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    Looking at subcompact/compact tractors.

    As per good advice above, it depends on the task and time. Great that you are doing your homework, and people get passionate about color ;) My 2 cents: Have had 5 - 15 acres. Orig & still have a "blue" grass cutting machine with 60"mmm. Size-wise: Great at finish cut volume, better for...
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    Fire Extinguishers

    Have had all types over the years and still do in house and shop FWIW another option worth a look at least https://elementfire.com/ I recently went to these for old "hard-to-replace" cars. Have some VERY credible backing but outside the traditional. Have both 50 & 100 sec discharge
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    Got 5 of these beautiful tanks today

    (y)Use HD around here for old out of out-of-date exchanges - they (their subcontr) then recert & restamp
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    I hate mices

    Hate them. Cats are great but not ideal with an additional detached garage & tractor shed & large coop. A regular proactive approach keeps them at bay but it's a constant battle year-round
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    Cleaning up an overgrown sidewalk?

    I actually use a chainsaw for first clear of overgrown multiflora rose and brush. You need to be comfortable with the equipment and wear good PPE. Would make short work of that...
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    NewAge Products $5K Giveaway!

    Count me in - Great products! Thanks
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    DIY sawmill using bandsaw

    I cut a lot of firewood and have a lot of high-quality premium wood going into the stove which bugs me. I have been looking at this for a while, but have not bit the bullet yet. There are smaller cheaper versions ( search "Alaskan mill") with various levels of features that would do the job...
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    Dead ash tree firewood; safe to store inside??? Trees killed by Emerald Ash Borers

    This is the BEST wood to go straight to the fireplace or stove. Standing dead or recently fallen is a "get out of jail free" card if you didn't season in advance. No concerns by me, but I generally bring in what I'm going to burn over the next week. Check out arboristsite.com fire wooding...
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    Help Choosing A Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector.

    I use the first alert dedicated CO in my basement near oil furnace, in FR near the woodstove and a combo on main central area in upstairs. Also in detached working garage where I use a propane tube or Mr Heater (in lieu of reinstalling dual vent wall furnace I brought from my old place). They...
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    disconnecting car battery for winter - can I do just one terminal?

    I have tried everything over the years. Have many of the Battery Tender brands of various amp power levels. The most basic one at Walmart will do the trick or HF has a new Centech budget one that handles gel - also is great. I don't like the "green knob" disconnects, but they have their...
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    Uncluttered, spotless garage, sick people

    I'll chime in with a counterpoint - I fall into the messy working camp but manage to keep cars inside. I had the beautiful, fully functional but smaller space in our old house. I still picture where something was stored there a dozen years later... Life got in the way due to daughter's TBI...
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    Experience with polybutylene pipe?

    Many thanks everyone - know it has to come out and futile point looking back now (he has not that much experience w/ DIY but learns quickly). Was my first WTH moment to ask about the inspection etc. also. They are bucks down saving for their life and a move. Still hope to do a 2 phase w/ the...
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    Experience with polybutylene pipe?

    Hi all, Done way more than my share of plumbing over the years, but just encountered a new one to me. Prep'ing to help my future son-in-law replace his leaking water heater and he told me it had grey pipe - looked like old-school pex...? Had him take some pictures and get me the info off it...
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    Burning plastic smell just quickly permeated whole house. Checked furnace and shut it down. Anything else to check?

    OH MY, VERY similar to what happened to me. I was very lucky before I got smart. The smell was between plastic & fishy (weird & off) & during cold months. Could not track it down and had a circuit that kept tripping randomly. It was partially in the kitchen and a 4 season sun porch & dining...
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    Buying a new Sub Compact Utility Tractor

    If you lean toward orange, IMO coming off a 1210, the BX is not a step up from what you have. In that case, I would check out the B or LX in the less fancy trims if you are going for the all-in-one swiss army knife approach. Good general info @ Messicks Great Kubota info @ orangetractortalks...
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    Buying a new Sub Compact Utility Tractor

    Just saw this and I'll chime in: I have 30y on a Ford 1210 with 60"mmm, a few PTO & pulling attachments that has escalated the frequency of repairs - IMO GREAT frame and engine that overachieves, BUT the front axle and steering mech is the Achilles heel - It's killing me but I repaired it again...
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    General welding question

    I see OP just joined and this group is great for tons of info across a lot of subjects - I've been mostly absorbing info but lots of great advice across a LOT of subjects... My 2 cents is to dive in but do a lot of reading - you already know what you want to do. I was in your spot & am...
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    stucco cracks

    White/Cream stucco on current house - check HD in the tile section for stuff w/ sand it in a caulk tube. many colors had to try two before I got it right. you can't go by the description or the print. Darn near invisible after (kind of expensive)
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    At home "hardware store"... what do you keep an inventory of?

    It's nice to know that I am not the only one that does this :p - I take apart all sorts of old stuff for the hardware and it is interesting to see how it was put together when you don't have to worry about reassembly. I also found the HF assortments to be helpful
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    Is there any GOOD way to store long-handled yard tools? (shovels, rakes, etc)

    I always say I use my jeep "like" a tractor, but oh man, you really do have it outfitted as one! :cool:
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