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
Let’s face it – your home should be your sanctuary, not a source of daily frustrations. Yet somehow, those minor annoyances like sticky drawers, flickering lights, and temperamental appliances seem to gang up on you at the worst possible moments. It’s like your house knows when you’re running late or having a bad day and … Read more
We’ve all been there—that tiny drip from the faucet that almost sounds like a lullaby at 2 AM, or the loose floor tile that adds a little crunch to your morning step. Sure, they seem harmless now, but left unchecked, these “minor” issues can turn into wallet-draining disasters faster than you can say, “I’ll get … Read more
Small repairs in rental homes, like wall damage, plumbing leaks, or faulty electrical fixtures, may seem minor but can quickly turn into costly problems if ignored. Fixing these issues early improves tenant comfort, prevents serious property damage, and protects long-term value. Using professional repair services ensures fast, reliable solutions that benefit both tenants and landlords. … Read more
Well, THAT was pretty scary, but at least it wasn’t like what happened in Joplin 14 years ago. Fortunately for most of us, we’ve been given at least one more chance to think about what we could have done differently, in case the NEXT one is the BIG one. As your humble correspondent and servant, … Read more
Suddenly there’s all this news that we need to remove everything from our foods that isn’t natural. They say we shouldn’t be eating anything processed, artificial, or synthetic, and ESPECIALLY foods that contain PETROLEUM. I have to admit, your humble correspondent must have been living in a cave all this time, because I never imagined … Read more
After months of scrambling, fixing everything that’s gone wrong in your homes, your humble correspondent noticed that something seemed strangely familiar. Locusts? Storms? Insects? One right after another?! Then it hit me. I walked up to a bookshelf, picked up this big book, opened it, and THERE IT WAS! In Exodus, Chapters 7-12. Now, I’m … Read more
If you’ve been puzzled for decades by what Bob Dylan meant by “answers” to his questions in “Blowing in the Wind,” this was a big week for you. Well, a big week for YOU, but not for me. While I may only be your humble correspondent, I’ve known these answers all along. Don’t get me … Read more
Dear Elon, I’m not certain you’ll be sending Fix St Louis that request for 5 things we did last week, but I thought it would be safer to get ahead of this one. You may not like this, but last week ALL of our technicians spent just about ALL of their time working from home. … Read more
Yeah, I know all of you are now thinking about the Super Bowl. But as your dedicated and humble correspondent, I feel morally obligated to avoid this distraction, and keep my head fully immersed in a MUCH more important bowl, the toilet bowl. And there were some encouraging and startling developments on this front last … Read more