Everything starts with a thought 💭 😷 I have more than enough for this & my love ones Thank you!!!! You might wanna find your love one that thinks like me 😊💭. We have we did we will keep on keeping on 😊
The home was not shown other than the kitchen and mech room. The outside of it is a designer's conformation they are in a worthy profession. But good on them. They have a good life.
@user-qe1qt7pk8m The question that was posed is, "What more could you want?" There is nothing more important than a good relationship with God. Five star answer my friend. God bless. Tetragramaton!
Rule #1 You can never have too many beans, too much water, ammo or firearms. Like the Boy Scout’s Motto. Be prepared. This guy’s a former Army Ranger. Don’t think for a minute he’s showing everything. Much respect!
Are you mentally ill or what? This guy would be dead in a HEARTBEAT if anyone wanted to find out for themselves. He's alone in the woods on foot or ATV 100% of the time. Former Army Ranger means NOTHING when someone is acting with intent to kill you, you will never see them or even hear the shot. This guy will tell you himself if he's honest.
Hello neighbor, I’m originally from Illinois and really appreciate all of the freedoms we enjoy in Missouri. I finished my career in the Army Engineer Corps and have massive respect for the Seabees!
Use the three sisters technique with your corn for the best yields; put your beans on the arches next door, letting them run over to the corn too and plant squash or pumpkin right between the rows of corn. All three will be super happy together.
That is a huge compliment from someone with so much experience, thank you!! This was the first year that we used neem on the corn and it was a resounding success 😊
Nice to see the younger generations " getting back to a more self sustained lifestyle". It certainly will wake some folks up, especially in these days of continuous upheaval... in many different ways. I'm so proud of what you, your wife, and the children continue to do... staying true to your core beliefs and reasons, will assure that you all will benefit as much as anyone... and the next generation downline from you... will continue the legacy! Here's to the closeness and you nurturing your family, and the continuous freedoms we so gratefully live within in OUR COUNTRY MY FRIEND! Respectfully, Seth
I think that’s a very good point to keep in mind. A lot of people might get discouraged trying to take on a project this big. But scaling it down or doing it in pieces is what makes it really possible and accessible for more people. When we built the original piece, it was so small that the whole family slept in the living room because the bedrooms were a later addition. Sort of like all the big problems, you have to divide them up into small manageable pieces.😊
@HomesteadRanger : We've managed to get most of these things on our 30 acre homestead, on a smaller scale, minus the livestock . Took 20 years, and it was still pretty expensive . I'm really glad I purchased the land before things went nuts .
I'm glad I've seen this tonight and thank you for sharing your inspiration with all of us. Most important thank you for your service. You have an amazing family. God bless!.
Unless you're extremely wealthy or have an inheritance coming, buying this kind of property is pretty much completely out of reach for most people right now. A few years ago you could get 30 acres in a remote area Missouri / Arkansas for $1000 - $2500 an acre. Now people are asking $10,000 per acre of totally undeveloped land.... we're talking land with no clearings, no rural water, electricity or anything else. I was lucky to get 30 acres and a house an hour from town before everything went up astronomically....but unless you're a multimillionaire, you're not gonna be homesteading on anything more than a couple of acres. My closest neighbors (about a mile down the road) bought their property right next to me in 2000 for $300 an acre!
It is very true That land prices have really skyrocketed. We were fortunate to have bought before Covid which in our area was the factor that caused everything to triple or quadruple in price as far as land goes. That being said, I would still go after most of the projects that we have completed, even if our land was much smaller. One to 45 acres of land has a lot of potential depending on the types of agriculture that somebody wants to practice. And I think raised bed gardening should be practiced by everyone, it really produces a lot of food in a small amount of space.😊
@@HomesteadRanger I agree that smaller tracts of land can have just as much potential - however even those tracts are priced much too high. For instance, I'm in a remote area of the Ozarks where a year ago raw land could be had for $1500 or less per acres. Until recently this was where you came to find cheap raw land, mostly for hunting. Now we're seeing remote land-locked parcels with no deeded access going for $5000 an acre, with land anywhere close to a county road going for at least $10,000 an acre. This is an area that is down 8 miles of ROUGH dirt road, far from the nearest 2-lane rural highway. The land has no improvements and in almost every case would require vast financial resources to improve. Just recently a 200 acre piece of raw land sold for nearly $1,000,000. A few years ago that same parcel would have maybe gone for $150 - $200k. I personally have experienced out-of-state "developers" who purchased a 40 acre parcel adjacent to me for $1k an acre, then tried to sell back a 10 acre parcel on my northern property border for $100,000! We're talking land that's basically on the side of mountain, heavily wooded and useless to anyone but myself as a "buffer". Lucky for me, my county has new subdivision laws that kept this particular developer from splitting his tract and ruining the lifestyle of existing rural landowners - but in many other areas this is a regular occurrence. Anyway - I'm just voicing my disappointment. Hopefully I'll be able to purchase more property adjacent to mine. For now I'm focused on making improvements to my (log) home, and tending to the 30 acres that I feel very lucky to have.
@@GuitarGunner that is for sure! We are seeing pretty much those exact numbers in our area. I would predict that these prices will level out for about six months and then go up again.
Always happy to meet a fellow veteran! I’ve linked up with a lot of other veterans through Farmer Veteran Coalition and especially after writing my book. Did a veteran farm tour in June also, it was awesome!
I am slowly establishing my little homestead and I want to introduce boer goats for meat. Could you suggest books or resources to help me on my journey? And what type of animal do you raise for milk? Ty@@HomesteadRanger
@@BNM-b7t I like la mancha goats for milk. The Tennessee meat goat website is a really good reference and I’m starting to build more content on the Homestead Ranger website and channel
Talking to a lot of other veterans I’ve found that many of them have seen just how bad a country can get. We have a great country and hopefully can keep it that way. There is a lot at stake.
DUDE! That is what I have been saying! If you see the trend, a lot of military veterans, especially special operators, have some sort of Prepping in their household.
Yah, if you;ve been deployed in countries going to shit, I'm sure you see the worst of humanity and just how bad things can get - and how fast. Hence why so many preppers are ex-military.
