Living the Country Life Radio Program: Week of October 19, 2009
John Deere Maintenance Monday: RPM needle adjustment
In this edition of Maintenance Monday, we're answering a question from Martin in North Carolina. He's noticing wide swings in the RPM needle on his tractor. He replaced the fuel filter and cleaned the carburetor but there was no improvement. Is there a needle adjustment?
Radio interview source: Jason Hayes, John Deere Product Support Analyst, John Deere
John Deere Maintenance Monday: Selecting right oil for the season
In this edition of Maintenance Monday, we're answering a question from Diane in South Dakota. She's learning tractor maintenance to save money and wants to know what oil to use for colder weather.
Radio interview source: Richard Kershner, product manager, John Deere
John Deere Maintenance Monday: Selecting right oil for the season
Thousand Cankers Disease
If you have black walnut trees, listen up. A new disease called Thousand Cankers is destroying black walnuts in several states, and could threaten your trees.
Radio interview source: Ned Tisserat, Plant Pathologist, Colorado State University
Creating a gravel pathway
Laying out a gravel pathway through high-traffic areas is a good strategy to keep mud at bay -- and out of your house.
Radio interview source: Eric Liskey, deputy editor, garden and outdoor living, Better Homes and Gardens
String trimmer attachments
The first string trimmer was introduced 40-years ago, and many people stopped hand-trimming. Now there are trimmer attachments to help you tackle other landscaping chores.
Radio interview source: Marvin Mathwig, Power Tools Product Manager, Stihl
Raising American Quarter Horses
If you're looking for a horse for both riding and work, try the American Quarter Horse. It's the most popular breed in the U.S., and sure to please you with its versatility.
Radio interview source: Diane Gill, Horse Owner
Installing a chimney cap
When you build a fire in the fireplace, you don't want any surprises lurking in the chimney. Installing a chimney cap will keep out the critters and prevent rain from coming in.
Radio interview source: Monte Penney, Manager, Fireplace Mall
Cold-smoking meat
Do you ever wonder how folks kept their meat from spoiling before we had refrigeration? They probably used a process called cold smoking, and you can do it, too.
Radio interview source: Rick Thayer, Sales Representative, Bradley Smokers
Home Again Pet Recovery Program
Microchip technology is a great way to identify lost pets. You will better the chances of being reunited with your pets if they're enrolled in a national recovery database.
Radio interview source: Gary MacPhee, Director, Home Again Business Unit, Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health
Country View: Barbara and Mike Stanley -- Living in the Blue Ridge Mountains
For years, Barbara and Mike Stanley took their kids to the Blue Ridge and Smokey Mountains for vacation, sometimes two-or-three-times a-year. Their trips always included passing through or staying in a quaint little town called Blairsville, Georgia. They loved Blairsville so much, they made plans to move there when they retired.
Radio interview source: Barbara and Mike Stanley, Blairsville, Georgia
Country View: Barbara and Mike Stanley -- Living in the Blue Ridge Mountains
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