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Home Winemaking (Part I)

January 25, 2015 Joe SSP YouTube Channel

In this video and the next few videos that follow we’ll be documenting our first foray into vinification (winemaking). We’ll be using a winemaking kit for this first experiment, making an Australian Shiraz. Part one will include preparing the primary fermentation. In later episodes we’ll cover secondary fermentation, clearing, bottling, resting, and finally tasting. Please share your thoughts and comments. Thanks! Drink the Harvest: Making and Preserving Juices, Wines, Meads, Teas, and Ciders 6 Gallon Glass Carboy Hydrometer (Triplescale) Fermtech Large (0.5-Inch) Auto Siphon 3 Piece Econo-Lock with Carboy Bung (Set of 2)

Build an Ugly Drum Smoker (UDS) – Part 1

December 24, 2014 Joe SSP YouTube Channel

In this episode we begin an Ugly Drum Smoker (UDS) project. I’m investing some serious time and money in this build, as I expect to own and use this smoker for years to come. Parts and cost lists will be posted and linked to selfsufficientpath.com once the project is completed. We’re also using and reviewing a new step drill bit made by Neiko in this episode. 2″ 550F BBQ CHARCOAL GRILL PIT WOOD SMOKER TEMP GAUGE THERMOMETER 2.5″ STEM SS RWB Neiko Titanium Step Drill Bit – 1/4″ to 1-3/8″ in 1/8″ Increments, 10 Steps Wire Rack and Small Cart 3″ Caster Kit – 4 Pack – 3/8″ x 1-1/2″ Threaded Stem

Generator Transfer Switch – Part 2

November 24, 2014 Joe SSP YouTube Channel

In part two of this series on wiring a house for use with a generator Mountain State Prepper takes us through the hookup process. Wiring home service to incorporate a manually switched generator is not rocket science. But it’s not without risk either. Remember, you’re dealing with sufficient power to cause permanent injury or death if you don’t know what you’re doing, or if you’re not careful. This is NOT an instructional video; but merely the way MSP did it. Do your research. If you’re not comfortable taking on a project like this, hire a professional. With that said, I hope you find this post helpful. Please like/reblog, and please subscribe to our YouTube channel to get more videos on

Generator Transfer Switch – Part 1

November 16, 2014 Joe SSP YouTube Channel

Mountain State Prepper shows us how he wired his home so he can safely use his generator to power (some of) his house’s circuits in the event of a power outage. Whether you’re facing a 24 hour outage, or it lasts five days or more (as happened to us just a couple of years ago), electricity can be the difference between riding it out in relative comfort or being miserable until the lights come on. This is even more true if you have small children. Trust me. Reliance Controls Transfer Switch Kit Amprobe AM-510 Commercial/Residential Multimeter Generac 5940 GP6500 Generator Wiring home service to incorporate a manually switched generator is not rocket science. But it’s not without risk either. Remember,

Halloween Harvest, Roasting Pumpkin Seeds

November 12, 2014 Joe SSP YouTube Channel

We use the leavings from our Halloween Jack-o-Lanterns to make some roasted pumpkin seeds. We try two recipes; a sweet maple flavor, and a spicy Cajun variety. We’ll give you the recipes, show you how, and show you how they turn out.

Making Summer Sausage with SSP

October 20, 2014 Joe SSP YouTube Channel

Today we’re using a summer sausage kit, a grinder which attaches to my Kitchenaid mixer, and some venison and pork loin to make some tasty summer sausage at home. The results are outstanding. Now if we can just have a successful 2014 whitetail season, maybe we can make some more to give away as gifts.

Opening Day of 2014 PA Archery Season

October 8, 2014 Joe SSP YouTube Channel

The 2014 Pennsylvania Archery season is NOT off to a good start. I guess that’s why they call it “hunting”, not “finding”. That’s alright. We’ll get it done. Just going to have to spend a few more glorious days in the beautiful Autumn woods of Southern Pennsylvania.

Every Day Carry (EDC) Introduction

July 21, 2014 Joe SSP YouTube Channel

Today I’ll take you through the tools I carry on a daily basis to help me do the things I need to get done. Obviously my EDC can vary from day-to-day based on the job at hand, or the environment I’m going to find myself in. But generally speaking, this is what I have with me most of the time. This isn’t THE ULTIMATE EDC LIST. What’s right for me probably won’t be exactly right for you. This is what works for me. Ball Cap Safety Glasses (or Polarized Sunglasses) Watch (Bulova Marinestar) Smart Phone (Droid II) Keyring: Keys (duh) Carabiner Craftsman Multi-tool Glock 27 .40 S&W (http://www.glock.com) in a Concealment Solutions (http://www.concealmentsolutions.com), Black Mamba holster Extra Magazine 2 Lighters

Fixing a Water Collection Tank and the Self-Sufficient Mindset

July 11, 2014 Joe SSP YouTube Channel

Click the link to subscribe and to be notified when new videos are posted. The “big tank” in my water collection system has partially collapsed due to an insufficient base assembly. I can’t bang it back out with a shovel handle or a 2×4. What to do? Throw it out and get a new one? Not likely. Where brute force fails, I use physics and a little rustic ingenuity to get the job done. And I was only a little nervous about blowing myself up in the process. Not everyone is going to face this specific problem. The point is taking a self-sufficient approach to solving your challenges. Overcoming. Adapting. Finding a way to get it done. Trivia question: Why

Tomato Pruning and Suckering (late blight)

July 4, 2014 Joe SSP YouTube Channel

Don’t forget to subscribe to Self Sufficient Path https://www.youtube.com/selfsufficientpath Topics: Suckering and pruning tomatoes to avoid late blight and stimulate growth Resources: – http://www.BackHomeMagazine.com – http://blog.gardeners.com/2013/05/how-to-prune-tomatoes/ (good page with images of tomato suckers)