@@melinda5777 I think for preppers just starting out, a warmer climate will make things easier especially if you are short on resources. A warm climate with water resources and away from low-lying hurricane prone areas will make survival much easier.
Thank you very much for your service that helps keep us all safe. Fantastic video with much practical info and advice. You seem to be a wonderful, happy couple with a lovely family. I can't believe you have daughters of driving age. You both look so young and fit.
That’s so nice of you!!😊 This lifestyle has been great for our family and it’s nice to be at the point where we can start sharing the knowledge with our books and videos. It’s a great time to be more self-sufficient 😅!
10:01 We toss chard in the processor with sprouted nuts and seeds. After blending, we roll the muck thinly on parchment, score in 'inch' squares, and dehydrate for a couple-three days. . Part-way through, we drizzle a tiny dash of olive oil or coconut oil. We add a shake or three of smoked sea-salt. We sometimes sprinkle Italian seasoning, cinnamon and vanilla, or Five Spice. . [edited to add] Nutmeg?
My father-in-law has an inground tank he heats with firewood in a burner and that water is used for his in-floor heating system and for hot water in the faucets.
This would be the number one thing on my list that I would like to add to our Homestead. I designed and built a survival retreat for another family in our area and that was one of the centerpieces of there Homestead. The difference was they had more money when they started out and were able to plan for that added infra structure
He doesn't care, he'd probably gladly take care of business if needed. He might even save some meat in the freezer for the apocalypse:) Dude is a legend.
Oh boy, yes I can’t say enough good things about these! It’s a must have for gardening. Ours are around 3 feet tall. There’s a video of how I built them on the Homestead Ranger channel.
Thank you, yes, I think when you’ve been doing it for several years, you either quit or you find a way to make it comfortable😂. We are enjoying things more than ever now!
He should plant pole beans at the base of each corn plants, a few weeks after you planted the corn (give them a head start). Your beans will naturally climb the corn, combining two crops in one.
Liked the video, bought a hard cover book using your link, and just subscribed. It's nice to see someone else in the army when woodland was the in thing. My first squad leader in the 82 nd was SSG Morris.
Thanks so much, we modeled it after someplace that we stayed in the Alps. I lived over in that area for four years, off and on between deployments. One of my favorite places in the world!
Wow way out of reach. For most. It's nice he definitely deserves it. No doubt. . Tks for your service. Us poor folk we can get a little info. In between . All the fancy stuff... hats off....
Thank you, it has been a lifelong dream fulfilled! Hopefully a few of the techniques that we use here can be helpful to others that are working on their own set up. Thanks so much for watching!!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! My goal is often for people to try one or two of these things, maybe the raised beds or maybe a little solar. Every little bit helps!😊
@@HomesteadRanger I'm going in the direction of a windcatcher tower on the center of the north face, drawing from a buried evap ditch, fed by the outlet of my water treatment setup off my septic. Ionization of the air via the process kills any viruses and weighs down the dust in the air supplied to the house, which also passes out of the tower, and into the house, by passing through an indirect evap unit of my own design (using a gyroid pattern) at each main vent to each floor's main hallway. All room heating and cooling is done off this main hall. The center of the front south face has a windowed, trombe solar tower, which is used to heat in the winter when closed, and passes air through direct evap units at each floor, adding humidity (unlike the cooling tower units). Only one set of evap units, on one side of the house, are active at a time. In the summer, it acts as the outlet for the cross breeze created by the windcatcher tower at the other end, causing convection. There are also windows along the whole north face, using trombe wall/floor design to heat the home, along with the solar tower. The rooms heat up a lot, so they are of limited use, admittedly. The rest of the house is buried, using solatubes for light. This eliminates much of our former gas and electric bills for light, heating, and cooling. A hill top rain water cistern eliminates our water bill. My water heater idea is similar to yours...using sand as the heating medium, in a backup brick furnace I designed (which heats the front face of the house, to disperse the heat as it would normally via the trombe system), which has sand as a thermal mass layer/"insulator". Any leftover needs for electric, we will install a small solar setup, probably more than we need. I am planning not to mount them to the roof, to increase thermal efficiency of the panels, reduce wear and tear therefore. This also reduces installation costs. We plan to buy small hybrid turbodiesel indirect injection engines (3-4 cylinders), drop them in donor vehicles in fairly good shape, and produce our own biodiesel via corn ethanol and rapeseed oil (canola), and getting the additional ingredient from tree ash. That eliminates fuel costs, except on long trips. Further hybridization of a vehicle these engines are dropped into can be achieved as well. Our backup genset on the current home we're in is propane, just in case...so that will remain, and be used to create an uninterrupted power supply if power shuts off, whether grid or solar system. None of our lights or devices will cut off at all. We decided to go with a natural pool/pond to avoid most of the maintenance costs, although the upfront is more expensive (although nowhere near having someone else do all the work). I designed a brick oven wood heated hot tub and sauna set up..lol. I have been toying with the idea of a sand battery, as in using part of my oven sand layer to store heat, and perhaps a steam turbine to convert it to electricity, but it's very inefficient, and turbine can be expensive. I might be better off with regular batteries, as you have done. I like your reasoning for why you chose the batteries you did. I am trying to keep it as stone age as possible, to avoid need of replacement things that i cannot make myself. Obviously hinges do me in...lol. Before our design is finalized with our architect and engineer, we will be buying your book, and making sure I didn't miss anything. I have learned a lot about sustainable living over the last few years, and although we do not have the land to be self sustaining with food or wood, we have plenty of land around us, public, private, and corporate, to make just scavenging possible for wood, and hunting and gathering pretty assured. I even lead deer through an area to create a trail for them, and then slowly remove the salt licks, to get them to travel past my ideal hunting spot. I never hunt it. It's just in case...lol. Thanks again.
What a awesome family. I see he picked up a spouse in Italy, classic Army. They all seem to be happy and living their best life. Great info from a true steward of the land. All love and respect from a 10Mountain brother.
I’m buying your book. I’ll buy the next one too if it’s called “how to find the right woman.” You’re both amazing. I’m a homesteader and you’re my new hero. Now I can dream.
