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Most here know me, and know I do electronic repair for a living. As such, I have NO problem doing repairs of nearly any home appliance, including air conditioners, furnaces, stoves, microwave ovens, washers and dryers, etc. And I have known how to do wiring (CORRECTLY) since in my teens. I have no problem adding or replacing any 120 volt outlet or switch, and usually do NOT turn off the power to do so. 230 volts..now I DO often turn off the power for that..but ONE time I had to do one “hot” and it WAS successful(The box was NOT accessible).

As for TV's and stereos and such..since I fix ‘em, I have no problem getting one or more for myself and my family(mom and sis) to use. OF course, I can fix anything that goes wrong too.

Now carpentry , I am NOT very good at, and I hate plumbing. Car repairs, I can do some of them myself.

Today was an OK day. I took mom to the flea MKt. and she got a “new” (actually nearly antique) planter and a hanging basket for mothers day. I also sent a couple of “e” cards to a couple of friends of mine who are mothers, for mothers day.

Now carpentry , I am NOT very good at, and I hate plumbing. Car repairs, I can do some of them myself.

I know what's it's like, I can't hit a nail to save a life and if I build a structure, it would fall apart in 5 minutes. B-) Plumbing, I'm "iffy" at, I can usually do it. A few months ago, I had to clear out a blockage under the stationary tub in the basement. Let's just say I made a mess, took me 45 minutes, and when I came back upstairs, Mom (while making dinner) said, "get a shower, you smell like a septic tank." B-P But when you don't have the funds, you got to do it yourself, now that I'm looking for work again, well, that's the road I got to take. Once I get my unemployment rolling, I'll have to buy some rotors and shoes, we can start fixing the front brakes on my Explorer. I'll have to fix her by piecemeal and then get her inspected.

Electrical work is a useful knowledge especially electronic as unless you have this specialist knowledge it can cost a fortune to repair things as most the repair shop says new PCB costing virtually the amount you paid for the item in the first place.