Welcome to Guildbrook Farm

Guildbrook Farm is a modern homestead in the foothills of Appalachia. We take our audience along on a journey to become more self-reliant by growing our own organic produce, raising animals for dairy and eggs, preparing food for long-term storage, and building off the grid renewable energy systems. In 2017, we moved to raw land where we are building a debt-free energy efficient and disaster resistant ICF mountain home. Join us as we learn to live a simple, sustainable lifestyle.

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Pickup Framing, Backing and Preparing for Drywall

Pickup Framing, Backing and Preparing for Drywall

Checking all of the wall and ceiling framing to insure a nice flat surface can be tedious. Fixing bowed and crooked lumber is not the most fun job, but it's a necessary part of building a home. In this episode we are also installing 1x4 strapping to the upstairs ceilings to provide more fastening surface for the drywall. This will be our last opportunity to make any major changes before the walls go on!

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Do THIS before you Drywall!

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Insulating with Open Cell Spray Foam

Insulating with Open Cell Spray Foam