what is the best self propelled lawn mower under $500?

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Snapper makes a great self propelled mower. Check out the drive mechanism: solid, with bearings and thick steel. Stay away from the cheaper mowers with the little transmission boxes that power both wheels simultaneously: They last about 2 years. My first snapper went 12 years, mowing an acre lot. The engine gave out. I saved the drive mechanism from the old one as a backup.

How to make $500 into $600 or more in months?

iciegirl

I have around $500 with me and would like to increase it more to maybe $100 in 1 or 2 months time. What should I do? I'm currently unemployed to take care of family.

Answer
Mowing lawns is a good option, you could buy an old lawn mower for under 100 dollars. Mow about 4 lawns per day at around 25 dollars. You make 100 dollars per day, and if you work three days a week. You are making 300 dollars per week, part time. Therefore you make 1,200 in a months time.

You could wash cars, you could charge 20 dollars to wash a car. You should be able to do about 4 cars in two hours. Charge around 20 dollars and you make around 80 dollars per day. If you want to make more money you could detail cars, you make around 125 dollars on average for detailing cars. But it require more work to do, if you choose this route. The best product to get is optimum no rinse and go on the forum called autopia and autogeek.

Next start an office cleaning or window cleaning business, you can get all of the equipment for under 100 dollars.

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What is the best riding lawn mower for under 2000 dollars. I have 3/4 of an acre to cut, no trees or hills?

robertkuhn

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I bought a Cub Cadet last year and I love it. It was sitting next to a John Deer with the exact same engine and the same size deck but was $1,500 less. I mow 4 acres here and it cuts it great. I paid $1,919 for it, but for the size yard you have Iâd say a smaller one for about $1,200 would last you for many years.




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Heavy Duty Headphones under $500?

Q. I've had my Soundlogic Dynabass headphones for over a year and they have great sound, they're the best headphones i've ever owned, but now they're starting to cut out more and more. i think it's time for a new pair, but i don't know what to get. I listen to mostly metal but i also listen to alot of electronic music as well (like dubstep) and then i dabble in some other genres too. the heaviest that i use my headphones is when im doing chores, especially mowing the lawn with a push mower. at first it was mainly when i would stick my ipod into my pocket and then start walking around and start mowing. but now it cuts out anytime. i think there's a loose connection either where the wire meets the headphone, or where the jack goes into the ipod. i know its not my ipod because recently i got some heavy-duty earbuds that aren't cutting out at all. so could somebody tell me where to get good, heavy-duty headphones that would last for a long time for under $500? or should i get another pair of Dynabass headphones? if u have any questions just let me know.
(p.s.) This Is not Fay Showalter asking this question. This is her son, Evan. So don't call me Fay. thnx
so i was gonna go with the v-moda, but i saw that that answer had 2 down votes. y is that? are those headphones not as good as they appear?

Answer
V-MODA crossfade lp's. they're built like tanks

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Heavy Duty Headphones under $500?

Fay Showal

I've had my Soundlogic Dynabass headphones for over a year and they have great sound, they're the best headphones i've ever owned, but now they're starting to cut out more and more. i think it's time for a new pair, but i don't know what to get. I listen to mostly metal but i also listen to alot of electronic music as well (like dubstep) and then i dabble in some other genres too. the heaviest that i use my headphones is when im doing chores, especially mowing the lawn with a push mower. at first it was mainly when i would stick my ipod into my pocket and then start walking around and start mowing. but now it cuts out anytime. i think there's a loose connection either where the wire meets the headphone, or where the jack goes into the ipod. i know its not my ipod because recently i got some heavy-duty earbuds that aren't cutting out at all. so could somebody tell me where to get good, heavy-duty headphones that would last for a long time for under $500? or should i get another pair of Dynabass headphones? if u have any questions just let me know.
(p.s.) This Is not Fay Showalter asking this question. This is her son, Evan. So don't call me Fay. thnx
so i was gonna go with the v-moda, but i saw that that answer had 2 down votes. y is that? are those headphones not as good as they appear?

Answer
V-MODA crossfade lp's. they're built like tanks

What is the best riding mower?

