New: homesteadAll contentburnbotkrblurtactifitzzangamesburnpostr2cornellinstablurtcurationblurtgermanbeblurtphotographyfrankbaconblurtafricablurtlatamjapanblurthispanoblurtindiablurtblockHotTrendingNewDAppsuthus2k in blurtit • 5 months agoWhat do I do with extra tomatoes?I figure there are 2 camps among tomato growers: Those that can whatever they grow. Those who try to give away what they can't use. I want to keep all that I grow, but I don't grow…brianphobos in homestead • 5 months agoOwner Financed Bug Out Property In Missouri With PondI tripped across this company on YouTube and they have a lot of videos on various properties they are listing and they are offering financing which in some respects could be a huge thing if you…leifasaur in blurt-192372 • 6 months agoA very exciting step in our livesFor some time now it has been our dream to get a little land in the mountains and to start our farm and homestead. We already own a little bit of land in the north of Ghana but it is only one acre…leifasaur in blurt-192372 • 7 months agoMy Exploration into AI Generated Images: Part 1(Generated by my prompt ChatGTP 4.0 Dall-E) Transparency message: These are AI generated images. I am not trying to pass off creation of these images by any artistic feat I am just curating…jeffjagoe in actifit • 7 months agoMy Actifit Report Card: April 12, 2024Yesterday I logged 8,686 steps on @actifit, roughly 1,400 steps shy of my daily 10K step goal. In the morning I woke up and received a package of French black copper Maran chicks. I only ordered 5…smithlabs in prepping • 10 months agoSome common mistakes preppers make, and how we fix it!I have noticed several mistakes that seem to keep recurring in the prepper community. So I decided to post on these problems; and offer an explanation of why they are a mistake, IMHO! First a…smithlabs in prepping • 10 months agoSometimes things just fall into place....Some things just need to happen to get moved out to the homestead permanently. I need to be able to mill some trees into lumber, so I can use them in some of the homestead construction. I lost a 3…mulia12 in homestead • 11 months agoPut up a tent next to the house to shelter the chickens so they don't get wet when it rainsHello friends, how are you today? I hope we are fine, of course for the friends here who are always active with me. Coincidentally, today the weather is very sunny after being hit by rain two nights…smithlabs in diy • 11 months agoThere was a limb down on my Son's house...so we removed it!My Son bought a house to rent, about 90 miles away from here; because he could pay cash for it! He intends to rent it, but with all of low cost properties, it needs a lot of repair. We got a call…smithlabs in diy • last yearSometimes it becomes necessary to kill a tree, here's how to do it!This tree was growing between two houses, and we hired it removed. But they left a 14 foot tall stump, trying to get extra cash for removing that too! It is still 3 foot diameter, and began growing…jeffjagoe in animals • last yearLittle Fluff Falling Asleep in the Palm of My Hand - Black Copper Maran Chicks - A Growing FlockRecently I acquired four Black Copper Maran baby chicks. Black Copper Marans are known to produce some of the finest, dark brown eggs of all chicken species. They will make a lovely addition to my…smithlabs in prepping • last yearThe largest single lack most preppers miss.Prepping has become a way of life to some, and a hobby to others. A majority of those prepping seem to have a blind area, that needs to be covered! I asked my Sister what she would do for a deep…brianphobos in pawpaw • last yearPaw Paw Tree (The Indiana Banana)The Paw Paws are getting ripe. They are kind of a weird situation because with Bananas or Mangos I can eat tons of them but with these 1 is enough. Its hard to describe. That's likely another…smithlabs in prepping • last yearA surprising fact about prepping, and first aid kits.I learned something from my sister on first aid kits recently, when I sent her this: She showed me her first aid kit, and it had; Band-Aids, triple anti biotic ointment, decongestant, and…smithlabs in prepping • 2 years agoWhen prepping redundancy comes along at a significant discount, grab it with both hands, ASAP!When I run across a really good prepping deal, it gets my attention, but when I find two in the same day.... I bought them both; I have enough radios to set up the network we need out on…smithlabs in prepper • 2 years agoSome prepping thoughts on communications.Fighting internet problems recently made me think about communications after SHTF! My planning includes linking four family homesteads to enhance survival for all. Realizing that cell phones, and…leifasaur in blurtafrica • 2 years agoThe Harvest of a Cassava Root photo seriesIn my last post I posted a few pictures of a cassava I harvested. In other parts of the world it may be known as manioc. It is a tuber root that is used for a number of things. It can be…baah in blurt • 2 years agoThe popular Berkey Water Filter is a Complete SCAM!This will be very distressing news for anyone who uses or used this, please share and spread this news! Use Reverse Osmosis or Distillation! Look up DIY distillation.smithlabs in photography • 2 years agoI had a supervisor out at the homestead last trip.While I was working at the homestead, I disturbed a couple of deer sleeping by my container. They apparently called Momma, and she came to watch me. I noticed her at about 75 yards: Better…smithlabs in diy • 2 years agoSecuring the Gator with a hidden switch.First, if you aren't sure what you're doing; don't try this modification! But if you are good with a meter, and want extra security for your equipment; this is how to do it. This is being done on…
