Her Idea Homestead
Her Idea Homestead
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Rookie Renders: Turning Pork Fat into Gourmet Lard
Watching @HomesteadingFamily I came to understand that fat is very important for the homestead. Butter is precious, but lard is abundant. Since I plan to have pigs on my homestead, I decided to start rendering lard now. Come join me as I do this task for the first time.
Homesteading Family's lard rendering videos:
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Видео

Excavating the Foundation for our Off-Grid Cabin
Просмотров 209Месяц назад
Watch as we excavate the foundation for our off-grid cabin! Our excavator digs trenches to prepare the site for building our dream cabin in the wilderness. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): uppbeat.io/t/yeti-music/childhood-sweethearts License code: HUXEKBR85BGTSTTK Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): uppbeat.io/t/oliver-massa/weekend-chores License code: SQB1YPGO46XK7ZPF
Foundation Mistakes You Have to Avoid
Просмотров 61Месяц назад
Brock and I did everything wrong when we laid out the foundation for our cabin. Follow along to see what we did wrong and what I think we should have done instead. #homestead #building #layout #diy #foundation #laserlevel Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): uppbeat.io/t/yeti-music/childhood-sweethearts License code: HUXEKBR85BGTSTTK Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): uppbeat.io/t/a...
From Overgrown to Open Space | Our Build Site is Finally Cleared!
Просмотров 56Месяц назад
In 2022, Brock and I bought land in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We bought that land unseen. The next year, I began to clear that land for my new homestead. We had challenges and victories and even had to hire out some of the work. But the build site finally got cleared. I have lots of videos from 2023 showing that work. And this is the final result. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!)...
Putting it all together | Finishing the Dress
Просмотров 83 месяца назад
In the previous videos in this series, we learned to read a pattern, prepare the fabric, cut the pieces, and transfer the pattern markings. Then we assembled the bodice and the skirt. In this video, we are putting it all together. The skirt and bodice will be attached. We'll add a zipper and sew in the lining. There is a lot of hand stitching in this video. It was a lot of work. Still, the end ...
Making the Skirt for a Child's Dress
Просмотров 563 месяца назад
We've been working on sewing a purple satin Easter dress for my 6-year-old granddaughter. So far, we've learned to read and prepare the pattern; prepare, cut and mark the fabric; and assemble a sleeveless bodice with a full lining. In this video, we are sewing together the underskirt and overskirt on my antique Singer treadle sewing machine. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): uppbeat.io/...
How to Plant Green Beans
Просмотров 823 месяца назад
Green beans are the easiest vegetable to grow. Simply loosen your soil, plant them an inch deep and 3 inches apart, water them in and let God do the rest. If they are a pole bean, give them something to climb. It's so easy, a child could do it. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: NVYCSJGOHQGSK1RA
Making Insane DIY Electric Fence Insulators
Просмотров 2643 месяца назад
Making Insane DIY Electric Fence Insulators
Assembling the Bodice of a Child's Dress
Просмотров 274 месяца назад
Assembling the Bodice of a Child's Dress
Essential Sewing Skills 3 |Transferring the Markings
Просмотров 565 месяцев назад
Essential Sewing Skills 3 |Transferring the Markings
Essential Sewing Skills Part 2 | Cutting the Fabric
Просмотров 565 месяцев назад
Essential Sewing Skills Part 2 | Cutting the Fabric
Busting Pallets | What is the best way?
Просмотров 1545 месяцев назад
Busting Pallets | What is the best way?
Essential Sewing Skills | Preparing a pattern for sewing.
Просмотров 576 месяцев назад
Essential Sewing Skills | Preparing a pattern for sewing.
Get Your Cast Iron Nearly Non-Stick Now!
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Get Your Cast Iron Nearly Non-Stick Now!
Can your garden survive a drought?
Просмотров 1346 месяцев назад
Can your garden survive a drought?
Mastering Urban Gardening: The Dream vs. Reality
Просмотров 1256 месяцев назад
Mastering Urban Gardening: The Dream vs. Reality
He says he's done knocking down trees
Просмотров 707 месяцев назад
He says he's done knocking down trees
August 24 Bulldozing the driveway and a little drone footage
Просмотров 1867 месяцев назад
August 24 Bulldozing the driveway and a little drone footage
It's never too late to start homesteading
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.7 месяцев назад
It's never too late to start homesteading
Grubbing the driveway, a close call, and property lines
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Grubbing the driveway, a close call, and property lines
Could you live in this cabin? Or is it too TINY?
Просмотров 1677 месяцев назад
Could you live in this cabin? Or is it too TINY?
Excavator spreading the driveway August 23
Просмотров 4687 месяцев назад
Excavator spreading the driveway August 23
Truckloads of Dirt August 16-22, 2023
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Truckloads of Dirt August 16-22, 2023
August 11 Excavation Begins
Просмотров 828 месяцев назад
August 11 Excavation Begins
Aug 1 to 9 Houghton to Hornets
Просмотров 918 месяцев назад
Aug 1 to 9 Houghton to Hornets
The slowest way to burn brush | July 31, 2023
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The slowest way to burn brush | July 31, 2023
Making Progress Clearing Land with Family |July 29, 2023
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Making Progress Clearing Land with Family |July 29, 2023
Escaping the store-bought trap: Making mouthwatering tomato sauce at home
Просмотров 1819 месяцев назад
Escaping the store-bought trap: Making mouthwatering tomato sauce at home
It's great to have help from family! | July 25 to 28 | Her Idea
Просмотров 10410 месяцев назад
It's great to have help from family! | July 25 to 28 | Her Idea
Happy is the person who fears the Lord.
Просмотров 2110 месяцев назад
Happy is the person who fears the Lord.

