TractorByNet.com - Rural Living http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums Please visit CountryByNet.com for rural living and much more! en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:43:57 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg TractorByNet.com - Rural Living http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums How to replace part of carpet on steps? http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/157837-how-replace-part-carpet-steps.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:39:50 GMT I live in the boonies. The wife chose WHITE carpet to go up the stairs from the entry foyer (enter downstairs & must use steps to go into house, after walking through outside elements)

We then got some dogs....

Long story short, the bottom step was once used by one of the dogs as a chew toy and now she wants to fix the carpet.

We have a remenant in the attic which should cover 3-5 steps which would replace the worst ones.

I've seen carpet pulled/tightened before.... however, I do not have one of those knee kickers or anything else you might use when installing in a stairwell.

Any tips on how to cut 3-5 steps worth of carpet off, refit new carpet over those with household tools? ]]> Rural Living Richard http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/157837-how-replace-part-carpet-steps.html Remington 597/.17 HMR recall http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/157771-remington-597-17-hmr-recall.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:31:04 GMT This is a safety issue also, but figured Rural living was the best place to post: Remington is posting 1/4 page ads in various gun magazines about... This is a safety issue also, but figured Rural living was the best place to post:

Remington is posting 1/4 page ads in various gun magazines about the recall on their .17 hmr 597 and Remington branded 17 hmr ammo - as it is not safe for use in semi-auto rifles.
They are offering a $10 coupon for every FULL box of ammo mailed back and $200-250 for each 597 rifle, depending on configuration.
The coupons are only good for buying other Remington merchandise, and will take 6-8 weeks to process after they get your stuff.

Not good PR.

http://www.remington.com/safety/17_H...ce/default.asp ]]> Rural Living Erik_in_Hoyt http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/157771-remington-597-17-hmr-recall.html Really neat video of some deer http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/157726-really-neat-video-some-deer.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:58:34 GMT I saw this video several years ago, but then it disapeared and I haven't seen it again until today. If you like deer and like the idea of them hanging out at around your home, you'll enjoy this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55LlD9CwLMs

Eddie ]]> Rural Living EddieWalker http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/157726-really-neat-video-some-deer.html How to figure out property line over hills/woods http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/157705-how-figure-out-property-line.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:54:55 GMT Hello all, I was wondering if someone might be able to help me with a problem I have. I need to build quite a bit of fence on a new property... Hello all,
I was wondering if someone might be able to help me with a problem I have. I need to build quite a bit of fence on a new property and only the corners are marked with survey rods.

I contacted the surveyor and, for him to come out and stake it every 100 yards or so, will be costly.

I think I can get the straight, flat parts marked out myself. I am just trying to figure out how to get it placed correctly over a wooded hill.

I have thought about putting flares out at night at the bottoms of the hill and use a 1/2" degree accuracy sighting compass and rifle scope. That way, I can go to the crest of the hill and align myself with the compass until I am dead center. Once I am dead center, the compass should read the correct bearing that is listed on the survey, when the light is in the crosshairs of the scope. This is all assuming there wont be too much brush in the way etc. to see the flares.

Does anybody know of any tricks for this? I am not sure if my idea will work or not. I really don't care if I am off a couple of feet in either direction, but would like to get it somewhat accurate.

Thanks,
Joseph ]]> Rural Living Josephm http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/157705-how-figure-out-property-line.html Ever country cured a ham? http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/157671-ever-country-cured-ham.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:04:15 GMT I just got an add for "fresh" hams suitable for curing at $1.04/lb. A fella down the road from me used to be a champion country ham producer and I think he still judges the hams at the county fair. I really wanted to help him set up his hams, to learn the process, but he quit doing it about the same time we moved in. I really, really like country ham....I get it once in a blue moon because my wife is a nurse and believes in that salt-is-bad-for-you stuff, even though it really only applies to a fraction of the population. Anyway, since the hams are said to average 22lbs, it started me thinking that I might try to cure one as a more-or-less $25 experiment.

