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Non-motorized Versus Motorized Push Lawn Mower?
Asked by M.B. from Milwaukee
on April 17, 2010
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*EDIT* Thanks everyone for your thoughtful replies! Since the mower I had as a child didn't move when I wasn't pushing it I thought that type of mower would be safe, ...
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- The blades of a push mower appear to me more exposed than an electric or gas mower. I would be concerned about that with a toddler around. Our county was offering a ...
- They do still make them...but a good one will set you back as much as a lower-end power mower. The blades require sharpening on a regular basis and this type of mower ...
- In general, I'd say a very small area of grass can be cut with a non motor push mower. We had a 1/4 acre lot for our first house and an electric mower (used it with a...
How Many of You Are in Charge of Mowing the Lawn?
Asked by S.!. from Columbus
on May 24, 2011
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I was planning on asking this anyways a while ago, but then I saw the earlier post of "Do you wait for your guy to do things, etc...." and reminded me to want to ask a...
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- I have never mowed! I grew up with two older brothers (8 and 10 years older then me) so they or my dad would do it. Then I lived in an apartment for years. Now my h...
- He loves doing it. I've done it in the past but he snoopervises so I handed the duty back to him. MY contribution was buying the mower for him with prize money. :)
- We share this one. We have a huge yard so usually split it in 2 days or between the 2 of us because one person would take at least an hour--and that is without taking...
How Much (If Anything) Should I Allow My Son for Mowing a Sick Friend's Lawn?
Asked by J.B. from Boston
on June 22, 2011
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One of my good friends is very close friends with her neighbors and we socialize at parties at her house several times a year so I know them as well. The neighbors hav...
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- Maybe he can donate some of his earnings to a cancer charity in her name? This way he still takes the money they are offering, but also learns about volunteering and ...
- That is big job and paying your son instead of company is beneficial to all. They are allowing your son to learn life skills, and really they could have hired someone...
- I think it's a great way to teach your son about serving others! But, it would be best if you talked to him about it and he wanted to do it for free, rather than you ...
Grass Cutting And
Asked by T. from Milwaukee
on July 9, 2007
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Is it ok to cut the grass while pregnant- with a riding lawn mower. Also, I am having a lot of issues with leakage in the breasts. Is this normal? I know you can pu...
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- I don't know any reason why you can't cut grass while pregnant - on a riding lawn mower or any other kind. As far as leaky breasts, that is perfectly normal and is ge...
- Yes, leaking is normal for some people (me included). I just put a towel or cloth diaper on the bed so that if I leaked it wouldn't get to the mattress. You can slip i...
- I am not to sure about the cutting grass, But I wanted to let you know that there is a company called One Step Ahead that sells Silicone Breast pads (called Lily Pads)...
How Come Everytime I Cut the Grass I Get Blisters
Asked by B.S. from Lansing
on July 5, 2011
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Silly/dumb question....
I admit I rarely have to cut the grass at my house, as my husband takes care of it. But once in awhile he slacks and I being the do it your...
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- The same things happens to me every time I mow the grass. I attribute it to the fact that my hands are soft from doing dishes and it is just one of those things. The...
- nothing really unless you build up those calluses! Not fun I know but since your hands are not use to that type of pressure on the pads that's what will happen!
- My husband wears gloves when he mows. So I assume they're not exactly gentle on the hands. But otherwise, my personal experience is with riding mowers, so I don't know.
Getting Dad to Help Aroung the House
Asked by D.S. from Asheville
on July 31, 2010
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First off I'm a stay at home mom with an 8 month old girl. And I'm also a neat freak :-)
My husband only has a few chores that I like him to do around the house. ...
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- Well, you could start by asking him if he has any ideas about how else you are suppose to handle these chores not getting done. If he doesn't want you to "nag" as he ...
- Oh, D.! That's an age old question...one we'd ALL like to know the answer to! I'll tell you what worked for me and my friend next door. She wanted to plant a gard...
- my other half says no sex till its done. my advice is diffrent. dont do his laundry or cook his dinner till he starts doing chores if he doesn't have to do his you don...
I Think It Is Normal But...
Asked by J.T. from New York
on August 19, 2010
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My 2 1/2 year old daughter seems scared of a lot of things all of the sudden. a giant on Mickey Mouse club house, a moving car in the parking, falling... and they are...
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- Normal. My daughter went through the exact same phase at that age. She is 4 now and much more fearless. Honestly her being cautious is a good thing---she will think ...
- Previous posts sound right to me- it could just be a developmental thing where she's more aware of the world around her. If you're looking for something in particular...
- First of all, some children are just more naturally cautious. Some kids learn to associate certain actions ending in discomfort or pain, such as crawling under a table...
Money
Asked by L.J. from Detroit
on June 15, 2010
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Like many other families we are struggling. We have two girls 7 and 3, My husband has a full time job as a firefighter, I work part time (daycare would be too much and...
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- I don't doubt that Dave Ramsey has good advice. I have personally not needed to follow it, but I do agree with the others NOT to touch your 401K unless it's a dire em...
- There are a FEW exceptions to dipping into a 401k that mean that you don't have to pay all the penalty fees. As I recall (talk to a lawyer, my recollection isn't spot ...
- ok we original took out a loan to get an inground pool needless to say instead we paid two credit card off than we jack them back up used my retirement fund paid them ...
Landscaping/plumbing Questions
Asked by S.D. from San Francisco
on October 29, 2009
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Hi Mom's,
I have a few questions that I think I know the answer to, but thought maybe someone who might be in the profession may be able to answer them more accura...
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- The sprinkler pipe should be a quick and easy fix, cut out the pipe and glue in a new one. The landscape light should also be fairly simple, providing it's a low v...
- Dear S., My husband is an owner of a tree and landscape business called Props Tree and Landscape, Inc. He stated that the landscaping light comes with wiring and y...
- Have you discussed these issues with the landlord? He might be able and willing to give you some assistance in knowing how to best care for the yard, and what to do r...
Neighbors Taking Advantage?
Asked by N.T. from Detroit
on May 6, 2011
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Hi everyone:)
We live next to a couple who have an almost 3 year old and a 5 1/2 yr old. We are not friends with them but are on good terms, wave as we pull out of...
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- The coming into your yard while your kids are out is one thing, helping themselves to your garage is another. There is nothing wrong with making boundaries about that...
- I don't think you are being petty about the neighbor children pulling toys out of your garage, etc. BUT, you need to set boundaries for/with the neighbor kids. Tell th...
- Like you said it is a different style...the only way to change this is to tell them. They need to know that this is not how you function. You can beat around the bush ...
