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Free Wood Siding for your Homestead

On the off grid homestead; we encourage people to find ways to be frugal and resourceful. Here is one such idea for siding your buildings for FREE.

1) I have a chainsaw mill to make lumber and you can see it run here:

https://www.dontperish.com/various-videos/category/milling-lumber

2) I then used those boards to clap board side the end of our tiny house:

Cost about $10 in gas and oil. (3 to 4 hours time) The cost of the boards would have been $150 to $200 dollars.

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Preparing Is Not Sinful

In my latest teaching audio, I refute the claims that some say;
being prepared is sinful. No, it is not sinful and I show you why in holy scripture. Listen, be blessed and get prepared for the great tribulation to come!

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Rechargeable Fan for Van Dwelling / Homestead Life

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Rechargeable Fan for Van Dwelling / Homestead Life

When you live off grid on a homestead or in van life, air flow becomes critical to stay cool; esp at night to sleep in the humid summer months. I did a post about keeping cool here and we do have some good smaller fans mentioned there:
https://spiritandtruthdiscernment.blogspot.com/2020/04/keep-your-van-cool.html

We have researched, tried and seen different things and I am about to recommend a great product we have bought and now use.

I give you the Makita battery 18 volt fan / DCF model:

It is run on the Makita 18V re-chargeable battery and you can but a AC plug for it too.

It has three settings, a timer and a rotating option. All the speeds blow good volumes of air and the greatest feature is it lasts 18 hours on low and about 8 on high. It is a good quality fan with a 3 year warranty as well. (about $80 plus a battery and charger)

We went with it because I already had the Makita battery chainsaw that came with 4 batteries and a charger. Plus I knew the great quality of Makita products and this fan does not disappoint. We will use it daily and nightly in our van life as well as on the homestead in winter to move wood stove air around.

Now we always have fresh batteries ready and we charge up when we run the generator for like 1 hour a day. It is a great system for us. Keep in mind this fan can be used if you run your own business like painting and it can then, make you money.

Note:
There are ways to "make money online" and then you get items like this for free. We know cause we do it, do your own research!

I know it is a good size investment at close to $200 for the fan battery and a charger. We consider it a investment and all the money we save living off grid and so small and simple; by far it covers the cost of a few needed items. Plus it keeps us out in the world to reach the lost. (it gets hot in a van)

I hope you consider getting other Makita products like a cordless drill, grinder, sawzal and you will get more batteries to use with all the tools.
Rating:
We would give this a 5 out of 5 and all that is left to see is if it lasts? But with a 3 year warranty, I am not worried at all.

Check it out and see if it is a fit for your needs?

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Wood Heat Homesteads

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Wood Heat

There is little in the homestead life that is more satisfying or brings contentment then wood heat and a full wood bin. This type of heat is deep and it is so useful for many things. (buying it an get pricey) If you have trees to cut firewood or can get it free or cheap, I encourage you go the wood heat route for many reasons.

1) is is a constant excellent heat source that does not stop when the power goes out and it gives you great freedom.

2) you can cook, dry clothes and even dry your food with it

3) it is simple, local, natural and will help you be self sufficient on your land

4) it forces you to plan ahead, have wood cut / seasoned and it is great exercise each year.

5) by far it is a better heat source then propane or electric and much cheaper if you have land with trees.

You will of course need a wood stove and depending in the size of your home you must choose a style accordingly. We have had great results with this type stove in the smaller size.

They run from $500 to $1200 now but we found all of ours for about $250 each used.

Caution: wood stoves can be dangerous if you do not use them correctly. Make sure you get good advice from others who know them and always be cautious. (many homes are burned down by wood heat and it is "usually" operator error not the stoves fault at all)

That's about it.

Do your research, get yourself a stove then enjoy your coffee and hot soup right off the wood stove on a cold winter homestead day!

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Homestead Chainsaws

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Homestead Chainsaw's...a Must!

If you homestead and can either have land with lots of trees to cut for wood or if you can get logs free or cheap to cut up, you need a good chainsaw. I have used saws my whole life and I was a chainsaw carver for about 5 years so, I know a bit about them. The following are some basic tips for you but first.....

Warning!!!! Chainsaws are deadly dangerous so get some training in safety gear and how to them correctly at the start or you may be missing some fingers or worse yet, end your life. And NEVER EVER cut down big trees yourself ....until.... you have had some training from a person well versed at it.

