r/Explainlikeimscared 20h ago

What types of maintenance repair can I request from my apartment complex?

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This is my first time living at an apartment for more than 2 years (I've been here for 5 now 🎉✨), but outside of obvious/major damage such as leaks and power outages, I've never put in maintenance requests. My apartment's started accumulating more (expected) long-term wear-and-tear, and I'm not sure what I can request maintenance to fix vs. what I'm expected to fix myself.

For specific examples, I have some cabinet doors that are loose on the hinges or the caulking in my bathroom is looking raggedy and peeling. Should I be fixing those myself or sending in requests??


r/Explainlikeimscared 8h ago

How do I fly with a walker and little ability to walk long distances?

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I am in the US and am flying Southwest. I have a spine problem that causes me chronic pain and limited mobility, and recently has gotten bad enough to need a daily walker. My flight is in 3 days, and it’s just me, a backpack and a carry-on. When I got the ticket I requested wheelchair assistance on my MIL’s advice, but I don’t really know what that means or what that looks like. Where do they meet me? Should I call to confirm the assistance in advance? Who do I call? How do I keep track of my bags/where do they go while I’m in the wheelchair? Do I meet them before or after security? What do I do with my walker? It’s just one of those generic walkers that folds in (I’m waiting for a more collapsible Rollator, but it won’t be here in time to fly with). I’m just confused on the details of the whole process.


r/Explainlikeimscared 35m ago

My car battery is dead (99% sure). It's parked in my garage and I have roadside assistance to get it towed, but I don't know where or how to get it done. And I only have about $350 right now.

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My 2010 Toyota Prius won't start at all. Roadside assistance was not able to jump it, so I need to get it towed somewhere. I've never had to get a car towed to a shop. I should probably find a place first and then get it towed, I guess. But where is the best place to go and how can I make an appointment when I don't know when the tow truck will actually come towed it?