Oof, the "joys" of home ownership. As much as I love my house and would not go back to apartment living unless I was absolutely forced to, it was nice living in an apartment and have maintenance issues taken care of for free.

Now, that comes right out of the budget :( But it's funny, I don't find myself surprised anymore if I wake up and see water all over the bathroom floor. I just say, "Oops, let's call our plumber again." lol