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If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!! Keep going, you’re doing great!

I think JK has started a new project. I wonder what he’s getting into this time.

Killer gym! Yeah, I’d spray the pole too. I spray the soffit around my hummingbird feeders to keep the ants out.

My neighbor uses a wireless one, her dog runs right up to the boundary, it truly is an invisible fence. I installed the wire in the ground version 5 years ago but it is no longer necessary due to the age of the dog. It worked perfectly. I have heard some have problems with determined males...

I have 7 Bridges in an audio only format on one of their concert DVDs. You can walk up to each of the 5 speakers on my surround sound and hear each member singing on their own speaker. Way cool, I’ve never heard anything like it. I too have a ton of music ripped to MP3. Back when I used iTunes...

I’m not completely sure. This is our best year number wise though. They are consuming 32 ounces a day.

Saturday evening HB drama https://youtu.be/dLhxnM09KsQ

This is similar to when someone gets caught in a riptide and people swim out from the beach to save them only to suffer the same fate. Backstroking perpendicular to the beach until you exit the outbound current is how you get out of the pickle. Now you can easily swim to the beach.

A little Friday night drama with the HBs.. The rows on my lawn will be raked up in the morning, I fell behind on the mowing.

The cost alone sends up a red flag for me. I’d bet ophthalmologist’s all have stock in the manufacturer. I’m not very trusting of pills though. I started taking a multivitamin, we’ll see how that goes haha I take a probiotic and feel like it has been very helpful.

Nice pics

Mercy! I was wondering if New Skin would have worked?

Here are the poppers from the other day.

I just prepped this for tonight. Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers https://biggreenegg.com/recipes/big-green-egg-bacon-wrapped-jalapeno-poppers/ This is a must have appetizer, especially if you have folks over. The first time I made these I put a few in my toaster oven to test out with my...

I had a cub cadet garden tractor years back that had those ports. I thought it did a decent job so long as you did it after each use. The problem is the plastic adapter you fastened on the hose tended to fail. I have a zero turn now.. I sharpen an old 5 in 1 tool with a flap disc then use a...

I put lava briquettes down. So far no weeds and the next fire will take care of any volunteers.. This is a smokeless fire pit. (Very little smoke)

If these look like awkward crops, it’s because I typically hang a bird in each shot. 2 brothers and 2 friends have a lively back and forth with these. I’ve had my Big Green Egg for over a year and it is outstanding. Big fat T bone from last night. Center cut pork chop Chicken thighs...

The base snaps apart pancake style. To clean the nozzles I have a baby bottle cleaner brush that has a small pick brush that unsnaps from the handle. I clean mine each refill also.

This year is by far our best year for the humming birds. I picked this up at Walmart and they mostly ignore the other 2 feeders. Potentially 18 birds can feed at once but the birds are constantly jousting. I wonder if they like this feeder more because the perch is higher than typical feeders...

Can you put a purple mattress on a bed that raises the head and foot?

Well? Heh heh The only time I watch broadcast tv is for the nature channels. Literally everything you could want is on YouTube.

Here’s a channel I found researching for a fire pit build. He’s got 3 good videos for a solid build but here is a good video to get a feel for him. Funny guy.

@Muhammad , put this thread on the next email haha

Do I need to apologize to you too, sweetheart? Did you not see where I edited and said he’s vulgar?

Sorry about that, I’ve edited that post. Keep in mind each generation is a bit different. My Grandparents were horrified with Elvis and his rocking hips. Today we have Miley Cirus and Cardi B. (Do not search for music videos for those girls) :lol: I’m a Gen X’er, nearly a Boomer. (Born in 1966)...

I’ve enjoyed Salty, he kills me.. Just today Rageaholic showed up in my feed. He’s another awkward type but more polished and sophisticated. The most entertaining rant I’ve seen! (HE’S RATHER VULGAR ALSO) These 2 links are the same video.. Just seeing which one posts best...

My brother said he used Life360 to keep track of a teenager. That works across all platforms. The Apple one is free and works well. He’s a pilot and flies Internationally. He uploads pics from all over the world and we get notifications the moment he does. It is so much nicer than putting...

