I was updating an e-mail correspondent on the status of my homestead (hi Fred!) and I realized I haven’t updated the blog so below is an update of where we stand today (Feb 9, 2022).
Below is a view of the homestead during the recent snowstorm. Also shows my pick-up truck and the side-by-side utility vehicle.
A night view which shows the lights installed. Also shows the stairs over the Storage Container.
Below is the back of the container with both rainwater storage containers.
The storage container (blue one) holds the stuff I moved out of the apartment, until I get the house built. It is also where the Solar Power & Batteries will be installed.
Below is the Workshop container (dark grey one), with workbench and tools starting to be organized.
Upcoming projects:
- Ramp up to front door (with guardrail) to help with steep stairs (also for the sisters with bad/new knees & hips).
- Workshop French Doors behind end doors for summertime use.
- Solar arrays – Currently planning to install behind the containers, between the orchard and rainwater containers.
- Gravel driveway out to road (I expect 10-15K in gravel)
- Septic system & house, expect to begin construction in March/April time frame.