Howies Homestead - An Engineer's View of Homesteading and Getting off the Grid
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I try to update and keep it as current as possible, therefore, it is considered a work in progress
Feel free to look around and of course, don't hesitate to comment.
Please ignore the dust and have fun.

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Construction, Excavation, General

Dial 811 – Utility Location Service

April 24, 2017 by howie No Comments
It goes without saying that being prepared helps prevent unneeded pain, delays and expense.   From prior first hand experience, I know that it is always good to call a Utility...
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Join The Mailing List

March 10, 2017 by howie No Comments
Howie's Homestead has  its own email list  (Twitter, Instagram and Facebook are coming soon), so be sure to sign up there to receive updates on projects, announcements, special events and...
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How To, Water

The Red Pump House – An evolving vision of a shed

March 9, 2017 by howie 1 Comment
This is not your ordinary shed! Everyone knows how to build a basic shed so I am not going to bore you with detailed instructions on how to build one.  ...
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Construction, How To, Internet

Fiber-Optics Connected to Barn

June 13, 2017 by howie No Comments
I'm on the information superhighway again.   Yippie! Finally, after getting electric service hooked up to the barn (see earlier post) and everything cleaned up inside, logically, the next item...
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Inspiration for my Coop
Construction, General, How To, Livestock

The Coop-Dominium (Part 1)

March 22, 2019 by howie No Comments
This post describes the initial build of the Homestead Chicken Coop. Otherwise known as the "Coop-Dominium". I will share my thoughts on why I built this, and of course, how...
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General, Livestock

The Deep Litter Method

July 19, 2019 by howie No Comments
The Deep Litter Method Over the past few years, I've been updating my chicken Coop-dominium and it has morphed into what you see today. I have architected it to allow...
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Join The Mailing List

March 10, 2017 by howie No Comments
Howie's Homestead has  its own email list  (Twitter, Instagram and Facebook are coming soon), so be sure to sign up there to receive updates on projects, announcements, special events and...
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Kids on Deere
General, How To, Landscaping

The Frugal Lawn Tractor

August 14, 2017 by howie No Comments
Ahh, the dreaded lawn tractor. Being a frugal homesteader and an engineer, I'm one who maintains the mindset of "recycling". In this context, I mean that I have a hard...
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Hen House with WIndows and Nest Box
Construction, General, How To, Livestock

The Coop-Dominium (Part 2)

May 2, 2019 by howie No Comments
The Nesting Boxes This post describes the continued efforts of building the Homestead Chicken Coop. Otherwise known as the "Coop-Dominium". It is the second part of the multi-part series -...
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The Red Pump House – An evolving vision of a shed

March 9, 2017 by howie 1 Comment
This is not your ordinary shed! Everyone knows how to build a basic shed so I am not going to bore you with detailed instructions on how to build one.  ...
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Electric Service Meter
Construction, Power

Electric Service Hookup

May 3, 2017 by howie No Comments
After over 6 months of planning, I have the final electric permit signed off and FPL service installation completed to the garage.   Today, the electrician will complete the internal home...
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