challenges on our off grid homestead

Do not forget there are lots of preservation methods that do not need a fridge and freezer. Eggs do not need to be fridged, but once you have put them in the fridge they will not last out of the fridge.

Potatoes. Root veg and apples can all be buried for storage through the winter. Dig a hole that is deep enough so the top is below the frost line. Line the hole with straw, put your veg in and cover with straw and a mound of dirt. The veg will stay fresh for months.

I'm sure you know this but eggs totally don't need to be stored in the fridge unless you insist on washing them after they get laid. I believe they keep for 30 days when not washed.

You should really consider purchasing small to medium sized farm tractor with some implements. This will make your life so much easier!

Never seen such hard work just to have fridge and freezer! Well done there! Love the fact that - you feel more equipped to live and store good foods! ❤❤

Make sure you let those refrigerators breathe. Keep space around them and make sure the area doesn’t overheat. Overheating will bump the energy usage and lead to failure. Love the videos. I would love to be able to do this someday.

I am so grateful for you guys! I'm not really healthy and was a US Marine, so I have a lot of bad memories and flashbacks. You two bring me so much joy. I love your great outlook on life and your infectious laughter. Thanks for all that you do for yourselves, and us...:) Love from San Diego, California!

I love how he can keep a straight face with you being jumping around being funny and adorable. You guys are great ❤

The homestead is becoming better each week. Glad you have the fridge freezer's up and running. Just a thought, furry friends just love making nests behind fridges and freezers...so watch out for that. 🐭🐁

Eggs in a fridge????? They last for 4 to 6 weeks unwashed outside the fridge. Absolutely loving your journey and bumble xxxxery

Here in the States you can cheaply rent or buy out of service Sea Containers (20, 30, 40-foot steal ship containers) that are used to send goods across the sea on ships. We use these on construction sites to store tools and supplies out of the weather. They are rain tight and can be dragged if empty with lockable doors. You guys are doing great and don't lose sight of your 13-month deadline!

Side quest off side quest. Lol. That wind sounds beautiful. I'd like to just stare at the drizzle & wind ❤

🍃 Fridge and freezer yeah! 🤸🏽‍♀️

I absolutely love that you all are doing this. I live in New York City and watching this makes me want to move to the country. Believe it or not! I feel if more people purchased properties and tried to rehab with them, it would be so much better for this planet. You are inspiring. I love this! Great way to spend my Sunday!

It might be quite uncommon, but that’s a very handy solution!!! Summer 2024 in Ireland was on the 27th of July, we had 21.5 C here in the West of West Cork. Oh I forgot, yesterday afternoon I got slightly sunburned on my arms while weeding for some hours.

Invest in a dehydrator! Herbs, any veg and eggs. Eventually meats……it’s a necessity for food storage and truthfully, I prefer it over canning (which I suck balls at) and is so bloody easy

Please make your life a little easier and purchase a used ATV with a trailer to carry heavy loads.

You are so right when you say that one get used to inconvenience…we are entering our third year living in a tiny house (the one on wheels!) 2 parents and a teen in 17m2…with a composting loo too… a bit of a challenge and yet we are enjoying ourselves …mostly living and working outside…we realised how little we need to be happy… keep on the good work.. oh and we too had a temporary storage…it was 8 years ago….😅

Your daughter is funny 😄😋 the apple falls not far from the tree(s). You're very enjoyable and fun to watch. Congratulations on fridge and freezer! It's true that one gets used to inconveniences quickly... and when you receive something "normal" back into your life, it feels like luxury. Sadly, the invers is also true: We get used to good things and blessings quickly as well, and tend to become less grateful... 🙈 It's nice to hear that you feel welcomed and included into the YT community! What a great start you had so far on this channel 🩷 May God continue to bless you

Love you guys, you are working so hard. xxx