Construct a shed ramp for lawn tractor getting in and out

  1. Calculated desired length of ramp to 6′ then divided length by 3.5″ for number of pieces required to run down the ramp horizontally.
  2.  Bought 15 2″x4″x 8′ treated wood which meant I could have 3 pieces running lengthwise
  3. Cut 12 pieces in half to fit the desired overall length of ramp + top and bottom piece
  4. Cut 3 pieces to 6′ and angled from shed to ground
  5. Secure the frame with the shed using 4″ lag screws  into the 4×4 of shed framing
  6. Placed 2″‘x4″x4’ on the frame and secured with 3″ decking screws.
  7. Ramp finished to include two coatings of non- skid paint.

Job finished in just over two hrs.  Now I can drive lawn tractor out without setting up removable ramps!

Guava from backyard

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Our guava tree is finally bearing a generous portion of fruit.  It is a challenge picking the ripened guavas before they either become over-ripe or the local animals decide it is dinner time.  We generally pick up 10 -20 guava a day.

We make both guava juice with a high speed blender (Vita-Mix 5000) and with the leftover guava cubes (frozen), for future use.

Health benefits of guava:
http://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/health-benefits-of-guava.html
http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/amazing-benefits-of-guava-for-skin-hair-and-health/