Running the Farm Solo | A Day in the Life | Sunup to Sundown — Key Takeaways
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Running the Farm Solo | A Day in the Life | Sunup to Sundown
Roots and Refuge Farm22mOct 10, 2026
Watch the originalUse half-inch PEX fittings and rings to repair damaged garden hoses — the result is nearly seamless, extremely strong, and outperforms store-bought hose repair parts.
Key takeaways
PEX plumbing fittings are the best garden hose repair — nearly invisible and stronger than store kits
PEX plumbing fittings are the best garden hose repair — nearly invisible and stronger than store kits
- 1/2-inch PEX fittings and rings splice 1/2-inch hoses almost seamlessly
- Beats Home Depot/Lowe's repair parts, which the creator says are 'not very good'
Cold plunge is habit-stacking glue — not just recovery, it drives sleep, consistency, and mental clarity
Cold plunge is habit-stacking glue — not just recovery, it drives sleep, consistency, and mental clarity
- Creator says it improves sleep and keeps him consistent with workouts and diet
- He avoids hot showers afterward because 'it negates the benefits'
He invests in Waterright 500-series hoses with stainless fittings because they last longer than cheap hoses
He invests in Waterright 500-series hoses with stainless fittings because they last longer than cheap hoses
- Three hoses got run over during mowing season despite walking the area first
- He accepts higher upfront cost to avoid repeat buying — 'end up spending less money'
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In this video
- 1mUnplanned Day-in-the-Life Intro
- 3mWorkout
- 9mMilking, watering, feeding
- 14mLast mow of the season
- 17mFixing the water hoses
- 19mWeeding the high tunnel
- 21mCold plunge and dinner
“There's something about being in charge of your body and your mind to do something that is uncomfortable that just brings clarity and accomplishment.”
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