Digging a Trench on the Mountain

Digging a Trench on the Mountain

First, we will look at why a trench was needed on a steep mountainside and next, how this woman safely dug it. Why Was A Trench Needed? Way up the mountain was a spring which was my source of water. The water was piped from the spring to the tank with a black poly...
My Spring in 2016

My Spring in 2016

In today’s post, we will look at one of my earliest adventures in maintaining my spring and making it acceptable to the county. The Spring History Every homestead needs a water system that begins with a source of water from a creek/river, a well, or a spring. ...
Mountain Adventure With My Teens

Mountain Adventure With My Teens

In the spring of 2015, I set out on a mountain adventure with my teens. We wanted to explore the mostly mountainous 332-acre property that I bought in 2012. We packed our lunches and water, and I brought my camera to document the adventure with pictures and video. The...
How to Transport a Generator

How to Transport a Generator

When our large generator stopped working, my daughter and I needed to be able to get it into the back of the truck. Transporting generators can be challenging. Here is how we did it. The Generator Wouldn’t Start The generator just wouldn’t start and this...
Permitting an Unpermitted Septic System

Permitting an Unpermitted Septic System

After putting in an unpermitted septic tank and leach field, I took the steps needed to correct violations to permit my septic system. There is a video at the end of this post, so be sure to scroll down to see it. Starting the Process to Permit A septic system that is...
My Violations of County Codes

My Violations of County Codes

I was written up for violations of county codes while I was married. After my divorce, I began the process of getting things permitted. Reported by a Neighbor One of my neighbors believed that her property extended to across from my driveway. Hence, when my husband...