I can’t remember what it was the other night that reminded me of this, but for years I have always tried to fix things around the house on my own before I call in the professionals.  Sometimes it works and sometimes it is a disaster. My ex started calling me Shannon The Riveter. This trait (or fault) of mine stems from my second marriage where I was alone at home a lot. I would try to tackle the leaks and issues on my own rather than admit that I needed help. DRIP, DRIP, DRIP One night I walked down to the bathroom in the middle of the night, and since…