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xoxoxoBruce · 11/02/2021 2:09 am

bbro wrote:
@UT - Yea, my yard is twice as big.

Make that closer to four times as big

... I can also cut half one week and half the next in a never ending grass cutting cycle

When you get into the season you may find you have to cut the whole lawn every week or it will get too high and bog the mower.. A goat or two would relieve you of the drudgery.

I just happened to notice the CR ratings...
BATTERY RIDING MOWERS
Ego ZT4204L - $5,000 – 42 inch - 87
Ryobi RY48140 - $5,499 – 54 inch - 79
Cub Cadet LT42e - $4,199 – 42 inch - 77
Ryobi RY48ZTR75 - $4,199 home depot $4,859 walmart – 42inch – 72
Cub Cadet CC30e - $2,800 – 30 inch - 69
Ryobi R48110 - $5,000 – 38 inch – 65

BATTERY PUSH MOWERS
Ryobi RY401200 - $549 – 21 inch – 79
DR Power Equip CE75021XEN0 - $600 – 21inch – 77
Ego LM2101 - $309 to $590 – 21 inch – 75
DeWalt DCMWP233U2 - $399 – 22 inch – 75
Ryobi RY401110 - $299 home depot $336 walmart – 20 inch – 71
Atlas 80v Brushless 21" - $420- 21 inch – 71
Hart HLPM011 - $298 – 20 inch – 70
Stihl RMA 510 - $550 – 21 inch - 70
Kobalt (Lowe’s) KM 2041B-06 - $300 – 20 inch – 69

BATTERY SELF-PROPELLED MOWERS
Ego LM2156SP - $799 to $948 – 21 inch – 84
Ryobi RY401150US - $649 – 21 inch – 82
Ryobi RY401140US - $549 – 21 inch – 81
Ego LM2142SP - $799to $900 – 21 inch – 78
Makita XML08PT - $849 to $892 – 21 inch – 77
Ego LM2135SP - $679 to $900 – 21 inch – 76
Toro Recycler 21466 - $569 – 22 inch – 75
Sun Joe iON100V-21LM - $808 to $850 – 20 inch - 74

Seems to be a big spread on how much can be mowed on a charge and recharge time.
Can't go by brand either, varies between models.

bbro · 11/04/2021 9:27 pm

@monster - possible option with black friday. I have to keep an eye out. The problem is that I live in the south, so mowing season lasts longer than up north

@Bruce - I can't math. I looked at the Ego riding mower. It's actually not in stock anywhere.

Tasks completed this week!

1. Finished the Sunroom floor, but still need to arrange the furniture
2. Finished the shelf liner in the kitchen, but still need to unload a small part of my stuff (basically stuff I don't use often that's going on the very top shelf that I can't reach without a tall step stool
3. Got a mailbox and applied the sticker with my last name and address
4. Finished unpacking the "bathroom" stuff that lives in the hall now.
5. Had a chimney inspector/cleaner come by to get the fireplace ready (needs some work, of course. But if I do this now, I can save myself 3-5 thousand dollars in different repairs).
6. Exploring a different option for the attic insulation (already saved $600) and duct fixes (they're coming on Monday to check it out)
7. Finished the priming in the laundry room (and decided to put a metal shelf in there. I may still see if I can build a fold down table to fold clothes on)
8. Installed a shelf in the master bath for my shit. Need to install the other one, but I think I might do it in the other corner
9. Looked closer and it's not just plywood in the hall bathroom behind the plumbing......it's also the back of a desk they used in place of a vanity
10. Not sure if I mentioned it, but my friend was able to put the medicine cabinet in the master bath for me, so I have at least SOME storage there

My plans for this weekend is to get some shit sealed/painted, but the weather may not cooperate. I need to come up with another list of tasks if it rains.....

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xoxoxoBruce · 11/04/2021 10:07 pm

=15pxEgo ZT4204L, found one in Saskatchewan, and one in South Dakota but they're probably both lying. LoL

bbro · 11/05/2021 8:30 am

xoxoxoBruce wrote:
=15pxEgo ZT4204L, found one in Saskatchewan, and one in South Dakota but they're probably both lying. LoL

Alas, those are too far away :/ I need to see if I can find the card of the guy the fence person recommended for single cuts.

monster · 11/05/2021 8:22 pm

bbro wrote:
@monster - possible option with black friday. I have to keep an eye out. The problem is that I live in the south, so mowing season lasts longer than up north

dude, I scored a "Black Friday" deal on Monday (1st Nov). Thanksgiving season lasts longer everywhere these days ;). Jeans for Adult but very petite son -only one brand fits .... had been internet researching the replacement when it was discoed.....Google spy gave me a pop up on-day-only BF sale for $10/pr. I bought 4.