Heating your homestead with wood is a great way to be independent and save money as well. And there is no better eat source then wood for comfort on a cold day. Moving on to the chainsaws available, there are many brands. I have always had good history with Jonsred and Stihl saws. (Mikita electric saws are awesome)

Here is some basic tips for getting a homestead saw:

1) do not buy a cheap saw, get a quality one that will last. ( $250 to 600 buys a good new saw / I am not big into used saws myself either )

2) get one that is sized to the wood you will cut as big logs need a bigger saw ( 14 inch bar on up to 48 inch or more )

3) learn to sharpen your own chains with a hand file as it saves money and gives you freedom in the woods

4) keep your saw clean and use fresh gas always

5) get a log lifter as it really aids in cutting wood on the ground

6) If you have never cut with saws before always have someone around in case you get hurt.

7) any wood over say 4 to 5 inches in diameter spit it as it will dry faster.

8) buy some extra chains to have on hand

9) get anti vibration gloves they help as saws really beat up your arms and hands and put some stabil in your gas / chainsaw if you wont use it for months on end

10) a electric battery saw may be a good starter so you get the feel of cutting with a chainsaw. I highly recommend this one as I have used it for many years:

There you have my basic tips on chainsaws for a homestead. Get cutting, stay warn and be SAFE!!!!!

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Rain Water Collecting on the Homestead

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Rain Water Collecting

Water is critical on a homestead so many people will catch rain water to use it for gardens, bathing or even drinking if you filter it first. There are many ways to catch it like via barrels.

You can make a simple 1 barrel system like this:

Some people use multi barrels like this:

And others make very large collection systems like this:

Most times the system is tied to the gutters on your home and it fills the barrels up whenever it rains. Then you have a spout on the side of the barrel to access it for your use. You can also choose to use large square or round tanks as well but; 55 gallon barrels are nice as they are small and easy to use and move. If you look locally, often people sell them after they have been used for soap or foods and they are often around $15 a barrel.

No, matter what you choose, catching rain water can really help your homestead in many ways. You should consider it.

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Homestead Tool Box Basics

Tool Box Basics

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A simple tool box can help you do much, read on!

You are going to laugh at brother Jim but; here comes some honesty. I remember many years ago how a simple tool box inspired me to keep going. Let me explain and keep in mind, this was long before I was a follower of Jesus and He inspires me today.

While I was raised in the country and I lived off grid at age 18 and loved it; some how I found myself around 30, divorced and in big debt, living in a condo in a very crowded suburban area. I hated it!!! I was longing for the simple rural life but knew there was no way I could do it, right then. But I had a great hope of getting back to it one day so I started to plan. With so much against me and not sure where I should start, I decided a first step was to get a tool box and begin building up my tools I would one day need on a homestead or in van life. It was a dream I started to pursue. I had no money back then but each month I would add to the various tools, I would need and more importantly, I began to do little projects to learn how to use them. I did projects and honed my skills ( my dad taught me a lot of handy man ways for sure ) When ever I would get down about my life or the area I lived, I would just keep thinking, one day it will all change, if I worked my plan. ( I was also getting debt free and such ) Funny thing, that little tool box sitting in my living room on the self was a small way that kept reminding me of the goals / the plan I had. (today it is God's spirit and the Word of God that drives me on)
I can thankfully report that we are today on a awesome peaceful off grid homestead in Missouri and in the van dwelling life (debt free) Yes, I have many more tools and I do a lot of projects but it all started with my little tool box and a plan. That is my little inspiration for the day! (Note: I just tossed that little old tool box out after almost 30 years of use)

So what do you need in a good tool box of your own?

Honestly, I cant tell you exactly as I do not know what you will be working? Here is a short list to start and you can build on it over time:

Hammers, screw drivers, wrenches, ele tape, ty raps, pliers, scissors, ratchet/sockets, chisels, razor knives, screws, nails and wire, measuring tape etc etc (eventually you will want to add some power tools but that is another post)

Just get a small tool box and add some basics to it. Then strive to learn how to do stuff often and you will see your needs and can add as you go. There are lots of projects you can start even in a condo (I did) to help you learn and be more self reliant.

Get started now, do not delay!

I hope my short story helps you? (most important is to repent and know Christ/see the gospel below)

Do not discount small things in life that can spur you on, as they can be great tools.

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