In this episode, I’m giving you a virtual tour of my new old house: the big-picture pieces, the quirky challenges, the garden and yard details, and the interior spaces I’m slowly bringing back to life.

I'm sharing the details on how my new old house isn’t polished or perfect, but there’s so much I already love about it, and how I’m learning a ton about how to focus on layers instead of going 'all in' on projects. Whether you're moving to a new place or simply feeling overwhelmed with your current one, I think this episode has some great tips to help you learn to love what you have.

Podcast Episode Highlights:

• Giving you a virtual tour of my new old house
• Recent criticisms and my response
• Big picture stuff on my new place
• The challenges of a new home
• What I love about my new place
• My garden and yard details
• The interior of my new old house
• Focusing on layers
• Why growth isn't always good
• Final thoughts

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

• The Substack article on My New Old House: https://jillwinger.substack.com/p/the-new-old-house
• The blog article on My New Old House: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2026/05/the-new-old-house.html

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

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