Lowes and Home Despot have done their BF deals starting early November for several years now.....

monster · 11/05/2021 8:24 pm

(regular price $40 each)

bbro · 11/06/2021 8:32 pm

@monster - that is true. I'm keeping an eye out

I have to decide which paint to use in the living rooms, but it's tough. I like better in the sun and the other better in the shade. Stupid.

Today I started staining/sealing the fence. I got a little less than half the fence done with one gallon. So, I'll buy 2 more gallons and finish it up. I think it took like 3.5 hours? I didn't look at the clock when I started. It looks SO much better now and I liked the way it looked before!!

I cleaned up the sunroom some. I don't think that this is going to be the final configuration, but I don't feel like moving furniture today (see 3.5 hours of staining). I have more curtains that I need to take down in the apartment that will go in the room. And I have to figure something to do with the dining chairs. I want to repurpose them, but can't figure anything out

Reminder of the before

And now

From the outside door in.

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monster · 11/06/2021 8:51 pm

wow, what a transformation, nice work!

xoxoxoBruce · 11/06/2021 8:56 pm

It looks so clean! Where does the white door go?

bbro · 11/06/2021 9:13 pm

@monster - thanks!

@Bruce - it's a storage room. This used to be the carport and they usually have some kind of storage room. I'm still deciding what to put in it. It's where the master water switch and the electrical panel is, so I need to make sure those are still accessible. Right now, it holds all the left over flooring and the paint supplies. Not sure it's the best place for the paint because it's basically an outdoor room with a window that bakes EVERYTHING. Plus it has a grody wooden table that the water softener sat on and apparently deposited salt. I need to clean or dismantle that.

griff · 11/07/2021 7:38 am

Excellent work!

bbro · 11/07/2021 9:31 am

Thanks griff!

xoxoxoBruce · 11/10/2021 9:26 am

The New York Times claims there is a loosely affiliated group of people who want this...

They'll pay big bucks for used tiles that are rare limited edition colors,
Barf bags are optional.

bbro · 11/10/2021 5:29 pm

That's horrifying

fargon · 11/10/2021 5:32 pm

I agree.

BigV · 11/10/2021 8:24 pm

I agree, I mean, close the damn door, people across the street can see right in here!

the colors are really pretty too!

bbro · 11/11/2021 8:08 pm

I hate that I know it takes approx 3.5 hours to empty a gallon of stain/sealant on my wood fence.

xoxoxoBruce · 11/11/2021 9:09 pm

You mean when you open a new gallon you have 3.5 hours of labor ahead? The lids can go back on, but I'm with you, at least finish the gallon if not the job unless it starts to rain or something.

griff · 11/12/2021 8:18 am

It might sound trite but try to enjoy the process. This is coming from someone who often and wrongly isn't enjoying what he's doing.

bbro · 11/12/2021 12:16 pm

@Bruce - yep. I know that you can stop, but it's SO MUCH to do, that I try to do as much at one time. Plus, it's less clean up :D

@griff - it's not too bad. I just got a bunch of bug bites this time because I'm half in the brush. It's just sore and tedious work. Next year, I'll have the sprayer for the job.

Diaphone Jim · 11/12/2021 12:26 pm

You're gonna need a bigger brush.

bbro · 11/13/2021 5:38 pm

Finally have a kitchen table and chairs. Not exactly the look I was going for, but it will do.

xoxoxoBruce · 11/13/2021 6:08 pm

Tell the pups not to drool on the chairs.

bbro · 11/13/2021 6:54 pm

xoxoxoBruce wrote:
Tell the pups not to drool on the chairs.

No worries - the covers are washable.

monster · 11/13/2021 10:50 pm

bbro wrote:
xoxoxoBruce wrote:
Tell the pups not to drool on the chairs.
No worries - the covers are washable.

yebbut do they know how to do laundry?