Explore our blog for real-life insights and hard-earned lessons from our off-grid journey. From DIY projects to everyday challenges, each post is packed with hands-on advice and personal stories that bring homesteading to life.
Whether you’re just starting out or already deep into self-sufficiency, you’ll find helpful tips, relatable mishaps, and plenty of inspiration to fuel your own path toward independence.
- December 31, 2014
How to get Free Ground Cover, Mulch, & Carbon for Your Compost
This video is about Collecting Leaves for the Future Homestead. There is an unending supplies of leaves this time of year. The best part is that people package them up and leave… 
December 16, 2014Fresh Rotisserie Chickens for Under $2.50!
If you love good food for less, keep reading! One would be hard pressed to find a better deal on food than the rotisserie chickens from Sam’s club. While these are not organic…
December 16, 2014“O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree” Craft
Fun and inexpensive christmas tree craft using paint chips As we entered this holiday season, I wanted Buddy to enjoy hanging Christmas ornaments on our Christmas tree! To do this I thought what…- December 15, 2014
Kobalt 1-1/2 PVC Pipe Cutter Review
I purchased this Kobalt 1-1/2 PVC Pipe Cutter on the recommendation of the Lowe’s sales person. After the second cut, I could see slight damage to the PVC cutter blade. None of… 
December 9, 2014I Finally Used my Granberg Alaskan Chainsaw Mill
Last Christmas, I collected quite a few Amazon.com gift cards from friends and family. In years past, this would cause a dilemma due to having so many options. Not this year! I knew…
December 5, 2014My Favorite Thanksgiving Yet
After polishing off the last of the Thanksgiving leftovers, I want to tell you about our Thanksgiving. We had initially planned to go up north to visit Jenn’s side of the family.…
December 5, 2014Little Dude’s Life-Threatening Allergies
We not only have 1 child with life-threatening allergies, but two. Buddy, our oldest, is deathly allergic to dairy, eggs, peanuts, and a few minor things which cause hives such as cats…- December 1, 2014
Mini Hand Dug Swale – Fall Update
Here’s a real quick video showing how the swale is doing after a hot summer with only rainwater to keep things alive. Here’s a link to the Mini Hand Dug Swale playlist… 
November 17, 2014Mr. Heater – Big Buddy with 20 lb Propane Tank – Review
How to use Mr. Heater Big Buddy with a 20-pound propane tank In the video below, I show you the first time I started up and used my Mr. Heater Big Buddy…
November 12, 2014Turning East Texas Red Clay Into Brown Soil
How can you turn East Texas red clay into brown soil? Those of you who live or play around red clay know just how invasive it can become. You can step in…