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Handyman Matters – St. Louis Awarded Certified Environmental Access Consultant Certification

Aging In Place is a concept becoming more commonplace for homeowners and craftspeople alike.  Most people don’t want to leave their homes and communities as they age.  When home becomes a barrier to safety, however, there are options to consider. … Continue reading

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Handyman 101 – When to Call a Handyman

When I meet someone new and they find out what I do, the usual question is then “what type of projects does your company do?” Being a good networker, I have an answer at the ready. “We do small to … Continue reading

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Your Home Needs Help! Time to Spring Into Action!

The weather has turned warmer, so now is a great time to take a good look at your home. If you are like most homeowners, you have let few little projects go over the winter. First the holidays hit, and … Continue reading

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Handyman Matters – St. Louis Earns Coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award

Handyman Matters – St. Louis has been awarded the prestigious 2011 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor bestowed annually on approximately 5 percent of all the businesses rated on the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service and health providers. Continue reading

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Five Ways to Use Handyman Matters

  Handyman Matters helps its customers with hundreds of different kinds of projects, but what’s the best way to use us? Here are five ways to maximize your repair and remodeling dollars, using Handyman Matters to your best advantage: Organize, … Continue reading

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Whole House Fans – A Cool Way to Save

  Whole house fans can be a great alternative to air conditioning, especially during months with cooler evenings and mornings. US Department of Energy studies estimate that whole house fans can reduce the air conditioning usage by up to 50% … Continue reading

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Invest Your Tax Refund Wisely

Tax Day Has Come and Gone – Great Ways to Invest Your Refund! Tax day has come and gone. Most of us either have our refunds in hand or will in the next few weeks. Investing in your home is … Continue reading

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Five ‘Luxury’ Bathroom Upgrades That Don’t Cost a Bundle

It’s probably safe to say that no potential buyer ever passed on a house because the bathroom was just too lovely and luxurious. And few of us would prefer to come home at the end of the day to decompress … Continue reading

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Go Green With a Solar Roof

New Technology Works Better and is More Affordable Than Ever A new roof is a major expense for every homeowner, one that can’t be avoided every 15 or so years. New techology is available that is more environmentally friendly, saves … Continue reading

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Winterize Your Home

Reduce Energy Costs 20%  If your home has doors with worn out weather stripping or door sweeps, windows and doors with gaps, old windows, and/or unsealed entry points around pipes and ducts… it’s like throwing money out the window. In … Continue reading

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