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Homestead Happenings for July 10, 2026 – EP 1148

Today I am joined by the Tactical Redneck for our weekly update from the Holler Homestead: managing MORE injuries and Airbnb turnovers, infrastructure improvements, upcoming events, and lessons learned from trying to build a sustainable homestead and community at the same time.

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  • Both Tactical and I are dealing with injuries and learning to adjust how we work.
  • Getting Basecamp Lodge turned over for Airbnb guests while staying on top of the homestead.
  • The “Peeping Tom Ladder” story.
  • Why cleaning up after events and projects has become a bigger priority.
  • Using Airbnb income to help support Basecamp while building out the broader Holler Homestead vision.
  • Working toward systems that require less emergency effort.
  • Updates on peaches and what’s happening around the orchard.
  • Upcoming fencing class, farm tours, and other events.
  • Improvements underway around the pond and property.
  • Why finishing projects completely matters more than starting new ones
  • Building systems that are sustainable when life happens.
  • What injuries reveal about weak spots in your homestead systems.
  • Why relying on heroics eventually catches up with you.
  • Learning to prioritize infrastructure over constant reaction.
  • Creating processes that continue to work even when you’re not at 100%.
  • The importance of finishing one project before creating three more.
  • Growing community while also protecting your own capacity.

Make It A Great Week!