I'm getting frustrated with the lack of response and no show from the plumber we were using. I'm also sad my brother won't/can't help us since I think it's likely a very easy and quick job. It's not like my brother is bed bound. He's working daily as an electrician.

I texted my brother asking if he thinks my husband and I could fix the toilet valve issue ourselves or if it would need welding, etc. I googled the issue and it doesn't look like it would and it looks possibly easy to fix. I wish my husband was more of a handyman. I'm thinking of having a crack at it on my own. I don't see why I can't possibly fix the stupid thing already. Apparently they sell repair kits in hardware stores.

If bro says it needs a plumber, I have to give up on our recent one and find another.