Awesome, thanks for buying the book! 😎 That’s a good idea for the next book, but you might also like my homesteading fiction book, SAECULUM: Collapse. It actually does delve into the realm of relationships a bit. 😄
Pumicecrete is by far the best building material on the planet Pumicecrete is a mixture of pumice cement and water mixed and poured into a set of reusable forms walls are poured from 12"to 25" thick pumicecrete is fireproof termite proof rust rot and mold proof non toxic and has a high R value and good sound attenuation solid poured walls means no critters can live in your walls Pumicecrete can be built for a fraction of the cost and time and pumice is one of the few building materials that can go directly from the mine to the job site ready to use without any additional possessing and zero waste Take care Ray
Google pumice and concrete pumicecrete structures That's one of my builds and All the walls of my house are made of pumicecrete I've been a pumicecrete home builder for 30 years Take care Ray
That's great info but please, use punctuation and break up that long ass run on sentence. That was so difficult to read. Had to read it 3 times for it to make sense.
As much as I enjoy the idea of being like this guy, I just don't think I have the competence and drive to achieve such heights. Got some great ideas to implement though, and I very much appreciate this being shared.
That’s exactly what I hope for when sharing this, inspiring some ideas for those who’ve are searching for them! Thanks so much and enjoy your adventure!
I grew up on a homestead in central Alaska. I love your place and your attitude, and I see in your homestead a lot of things I had planned for mine while trying to rebuild the family farm. I have raw land but I lack two things you have: the resources and a favorable climate. But you didn’t build your place all at once, so in fifteen years I should be able to do a lot too. I can’t fix the weather, that will take a bit more thought to make a sustainable homestead here, but I plan to prove it’s doable. I’ll look for your book for hints. And you’re welcome to come visit. You sound like the kind of folks who thrive here.
09:25 Nice walkways between beds. Plenty of room for wheelbarrows, a wheel-chair, and a granny-walker. . My da will be 101yo in a few weeks. His wisdom is an essential part of our home. He enjoys contributing in the kitchen, so we engineered our counters to accommodate his 'wheels'. For the same reason, we have modular-height kitchen-counters so kids of all ages can help and hang-out.
Joshua Morris, congratulations on the homestead. I appreciate the knowledge you shared about the livestock and the land. You and family created an awesome homestead. I watched the vid on Stefano Creatini channel YT. I attempted to post this comment on Veteran Farmer Coalition website. I was unsuccessful bc i do not use facebook. *Stefano please share this comment with Joshua. Thank You.
I thought your wife was from Italy… we lived there for 7 years, husband was in the 173rd Airborne unit! We miss Italy. Live in Eastern Idaho now, it’s impossibly expensive to buy land here. My sights have been on Missouri lately.
Wow, small world, Vicenza was one of my favorite places to be stationed! Missouri has been a great place for this kind of lifestyle, look me up if you ever need info about moving to the Ozarks😃
@@HomesteadRanger Yes, Vicenza is wonderful. We lived in Dueville. Perfect access for many different cycling 🚴🏻 routes. We definitely will! We want to do what you guys are doing and seeing it isn’t possible here in Idaho right now.
@@HomesteadRanger being a veteran myself when I see such ingenuity and passion for your choices it gives me and many others guidance and encouragement. Thanks for sharing your homestead it’s amazing what you and your family have created .
13:00 a diesel powered UTV would be IMO, a better choice, especially if you're worried about an "end of days" scenario... you can always find a way to make diesel or an alternative burning fuel source
Diesel is a good choice, but one of each is ideal. That way you can use the silent electric motor when stealth is required. You can’t hear these electric utv’s coming 😮
Indeed. Spent a lot of time prepping for the off-grid life. Spent 2 years fleshing out a rapid food production system and put together an energy production system as well. Got a few properties in the South West. Just have not relocated yet. One thing for sure is I'll be hitting the ground running for a completely self sustainable system. 😁
12:12 We operate a small organic teaching farm near the outskirts of Eugene, Oregon. . After marijuana was legitimized, indoor growers established standardized testing for the lack of petroleum-based pesticides and fertilizers. Clean product gets a higher price, organic goes ad astra. . All the 'indoors' eventually switched from sudsy spray to Neems. Unfortunately, in enclosed space and absorbed through the skin, aerosol concentrated Neems can act upon the human brain and nerves. . Anecdotal: One of our 'indoor' neighbors -- at 36yo! -- developed Parkinson's tremors.
Thanks so much, efficiency really needs to be the goal when building homes. Then, rolling the savings back into something positive, that’s the real trick!
@@HomesteadRanger Awesome. I am planning to start my planning/vetting process next month. I see your link in the description. I will reach out for more information.
@@nanshe3x 3 reasons; one is the constant pleasant temperatures at 2-5000 feet altitude, 2. year round growing season, and 3. better chance of survival in a large nuclear conflict.
Such a great video Stefano! We love the way you tell this story and share this information! Very pertinent to our current times!
thank you for your wealth of knowledge. I am going to be applying lots of aspects to my own homestead!
@@HomesteadRanger Archaix channel will inform you on other things. phoenix reset for one. thanks your info. i just subbed to ya.
@@marshallz4thanks, contact me anytime!!😊
Everything starts with a thought 💭
😷 I have more than enough for this & my love ones Thank you!!!!
You might wanna find your love one that thinks like me 😊💭.
We have we did we will keep on keeping on 😊
@@alfredgales4834 never stop creating 😊
His appreciation for the land and history and safety of his family is so refreshing.
Like our frontier ancestors.
@@AvaGld2309 we really do have a culture deeply shaped by our frontier history 🙂
dude has won in life , beautiful wife , nice family , nice house , what more could you want
No doubt😅
The home was not shown other than the kitchen and mech room. The outside of it is a designer's conformation they are in a worthy profession. But good on them. They have a good life.
@@bogusienombre355 most definitely 😎
@user-qe1qt7pk8m yes sir ☺️
@user-qe1qt7pk8m
The question that was posed is, "What more could you want?"
There is nothing more important than a good relationship with God.
Five star answer my friend.
