How I Turn Branches Into Gold for Our Homestead

An ice storm nearly wiped out our homestead—but the right tools made all the difference. In this video, we clean up the aftermath, split firewood, and share the gear that kept us self-sufficient through weeks without power. From a wood chipper that turns branches into garden gold to the generator that kept our fridge and water pump running—this is real homesteading, powered by preparation. Eight weeks after the storm, we’re still cleaning up. You’ll see how we use our Champion chipper shredder, wood splitter, and dual-fuel generator to not only survive—but thrive—through chaos. Whether you're off-grid, planning your emergency power setup, or just love self-sufficient living, this video shows what it takes to be ready when nature hits hard. 👇CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT👇 WOOD CHIPPER: https://www.championpowerequipment.com/product/201352-3-inch-chipper-shredder/ LOG SPLITTER: https://www.championpowerequipment.com/product/100424-27-ton-log-splitter/ DUAL FUEL GENERATOR: https://www.championpowerequipment.com/product/201417-11000w-electric-start-dual-fuel-inverter-generator-with-co-shield/ 👇 My Resources 👇 Tiny Home Building Plans - https://stan.store/thisiswildhomestead/p/tiny-home-plans Off-grid Bathroom Plans - https://stan.store/thisiswildhomestead/p/offgrid-bathroom-plans FREE Emergency Kit E-Book - https://stan.store/thisiswildhomestead/p/free-emergency-ebook Ultimate Guide to Starting your Homestead - https://stan.store/thisiswildhomestead/p/ultimate-guide-to-starting-your-homestead 📍 Video Chapters 0:00 – Welcome to the Homestead 0:25 – Storm Damage Overview 1:00 – No Power for 2 Weeks 1:45 – Nothing Goes to Waste 2:20 – Cleanup Begins 3:00 – Wood Chipper 4:20 – Generator 5:20 – Wood Splitter 6:30 – Why It All Matters 7:30 – What’s Next