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Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

Sherman A1

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5. I have done a few of my own repairs on small things

Reply to Fumesucker (Original post)

Sat Jan 14, 2012, 05:05 AM

Jan 2012

however, I think it's good to know one's limits.

I did get the lawnmower going again last year after a belt broke, still going strong since 1979 and did a quick clean & oil on a 1940ish fan that my Mom gave me. The kind with a real open fan guard & metal blades.

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Hands On Skills Mean Greater Choice and Freedom to Buy Used [View all] Fumesucker Jan 2012 OP

WEll, I was just wondering where Tsiyu Jan 2012 #1

The person who can repair things and working people in general will be uplifted in this. freshwest Jan 2012 #2

My son's car was hit while parked last year, tore the front bumper half off.. Viva_La_Revolution Jan 2012 #3

Way to go! freshwest Jan 2012 #4

I have done a few of my own repairs on small things Sherman A1 Jan 2012 #5

Hiring someone to do anything feels like personal failure. lumberjack_jeff Jan 2012 #6