The cutting edge: your guide to the what-fors and how-tos of purchasing, maintaining and safely using a chain saw

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Novices should not buy unknown brands, or second-hand chainsaws. They may be heavy, loud, and with vibrations that might shorten the tool's life. Several chain saw types are discussed with weight, noise and power, as well as the job to be done, in mind. Kickback and other safety hazards are discussed.

Purchasing, Safety and security measures, Buyers Guide, Saws, Chain saws

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Greenhouse basics: plastic glazings and kit frames are making these solar-powered rooms less expensive and more efficient than ever

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Stand-alone or attached greenhouses can be made of less expensive materials, but should be erected away from shade trees and have well drained soil. Venting is also needed. Sunspaces can also be attached or be integral parts of houses. Even shelves in a sunny window can be sunspace for seedlings.

Equipment and supplies, Design and construction, Greenhouses, Sunspaces, Greenhouse gardening

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Charlotte: the miracle cat with AIDS

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A man relates how sad his family was when their cat was diagnosed as HIV-positive for the strain of AIDS that effects cats. They opted not to resort to euthanasia, but keeping her isolated was almost impossible. They gave her the best diet possible and the cat now 15, no longer has the virus.

Care and treatment, Personal narratives, Domestic cats, Cats, Feline immunodeficiency virus

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