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Rant: My brother-in-law's dryer fix cost me extra cash
He insisted on taking apart the drum without checking the belt first. Now the whole unit needs new parts I could have avoided. I get that people want to save money, but guessing on repairs just makes it worse. Trust me, a quick call to a pro saves headaches. Have you dealt with relatives who think they know your job better?
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oscarsullivan1mo ago
My uncle flooded the kitchen fixing a leaky sink.
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betty_wells15d ago
Nah, you gotta try and learn somehow.
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Ever notice how the most confident "I can fix that" guys create the biggest messes? I once tried to replace a toilet fill valve to save a few bucks... ended up with a bathroom floor pond and a very expensive plumber's weekend emergency call. Now I just watch YouTube videos and sigh, knowing my limits. Sometimes you gotta pay the "I told you so" tax to learn.
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