Carving Stairs Out Of Dirt! Amazing Progress On Our Earthbag Root Cellar

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We begin the process of rebuilding our collapsed root cellar wall by placing the first few rows of earthbags. Then Jim hand carves a staircase into the earth which will provide access to the new cellar.
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@ourselfreliantlife Год назад

Thanks for watching! What do you think of the carved staircase?

@madmex2k Год назад

I can't critique your design. I would like to see a rough drawing of how this was as compared to how you intend it to come out. It's hard to get a real understanding of what is going on since the collapse. I see all those tarps crumpled up and it makes it confusing. I remember the tarps a moisture barrier(?) for the root cellar, and I think for the house as well. So, this wall is being built inside the moisture barrier area? Anyway, I couldn't do any of this due to physical limitations, but I would love it, it looks like fun! My dream has always been to build an underground house with solar and/or wind power and take advantage of the constant temp, and the storm shelter it provides. Great Job! will be watching every post!

@elliemay7839 Год назад

How not to rush level earth bag stairs with wet clumps what will fail first

@elliemay7839 Год назад

Did she get the shits from eating that earthen mix

@leelulady2010 Год назад

Will you be reinforcing the steps with rocks, earth bags or something else?

@juangarcia-kq8zp 11 месяцев назад

Bags don't last very long - especially in the sun. Have you investigated rammed earth? Or soil cement? Before the Internet, in the 1970s Mother Earth News magazine used to discuss these kinds of things. Anyway, you have my admiration for working toward worthy goals and sticking it to the OneWorldDictatorship a-holes. Just out of curiosity, are children in your future plans?

@sharondagostino3348 Год назад

Jess what ever you are doing for yourself. It's working and shows. Nice to see smiling again.

@annalinekennedy1027 Год назад

By watching this I realize what a hell of a job it was to build the house. I take my hat off to you two.

@kurtcurtis2730 Год назад

🎩

@nicholasgardiner9601 Год назад

Bigger, better, badder, sturdier, stronger, safer. Redesigning and rebuilding. The Green Dream Team is re-entering their strength training and home fitness program. Bringing Dome Two back up to grade stronger, bolder, and better than ever before.🎆❤❤❤❤❤⛺⛺

@wadeprior5203 Год назад

Hey good afternoon you guys hope you guys are doing a good job keep up the good work hope everything is going okay 👍👍😘👍👍👍👍

@ourselfreliantlife Год назад

Thank you!

@retireordont Год назад

So nice to see the lady of the house smiling again🎉❤🎉 hope you are feeling better!

@wayneschmidt9620 Год назад

Peter seems like a nice person and a big help for the project

@rockyevans5171 Год назад

Our furry animals become so much a part of our lives. We have an English Mastiff, who is 5 yrs old and has stollen our hearts. We have had her for over 4 yrs.

@marymccowan6629 Год назад

Jess you becareful stay hydrated and protect your head neck and face from the sun. You just got over from a bad infection you don't want to over do it and fall weak again. My prayers are with the both of you. Let Pete help more.Thank you Pete for being their for your sister. ❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉😊😊😊😊😊😊

@pennyleonard3496 Год назад

😊TY for the VIDEO ❤ PEACE LOVE AND BLESSING'S BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE 🤗

@Melissa02891 Год назад

I love how you've turned something that was devastating into something so positive. You're carving out more than just stairs Jim you're carving out your future. I admire all the hard work and effort it's taken you both to get this far and I'm happy Peter is there to help you with the expansion. I missed out on the beginning of your Earth bag dome build so this is really exciting to see another beginning happening. As always I wish you all good health and tons of luck. I already can't wait for next week's video!

@kurtcurtis2730 Год назад

That is a real gift to be able to do that. ( turn a negative to a positive).

@shielaforeman7143 Год назад

Very happy to see Jess feeling better and smiling

@dyannejohnson6184 Год назад

Well, I didn’t see this cellar build….but the rebuild has me on the edge of my seat. I’m gritting my teeth helping plop the bags in place…man, I need a cup of tea!!

@rickmunson8317 Год назад

Good job, you guys! Don't forget to hydrate

@Steelhead23 Год назад

Thank you for the awesome video. You two are very inspirational to me

@ourselfreliantlife Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@kurtcurtis2730 Год назад

And me too!