It's easy to find instructions on the web, complete with recipes for cures. I even have what was once a smoke house, though I use it as a shed now and store all kinds of stuff like gas and insecticides in it. I'd probably not smoke the ham anyway, but if it was clean the old smoke house might be a good place to hang the ham for curing. Without that place, I'm somewhat limited for enclosed space that's well ventilated and cool. Instructions I've read don't recommend basements because of humidity and resulting mold problems.

Anyone done the job? Where did you hang the ham and do you share your recipe?

Chuck ]]> Rural Living Chuck52 http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/157671-ever-country-cured-ham.html My Leaf Collection System http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/157639-my-leaf-collection-system.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:43:29 GMT :D Actually I was moving some dirt with my plow and had a brain storm. I had a couple big piles of leaves on the lawn that I raked up last weekend,... :D Actually I was moving some dirt with my plow and had a brain storm. I had a couple big piles of leaves on the lawn that I raked up last weekend, but didn't get them picked up due to rain. Well I was worried it would hurt the grass where the piles were, so I plowed them to the bushline until I can pick them up. Actually worked pretty well.
Smooth the mole holes and collect the leaves all in one.;)
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]]> Rural Living Paystar http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/157639-my-leaf-collection-system.html How to trim your bushes http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/157635-how-trim-your-bushes.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:01:26 GMT How do you trim your bushes when they get too big? ... How do you trim your bushes when they get too big?


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The answer: with a crane people...with a crane. It makes perfect sense now. I mean, the manual for the ride-on lawnmower did not specifically state that you couldn't raise it up with a crane to trim the top of a very large hedge, so that's just what two lunatics from Cambridge New Zealand did. ]]> Rural Living EarPlug http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/157635-how-trim-your-bushes.html Backyard projects lets see them http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/157609-backyard-projects-lets-see-them.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:12:22 GMT I did a few back yard projects this year. Still not done baby on the way. This spring clear out trees and made the backyard bigger. Still have... I did a few back yard projects this year. Still not done baby on the way.

This spring clear out trees and made the backyard bigger. Still have brush piles to clear out and burn. Started digging out my pond, was to small and had lots of weeds.

Just wanted to see other project you guys have completed or started, or ongoing project that just never seem to get done. :D

So posts some pics and lets see them. Here is some of my pics.
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]]> Rural Living sparker133 http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/157609-backyard-projects-lets-see-them.html Automatic Chicken Door Opener http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/157550-automatic-chicken-door-opener.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:06:35 GMT I recently installed an automatic door opener on my chicken pen. I let my chickens free range during the day, but I can't always make it home in the evenings before dark to lock the door (Or ever with the time change). The unit has a light sensor and I bought the external timer as well.

I ordered it from Automatic doors for poultry housing | VSB | VSB b | VSB bi | VSB b SA which is in England. It only took 11 calendar days to show up.

The bad: It is expensive! It was shipped all the way from England in a thinly padded plastic bag. My order did not contain the external light sensor, the batteries, the wires necessary to connect the opening unit with the timer and only 1 of the 4 replacement strings, all of which they claim must have fallen out in transit (back to the plastic bag issue).

The good: Very responsive to my e-mails. They wanted to ship me the missing parts, but gave me a refund for the missing parts instead, at my request. Easy to install and to program the timer.

I built the door frame and used a thin piece of steel for the door. I put the controller and timer in a box to protect them even more from the elements. I am only using the timer, so I don't need the light sensor.

After a week of using it, I think it is fantastic! I really like not having to worry about letting them out in the mornings and being home to lock them up in the evenings. Can't wait until the next time I need to leave town...no more bothering the neighbors! :)

