Cotton is known as one of the thirstiest crops to grow. But, how much water does it take to grow cotton? What is the water use of cotton compared to other crops and textiles? How can the water footprint be reduced? That’s what we are looking at in this article. Cotton Water Requirements Despite being … Read more
Cotton is the most common natural fabric used to make yarn and other textiles. However, most people don’t know how to make yarn from cotton at home without fancy machinery. This guide (+video) will show you the basic procedures! What Is Cotton Yarn? In 2019, cotton accounted for roughly 40% of the market share of … Read more
Everyone knows that paper is traditionally made from wood pulp. But, if you know how to make paper from cotton, you can grow it and/or recycle old cotton material for your homemade paper. But, how is cotton paper made? How Do You Make Homemade Cotton Paper? Cotton was used for paper making long before wood … Read more
Cotton stems are a decorative display that can be produced on your homestead. But, proper efforts must be put forward to make your display last. It’s time to learn how to preserve cotton stalks! How Do You Make Preserved Cotton Stalks? Cotton stalks are very popular decoration during the fall. Plenty of people go out … Read more
The standard bucket attachment that’s included with front end loaders is pretty versatile, particularly when it comes to lifting stuff. But you can only lift loose materials like soil, sand, rocks, gravel and dirt. If you need to lift something big and solid like a pallet, hay bales, logs, or timber, pallet forks are the … Read more
The best, safest and most efficient way to transport a front end loader is on a trailer. Make sure you pick the right trailer that can hold the weight of the loader, as well as the right truck that can haul the weight of the loader and trailer. In this guide, we tell you everything … Read more
Front end loaders, also called wheel loaders, are great machines for picking and moving dirt and other loose material like gravel and sand. The loader bucket scoops up a huge amount of material for moving or loading. It may seem easy and straightforward to pick up dirt with a front end loader, but it requires … Read more
If you already have a front end loader in your home or farm, you do not need any other equipment to clear and move snow. The loader bucket does a great job pushing snow to clear roads, driveways and paths. A front end loader does have its limitations when it comes to moving snow, but … Read more
Caterpillar makes some of the best front end loaders, also called wheel loaders, in the market. It’s the most popular brand when it comes to wheel loaders. John Deere also makes some great models with proven reliability. Other trusted wheel loader brands include Komatsu, JCB and Case. In this post, we compare front end loaders … Read more
Hornets and wasps tend to nest in places you don’t want them. Garages, barns, parked cars, and even heavy machinery. Hay balers have plenty of space that draws those pesky hornets and wasps. So, it’s only right to find a way to get rid of the current nests and ensure no others come creeping in! … Read more
If your skid steer gets stuck in mud or snow, you have a few options to get it out. You can tow it out with another vehicle or equipment like a tractor. Another option is to use the bucket attachment to wiggle the skid steer out of the muck. If you have a cable or … Read more
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