They say the first step toward improving your mental health is to admit you have a problem. So, let’s get right down to it. Is it true you feel guilty that you haven’t stained your deck ever, or as often as you think you’re supposed to? And a follow-up question — have you actually noticed … Read more
We’re learning that AI requires hundreds of new power-sapping data centers. Surprisingly, I think your humble correspondent just figured out why, even though my primary expertise is flushing, not digital, technology. Based upon my conversations with customers, I’d guess it’s because too many people are typing-in the question “do I need a permit?” for their … Read more
Doesn’t it seem like the word of the month is “liberation”? You see people on the news saying they’re been liberated here, and liberated there. Dancing in streets, waving flags. It all sounds like great fun until you think about how much they must have suffered to be that happy afterwards. Now, your humble correspondent … 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 explains how extreme cold temperatures can cause more damage to homes than heavy snow. The biggest risk during a cold snap is frozen and burst pipes, which can lead to costly water damage and require an emergency handyman near me for immediate repairs. Simple, immediate checks, like testing faucets and identifying shut-off valves, … Read more
I’m thinking we may need to institute mandatory drug testing on Christmas decorations. Because, I swear, some of them must be on steroids. Just a few short years ago, homeowners might just hang a wreath near their front door, string-up some Christmas lights, and call it good. But now, decorations are getting bigger every year, … 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
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