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Dishwasher Repair 101

Does anyone know the first step in dishwasher repair?  Well, after turning off the power, it is removing the water from the drain.   I should have turned the camera on to film this disaster, but I truly underestimated my "blonde roots".   To give you a little back story, we have had issues with our dishwasher for several weeks recently. We will run the wash at night after dinner and only to open it in the morning and find the entire bottom still covered in water. The unit has not been draining properly. While I value the knowledge of skilled labor, I am also insanely jealous. I too would like to have that knowledge. However, I'm more of a hands-on learner that also really values YouTube.   I know what you must be thinking and no, I am too cheap to pay for a repair person. We have a home warranty that covers major expenses. It's a $85 repair fee. I would really just rather do it myself, if I can. Over the past few months I have turned to YouTube several...
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Egg-straordinarily Large

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If you've been following along on our facebook page , you already know about our adventures raising baby chicks.  We got the babies in late March 2023 and have been counting down the days until they all start laying eggs.  Depending on breed, chickens will mature from baby chicks to full grown, laying hens in 18-24 weeks.   The chicks were an addition to our existing flock of nine, our OG's (Original Girls).   Unfortunately, not everyone is still laying.  A few of the ladies have entered Henopause and are now retired. It was not uncommon to collect 3 or less eggs per day.  Another factor contributing to decreased production is heat.  And it has been HOT in our area this year.   Our OG Easter Eggers typically alternate laying.  I know because we get one blue egg every two days and one teal egg every two days.  On the days I don't get get a teal egg, I get a blue one, and vice versa.  It's very thoughtful of them...
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