I don't know the circumstances but things DO break and wear out. It happens here frequently. Things aren't made like they used to be.

I'm not sure I'd appreciate the demand for things to be fixed immediately but if you are able to fix them yourselves, count that as a blessing as repairs are costly.

My husband can fix just about anything but I do my best to give him some time to get things done as he does already have a full time job. Sometimes a gently SHOVE in the direction of the item needing fixing IS necessary. My honey doesn't like me to put nails in the wall (he does not like the way *I* hold the hammer) so I'm only somewhat patient in waiting for that kind of thing to be done before I do it myself as I CAN use a hammer just fine. :)

Michelle