Quote Originally Posted by Ryllharu View Post
Yeah, it's not too helpful when they try the first time and then give up forever because it didn't go so well. Or worse, their significant other refuses to let them try again because the first time was such a disaster.

I'm not saying pros aren't useful, I'm sure as hell never going to deal with a leak in the packing of the water main valve, but I'd like to see more people be a bit self-reliant.
I'm with you then, I like self-reliance for myself and expect more of it from others. I'm not so sure the HD guys are the best sources of info though. Some of them are qualified in their field, others not so much. I'll get second opinions most times when talking to HD staff.