Karrie and Gordon Nesbit “accidently bought 97 acres” about two years ago outside of the college town where they met Bloomington, Indiana – where they hadn’t lived in about 25 years. They were only seeking about one acre to “put up a shop for woodworking projects and have a garden,” but ended up with nearly 100 acres! They bought the …
Cruizin Brewz Uses CoolBot For Unique Customized Tap Trucks
Pete Shanley has been collecting antique cars all of his life. “I’ve got a bit of a collection,” he tells us. “Most of the stuff is older, from the 1920s and 30s, but there’s also some new stuff. Most people are into [collecting] the same type of cars, but I’m more into things that are a bit different.” Pete has …
Dustin Apple Celebrates 7th Season With CoolBot
Dustin Apple – or you might recognize him by his YouTube handle Whiteriverrambo – and his wife Amy have both been bow hunting since the nineties. Dustin is actually celebrating his 30th year bowhunting. They reside in Southern Indiana and are “year round avid sportsmen,” hunting deer, turkey and fish. Their diet consists mainly of this meat, in addition to …
Aust + K’s Homesteady Journey
Aust and K got into homesteading by baby steps — literally. They were living in a third story apartment and eating Taco Bell, minding their own business, when their first baby arrived on the scene. “We wanted to do right by our little baby,” Aust explains. “We wanted to get him better quality food. But we were really broke, had …
Advanced Brewing: Mashing
Mashing is the process of converting grain starches into sugars that can be used by the yeast in the brewing process. The term applies to “all-grain brewing” which uses crushed malted barley to make the wort (unfermented beer). Though a bit intimidating at first, most homebrewers can master the art of mashing with just a bit of research and practice. …
Advanced Brewing: Milling Grain
Ready to take your homebrews to the next level? If you’ve already started moving away from extract brewing into the all-grain territory, you might be ready to test the waters of milling grain. Milling your own grain is a great way to get consistent results and finely tailored ingredients for your brew. The process also allows you to control the …
Bashobean Farm Gives ‘Em The (Freshest!) Greens
“Technically we’ve existed since 2019,” Spencer explains, “but we had microgreens even before that.” Both Spencer Riegler and Amanda Bankert, the husband and wife duo behind Bashobean Farm in Manton, Michigan; come from professional careers, but – like most CoolBot customers – craved something more fulfilling. “Amanda was a counselor, and it was very draining,” says Spencer. “So she spent …
Why Are There Almost No Spring Hunting Seasons?
Hunting is typically associated with cold, fall weather: perhaps a little snow on the ground, lots of warm layers. Why is fall hunting season, and not spring hunting season, the norm? Why can’t hunters pursue their passion in the spring? Hunting Seasons are Determined by States Each state has its own version of a department that regulates hunting. In California, …
Can I Make Homemade Champagne?
As far as homebrewing projects go, some seem more accessible than others. Cider and kombucha are some of the simpler processes, with the more confident homebrewer tackling beers and wines. But you can up the DIY level once again by making homemade champagne! Whether you want to show off your homebrewing skills at your upcoming nuptials or are just a …
Hunting Season 2022: How Much Storage Space Will I Need?
How terrible would it be to bring home an animal only to realize you don’t have the right place to process and age the meat? Proper meat and game storage space is essential for a successful season. Hunters, by necessity, are planners. It takes logistical knowledge to get tags, organize the trip, and execute the kill. But proper planning for …
