The Homestead

The homestead has came a long way since we first started thinking of it. After years of working and learning, we decided to make the move. We left good jobs, with enough money in the bank to buy a small piece of property and build a shelter. We found just the right spot, at least one we both agreed on, and settled down. After several months of living in a tent, we finally had the first building to a point it could be occupied. We had a roof, a floor and tarp walls. The well was in and there was finally electric to the place. It was such an exciting moment to turn on a faucet and see good, clear, safe water flow into a bucket.


Work continued on the building, siding was installed, interior walls went up, electrical was roughed in as well as the plumbing for the kitchen and the long awaited bathroom. I remembered the outhouse runs from my younger days, but I don't seem to remember it quite the same now that I'm older.


Work continued, and the house took shape. We wound up with an appartment that has 768 sq ft. It consist of a bedroom, livingroom/kitchen combo, bathroom, utility room and a small pantry. It is real cozy and easy to heat with our wood fired cook stove.







Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Sept 5, 2011

It was a beautiful day today. I worked up a material list for the house, and rebuilt one of the wood stoves. The Lil' House heater needed a new fire box in it. That was a challenge. I hope I never have to change another one. I need to pick up new bolts tomorrow as the old ones all broke trying to get them out. It's off to the Dr's in the morning, then by the lumber yard and hardware store. Don't know if Claygirl needs anything from town or not, but am sure if she does I will get the list.
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