Location: Really deep in the heart of South California Gender:
Posted:
Dec 22, 2024 - 6:49pm
ScottFromWyoming wrote:
My sister's dishwasher crapped out and she said they couldn't get parts anymore to which I call bs: she just wanted a new dishwasher which makes sense because she's getting new cabinets this summer anyway so why try to fix the old one that's almond-and-woodgrain?
So it was set to arrive yesterday while I was skiing and I said "don't pay for installation, I'll do it on SundayâMerry Christmas!"
It came in, though, and she and her son pulled out the old one, saved most of the parts from it that you're supposed to save, got the new one wired up, plugged it in, and her boy got electrocuted and said "I'm done!" So then my aunt and uncle, visiting for the holiday, came over to help and got the cord wired in right, hooked it up to the water but the brackets to clip it to the countertop were way too low so they went back to the garage and engineered a block of wood to capture the brackets but it wasn't working out and they were frustrated so they went home.
I got over there to do the installationânote that on a bad day a dishwasher installation takes 10 minutesâ and was dismayed to see parts all over and the cobbled together fix but after a while I sorted out what was going on, took out the block of wood, removed the brackets from it and bent them back to their original shape... so finally had it basically laid out and ready to install. So from that point on it was about 3 minutes. The brackets clip to the dishwasher, you push the thing into place, and run a screw thru the bracket into the underside of the counter.
So anyway I'm still not buying my sister anything for Christmas.
Scott the handyman!
I'm so glad I learned life skills through the years so I can do pretty much everything myself.
Or look it up on YouTube.
My sister's dishwasher crapped out and she said they couldn't get parts anymore to which I call bs: she just wanted a new dishwasher which makes sense because she's getting new cabinets this summer anyway so why try to fix the old one that's almond-and-woodgrain?
So it was set to arrive yesterday while I was skiing and I said "don't pay for installation, I'll do it on SundayâMerry Christmas!"
It came in, though, and she and her son pulled out the old one, saved most of the parts from it that you're supposed to save, got the new one wired up, plugged it in, and her boy got electrocuted and said "I'm done!" So then my aunt and uncle, visiting for the holiday, came over to help and got the cord wired in right, hooked it up to the water but the brackets to clip it to the countertop were way too low so they went back to the garage and engineered a block of wood to capture the brackets but it wasn't working out and they were frustrated so they went home.
I got over there to do the installationânote that on a bad day a dishwasher installation takes 10 minutesâ and was dismayed to see parts all over and the cobbled together fix but after a while I sorted out what was going on, took out the block of wood, removed the brackets from it and bent them back to their original shape... so finally had it basically laid out and ready to install. So from that point on it was about 3 minutes. The brackets clip to the dishwasher, you push the thing into place, and run a screw thru the bracket into the underside of the counter.
So anyway I'm still not buying my sister anything for Christmas.
Been there. I was expecting that replacing a dishwasher was; pull out, disconnect... like you say. But the location of the drain hose required drilling a new hole of the cabinet. Then the location of the power supply coming up through the floor interfered with one of the legs/feet of the new dishwasher. So I had to screw that foot all the way in to make clearance for the wire, then fashion some sort of support for that corner of the machine. I think I made up some new swear words that day.
My sister's dishwasher crapped out and she said they couldn't get parts anymore to which I call bs: she just wanted a new dishwasher which makes sense because she's getting new cabinets this summer anyway so why try to fix the old one that's almond-and-woodgrain?
So it was set to arrive yesterday while I was skiing and I said "don't pay for installation, I'll do it on SundayâMerry Christmas!"
It came in, though, and she and her son pulled out the old one, saved most of the parts from it that you're supposed to save, got the new one wired up, plugged it in, and her boy got electrocuted and said "I'm done!" So then my aunt and uncle, visiting for the holiday, came over to help and got the cord wired in right, hooked it up to the water but the brackets to clip it to the countertop were way too low so they went back to the garage and engineered a block of wood to capture the brackets but it wasn't working out and they were frustrated so they went home.
I got over there to do the installationânote that on a bad day a dishwasher installation takes 10 minutesâ and was dismayed to see parts all over and the cobbled together fix but after a while I sorted out what was going on, took out the block of wood, removed the brackets from it and bent them back to their original shape... so finally had it basically laid out and ready to install. So from that point on it was about 3 minutes. The brackets clip to the dishwasher, you push the thing into place, and run a screw thru the bracket into the underside of the counter.
So anyway I'm still not buying my sister anything for Christmas.
