[MamaDearest]

I understand completely. Try asking hubby to repair something a zillion times to deaf ears. So you try to repair it yourself and then you get scolded for botching it (simple things like toasters and hair blowers). Best solution - buy new ones and don't waste time asking for help (saves cursing due to broken or missing parts). LOL!

[null and void]

Nah, Tell him you're going to get someone else to fix it...

[ExSoldier]

My wife's dad is a former contractor. She grew up watching him. When we built our additions (3) to our home ourselves she was the planner and I was the labor. She did the electrical and the plumbing to south florida code and she planned the blockwork and everything else under his direction so that we passed code inspection with flying colors. My wife has since wired in countless ceiling fans and lights to our home. She can do anything. She never ceases to amaze me.