Recently I purchased an organizer. Well, to be honest, it was several years ago that I purchased it. I only recently began using it.
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A PTO switch on a riding lawnmower engages the mowing deck (or other implements). When it’s not working correctly, your machine will have decreased efficiency or output. Or, it might not function at all. The issue I was having with our PTO switch was that every time I hit a bump while mowing, the PTO switch would disengage and stop the mower deck.
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I picked up this vintage Toro 880 riding lawn mower for $35. My intention is to repair it and flip it. Hopefully in the process, we’ll make a few bucks to go towards the next project!
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I wanted to install a winch in my pickup to help load riding lawn mowers. I picked up a Badlands 2500 lb. ATV winch, and it’s come in handy so far as I’ve picked up two lawnmowers in the past week or so. In this video, I’m going to walk you through how I installed the winch in the back of my pickup.
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U-Joint replacement on a drive shaft is not a hard job. In fact, it’s quite easy to do with very simple tools. Before you pay someone else to do it for you, take a look at this video to see how easy it is to replace your own drive shaft u-joints.
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14×36 Timber Frame Greenhouse
A huge priority for us regarding the homestead is beginning crops as soon as possible so that we can start to sustain our family. Living in northern Minnesota has its drawbacks – mainly the shortened growing season. We’ve always wanted a greenhouse to prolong our growing season and perhaps allow us the opportunity to grow some crops that we otherwise wouldn’t be able to. This greenhouse I designed as a step up from the firewood shed. It measures 14×36 on a slab. We figured that we would have some raised beds inside and the slab would help to radiate the sun’s heat to maintain the temperature. The rafters are spaced 2′ on center as it is sometimes easy to find cheap glass in that width. However, the rafters can be spaced to pretty much whatever dimensions you require. The posts and beams are a bit overkill to compensate for the lack of structural roof support. Because of the larger timbers, this project is a step up from the firewood shed. If you’re looking to build a greenhouse, I hope you’ll consider supporting us by purchasing these plans. Plans come with elevation drawings and a materials list.
*Update: I have decided to discontinue sales of our plans. I hope to relist them in the future when the time is appropriate.