Комментарии

  • @raymondpalacios3032
    @raymondpalacios3032 2 месяца назад

    Nice. Yesterday, I ordered a 12 cubic feet TK. Should have it soon. Any recommendations for a walk behind tamper?

    • @herideahomestead
      @herideahomestead Месяц назад

      Unfortunately, no. We rented this monster. Didn't need to tamp before we pored because we were on hardpan. We hired contractors to backfill our trenches and they brought their own machines.

  • @anjou6497
    @anjou6497 2 месяца назад

    Yes . 😊🧡🌿

  • @lorrainez5190
    @lorrainez5190 2 месяца назад

    A toilet and a sink.

  • @kingskettle5270
    @kingskettle5270 2 месяца назад

    Nice Mel

  • @herideahomestead
    @herideahomestead 2 месяца назад

    Not afraid to get dirty.

  • @herideahomestead
    @herideahomestead 2 месяца назад

    Thank you. 😊

  • @justadad007
    @justadad007 2 месяца назад

    She is so strong ❤

  • @BSKI05
    @BSKI05 2 месяца назад

    WHEN YOU SEE IT!! Omg 😅

  • @eldrichdruid
    @eldrichdruid 2 месяца назад

    I was about to say damn that guy has bigger boobs than me then realized she also works outside like me 😂😂

  • @kingskettle5270
    @kingskettle5270 2 месяца назад

    Awesome ❤

  • @marieblanchard4417
    @marieblanchard4417 3 месяца назад

    Good deal, cant wait till u post them installed

    • @herideahomestead
      @herideahomestead 3 месяца назад

      You and me both! Unfortunately, the tiny cabin had to be put on hold. We are putting in the foundation for the house this summer. The tiny cabin will wait until next summer.

  • @marieblanchard4417
    @marieblanchard4417 3 месяца назад

    This is beautiful

  • @kingskettle5270
    @kingskettle5270 3 месяца назад

    ❤ awesome lots done

    • @herideahomestead
      @herideahomestead 3 месяца назад

      Yes. We learned how to use a laser level (aka transit?) Tomorrow we plan to put up the electric fence for the dogs and start building the outhouse while we wait for the contractor to dig the holes

    • @kingskettle5270
      @kingskettle5270 3 месяца назад

      That's what's up

    • @marieblanchard4417
      @marieblanchard4417 3 месяца назад

      Awesome 🎉

  • @wadehamlin
    @wadehamlin 3 месяца назад

    Do you have crutches?

    • @herideahomestead
      @herideahomestead 3 месяца назад

      I do, but it's hard to use them while carrying anything. Also, one broke and we just got it fixed.

    • @wadehamlin
      @wadehamlin 3 месяца назад

      @@herideahomestead How did you break your crutch?

    • @wadehamlin
      @wadehamlin 3 месяца назад

      Are you non weight bearing? I hope you crutch around.

    • @herideahomestead
      @herideahomestead 2 месяца назад

      The wingnut on the handle came loose. The crutch is fixed now. I broke my foot walking. It is the same fracture long distance runners get.

    • @wadehamlin
      @wadehamlin 2 месяца назад

      @@herideahomestead Hope you are getting better. Are you still on crutches?

  • @lucyalderman422
    @lucyalderman422 3 месяца назад

    I was watching on my ipad and the comments where visiable but where going to quickly for me to read

    • @herideahomestead
      @herideahomestead 3 месяца назад

      I will keep that in mind with the next one. Thank you.

  • @lucyalderman422
    @lucyalderman422 3 месяца назад

    The printed comments are not on the screen for me to read

    • @herideahomestead
      @herideahomestead 3 месяца назад

      Hi Lucy. Thanks for your comment. What device are you watching on? I just watched this video on my TV, on my laptop, and on my phone in vertical and horizontal positions. The comments are not cut off on any of my screens. I did notice, though, that I am able to zoom in on the video using my phone. If I do that, it cuts off the edges of the picture. Is it possible you zoomed in and didn't pull the video back out?

