Hi Tina, I'm so glad you're computer was saved.Now I know where to come when I have a problem with mine. Theresa

I've done that, too. I used packing tape, pulled it real tight and left it there for about 6 months. Now there's a nice scar and all is healed. It works great.

I'm late getting into this discussion, but I've seen short articles on using composting right in the actively-growing garden: Make a circular enclosure of chicken wire or hardware cloth (wire mesh), roughly as tall as it is wide to keep it stable (no cardboard), then fill it gradually with compost materials. As soon as you get the wire circle in place, plant a circle of tomatoes or squashes around the outside of the compost circle. Water the compost periodically, & the nutrients leach into the root areas of the plants, & the plant roots will also grow toward the source of nutrition. As long as the wire circle isn't very big (more than 24"?), how hot is the compost likely to get? I have trouble getting my larger pile hot ENOUGH. Sue

I am so sorry you are going through this.... Kitchen appliances are like scratch-off lottery tickets. Some lucky ones will get 4 winners on the same ticket; some will get 1 to 3 wins and other nothing. It is all luck of the draw. I would try to replace the appliances that do not work and not settle for repairs.