The few. The proud. The HANDY-MENSCH?!
We all know what carpenters do. And plumbers. And electricians. But what’s with this guy…
How to Childproof Your Home with Small Repairs You Might Not Have Considered
Parents know: babies and toddlers are like tiny, adorable wrecking balls. One minute they’re giggling,…
Small Repairs That Increase Your Home’s Resale Value (Without Renovations!)
Selling your home? Before you start dreaming about that gourmet kitchen remodel or spa bathroom…
So, is it a SMALL world after all?
As someone who spends – I dunno – maybe half my waking hours with my head…
Eco-Friendly Small Repairs: Tiny Fixes That Reduce Your Home’s Carbon Footprint
Let’s be honest—most of us want to be eco-warriors, but between work, life, and remembering…
Winter-Proofing Your Home: Small Repairs to Keep the Cold Out
Winter in St. Louis doesn’t just bring cozy nights by the fireplace—it also delivers icy…
Sticking Windows – More Than Just a Workout for Your Arms
Let’s be honest—most of us want to be eco-warriors, but between work, life, and remembering…
“What do I have to do to get ICE over here?” and other infrequently asked questions
Some like to think the human race has made tremendous progress since the beginning of…
Aging in Place: Small Repairs That Make Homes Safer for Seniors
Let’s face it—getting older has its perks (wisdom, senior discounts, the freedom to say exactly…
The Top 5 Most Overlooked Home Repairs (And Why You Shouldn’t Skip Them)
Let’s be real—some home repairs get all the attention. A burst pipe? Emergency status. A…
How to Childproof Your Home with Small Repairs You Might Not Have Considered
Parents know: babies and toddlers are like tiny, adorable wrecking balls. One minute they’re giggling,…
What to do when you realize your house has been bugged
OK, so maybe that fly got in when a door was opened, or it was…
The Secret to a Stress-Free Home: Small Repairs That Improve Daily Life
Let’s face it – your home should be your sanctuary, not a source of daily…
Why Ignoring Small Repairs Can Cost You Big: The Hidden Dangers of Tiny Home Issues
We’ve all been there—that tiny drip from the faucet that almost sounds like a lullaby…
Why Renters Need Small Repairs Too (And How Fix St. Louis Helps Landlords & Tenants)
Let’s paint a picture: You’re a tenant living your best life in a rental, until……
Tornadoes: Is it so crazy to think a theater room should be your next home improvement?
Well, THAT was pretty scary, but at least it wasn’t like what happened in Joplin…
Actually, your home could use MORE processed, artificial, and petroleum-based products
Suddenly there’s all this news that we need to remove everything from our foods that…
Prepare for the Remaining 5 Plagues: After locusts, ice, floods, tornadoes & stink bugs
After months of scrambling, fixing everything that’s gone wrong in your homes, your humble correspondent…
Finally! Answers, my friend, to what’s blowing in the wind
If you’ve been puzzled for decades by what Bob Dylan meant by “answers” to his…
Dear Elon, Here’s the 5 things we did last week
Dear Elon, I’m not certain you’ll be sending Fix St Louis that request for 5…
Kiss Your Toilet Plunger Goodbye! The “Super Bowl” is Coming to St Louis!
Yeah, I know all of you are now thinking about the Super Bowl. But as…
Claim Your Presidential Medal of Freedom, But Act Soon!
Have you noticed they’re suddenly giving away a whole lot of these “Presidential Medals of…
Drone-Proof Your House
Look, I’m just your humble correspondent who fixes things that break. While that might not…
The most memorable FIXmas gifts, for better or worse
Is it now safe for your humble correspondent to pull his head out from the…
Fix the post-election tension at Thanksgiving dinner
Your humble correspondent read this week that nearly a quarter of Americans are considering skipping…
New ban on political photo ops at Fix St Louis jobs
Maybe it’s just me, your humble correspondent, but I’m sensing an escalating and disturbing trend…
Can your house stare a hurricane in the eye?
We’ve all had to come to peace with the fact that we don’t live anywhere…
What stranded astronauts are teaching us about home repairs
How could this happen? Our country, arguably the greatest nation on Earth for all time,…
How to keep bugs on the other side of your screens, if that’s what you want
Last week, your humble correspondent just noticed something, and I might once again be the…
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…