I HATE being male and not being mechanical or handy!

God Bless You in your new home, Cat. I've always rented because I never wanted to pay for all the things a house needs, year after year. I just never had the money. But my Mother used to say, "Buy land, kids. They quit making it." She also said, "If you have land, as soon as you can, you put in some fruit and nut trees, so there will be food for the future. Always grow a garden. Even tomato plants, zucchini, and peppers will save you money." She also allowed as how one or two hills of zucchini was sufficient for a family of five. She showed us by example. I still remember the plums and apples from our yard. The people after us got the walnuts. Enjoy your new home.

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