There are two things I love to do with my spare time. Work on the basement and work on this blog. Oh… and hang out with the kids, wife, family, friends… those guys too. And golf. And sports. And beer. I'm sliding off track here.
This past Saturday I couldn't do any of those things. My wife Jenn had reported that the washing machine was leaking. Nothing, and I mean nothing, gets my attention faster than something in the house that is leaking water.
I investigate and yes indeed there is water, albeit a small amount, in the washing machine tray, which also happens to have a bunch of cracks in the front of it.
So I soak up the water with some rags. We pull out the washing machine and start digging around behind the washing machine and the dryer.
Journey to the Land of Lost Socks:
If you've never been behind your washer and dryer before be sure to bring some form of GPS unit or guide dog because it's a whole different world [Read more...]