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Comment on DIY: Build A Boot Bench Seat by Laurie

Laurie — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:36:45 +0000

Hello all,

You can find a similar bench plan at http://www.buildeazy.com/newserve/boot-benchseat-1.html

I got it, and it’s quite easy (and stylish, I think).

Have fun!

Comment on Mowers – 2 stroke vs 4 stroke by Warakila

Warakila — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:25:55 +0000

Well you might say just how good the four stroke is,
what begs questioning is the terrain and just how much rubbish your wonderful neighbours have dumped on the property before you find all those hidden underlying traps.
Likewise, reliabilty is an individual thing, as a fitter and turner tradesman one has an understanding when something is wrong. I was fortunate to buy a brand new “Tiger” a cheap victa, – same components and part numbers (surprise).
Being the owner of 2 allotments of property adjoining each other I would use the 2-stroke every 3 weeks for 3 hours a time for 18 years – now some 12 years later again the pull cord (replaced once and yes One spark plug later) cranks the mower into life – yep – first time.
Just by the way I consider you chasing “pie-in-the-sky” if you are looking for “Mower efficiency”.
You should be identifying to your readers just how to treat the engines – such as – turn the 2-stroke fuel off and let this run out, a few technical attributes rather than justifying your thoughts.
You would be a better to identify educational and positive aspects – of course that is if you have such experience.
I would consider in anyone’s ideals that 30 years out of one mower, let alone the harsh conditions I put this thing through, is exceptional for a 2-stroke mower. PS. 10 sets of blades.

Comment on DIY: Build A Boot Bench Seat by Terry Byrne

Terry Byrne — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:05:03 +0000

I would love to build your boot bench seat, but are unable to find plans and would be very appreciative if you would send me plans. I am prepared to cover costs. Thank you Terry Byrne

Comment on Espalier Plants by Ezekiel

Ezekiel — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:47:51 +0000

check this out by way of espalier – a living bench. Very Cool!

http://plantware.org/images/newsBench.jpg

Comment on DIY: Build A Boot Bench Seat by wilma shannon

wilma shannon — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:06 +0000

I wonder if you could help me out l had brought Better Homes & Garden issue on April 4th to May 1st last year 2007 but cant seem to find where l have put it .We were going to make the Boot Bench Seat and have gone on your website to see if we can find it but are unable to find it. If you are able to send me a plan of how it was made we would be very appreciative as we are regular buyers of your magazine..

Thanks for you time
regards Wilma Shannon

Comment on DIY: Build A Boot Bench Seat by admin

admin — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 23:16:09 +0000

The plans for the original boot bench are appear to be no longer available. Instead, three additional free boot bench plans have been added above.

Comment on Frangipani (Plumeria) by Marcia

Marcia — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 14:15:01 +0000

I received a cutting of a frangipani back in 1994. I carried it around all day in a “fanny pack” and potted it when I got home. I have given so many “babies” from that plant and continue to grow them. I bought one at a nursery 6 years ago and it has never bloomed. The one I received in 1994 and all of it’s progeny blooms every year (it is yellow). The one I bought is allegedly a pink one. What am I doing wrong?

Comment on Seed Potatoes by Jason Garland

Jason Garland — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:45:39 +0000

A great way of growing potatoes in pots is to use old car tyres and straw or hay, the tyres keep the plant in 1 spot and you can just add more tyres and straw as the plant grows. The best thing about growing potatoes this way there is no digging, once the plant matures and the potatoes are ready to havest all you do is pull the tyres off 1 by 1 and pick the potatoes.

Comment on DIY: Build A Boot Bench Seat by Odette Goater

Odette Goater — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 01:01:39 +0000

Hi, would love to make this, but as one bloke has already left message saying, I can’t find this issue anywhere. Do you have any copies or are you able to email, post or fax the project sheet to me, whereby I can send a cheque/money order or like for remuneration for this?
Look forward to hearing from you,
Odette

Comment on Frangipani (Plumeria) by kathy

kathy — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 01:28:42 +0000

I have not had any luck with frangapanis all my time living in the west, 31 yrs, although they are and can be very beautiful, i seem to be losing them, i know mostly to the frosts, we had seven and they all died.
I have one still hanging on just by its thread, and yes we do cover them a little in the frosts.
we even bought some really tropical new types from the nursery, but alas we lost them as well.
ah well, i have other type of trees and flowers that i adore, so i am not so unlucky.