Previously a Princess - #1 in a series

Why, yes...yes, I *am*

fixing

attempting to fix my Karcher power washer all by my lil lonesome!

In My Previous Life (I gotta figure out how to get a trademark on that phrase), I would either (A) have the now-ex SO fix it, or (B) not even be aware it was broken because I wouldn't have to worry about fixing it.

From pedicures to power washers - all in less than 3 years!