By Aaron Massey, Tracy Pendergast
The podcast currently has 74 episodes available.
Welcome to the last day of Home School’d! Thats right! Todays the final episode of season 1!
We’ve had such an amazing time learning with you, and today we’re recapping some of our favorite episodes, PLUS we’ll see how much information we actually retained.
This year we covered everything from emergency preparedness to maximalism (yes, that is a thing!) and watched our show name take on a whole new meaning as we shifted our recording set-up from in-studio to quarantined at home.
We’re so excited to chat about some of our most memorable moments and celebrate our awesome school year.
Today’s guest instructor, Friday Apaliski worked for six years at San Francisco’s Department of the Environment. In her time there she witnessed first-hand just how complicated and nuanced being environmentally conscious and sustainable can be.
For anyone looking to green their home this amounts to a firehose of overwhelming information that leads to confusion and inaction. Not many have the countless hours required to research the products and programs best suited for their goals. They want an expert to talk them through options, in plain English, and assure them that their choices are in fact beneficial.
Friday’s company, The Sustainability Concierge does just that! She is passionate about the environment and an unrelenting optimist, who jumps at every opportunity to make the sustainable choice both obvious and easy.
By the end of this class you’ll have Friday’s take on emergency preparedness and creating a less toxic home.
The cleaning products Friday recommends: meliorameansbetter.com
HOMEWORK: Watch "The Story of Plastic" and "Mossville".
FIND FRIDAY:
WEBSITE
Today’s guest instructor, Friday Apaliski worked for six years at San Francisco’s Department of the Environment. In her time there she witnessed first-hand just how complicated and nuanced being environmentally conscious and sustainable can be.
For anyone looking to green their home this amounts to a firehose of overwhelming information that leads to confusion and inaction. Not many have the countless hours required to research the products and programs best suited for their goals. They want an expert to talk them through options, in plain English, and assure them that their choices are in fact beneficial.
Friday’s company, The Sustainability Concierge does just that! She is passionate about the environment and an unrelenting optimist, who jumps at every opportunity to make the sustainable choice both obvious and easy.
By the end of this class you’ll have Friday’s top tips for becoming more energy efficient and a breakdown of light bulbs (because there are so many!)
The video Aaron referred to: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/lighting/21124559/how-to-understand-the-lighting-facts-label
FIND FRIDAY:
WEBSITE
For many homeowners, refinancing their mortgage can be a difficult decision. There are costs to consider, applications to complete, and the process requires time and energy that’s hard to come by these days.
On top of that, we are in uncertain times- which has people wondering if it’s a good time to get involved with anything real estate related at all!
Today’s instructor, Matthew Garland is the Division Manager at United Northern Mortgage Bankers Limited. He is passionate about real estate financing, and uses his multiple platforms and speaking engagements to educate and empower homeowners.
By the end of this class you’ll have a better understanding of refinancing, a break-down of the costs involved and an inside look at the current real estate market.
FIND MATTHEW!
YOUTUBE
WEBSITE
Today’s instructor, Arta Nubani of Junglecasita is a self proclaimed crazy plant lady who started an Instagram account to document her plant growth and obsession. She’s created a space where plant lovers can feel inspired, learn more about plants, and get tips for incorporating them into their home decor- and today she’s spilling it all.
By the end of this class you’ll have some basic tips for plant care, answers to your most common plant woes and some next level ideas for plant styling.
FIND ARTA:
INSTAGRAM- @junglecasita
YOUTUBE- Jungle Casita
WEBSITE- junglecasita.com
HOME SCHOOL’D COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/homeschooldpodcastHOME SCHOOL’D INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/homeschooldpodcast/
HOME SCHOOL’D BLOG + SHOWNOTES: https://homeschooldpodcast.com
AARON MASSEY’S SITE: https://www.mrfixitdiy.com
TRACY PENDERGAST’S SITE: https://hey-tracy.com
Put on an addition or move to a new house? It’s a question that crosses the minds of many homeowners who’d like to make a change to their current living situation.
Adding on or expanding a home can sometimes be just as stressful as moving. There are contractors to hire, important decisions to make and in many cases, a lot of money to spend.
On top of that, many families find themselves living in the construction zone- which isn’t always ideal. But sometimes finding what you’re looking for in a new home or changing locations just isn’t possible.
So if you're dreaming of a home addition, this episode is for you.
Today’s guest instructor David Hopkins is currently the VP of construction for Welker Properties in Dallas and also runs the popular DIY YouTube channel, Tough Guys TV. We are thrilled to talk about things to consider before starting a construction project, with someone who is equally supportive of DIY and contracted work.
By the end of this class you’ll have the pros and cons of adding on vs buying a new home, a checklist for starting the process and tips for taking on some of your own construction work.
Class is in session.
FIND DAVID:
Instagram: @toughguystv
YouTube: Tough Guys TV
HOME SCHOOL’D COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/homeschooldpodcastHOME SCHOOL’D INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/homeschooldpodcast/
HOME SCHOOL’D BLOG + SHOWNOTES: https://homeschooldpodcast.com
AARON MASSEY’S SITE: https://www.mrfixitdiy.com
TRACY PENDERGAST’S SITE: https://hey-tracy.com
Home ownership is part of the American Dream and to some that means having the biggest house on the block. While the size of one’s home is truly a matter of preference, today we’re going to explore the benefits of living small.
With larger homes comes the responsibility of maintenance and upkeep which takes up time and money, especially if you have a busy life-plus there’s pressure to fill the space with more stuff- so perhaps on the home front…bigger isn’t always better.
Today’s guest Laura Fenton is the author of The Little Book of Living Small and the former lifestyle director at Parents magazine, where she oversaw all the home content for the publication.
