Recent Blog Articles

Fencing Workshop at the Tiny Shiny Homestead

Ashley Longnecker / July 27, 2020

We are stoked to be starting on our fencing project. It’s a job we’ve been needing to do since day one. For those of you who don’t know, Arizona is a free-range state which means ranchers let their cattle roam and it’s up to the land owner to keep the cattle out of their property. And they can really be destructive. So, needless to say, there’s been enough incidents since moving here that it’s high time we put up a fence!

Water Pump Success! Solar Powered Pressurized Water Off-Grid

Jonathan Longnecker / July 20, 2020

Important - this setup now has a massive upgrade! Version 2 of the solar water pump guide now includes options for freeze protection, power monitoring, and notifications. Go There Now →

Getting water off-grid in the desert is hard! First you have to find it, then you have to store it, and then you have to find a way to get it to where it needs to go. 

Weekend Homestead Projects - Airstream Table, Switches for Water Pump & Inverter, Stock Tank Cover

Jonathan Longnecker / July 13, 2020

After finally conquering our water pump situation, and deciding on a fence for our next big project (but waiting on materials to be delivered), we took the weekend off! Just kidding - we tackled a bunch of tiny jobs that have been driving us nuts for months :)

First Animal on the Homestead!

Ashley Longnecker / June 29, 2020

You know the saying, ‘don’t make promises you don’t intend to keep.’ Well, a year or so ago, Jonathan promised the kids that when we moved onto property, we could get a puppy. They’ve been asking for years, but it was never an option while traveling. Since we are a bit more settled, the time had come!

What Should We Do Next on Our Off-Grid Homestead?

Ashley Longnecker / June 23, 2020

Now that we have our deck built, our shade sails up, and just about have our water figured out, we’re looking for help from you! What should we do next?