@robinbowman2464 Год назад

They say the hardest part of any project is getting started....congratulations. very exciting

@gayahithwen 11 месяцев назад

Man, my 4-year-old self is so jealous of Peter, getting to be *useful* by putting dirt into buckets. Seriously, that would've been a dream job for me back then, I loved being helpful, and I loved digging in the dirt. A 2-for-1!

@affordabledesertliving3487 Год назад

Lots of hot hard work. Way to go folks!

@barbarasmith4675 Год назад

Love seeing Jess feeling better!

@carolmingus2754 Год назад

So happy to see the first rebuild bags going up!!! Maybe you can sketch out what the building will look like? You guys rock!!!!

@GINZO4849 Год назад

Like you, I am curious as to what they are changing and why. Will it still have the same stability as a 360-degree structure? Their work ethic is unsurpassed. Who doesn't love them?

@rickcrippen5180 Год назад

Amazing how fast the earth changes its shape when you hand shovels to this persistent couple.

@BarbaraTristan444 Год назад

Great Job 👍 Such Hard Workers!!! ❤️🤗❤️

@jackieskitchenmore Год назад

The stairs will do for now. Jess you are looking great, I hope you are on the mend

@saxon840 Год назад

Looks neat. I have been watching older videos of you guys, and I am blown away by the quality of Jessica’s art. Have you considered making shirts, mugs, or whatever with the dome on it with “Dome Sweet Dome” or something like that? Something to consider!

@saxon840 Год назад

Lol I made my comment before I saw your shirt design. Looks nice.

@donnatrimble7439 Год назад

U guys Rock!! Way to conquer 😊😊😊

@charlenehuff19 Год назад

Love the staircase. I see Jess's wheels turning in creativity for the steps. Looking good Jess!! You too Jim and brother. You guys rock.

@ourselfreliantlife Год назад

Thanks 👍

@pappabob29 Год назад

Please show us the new layout and how it's going to work in that rebuilt section. ;o)The "U" shape should help strengthen that "inserted" section where it's quite difficult to "splice" it into the existing walls.

@catgynt9148 Год назад

Did Peter know what he was getting into before joining your band. Wishing you and your family a blessed week and a safe holiday. Peace

@jessicasoss1586 Год назад

Stairs look amazing guys!!

@caltude1ify Год назад

Been watching from the beginning, the enthusiasm and energy Jim has is like a turbo. Too bad his help doesn't catch just half the energy. Great idea for the steps. Great job Jim, and Jess.

@kurtcurtis2730 Год назад

I suspect Jess is film production manager.Preparing these videos must be tedious, time consuming, and a lot of technical issues to overcome A thankless job IMO. Yet every week we get an upload. It’s put together well makes sense, it flows well, we always get a Doggo shot, some nature footage, And it’s explained simply, in a correct sequence for Us outsiders. The videos are fun, humorous , Sometimes Humble - but Always relatable. No small feat! Well done dear Lady!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@MaryBrown-gw9dq Год назад

Great start.. I loved seeing Crew❤.

@ritameek3353 Год назад

Looking good fast now. 👍🏼♥️😁

@eleanorchapple8772 Год назад

You’re really back in the groove! Happy you are rebuilding!

@floriebrown2089 Год назад

It is a great Idea to build the stairs into the soil but you might have to edge it with wood as it will erode during the wet season lovely to see Peter landing a hand thanks again for the video.

@daveamies5031 Год назад

Maybe time for a quick shade solution over the root cellar to make working down there more bearable?

@garysparks2681 Год назад

Jess has still got it !!! Good job y'all. (that's the correct Kentucky spelling). 😀

@jayc3319 Год назад

Love seeing the awesome progress and family helping.

@michaelbecker7093 Год назад

Build back Better with your own money! I like that.

@charlenefoster6779 Год назад

Going to be awesome when done. You got quite a lot done already. It helps that you already knew how to do things.

@tinadunaway1737 Год назад

It's looking awesome 💯😎👍 you rock my friends. Lots of love and hugs to you all 😊😊

@HalsPals Год назад

Build Back Better. Hey, where have I heard that before? lol

@SandraCrockett Год назад

Looks great! Building the stairwell into the wall I think is a really kool idea.

@ourselfreliantlife Год назад

Thank you!

@hombredeacero3131 Год назад

Great start looking forward to the next video

@ourselfreliantlife Год назад

Coming soon!

