Man Lift CATCHES ON FIRE Next To Our HOUSE! 

Given that you're parking four-wheelers/mini-bikes under the deck, you might want to put a fire extinguisher on one of the columns right there.

Josh, a note for the future get fire extinguisher fitted where you store the Bikes and Quads under the deck. Better safe than sorry. Great forethought to have at least one proper sized extinguisher at the house.

Please praise your boys. Make sure they know they did a good thing by screaming fire. They saved everyone . I'm so glad and happy you all are ok and you're furry friends

Really shows the necessity of being prepared for fire danger, especially when you live out off grid. Having fire prevention equipment and proper training for not only the parents but also the children is super important! So glad you guys are ok.

⚘Erin, from the beginning of the last vid you had commented repeatedly that you had a bad feeling about the lift!!! This vid you wanted to finish an email that saved your family & your house. Your instincts were spot on both times!!! I am speechless. Go play the lottery now. Also hope the mechanic carries a fire extinguisher from now on.

First of all, thank goodness everyone ok! Second, thank goodness their mechanic was onsite when it happened so no questions about blaming you guys! Great video, as always! 👍

You all are much stronger and your comment “we just wouldn’t quit” says it all. Getting back on the lift and completing the job was a huge victory that shows your strength. Way ro go.

So glad there’s always gut feelings, quick reactions and why you guys are prepared for everything. Glad it all worked out and you and your home are safe

Fire Hose Install a "150' fire hose reel" on your powerhouse or under deck that would allow you to fight grass fires around your house.

You said, "Thank God" and that was really true.

Erin, is there anything you can't do? Wife, mother, business woman, cinematographer, editor, contractor, I can go on and on. So impressed by what you and your family is accomplishing, my FAVORITE channel!

The silver lining in that heart-stopping cloud of smoke and flame is that your wonderful house has become even more valuable in your hearts.

It sure isn’t any surprise Josh has the hustle and smarts to get the extinguisher and save a potential disaster from happening. But it is a blessing! So glad this wasn’t any worse!

I’ve been frantically waiting for this for 2 days.. thank goodness everyone is alright

Erin just gets tougher every episode. Impressive to see her lift the boards and sheeting like that. What a great companion and soulmate. Your a lucky man Josh.

thank God everybody is good and the house is undamaged, hope the "bad week" ends soon, be safe, you´re awesome!

I’d say since you don’t have a fire Dept. that can get to you in mins. I would buy several fire extinguishers and put them through out the property. You have plenty of room under the deck to mount a least 2 or 3 on your post supports. Since you park the four wheelers and dirt bikes under the deck. 2 in the house 2 out at the barn and at least 1 in the mechanical room. Water cannot put out propane fire or electric fire. Like y’all said y’all were lucky that y’all were there as the mechanic didn’t NOT have a fire extinguisher in his truck. Ounce of prevention is worth in y’all’s case not loosing what the two have WORKED so hard for… Blessing everyone is safe!!! 👏👍

Wow. Erin, you were still rattled and emotional when you tried to warn us about what was coming in the this episode. Totally justified and OK. Really appreciate your posting that note the next day letting us all know that nobody was hurt and everything turned out OK. Josh, really great "heads up" thinking, running and grabbing the fire extinguisher -- and having it there, tested and ready in the first place. After finishing this comment I am running to the hardware store and buying a new fire extinguisher for my house. Thanks for the reminder. Bad luck turns into good luck for people who are prepared.

So happy that everyone was safe guys. Well done to Cam alerting and Josh putting his hands on the extinguisher so quickly. Very sobering indeed. Hugs to all 🧡❤️

"The easier thing to do is would be to call contractors to do the hard jobs...but that's not what we came out here to do; that's not how we will grow, that's not how we will learn to do things ourselves!" Love these beautiful people and wisdom.

Everything considered, there was still a lot of good that happened this week. I think you guys endured harder times with no running water and living with 3 kids in a camper. You guys are tough as you are devoted and that is great to teach kids. You guys are doing great! 👏

Your momma bear hunch was spot on with that damn machine! :)

Divine intervention! Glad you are all okay and house is safe.

Thank God your ok and were there to prevent tragedy. Josh`s quick actions saved the day. All of your hard work is saved!

Josh, you showed your mettle today. Your quick reaction, thankfully, saved the day. Having that fire extinguisher and knowing exactly where it was and how to use it is another indication of your "coolness under fire".

I laughed when the mechanic told his boss "we got it put out", Right,,, Nice hustle Josh, so glad everyone is safe and no damage to the house.

Very happy I'm glad that you guys did not lose your home because of her improperly taken care of machine, love watching and learning from you guys.

Thank you 🙏 Thank you 🙏 Thank you 🙏 so thankful all is well, and that’s all that matters! ❤️

Happy to know everyone is safe, sound, and living life to the fullest!