Adam

My dad and I have been mowing some lawns commercially on the side for the past 7 or 8 years. I have one job that is about 6" to 8" tall when we mow it and it is not like city grass, it's like grass that grows in the country. It is about 5 or 6 acres of that with little trees that try to grow in the grass. That yard takes about 5 or 6 hours of mowing each time. The rest of my yards are in town and a lot smaller. For the jobs I have right now I have been using a 2007 Cub Cadet Tractor mower, 24 horsepower, 50" cut that I bought this year and I works we'll but I bought it used and it already has some problems. I recently narrowed down my selection to a mower with 24+ hp and a 42" + cut zero turn mower under $3,500. It has to be durable and be able to do this job and not fall apart. I was looking at the 2013 Hustler Raptor (23 hp Kawasaki engine, 54" cut with a really strong deck and build for $2,899) and a Bad Boy MZ Magnum (27 hp Briggs and Stratton motor and a 54" deck built also really strong for $3,499) I would much rather have more hp but I heard someone say that the Kawasaki motor runs so much better, but is it as powerful as the 27 hp Briggs and Stratton motor? Any suggestions on other ztr mowers and and answer to this question of which one would be better for my job(s) would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

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That cub is a hard mower to beat. I think I would look and see how much to repair it first.

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How much should I ask for mowing lawns?

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poka5940

OK, so I have an undisclosed job at a local business. I've had it for several days, and I hate it.

Everyone swears. Period. Like, the F bomb is dropped on average 500 times total. I am not even kidding, it is every other word that I hear, and it is seeping into my own life. It's caused me to become more lax with swearing, and I generally have a bad attitude more. There's also sexual harassment against young females, and berating from the managers. This has all negatively impacted my spiritual growth, mental growth, and general self confidence (I suffer with major depression and Asperger's, so any insult is taken seriously, even if it was supposedly not meant).

I mowed lawns before I got this job, but I only did a few. Upon reflection, I realize that I liked doing that, and it pays REALLY WELL compared to my current job if you look at hourly work.

My question is, what should I charge? I mow lawns, edge them, and blow off the clippings from their driveway and sidewalk (many communities actually require this). I also would be willing to spread ant poison, put new mulch on flowerbeds, and learn to effectively kill weeds.

I don't believe in charging by the hour, because it can frighten the customer. They may become worried that I am a slacker and will bump up the cost. So before I was charging about $35 for mowing lawns as well as edging and cleaning up. I would like to amp this up a little bit, and care for lawns instead of my current job. What would a good flat rate be for all of these items individually?

Answer
The guy who does the next door neighbor's charges $25. This city's population is around 450,000 and the market has a ton of competition. So you gotta ask around and know what the market will tolerate.
This guy tows a little trailer that carries his riding mower. Mows the front and back yard (in this case about 5000 sq ft). He trims around and edges the sidewalk and blows the sidewalk clean.

He doesn't bag the clippings but blows them and all the weed seeds onto my lawn -- then comes to my door asking if I want to pay him to spray for the weed problem in my yard. *facepalm*

That's really sucky about your crummy job. You could complain about the harassment, but sometimes the law is slow and goes nowhere anyway. Makes you wonder why the laws are on the books if they won't be enforced except under the most extreme conditions.

I say go for it, mow in the summer, shovel snow in the winter.

What is a good starter mower for a small lawn buisness?

TheDeco

I am starting a local lawn mowing business 20-30 yards and am wondering what kind/type of mower will i need to get.
I am starting a local lawn mowing business 20-30 yards and am wondering what kind/type of mower will i need to get. I am 16 and am looking to by a truck too. For the lawn mower price range up to $1200. For the truck up to $8000. Also if i were to charge per sq. ft. what is a good unit price?

