Rob Hagest

Dont currently have anything built im just thinking about designs for this spring.  

I work at a ski area, we have two outhouses that are in need of replacing. I would like to do something like the trash can poopers. Was just hanging up on urine flow. Most of their use is in winter. They are both pretty remote, one has no close power.  

Delivering hot water could be done in small amounts, a thermos full would do it I think. Dont know about maintaining a compost pile.  We usually have 3 feet of snow by December. Insulation on hose and a somewhat insulated structure may help too.

What are some strategies for keeping your urine diverter hose from freezing in sub zero weather? Here in Montana we stay below freezing most of the year. My worries with urine diverting in winter is that your pee will freeze before it can fully drain. This would then clog the outlet cause pee to back up.

No power solutions would be best. Not looking to wrap heat tape or put a heater in this application. I personally would just write my name in the snow, but  what are your ideas for avoiding frozen urine?

I am up in Montana, mostly soft wood up here. From what I have seen the Pulaski heads are about 3-4 pounds. That seems to be about the size of small axes. Was kinda wondering if the grub hoe on the Pulaski caused any issues with spitting?

John Weiland wrote:I use a pulaski for around the property odd jobs, but really need a splitting maul for splitting firewood.

Do you use the maul because of the extra weight? I could see It helping with stubborn hard woods.

I am in the market for a new ax. For the last few years I have discovered how great a pulaski is for working around the homestead. It is a great multi purpose tool I was just wondering if it is any good at splitting fire wood? I know an ax would be the best tool for that, but would rather have one tool that can do many jobs.

So has anyone ever used a pulaski to split fire wood? Or would I be better off just buying an ax too.

I currently don't have either.

Three Sisters.
Corn, Beans, Squash.

Today I picked up three duck. They are about a year old and two are supposed to be female. They are already laying a few eggs a day. They came with a large house, feeder and waterer. Also scored kiddy pool and a few more chicken feeders.

I see many future projects in duck housing and fencing.

The work on a homestead never stops. From daily chores to projects small and large. Every blue moon we may even take a break from the work to just enjoy the life we built.

I want to know what you did today. Pictures are great too.