Husqvarna HU800AWD

Husqvarna HU800AWD
Husqvarna HU800AWD

We bought this at Lowes for $456.05 out the door. List $499.00 – 10% coupon ($49.90) + $26.95 PA state tax – $20 rebate. The reviews were very good.

My personal review. This is a great lawnmower. (9.5 out of 10) It has lots of power, doesn’t leave clumps of grass when not using the bag, and is very comfortable to walk behind.

Also, while we were putting together the catcher bag, one of the clips broke. We contacted Husqvarna support and instead of just sending us a new clip, they send us an entirely new bag. That is good service and is greatly appreciated that they back their product.

Husqvarna HU800AWD

The HU800AWD walk behind lawn mower features all-wheel drive which provides users with balance and power to all four wheels in hilly, uneven terrain and other tough mowing conditions. This rugged mower features a 22″ heavy-duty steel deck and a powerful 190cc Honda engine. The AWD mower features a 3-in-1 cutting system allowing it to bag, mulch and side discharge, as well as a side bumper that doubles as a grass rake to pull in the grass for a clean trim. Also, it is equipped with a premium quick pin 4 point adjustment for level cutting height and a water hose connector for easy cleaning of the deck. With a premium comfort grip control bail and variable drive speed the operator is able to mow more comfortably and adjust the mowing speed according to the needs and condition of the lawn. Premium wheels with new rugged tread tires provide excellent traction without tearing the grass.

Cutting the Cord (cable or satellite)


“Cutting the cord” refers to choosing not to pay for cable or satellite television. In my situation, by subscribing monthly to DISH, I would be paying $73.99 per month for the “America’s Top 120” package. With the additional taxes and charges that are added, my total monthly cost would be $80.00. That is $960.00 for a year.

I use the HomeWorx Digital TV Flat Antenna for FREE Digital reception on your television. The cost is $9.99 and is commonly on sale for $7.99 shipped free. I get a total of 22 channels, including ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX. There are many, many choices of Antennas (indoor and outdoor). A higher prices does not always equate to a better antenna. Look here for an excellent article about how to choose an antenna that is best for you. You can use this webpage to find channels that may be available in your area.

If you have a good Internet connection (5.0 Megabits per second is recommended for HD quality by Netflix), you can choose one of the many streaming services. Here is a good article comparing Netflix, Hulu Plus, and Amazon Prime. I subscribe to Netflix as I feel it is a great bargain for $7.99 per month.

The End of Support for Windows XP

The End of Support for Windows XP
The End of Support for Windows XP

The end of support for Windows XP is here. According to Microsoft, you have two options.

There is really only one viable option (assuming you want a Windows PC). Buy a new or refurbished PC with Windows 7 or Windows 8.

Dell often will have specials for new desktops for $300.00 or under. (which will include the operating system) Sample DELL PC to buy Most new PC’s have Windows 8.1 installed.

Probably the best choice is to buy a refurbished PC. On this page, you can get a nice HP computer for around 100 dollars. This computer includes Windows 7. The cost of the Windows 7 operating system happens to be also around 100 dollars.

So, there really is just one option.