Answer
If you are planning on starting a lawn business, I assume you plan on making this a long term venture? If this is so, purchasing "cheap" equipment is a No No! If your gonna commit time and effort into doing a good job for your clients, you need to have at least a mid-priced, commercial grade mower, one that will last more than the 2 months you will get by purchasing a cheaper one. 20 - 30 yards a week is alot of wear and tear on the engine, power drive, cables, and pull string as well as the blade shaft. One week of this wear and tear mowing is as much as the normal homeowner would put on a mower in a "years" time. To keep from having to fix this cheaper mower when it breaks down you need a good one. If the mower isn't cutting, you aren't making any money, and not to mention having to deal with a few irate clients complaining that their lawns are looking scraggly and unmowed because you couldn't mow it that week. You need to at least spend $375.00 - $500.00 smackers on a semi-commercial mower. There are many brands that carry heavier built mowers and these include, Honda, Toro, and Snapper. These 3 are my only choices. Check out each brand and make sure you get one with at least 3.5 horsepower with 4.0 - 5.0 being even better yet. Make sure that you get one with a "rear" wheel power drive. The front wheel drives really suck and are hard to keep straight when putting "stripes" and "designs" on the turf. Mowing the tree wells (circle around base of trees) is more difficult as well. Always bag the clippings when mowing. The customer is paying for a clean, manicured yard and that is just what you should provide. Get a quality lawn edger as well. A sharp edge on the walkways and driveway gives that added clean cut appearance after you have left the property. And make sure to blow or sweep off the concrete walks, driveway, and patios of the spent clippings that have been thrown out from under the deck before leaving (this needs to be done lastly). And when you get the mower be sure that it is a 4 cycle engine (straight gas, no mix) it makes for faster and easier work not having to mix oil and gas all the time. Hope this has been helpful and good luck on your new venture. You will get a great sense of accomplishment from this type of work, not to mention a whole bunch of knowledge about turf, trees & shrubs, diseases, and insects. The best part is the $money$ that can be made if you get good at it...

...Added Info: You don't want to charge by the sq.ft. for your services. It's better to charge by each individual property. Naturally, the bigger the square footage of turf, the more you will charge (time is money). The local economy and the type of neighborhoods you will be working in will have alot to do with your price range. Naturally, higher class homes will bring in more cashflow. A standard price would be $100.00 a month for edging, mowing, and blowing off of the property. Tell the customer that you will spend 1 hr a week doing the work, 4 times a month, which comes out to to 4 hrs total work time. Which means that you are working at a $25.00 an hour rate, which is pretty good money for a 16 yr old. This of course, is for an average size yard with around 2,000 sq. ft. of turf. If its less or more you can adjust the price accordingly (up or down).

...$Billy Ray$

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Home owners insurance cover property damage caused by a lawnmower?

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kathy h

cutting grass a rock flew out from under the lawn mower knocking three small holes in the siding of my house. i just need to replace three strips of siding so bees and other bugs don't nest inside the siding causing a larger problem.

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I doubt it. Most likely your deductible is probably $250 or $500 and you can probably get this fixed for less than that. You or your signifigant other can probably help you do it as it really isn't that hard if you ahve some siding available. Just go on-line and look for how to do it or buy a "how to" book that has it in it. If you don't have any left over, see if you can order only a few pieces from who ever put it on your house. They may have some left over from an old job that you can buy. If not, you will probably need to order an entire box which will quickly cost more than your deductible and you'll have a lot of siding left over to store for future mis-haps.

what is a cheat motorized to build/ rebuild?

Austin

I am 15 and want to work with cars for a living but i don't want to jump into a project like that because i have no job. i live in wisconsin so i was thinking a cheaper vintage sled or mudding lawn mower i dont want to do a go kart because i already have one. i need something under 500 all im looking for is the experience im in high school and took small engines and i know how to weld.

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you can find a cheap car worth working on for that much .... get into shop classes then your hooked up

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What is a good starter mower for a small lawn buisness?

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TheDeco

I am starting a local lawn mowing business 20-30 yards and am wondering what kind/type of mower will i need to get.
I am starting a local lawn mowing business 20-30 yards and am wondering what kind/type of mower will i need to get. I am 16 and am looking to by a truck too. For the lawn mower price range up to $1200. For the truck up to $8000. Also if i were to charge per sq. ft. what is a good unit price?

