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I spend a lot of time fixing things, for myself and others. (Computers, electrical, plumbing, etc). While I learn a lot, I wonder sometimes if it would be better to pay a professional and do something else for which I am more 'valuable'. Do you do the same, and do you find it worthwhile?

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[-] MNByChoice@midwest.social 5 points 5 months ago

Sometimes having the problem removed is worth a lot.

Sometimes the time waiting for the professional is not worth it.

If it can be done for less than $200, I pay and move on.

I haved fixed several appliances which stayed working for years after.

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