  • @LeoWisconsinson
    @LeoWisconsinson 5 месяцев назад

    Sell the others for $100! Thats likely still a huge huge deal so you get to help someone else out because you have good searching skills. That deserves some free windows!

    • @herideahomestead
      @herideahomestead 5 месяцев назад

      We are considering selling the extra windows. 😊

  • @APYouTube11
    @APYouTube11 5 месяцев назад

    Awesome!! That’s so cool to see!! Hope your harvest is a success and delicious! Thanks for sharing!

  • @thijswauters4920
    @thijswauters4920 5 месяцев назад

    A quick tip: cover the green asparagus up with soil or leaves and wait for them to come above the surface again. That way, you will have bigger asparagus to harvest!

  • @OverworkedPostalEmployee
    @OverworkedPostalEmployee 5 месяцев назад

    I can so relate to your struggles. I like your T-shirt as well.

  • @herideahomestead
    @herideahomestead 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the time stamp. I really need to learn how to make chapters.

  • @mrcryptozoic817
    @mrcryptozoic817 6 месяцев назад

    I agree. I've got two: an 8" one I've had since 1990 and got a new 10" recently. Food in the 8" one never sticks. The 10" one always did. So I sanded it smooth on the inside AND outside bottom (because I didn't want it scratching my induction cook top). Then seasoned it with canola oil (which polymerizes easily). You used butter (traditional) but actually the canola oil is better for the seasoning purpose.

    • @herideahomestead
      @herideahomestead 6 месяцев назад

      I'll keep that in mind. We don't cook with seed oils at home, but there wouldn't be any harm in using it for an initial seasoning.

  • @myboringdesktop
    @myboringdesktop 6 месяцев назад

    Skip to 1:42 ...

  • @Steve-yo4ld
    @Steve-yo4ld 6 месяцев назад

    Just eggs stick!😢 I do 90+% of my cooking in a cast iron skillet! The U.P. is absolutely beautiful. Thanks for the video!✌️

  • @kingskettle5270
    @kingskettle5270 6 месяцев назад

    Hey Mel you said you got a timer on the faucet why don't you hook something up to where it comes through all the garden beds and allows you to have a timer on that as well so you can shut it off after just a few minutes of running and that way you still have all of your plants and everything your garden all watered without having to worry about it as long as you have electricity it'll do what needs to be done it'll water your stuff

    • @herideahomestead
      @herideahomestead 6 месяцев назад

      That will work here in Washington. We do have a timer and I can hook up all the garden beds with hoses. That won't help in Michigan where we won't have a pressurized water supply. We will have a shallow well with a hand pump.

  • @tomeubank3625
    @tomeubank3625 7 месяцев назад

    Calindar

  • @haardinc
    @haardinc 7 месяцев назад

    Not interested

    • @herideahomestead
      @herideahomestead 7 месяцев назад

      So much so that you couldn't resist commenting. 😂

  • @roberthutchison7806
    @roberthutchison7806 7 месяцев назад

    Hey boss why is the excavator smoking real bad should I just keep working

  • @kingskettle5270
    @kingskettle5270 7 месяцев назад

    Hey that's where I had my house

  • @kingskettle5270
    @kingskettle5270 7 месяцев назад

    I'm jealous that's a gorgeous looking cabin

    • @herideahomestead
      @herideahomestead 6 месяцев назад

      Next time you visit me in the U.P. we can rent a couple cabins for a night. The campground is in Crystal Falls.

  • @kingskettle5270
    @kingskettle5270 7 месяцев назад

    I have a lot to learn

    • @herideahomestead
      @herideahomestead 7 месяцев назад

      We all do, @kingskettle5270 ! But it is worth the effort. And we can start learning right where we are. Why not try putting in a container garden right there where you live? I have a garden video coming out next week. Be sure to watch it and see where I went wrong...and right!

  • @kingskettle5270
    @kingskettle5270 7 месяцев назад

    The best footage is you recording and not getting run over

  • @eprohoda
    @eprohoda 7 месяцев назад

    Her, thanks! beautiful videoo-work,🙃

  • @RB-fw4zj
    @RB-fw4zj 7 месяцев назад

    So encouraging. I already know many of the skills for being independent and have always said my happy place would be 50 acres with a house in the middle of it. None the less, life has kept me in the subdivision, albeit a 2.5 acre lot. I may have space but it's WAY too steep and wooded to do much. I have a small raised bed garden area and plan to create more simple terraces this spring. I built a greenhouse in the back yard and my family lives nearby, so I have chickens and a large garden there. I can and preserve everything I can grow. I already heat with wood and cut all my own firewood, so that's not a problem. Luckily, my son desperately wants to be a farmer and due to some disabilities, will most likely need me near by. We might eventually create a joint venture where he can do the harder tasks and I can provide the know how, financial backing and support work. It's a dream in the works that may take another 5-10 years to materialize upon which I'll be close to 60 but one can never stop dreaming. Thanks for helping those of us not in our 20's keep the dream alive.

