Taking apart our old climbing wall to make space for something better. The new setup? A more vertical wall and a Pikler triangle right beside it. Part 1 of the kids’ climbing zone build. #DIYPlayroom #KidsClimbingWall #HomesteadLife #PiklerTriangle #DadLife #WildHeartLegacy

Spent the afternoon detailing the truck with the kids. They got hands-on with the hose and polish pads, and we talked about how engines need just three things to run: fuel, spark, and air. We traced each system—gas line, spark plug wires, air intake—and they started to see how it all fits together. Most of the video is me testing out a new buffer I grabbed off Amazon that works with my Milwaukee batteries. Feels good to put the gear to work and bring them along for the ride. #TruckDetailing #MilwaukeeTools #FamilyProjects #TeachingMoments #CarCare #HandsOnLearning #WildHeartLegacy #WeekendWithKids #SparkFuelAir #DIYTruckClean #HomesteadLife #toyotatacoma

What started as a landscaping fix turned into something better. Instead of battling stubborn tree roots and bringing in truckloads of soil, I built a 12x8 deck expansion off our existing one. It made the space more usable, turned into a weekend bonding project with the kids, and cost only slightly more than the soil would have. A reminder that sometimes doing it yourself is the upgrade. #DIYLife #HomesteadLife #BackyardProjects #DadBuiltIt #PrimalLiving #DeckBuild #FamilyProjects #WildheartLegacy

Pizza time with the masterbuilt tonight again. #masterbuilt800 #homemadepizza #charcoalpizza #wildheartlegacy #masterbuilt

Happy Birthday to the sweetest mama we know This year’s cake was baked with extra love—because our daughter has officially caught the baking bug. She wanted to make something special all by herself… so we ended up with a chocolate strawberry shortcake that’s full of heart (and icing). Watching her measure, mix, and decorate—just to make you smile—was the real gift. We love you. And we’re lucky to be learning from you every day. 💛. #FamilyTraditions #BakingWithKids #HappyBirthdayMama #StrawberryShortcake #LittleBaker #MomLifeMagic #ChocolateCakeLove #HomemadeWithLove #SweetMoments #WildHeartLegacy

Wings anyone? #masterbuilt800 #smoker #wings #wildheartlegacy

Taught my daughter how locks work today — and how to pick one. Not for mischief, but for mastery. Understanding how something works gives you more respect for it… and a few extra tools in your toolkit. #lifeschooling #handsonlearning #wildheartlegacy #lockpicking #teachthemyoung #diyskills

Built a gate for the fence today—with help. One kid grabbed the impact, the other handled cleanup with the blower, and somewhere along the way, the frame turned into a balance beam. That’s the kind of learning I want them to grow up with: tools, trust, and a little room to play. #diywithkids #homesteadbuilds #wildheartlegacy #familyprojects #lifeschooling #raisingcapablekids

Phase 1 of the roof redo. stripping shingles and patching a surprise hole we didn’t expect to find. Nothing like discovering extra “bonus projects” mid-demo. First time doing a roof. #youtubeuniversity #roofinglife #diyhomeimprovement #wildheartprojects #homesteadbuild #wildheartlegacy

Teaching my daughter the art of throwing knives—with safe 3D-printed ones, of course. My wife shows how it’s done, and we all aim small to miss small. #homeschoollife #familyskills #diyparenting #3dprinting #wildheartlegacy #aimsmallmisssmall

She collects mugs. I build displays. A little weekend project to show her (and the mugs) some love. #homemadegift #mugcollector #diyproject #husbandlife #woodworking

We didn’t plan it. No worksheets. No schedule. Just a weekend of frogs, foxes, and daisy crowns. This is homeschooling—when you let the world teach. 🌾

He saw me grab the bucket and ran to grab a sponge. Not because it was his job. But because it was mine. Our kids want to be with us in the small stuff. Not later. Not when it’s convenient. He didn’t want to wash the truck. He wanted to be part of what I was doing. So we made a mess. Laughed a lot. And yeah, the truck got clean, too. #WildheartLegacy #DadLife #KidsWhoHelp #SimpleMoments #FamilyTime #PresentParenting #HomesteadKids #BuildingTogether

✨ Just a little magic for our summer nights. String lights, barefoot kids, laughter in the air — this is the kind of glow we’ll remember. #SummerNights #DeckVibes #SlowLiving #FamilyMoments #BackyardGlow #ChildhoodUnplugged #HomesteadLife #WildheartLegacy

Stopped for a moment to watch a bumblebee working the overgrown chive blossoms. In the middle of building, parenting, planning — nature’s still doing her thing. Quietly. Beautifully. Sometimes the best part of homesteading is what grows when you don’t control it. #ChiveBlossoms #BumblebeeMagic #HomesteadMoments #PollinatorPause #SlowLiving #WildheartLegacy #BackyardEcology #BeesAndBlooms #NatureKnowsBest #MicroMomentsp

Shed Build Series: Sheet Metal Time! We’re covering up — putting on the metal roofing and siding, one panel at a time. Drills humming, panels lining up, and yes… the kids found a way to be part of it too (even if that meant playing with magnets and handing us screws 😄). This part always feels like a transformation — from a skeleton of studs to a solid structure that’s finally taking shape. Still a ways to go, but this roof is on, and it’s starting to feel real. #SheetMetalShed #ShedBuild #HomesteadProjects #DIYFamilyBuild #MetalRoofing #HomesteadingWithKids #WildheartLegacy #FamilyDIY #BackyardWorkshop #BuildItYourself

🏠 Shed Build Series: Roof Time! This episode we’re up top — cutting rafters and explaining how to make those key bird’s mouth cuts so everything sits tight and true. It’s a mix of math, muscle, and measuring twice (sometimes three times with kids around 😅). The kids are still on board, handing up tools and keeping things interesting. One step closer to a roof over our shed and another memory made. #ShedBuild #DIYWithKids #RoofFraming #BirdsMouthCut #FamilyProjects #HomesteadLife #FramingTips #WildheartLegacy #HandsOnLearning #BackyardDIY

Shed walls going up — and so are the memories. Today we got two more walls framed and mounted, with the kids lending a hand (and then diving into a well-earned sandbox break). It’s not just about what we’re building — it’s who we’re building it with. Every project becomes a lesson, a laugh, and a chance to slow down and do something real together. #ShedBuild #DIYWithKids #FamilyProjects #BackyardBuild #HomesteadLife #WildheartLegacy #HandsOnParenting #FramingWithFamily #SandboxBreak #LittleHelpersBigHearts

Shed Build Part 2! 🔨 We framed up the back wall and got it mounted — nothing fancy, just steady hands, a level, and a good afternoon of work. Every wall going up feels like one step closer to the space we’re building for tools, projects, and maybe a little peace and quiet. 😅 These builds aren’t just about what you’re putting together — it’s about who you’re doing it with and what you’re building towards. #ShedBuild #DIYLife #HomesteadProjects #WildheartLegacy #WallFraming #FamilyDIY #BackyardShed #HandsOnLiving #BuildWithPurpose #FramingFun #BackWallDone

Kicking off our shed build series! 🔨 Step one was all about laying a solid foundation — literally. We built the floor frame, squared it up, and got it perfectly level (or close enough for real life 😉). Because any good build — whether it’s a shed, a homestead, or a family — starts with a solid base. Follow along as we take this from leveled lumber to fully functional backyard workspace. #DIYProject #ShedBuild #BackyardWorkshop #HomesteadLife #WildheartLegacy #DIYSeries #LevelUp #BuildWithMe #HandsOnLife #FoundationFirst #FamilyProjects