Tag: winter
Winter Storm, Firewood, and Sunshine
After a week of sunshine and mild weather, snowstorms threaten. We prep for six inches of snow and wind gusts up to 45 MPH.
The Leaves Drop, Followed by the Population
In the course of one week, the leaves are gone and the tourist disappear. We also get an unexpected visit by a sheriff deputy.
Top Preps to do Before Winter Arrives
With a colder-than-normal winter just around the corner, this is the time to finalize your winter preps and winterize your home and car.
Prepping the Bees To Survive Winter
As winter grows closer, the honeybees grow more desperate to set aside stores. Beekeepers help them by feeding them and treating for mites.
Solar Power Not so Hot in the Winter
While our solar power system is now working at 100 percent, it's producing less than half the power it did in August. Some lessons here if you plan to go off grid.
Another Massive Winter Storm Heading Across the Country
A massive storm is sweeping across the U.S., bringing sever rain to the South and Southeast and snow most of the northern states.
Water Woes Continue as we are Frozen Out
Five days later, we are still living without running water. It's a learning experience and we share some lessons and tools with you as well as our next steps.
Winter Storm Strands Georgia Drivers Overnight
Some drivers were stuck in their cars for more than 12 hours after a winter storm earlier this week clogged highways and made it impossible to drive.
The Big Freeze and Southern Snow
We don't get much snow, but our water freezes. We re prepped for that, but it is still an inconvenience. Nonetheless, live goes on.
Weather, Fire, the Economy, War and More
2025 is off to a rough start and more trouble brewing, but many positive things are as well. Will it be a good year or a bad year?