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I started listening to Dave Ramsey a couple of years ago. What he says makes so much sense, perhaps because he's been in the position of being in lots of debt and made his way out of it. Does...

There was no reason for that guy to do that. I don't blame you for ranting. Sometimes, human actions have no explanation other than being stupid and unfeeling. I'm glad you were able to save the...

I think that's true, Johnny. I think more and more, people are finding out that homeschooled kids actually have much better socialization skills than kids in public schools. When you think about...

Sun tea is my preference. I take a gallon or half-gallon jar, put water and tea bags in it and let the sun brew it for me. When it's the strength I like, I remove it from the sun, add a bit of...

I usually don't find too much that I want or need at thrift stores. They don't have a lot of jeans for men or tools usually. I go to flea markets and yard sales, unless I'm looking for something...

I'm thinking about planting a winter cover crop in my garden area and plowing it under in the spring. It's a new garden plot and I think that will help build the soil. What are some crops that I...

One of the things I like about the country is that neighbors aren't right up next to you like they are in the city, but that makes it harder to get to know them. How do you get to know your...

I just learned about this, so I'm still checking it out. I sprayed white vinegar on my dog when it was dry and fleas jumped off. Today, I sprayed it on while giving my dog a bath, and it didn't...

I think it's worth considering that 50 years ago, when paddling was acceptable and used by parents and schools, the worst offenses in schools were usually talking too much or chewing gum, with an...

We live about 1/2 hour away from the nearest town and limit the amount of trips we make in order to save gasoline. Does anyone else do this?

I bought a Stihl chainsaw once for $20.00. It was one of the middle sizes in great condition. Another time, I bought a small tractor that needed some minor repairs for $125.00. I think I got lucky...

I go to auctions now and then to buy tools and machinery. jmbrown covered what you should do very well. You should also set a price that you're willing to pay for something. In the heat of...

If you're concerned about animals jumping into it, could you put it up higher in the V? That seems like it would be possible and take care of the concern.

I think technically country is when you live in an area that is sparsely populated, has a mixture of fields and woods and is away from the city. The type of country that is real country is what...

Sometimes you can find barns in the country that are falling down. Many of the owners will let you have the boards in exchange for removing the barn. If you find a barn like that, there's a chance...

I know Kentucky has inexpensive, fairly secluded land because I live there. I'm wondering about land that is more secluded than what we have. A place where your nearest neighbor would be half a...

If you have always lived in the city, you should consider whether country life is something you would enjoy. Country life is a lot quieter than cities are. There is more wildlife. Stores aren't...

That is hard to say. A car would be sufficient for 3 kids and more cost efficient, but a minivan allows for more room and convenience when you take the kids shopping or if you need to take extra...

My wife uses coupons, but doesn't make any special effort to find them. She gets them from flyers in the Sunday edition of the newspaper when she buys one, which isn't often. She also looks on...

For Christmas decorations, I've seen hanging bells that kids have made. They cut each of the compartments apart and then paint and decorate each one. Poke a hole in the top of each, tie them...

I've done faux painting to regular drywall and it looks great! I've never used the stucco-type material, though. I would think that the indentations would help hold the stucco in place if anything,...

Almost all the snacks you buy in stores contain too much salt or too much sugar. Are there any healthy snacks you can buy? Does anyone have any recipes for ones that you can make yourself?

My neighbor has been homeschooling her girls, but this year one of the girls is going to an online school. From what she's told me, it sounds like a good program. Has anyone heard of online schools?

I've never planted them, but I want to. I'd like to grow enough that we could sell them at the local farmer's market. Are they hard to grow? Do they take any kind of special care?

We have almost 4 acres and mow about an acre. There are a couple more acres that are cleared and the rest is woods. We have a large garden, so that takes up some of the cleared land. I wonder if...