God bless.
Tetragramaton!
Rule #1 You can never have too many beans, too much water, ammo or firearms. Like the Boy Scout’s Motto. Be prepared. This guy’s a former Army Ranger. Don’t think for a minute he’s showing everything. Much respect!
100%
Are you mentally ill or what? This guy would be dead in a HEARTBEAT if anyone wanted to find out for themselves. He's alone in the woods on foot or ATV 100% of the time. Former Army Ranger means NOTHING when someone is acting with intent to kill you, you will never see them or even hear the shot. This guy will tell you himself if he's honest.
The stone-work alone is amazing. This is what many years of dedication looks like. Congratulations!
Thanks so much, that’s exactly right, many many years!!😊
The most important part of this whole thing is having a supporting wife. Without her this could not be possible.
Very important observation and fact! The whole family has to work together to really succeed!
It could def be possible without her but she makes it much better , on the other hand it wouldn’t be possible without him
@@rootstriker1618 you’ve got to have the team 😀
@@rootstriker1618 not really. Trust me on this one. I know from experience.
Very nice love when 2 people come together and compliment each other so well looks like a great place to grow up
So true, this place has been amazing for the family!😊
I live in Ozark mo.....so glad to see someone somewhere near me that is doing things right.... navy seabee here
Hello neighbor, I’m originally from Illinois and really appreciate all of the freedoms we enjoy in Missouri. I finished my career in the Army Engineer Corps and have massive respect for the Seabees!
Salute Brother. Gas Turbines here ..Peace
@@macmacdonald4996 nice, peace!
My man, you are living the life.
That sure is the truth!!
This is the kinda homestead.That I dream of! This guy is definitely living my dream!
This is definitely a dream fulfilled 😅. I would do it all again!
It all up to you. You can do it
@@myurbangarden7695 that’s the spirit exactly, it’s the only way!!
@@myurbangarden7695 bingo, that’s the correct mindset 💯
Use the three sisters technique with your corn for the best yields; put your beans on the arches next door, letting them run over to the corn too and plant squash or pumpkin right between the rows of corn. All three will be super happy together.
Best suggestion so far! I recognize this piece of native wisdom from our area, excellent advice!!
Very impressive. Thanks to Joshua Miller for his service on so many levels. Great work!
That’s so nice of you😊! It’s been my pleasure!!
Love love. This is the kind of life we should live-in harmony with nature, naturally.
@@startingoverbygraceevery day, all the time😊
“IF YOU DON’T HAVE PEACE, YOU DON’T HAVE ANYTHING.” --Joshua Morris. Love that quote.
Best Answer!!!! Thanks so much peace is so important!!😊
One of the best!!!
If you have your health, you have everything. Boy, am I finding this out, now age 67.
Some people love war.
@@elizabethjohnson475so important for everyone to remember 😊
As a grower for 20 years! That’s an amazing looking garden! Props to you and the wife! And neem oil is key! Happy growing 🙏🏻
That is a huge compliment from someone with so much experience, thank you!! This was the first year that we used neem on the corn and it was a resounding success 😊
Fantastic stewardship of the land. Bravo
It’s a calling❤
@@HomesteadRangerdefinitely!!
5:15 Excellent to create your vacation fun things right into your home! Perfect for stay at home farmers lives.
Very nice feature as travel costs seem to just go up and up 😅
I love everything you and the wife have done in your property. The house the animals the garden everything looks so perfect
Thanks so much! The amount of work has been tremendous but very much worth it!
What you have done for your family is such an inspiration to me. God bless you all!!
Thanks so much, it has been a lifelong calling, God bless you as well!
Nice to see the younger generations " getting back to a more self sustained lifestyle". It certainly will wake some folks up, especially in these days of continuous upheaval... in many different ways. I'm so proud of what you, your wife, and the children continue to do... staying true to your core beliefs and reasons, will assure that you all will benefit as much as anyone... and the next generation downline from you... will continue the legacy!
Here's to the closeness and you nurturing your family, and the continuous freedoms we so gratefully live within in OUR COUNTRY MY FRIEND!
Respectfully, Seth
THanks so much for the encouragement, those next generations are so important and we need to always keep them in mind 😊
Even doing lots of the work yourself this is a multi million dollar homstead .
Much of this can be accomplished on a smaller scale .
I think that’s a very good point to keep in mind. A lot of people might get discouraged trying to take on a project this big. But scaling it down or doing it in pieces is what makes it really possible and accessible for more people. When we built the original piece, it was so small that the whole family slept in the living room because the bedrooms were a later addition. Sort of like all the big problems, you have to divide them up into small manageable pieces.😊
@HomesteadRanger : We've managed to get most of these things on our 30 acre homestead, on a smaller scale, minus the livestock .
Took 20 years, and it was still pretty expensive . I'm really glad I purchased the land before things went nuts .
I'm glad I've seen this tonight and thank you for sharing your inspiration with all of us. Most important thank you for your service. You have an amazing family. God bless!.
Thanks so much! Such a great homesteading community out there and I appreciate you all!!
Unless you're extremely wealthy or have an inheritance coming, buying this kind of property is pretty much completely out of reach for most people right now. A few years ago you could get 30 acres in a remote area Missouri / Arkansas for $1000 - $2500 an acre. Now people are asking $10,000 per acre of totally undeveloped land.... we're talking land with no clearings, no rural water, electricity or anything else. I was lucky to get 30 acres and a house an hour from town before everything went up astronomically....but unless you're a multimillionaire, you're not gonna be homesteading on anything more than a couple of acres. My closest neighbors (about a mile down the road) bought their property right next to me in 2000 for $300 an acre!