Last time the insurance company came out, in short order I had to install a fence around my pool and hand rails on the front steps.

2 of my brothers use that so my mom can follow their movement. What’s funny is when they are in Atlanta and they don’t have time to visit haha I love to needle them.

It is called a chiminea. Here is a similar one, HD has several on their website. I’m considering painting it dark green. Leaf Cast Metal 53 in. Tall Chimenea with Built-in Handles, Log Grate, Spark Guard Screen on Stack and Door-HD8024-AB - The Home Depot

Medicare would likely provide a wireless pendant to be worn around the neck on a chain. My dad had one and it works anywhere which is an improvement on the ones I provided in the past. What flavor phones do you and your wife have? Android / iPhone?

Florida man has competition..

Yikes! I know what I’m buying tomorrow

Everyone around me (Georgia) has, my 20 acres out front is still standing. I suspect my neighbor has equipment issues he’s dealing with. @mjw357 we have had the same sky all week. They are saying 97 degrees on Tuesday.

One more industry selling data. My mom had one, I yanked it.

I had my first solicitation right before my recent 5 year anniversary. They offered 3K an acre even though the lowest I’ve seen researching this area during the last adjustment was 5K per. When I moved here In 2015 land was typically 7K an acre unless you were looking at more than 50 acres...

Nice space.. I did the same on Saturday night.

I’ve not seen more than 2 so far this year, here in Georgia.

Welcome from Madison Ga.

My German Shepherd Zach was the best. It’s important that the master is smarter than the GSD, but that isn’t always the case haha Any of the crosses with a poodle is a great choice as well.

Fully agreed.. 15, I thought about you about 3 days ago, I wanted to bump this thread but got sidetracked by forgetfullitis. The land looks beautiful, I’m thinking an upgrade. Keep us updated even if you take our advice to “take it slow”. I’m happy for you, welcome aboard!

Welcome to TBN and congrats on the land purchase! Take a moment to fill out your profile, that helps us answer some questions you might have. The 8N is an excellent workhorse!

All of the big box stores have turned into Walmart. Their contractors are almost always garbage, just like the products they sell inside. Ask around, drive into a new neighborhood under construction if there is one near you. A friend of mine swears by a website/app called next door. Ask some...

Ask around before doing that!

I went to my favorite (easily the most consistent) restaurant for dinner Friday night. The Caesar salad came with a small tub of Dale’s dressing. Good grief. The grouper plate tasted a bit like fish sticks, perhaps it was freezer burn. The tartar sauce was also not made on site. None of this...

Beautiful farm, Tom.

I saw a meme the other day that said.. Raise your children and spoil your grandchildren. (Or) Spoil your children and raise your grandchildren.

The Starbucks in my supermarket was closed the other day, nobody would come to work. I was in Ingles this morning and they’re having a job fair. I’ll ask the manager how it went, I’m thinking it will be a snooze fest.

Wow.. Poor Abdul!

I was trying to figure out what happened to the block wall. One row was leaning into the hill.. Are you trying to keep water off that slab as well?

Way off topic here but.. Way back when the USD was stronger than the CND we would always find the best exchange rate when vacationing in Canunckian land. As it turned out, using your debit/credit card gave you the best exchange so we used that. We usually took turns picking up a tab. When it...

Right.. Or it could be because of price fluctuations!

Tractor Supply is getting heat for the birds they are selling. This popped up on YouTube today. This is a popular channel for homesteaders and he laid it all out for everyone to see after getting the run around from TSC. https://youtu.be/puU_A7A3-dM

He obviously has pull in the department lol An older brother of a HS classmate was a cop just like his father and an Uncle. He was an obvious genetic misfire, I would think he’d never get hired without nepotism. He was plastered drunk in his cruiser doing donuts on our running track at...

I also have the S20 and really like it. It replaced the S5 that worked great for about 6 years. I’m going to do the thread soon. Even if only 1 person takes the plunge it will be worth it because these are incredibly powerful tools that can really benefit us.

I think you should, and this will make you dislike me but... Let her show you how to use it so you don’t get frustrated and 86 it! I may do a thread soon on smartphones. Mine has me extremely organized.

