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I was very skeptical at first about no oil on the chain. Here's Ryobi's answer to a question posted on Home Depot. Still not convinced. It is on sale right now at HD for $109., $98.10 with a 10% off military discount, Saw Buy one.
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- Post #19
- Jun 6, 2025
- Forum: Home and Garden
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Yes and No. The manual states this: Since it has no oil reservoir this oil will last about 2 cuts. I did this the first time I used it but have not oiled it again. What I really like about this saw is that without having to use oil you don't get a messy buidup of oil and sawdust on the sprocket...
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- Post #17
- Jun 5, 2025
- Forum: Home and Garden
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No.
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- Post #15
- Jun 4, 2025
- Forum: Home and Garden
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I saw this YouTube video on how to make your fire pit smokeless. video. He should have went 4 layers up instead of 3, and he used too much lava rock. I placed my first layer on top of the pea gravel. I went with 4 layers and a 9" deep fire ring. I wanted mine with a 36" diameter in the middle...
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- Post #13
- Jun 3, 2025
- Forum: Home and Garden
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I have 54 Leyland cypress trees that border my lot on 3 sides. Some of their lower branches on those that are ~25 years old have died. I purchased this small Ryobi pruning chain saw on sale from Home Depot last June for $89. with the battery. Chain Saw For the price it's perfect for pruning...
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- Post #12
- May 25, 2025
- Forum: Home and Garden
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Fire Pit

Will do.
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- Post #9
- May 17, 2025
- Forum: Home and Garden
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Doorbell Camera Recommendations

Same here, Ring.
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- Post #3
- May 11, 2025
- Forum: Home and Garden
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Fire Pit

I added a 40" diameter screen to the fire pit. With my 10% military discount and $5. in Lowes rewards it cost me $79.42 + tax. The price since last week, tariffs?, has gone up. For the price it's adequate. Will see how it stands up to the weather and fire.
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- Post #7
- May 11, 2025
- Forum: Home and Garden
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Yes, I live outside any city limit. In TN cities have their own fire codes, understandably stricter than counties. From October 15 through May 15, a burn permit from the Tennessee Division of Forestry (TDF) is required for debris pile fires and prescribed fires...
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- Post #3
- Apr 30, 2025
- Forum: Home and Garden
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Water spigot/faucet vacuum break a.k.a. backflow stopper

When my house was built 12 years ago they were code. Mine leaked like yours. I replaced it with this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVZFXFRJ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 The price has gone up, tariffs?, I paid $8. for it last month.
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- Post #17
- Apr 29, 2025
- Forum: Home and Garden
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After the fence it is now the stone. Thanks HoA

Like others posted, could be mould/mildew. I agree use chlorine. Fill a deck sprayer up with house hold bleach, sodium hypochlorite, and spray the stone. Take care not to spray any plants.
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- Post #11
- Apr 29, 2025
- Forum: Home and Garden
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Fire Pit

Built a fire pit this week. Our back yard slopes down to the right so hard to find a semi-level spot. I had to dig a hole 4” deep on the left side and 2” on the right, tamped the dirt down, filled it with pea pebbles and leveled it. Except for the metal fire ring I purchased everything from Home...
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- Apr 29, 2025
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Home and Garden
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Lenovo 14" IdeaPad 5 Part #83DRX012US Refurb $403.95 + tax

That's a great price. These laptops go in and out of stock at their outlet and their prices go up and down. The 1TB version is now down to $337.09 but OOS. You have to check it almost daily.
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- Post #3
- Apr 28, 2025
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Lenovo 14" IdeaPad 5 Part #83DRX012US Refurb $403.95 + tax

This is more of a luke warm deal because it's a refurb, limited supply, has soldered ram, and does not come with a digital pen. Laptop It's refurbed by Lenovo and comes with a 1 year warranty. If you are looking for a laptop for browsing or watching videos for the price the specs, IMO, are very...
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- Apr 14, 2025
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Your doctor’s office could be reading your blood pressure all wrong

Looks good for the price. Braun ExactFit 3 To check it's accuracy take it with you the next time you go see your doc and compare readings. I'm surprised CR did not test it. Their top picks: Link I had my anuual visit with my cardiologist on Monday. I compared the readings of my Omron 3 to...
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- Post #9
- Feb 6, 2025
- Forum: Health and Fitness

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