I've bought and sold on ebay, with mixed results. Look for something local so you can avoid shipping, because that's a terrible thing to have to deal with on mowers. For your purposes, make sure you're buying a non-self-propelled mower. Lawnboys are going to lighter than any Snapper or Toro, I think. If you find a decent one, it would be a good bet for you. As far as other wheeled mowers, look for one with either a flathead engine (i.e., not overhead valves[OHV]), or a Honda GCV160 (which has overhead _cams_ [OHC]). These are the lighter 4-cycle mower engines still being used. They are all around 25-27lbs (engine only!), which is about 10lbs less than the big OHV engines. Actually, a staggered-deck Lawnboy with the Tecumseh flathead might still be pretty light and might survive a few seasons on that hill. If there is a non-self-propelled Honda with the Xenoy (plastic) deck, maybe it would be pretty light. I don't know of any light big-wheel mowers, but I agree that for push-only mowers the large back wheels make sense. The problem with almost all 4-cycle engines is that as they tilt too far on a slope, their oil sumps don't keep oil near the pick-up or splasher and their bearings can run dry; and/or they can get oil sloshed up to the top end of the engine which siphons into the carb or hydrolocks the engine. So there's always a chance of low engine life. Looking at Eastman Industries, it appears they sell their 19" hover mowers with either the Suzuki 2-cycle or the Honda 4-cycle. This version of the Honda is supposed to be optimized for hillside use of up to 45 degrees according to Eastman. I was asking about this engine earlier, but nobody knows anything about it. I'd take them at their word, I guess. Anyway, the Honda has more power and only weighs 3lbs more than the Suzuki (37lbs vs 40lbs), so I think either would be a good solution for you, ann13820. If I had your constraints on mowing, I'd call them and find out if any dealers are anywhere near you. I'd also ask them how one moves the mower into a garage or shed, as discussed above. It would be a pain to have to do that with it running, but maybe you could use a low platform on casters, like a rolling platform for big potted houseplants, and just "park" the mower on that outside and then roll it inside. Here is a link that might be useful: Eastman Industries mower site

I have some JCP panels I'm fixing to hang after I get the curtain rods right. The law here in Texas is specific, and consumer oriented, and I'm not going to be rooting around in some store trying to find matching lengths if mine don't match. Here in Texas we have the Deceptive Trade Practices Act. It is not about cost, it is about truth in advertising. If it is advertised as 84 inches it dang well better be. If two panels are off by 1/4 or so I probably wouldn;t fuss, but much more than that? Yeah. Would I take them to court? Yeah. Many states have similar consumer friendly laws, to protect consumers. I do believe that a custom panel might have finer materials, finer workmanship. But a panel sold new at any cost which announces that it is 84 inches long, better be. I'm not a rug that manufacturers can walk on me, and being from Texas, I'm not afraid to rodeo with them. If consumers insist that 84 inches means 84 inches, there's no question in my mind that in a short while, 84 inches WOULD mean 84 inches. Made in China or anywhere else does not have to mean shoddy and mismeasured. After all, Swiss-made watches are said to be some of the finest anywhere. It is all about consumer expectation, and I expect that 84=84 and I believe it is the manufacturer and not the area of origin that is responsible for lax practices in manufacturing. One last comment: Sellers love to make YOU dance when THEY are at fault. No, I'm not coming into the store. If my panels are off, THEY can find a seamstress local to me.

My wife got me a 6-piece DeWalt 18 volt set for my birthday. So far it has been great. I've used the 1/2" drill a ton. It is a little heavy so after a long project it can get tiring (i put a drywall screw attachment that countersinks the screw to the proper depth, and after hanging 3 sheets on a ceiling my arm was like jello, so I switched to a corded drywall screwdriver). The recip. saw has been pretty good. I've cut off a bunch of old copper drain pipe with it, and used it to demo a small wall. The battery did die fairly quickly when doing the demo. I was sceptical about the circular saw, but for light-duity work its prety good. I've cut through quite a few 5/8 sheets of plywood with no trouble. If you had to cut a lot of plywood you'd want a corded saw of course. It worked pretty well for my bathroom remodel The impact driver works well. Smaller and lighter than the drill so I often throw a phillips bit in it and use it for a screw driver (but depending on what you are screwing you need careful since it doesn't have an adjustable torque setting). plenty of torque - this can drive anything I need it to. The grinder is the last tool I tried out. I used the metal disc to cut off a few copper strips, and it worked well. I've also used a diamond tile blade to do a few cuts in tile. The battery didn't last that long. I think I'd rather have a corded tool and not bother with cordless. i noticed the first time I used it the safety didn't work, so I think I might call and see how DeWalt's service is. flashlight - it works, not much else to say about that.

Hi. I certainly understand from where you come. I placed my first post on this site two weeks ago because my BF's 24-year-old D just moved back home with us, so I completely sympathize with you. BF and I have been together more than 10 years, lived together for 4 of them, and we decided to get married this coming autumn. I think all but one of the responses to my post told me to RUN, RUN, RUN! It's certainly easier said than done, especially when you love the person, and fit so well together. I live in his house, and like you I was INFORMED that D is coming back to live with us. I could tell he wasn't happy about it. He said that she told him that she and her BF's lease expired and they couldn't find any cheaper rent (I know that it's because they have several pets). She also said that she will leave us in October. In all reality, with the price of things, I doubt she will move out in October. Plus her dad caved and there isn't any incentive for her to move. When she asked to move back, he said "fine", BUT YOU WILL PAY RENT, DO CHORES, etc. She has been here 5 weeks and he has yet to ask her for rent nor to do any chores that contribute to the house as a whole (at least she now cleans up after herself - she never did before). It really makes me angry. Prior to the thirteen months on her own, she lived like a spoiled "princess" - in fact, it's been her family nickname since she was a child. Her behavior is incredibly narcissistic and mostly insufferable, but she is not my kid and I don't have to love her. Several of my friends who have kids (of various ages) have told me that their love for their kids is unconditional, no matter what they do wrong and how much pain they inflict upon them. For whatever reason, my BF wants to have an adult/adult relationship with her, but w/out holding her accountable like he would any other adult. I guess it's an unconditional thing that I don't understand because I have no kids. BF has been very good and supportive to me. My father passed away a few years ago and left me to care for my terminally ill and emotionally disturbed mother. I hve no other family. He stood by me during probably the worst five years of my life. I am sure that I was probably "insufferable" at times. Anyway, relationships are give and take. Yes, if I marry him, my BF's D will always be in my life, but not always in my home. I do not like her and I doubt that I never will, but I really do love her dad. He and I deserve a life too. Decide how much you are able to tolerate and what the give and take is between you and H. Sorry I was so long winded.