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    Visual Bird Controls

    Has anyone used products like these? If so, can you provide a review of their effectiveness?

    Sutton Ag- Visual Bird Controls
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    Re: Mechanical seed planter

    Here are some more:
    Solex Planet Jr. Seed Planter

    Here is the Earthway Multi-seeder. They combine multiple seeders with all-thread:
    http://www.suttonag.com/NewFiles/EarthwayMultiSeeder.jpg
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    Re: Mechanical seed planter

    Here is another one: Victory Seeds Seed Planter
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    Mechanical seed planter

    Has anyone used a product like this? If so, could you speak to the pros and cons and, if you like the product, recommend a brand or dealer?

    Lehman's Best Seed Planter
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    No paper down toilet

    So I rent a house in the country and after I move in the landlords say, "By the way, we did tell you not to put any paper down the toilet?" There is a consortium of landlords so everyone assumed...
  6. Grinding knives from files, lawnmower blades, etc.

    Does anyone here grind knives from files, chainsaw blades or lawnmower blades? I have seen pictures of people putting the file in a vice and grinding with a handheld grinder, but wouldn't it be...
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    Re: Go cart lost power

    Finally got around to messing with the go cart. Here is an image: Photobucket go cart pic.
    I got the go cart to start, but it would soon die. This happened many times. I put in new gas, replaced...
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    Newest \"Non-Computerized\" Truck

    What are the last models of pickups manufactured that could be worked on without highend diagnostic tools? I am looking for a 3/4 or 1 ton 2wd, crew cab truck.
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    Polishing Silver

    My wife wondered today how silver was polished prior to all these harsh chemical options. Anyone remember? I figured it was a cloth and elbow grease.
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    Garage Sale Supply

    I have been collecting stuff for a Fundraiser Garage Sale for a cancer survivor. But I have been having such good luck finding stuff, I think I will turn this into a little money maker for myself...
  11. Thread: Tub Drain

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    Re: Tub Drain

    Thanks. I did not realize there was a special wrench available. I bought one and managed to get the old drain out. It was sealed with some kind of gunk, but I gave way without having to use the...
  12. Thread: Tub Drain

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    Tub Drain

    How do I break loose the tub drain? It is one of the kind with threads that should just unscrew from the pvc, but it won't budge. I don't want to do anything else that would damage the tub. My guess...
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    Re: Propane Prices

    North Texas: paid $2.45.
  14. Thread: Tires

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    Re: Tires

    How is Slime different from Fix A Flat? Seems the idea is Slime is good for a long time inside the tire whereas Fix A Flat becomes useless pretty quick.
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    Re: What is the meaning of life?

    I can't answer your questions as it is stated. But I think I could answer, "What is the meaning of your life?"

    The meaning of my life is to glorify God and enjoy him forever. That will be...
  16. Thread: Tires

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    Tires

    Would someone please speak to the advantages/disadvantages of 15 inch tires compared/contrasted to 17 inch tires? I have a 1979 Chevrolet pickup and it has 15 inch tires. I am thinking about the...
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    Window units vs. Central

    I know in years past the window units were terribly inefficient and central was by default better. But now I see window units with the Energy Star seal of approval and I wonder if there is much...
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    Just an idea I had...

    Build a double wall for your exterior using the concrete blocks that builders use for commercial buildings. Fill the space with mesquite from a chipper/shredder. Seal it in. I see this as duplicating...
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    Composting toilets

    Just watched an information tape from Sun-Mar regarding indoor composting toilets. They offer several models. I am more interested in the self-contained unit, but the wife is more interested in the...
  20. Thread: BONES

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    Re: BONES

    I guess I was not specific enough. Raw bones are good for dogs because there is still nutrition in them. The nutrition has not been cooked out. Cooked bones will splinter and cause a choke hazard...
  21. Thread: BONES

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    BONES

    My wife was wondering tonight what people used to do with bones after the meat had been eaten off of them.
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    Deep Freezer and Pesticides

    I have been offered a commercial grade deep freezer - free. The problem is it has been used to store pesticides for the last 15 years. When it was opened, the chemical odor was overpowering, I had to...
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    Alternative Lighting

    Does anyone here use oil lamps, kerosene lamps or candles for their primary lighting in the evenings? Have you done a cost comparison between electric lights vs. buying candles or lamps? We were...
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    A Homesteading Craft Fair

    Homestead Craft Fair
    Has anyone heard of this? We received an advertisement and plan on going. Sounds like a lot fun for the family. It is located in Elm Mott, Texas. That is north of Waco on I-35.
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    Controling pasture growth

    Plan on leasing ~500 acres. A lot of it will have to be mowed per lease agreement. I want to run a combination of cattle and goats. Will an appropriate number/balance of animals control the growth of...
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