Here are some pictures: 1. outside, 2. inside, 3. the VSBb unit and timer.
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]]> Rural Living mjfox6 http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/157550-automatic-chicken-door-opener.html Rodeo http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/157544-rodeo.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:08:24 GMT Making plans to attend the Houston Rodeo. Who's been and is it worth the trip? Other worthwhile touristy things in the area? ]]> Rural Living tlbuser http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/157544-rodeo.html Electrical problems http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/157530-electrical-problems.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:19:28 GMT Yeah, I know it isn't related to tractors but it does interfere with my participation on TBN....
I have a problem within my house... the electricity on a circuit goes out for no reason. Sometimes it only flickers and sometimes it goes out for a few minutes... Not a breaker that I can identify and no breaker is thrown. The power always comes back on without my doing anything. I'm suspicious of the problem being an electrical outlet somewhere within that circuit. How the heck does one start checking? Any suggestions are welcome. ]]> Rural Living The Dougster http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/157530-electrical-problems.html Squaring up rough cut oak boards http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/157526-squaring-up-rough-compact-utility.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:35:49 GMT Hello, I致e got 5 10' x 8" white oak boards that i've surfaced planed then to thickness, and not I致e trying to figure the best way to get one good straight edge in order to put it on my table saw and get another good edge to biscuit join them together for a large desktop I知 building.

I've got a small joiner that would be too small for these ten footers. I've almost settled on just getting a sheet of OBS and making a jig of some sort.

Anyone else gone this route?

Most of the youtube videos are only dealing with 18"-24" long pieces of wood.

thanks
gary ]]> Rural Living gmason http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/157526-squaring-up-rough-compact-utility.html Meat Chickens http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/157502-meat-chickens.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:00:29 GMT I am thinking about trying some meat chickens. I would like to go with a fixed coop. Do you need one that you can move around to different grass... I am thinking about trying some meat chickens. I would like to go with a fixed coop. Do you need one that you can move around to different grass areas. I am not getting them to make money just more for the enjoyment of eating my own chickens.

I figure I would get 25. From what I can figure I need about a 50 sqft coop and a 100 sqft pen. Does that sound about right. I would get the feed from the local Rural King. Any thoughts on this?? Thanks ]]> Rural Living absrio http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/157502-meat-chickens.html Coyotes On The Move http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/157494-coyotes-move.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:16:10 GMT Two nights ago about 2 hours after sunset, the coyotes were howling and yipping. They were in close to the house. Today around noon, a young (9... Two nights ago about 2 hours after sunset, the coyotes were howling and yipping. They were in close to the house.

Today around noon, a young (9 or 10) neighbor boy came up the drive on his bicycle and asked me to show him where the snowmobile trail runs. I explained it and he rode off down the trail to check it out. My wife was out walking our dog and she spoke with him too. Shortly after he rode on my wife heard him yell and he came flying back up the trail. She asked what was wrong and he said there were two coyotes further back and he wasn't going there. Smart kid :)

On the way back to the house, my wife saw one good sized coyote running across our pond opening. Very odd to see coyotes moving like this mid-day. There is no hunting on Sundays here. Fortunately, the dog my wife was walking is always on a leash, he loves to wander far and wide otherwise.

Anybody seeing similar things? The only explanation I have is the deer hunters have disturbed them in the areas where no people usually go and they are looking for somewhere quieter?
Dave. ]]> Rural Living dave1949 http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/157494-coyotes-move.html Barns - what would you do different? http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/157379-barns-what-would-you-do.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:35:41 GMT Cruising through the threads in this sub-forum, I see that a lot of folks have built barns and pole barns, or had them built. I'm in the situation where I'm considering building/having built one new building to consolidate all the functions of the failing outbuildings on my property. I've got an old barn that is about at the point of not worth saving, a shop that needs bracing and siding and new doors, and a cottage that is pretty shaky. I'm thinking of rolling these all into one building so that I'm not continually fighting losing battles to keep buildings that don't serve me well from falling down.

So-o-o, my question is, for those who've been down this road, what would you do different if you had done it over again? Kind of an open-ended question, I know, but we all find out things after the fact.

Additional background about the purposes of the barn, or whatever you want to call it: need to be able to house a small herd (~8) of goats. Possible cow or two in the future. 20 chickens. Couple pigs. Some straw, hay, feed. Ford 1920 tractor, rotary cutter, tiller, PTO thresher, a BCS walk-behind and some implements, Allis-Chalmers Model G and some implements. Riding mower. A welding/shop repair area. About a hundred bags of soil amendments. Possible milking parlor and cheese processing room.

Thanks for your input.

Kurt ]]> Rural Living rootytoot http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/157379-barns-what-would-you-do.html