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myLot reputation of 97/100. venshida (3635)   ranked 19 out of 1,674 in gardening 4 years ago

I have about 20 pine trees in the back of my yard that I would like to remove. I really don't have the money to pay someone to remove. I saw a couple of listing on Craigslist for pine trees removal in exchange for wood. I am thinking if someone cut the trees down for free so they can use the wood to sell would be a good deal. I was wondering what you guys think? The pine trees are not close to my house so there should not be a issue of them hitting the house. How do I protect myself if I do this? Have anyone ever done this?

 

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newtondak (2145) response was accepted on 9/14/2008.
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tags:  pine trees, craigslist, cutting, firewood, garden
 
1. myLot reputation of 74/100. newtondak (2145)   ranked 203 out of 1,674 in gardening   4 years ago

I would make some conditions - perhaps that they would not be able to actually remove any of the wood until they have cleaned up the mess of the branches, leaves, etc. that is left when you cut trees - otherwise, someone might leave you a really big mess! I would also want to tell them that they can't drive through your yard when the ground is soft - you don't want them leaving big ruts in your yard.


myLot reputation of 97/100. venshida (3635)   ranked 19 out of 1,674 in gardening  4 years ago

I did not even think about the clean up. I am taking 24 hours to think about this so if I do decide I would indicate clean up must be done.

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2. myLot reputation of 97/100. peavey (7333)   ranked 39 out of 1,674 in gardening   4 years ago

I would make some conditions, too... but you might want to check with your homeowner's insurance to be sure you'll be covered if there's an accident while they are working. Other than that, it sounds like it would be a good deal for both of you.

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