Homestead Updates and Prepping Thoughts
Updates on the economy, precious metals pricing, our beehives, our solar power system, and the use of drones for prepping.
Are you Prepping in Small Steps or Big?
Whether you prep slowly, a little at a time, or in big batches doesn't matter as much as being prepared when the SHTF. Here's what I did this week.
A Quick Update from Pete
Pete is laid up with one of the many viruses making the rounds. Our rate of posting may drop off for a few days until he makes a recovery.
Trees, Bees, and the Great Outdoors
The harvest continues and the work doesn't end. After a rainy weekend, we get outside to harvest honey, vegetables and do chores.
Vegetables, Critters and Bees on the Homestead
The garden is flourishing, the bees are piling up the honey, and an assortment of young critters is trying to make our homestead their home.
It’s Better to get Shocked than Stung
This is the peak of production on the homestead. In a survival situation, this is when we would be packing on pounds to get us through the winter.
A Late Summer Cool Snap; Homestead and Prepping Updates
It's a good time of year for homesteading, but the calendar also makes it an important time to do some prepping.
Why I Boarded up my Garage Door
It's been a busy spring, but that didn't stop us from doing a minor renovation to our garage and adding a new door.
We Tackle the Landslide and Make other Repairs
Twelve weeks after Hurricane Helene tore up our mountain, we continue to make progress with the cleanup. This time, we tackle the landslide.
For want of a Hose Clamp
Nothing like running out of water when you have a house full of people. Because we have spare parts on hand, we got back up and running quickly.