I know that it is really substantial to have the expertise to repair things at lake apartment without calling a professional every time there is a problem. I have busy this to our children, so they can be self-reliable when they grow up. I taught them how to change the oil & check the tire. I taught them how to check the brakes & diagnose complications with the engine. I also taught the kids how to repair machines inside of the apartment like the gas furnace, a/c, washing machine, & others. When I had trouble with the AC component in the house, I immediately started working on the a/c so I could repair the problem. I racked our brain for afternoons & I was unable to come up with a solution to the problem. I needed the a/c to work & I wasn't having any fortune on our own. I decided to call a repair service. I did not want anyone to assume that I called a pro, so I asked the repair professional to park at the end of the street. The guy originally said that he would do that, despite the fact that he still parked the repair truck in front of our home. I assume all the people in the town really knows that I called a professional. I was trying to keep that a secret, however the Heating & Air Conditioning repairman made it impossible after he blew our entire cover by parking in the driveway. It's only a easy matter of time before the kids find out that I had to call a professional for help. I'm sure they will have a few things to say about our temporary lapse in judgment. I'm getting older & that should be a pretty nice excuse that warrants a little bit of extra help every now & then.