It is very true That land prices have really skyrocketed. We were fortunate to have bought before Covid which in our area was the factor that caused everything to triple or quadruple in price as far as land goes. That being said, I would still go after most of the projects that we have completed, even if our land was much smaller. One to 45 acres of land has a lot of potential depending on the types of agriculture that somebody wants to practice. And I think raised bed gardening should be practiced by everyone, it really produces a lot of food in a small amount of space.😊
@@HomesteadRanger I agree that smaller tracts of land can have just as much potential - however even those tracts are priced much too high. For instance, I'm in a remote area of the Ozarks where a year ago raw land could be had for $1500 or less per acres. Until recently this was where you came to find cheap raw land, mostly for hunting. Now we're seeing remote land-locked parcels with no deeded access going for $5000 an acre, with land anywhere close to a county road going for at least $10,000 an acre. This is an area that is down 8 miles of ROUGH dirt road, far from the nearest 2-lane rural highway. The land has no improvements and in almost every case would require vast financial resources to improve. Just recently a 200 acre piece of raw land sold for nearly $1,000,000. A few years ago that same parcel would have maybe gone for $150 - $200k. I personally have experienced out-of-state "developers" who purchased a 40 acre parcel adjacent to me for $1k an acre, then tried to sell back a 10 acre parcel on my northern property border for $100,000! We're talking land that's basically on the side of mountain, heavily wooded and useless to anyone but myself as a "buffer". Lucky for me, my county has new subdivision laws that kept this particular developer from splitting his tract and ruining the lifestyle of existing rural landowners - but in many other areas this is a regular occurrence.
Anyway - I'm just voicing my disappointment. Hopefully I'll be able to purchase more property adjacent to mine. For now I'm focused on making improvements to my (log) home, and tending to the 30 acres that I feel very lucky to have.
@@GuitarGunner that is for sure! We are seeing pretty much those exact numbers in our area. I would predict that these prices will level out for about six months and then go up again.
Real Estate prices go thru cycles...just like Economies
There is land in Oregon/wa that is still in 1k or less an acre. I’m sure that is not the only place.
I love this content! I'm a retired Marine and fellow homesteader in Tennessee and I love what this family has done for themselves.
Always happy to meet a fellow veteran! I’ve linked up with a lot of other veterans through Farmer Veteran Coalition and especially after writing my book. Did a veteran farm tour in June also, it was awesome!
Thank you for your service!
@@jmarley3839 it was an honor!!
This Squid salutes you Brother from Northern Maine. Peace and God Bless
@@macmacdonald4996 thank you and bless you also Brother!
Thank you ao much for sharing the Homestead Rangers off grid home. It was fantastic!
Stefano has a real gift for making these videos!
I am slowly establishing my little homestead and I want to introduce boer goats for meat. Could you suggest books or resources to help me on my journey? And what type of animal do you raise for milk? Ty@@HomesteadRanger
@@BNM-b7t I like la mancha goats for milk. The Tennessee meat goat website is a really good reference and I’m starting to build more content on the Homestead Ranger website and channel
My pleasure! Im glad you enjoyed it
You're a blessed man for sure.
Very cool homestead.
Thanks! We’ve been talking about what type of video to do next 🤔
For some reason, this video hit me different. You are ALWAYS excellent, but this was just an awesome video. Can’t explain it. I LOVE your content.
Thank you, I appreciate it!!
Stefano has an eye for this kind of content, I’m always excited to see more from this channel 😁
Thank you!
Best homestead ever! Wow, considerable thought put into this.
I agree ☝️
A dream come true!!
@@HomesteadRangerdream about working 😅
Someone with his experience and knowledge knows what may be coming.
Talking to a lot of other veterans I’ve found that many of them have seen just how bad a country can get. We have a great country and hopefully can keep it that way. There is a lot at stake.
DUDE! That is what I have been saying! If you see the trend, a lot of military veterans, especially special operators, have some sort of Prepping in their household.
@@matthewnguyen5829 literally every veteran that I know. Not in a hostile way, just general preparedness.
Yah, if you;ve been deployed in countries going to shit, I'm sure you see the worst of humanity and just how bad things can get - and how fast. Hence why so many preppers are ex-military.
@@henryreinders3031 exactly, that realization really provides a lot of motivation to keep preparing.
Probably one of the healthiest gardens I've seen.
Thanks, having it at countertop height is really the main trick. Definitely enjoying that!
Not a ranger, but an afsoc retiree who has done essentially the same -- in Thailand. Started in 2006. Comfortably independent -- mostly. Good vid.
Awesome, good choice! Any expat groups or pages that you would recommend for others looking to do the same in Thailand?
Beautiful homestead and I have a few Army buddies that have done this!
It’s amazing how veterans often think in similar ways!
That 6 week, raised bed garden update is very impressive! You must have amazing soil!
Thank you, lots of 2 year old compost from the barn and also lots of coffee grounds. Plus, the best rains of any summer since we have been here.
The house is for sure cool, but the garden and livestock operations are amazing. They make it look easy.
Thank you so much for recognizing that! Everyone wants to focus on the home but personally, I am much more proud of our food production😊😊
Great house! Be glad you started young and pray your children will keep it up. Their very survival may need it! ✝️🙏❤🇺🇸 US Navy Veteran!
Lots of Navy veterans in my family, thank you for serving!! Having this experience and the resources for the children is definitely #1 😀!!
@HomesteadRanger I am looking for a place to go. My family has no clue and don't see what's going on. I feel bad for my Great Nephew and Nieces.
@@melinda5777 I think for preppers just starting out, a warmer climate will make things easier especially if you are short on resources. A warm climate with water resources and away from low-lying hurricane prone areas will make survival much easier.
Beautiful thank you for inviting us in
Thanks for watching ☺️
Thank you very much for your service that helps keep us all safe. Fantastic video with much practical info and advice. You seem to be a wonderful, happy couple with a lovely family. I can't believe you have daughters of driving age. You both look so young and fit.
That’s so nice of you!!😊 This lifestyle has been great for our family and it’s nice to be at the point where we can start sharing the knowledge with our books and videos. It’s a great time to be more self-sufficient 😅!
What a safe place to live..I wanna live there..wonderful video..
Absolutely, safety is priceless! Unfortunately there are so many dangerous places in the world these days 🌍
Amazing journey, I love being able to watch it. Thanks for including the world
Happy to help, there’s a great group of wonderful people with these interests; very inspiring!!
This guy is so awesome, great at explaining his amazing work
I agree ☝️
Thanks, this was a fun time, missing the warm weather now!😂
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We toss chard in the processor with sprouted nuts and seeds.