A writer with more than fifteen years of experience, her work has appeared in major publications including Better Homes & Gardens, Country Living, Good Housekeeping, and on leading home websites including Remodelista, HGTV.com, ElleDecor.com, Curbed, and Refinery29.
Through her writing she has explored the topic of living small for more than a decade. She lives small with her husband, a photographer, and their son in Queens, New York.
Her book The Little Book of Living Small is A comprehensive guide to small-space secrets and real-life solutions for living in 1,200 square feet or less- but today we’ll also cover if it’s possible to “live small” in our existing spaces.
By the end of this class you’ll have actionable tips for down-sizing, motivation for making changes in your everyday life, and advice for maximizing your square footage.
FIND LAURA:
Instagram: @Laura.alice.fenton
Book: The Little Book of Living Small
HOME SCHOOL’D COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/homeschooldpodcastHOME SCHOOL’D INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/homeschooldpodcast/
HOME SCHOOL’D BLOG + SHOWNOTES: https://homeschooldpodcast.com
AARON MASSEY’S SITE: https://www.mrfixitdiy.com
TRACY PENDERGAST’S SITE: https://hey-tracy.com
On this episode we're sharing a bonus clip of our interview with Stephanie and Jeremy Puglisi of The RV Atlas. We're discussing the ins and outs of buying or renting your first RV.
New parents Stephanie and Jeremy Puglisi worried their days of traveling were over―with full-time jobs and infant twins, taking time off to go exploring hardly seemed possible. But they missed the way that travel brought them closer together and knew it would help them grow as a family.
So, they bought a pop-up camper and embarked on the adventure of a lifetime. The campground was their vacation destination, and Stephanie and Jeremy became experts at creating lasting family memories without breaking the bank.
Whether you’re new to camping or a seasoned pro, today’s guests Stephanie and Jeremy are going to teach you the different ways that camping can lead to a happier, healthier family.
From trip planning tips, to navigating RV dealerships and even exploring in this new time of social distancing―these campers are going to cover it all.
Their book See You at the Campground is packed with personal anecdotes, packing lists, site recommendations, and recipes that will foster a love of the outdoors, and today we’re going to get the low down on all of it.
By the end of this class you’ll understand the benefits of camping, have a guide to growing closer as a family and tips for packing and set-up―whether it’s in a cabin, tent, or RV.
Class is in session!
What are some different types of campgrounds?
Private Camp Grounds- Amenities, hotel type experience, more expensive, perhaps a little farther from the “destination”.
Public Camp Grounds- More rustic, less amenities, beautiful surroundings/premiere location.
Do your research this year to see what facilities are open- call campgrounds directly.
Can you share some of your trip planning tips?
How much time do you have? How long do you want to travel? Pick a destination first and then pick the best camping opportunities to support that.
Read a ton of reviews! Some campgrounds might be more suited for a party weekend, and others for families.
What are some of your packing tips?
Get a checklist! You can find some great ones here: thervatlas.com
Pack tubs and even color code according to person/category that you can easily swap in and out. Stock the RV for the season and then just replace items as needed.
What are the benefits of camping for kids?
They can be “free. You don’t have to try to control the environment the way you would in a hotel. Parents can enjoy time together once the kids are asleep and not get held “hostage” in the hotel room.
Homework:
Rent a cabin as a first experience! Buy See You at the Campground!
Find Stephanie & Jeremy:
Podcast: The RV Atlas
Website: TheRVAtlas.com
Book: See You at the Campground
HOME SCHOOL’D COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/homeschooldpodcastHOME SCHOOL’D INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/homeschooldpodcast/
HOME SCHOOL’D BLOG + SHOWNOTES: https://homeschooldpodcast.com
AARON MASSEY’S SITE: https://www.mrfixitdiy.com
TRACY PENDERGAST’S SITE: https://hey-tracy.com
Homesteading. It’s a term that’s associated with the expansion of the United States in the 1800’s but a new generation of self-reliant entrepreneurs has adopted the term and lifestyle and turned it into an attractive option for a broad number of people who are willing to work hard towards providing for themselves and their families.
With the current pandemic, it’s become increasingly apparent how reliant our society has become on outside food, resources, and essential items that we need and want everyday. It’s exposed weaknesses in our food and other supply chains that are ultimately felt on an individual level.
Today’s instructor, Anne Briggs of Anne of All Trades, has been working for years towards building a lifestyle of self-sufficiency and has a big head start on the rest of us. She started her own homestead in Seattle years ago and has recently moved to the Nashville area where she’s starting from scratch with a new homesteading project.
From gardening to raising livestock, woodworking to blacksmithing, Anne has learned on the fly with a fearless do-it-yourself attitude that has made her not only a successful homesteader, but also a social media sensation who shares her can-do attitude with her large following.
By the end of this class you’ll have an idea of what it takes to create your own homestead, how you can identify things around your yard that you could add to your diet, and how you can start with some small changes to create a more self-sufficient lifestyle.
Class is in session.
Gardening isn’t as hard as you think! Anne mentioned: Raised beds, hugelkultur and planting simple beds with wood chips as examples of easy gardening. Check out the tutorials on her site.
Check out this app to identify plants: Picture This
Can you afford to homestead? Anne makes sure every investment pays for itself. Some things she does to offset costs is participating in a heard-share, selling eggs and using social media for extra income.
Have a tiny space? You can do so much with a balcony or window sill. Grow plants on your kitchen counter! Get involved in your local CSA’s, visit farmers markets and join your local homesteading and gardening groups on Facebook.
HOMEWORK: Go outside and plant something edible!
FIND ANNE:
WEBSITE
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