Category: Planning
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Ice Storm Power Outage: Why Our Solar Generator Earned Its Keep
When the ice storm rolled through and knocked our power out for several days, it wasn’t just inconvenient — it was one of those moments that really shows you what you’re prepared for… and what you’re not. Out here on our semi-homesteading journey, we’re not off-grid, but we also don’t like being completely dependent on Read more
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Semi Homestead Fall/Winter Maintenance – Outdoors
Howdy, fellow Semi Homesteaders! Kyle here. I just finished mowing a little while ago and was cleaning off the mower when I began to think about fall and what all I will need to do in the coming weeks. Now, as much as Missy loves those “crisp fall nights” – she’s probably already brewing up Read more
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Planning Our Barndominium
Waaaaaay back in the 1990s, Missy and I traveled to a family event in Texas. We weren’t far in when we started noticing metal buildings… metal buildings being used as HOUSES! They can be seen everywhere now but back then, they hadn’t made it to Tennessee yet, at least not to our area.They were AWESOME! Read more
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From Dreams to Dirt: Starting Our Semi-Homestead Adventure
Building Our Dream: The Excitement and Challenges of Starting From Scratch Hello There! Big changes are happening, and I can’t wait to share them with you! As we transition from Cook It For 2 to Semi-Homesteaders: Dirt, Dishes, & Dreams, Kyle and I are stepping into an entirely new adventure—building our own home and creating Read more