    • @herideahomestead
      @herideahomestead 7 месяцев назад

      That sounds like a great idea! To share the dream and the work with your son would make it all the more rewarding.

  • @lorimatalon6164
    @lorimatalon6164 7 месяцев назад

    I can really understand you. I compromise also about a house, a lifestyle...

    • @herideahomestead
      @herideahomestead 7 месяцев назад

      We do compromise, but in the end, it's about sharing our lives with our spouse. It wouldn't be the same all alone.

  • @myberryownhomestead764
    @myberryownhomestead764 7 месяцев назад

    I started my 3 acre homestead 4 years ago, I’m now 60 yrs old and have gotten a lot done on my homestead but still have a lot more I wanna do!! Oh and I’m doing it all by myself with help from my son every now and then!

  • @vn3593
    @vn3593 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the encouragement. Glad you are living your dream🙂

  • @peggywood6215
    @peggywood6215 7 месяцев назад

    Go you!😍 I am excited for more content! 💚🙏💚

    • @herideahomestead
      @herideahomestead 6 месяцев назад

      Me too!! Just waiting for a flash drive from my contractor. He has loads of video for me from inside the excavator and bulkdozer.

  • @Dymy135
    @Dymy135 7 месяцев назад

    That’s really real life meaning something to wake up for With no material to buy and waste money. And grow what hashem ( god) give us free. Just make effort. And hashem will provide everything

  • @user-pt9ms7uq6m
    @user-pt9ms7uq6m 7 месяцев назад

    I think you should do this over again and then show the inside of the cabin, people would enjoy that and you might get more subscribers, not showing the inside is disappointing

    • @herideahomestead
      @herideahomestead 7 месяцев назад

      Thank you for the feedback. I may do just that next summer while I am back in Michigan.

  • @user-pt9ms7uq6m
    @user-pt9ms7uq6m 7 месяцев назад

    I hope the best for you!

  • @cherylcarlson3315
    @cherylcarlson3315 7 месяцев назад

    Good luck. I did .5 ac with dogs, cats, hens, goats while homeschooling 2 kids and working. You are going to need to learn a whole lot of skills!! First lesson is vet wrap is great , keep tetanus shot up to date, have good boots.

    • @herideahomestead
      @herideahomestead 7 месяцев назад

      Can you recommend a good brand or style of boots?

    • @cherylcarlson3315
      @cherylcarlson3315 7 месяцев назад

      @@herideahomestead You have to decide if need water or cold protection, how heavy you can walk in, how much you want to spend. I liked Redwing as very many styles.Definitely get steel toed. I think men's boots are considerably cheaper than womens still. Be aware that some boots will fit foot well but be loose at ankles, may need to be creative with long cuffed thick socks folded to get better fit. Cheap rubber pullons by the door are good for "OH Bleep" moments as it is always rainy and slippery...always

  • @Yeakerr
    @Yeakerr 7 месяцев назад

    Make sure it's not on the DNRs wetland maps they will make you pay penalty and possibly remove road.

    • @herideahomestead
      @herideahomestead 7 месяцев назад

      That is actually one of the first things we checked. We intend to get permits whenever necessary, so we called the DNR and got it cleared. It's not a listed wetland. It's just wet land.

    • @Yeakerr
      @Yeakerr 7 месяцев назад

      @herideahomestead your lucky I had to pay 500.00 for a permit to fix a road that went through a wetland on my property.and the road has been on areil maps and used for over 80 years .

  • @lospereye
    @lospereye 7 месяцев назад

    The Little House on the Prairie series was actually one of my favorite book series growing up and I still love it

  • @Burago2k
    @Burago2k 7 месяцев назад

    American trucks so often have too much tires, quite a waste when they are not needed at all.

  • @rickylong2768
    @rickylong2768 8 месяцев назад

    I'm sorry that's not gravel that's dirt with rocks

    • @herideahomestead
      @herideahomestead 8 месяцев назад

      You're absolutely right. I think I keep saying gravel because that is what I originally thought I was getting. What I got, because we needed to build up the area and because money was a huge factor for that quarter mile long driveway, was something called "pit run". Pit run is....dirt with a bunch of rocks. Exactly as it is dug out of the pit without any screening or sifting or anything. It works, though, and will be great for my off-grid homestead.

  • @Kari_Roberts
    @Kari_Roberts 8 месяцев назад

    So inspirational! Can't wait to start working on our property!

  • @kingskettle5270
    @kingskettle5270 8 месяцев назад

    At least you made it