@robinbowman2464 Год назад

Wish I was there to serve iced tea and or lemonade

@HistoryOnTheLoose Год назад

I have lived with debilitating sciatica problems for over ten years, brought on by repeated bending at a former hectic job. I shudder with every can of filler bent over for. Way too late, but a table reaching to half-height would divide the effort between can filler and can dumper. Maybe someone watching could use the idea. Following each video installment with great interest. An oeuvre to be proud of.

@paulvanhouts3365 Год назад

Hi Jess and Jim, another great step in your plan. It’s really heartwarming to see that Jess is feeling good. Jim, I am worried about those stairs in the earth as they may again allow a water problem. What are your plans to prevent that? It’s good to see Pete helping it will make the job come together quicker and lift motivation, good on ya mate, Paul from Townsville Oz.

@kurtcurtis2730 Год назад

Speeeeed bump entry way

@ZonDog Год назад

The root celler is coming together again, with a lot of hard work. Great job guys!😊

@ourselfreliantlife Год назад

Yes! Thank you!

@craigsymington5401 Год назад

Stay cool, great job

@joshuanicholsjr5327 Год назад

COOL BEANS the new shirt look great keep up the good work god bless

@rebekahwells3737 Год назад

So glad to see Jess feeling better! Can’t wait to see the new progress each week.

@dookiejohnstone256 Год назад

Nice👍🏾💜

@M.Mae.M Год назад

Love see the fam movited and building!!

@floriebrown2089 Год назад

Brilliant work in progress thanks for the video.

@rdavisrock Год назад

I think the dirt stairs are AWESOME. But adding a riser to the front of step then using small gravel or pea gravel on top to help with drainage would make it stable. Great 👍 job 👏. on your off grid homestead in one off the most hardest climate in the USA. I love your channel and you guys.

@johndoyle6697 Год назад

Happy 4th of July. Steps are a good idea but look a little shallow. Try to Work in the evening. To hot during the day.

@kathrynrodlun8514 Год назад

You two are a great team!

@stephenbeck6410 Год назад

I haven’t checked, but it seems like about two years since you’ve done dirt bags. Nice it see progress

@bondpaz Год назад

I am familiar with the Miami Sound Machine!!! I love Gloria Estefan! ❤❤❤ Nice work y’all!

@arjanvogel6444 Год назад

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you guys.good work 👍😁💪👌👏👏👏.

@ourselfreliantlife Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@chandrasutton4669 Год назад

So good to see you back working on the cellar!!!😊🎉❤

@johnbornschein5525 Год назад

Wow that looks great good job Peter, just like old times playing in the mud thanks for bringing us with you such hard workers Jess and Jim!

@ourselfreliantlife Год назад

Thanks 👍

@rockysplace6012 Год назад

I’m really impressed how nicely it’s progressing I would build a wall on the inside of the staircase for added strength and a heat barrier. just food for thought no pun intended

@SemiRetiredBob Год назад

I can sort of see where you are going with this. Looks exciting.

@emariaenterprises Год назад

I liked hearing your commentary about protecting the dirt stairs. On a long term, they seem very vulnerable. I suggest using 2" x 12" boards up both sides and lay in wooden steps across your dirt between them. Put 4"x4" posts set in concrete pots outside the inside 2"x12" support running past the edge upward by 3' to put a guard rail on. My main concern may never happen, but I'd rather not find out later that it did. I would love to see you both finish this project.

@creinicke1000 Год назад

Yeah!!! A crew sighting.. I missed him. How are the two dogs getting along now?

@AtomicSaunders Год назад

You should set an easy up or some other type of temporary shade structure. I think your energy will improve.

@christelting1359 Год назад

I'm sure you get the comment all the time but the house kinda reminds me of the desert home that Luke Skywalker lived in in Star Wars.

@shineyrocks390 Год назад

Ever think about running some of that dirt through a wash plant? There may be some nice gold in it. Gold is right around $2000 per ounce. That could definitely fund a few projects around the property. Just an idea and i know Arizona is full of precious metals and minerals. Keep up the good work!

@taliandzelda5006 Год назад

I just got a tee. The designs are amazing. I bought the Rebuild the Root Cellar but the green GDP is calling my name too...

@genebodjtb Год назад

One thing I would recommend is that you build a canopy to keep the sun off of you. This will preserve you endurance and stamina.