My sister's dishwasher crapped out and she said they couldn't get parts anymore to which I call bs: she just wanted a new dishwasher which makes sense because she's getting new cabinets this summer anyway so why try to fix the old one that's almond-and-woodgrain?
So it was set to arrive yesterday while I was skiing and I said "don't pay for installation, I'll do it on SundayâMerry Christmas!"
It came in, though, and she and her son pulled out the old one, saved most of the parts from it that you're supposed to save, got the new one wired up, plugged it in, and her boy got electrocuted and said "I'm done!" So then my aunt and uncle, visiting for the holiday, came over to help and got the cord wired in right, hooked it up to the water but the brackets to clip it to the countertop were way too low so they went back to the garage and engineered a block of wood to capture the brackets but it wasn't working out and they were frustrated so they went home.
I got over there to do the installationânote that on a bad day a dishwasher installation takes 10 minutesâ and was dismayed to see parts all over and the cobbled together fix but after a while I sorted out what was going on, took out the block of wood, removed the brackets from it and bent them back to their original shape... so finally had it basically laid out and ready to install. So from that point on it was about 3 minutes. The brackets clip to the dishwasher, you push the thing into place, and run a screw thru the bracket into the underside of the counter.
So anyway I'm still not buying my sister anything for Christmas.
The dimmer switch for over the kitchen sink failed the other day.
So I had to faux paint the new one to match our granite backsplash.
It is a process...
Location: Really deep in the heart of South California Gender:
Posted:
Dec 22, 2024 - 2:39pm
The dimmer switch for over the kitchen sink failed the other day.
So I had to faux paint the new one to match our granite backsplash.
It is a process...
We did another pet sterilization clinic today. These events are free for the locals and there is education and resources provided to help them better care for their pets. It makes a real difference in the number of strays around (several locals grab the strays and bring them to these clinics). I'll post some pics later, there were some adorable pups. Now it's relax and ice cream time.
Location: Really deep in the heart of South California Gender:
Posted:
Nov 11, 2024 - 9:55pm
kurtster wrote:
You may or may not be surprised by how many people clean their contact lenses by putting them in their mouth and do a tongue wash.
I stick mine in there when I get debris in my eyes.
I carefully rinse them under a convenient spigot when I stick them back in.
My contact lens specialist just cringes when I tell him that.
Location: Really deep in the heart of South California Gender:
Posted:
Nov 11, 2024 - 9:51pm
islander wrote:
Hope you rinsed the toenail clippers in alcohol first (that's what I do, I think it's a protocol).
My wife was a cosmologist before and after a little after we got married.
She also learn how to do manicures and pedicures. So she's always had the tools.
One of those tools are nippers for cuticles.
They are a great tool for many things... even stitch removal.
No disinfectants here.
I bite on a leather strap.
It was no worse than a splinter removal.
Well 12 of them anyway.
Location: Really deep in the heart of South California Gender:
Posted:
Nov 11, 2024 - 9:45pm
kurtster wrote:
Nope, she's selling anything of value regardless of sentimental or family attachments. She even sold the family silver and my Dad's rifle.
She's going into some kind of assisted living situation. Hasn't told me where. She is losing it in so many words.
Back in February she accused me of hacking into her computer and stealing information, whatever that means. Went off the rails and said that she never wanted to see me again. Got the police involved by asking for a wellness check and she told them the same thing. She is unable to do simple things on her computer anymore and thinks everyone is trying to stalk her on her computer when she screws it up. I was her Geek squad until I wasn't. Then I became the hacker. Even accused a CCF doctor she had a personality conflict with (formally by calling the hospital) of doing it about 5 or 10 years ago. I obliged her and had no contact. I have no idea who is advising her on any of her decisions.
So back in August out of the blue I got an email that she is selling the house cuz she will be needing the money and to come and get things. First contact was in September and last contact was today. It has all been Joe Friday, just the facts. So I lowered the door on the uhaul and she went back into the house and I went to the cab. No words were said.
We'll see. Ball's in her court now. I have to keep on keeping on. Worry about things I have control over.
I pulled the stitches out myself today.
"Paging Dr. Kurt!"
Couldn't see myself wasting time at the Immediate Care.
The wife and I varnished the garage doors this morning.
I fixed a few annoying issues on her car. Worked on the yard some more. And unloaded my truck.
Just 99 more things to do.
Hope you rinsed the toenail clippers in alcohol first (that's what I do, I think it's a protocol).
