Think of us as Plastic Surgeons. For Decks.
While beauty may fade with age, we are not alone – it is a fate we share with our decks. They come into this world made of freshly cut lumber, and
Category: Dr. Steve’s Tips
MIRACLE CURE for guilt associated with not staining deck enough
Many may believe that the 3 greatest salesmen of all time were PT Barnum, Veg-O-Matic’s Ron Popeil, and Donald Trump. But, I’ve got another candidate. It’s the fellow who convinced
The Long and Winding Trip Hazard That Leads to Your Door
OK, members of our studio audience. Let’s play JEOPARDY. The category is home repairs, and the answer is…”Yes, I need to do something someday before someone gets hurt”. Tick-tick-tick-tick-buzz. Nobody?
Your handyman weighs-in on the Pope vs. Trump feud
You have to admit, it’s not every week where the headlines feature a difference of opinion between the worldwide head of a church offering eternal life and a businessman boasting
Door Wars: The Triathlon EVERYONE Can Participate In
If you spent Super Sunday sitting on a couch for hours, consuming large quantities of salted snacks, dip, and adult beverages, while watching Super Athletes compete, you may be feeling an urge
How to Participate in the Missouri Caulk-Us
Many Missourians are frustrated this election season. Given that our March 15th Presidential caucus is still weeks away, we simply won’t have as much impact on the outcome as our Iowa neighbors
Did that Downpour and Cold Air Get Into Your House?
Is it just me, or does it feel like someone up there just doesn’t like us, and is putting St. Louis through a test? First there was that massive rain
Recovering from Post-Traumatic GUEST Disorder
For many, the best Christmas lights are the tail lights of their holiday guests. Sure, you love those people and were thrilled to see them. But let’s be honest; you
T-Veee’s Mount-ing Over an Open Fire…
Ahh, do you remember the days of families sitting in front of the fireplace for hours, listening to the sounds of crackling wood? Well, THOSE days are sure gone! In
On the 5th day of FIXmas, my handyman fixed for me…
..5 wax toi-let ringssssss…! 4 falling shelves, 3 French doors, 2 curtain rods, and a door track on a pan-treeeeeeey… Ho, ho, ho, merry FIXmas everybody from Fix St Louis!
Has Your Sink Pop-Up Stopper Pooped-Out?
Sometimes you’ve got to wonder whether all this new technology is really worth it. Once, if you wanted to fill-up your bathroom sink with water, you’d use a simple rubber
Feeling all insecure inside about your security lights outside?
It’s getting dark a bit earlier these days, ESPECIALLY now that daylight savings time is over. So now those lights on the sides of your house are even more important. But,
We Are Hiring Handymen!
The world has gotten so crazy, maybe I’m not supposed to use words like this anymore — but I’ll say it anyway. For those of you we’ve served, you probably
Will Your Doorbell Be a Zombie on Halloween?
Halloween night is coming-up soon. That time when all the kids in your neighborhood dress-up in costumes, come to your door all excited, reach for your doorbell, and then .
Garage Storage Space: Add Over-Your-Head Storage Space Without Adding Overhead
Next time you pull into your garage, look-up. Chances are you’ll be looking at one of two things: 1) some rafters and the underside of a roof; or 2) a
Whole House Fan Vs Air Conditioning
Still running your air conditioner at night? Well, you really don’t have to. And, you could be even MORE comfortable than you now are. Running an air conditioner is expensive.
That Door that Makes You Unhinged
You know what I’m talking about. That door that’s really hard to open. Every time you grab the knob, it’s a game of tug-of-war. And it always ends the same
Welcome to McToilet: May We Take Your Order?
If America can send a man to the moon, why can’t we make a reliable toilet? You know what I’m talking about—every once in awhile you have to jiggle the