@RedandAprilOff-Grid Год назад

Looking good y'all! Yes, better if it's too wet than too dry! 🌞🏜️

@valtaylor7108 Год назад

How are you going to keep this new construction dry during the monsoon season so that the same thing doesn't happen again?

@rickcrippen5180 Год назад

Swales dug on both sides of that area to redirect any flash flooding tendencies.

@ourselfreliantlife Год назад

We dug retention basins in front of this👍

@JustMuah57 Год назад

Yall are doing a fantastic job one day I so want to do this ... love how Jess always looks so calm what a great team

@cvzphotography Год назад

Onward and upward! 🎉

@OWK000 Год назад

Love the creative adaptation to circumstance. I just saw a video of ancient stone stairs the other day and the explanation of how the steps were irregular as better to thwart invading strangers who would trip on the uneven stairs while residents would have the advantage of knowing the stairs. Hmmm.

@JR-xw5dk Год назад

Maybe use a water hose to fill your jugs in the root cellar and not have to carry them down.

@suzanneethier1450 Год назад

so cool you guys i just love the way you use all cand of materiel

@drem5315 Год назад

Do you have a big enough tarp for covering the hole to keep the sun off you all while you fill bags? Like a tent...

@janettaylor3182 Год назад

You are both doing so well building you're own home that one that's feel down made me so sad , you both worked so hard to watch it fall it made me so bad for you both I cried too. You are both so out standing how you both try you're best to get everything just right if it fails you start again improving I love you both I send you big hugs for you're ❤❤❤❤❤

@elsalopez6868 Год назад

Oh yeah...looking amazing! I like the new stairs,can't wait to see it done!

@Fishin723 Год назад

Good one sneakin in a kiss Jess!

@CrankyBubushka Год назад

Hey, I remember The Miami Sound Machine!!

@sandypratt8951 Год назад

❤️👍👍👍

@joycefuller4366 Год назад

Jessica seems to be feeling a lot better ( that was a tough struggle - You are so strong and I admire you for that ) ... Nice to see both of you happier 😊

@ourselfreliantlife Год назад

Thank you so much!

@craigsymington5401 Год назад

I was happy to see that too. Stay hydrated y'all.

@christineherrmann205 Год назад

Yay laying bags again. My only question was how developing the stairs altered your dome arc; I remember Jess talking about how important it was to be precise? Is that what the buttress is for? Could you guys talk about the new design at some point? Or did I miss it?

@Mumakinder Год назад

forgive me for asking but are you building a floor on cellar then building dome living room on top , im having trouble seeing what it will look like hugsx

@emariaenterprises Год назад

With that new design you could lay in shelves across it as you go up.

@davec9244 Год назад

Stay cool don't be a fool drink lots of water to be cool. thank you! stay safe ALL

@nancypatricio9972 Год назад

This is just an idea, of course you don't have to do it. I was thinking... why don't you do a regular roof on this new building, instead of the dome? The dome will take you longer, and now you'll have 2 buildings to complete. I'm just worry for the new rainy season. The new stairs will be much better 👌

@coyotech55 Год назад

Good to see Cru again. My dogs will stay close and in the way until something lands on them. Of course I make sure it's nothing heavy that lands on them. The stairs are handy. How are you going to stabilize them?

@ilzitek2419 Год назад

Stay cool!!

@grizzlyted4401 Год назад

Another great video. Wow to see the root cellar taking shape (new shape) again is great and what a huge undertaking. Stay cool out there.

@426superbee4 Год назад

Now making a direct water stairs to the swimming pool. The wooden ones, wouldn't DIRECT THE WATER DOWN THE STAIRS

@kar702 Год назад

Great job you guys 🎉 Can’t wait for the next video ❤

@ourselfreliantlife Год назад

Thank you so much!!

@louisec3595 Год назад

I ordered the new pattern tee shirt and the one with the baggins, it is cute. Hope the sale helps you out a little.

@ourselfreliantlife Год назад

Thank you so much!

@dianneedwards2491 Год назад

Won't the rain ruin the steps?

@president2 Год назад

Love it keep it up as always 💘

@nowhereman7398 Год назад

Jess, when he asked what you wanted, I would've said "elevator"

@ericsamuelson5968 Год назад

Remember, a heatwave brings on the Monsoon, Put some sort of raised area around those stairs so they don't become a channel to fill the root cellar. I'd hate to see you lose all that hard work you are putting in.