Don"t buy anything Troybuilt ** -- Galenahokie 05/02/2018 09:23AM
A few ides for consideration -- astrohokiebob 05/02/2018 07:56AM
Use a push mower. -- Newt 05/01/2018 7:52PM
Looks like you are on a crawl space, maybe check for snakes -- HokieAl 05/01/2018 5:01PM
Ants and the Crawl Space -- Newt 05/01/2018 7:50PM
Find a reputable service person for mowers and purchase from him/her. Then -- DonHo-kieHi 05/01/2018 3:42PM
Are you still located in the Commonwealth of VA? Look into Mutual Assurance -- thankbud 05/01/2018 3:29PM
We have a "whole home policy" which has been well worth the premium.... -- vpidaddymo 05/01/2018 3:14PM
Good time to transition it into a "smart home" -- EDGEMAN 05/01/2018 2:36PM
One suggestion on lawn care. -- Late 80s Hokie 05/01/2018 2:30PM
My sister was paying $20/month to have their lawn mowed in Tampa -- Tafkam Hokie 05/01/2018 6:44PM
In my neighborhood... -- EDGEMAN 05/01/2018 2:45PM
Clearly varies by neighborhood. When a neighbor told me what he pays -- Late 80s Hokie 05/01/2018 2:52PM
I think I was quoted somewhere around $80-100/week, and that was over... -- EDGEMAN 05/01/2018 4:51PM
Buy mostly corded tools, or spend a lifetime buying over priced battery -- thankbud 05/01/2018 2:06PM
^^^this^^^^ ** -- AZHokie59 05/01/2018 2:43PM
^^^^Times six^^^^^^^ ** -- DonHo-kieHi 05/01/2018 3:32PM
Put pegboard along an entire wall of your garage ASAP ... -- vt90 05/01/2018 1:44PM
Handy tip: put spacers behind the peg board so hooks can be +/- easily. ** -- thankbud 05/01/2018 1:50PM
^^ This ^^. Did it in my last two houses within the first month. -- vt90 05/01/2018 1:52PM
A few 1x2 boards work well for this. Hit the edges and a couple small -- King Jaffe Joffer 05/01/2018 2:04PM
Forget about mowers. Two words: artificial turf. ** -- HokieNoVA 05/01/2018 1:42PM
Keep a small patch of lawn for your kids to kick a ball. -- 6GHokie 05/01/2018 2:34PM
No HOA, go with goats. ** -- thankbud 05/01/2018 2:01PM
Have your airhandler & ducts cleaned. The extra that blows out will be much -- thankbud 05/01/2018 1:31PM
Buy the best air filters money can buy. Nothing is more important than the -- 6GHokie 05/01/2018 2:35PM
And periodically change them -- EDGEMAN 05/01/2018 2:50PM
Most important skill to have as a homeowner is toilet repair -- Vienna_Hokie 05/01/2018 1:29PM
...and know where the cut-offs are. ** -- DonHo-kieHi 05/01/2018 3:45PM
Re: Riding mowers, I bought one of these early last spring . . . -- HokieKip 05/01/2018 1:25PM
Put all your full boxes in one room, and pull out stuff as you need it. -- Hokie360 05/01/2018 1:17PM
Change the locks ASAP. ** -- CochraneResident 05/01/2018 1:08PM
Change the toilet seats too! ** -- HOKIE 05/01/2018 3:41PM
I wanted a different main door handle/lock, so I bought... -- EDGEMAN 05/01/2018 2:58PM
Make sure you and the missus christen each room -- HokieMacDaddy 05/01/2018 1:06PM
If the garage is clean enough (not soaked in oil stains) take 2 days before -- MilwaukeeHokie 05/01/2018 1:01PM
Great suggestion! -- EDGEMAN 05/01/2018 1:09PM
Convince your wife that the garage is not big enough for a car, and -- reestuart 05/01/2018 12:53PM
Recommend adding a air compressor, air tools, and a floor lift ** -- EDGEMAN 05/01/2018 1:00PM
Post on the neighborhood facebook page about nude sunbathing -- ElbertoHokie 05/01/2018 12:48PM
Don't limit yourself with a riding mower. Might want one of these: -- EDGEMAN 05/01/2018 12:48PM
Don't forget the backhoe -- EDGEMAN 05/01/2018 12:49PM
Start making babies ** -- Brown Water 05/01/2018 12:44PM
They have lots of new rooms to christen ** -- MAHokie69 05/01/2018 2:26PM
Practice a lot first ** -- CPRVHokie 05/01/2018 1:58PM
I've always been a big fan of Sears Craftsman equipment. -- mancunian 05/01/2018 12:41PM
Buy it while you still can.** -- HokieNoVA 05/01/2018 12:44PM
Yeah, its a shame what's happened to that company. -- mancunian 05/01/2018 12:59PM
It does..I don't know if they've changed anything about their build quality -- King Jaffe Joffer 05/01/2018 1:14PM
Didn't know they were owned by B&D ** -- mancunian 05/01/2018 1:38PM
Just know yard work never ends ** -- BRVT 05/01/2018 12:39PM
Not if you just ignore it ** -- HokieDan95 05/01/2018 12:44PM
CHallenge the HOA president to a fight ** -- bigbadbird 05/01/2018 12:33PM
Already did that and the Weenie backed down. Now his house is for sale! I'm -- DonHo-kieHi 05/01/2018 3:39PM
We have no HOA! -- HokieDevil 05/01/2018 12:51PM
Then start one! ** -- Hokie360 05/01/2018 1:59PM
And set yourself up at the "HOA Emperor For Life"** -- EDGEMAN 05/01/2018 2:48PM
Install a basketball goal. ** -- thankbud 05/01/2018 12:37PM
Or two- go full court ** -- bigbadbird 05/01/2018 12:38PM
Congrats! My only advice? -- SavannaHokie 05/01/2018 12:33PM
Decorate with white rocks, get a hot Biggie-sized tub -- WestyHokie 05/01/2018 12:32PM