Is this the fella that you had some issues loaning tools to? If not, have they met? Lol This is at least the 3rd “people stories” you’ve told recently. Nobody is perfect but some people are just plain funny. Old ladies in the South would say “Oh, bless his heart.”

All the big box stores have apps you can run on your phone. I use the app to find the location of an item and it’s price. All the restaurants in my little town are pretty much a disaster due to a worker shortage. Mostly I only eat out as a convenience, or to be exact, sometimes I lack...

Bingo..

That looks like the machine Chris dig18 runs on YouTube.

I’m ok on ladders still but carrying a 40’ ladder seems more dangerous to me. Is it just me or does the wind blow hard upon climbing a ladder or lighting a large fire?

That’s what I said when motorized lawnmowers were invented lol

The electric dirt bikes are tempting..

Nice share.. The horse is probably Catholic so he’s also likely drunk. He pees in the street like the humans at the parade! My dad is retired NOPD. One of his side gigs was as a uniformed presence in a bank downtown. He’d see some of the street performers bringing stacks of cash to be deposited.

I’d sand it down with an orbital sander and reapply a quality marine spar. Also, get a cover if you don’t already have one. Mine gets no sun but I cover it anyway.

If I ever move again (hopefully not lol ) I’ll get a Viking stove and hood. Wok stir frying and fajitas smoke up the house even with the best exhaust fan Lowe’s carries. The fleur-de-lis emblem is what made this one so expensive ;-)

I have an acacia table with my Egg and it looks well used (it is!) considering it’s less than a year old. Post a picture of the table, that might help someone offer a game plan.

I’ve adopted a “say less” type posture.

The bare feet shocked me.. I won’t walk barefooted in my home much less outside. Haha It’s fine really, I wouldn’t expect a young guy to fall in the fire anymore than step in it. People do walk on coals. I’m going to keep taking great care of all my gas powered tools and vehicles because there...

I start my grill fire with lump charcoal and one Tumbleweed. In 15 minutes you close the lid and you reach temp in around 5 minutes. In a rush or if I want high heat I also use a forced air heat gun.

Would this be OK? Asking for a friend! Taken today https://youtu.be/KpWK68LaO-A

II was baffled, I showed him my glue and primer, it was correct.

Attempted theft.. Was this the same guy borrowing the ladder? I’ve got a neighbor just like that. Same story, the whole thing. Too bad, he’s a nice guy but he doesn’t get it.

Well, it’s sorted! I replaced a water heater a few years back. Glued the pipes and had a quick lunch. After I sent my girl up to the street to turn the water back on. POP! splash! “Turn it off!” So I cleaned the mess with every towel I own and reglued the parts. This time I was going to wait...

That’s slick..

My squirrel proof feeder isn’t raccoon proof. I thought I was getting shafted but your story!

Lumber costs are through the roof and I’m sure COVID reduced new home starts. So there is a lack of inventory which makes a seller’s market. My neighbor intends to sell their home on 10 acres. It was part of my property before I arrived. The previous owner of my home built it for his mother...

Same here.. Most are pre shrunk

If you can’t sell the vehicle, ask someone with an ugly old tow truck to junk it for you. You might even get a few dollars.

I have a similar issue. At the street I have water coming from both directions that pushes into my pasture. It does pool after a heavy rain event. The previous owner hand dug a meandering ditch of sorts sending the runoff towards my neighbors pond. I likely could touch up the drainage flow but...

I tried the backpack blower on the drive and it worked very well. I wouldn’t have thought to try it so thanks for the tip! I began to hand rake it a couple weeks ago and just shook my head.. The blower works well bedding down pine straw as well. I watched a commercial crew throw down the straw...

My horse said the sweet apple is the best lol I can’t imagine how many times I’ve told a horse “it’s not that bad”! That drug is also given to dogs for heart worms..

That’s good info.. I rode in a big Polaris that floated at speed over some rutted up logging roads.. I was impressed by that..

When things go this sideways, I try to laugh it off. Sometimes you have to laugh loudly.. It works though.

