BlogHide Resteemsresteemedmericanhomestead (65)in homesteading • 7 years agoPictures From AROUND THE HOMESTEAD - WINTER 2018We've had some cold temperatures this winter but not a lot of precipitation of ice or snow. I decided this week to get out and get some pictures around the homestead of the houses and outbuildings.…resteemedmericanhomestead (65)in homesteading • 7 years agoTILLING YOUR SOIL - The Fastest Way To KILL Your GARDEN!Now before I begin, I don't want you to think that I'm totally against tilling your soil. The first year on our homestead, we tilled over our soil simply because it needed it. What do I mean by…resteemedmericanhomestead (65)in homesteading • 7 years agoHow Long Did We SEARCH FOR LAND Before Buying A HOMESTEAD?One of the more commonly asked questions we get is about how long it took us to find our land . After all, everyone wants their land to be perfect and making a poor choice in this matter can…resteemedthehomeschoolkid (53)in homeschool • 7 years agoFun Facts and a Story about the RedwoodsHello, my name is Joshua. I am The Homeschool Kid. Today I am going to tell you a story about how the redwood trees were found and give you fun facts about them. Photo courtesy of: This…resteemedmericanhomestead (65)in homesteading • 7 years agoTHE HOMESTEAD - Sometimes You Can't Do It All - One Day At A TimeThis has by far been the busiest winter that I have experienced since we moved off grid. There are always projects to be worked on but it seems like this year, it's really been overwhelming. Most…resteemedmericanhomestead (65)in homesteading • 7 years agoTOOLS FROM AN OFF GRID HOMESTEAD KITCHEN - We Use Everyday - PICTURESSomeone recently asked to see the most used items we have in our off grid kitchen. Well here you go! Pressure Cooker Our pressure canner is the All American brand canner that is widely…resteemedmericanhomestead (65)in money • 7 years agoCollege Loans are Slavery - Interest Keeps You Paying Forever! - VIDEOI'm just had to rant a bit today when I tried to get my 2017 Tax forms for my deductible interest. The loan company won't give me my full deductible interest amount until I fill out another form…resteemedmericanhomestead (65)in dtube • 7 years agoThe BRUSH Hog CHALLENGE! - I CAN'T CUT GRASS SO IT'S GOTTA BE FIXED!Vimeo Version (In case the Dtube doesn't load) Eh! Just run it till it falls apart and get a different one. I worked for two days on getting the stump jumper plate off the brush hog. I've seen…resteemedmyhomesteaded (59)in homesteading • 7 years ago100 Pounds of Peaches!!!We just got 100 Pounds of peaches, and we are ready to get them turned into preserves, peach butter, and wine! Here we are getting the peaches ready, and I do have a question that arises in this…resteemedthehomeschoolkid (53)in homeschool • 7 years ago10 YEAR OLD PROGRAMMER - Arduino Project: "Mood Lamp"Hello, my name is Joshua. I am The Homeschool Kid. Today I am going to show one of my favorite arduino programming projects. It is called the "Mood Lamp". This arduino project came in a kit made…resteemedmericanhomestead (65)in homesteading • 7 years agoHumming Birds and Sugar Cane ON THE HOMESTEADThis summer we placed a humming bird feeder on our front deck. My neighbor had one and it was obvious the entertainment it brings would be enjoyed by all. The birds will dance and fight and play…resteemedraincountry (56)in life • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Mr. Rain Adds Motor to the Grain Mill (photos and video)Though I absolutely LOVE to grind my flour by hand because I enjoy the workout it gives to my arms, as my life gets more and more busy with skirt and apron orders, gardening and preserving foods…resteemedmericanhomestead (65)in homesteading • 7 years agoGetting The HOMESTEAD Ready For WINTER - Wood and Hay!It's time to get ready for winter! In late summer, our attention turns to what needs to be ready for winter and finishing any chores that must be done. Firewood Some things like firewood are a…resteemedmericanhomestead (65)in homesteading • 7 years agoOff Grid Homestead With LOW WATER - NO RAIN In Almost 2 Months!What do you do when there is no rain? When it comes to water, you need to live by P.A.C.E. Primary. Alternate. Contingency. Emergency. Our primary source of water is drying up. So what…resteemedmericanhomestead (65)in homesteading • 7 years agoWater Pump Engine Update! IT RUNS...BUT LEAKS!Two is one and one is none. That is how the saying goes. For things that are really really important, its good to have a backup in case something break. And IT WILL BREAK. So planning ahead, you…resteemedmericanhomestead (65)in dtube • 7 years agoWe Have 34 Jars of Pickled JALEPENOS - Jaimie Packs FIRE IN JARS!Watch We Have 34 Jars of Pickled JALEPENOS - Jaimie Packs FIRE IN JARS! video on DTube VIDEO FOR VIMEO USERS. ENJOY THE VIDEO! This time of year we take advantage of all the produce we can…resteemedmericanhomestead (65)in dtube • 7 years agoSolar Installation and Power On - A Deep Freeze Comes ALIVE on the HOMESTEAD!VIMEO VERSION (in case Dtube doesn't work) We've had this deep freeze lent out to another family for a while and now we are going to put it to work on the homestead. Up until now, we haven't…resteemedthehomeschoolkid (53)in homeschool • 7 years agoI Took My Butterfly Out of My Insect killing Jar To Early so It That It Came Back Too Life!Hello, my name is Joshua. I am the Homeschool Kid. Today, I am going to tell you about a butterfly that came back to life in my insect collection. A while back, I wrote an article about how I…resteemedmericanhomestead (65)in dtube • 7 years agoHomestead Maintenance - A Good Day Is When Nothing BreaksVIMEO USERS (In case Dtube doesn't load) I once asked a guy how his day was going. He looked tired and was moving slow and I expected a response that reflected his demeanor. Instead I got a…resteemedmericanhomestead (65)in dtube • 7 years agoA Small Town County Fair - Have You Ever Been To One?VIMEO VERSION (In case Dtube doesn't load) There is nothing like the feel of a small town. Every year, many towns and communities across America come together near the middle or end of summer…
