Okay, the new appliances all work! Yes, a couple of minor hiccups, but all is now back to normal. So, that is much appreciated ( Read more... )

Approximately twelve hours after our new stove/oven and dishwasher were delivered, they are now (mostly) functional. Well, the stove/oven worked right away, except that it can't currently be flush against the back wall because the outlet for it is in a box on the floor (instead of someplace more sensible like in the wall) and while the old unit ( Read more... )

So, I came home a little early and tried to get a jump start on the weekend chores: laundry, tidying up, etc. I had decided to make a tuna casserole for dinner (no meat Fridays!) and had been craving it all day. The pasta was just finishing when I turned the oven on to heat it up. A few seconds later, there was a loud pop and a bright flash. I ( Read more... )