I Tried to Fix My Faucet. Now I Hate My Yard.

I thought fixing a leaky outdoor faucet would be a quick win. Just tighten a nut, swap a washer, save a few bucks. Instead, I spent my Saturday hunched over in the dirt, hands numb, water spraying in my face. The shutoff valve was hidden behind a pile of old paint cans. The wrench slipped. I cracked the bonnet nut. I watched YouTube tutorials at 1AM, convinced I could DIY my way out. I ended up stripping the threads and flooding the flower bed. The hardware store guy recognized me by my third trip. By Sunday night, I’d spent $38 on parts and still had a slow drip. It’s not just water I’m losing. It’s time, patience, and the illusion that home repairs are ever as simple as they look online. #DIYDisaster #HomeBudgetFail #BrokeButCreative #Home