Have you considered a Suzuki Samurai? For less money you could get one that has been upgraded/restored.

Info on possible lasers..

Kind of like pig shots, a buddy of mine says these are even better than poppers. Your way might be the best of both recipes. https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1141456/pig-shots

These were amazing. The only thing I did differently was to elevate them from the drip pan, no need for them to finish soaking wet in the bacon grease. (I put 3 forks under the basket) At lunch time I put a couple in the toaster oven as a test. They were just OK. Wasn’t real impressed but I...

The Bobs!

Oh wow.. I wonder if my Husky would run it..

Lift some weights.. Perhaps strenuous exercise will scratch the same itch? At the end of the day we all have to eat a bit of garbage. Make it better by having a super comfortable retirement. I miss construction, but the margins are slim and I was the owner of the company. Things are super...

That looks so much better! Once things green up it will look even better. I’m clearing my front fence line. 750’ more and it will all be complete.

I like it.. Prime and paint and your cinderblock building will look new. I don’t tell many how nice my town is, because it’s awful. It’s so awful you generally can’t find much for sale lol

Try weaning yourself off network content altogether. YouTube has much better content than broadcast TV by far. Change is difficult but better programming is out there and it’s FREE.

The main gripe I have is more commercials. I’d prefer not to pay any money to Google but..

A few years before I moved here a tornado passed over this area. Took the roof off my barn, snapped a likely 200 year old Water Oak and topped a few pines. Some of my neighbors took more of a direct hit. I researched it worried I contracted a property in some kind of tornado alley lol I’m...

I’m getting everyone around me on Signal. You can send full resolution video also. How many times has someone sent you something that looked like it was filmed with a potato? Also you can make voice/video calls. For the first time in many many years you can have perfect audio on a phone call.

I’ve had it easy, I only find beer cans and golf balls. Mostly, anyway. Nice job!

One video the kid got lucky, the other, not so much. We did some insanely dangerous things growing up and were very fortunate. My risk aversion has changed considerably.

Kids pop off Tannerite typically. A kid not far from us lost part of his leg when they blew up a riding lawnmower.

I’ve always needed a level. I’ve installed tens of thousands of things that needed to be straight and with me, it ain’t happening without a level. It’s a gift lol

I believe crews like that were here about 4 years ago. Very efficient and knew their craft. They hit high end properties, even those being lived in. One neighbor lost a large trailer and everything they could fit on it. I met a few of the victims, only 1 had any systems installed after. The...

Same here, Forsyth County to Madison, GA. Coming up on year 5 and loving it.

When my father was visiting my former property the first time we had an large injured hawk on the ground. I called our local vet and they had a rescue group call us within the hour. We already put a cardboard box on it and they came by to get the bird within a couple hours. They can help many of...

Thought of another.. The company I started out with installing security systems did most of their work in the quarter and uptown, where all the old New Orleans money tended to live. You can't imagine some of the homes.. Anyway.. My immediate boss was speaking to the homeowner, they were talking...

Anyway, problems uploading pics aside, here is the recipe, it’s awesome! https://howtobbqright.com/2017/11/02/smoked-chili-recipe/

2nd try, Had some trouble on the pics.

I also made Malcom Reed’s chili on the grill. You smoke a sirloin roast and make the chili with it. This is my new go to recipe for chili. I colored the vegetables on the grill while the coals were heating up. Here are a couple shots of the roasts. I doubled the recipe so I can feed the freezer.

The shoulder came out great. I bought some bear claws for the next cook, the 2 fork shred method would be a disaster on a large cut. The sandwich was awesome on a heated torpedo roll and this classic Ga. sauce.

These were taken at home. I’m coming up on year 4 at this property. I might be done in a couple more years. This is from the back yard looking towards the front

I also run blocking like crazy but don’t sweat it if you miss putting it somewhere. The only place it’s truly necessary is for cabinets and grab bars. TV’s are so light today that all you need is the right anchor. Typically I’m able to hit a stud on one side and use these anchors on the...

