Homeowner Forum / Rural Living / February 2004

Yesterday, we had big news.  Two bodies were discovered on a well-traveled
road, obviously murdered.
Well before the sheriff released a statement, everybody who is somebody knew
all the details of the crime.  The newspaper (comes out in the afternoon)

I have regular problems with my sewer system in my house with regard
to tree roots. Every 6 months or so I have to call out a plumbing
company to clear my lines as we back up. Last night the sewer guy
tells me to put some copper sulphate into the toilet - let sit for the

As the proud owner of a new mid-sized Husky chainsaw, I'm finally going to
convert all the downed trees on our property into firewood. However, I don't
have much experience in cutting and splitting firewood. What's the most
efficient way to cut firewood? Most of the trees I'll be ...

I think my second bitten puppy has a hole in his trachea.    I can hear him
breathing out the side of his neck.  I've tried to feel for air, but can't.
No bubbles or frothing at the wound or the nose or mouth.  No air in his
neck, but them it's a pretty clean hole.  I only hear that ...

I have a Majestic wood burning cook stove that I'll likely have to part with
after a kitchen remodel. It's a large beast with 6 plates, a lot of nickel
plate and in excellent condition (#6458). I guess it would be considered an
antique. Can anyone tell me where I might find more ...

Hey Guys,
I'm moving so I need to sell my Ford 1948 8n (w/five foot bushhog).
$2k...email me for pics/questions.
I'm in Pekin, Indiana (Louisville Ky. area)

Hello guys its going to warm up to -28 almost a heatwave.Has been -40 + The
streets are littered with the
remains of plastic bumpers usually at intersections .I had to walk a couple
blocks and the cold just bites into you.

I just bought one of those all in one things.  Printer/scanner/copier/fax
machine.  I hooked it up and now my computer is running really slow.
The minimum requirements were for 128MB of RAM (which I have), with a
suggested 256.  Is that the problem?

Yup, I sent off the the info on the Mantis tiller, its relative size
and weight (small and light) appealing to my scarred back.  As I watch
the demo tape and type(hehe....am I ambidexterous or what), it appears
that the Mantis has to be used backwards, or moving toward the