Skip to content

Category: Handyman

Fix St Louis > Handyman
August 25, 2024 / Steve Boriss / No Comments

What the World Needs Now are Olympic Games Featuring Skills That Matter

Not to take anything away from the achievements of Olympic athletes…but seriously, who came up with this collection of wacky events? These skills they show-off — what are they good
Read More
August 24, 2024 / Steve Boriss / No Comments

When is it time to step down as DIYer-in-Chief?

Our times are changing so fast, you can’t count on everyone to agree with common sense old sayings anymore. Like this one: When everyone around you tells you you’re drunk,
Read More
June 23, 2024 / Steve Boriss / No Comments

Cool that room that’s a hot-mess, without messing with your central AC system

Sometimes I imagine what it would be like to be a college professor, who had time to think great thoughts, instead of always scrambling to get the next broken toilet
Read More
June 3, 2024 / Steve Boriss / No Comments

Living with Tornadoes in a Post-Wizard of Oz World

Those of us living in St Louis have a more nuanced view of tornadoes than those who only know them from the opening scenes of the Wizard of Oz. When St Louisans
Read More
May 11, 2024 / Steve Boriss / No Comments

They’ve set-up camp on your lawn, refuse to leave, and chant all night. What now?

These days I’m getting a lot of questions about cicadas. Like, what harm can they do to your home and how to keep them out. Ya know, this only comes
Read More
April 27, 2024 / Steve Boriss / No Comments

How old is considered “old” … for a house?

A few days ago, the news ran a story about a study that asked people the age at which they’d consider someone to be “old.” For instance, people in their
Read More
April 27, 2024 / Steve Boriss / No Comments

You may need help to get out of your OWN “Stormy” problems

Your humble correspondent has noticed a disturbing trend, and I wonder if it’s just me. Like just this week, I read that Prince Harry and Meghan are creating a Netflix
Read More
April 26, 2024 / Steve Boriss / No Comments

Breathe New Life into Your Bathroom: Refreshing Ideas from FIX St. Louis

Transforming your bathroom doesn’t require a massive renovation. With FIX St. Louis, small changes can make a big impact. Here’s how you can refresh your bathroom efficiently and affordably with
Read More
April 15, 2024 / Steve Boriss / No Comments

DIY Disaster! 5 Reasons to Hire a Handyman from FIX St. Louis

Tackling home repairs and improvements on your own can seem like a cost-effective option, but it often leads to unexpected complications and results that might not meet your expectations. That’s
Read More
April 10, 2024 / Meghan-fix-sl / No Comments

5 Signs It’s Time to Remodel Your Kitchen (And How FIX St. Louis Can Help!)

Remodeling your kitchen can breathe new life into your home’s heart, but how do you know it’s time for an upgrade? Here are five signs that suggest it’s time to
Read More
April 2, 2024 / Steve Boriss / No Comments

Enhancing Home Security: Upgrade Your Doors with FIX St Louis

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s easy to overlook the importance of well-maintained doors in our homes. Yet, doors play a critical role in not only providing
Read More
April 2, 2024 / Steve Boriss / No Comments

Windows Restored: Our Comprehensive Window Repair Services

Windows are the eyes of your home, offering views of the outside world while inviting natural light and fresh air indoors. However, when your windows are in disrepair, they can
Read More
March 26, 2024 / Steve Boriss / No Comments

Here Comes the Sun and I Say, It’s Alright (most of the time)

The lyrics to the Beatles song “Here Comes the Sun” never feel quite right to me. Their less-than-enthusiastic review of the coming of the Sun as being just “ALRIGHT” doesn’t
Read More
March 21, 2024 / Steve Boriss / No Comments

Unlocking Excellence: Elevating Your Space with Comprehensive Door Services and Repairs

Your home’s doors are more than mere entrances; they’re the gateways to comfort, security, and style. At FixSL, we understand the pivotal role your doors play in your daily life.
Read More
March 3, 2024 / Steve Boriss / No Comments

Is Google Gemini AI Erasing OUR People, too?

This week, your humble correspondent learned something strange happens when you search Google for pictures of historical figures. You’re shown images that include people OF color, but that are missing people WITHOUT
Read More
February 12, 2024 / Steve Boriss / No Comments

Super (Toilet) Bowls 2024 Pre-Game Coverage

Since we’re now in — what? — week 6 of ceaseless pre-game Super Bowl coverage, you probably now know everything there is to know about Sunday’s game. So I thought
Read More
January 20, 2024 / Steve Boriss / 1 Comment

Hmmm. Maybe THAT’S why your house is as drafty as a flight on Alaska Airlines

Admittedly, your humble correspondent wasn’t there. But I’m thinking it was probably pretty easy for passengers on that Alaska Airlines flight to figure out where that draft was coming from.
Read More
January 12, 2024 / Steve Boriss / No Comments

A Replacement for the Now-Discredited Gym Club Membership New Year’s Resolution

You might want to check me on this because your humble correspondent gets most of his news from TV talk shows playing in the background, with the sound muffled by
Read More
« Prev1234567Next »

Archives