Generally, guys need clear requests. You may think you are communicating with him, but he may not address the same level of importance to your need (if he even recognizes it) that you do.
Try asking directly for what you want and assign it a time frame or priority.
"Hubby, would you please deal with the garbage in the next few minutes"
"Hubby, I need your help with the kitchen now."
You could also work out a numerical system of priorities. A 1 meaning "whenever you get to it" and a 10 meaning "urgent".
Discuss it with hubby instead of expecting him to "just understand". He likely doesn't.
As for housework/yardwork/maintenance, all that should be negotiated with your spouse.
All the best, -NOPkins-
I will ferret out an affair at any opportunity.
-An affair is the embodiment of entitlement, fueled by resentment and lack of respect. -An infidel will remain unreachable so long as their sense of entitlement exceeds their ability to reason.
