VIDEO: Skylight project
Replaced a skylight this week. Building methods are a bit different than I know but got it worked out. Saved a bunch of money doing it myself.
Tag: carpentry
VIDEO: Never ending rain and two projects
Rain this year is coming way too often. A few days of sunshine then a week of rain and low temps. Showing a few projects as well.
VIDEO: The progress part 2
Part 2 Just showing what I have going. Recovering from health problems, catching up on projects as well as job search forced me to hold back on my garden this year. In spite of that it appears I have more than I thought or even intended.
VIDEO: Home improvement: A huge mistake made
A simple install turns into a nightmare!
VIDEO: Patio Table Improvement
Refurbishing an old patio table. music by audionautix.com http://audionautix.com/ Creative Commons License 3.0
VIDEO: Cold Frame Build
First cold frame build. Next one should be a bit easier now that I know how I want them. The video starts out a bit slow.
VIDEO: Back to square one
Property overgrew badly while I was ill for several months. Starting over.
VIDEO: Greenhouse modifications, Apples and apple peeler
Made some modifications to my greenhouse to stop it collapsing under rain. Have harvested the last of our apples and preparing to make apple sauce, apple butter, jelly and dehydrating.
VIDEO: Protection and preservation of wood products at home
Talking about the product I used to protect windows, privacy fencing and other wood products at home with out paying the extravagant costs of paying someone else to do it.
VIDEO: Farmers markets and marketing
Farmers markets seem to be on the rise yet some are getting a bit discouraged in their efforts as vendors. This is a 2 part series. In this part I address the difficulty of sales and a few suggestions as to how to improve. An American Homestead Podcast: Are farmers markets worth the effort? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQThFS82pJM…
VIDEO: Tomatoes, Volunteers and Projects
Just a little of what is going on. Several plans for the garden after the busy season is over with. Hopefully I will get to them
VIDEO: Trellis installed a look around and priorities
Trellis is installed and a quick look around. Talking a bit about my priority of work this summer and fall. 1. Get existing beds planted and improved to a point that is satisfactory for the next two years. 2. Divide the property into sections, determine what improvements or builds will be done and do them.…
VIDEO: Trellis build
I need a strong, stable trellis that looks at least halfway decent to train the wild rose onto. I thought of buying one to save some time but the cost was completely unacceptable. So, I’m building one. If you want to see the finished product but don’t want to sit through the build just skip…
VIDEO: Building a terrace wall and a look at the property
Quick look at how I decided to build a short wall for a terraced bed and a look around at the springtime property for those who have been asking about it. The Wall is not yet complete as I made some last minute changes in the design I wanted and ran out of materials. There…
VIDEO: The beginning 2015 garden
Getting a messed up start this year due to “life”. Forgot to show what I still have inside. Lot of changes coming in our family, our work and the channel.
VIDEO: 3 and 4 year old seed germination
Results from older seeds germination have been surprisingly good. Work direction and channel direction will be changing. A big thank you to all who have sent messages and have expressed concern for us in the last few weeks. I don’t usually go into details of problems on my videos but am explaining my surgery for…
VIDEO: Starting slowly but getting there
2014 was difficult for our gardening efforts though we did learn some things. The last few months have been filled mostly with reorganizing our home. We have a few seeds started and a few other projects. A direction change for the channel is being considered and will be announced in a future video once decided…
VIDEO: Book Review Sepp Holzers Permaculture
Type in Sepp Holzer and krameterhof in search box and you will find many links.
VIDEO: Starting my next project
Building a simple concrete form and explaining a few techniques and math usage. Taking the opportunity to teach my daughter practical math applications in the hopes that she will take studying a bit more seriously. I’ve been out of carpentry for several years now and out of practice and made a few minor mistakes that…
VIDEO: 2014 update, Space saving and a cry for help
Way behind this year. Showing a little of what I’ve got and a few space saving methods I am trying. Also need help identifying a problem with my Yacon.
VIDEO: Weather, fence, tree cutting and garden design
A little update on the property. Weather has been unusually good. Threw me off actually as I had planned on rebuilding several things in the house during the time that we normally have heavy snows. So…. instead, the last few months have been filled with reorganization on a daily basis.
VIDEO: PH testing for Biochar trials
Testing the three elements I plan to use for the potting mix for the biochar trials. Peat, compost/potting soil and worm castings mixed with biochar. I am also testing the worm castings without biochar as well.
VIDEO: Laying out raised beds with the water level
Laying out a raised bed with the homemade water level How to make the water level http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQuwgSy2QyA
VIDEO: How to make your own water level
Most levels often need to be calibrated. I will show you how to make a water level that never needs calibrating. Laying out a raised bed with a water level http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G6DLxQbIcQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G6DLxQbIcQ
VIDEO: Nettle Tea Fertilizer and Blossom End Rot
Nettle solution stopped my Blossom End Rot. Making Nettle solution http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE2xFI4Rht8 Application http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTBaSy6-ck8