I know from past threads that many folks here can make their chains razor sharp with only a rain tail file, without even grabbing your readers. So this is for the rest of us. Which Chainsaw Sharpener is Best? Let's find out! Stihl, Granberg, Chicago Electric, Oregon - YouTube

They ended up eating the safflower seed, likely the Doves. I counted 21 at once a couple days ago. My new baffles on the Shepherd’s hooks are working 100% but I’ve been down this road before. I suspect the squirrels submit the problem to engineering and 2 weeks later I’m back to step 1...

Fixed it! I drove a #6 screw until it hit the axle and backed it out a turn so both wheels can continue to turn independently from the axle. I have no doubt this will eventually fail so is a stainless screw a better choice? I couldn't figure out how to use a cotter pin. Thanks to Moss as...

I don’t currently have a tractor so this is one of those deals where you go to war with the army you’ve got. I’m using a Stihl brush trimmer that I put a blade on to tackle the vines and small brush, works great! Next I use a pole saw for the next step up, limbing trees, etc. Then a chainsaw...

This is a very important part of my kit and I’m having trouble sorting it out. The wheel fell off and I’m unsure if there is a fix. I was hoping there is a washer of some sort that snaps in here to hold the wheel on. Here are some pics and my temporary fix lol The 2nd pic is looking inside...

I need somewhere to store tools that don’t have a case so that I can free up some shelf space. I have one more of these file cabinets in the house that I may do this to, if needed. I defeated the safety mechanisms so both drawers will open at the same time and all the way. I purchased a...

I saved that shot along with this one!

The guy clearly dances to his own tune but he loves to work, play, and he often has a dog with him. What’s not to love? And he built this. Himself.

Sirloin tip from yesterday.

This might be something many of us need to think about. I want to get with my neighbors about establishing a back up communication setup. Many of us are using an app where we can rapidly mass text each other if something went wrong. In the case that traditional systems went down, having a...

At 10 mins before midnight I stepped out on the front porch to take in the celebration. It was dead quiet until 5 minutes prior, I could hear a few explosions from very far away. Midnight came and hardly anything changed. I’m out in the country and for the last 4.5 years there has been plenty...

I got the board out, once a few of the tabs break it’s much easier lol Nothing obvious that I can see, the smudges are fingerprints, not mine. After putting everything back together and turning the house power back on I took some readings. On the terminal strip side T1 N1 and N2 all read...

I checked, we have rain coming tonight and in the morning. 242 VAC No trouble lights before during or after running the genny. Thanks again!! .

I took a photo earlier, just in case. I’ll check for voltage in the morning. Do the AC1-AC4 lights only come on in a diagnostic mode? They’re unlit. Dave, we’re good. I’m a lifelong low voltage tech.

A ton of things I didn't know including measuring the circumference (of supposedly the same size) tires in order to level the machine, and then, the deck! How the Pro's Level a mower deck, Fix steering problems & set Rake for the best cut quality 4k video - YouTube

If someone else is considering doing this, here is a 64" x 70" walk in shower. I had a garden tub removed and put this in its place. No problems being messy with water, but this is a nice size. How else could 2 old folks in wheelchairs still shower together? :laughing:

My trimmer won't run unless you leave the choke partially on and it does not run all that great that way. Replaced the filters and plug with same outcome. I have what I assume is the model number for the carb but i'm not getting any hits. Here are a couple pics.. Purchased in October 2009 It...

I couldn't recommend this more for the cold days of winter. The wine and smoked Paprika really give this a great flavor and it is much better for you than most of what I cook. Pork, White Bean & Kale Soup Recipe - EatingWell

You can scan barcodes with the WalMart app. (upper right hand corner)

I've enjoyed the thread since I'm in research mode. Luckily for me I have 3 neighbors on my 1.5 mile street with cows. The neighbor next to me I plan to ask about a partnership. I'm thinking he might like having and extra set of hands and a field to hay or rotate with. I've got more land than he...

That is a big one.. Nice dog too! I've got a couple of huge water oaks. (I think) The tree house has been up there so long that the tree is growing over it where it is nailed in. This one was wrecked by a tornado about 8 years ago. A local old timer told me this one made the other one look...

LOL I feel your pain. Is this him?

