Why We Wouldn’t Creep-out Hillary
This week on the news, we all heard some quotes from Hillary Clinton’s upcoming book. And like everything else in the world, it got me thinking about Fix St Louis
Category: Dr. Steve’s Tips
Sun, Moon plan rare daytime test of your outdoor security lights next Monday
We are pleased to announce that Fix St Louis has teamed-up with the Sun and the Moon for an unprecedented daytime test of your outdoor security lights. The test will
Do Your Windows Need Obedience Training?
When you give a command to a dog (or spouse), you don’t necessarily expect it to obey without years of careful training. But not so when it comes to your
The Final Jeopardy answer IS: This fan is wrongly known by another fan’s name
Watching Jeopardy recently for the first time in many years and trying to come up with the answers (or is that questions?), I started feeling pretty good about myself. That
July 4th Proclamation of Handyman Bill of Rights
Sometimes in the course of handyman events it becomes necessary for homeowners to dissolve the bands connecting them to those who previously fixed their homes, seeking a more perfect union.
5 Things You Shouldn’t Ask Dad to do on Fathers Day. Or Ever.
With today being Father’s Day, and so many dads being the family’s handyman-in-residence, maybe for this one day you’ll want to hold-off on asking him to fix stuff. But on
You don’t need Paris to end climate change in your home
When you think about it, isn’t it amazing that Americans now EXPECT the inside of their homes to always be the SAME TEMPERATURE? Every single day of the year? No
If your STORM door couldn’t even help you LAST WEEK, what is it good for?
With all that violent weather passing through our area last week, you’d think something calling itself a ‘storm door’ would have its opportunity to shine. So, what’s with that flimsy
Just Singing, and Sump-Pumping, in the Rain
While I’m not much into conspiracy theories, there’s one I’m not ready to let go of yet. I think aliens regularly visit us, grab our land, invade our bodies, destroy
So, was your builder expecting April the Giraffe to change your light bulbs?
Hey, your Great Room with the 2-story vaulted ceiling looks really great and all that, and I’m sure your home builder boasted about how spacious it made your house seem.
Not to brag, but we’re even better than THEY are at Home Openers
Sure, the Redbirds just won their home opener against last year’s World Series Champs but, hey, we’re talking about the Chicago Cubs for crying out loud. On the other hand,
How We Can Save You From International Embarrassment
There’s a video that went “viral” this week, but absolutely no one is seeing the big picture. Fix St Louis is here to fix this. Please take a moment to
Next on Deck: Re-seal or Replace?
While the climate in our nation’s capital has been harsh this winter, our weather has been relatively mild. Many St Louisans are already venturing out onto their decks. Unfortunately, many
Our screen work also gets awards, but without the glamour
I hate to break it to you young people out there, but when you get to be my age you will come to understand that life is not fair. Like
Fix St Louis declines to rule on Making America Grout Again
We here at Fix St Louis recognize that we do not work in a democracy, and we accept our fate. In our world, homeowners are the supreme leaders, who can
Build this wall! Tear down THAT wall! Sure, whatever.
Some days I get the feeling that while everyone else yakety-yacks for years about building or tearing down walls, we at Fix St Louis are the only ones who ever
Why your neighbor’s referral of a handyman is Fake News
It’s common to ask friends for referrals on any number of services – babysitters, dentists, people who mow lawns when you’re away. But do you ever wonder if these friends
Should Auld Home Maint’nance Be Forgot?
Last night, they played that song again that – truth be told – NOBODY knows the lyrics to, particularly after one too many ‘cups of kindness,’ if you know what