Category Archives: building

New YouTube Trailer

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Homestead Dad

I don’t know how many of you watch YouTube videos on a regular basis, but that is kind of my television.  One of the channels I really like is Justin Rhodes.  He and his family live in North Carolina and … Continue reading →

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The Homestead is Falling Apart, and it’s all My Fault

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Homestead Dad

It seems like every time I touch something on the Homestead lately, it breaks.  If you watched my golf cart video on YouTube, that was one of the things to which I am referring.  In that case, my not checking … Continue reading →

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Bringing Home the Bacon

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Homestead Dad

Today was the day.  Today we went to go pick up our American Guinea Hogs.  It was about an hour and a half drive each way.  We got on the road around 9:30 and arrived at the farm we bought … Continue reading →

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Gaga Pit Video

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Homestead Dad

For those of you who might be interested in the video of us making the Gaga pit, here it is.

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A New Video…Segment?

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Homestead Dad

While I was out working on the pig pen, I realized that some people may not know the different types of fencing I was talking about so I made a quick video.  I am thinking of making it into a … Continue reading →

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Back From Vacation

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Homestead Dad

As most of you probably know, I don’t talk about where I will be ahead of time, it’s just not something I do.  However, I’m happy to tell you about it afterwards. This past weekend the family and I traveled … Continue reading →

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Mother Earth News Fair, I Met the WranglerStars!

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Homestead Dad

This past weekend HB1 and HB2 joined me on a quick weekend trip to WI for the Mother Earth News Fair.  I had never been to one before, but I love the magazine and website so I pre-ordered tickets months … Continue reading →

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Continued Progress

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Homestead Dad

Over the last few days I have continued to work away at the fence and other chores.  I have managed to get two sides of the new pasture fence stretched and hung, that leaves just one side left.  I did, … Continue reading →

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Homesteading Resources – By State!

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Homestead Dad

The good people at TaylorMadeHomestead.com have compiled a list of homesteading blogs and websites and they have arranged them by state.  So if you are looking for a local resource for homesteading, take a look.  I happen to be on … Continue reading →

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Picking Away

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Homestead Dad

I have been trying to get out for an hour or two in the morning and then again in the evening to pick away at chores that need to get done.  It is nice his year with HSB#3 being almost … Continue reading →

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