It’s official… winter is here, and the snow has arrived! In this episode, I dive into the season by shoveling snow, firing up my new (used) snowmobile for its maiden ride, tackling some chicken coop maintenance and embracing my inner human pack mule.
It’s that time of year again and getting all my ducks in a row before the snow season hits is absolutely essential. Hauling and splitting firewood is still in full swing but I’m almost there… just a little more to go. In this video, I’m also tackling a new project: building a sturdy ladder to safely access…
Winter Chicken Care: How My Flock Survived the Cold I’ve received a lot of questions about my chicken hoop house and how my flock fared through the winter. This season, we faced some brutal temperatures, with the coldest hitting -17°F and regular lows in the single digits and teens. In this video, I’ll answer some of your…
Hey everyone, it’s been a while since I last shared a video with you all! Living off grid has its unique challenges and one of the biggest hurdles has been getting lumber and building materials up to the Mountain Shack without a proper driveway. Over the past few months, I’ve been hauling gear on my…
Winter prep mode is in full swing, and the to do list just keeps growing! As the snow season rolls in, my greenhouse has officially become the go-to storage spot for anything that needs to stay dry. Meanwhile I’ve said goodbye to running water on tap (for now) and I also do some brainstorming on…
Well, it’s official Winter is finally over! It’s been quite the season: chimney fires, vehicle breakdowns, and even a snowmobile casualty. But compared to last year this Winter was a bit more comfortable. A little more space a few extra creature comforts and a lot of lessons learned. Now that spring is here, it’s time…
Winter has finally arrived and I’m thrilled to say I finished the Winter survival cabin just in the nick of time. This little project began about three months ago and while I could only dedicate weekends to it, what started as a simple structure ended up taking longer than expected. The cabin is tucked away…
