Have you closed your foundation vents? Even if you have the automatic kind, check them. They can get hung up or broken. The mud daubers like to build nests in ours. I often have to chisel out the combination of dirt and whatever the bugs use for glue before our vents can be closed.
My list still has a few things like "re-insulate the plumbing you just fixed". I've checked the finishes (particularly on the north side of the house.
The chainsaw is ready for tree trimming. We expect this year will be no different from the past few and we will get at least one ice storm that drops Virginia Pines across the driveway.
Run your emergency generator. If the fuel has been in there for more than about 6-months, drain it off and replace with fresh. The old fuel will probably burn ok in tractors, lawnmowers, or even your car as long as it looks ok and is the correct type of fuel (obviously). Mix the old fuel with plenty of fresh and use it up. All of our vehicles and equipment use the same regular grade pump gas. That's another reason I stay away from diesels. The main reason I no longer own a diesel is I got tired of every stitch of clothing I own smelling like diesel fuel. If you see a bunch of water in old fuel, get some DryGas from the parts store to mix with it. At around $3 per gallon, I'm going to try to use every gallon I buy no matter how old it is.
It took over a year, but the 2N tractor is ready for action. I was really slow fixing this one up, the big difference was I didn't need it. The 52 has been taking care of all the weekly chores. Here's a photo of the tractors:
Step-by-step photos and descriptions of the repairs to each tractor can be found on my tractor site at myfordtractors.com.
Kevin
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