I have a few saws I'd like to get the Pferd or Stihl sharpeners. For my Stihl MS-291 Chainsaw that uses the...

http://www.nolacuisine.com/2008/07/06/shrimp-and-eggplant-dressing-recipe/ The yield is 4 side dish servings, I usually double this recipe. I also add about 1.5 cans (strained) of quartered artichoke hearts in water (not oil) to each batch 1 lb Wild Caught American Gulf Shrimp, peeled...

I like that sauce also. Tabasco has many different varieties now but you probably can't find them outside of Louisiana. This is another sauce I really like when I cook wings. https://www.walmart.com/ip/3-Pack-Sweet-Baby-Ray-s-Buffalo-Wing-Sauce-16-Oz/47230174

I can not recommend a recipe more. I paid a bit more and bought quality cheeses. :licking: Cajun Lasagna - Creole Contessa

I see these often on older ranches so they must be helpful. I'm embarrassed to say, I don't know what they are called so Google won't be of much help :laughing: I have seed balls and a traditional bird feeder and bird baths, and in 2.5 years, I've built quite a following here.

Some of us are better at this than others but I have a few good ones. I had a client that was an empty nester and her husband still worked. I was over there every couple of months for something, it was a giant house. She typically followed me around and we chatted while I was fixing whatever...

Being from South Louisiana I just season with black pepper, but not too much! :laughing: Tabasco has a ton of flavors now and I like many of them. Crystal is my go to and I have several chipotle flavors as well. Slap 'ya mama shares the shelf with Tony's and I mostly season food when cooking...

I have a set of Samsung front loading machines. I've been very pleased with them, they do a great job and I've never had an odor issue with the washer. (I leave the door ajar when not in use). The other day I heard a very load explosion, thought the power transformer blew up. Turns out it was...

Is there ANY WAY to fix this? I twisted on the nut to no avail. Some times it gets worse, sometimes nothing changes. One thing it does not do is fix the leak. :laughing: Look, I know lots of people have lots of real problems but if there is a way where I could put water on the beds without...

It goes dormant. The Bermuda grasses I've had over the years has a much narrower blade. I'll attach another picture, I have some Bermuda in the back yard. I cut out a square yesterday and brought it by the county extension office.. They emailed me this morning and said it is centipede.

That looks like the one I use. I feel safe when I'm under the deck, love the locking bars to back up the hydraulic. These things take up alot of space and I hate stuff cluttering the floor so I like to hang as much as possible on the walls. By the time I no longer want to wrestle this 90 lb...

This snake had a mate with him, you can see it behind the landscaping timber. I don't ever recall seeing a snake with such a knotted appearance.

Great info here and I have similar thoughts about going the Harley rake route. I have several grasses but this is the main one and I can't identify it. I thought it was centipede until I spread some of that seed on a bare area. Does anyone recognize this grass?

Nice Island, enjoy some pain killers.

I figured this would be the right place to ask. Last time I looked this up they mentioned putting a tarp on the ground and measuring the liquid off it so needless to say I just went with trial and error. Since I'm starting anew I found what looks like a rational way to calibrate the sprayer...

I'm seeing a 30 amp future in the barn.. The bottom knockout has the buried service feed in it and the jumpers from the transfer switch are in the way anyhow. The top knockout is clear but I'd have to run the conduit up that high outside and it would look pretty shabby. This is the outside...

I have a 60 amp circuit that used to go to the oven but I changed it out to a new propane model. I'd like to use this for my run to the barn if it is suitable. The wire is 6/2 with ground. Otherwise I'll have to expose some conduit from the breaker box that I'd rather not have to do (for...

This is a bit different because I'm installing this one (actually a drywall corner bead for it's lower profile) vertically, if you will. See pics.. I used silicone and I have to say, this is the FIRST time silicone didn't hold something. This setup failed twice due to wind. So my question...

The old farmer down the street uses one, the only one I've seen in ages. His appears to be a couple 4X4 posts with some sort of cord. I'm sure he likes it that way, the clothes feel better air dried or something because he ain't poor LOL The best ones I've "seen" are these.

