Comments on: Daily Links: Yard Work Edition

By: Tyler Karaszewski

Tyler Karaszewski — Mon, 04 May 2009 17:09:15 +0000

I buy tools when I decide I need them but don’t already have them. This makes a ton more sense then going out and buying 50 things that I *must* own because they were listed in a magazine. I don’t own a rake. Why would I? I live in an apartment, and the landlord pays for the landscaping. When I buy my own house, I’ll get a rake then if I need one. The site doesn’t list “orbital sander”, but man, you try refinishing a boat without one.

So, in other words — the list is not useful.

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By: David

David — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:24:48 +0000

I really enjoy your tips on home/yard maintenance, and would love to see more.

Doing things around the house is a big opportunity for savings, especially if you consider how much preventative maintenance can save you in the long run.

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By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 04 May 2009 14:44:16 +0000

One place to build up your tool list is Estate Sales. Quality tools at a great price.

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By: Philip Brewer

Philip Brewer — Mon, 04 May 2009 14:04:38 +0000

Yes, flow is a big part of it. But you can achieve flow state even when you’re doing something unimportant. (A really good session playing a video game puts you into flow state, for example.)

I think that real happiness results when you can combine daily activities that put you into flow state together with a sense that what you’re doing is not only fun and easy but also important.

Thanks for the kind words and the link!

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By: Jorge

Jorge — Mon, 04 May 2009 10:13:03 +0000

I just checked out your list of 50 tools that everyone should have and tuns out I already have most of them. What’s great about most of them, is that if you buy quality, they will last virtually forever! And even the electrical ones that won’t literally last forever, will last for decades with good care and light use.

The money you save by doing all the jobs around the house yourself will really add up over time. And you’ll probably get better quality work as well if you do it yourself!

I have to go now, there’s a few more tools I need to pick up at Home Depot to round out my collection!

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By: J.D.

J.D. — Mon, 04 May 2009 03:08:42 +0000

@Aman
Hm. I can see how what I wrote might be confusing. These are just tools for the yard — they’re tools of all kinds!

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By: Aman@BullsBattleBears

Aman@BullsBattleBears — Mon, 04 May 2009 01:07:12 +0000

50 tools for the yard!? wow. Might as well get a landscaper lol.

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