Answer
If you are planning on starting a lawn business, I assume you plan on making this a long term venture? If this is so, purchasing "cheap" equipment is a No No! If your gonna commit time and effort into doing a good job for your clients, you need to have at least a mid-priced, commercial grade mower, one that will last more than the 2 months you will get by purchasing a cheaper one. 20 - 30 yards a week is alot of wear and tear on the engine, power drive, cables, and pull string as well as the blade shaft. One week of this wear and tear mowing is as much as the normal homeowner would put on a mower in a "years" time. To keep from having to fix this cheaper mower when it breaks down you need a good one. If the mower isn't cutting, you aren't making any money, and not to mention having to deal with a few irate clients complaining that their lawns are looking scraggly and unmowed because you couldn't mow it that week. You need to at least spend $375.00 - $500.00 smackers on a semi-commercial mower. There are many brands that carry heavier built mowers and these include, Honda, Toro, and Snapper. These 3 are my only choices. Check out each brand and make sure you get one with at least 3.5 horsepower with 4.0 - 5.0 being even better yet. Make sure that you get one with a "rear" wheel power drive. The front wheel drives really suck and are hard to keep straight when putting "stripes" and "designs" on the turf. Mowing the tree wells (circle around base of trees) is more difficult as well. Always bag the clippings when mowing. The customer is paying for a clean, manicured yard and that is just what you should provide. Get a quality lawn edger as well. A sharp edge on the walkways and driveway gives that added clean cut appearance after you have left the property. And make sure to blow or sweep off the concrete walks, driveway, and patios of the spent clippings that have been thrown out from under the deck before leaving (this needs to be done lastly). And when you get the mower be sure that it is a 4 cycle engine (straight gas, no mix) it makes for faster and easier work not having to mix oil and gas all the time. Hope this has been helpful and good luck on your new venture. You will get a great sense of accomplishment from this type of work, not to mention a whole bunch of knowledge about turf, trees & shrubs, diseases, and insects. The best part is the $money$ that can be made if you get good at it...

...Added Info: You don't want to charge by the sq.ft. for your services. It's better to charge by each individual property. Naturally, the bigger the square footage of turf, the more you will charge (time is money). The local economy and the type of neighborhoods you will be working in will have alot to do with your price range. Naturally, higher class homes will bring in more cashflow. A standard price would be $100.00 a month for edging, mowing, and blowing off of the property. Tell the customer that you will spend 1 hr a week doing the work, 4 times a month, which comes out to to 4 hrs total work time. Which means that you are working at a $25.00 an hour rate, which is pretty good money for a 16 yr old. This of course, is for an average size yard with around 2,000 sq. ft. of turf. If its less or more you can adjust the price accordingly (up or down).

...$Billy Ray$

How to make $500 into $600 or more in months?

iciegirl

I have around $500 with me and would like to increase it more to maybe $100 in 1 or 2 months time. What should I do? I'm currently unemployed to take care of family.

Answer
Mowing lawns is a good option, you could buy an old lawn mower for under 100 dollars. Mow about 4 lawns per day at around 25 dollars. You make 100 dollars per day, and if you work three days a week. You are making 300 dollars per week, part time. Therefore you make 1,200 in a months time.

You could wash cars, you could charge 20 dollars to wash a car. You should be able to do about 4 cars in two hours. Charge around 20 dollars and you make around 80 dollars per day. If you want to make more money you could detail cars, you make around 125 dollars on average for detailing cars. But it require more work to do, if you choose this route. The best product to get is optimum no rinse and go on the forum called autopia and autogeek.

Next start an office cleaning or window cleaning business, you can get all of the equipment for under 100 dollars.

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I am trying to mend a crack in the gas tank of my craftsman riding mower. Any suggestions?

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mattie

I have tried J.B. stik and it leaks after about 36 hours. The crack is all the way through and is about 4 inches long. It sits at the very bottom of the tank so it has to withhold all of the pressure. Sears wants $51 for a new tank, just can't see spending that on a piece of plastic.

Answer
Mattie,,,as far as I know there is No reliable way to repair those fuel tanks.

Few adhesives will withstand gasoline,,,
Among those, even fewer will bond to plastic.
And then even furthermore,,,the new alcohol content in gasolines have made situation even worse.

