When Philip purchased the homestead at Kowalski Mountain in 2016 he was looking for a place he could hunt, work the land, build a home and live a life that he could be proud of. We’ve based our categories on those four topics. Browse a topic by selecting a category in the yellow box.
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Building
Building the homestead is no small task! Philip and I have built everything that you see, from the barn, the bathhouse, and even the RV canopy. Since we live in Florida, Kowalski Mountain is built-in Workcations. It’s amazing what we can accomplish when we set our mind to it. This section includes Building Projects and the projects that we work on during our Workcations.
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DIY Chicken Dropping Boards: The Easy Coop Cleaning Hack
As any chicken keeper knows, the biggest mess in the chicken coop is below the roosting bars. Every night, the flock settles in on the roosting bars, and by morning the amount of manure that accumulates can be overwhelming. Especially if “just a few” hens become a flock with dozens of chickens! For years, I…
Hunting
Hunting is one of Philip’s favorite past times. He works hard all year long preparing for the season. Planting food plots to create an oasis that the wildlife want to call home. We provide suitable resources to supplement the deer and manage the population. Philip is an accomplished hunter in both archery and rifle, we never worry about going hungry! For us, hunting is a big part of our self-sufficient lifestyle.
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Best Venison Processing Tools for the Home Processor
Fall has finally come to the homestead and buck fever hits hard this time of year. Philip is an avid hunter and while he certainly scopes out the best bucks each year. Hunting on the homestead is not about trophies, it’s about filling our freezers with wild game. While using a local meat processor is…
Farming
Food security is probably the biggest reason people choose a homesteading lifestyle. At Kowalski Mountain, farming includes gardening, food preservation, raising animals for meat, and managing an apiary.
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DIY Chicken Dropping Boards: The Easy Coop Cleaning Hack
As any chicken keeper knows, the biggest mess in the chicken coop is below the roosting bars. Every night, the flock settles in on the roosting bars, and by morning the amount of manure that accumulates can be overwhelming. Especially if “just a few” hens become a flock with dozens of chickens! For years, I…
Living
Living a life full of adventure is important to us! We’re never bored on the homestead… too busy for that! This category is a hodgepodge of life! From projects on the homestead, family, and amazing discoveries right here on Kowalski Mountain.
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Pumpkin Bars Recipe with Fresh Milled Flour You’ll Love
If you are looking for the ultimate pumpkin dessert, this is it! This is my go-to pumpkin dessert for any occasion. This pumpkin bars recipe is easy to make with fresh or canned pumpkin. It’s full of delightful fall spices. It’s delicious with or without the cream cheese frosting that takes it to the next…
