Recent content by bret

From watching the weather looks like I will need to dust off the snow blower for one last time this weekend. I thought it was over, but apparently I am wrong.

My mower has been running for a few days and now it is skipping, any idea why? Would my gas be old? Can I put some type of additive in it to clean it?

What are some good ways to vent a greenhouse? I was talking to someone and they told me that with the heat in there and the fans for the summer, it needs to be vented. Can I just gut a couple of raised panels that lift open?

I was out tinkering in the garage yesterday with my mower and it hit me, last Spring I wouldn't have had the confidence to do it myself. Thanks, this forum is what gave me the confidence to do it myself!

I got the seeds in my greenhouse all started and sprouting. I am happy I got that greenhouse last year, I just hope it turns out to be a worthy investment.

I am wishing, from my family to yours a very happy 2011 and many good days ahead filled with prosperity and great times. Whether you do resolutions or not, here's to those coming to fruition as well.

How practical is this? I know of a couple who have this huge beautiful house way in the woods which runs on a solar panel and a huge generator. It was factored into the cost of the house when they built it, how practical do you think this is?

What do you think of your neighbors? Are they good, bad, do you speak, fight. I have 2 that I am uncertain about, one seems too particular for our area and the other really keeps to himself.

Is it wise to still tinker with your engines and stuff over the winter? I was told it may not be a good idea to do it over the winter, something about the cold, is this true?

I have a rocky patch of land in the corner of my back yard, I am looking for grass that will grow anywhere because I do not want to have lots of topsoil trucked in, any suggestions?

I have a chance to buy a used snowblower for $500, it is a Honda, 4 stroke that has been overhauled and rebuilt, is that a good price?

Is there anything specific I need to do to batten down my greenhouse or just let it go and hope for the best? It is one of those greenhouse kits.

What is the going rate for plowing? I have an average driveway and we are looking into a service but I do not want to pay too much, but don't want to underpay and get poor service either.

I found this while surfing online, it says you should have enough stuff for 72 hrs in any emergency or storm like situation. I hope this helps anyone who may need it. Basic 72 hours Emergency Preparedness Kit: Water (at least 2 litres per day per person and small bottles that can be easily...

What are some good strategies for pacing yourself when you have to shovel a large amount? I always want to just get it done, but I usually pay for days for doing so.