by Texas Homesteader ~
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Now that we have our underground storm shelter installed, what should we stock in it? Here’s what we decided would be stocked (and what WOULDN’T) in our shelter and why.
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How do you stay warm when the power goes out? What about keeping water pipes from freezing? Protecting septic lines? Are generators, propane grills or gas stovetops good to use for heat in the home? Here are a few tips for keeping warm in winter’s freezing temps when the power goes out.
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May is typically a great month for veggie gardening in NE Texas. In May the temps usually haven’t heated up too drastically. And in a normal year there’s still spring rains swinging through each week so you don’t typically have to struggle quite as much with your garden maintenance workload.
C’mon and walk with me through the garden & let’s see what’s “growing” on these days.
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I needed an easy way of tracking rainfall. Making notes on a calendar doesn’t work for me.
But this Homestead Hack assures I’ll be able to easily document and track our rainfall throughout the year.
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Emergency preparedness for any situation is a good thing in my book. I especially plan about how to keep our homestead going when we lose electricity.
Times such as hurricane season when I see on the news all the devastation suffered by those in the storm’s path, it brings preparedness once again to the front of my thoughts. You too?
by Texas Homesteader ~
Our fellow Texans to the south of us on the Gulf Coast really took a lashing when hurricane Harvey came to shore. He powered to shore at 9:45 Friday evening as a monstrous Category 4 hurricane just northeast of Corpus Christi. It looks like Rockport, TX took a direct hit. Texas Governor Greg Abbott said that his primary concern remains “dramatic flooding” as the storm treks slowly inland. Homes & business are completely destroyed, electricity is out for thousands. Many roads are impassible and damage is severe.
But Harvey doesn’t know you don’t mess with TEXAS. We’re all one big family and we’ll band together to get through it…
If you’d like to help show your love to those affected by Hurricane Harvey you can donate through the American Red Cross . At their site you can also find out where to give blood or volunteer.
~TxH~
