In this episode of Occupy the Land, we dive into our Arizona desert homestead as Donna tackles a solo earthbag-laying session using a stand mixer, proving it’s possible but time-consuming compared to the tractor method. We continue building our utility dome, reinforcing doorframes with concrete-heavy mixes and planning for electrical boxes. Meanwhile, we work on […]
#OccupytheLand with attainable housing for the freedom community. Ernest Hancock runs FreedomsPhoenix.com and has a radio show, Declare Your Independence with Ernest Hancock.
What if the solution to tyranny… was dirt simple? Join me for a high-energy, eye-opening conversation with legendary liberty activist Ernest Hancock, as we dive into his newest and most radical project yet: #OccupyTheLand — a hands-on, decentralized movement to reclaim power, build attainable housing, and live free from the system… one plot of land […]
In this episode of Occupy the Land, we dive into a busy morning on our Arizona desert homestead! We prep for another concrete pour and lay a new layer of earthbags around our utility dome, focusing on reinforcing doorframes with cement-heavy mixes for durability. Meanwhile, Donna tackles laundry on our clothesline, where the desert heat […]
In this episode of Occupy the Land, we dive into the heavy equipment that powers our 18-acre desert homestead! We showcase our tractor attachments—back blade, auger, and mixing bucket—and demonstrate how we use them to build roads, manage moon dust, and prep for monsoon water capture with our sand pond. From hauling 150-200 loads of […]
In this episode of Occupy the Land, we share our off-grid life in a customized 1980 MCI bus, powered by solar with a 5000 BTU AC keeping us cool in the Arizona desert heat! We showcase our setup, including a studio, refrigerator, and ice machine, all running on 12-13kW of solar storage. We prep for […]
In this episode of Occupy the Land, we dive into our off-grid desert homestead as we prep for monsoon season and advance our dome build! We showcase the versatility of our dump trailer for hauling materials, share plans for capturing monsoon water in our sand pond to store millions of gallons, and highlight the earthbag […]
In this episode of Occupy the Land, we take you through our Arizona desert homestead as we prepare for monsoons and advance our off-grid dome build! We showcase our sand pond project to capture monsoon water, repurpose pallets for storage, and plan a man-lift using an IBC tote for dome construction. From managing solar panels […]
In this episode of Occupy the Land, a powerful half-hour thunderstorm hits our Arizona desert property, giving us a chance to test our water management plans! We showcase how we channel monsoon waters into our sand pond and compost ditches, preparing for future gardening and soil projects. From assessing drainage channels to managing berms and […]
In this episode of Occupy the Land, we make strides on our off-grid dome by completing half the concrete floor pour for the laundry-bathroom area, keeping it moist to cure in the Arizona heat. We prep for the next pour while tackling errands in town, including exchanging boards and fixing Donna’s car. Join us for […]
