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Building New Fence
8 Jul 2019

Building New Fence

by Otter Creek | posted in: Farm & Field, Summer | 0

We’re working on replacing fences here at Rural Route 2. Got a good start on it this past weekend with the first section. The high-tension wire is being replaced with wood. We also had great help from our Godson Gus.

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Tractor Repair Happiness
7 Jul 2018

Tractor Repair Happiness

by Otter Creek | posted in: Tractors | 0

Happiness can be defined as simple as a tractor that you repair yourself. I spent the last 3 evenings after work trying to get our Farmall 460 running. Well, it would run – just not stay running. The tractor would start right … Continued

carburetor, farm, farmall, Farmall 460, farming, IH, oil, redneck, repair, summer, tools, tractor
DO IT YOURSELF Video – How to Change the Headlights on a 2013 GMC Sierra Pickup Truck
8 Jun 2018

DO IT YOURSELF Video – How to Change the Headlights on a 2013 GMC Sierra Pickup Truck

by Otter Creek | posted in: DIY, Gear, Repair & Tools, Repair | 0

We noticed the other day that the passenger side low beam was burned out on my 2013 GMC Sierra pickup. I’ve always changed my own headlights and thought “How hard can this one be?”. Then I opened the hood up … Continued

4x4, do it yourself, gmc, headlight, how to, tools, truck
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Otter Creek Redneck is dedicated to documenting and preserving the disappearing quiet moments, hard-earned wisdom, and simple beauty of rural life through honest storytelling and lived experience.

Through hunting, farming, horses, wildlife, family traditions, and everyday life in northwest Wisconsin, I share the stories and experiences that deserve to be remembered.

Because these stories matter. And because someday, they may be all that's left.

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