. Louis, your weekend to-do list probably looks less like a plan and more like a work of fiction. Between soccer games, grocery runs, and simply trying to remember the last time you drank a hot cup of coffee, the idea of spending your precious Saturday wrestling with a wobbly … Read more
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Doesn’t it seem like FIXmas music starts earlier every year? You know, the music that marks the season before the holidays, when it’s time to get your home fixed-up for guests. Let’s see if we can get you in the mood by kicking-off with this classic. To the tune of “It’s the Most Wonderful Time … Read more
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
The big news at our shop this week was the pause in the work of those in DC who write regulations on flush toilets. You may not know them by their names, but you know them by their work. They’re the ones who took us from pre-1980’s models that released a glorious gusher of 7 … Read more
Let’s play a word association game. I say “landlord,” and you say… “passive income”? Or do you say “3 AM phone call about a leaking toilet”? If you leaned toward the latter, you’re not alone. Many rental property owners view maintenance as a necessary evil—a black hole where profit goes to die. But what if … Read more
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
There’s a certain siren song to a DIY project. It starts with an innocent YouTube video—a five-minute tutorial set to upbeat music where a perfectly clean person effortlessly transforms their space. Three hours later, you’re in the hardware store, holding two different kinds of wall anchors and questioning every life decision that led you to … Read more
Congratulations, homeowner! You’ve survived the mortgage paperwork, the nerve-wracking negotiation, and the sheer chaos of packing. You’ve crossed the threshold, dropped that heavy box labeled “Misc. Crap” on the floor, and are now standing in your beautiful, empty new home. The silence is deafening, and the possibilities are endless. But before you start dreaming about … Read more
We all know what carpenters do. And plumbers. And electricians. But what’s with this guy known as a “handyman”? If he’s supposed to be someone who works with his hands, it’s not like these other folks work with their feet. So your humble correspondent went to the Internet to find out where this strange word … Read more
Parents know: babies and toddlers are like tiny, adorable wrecking balls. One minute they’re giggling, the next they’re scaling furniture like it’s Mount Everest or taste-testing electrical outlets. While store-bought childproofing gadgets help, many hidden hazards require actual repairs—not just plastic covers. At Fix St. Louis, we’ve helped countless parents turn their homes into safe … Read more