Today I share a couple of reviews of my top four books, and how they have been useful to me so far. These are also four books that I would happily recommend to anyone starting out on the homesteading journey.
Books to Inspire Your Off-Grid Journey
Progress Update on My Off-Grid Projects
Today I share an update on the significant progress made over the past months transforming a shed into an off-grid home. Key projects include power and water installation, insulation, heating, and plans for plumbing, showcasing a rewarding DIY journey filled with lessons learned.
Step-by-Step Guide to Brewing Hard Apple Cider
The author shares updates on various homesteading projects, including window repairs, winter gardening preparations, and a home brewing venture focused on hard apple cider. Equipment and instructions for cider-making are outlined in detail. Additional projects like solar installation, garden revival, and acquiring a second-hand vehicle are also discussed, highlighting the homesteader's journey.
Transforming My Property: Road Clearing and Shed Plans
Today, I share exciting news: I received approval to build a shed on my property. And I talk about how I have cleared the driveway to allow access for the larger construction vehicles.
Homemade cleaning Products
In this post, I share some quick and easy DIY recipes for environmentally friendly cleaning products, highlighting the importance of sustainability as they transition to a self-sufficient lifestyle.
How to Potato storage bin D.I.Y
In todays post, I talk about how and why you should store your spuds properly. I even share some plans that would allow you to make your own potato hopper/bin. I also give a brief update and introduce my new dog, Natasha.
Starting my urban homestead
Today, I share my plan for starting my urban homestead and what I hope to achieve with it. I also share some key factors that need consideration when getting your urban homestead off the ground.
Easy home made soap
In my latest post, I briefly touch on life in southern Tasmania as the seasons change. And I share a great recipe for making your own soap at home, that is so easy to make, that anyone could do it. I also throw in a great tip to help source some cheaper ingredients.
Digging your backyard veggie garden
In this post, the author reflects on their garden and ongoing projects. They highlight challenges in gardening and share their experiences preparing and planting new garden beds, as well as their plans for future experiments. The post also hints at upcoming content on seed recovery and maintenance.
A skill worth honing!
The post discusses the author's plans for summer in Vancouver, their thoughts on knife sharpening, and the benefits of maintaining a sharp knife. It covers three methods of sharpening knives and details how to use a whetstone. The author emphasizes the importance of knife safety and care.
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