After blending, we roll the muck thinly on parchment, score in 'inch' squares, and dehydrate for a couple-three days.
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Part-way through, we drizzle a tiny dash of olive oil or coconut oil.
We add a shake or three of smoked sea-salt.
We sometimes sprinkle Italian seasoning, cinnamon and vanilla, or Five Spice.
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Nutmeg?
Oh yes, that’s good stuff!!
Sounds really tasty, I might have to try it. Thanks for sharing!!😊
Now this is living the dream
Doesn’t get any better!!!
They have done one of the best jobs I've ever seen, and I've watched a lot of videos.
I appreciate it, it means a lot to get such positive feedback!
My father-in-law has an inground tank he heats with firewood in a burner and that water is used for his in-floor heating system and for hot water in the faucets.
This would be the number one thing on my list that I would like to add to our Homestead. I designed and built a survival retreat for another family in our area and that was one of the centerpieces of there Homestead. The difference was they had more money when they started out and were able to plan for that added infra structure
First rule of having something like this, don’t tell anybody about it…
Oops 🤫
He doesn't care, he'd probably gladly take care of business if needed. He might even save some meat in the freezer for the apocalypse:)
Dude is a legend.
Second rule,, Never forget rule 1
@@RandyRaz1correct sir
Right! Shit popping off left and right
Love the super tall raised beds....I am tall with a bad back
Oh boy, yes I can’t say enough good things about these! It’s a must have for gardening. Ours are around 3 feet tall. There’s a video of how I built them on the Homestead Ranger channel.
@@HomesteadRanger Your look taller than 3 feet...I have a 3x12 ft one....My dog jumps in and eats all my broccoli
@@JohnDoe-xu2vx😂yeah we had a corgi that would climb so he had to move to a relatives house
i have never wanted something so much in my life.
Bingo, that’s exactly it, I want what other men want, I just want it more.
Me too
Looks like a really nicely balanced mix of prepping with just living your everyday life - nice setup and perspective.
Thank you, yes, I think when you’ve been doing it for several years, you either quit or you find a way to make it comfortable😂. We are enjoying things more than ever now!
@@HomesteadRangermost definitely!!
He should plant pole beans at the base of each corn plants, a few weeks after you planted the corn (give them a head start). Your beans will naturally climb the corn, combining two crops in one.
This is an awesome suggestion, squash is a good third sister to put in with the corn and beans also 😊
God, I would love a place like that. I've watched videos about earthship homes, dobb homes, etc. I'm in NW Missouri. Love it
Missouri is a wonderful state, so glad you enjoyed the video 😊! Keep an eye on this and also the homestead Ranger channel 😉
Lovely family, wife seems solid and your building style is like my style. Love the quality of the video and I believe God favors you 🙏
Thanks so much! I hope you’re right about God, that’s the goal 🙏🏻
@HomesteadRanger Thanks for sharing the tips and experience. Stay blessed
You’re welcome, thanks for watching this channel 😊
Great job! I’ve been prepping for years and now with my youngest daughter just graduating high school I think im ready. I love the castle/stone look
That’s such a great moment when you can finally say, I think I’m ready. Thanks so much, and congratulations on your success as well!
Liked the video, bought a hard cover book using your link, and just subscribed. It's nice to see someone else in the army when woodland was the in thing. My first squad leader in the 82 nd was SSG Morris.
Small world! Thanks for all of your support. Veterans have to stick together, stay in touch 😊
@@HomesteadRanger it really is a small world. Since I left my first comment I did find your channel and subscribe to the correct one. Take care.
@@donaldmatthies6026thanks, it’s been fun making these videos, expect more in the near future
The interior of the chalet looks beautiful.
Thanks so much, we modeled it after someplace that we stayed in the Alps. I lived over in that area for four years, off and on between deployments. One of my favorite places in the world!
Wow way out of reach. For most. It's nice he definitely deserves it. No doubt. . Tks for your service. Us poor folk we can get a little info. In between . All the fancy stuff... hats off....
Thank you, it has been a lifelong dream fulfilled! Hopefully a few of the techniques that we use here can be helpful to others that are working on their own set up. Thanks so much for watching!!!
@@HomesteadRangerdon’t forget lots of work!!
11:05 ‼️‼️😳🤯I can’t believe how much all those plants 🌱 in the raised beds grew! Especially the corn 🌽! 💪👍👏👌😁
Once we made the 6 week video, I couldn’t believe it myself😊. Rainiest summer that we’ve had in many years, it has been wonderful 😁
As soon as She started Talking I Knew she was Italian ! Choi Bella !
Unmistakable ❤
Really great video. Nice to know someone else is putting so much thought into these things, as I dip my toes in as well.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! My goal is often for people to try one or two of these things, maybe the raised beds or maybe a little solar. Every little bit helps!😊
@@HomesteadRanger I'm going in the direction of a windcatcher tower on the center of the north face, drawing from a buried evap ditch, fed by the outlet of my water treatment setup off my septic. Ionization of the air via the process kills any viruses and weighs down the dust in the air supplied to the house, which also passes out of the tower, and into the house, by passing through an indirect evap unit of my own design (using a gyroid pattern) at each main vent to each floor's main hallway. All room heating and cooling is done off this main hall.
The center of the front south face has a windowed, trombe solar tower, which is used to heat in the winter when closed, and passes air through direct evap units at each floor, adding humidity (unlike the cooling tower units). Only one set of evap units, on one side of the house, are active at a time. In the summer, it acts as the outlet for the cross breeze created by the windcatcher tower at the other end, causing convection.
There are also windows along the whole north face, using trombe wall/floor design to heat the home, along with the solar tower. The rooms heat up a lot, so they are of limited use, admittedly.
The rest of the house is buried, using solatubes for light.
This eliminates much of our former gas and electric bills for light, heating, and cooling. A hill top rain water cistern eliminates our water bill. My water heater idea is similar to yours...using sand as the heating medium, in a backup brick furnace I designed (which heats the front face of the house, to disperse the heat as it would normally via the trombe system), which has sand as a thermal mass layer/"insulator". Any leftover needs for electric, we will install a small solar setup, probably more than we need. I am planning not to mount them to the roof, to increase thermal efficiency of the panels, reduce wear and tear therefore. This also reduces installation costs.