I just use a piece of wire, Cat 5 in this case. These reels are great, I plug in the cord and pay it out. Many times most of the cord is still on the reel.

Also I think it's a plus that the USNF owns 21,000 acres mostly to the south of this property. Circled in red to the top left is the 300 acre property, the purplish color is the gov't land.

It's kinda winter so there isn't as much going on so... Here is my current fav. I'm ready to sign a contract, all I need is the money. :laughing: The top left of the page has a gallery with 33 pictures and I've attached a grab showing it from the satellite view. Residential for sale in...

I had a whole house generator installed about a month ago. Mostly they did a nice job but they did such an awful job on the brick that they pretty much earned the right to never be allowed on the property again. I wanted the transfer switch flushed as much as possible since the meter that is...

As my parents and grandparents get older (granny is 99!) I think it would be wise for me to gain fluency in the market. My Grandparents are leaving their investments to the grandchildren and my parents to their children. Luckily I am a member in good standing of both groups. I won't ask my...

Heres an idea, something I have found very useful. One can is for garbage, the other for recycling. I had to remove the hinges and move the pull. I don't think they cost this much at the big box stores. edit.. Forgot the link...

Repowell says knotty alder, his guess is likely better than mine. I sanded off the clear with my palm sander, touched up with a cherry stain and used Helmsman clear spar. Changing the pulls made a huge difference, they had old time looking white porcelain. Here are 2 more pics to see for sure.

We remodeled and went with granite. On a whim they quoted us a great deal to use the rest of the slab for the backsplash. I think it came out nice, it's certainly easier to clean vs tile. You can see the break near the sink but it still flows basically. And if it ever chips, you can make it...

That man is sorely missed but Catfish thinks otherwise.

I thought I was about to get 4 new units, these model numbers checked out but then I noticed this pic on the page. Pictured are the 4 units I have. I guess I can still use 2 of these for target practice!

I see you have the high BTU burner as well, did you get the wok cradle? Man, at least twice a week haha Chinese Take Out Recipes - The Woks of Life

Great idea.. This all started with me trying to decide what sized generator would be needed to run the well and we've got that squared away by just getting a whole house setup. When it was suggested that this well was bored I asked what the difference was and all I paid attention to was that...

There is absolutely no info plaque or paperwork. The home was built in 1994. It has 220 volts / 20 amp circuit.

Beds are done, this one anyway haha

Yes, I have a poor man's loader (wheelbarrow) with 2 aftermarket solid rubber tires. Pricey but worth every penny. Something else I have is a dump wagon. Seriously though, I use the heck out of this thing. I don't have a side by side or golf cart so this fills the void haha

Here is the original thread http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/projects/379550-board-batten-type-shutters-made.html With the advice of several members and Eddie Walker specifically I went with Smartside trim boards Shop SmartSide 54 Series Primed Engineered Treated Wood Siding Panel (Common...

Saw this on Facebook this morning. WOW! Make sure to watch the video. "At 120 Acres, this property is truly one of a kind. A sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle and a little slice of heaven. Rock Springs is turn-key, off-the-grid living. All the comforts of home, including Satellite TV...

I Have some old plastic shutters outside that I was going to paint to freshen them up but if I could put something out there that would look better and also keep wasps from being able to nest, it might be worth the effort. I like the idea of the Hardi product because it is immune to bugs and...

The only threads here are from around 2010 so I wanted to see what people are using now. I need a sensor installed about 600 feet and a 2nd one about 300 feet. We have lots of deer and foxes etc so I'm guessing an electromagnetic sensor would be best. In a perfect world smart phone...

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I've been trying to research this online and I found some threads elsewhere singing the praises of a unit that Tractor Supply no longer sells. Here is the unit they do sell.. CountyLine T-Fence Post Puller - For Life Out Here It is rated very well but that is dubious at best on the TS website...

I hope this clears up some confusion..

We moved to the new property and love it! The pasture was leased to and older fella that keeps his brood mares and foal on it. He said the previous owner simply asked him to keep the field cut, no money changed hands. Okay, lol. In about a week I will be finished "moving in" so I want to get...

He has an associate in the greater Atlanta area..

