Winter Homestead Projects

Need some ideas for Winter Homestead Projects?
Check out the page!
http://makingahomestead.com/2012/01/11/winter-homestead-projects/

1. Winterize your house
2. Build a birdhouse
3. Build a bird feeder
4. Set up a seed starting station
5. Set up a re-potting bench/area
6. Design your garden
7. Buy and sort seeds for the coming season
8. Organize your pantry
9. Build a compost bin
10. Build a vermacompost bin
11. Organize your first aid and emergency supplies
12. Build a cold frame
13. Build a dehydrator or solar oven
14. Build a coop
15. Collect any supplies you think will need for the coming season
16. Sharpen your knives and gardening tools
17. Gather leaves for compost and mulch (check your gutters for some or even ask your neighbors)
18. Learn to cook something new
19. Learn to knit and/or sew
20. Change your air filters (if you haven’t recently)
21. Develop an emergency evacuation plan
22. Install alternative energy system such as solar, geothermal and/or wind power
23. Grow sprouts inside
24. Set up a HAM radio
25. Research – Read and watch movies on subjects to help the homestead  (get a library card if you don’t have one)