Asked by Dear Abby

11/14/2022

When your household appliances break, is it usually an easy fix or a nightmare?

46%

Easy fix

54%

Nightmare WINNER

46%

Easy fix

5 Comments

Linda S

Easy fix. I just put in a maintenance request with our apartment and they come to either repair or replace the appliance.

Carl Baker

I don't hesitate calling for factory service. While I'm pretty handy, today's appliances are more computer than mechanical. Factory service ensures it will be fixed correctly with approved parts. I love using handymen, but not for appliance repair.

Carla Altenbach

Having a mechanically talented husband helps in the long run.

Lrac Snave

We live in an apartment; and just call maintenance if something breaks.

Bob Pickett

A few good brothers helps

54%

Nightmare

4 Comments

Sophie Norton

Modern appliances are not designed to be readily fixable any more

Tina Bouthillier

Only because I am a single female homeowner and have no clue how to fix things

K C

The problem with a major breakdown, like a refrigerator or washer, is that it takes time to arrange a fix or replacement. Because everything today is computer-chip generated, its not something you can fix with duct tape and a screwdriver.

Don James

It really depends on the appliance. I can fix 99% of them, but there is always the one...

Do soulmates exist or are they imaginary?

Asked by Dear Abby

12 months left

Do soulmates exist or are they imaginary?

80%

They exist They exist

20%

They are imaginary They are imaginary

80%

They exist

2 Comments

rover6rover

If you mean someone who is kind, shares your values and with whom you get along without a lot of drama -- then, yes, soulmates exist.

Bob Pickett

although we may never find them

20%

They are imaginary

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Is your holiday shopping more or less than half-done?

Asked by Dear Abby

12 months left

Is your holiday shopping more or less than half-done?

19%

More than half-done More than half-done

81%

Less than half-done Less than half-done

19%

More than half-done

2 Comments

Lisa Gray

I start very early in the year.

Robert Davidson

I don't have anyone to buy gifts for.

Lisa Gray

I'm so sorry. Very sad to hear.

81%

Less than half-done

2 Comments

Bonnie Batten

I haven't even thought about it yet!

Bob Pickett

a lot less

Dear Abby

When your household appliances break, is it usually an easy fix or a nightmare?

46% Easy fix

54% Nightmare WINNER

46% Easy fix

54% Nightmare

Do soulmates exist or are they imaginary?

80% They exist They exist

20% They are imaginary They are imaginary

80% They exist

20% They are imaginary

Is your holiday shopping more or less than half-done?

19% More than half-done More than half-done

81% Less than half-done Less than half-done

19% More than half-done

81% Less than half-done

46%

Easy fix

54%

Nightmare WINNER

46%

Easy fix

54%

Nightmare

80%

They exist They exist

20%

They are imaginary They are imaginary

80%

They exist

20%

They are imaginary

19%

More than half-done More than half-done

81%

Less than half-done Less than half-done

19%

More than half-done

81%

Less than half-done