We close on this property later this month and most of our belongings will be stored in this barn while I build a new home. I've seen people here talk about condensation yet I see no proof of it in this structure. I was wondering if this is really more prevalent further up north. This is due...

I've got a month to occupy my mind before we close on this property. I can't decide wether I should cut these to 18 to 24" stumps or remove these altogether and plant azaleas and perhaps something else. These things are huge, the 2nd picture shows the depth. Even the first bush on the right is...

I've seen someone spray the Hardiplank and it came out really nice. How about the soffits and fascia? What kind of prep besides pressure washing? I'm assuming the only caulk I need to dig out and replace is the ones showing separation? I have some Sherwin Williams Sher Max caulk if that is...

I installed the A-19 style bulbs in a ceiling fan and was very surprised that the dimmer that is built into the fan via the remote worked perfectly. The bulbs are so bright I will actually have to use the dimmer now haha Here's the new fixture installed next to the original. It's a bit brighter...

I've got 10 non IC cans in my kitchen. I believe the non IC refers to the fact that insulation can't cover or otherwise touch the assembly in the attic. I know I'm losing a ton of energy through them so with a little research I found out about Tenmat covers that can be glued on top of the...

The roof on the dog house covering this well was severely rotted and the tarp being used to cover it looked ratchet so in a spur of the moment I replaced it on Saturday.. I used PT 2x4 and plywood (3/4") and the best tar paper Lowes had. My concern is the nails I put on the side edges.. I...

I did a search here and most of the threads were old which likely means we can no longer get the chemical people were saying is best. (Could have searched for improper terms, bug killi'n wasn't one of them) I have a problem mostly with spiders, rarely a roach since we keep everything inside and...

Didn't want to but I hired this out. The economy has recovered nicely so my go to people that could help me and provide some knowledge are busy with higher paying jobs. First question is the "straps" on the "joists" that connect them to the timber attached to the house. Do I have any other...

Here are 2 heads that are spraying too far. Basically they are wetting my patio furniture. I need to adjust both to spray about 1 or 2 feet less. Is there a tool I can purchase? One of the heads has something slotted on the riser, what is that? I asked at my home improvement store and they...

Was wondering what services any of you are using for security monitoring. I plan on using an IP based communication since I don't have home land phone lines. I don't need to go with a local security company because I can service the system myself and frankly, I don't care to pay their prices...

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Our jumper ring is heavily used so I drag it every morning with a chain harrow and once a week or so I use a landscaping drag to help with "ruts" along the outer edge. I really want something that does a better job. I have a Land Pride box blade but I don't think that is going to work well...

I finished the Allure Trafficmaster floor a couple weeks ago and wanted to share my experience after receiving the same help here. I really liked installing this. You just need to make sure all the seams are tight. Don't notice a loose seam an hour later and have to remove a ton of planks to...

I need more advice! In the picture, the right handle is directly above the seam. I have it flat now, but on the far left of the level it is 9/16 lower.

OK we ordered the Allure Ultra Arizona rough cut and it will be here at the end of the month. Told you we were using tile :D My girl has 100% control on this remodel since I handle the farm. See, I can take direction! I figure my install time and effort has been slashed as well. My...

This will be my first experience with installing tile. I have a 700 square foot loft I want to tile. It is on the 2nd floor of a 3 car garage. The floor is plywood with joists. If it was TGI type structured beams I'd feel better about the tiles not moving or grout cracking. Also it will help...

This man needs to be stopped!!

Here is the original thread where I asked for help identifying which starter to purchase for this tractor. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/ford-vintage-tractors/315179-need-model-ford-f-1300-a.html The new starter only lasted 1 week! I can't blame the new starter because it did the same...

We've had 15 kids here this week for summer camp but that ends today and we will be taking 10 to the horse show today and tomorrow. It won't quite reach 90 for the next 3 days, nice! Have a nice weekend everyone.

My searches here and elsewhere have come up empty. My starter was shorted out by a wire that rubbed on top of the pictured starter. The smoke was let out! Any help would be appreciated. edit.. My new 64 bit Chrome browser won't let me upload pics of the starter.. The S/N of the tractor...

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