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A pressure washer would be a great tool to use if you don't already use one. Maybe you can get family or friends to come do a task or two for you? Someone could clean out the troughs, for instance. Someone else could go around and knock cobwebs down. And someone else could help you move things...

Give her a warm place to nest and have her kittens. Try to give her canned as well as dry food. Some recommend kitten food as a good option for a pregnant cat because it promotes growth. It wouldn't hurt to take her to a vet for a wellness checkup if you can catch her.

I've never been in any kind of cooking contest. It sounds like a lot of fun, though! What do you put in your chili? Please let us know how it goes!

My grandmother died a few months ago, and she loved pigs. So, I'd like to get a pig-themed piece of jewelry I can wear in her honor. Do you all know anywhere that has classy pig-themed jewelry I could buy?

You can make all kinds of salads. I really like grilled chicken salad with tomatoes and some hard-boiled eggs. Wraps are another good option. They are quick and easy to make.

There are so many great things you can make with ham. We like to put our leftover ham into a broccoli and cheese casserole. You can also change things up by making a ham pot pie.

I've never bought a plant at an auction. I get ours at our local nursery. However, I suppose it would be worth taking a little risk if there's an exotic or rare plant you're looking for.

We recently purchased a milking cow. We haven't had one before. This one likes to kick when we're milking her. Do you all have any suggestions about what we can do to get her to kick less?

A partial basement is usually one that doesn't cover the entire house. Like The Back 40 said, these are typically used for hot water heaters, furnaces, washers and dryers, or for storage. A partial basement can also be one that isn't fully finished.

Officials recommend only freezing pork chops for up to six months. That being said, I know people who have eaten pork chops stored for longer periods of time in the freezer who didn't get sick. Doing so is at your own risk, though.

Car batteries usually contain a mixture of water and sulfuric acid. As the battery ages, some of this mixture may evaporate, which can result in the battery overheating. If this happens, the battery may produce a rotten egg smell. In more severe cases, the battery may also begin to smoke. So...

We want to start storing our own grain in a silo here on the farm. We are going to invest in a temperature and moisture monitoring system. Does anyone have any recommendations for a temperature and moisture monitoring system?

You are definitely doing the right thing by taking him to the vet. There are several age-related diseases cats can get like hyperthyroid disease and kidney disease, but hopefully he is just fine. Please let us know what happens.

The calf may be too young to wean at this point. Many farmers wait until the calf is seven to nine weeks of age to wean it. A calf can be weaned as early as three to four weeks of age, though. So, maybe just wait another week or two before trying to wean him/her. In the meantime, continue to...

I try to grow artichokes, but I have had no success with growing them so far. They don't do the best in humidity. It isn't very humid here in Colorado, so I thought they'd thrive here. I'm not sure why I'm having such a problem getting them going here.

I haven't used my tractor in a few months, but I needed it for something the other day, and it wouldn't start. The engine doesn't even turn over. I don't think the battery is the problem as I replaced it just last year. Do you all have any idea what else might be wrong with it? I'd like to try...