Mr Handyman here just fixed the dishwasher.
dishwasher wouldn't turn on. was able to take it apart and found a little blue green piece that didn't look like it belonged. Took it out, put the dishwasher back together and it worked first try.
also, my mechanics skills were put to the test the last couple of weeks. My car was losing antifreeze and over heating. I was able to replace 4 hoses, pressure tested - no leaks.
drove it to work yesterday, worked great. drove home and once again - started overheating. got it home, looked at the all the hoses no leaking. then i look up and see smoke/steam from the far side under the exhaust manifold. Made a call the expert, my dad, he said the only thing that could be is a blown head gasket. oh great for me.
For someone knowing what they're doing it should only take about 5 hours. Me, not knowing what I'm doing, should only take me 2 - 3 times that. There goes my next couple of saturdays.