Doors are the busiest moving parts in your house, and the first to complain when something’s off. 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 is exactly why these problems linger for months. This is … 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
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
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
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
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
Let’s be honest—most of us want to be eco-warriors, but between work, life, and remembering to take out the recycling, “saving the planet” often falls somewhere below “organize the junk drawer” on our to-do lists. But what if going green was as simple as fixing a few annoying things around your house? Turns out, those … Read more
Let’s face it—getting older has its perks (wisdom, senior discounts, the freedom to say exactly what you think). But it also comes with some new house rules, like “floors are suddenly lava” and “showers are extreme sports.” The good news? With a few smart tweaks, your home can keep up with you—no retirement community required. … Read more
OK, so maybe that fly got in when a door was opened, or it was resting on your sleeve when you entered the house. And lord knows why there’s a miniscule ant crawling on that piece of paper you’re reading. You try to ignore these tiny creatures, and do everything you can to avoid thinking … Read more