You are my hero! As a single woman, I really dig the *idea* of being handy around the home, but...I tend to fail or give up more often than I succeed. (I felt ridiculously proud when I even managed to fix the mini-blinds in my apartment.) If I'm ever able to own a house, I'm sure I'll be forced to do my own maintenance, so it gives me hope to hear you talk about triumphing over DIY adversity. :)