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Originally Posted by Sarge2
from Michigan... DIY repairs are always good if you have the expertise. That being said, they can also go awry when you get into something that you really don't have the wherewithal to repair properly. I'm pretty handy with most things but I also know where it's better to call in a pro... fortunately I have friends in many facets of the trades...
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I don't have much expertise, but I'm a quick learner and a little OCD sometimes about researching a topic.
When my first husband passed away I learned to hitch up and tow the trailer myself as I had never driven it before, bought and learned how to use a circular saw to repair a fence, learned how to change out my house toilets and gaskets, learned how to repair the pump in my washing machine, and learned to install laminate flooring. Google, YouTube, and forums like this are my go-to when I need to learn to do something new. I'm a teacher, so lifelong learning is my thing.
Currently, the two most pressing issues are a broken black tank valve (and of course it's completely full), which I have already researched and feel confident I can do, and my converter is out so I can't run anything unless the battery is plugged in. I also feel pretty confident I can replace this.
A couple of future projects are replacing the sinks (both have small cracks) and fixing the framing under the large kitchen drawers as it's loose and one of my drawers doesn't slide well. I also need new fabric on my awning, but that's a two-man job so if I can't get one of my sons to help me I'd have to send that job out.