JB woulda worked on a metal tank,,or even fiberglass,,,,but not plastic.


Now,,,MAYBE the "Good News"

Murray and Sears had a Recall on the riding mower tanks

You MIGHT "qualify" for a Free Replacement

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05029.pdf

""""6. The subject rear-engine riding lawnmowersâ fuel tanks can crack and leak
fuel and the leaking fuel can ignite, posing a burn or fire hazard to consumers.
7. From 1999 through 2001, Sears received approximately 1,600 reports of
fuel leakage and fuel tank cracking associated with the subject rear-engine
riding lawnmowers. Sears replaced the fuel tanks on the lawnmowers.
8. On four occasions between July 1999 and September 2001, Sears
forwarded to Murray reports of consumers alleging fuel tank leaks on the subject
rear-engine riding lawnmowers. During this period, Sears and Murray
communicated about the fuel tanks leaking.""""""""

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http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/consumer-protection/recalls/murray-lawn-tractors-with-remotemounted-fuel-tank-recall/index.htm

April 2006
Murray lawn tractors with remote-mounted fuel tank

Problem:
Fuel tank could crack, leak, and pose fire hazard.

Products:
93,500 40- and 42-inch lawn tractors with 1.4-gallon remote fuel tank sold 1/97 to 10/02 at lawn-equipment retailers, including Home Depot, Central Tractor, and the U.S. Army Air Force Exchange Services. Tractors came in red and black or all black, and bear the following model numbers (located on nameplate under seat): 40507X8, 40536X4, 405618X81, 42504X71, 42504X99, 42510, 42512X99, 42542X6, 42543X6, 425610X99, 425612X99, and 42575X81. There have been two reports of fire, but no injuries.

What to do:
Stop using tractor and call any Murray service center to arrange for free fuel-tank replacement. For information, call 800-316-1073 or go to www.murray.com.

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Good Luck

( I would say,,,"I'll keep my fingers crossed that You DO have one of the Dangerous,Leaking,Fire-Starting Gas Tanks..."
But I dunno if that would sound right :)


Seriously,,BE CAREFUL

How do you remove oil leaks from your drive way?

Loreal M

How do I get those oil spill stains that leak from your car from the drive way?

Answer
STEP 1: Pour cola on the oily or dry stained areas, and leave the cola on overnight. Squirt a generous amount of dishwashing liquid into a bucket until you have a good lather. Rinse with the soapy water, then with a garden hose.
STEP 2: Sprinkle baking soda or an absorbent powder such as cornmeal or sawdust on the oily spots. If the stain is dry, wet it first to make a scouring paste. Scrub with a stiff brush or push broom.
STEP 3: Sprinkle automatic dishwasher detergent on the oily concrete. Leave it for several minutes, then pour boiling water on the stained area. Scrub with a stiff brush or push broom, then rinse.
STEP 4: Try a commercial concrete cleaner such as Garage and Driveway Cleaner by Red Devil Co. or a grease solvent such as Benzine. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
STEP 5: Sprinkle trisodium phosphate (TSP) on the oily concrete. If the stain is dry, wet it first. Let it stand for 30 minutes. Scrub using a stiff broom. TSP is a dangerous product; if you must use it, wear rubber or latex gloves, safety goggles and protective clothing. Also, never wash a TSP product down storm drains.
STEP 6: As a last resort, combat tough spills with muriatic acid and a pressure washer. Apply the acid following the manufacturer's directions, and let it soak for several seconds. Follow with a pressure washer set at 2,500 to 3,000 lbs. per square inch (psi), or 176 to 211 kg per square cm. Like TSP, muriatic acid is a dangerous product; likewise, if you must use it, wear rubber or latex gloves, safety goggles and protective clothing, and never wash such a product down storm drains. STEP 7: After trying any of the strategies above, sprinkle baking soda over the cleaned area to neutralize the solution you've used.
Overall Tips & Warnings
Place cardboard under an oil drop or lawn mower to catch stains before they happen.
Seal concrete to prevent staining. See How to Seal a Garage Floor.
Get that leaky car fixed!
Grease solvents are flammable, so make sure you have excellent ventilation and avoid spark and flame.

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