How to Maintain Your Country Property
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June 24, 2008
The Mother Earth News Editors
How to Build a Classic Barn
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Equipment
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Choose the right utility terrain vehicle (UTV) to make chores quick and easy. UTVs are similar to a compact pickup truck with passenger seating ahead of a small bed. Most utility vehicles are powered by an efficient gasoline engine. Determine the engine and transmission that will work best for you. Four-wheel-drive is a popular option, but do you need it? Knowing what to look for will help you more carefully select the right vehicle for your situation.
Best Accessories for Your Pickup Truck
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No matter what you need to pull, push, haul, build or fix, there’s a pickup truck add-on that will make the job easier. Here are some of the best to consider for your truck.
Faster, Easier Mowing: Zero-turn Machines
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Using a machine perfectly suited to its task gives a certain special pleasure. In the past, riding mowers have been clumsy, frustratingly slow and occasionally dangerous. Then came the zero-turn mower. The zero-turn’s wheels can be driven in the same direction at varying speeds to make a gradual, precise turn, or they can turn in opposite directions, causing the machine to spin, literally, on a dime. Here’s a guide for anyone interested in purchasing a zero-turn mower, including ratings from Consumer Reports’ Web site, Greener Choices (www.greenerchoices.org). If you regularly maintain several acres, you’ll be glad you went the extra mile to find the right tool.
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