A Bible verse about fear: Proverbs 29:25
“Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.” Proverbs 29:25
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Knowing how to tell if a riding lawn mower engine is seized is an important diagnostic skill. Since I usually buy “junk” (non-running) riding lawn mowers to flip, this is the first thing that I check. A seized engine doesn’t necessarily mean the machine is unsalvageable, but it does increase the repair costs.
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It’s important to learn how to clean your riding lawn mower. Being diligent about cleaning your machine can add to the longevity. On the flip side, being negligent in this aspect can quickly ruin a machine. Because this is such an important process, make sure to do it frequently.
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A Bible Verse About Understanding:
“The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.” 1 Corinthians 2:14
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When I first started flipping riding lawn mowers, I had to figure out how to transport a riding lawn mower without a trailer. I do have a car trailer, and that did work for moving machines around. But, it’s way overkill for transporting one riding lawn mower. I wanted to find a more efficient method for transporting a riding lawn mower without a trailer.
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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.