We plan to buy small hybrid turbodiesel indirect injection engines (3-4 cylinders), drop them in donor vehicles in fairly good shape, and produce our own biodiesel via corn ethanol and rapeseed oil (canola), and getting the additional ingredient from tree ash. That eliminates fuel costs, except on long trips. Further hybridization of a vehicle these engines are dropped into can be achieved as well.
Our backup genset on the current home we're in is propane, just in case...so that will remain, and be used to create an uninterrupted power supply if power shuts off, whether grid or solar system. None of our lights or devices will cut off at all.
We decided to go with a natural pool/pond to avoid most of the maintenance costs, although the upfront is more expensive (although nowhere near having someone else do all the work). I designed a brick oven wood heated hot tub and sauna set up..lol.
I have been toying with the idea of a sand battery, as in using part of my oven sand layer to store heat, and perhaps a steam turbine to convert it to electricity, but it's very inefficient, and turbine can be expensive. I might be better off with regular batteries, as you have done. I like your reasoning for why you chose the batteries you did. I am trying to keep it as stone age as possible, to avoid need of replacement things that i cannot make myself. Obviously hinges do me in...lol.
Before our design is finalized with our architect and engineer, we will be buying your book, and making sure I didn't miss anything. I have learned a lot about sustainable living over the last few years, and although we do not have the land to be self sustaining with food or wood, we have plenty of land around us, public, private, and corporate, to make just scavenging possible for wood, and hunting and gathering pretty assured. I even lead deer through an area to create a trail for them, and then slowly remove the salt licks, to get them to travel past my ideal hunting spot. I never hunt it. It's just in case...lol.
Thanks again.
I wish I was younger and married to such a remarkable knowledgeable man.
That’s such a nice thing to say!
When you were younger you were interested in some jive turkey who could dance and belittle others you weren't interested in a guy like this
This is the first time I've ever seen a compliment like this towards a man.
Was thinking the same thing.
What a awesome family. I see he picked up a spouse in Italy, classic Army. They all seem to be happy and living their best life. Great info from a true steward of the land.
All love and respect from a 10Mountain brother.
Thanks so much brother, it means the world!! We have to live our best lives to honor those who didn’t make it. Stay strong!!😎
I’m buying your book. I’ll buy the next one too if it’s called “how to find the right woman.” You’re both amazing. I’m a homesteader and you’re my new hero. Now I can dream.
Awesome, thanks for buying the book! 😎 That’s a good idea for the next book, but you might also like my homesteading fiction book, SAECULUM: Collapse. It actually does delve into the realm of relationships a bit. 😄
The raised beds are lined up on the windows of the house to provide some cover. Recommended in some of the home hardening videos.
Can you recommend your favorite home hardening videos? I’d like to take a look
How fantastic and clever these people are ❤
So happy to share a few ideas 😊
Pumicecrete is by far the best building material on the planet Pumicecrete is a mixture of pumice cement and water mixed and poured into a set of reusable forms walls are poured from 12"to 25" thick pumicecrete is fireproof termite proof rust rot and mold proof non toxic and has a high R value and good sound attenuation solid poured walls means no critters can live in your walls Pumicecrete can be built for a fraction of the cost and time and pumice is one of the few building materials that can go directly from the mine to the job site ready to use without any additional possessing and zero waste Take care Ray
I’m fascinated by this! Where can I find more information?
Google pumice and concrete pumicecrete structures
That's one of my builds and
All the walls of my house are made of pumicecrete
I've been a pumicecrete home builder for 30 years
Take care Ray
@@HomesteadRangerI’m going to Google to find out more. Never heard of it before. 😊
Fascinating! Thanks for the info!😊
That's great info but please, use punctuation and break up that long ass run on sentence. That was so difficult to read. Had to read it 3 times for it to make sense.
Thoroughly enjoyed this video, they've thought of everything. So well done
So glad youliked it, can’t wait to make the next one!
As much as I enjoy the idea of being like this guy, I just don't think I have the competence and drive to achieve such heights. Got some great ideas to implement though, and I very much appreciate this being shared.
That’s exactly what I hope for when sharing this, inspiring some ideas for those who’ve are searching for them! Thanks so much and enjoy your adventure!
I grew up on a homestead in central Alaska. I love your place and your attitude, and I see in your homestead a lot of things I had planned for mine while trying to rebuild the family farm. I have raw land but I lack two things you have: the resources and a favorable climate.
But you didn’t build your place all at once, so in fifteen years I should be able to do a lot too. I can’t fix the weather, that will take a bit more thought to make a sustainable homestead here, but I plan to prove it’s doable. I’ll look for your book for hints. And you’re welcome to come visit. You sound like the kind of folks who thrive here.
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Nice walkways between beds.
Plenty of room for wheelbarrows, a wheel-chair, and a granny-walker.
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My da will be 101yo in a few weeks.
His wisdom is an essential part of our home.
He enjoys contributing in the kitchen, so we engineered our counters to accommodate his 'wheels'.
For the same reason, we have modular-height kitchen-counters so kids of all ages can help and hang-out.
Oh yeah, that’s so critical to get the spacing right, for mowers also.
I am also a Morris from Georgetown, S.C. I just started looking at your video.
The Morris family is a good one😊. My ancestors got bounty lands in Missouri after the war of 1812, but spent generations in Illinois after that.
Looks like a PERFECT PARADISE!
It’s hard to imagine anything better 😁, except maybe without the ticks
Joshua Morris,
congratulations on the homestead. I appreciate the knowledge you shared about the livestock and the land. You and family created an awesome homestead.
I watched the vid on Stefano Creatini channel YT.
I attempted to post this comment on Veteran Farmer Coalition website. I was unsuccessful bc i do not use facebook.
*Stefano please share this comment with Joshua. Thank You.
Thanks so much, I’m a big fan of the farmer veteran coalition 😊
Very awesome! I'll check out the book too.
Thanks, we’ve had great feedback on the book, it’s a one of a kind!
