Fix-it Guides

Fix-it guide Why Your Gate Sticks in Winter in Flagstaff A gate that scrapes, drops or won’t latch once the cold arrives is rarely a bad gate. Most often the hinge post moved, or the hinges and frame gave up. Here is how to tell which, and what is safe to try. By the Handyman…

Fix-it guide Is Your Deck Ready for Snow Load? Most code-built decks handle a normal Flagstaff snowfall fine. What hurts them is wet, deep or drifted snow, ice, roof snow dumped on top, and worn fasteners or framing. Here’s how to tell which one you have. By the Handyman Flagstaff Team · Published Oct 22,…

Fix-it guide Washer Won’t Drain? 6 Checks Before You Call Most washers that leave water in the drum have a clog, a kinked hose or a settings problem. Here is what to check, in order, and when it is time to stop. By the Handyman Flagstaff Team · Published Oct 20, 2026 · Updated Nov…

Fix-it guide De-Icer, Sand or Salt: What Each Does to Concrete Ice on the driveway is a safety problem. Salt on young or weak concrete can become a repair problem. Here is what each product actually does, and how to get traction without wrecking the slab. By the Handyman Flagstaff Team · Published Oct 15,…

Fix-it guide Dishwasher Not Draining? What to Check First Standing water in the bottom of the tub is usually a clog, not a dead machine. Here is the order to check things in, from the free fixes to the ones that need a technician. By the Handyman Flagstaff Team · Published Oct 12, 2026 ·…

Fix-it guide Garage Door Won’t Open in the Cold? 6 Checks When a garage door refuses to move on a freezing morning, the cause is usually something simple: a frozen seal, a dead remote battery, a blocked sensor or stiff old grease. Here is what to check, in order, and which problems are not for…

Fix-it guide Snowblower Doesn’t Start? 5 Checks Before You Call A snowblower that doesn’t start after sitting all summer usually fails for one of a few simple reasons: a switch, old gas, a dry carburetor or a fouled spark plug. Here’s the order to check them in. By the Handyman Flagstaff Team · Published Oct…