Let’s be honest—most of us want to be eco-warriors, but between work, life, and remembering to take out the recycling, “saving the planet” often falls somewhere below “organize the junk drawer” on our to-do lists. But what if going green was as simple as fixing a few annoying things around your house? Turns out, those … Read more
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Some like to think the human race has made tremendous progress since the beginning of time. But your humble correspondent has, if anything, become even MORE humble about our collective progress. For instance, let’s take the only subject I know anything about, home repairs. Cavemen inhabited homes you might say were “etched in stone.” Now … Read more
Let’s be real—some home repairs get all the attention. A burst pipe? Emergency status. A broken AC in July? Code Red. But what about those tiny annoyances that don’t seem urgent… until they slowly drive you insane? At Fix St. Louis, we believe no repair is too small to matter. In fact, ignoring the little … Read more
Parents know: babies and toddlers are like tiny, adorable wrecking balls. One minute they’re giggling, the next they’re scaling furniture like it’s Mount Everest or taste-testing electrical outlets. While store-bought childproofing gadgets help, many hidden hazards require actual repairs—not just plastic covers. At Fix St. Louis, we’ve helped countless parents turn their homes into safe … Read more
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
Let’s paint a picture: You’re a tenant living your best life in a rental, until… the closet door jumps off its track again, your shower drain starts impersonating a swamp, and that little hole in the wall from your “I swear I’ll fix it later” wall art becomes a glaring eyesore. Meanwhile, your landlord is … 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
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