I like ur style!!! Amazing property!! Many ideas to incorporate
Thanks, really happy that people can improve their own self sufficiency with this video and the book .
Just happened across this video. Really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing!
It’s great to see how much interest there is in this type of lifestyle!
A lot of excellent though went into making this the way it’s been done. Thanks for sharing! 💪🏽😎🥇👍🏽
Thanks. It’s true, I like planning almost more than doing 😂. But we got it done 😅
Wow! Very impressive!
Thanks, I love the way Stefano Creatini does his videos!
Thank you for the video and the book!
We are happy for your homestead and wish you continued success and God’s blessings!
Thanks so much, many blessings to you as well!
@@HomesteadRanger Thank you! Will I be able to funds your book on Amazon?
Yeah, link in the video
Excellent video - Thanks!
Glad you liked it!
Nicely done, such a beautiful property!
We agree!
I thought your wife was from Italy… we lived there for 7 years, husband was in the 173rd Airborne unit! We miss Italy. Live in Eastern Idaho now, it’s impossibly expensive to buy land here. My sights have been on Missouri lately.
Wow, small world, Vicenza was one of my favorite places to be stationed! Missouri has been a great place for this kind of lifestyle, look me up if you ever need info about moving to the Ozarks😃
@@HomesteadRanger Yes, Vicenza is wonderful. We lived in Dueville. Perfect access for many different cycling 🚴🏻 routes. We definitely will! We want to do what you guys are doing and seeing it isn’t possible here in Idaho right now.
@@lasinajensen4577Idaho must be nice in the summer😊
@@ChiaraMorris-u4v Usually, It is very nice in the summer, except this year has been very hot and dry.
@@lasinajensen4577 we had an unusual summer too this year, much more rain and cool weather 😀
Those Army Ranger salaries sure do pay well. Anyways, love the enthusiasm great job mate.
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wonderful place you have there sir and wish you the very best
Thank you so much, I love hearing the positive feedback! Hopefully others can become more self-sufficient soon!
@@HomesteadRanger being a veteran myself when I see such ingenuity and passion for your choices it gives me and many others guidance and encouragement. Thanks for sharing your homestead it’s amazing what you and your family have created .
@@lewisgarland4025 thanks brother, you might like to check out the farmer veteran coalition, it’s a great organization for vets with similar interests
I had to switch 2x speed back to normal to catch the remy lebeau accent. Dope!
Remy Lebeau!!
As in the old cartoon or the Channing Tatum version?
Kale chips are DELICIOUS! We make them at our home. Sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top of them and it’s magic!
And so healthy, everyone should grow kale😊
13:00 a diesel powered UTV would be IMO, a better choice, especially if you're worried about an "end of days" scenario... you can always find a way to make diesel or an alternative burning fuel source
Diesel is a good choice, but one of each is ideal. That way you can use the silent electric motor when stealth is required. You can’t hear these electric utv’s coming 😮
Thank you Stefano, the video looks great !! Love sharing our homestead story with others 😀
thank you for sharing your story, I learned a lot from your homestead.
Awesome interview. :)
These are so awesome. I would like to see Stefano come out with one every week.🤩
Indeed. Spent a lot of time prepping for the off-grid life. Spent 2 years fleshing out a rapid food production system and put together an energy production system as well. Got a few properties in the South West. Just have not relocated yet. One thing for sure is I'll be hitting the ground running for a completely self sustainable system. 😁
@@crypto-city859interesting, what do you mean by a rapid food production system?
@@HomesteadRanger A combination of Mushrooms and aquaponics 😁
@@crypto-city859excellent, sounds like a great setup?
A former army ranger, alone in his homestead bunker house, in the middle of nowhere. Sounds like the start of a Hollywood movie.
He's not alone. You do see his wife standing there right? And she made mention of a 5 year old.
Thanks for This video I actually needed some encouragement
Awesome, you’re so welcome! That’s what it’s all about 😊
So happy for your beautiful family 😅
Thanks, I highly recommend the homestead lifestyle 😎
Thank you!!
That was incredible!
This really was well made!
Great video and good to see you thriving in such a wonderful place
Thanks so much, we love 🇺🇸
This is amazing! Us Morris folks are quite creative. HAHA.
Good stock😅!!
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We operate a small organic teaching farm near the outskirts of Eugene, Oregon.
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After marijuana was legitimized, indoor growers established standardized testing for the lack of petroleum-based pesticides and fertilizers.
Clean product gets a higher price, organic goes ad astra.
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All the 'indoors' eventually switched from sudsy spray to Neems.
Unfortunately, in enclosed space and absorbed through the skin, aerosol concentrated Neems can act upon the human brain and nerves.
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Anecdotal:
One of our 'indoor' neighbors -- at 36yo! -- developed Parkinson's tremors.
Wow, thanks for sharing that. I’m going to have to look into neems a little more closely. Very good information to share.
I’m near Eugene and would love to learn. Any additional info? Thank you!
@@Sunnyday069 feel free to checkout our information on the homestead Ranger website
Beautiful and very efficient place! Excellent. 👍
Thanks so much, efficiency really needs to be the goal when building homes. Then, rolling the savings back into something positive, that’s the real trick!
This is awesome. Hopefully he does consulting for others who want to build something similar.
Absolutely, I have built and installed for individual clients and would love to build a plan B community most likely at an equatorial location 😅
@@HomesteadRanger Awesome. I am planning to start my planning/vetting process next month. I see your link in the description. I will reach out for more information.
@@kmt8958that’s wonderful, yes feel free to reach out anytime 😊
@@HomesteadRangerwhy an equatorial location?
@@nanshe3x 3 reasons; one is the constant pleasant temperatures at 2-5000 feet altitude, 2. year round growing season, and 3. better chance of survival in a large nuclear conflict.
WOW.....OUTSTANDING.
Guys my hero!
Thanks Mr. Brock, don’t forget to subscribe to this and the homestead Ranger channel 😎
I enjoyed watching your video.
Thank you for this video! A wonderful homestead!
It was really fun visiting with Stefano as he made this video, he has a real passion for sharing this kind of important knowledge!