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  1. BrandedX

    Basic handyperson's gear (time-honored)

    That's neat! Thanks for sharing. I imagine the kit would include a good rasp/file and a planer as well.
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    Things I'm looking for:

    Hmm. Yeah the shipping would probably cancel out the discount of buying a used copy. Thanks for offering though. Thanks for that link mrscoyote, it'll efinately tide me over until I get a 'bathroom' copy. :ep
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    Things I'm looking for:

    Ugh. :barnie Just realized that I posted in the wrong section. Sorry guys.
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    Things I'm looking for:

    Here are a few items that I may be interested in if the price is right. Used Books: All New Square-Foot Gardening (My brand new copy had an unfortunate incident with a bathtub :( ) Stephen's Book of the Farm Preferably hardcover and unabridged, also earlier edition/printinting USDA Yearbook...
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    Just switched......

    I concur that Chrome is much better as an overall web browser. The only time I use IE anymore is for checking for crucial Windows Updates ( I don't allow the machine to auto-update itself, it saves processing memory and keeps me free of 'junk' updates.). Netscape used to be my preferred browser...
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    Our aquaponics system

    Congrats on the awesome set-up! I agree that trout seems like it would be the cheapest and best tasting option. I've seen channel cats raised very successfully in tanks as well and they tolerate a fair bit of cold. Sun/pan fish typically need more darting room and warmth. Smaller breeds of bass...
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    Basic homestead (but non-gardening) tools

    Great thread. It is my believe that every household needs at least the 3 basic power saws (Circular, Jig and Reciprocal), both a corded and cordless drill, an automotive battery charger, a 10-25 gallon air compressor, 2 portable shop lights and a wet-dry vac. With these and your conventional...
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    Razors???

    I haven't shaved since the beginning of October. I've saved a ton of cash exercising abstinence. :gig Prior to my "Whiskered Rebellion" I just used a cheap little trimmer that I'd picked up for under 15 bucks along with about 4 rechargeable AA battery's that came with the charger as a bonus...
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    What cam I do with old panty hose?

    I keep a few mismatched pairs (you know how dryers tend to eat socks and such) in our camping/survival gear. I used to double or even triple layer them and them fill them with rice to make camp pillows and butt cushions. My wife then discovered she could microwave one for a few seconds to use...
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    My greenhouse..

    It came out great! Thanks for sharing.
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    Countdown to Meat Rabbits: A few pics from planning the colony

    I'd love to try raising rabbits, but the ladies here keeping voting me down. Maybe once the younger two are off to college I'll have a better chance of convince the oldest one. :gig
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    A garden tool I made

    Pretty nifty. :)
  13. BrandedX

    South Carolina?

    Hi ya'll! My family and I live in Sumter. Currently living in a quiet trailer park where we are kinda tucked back in a corner next to a small pond that I pilfer shad and some sunfish out of from time-time. We also harvest the wild black raspberries that crowd around it. While only about .25 of...
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    Growing potatoes

    Thanks for the welcome! The Square Foot Gardening soil mix is equal parts Vermiculite, Peat Moss and Compost. I'm wanting to use the trash bins so that they are portable (using a handtruck if needed once the soil level gets deep and full of water) in those ultra hot days and need a little...
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    Growing potatoes

    I'm gearing up to try my hand at raisin' some 'tater's this year. My plan, as of now, is to try 3 different varieties in 15 gallon plastic trash bins using the SFG soil mixture (layering up the soil level as the plant grows). I'm opting for this sort of setup in hopes that I can use some sturdy...
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