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Winterizing Your Homestead

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November 11, 2016 by Rhonda Leave a Comment

Has this year shot by or is it just me? Winter’s north breeze will soon be blowing across all of our homesteads. Winterizing your homestead will save you time and money in the long run. Here are some great tips to get you started!

winter scene in winterizing your homestead

You know the old saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” and “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” I know I don’t have to convince you of anything. We all know from experience each winter brings with it challenges we may have overlooked or didn’t expect.

Resources for Tips on Winterizing Your Homestead

To help get you going or to check your preparedness, I’ve put together some sources for winterizing your homestead.

I’m a list maker, just ask anyone who knows me. Who doesn’t like a free printable checklist? When it comes to winterizing your farm this is a great little checklist to download or print to get you moving in the right direction before the snow flies.

Winterizing The Farm and A Free Printable Checklist!

winterizing your homestead

There always seems to be some of us who, because of some trial or life situation, just can’t seem to get all the winterizing tasks done. If you find yourself in that boat this year, being blown farther from the shore of your goals, then you should look at these winterizing tips for your home, barn, livestock, and heavy equipment even after you think it’s too late.

Winterizing Your Homestead Even After It’s Too Late

winterizing your homestead

For those of us who have to be concerned about keeping our chickens happy during the winter, Be sure to read our post

Getting Your Chickens Ready For Winter.

Chickens Ready For Winter

Some of the old-timers are saying this winter will bring more snow and colder temperatures here in the panhandle of Idaho than there’s been over the last few years.

Have you finished winterizing your homestead? Share your tips for preparing for winter in the comments below. You never know how your wisdom and experience may help another succeed.

winter scene in winterizing your homestead PIN

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About Rhonda

Rhonda Crank – Founder of The Farmer’s Lamp
I’m Rhonda, a Southern-born and raised farm girl from the Deep South with over 45 years of homesteading experience. With 7 generations of farmers behind us, The Farmer’s Lamp embraces the full spectrum of homesteading—gardening, raising chickens, and more. We share Southern style from-scratch recipes, Einkorn recipes, and more, all while staying true to organic, non-GMO principles. Our approach blends the time-honored wisdom of our grandparents with a touch of modern ingenuity, keeping these traditions alive and thriving.

Notable Roles: Chief Editor of Homesteading Today Magazine, Author, and Contributor to Countryside Magazine, Backyard Poultry Magazine, Homestead Livestock Summit, and Grit Magazine.

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