I have had to learn how to be “handy” with some things. Especially with my trailer and my boat, as getting repair guy for either is quite difficult. Having a guy come to the site is hard and boat repairs are months behind with backlog.
So I YouTube and fix a lot of things on my own. Gas value and part replaces on my water heater, black water tank piping, re-roping the pull start for the motor. I do all the winterizing, changing the plugs, blowing out the lines in the trailer, etc.
I have done hose changes and stuff to my car. I replaced a rad hose in the CT parking lot about 15 years ago. LOL. I drove right to my mechanic to make sure I did it right.
I can “change a tire” but often can’t because I don’t have the strength to loosen the nuts. I find this is my problem now. I don’t have the physical strength I once had which as women is often not enough for some of these jobs. The knowledge is there, the physicality is not.
So I YouTube and fix a lot of things on my own. Gas value and part replaces on my water heater, black water tank piping, re-roping the pull start for the motor. I do all the winterizing, changing the plugs, blowing out the lines in the trailer, etc.
I have done hose changes and stuff to my car. I replaced a rad hose in the CT parking lot about 15 years ago. LOL. I drove right to my mechanic to make sure I did it right.
I can “change a tire” but often can’t because I don’t have the strength to loosen the nuts. I find this is my problem now. I don’t have the physical strength I once had which as women is often not enough for some of these jobs. The knowledge is there, the physicality is not.