Thank god things turned out well . Maybe this will be a good lesson to the rental company to install a fire extinguisher on all of their gas and diesel powered equipment before it goes out to the customer.

And that folks, is what living the dream is all about. Hard work, family, laughter, love. Living the dream

With that fire, you must have had an angel on your shoulders! Glad no one got hurt and the house is good. You are so blessed! Keep on the good work! Greetings and love from the Netherlands.

Lot of blessings there - had a fire extinguisher, the mechanic was there (didn’t happen on your watch), house survived, no one hurt… #blessed. Glad you guys made it okay

Divine Providence that you were still home 🏡. So glad for you! The planking looks gorgeous.

Thank goodness you both were there. God bless you again for the both of you. For not leaving.

Can't help but notice the many, many good wishes here for your family. Disaster averted and lots of good advice was offered that might save another family and home during the coming winter months.

Erin, your background music selections have been getting better and better. I don’t know how you find the time to do everything you do. You guys are amazing!

God was with you. You knew in your heart ahead of time that something was not right. God bless you and your family.

So glad the fire was stopped and nobody was hurt. Those little meat birds are so cute. I agree with 'K Gonzalez', you guys endured harder times with no running water and living with 3 kids in a camper.

I love your persistent grit and resolve on getting to your goal of building a life for your children

Thanks be to God! Angels were watching over you, the children and the mechanic. That feeling Erin kept getting was God protecting you! Always pay attention to those odd strange feelings. They are there to protect you. Thank You So Much God, For Protecting This Beautiful Precious Family! God Is So Very Good! I'm so glad you all are safe!!!😊🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤❤

So happy you were home! A mechanic should have a working extinguisher in his truck! Maybe a suggestion to the rental company. Might be a good idea if one was strapped to the lift too!

Glad everyone is ok, glad the house didn't catch on fire, overall WOWZERS the decks have transformed the way the A-frame house looks, awesome job guys.

Boy, guys, what a day. I really know that sinking feeling you have, and the gratitude for good timing. Two years ago, the house next to ours burned to the ground. About 25 feet separates the houses. We had windows break, siding melt, and actually facia catch fire. I was out with a hose trying to keep our house wet till the fire department showed... one more minute, and we'd have lost it. These times really make us appreciate... well... miracles. God bless you all!

Sounded like a head gasket from the beginning or worse a cracked cylinder when you had running for a bit. Great job Josh and thankfulness to one of the kids for alerting everyone!

Another great episode and display of family, persistence, faith and forging ahead even in the face of adversity! Glad everyone is safe and I look forward to new episodes each week!

After all the excitement with the flaming man lift... watching Ellie with the baby chicks is delightful. The A-frame looks dressed out with the overhang.. It now looks like a proper A-frame

You two took a bad week and made it great . I am so glad no one was hurt .

Just finished the last one and got the notice for this one. Good. No cliffhanger for me!

Thank the Lord everything is alright, especially all of you! Take time to relax after such a week, we all have those. The over hang looks really good!!

So glad the fire did not spread and that you are all safe and sound (including the home that you have put your heart and soul into). Michael (from Scotland)

the grit and the perseverance has been there for a very very long time ; hats off!!

There's Josh, frantically putting out the fire and the mechanic standing there with his hand on his hip just looking at it......

The hardest part about watching your videos, is waiting for the next one. Love you guys! Lilbits says " Hi " to Chuckie!

So glad you got it out in time and that you are all safe and you didn't lose your house. Quick thinking and moving.

Glad to see chuck is still around🤗I did miss him in the last video.

Amazing how the repair guy just stood there while Josh had to run for the extinguisher?

Glad everything turned out ok. What kind of mechanic doesn't carry a fire extinguisher?!?

Nothing, no situation, is “good” or “bad”; the way a person feels about a situation makes it so. Attitude is everything!!!! You guys have great attitudes!!!

Fire Extinguishers are the best thing to have near any of your buildings! Thankful you & your home are safe! Bless you!!

Glad you and the house are all safe. The editing and filming is spectacular. Great job!

Happy Sunday everybody and thumbs up to Wild Wonderful !

What an ordeal for all of you. Your positive attitude wins out. Bless you all.

Oh my so glad the kids weren’t hurt and you two were calm and knew exactly what to do

Gosh Erin, you make me cry with your excerpts at the end of your videos, mostly because I watch every one of them and watch how hard you and Josh are working, you two are totally amazing! Thank God you are both all right and you got that fire out like right now. Maybe a new extinguisher placement would be on right under the deck by the kids 4 wheelers, it would be out of site, but it would be handy to get to! Don't forget to get the one you used recharged! Stay safe kids Grammy loves you kids!!!

So glad everyone is safe! Yay for quick action and fire extinguishers

Thank God y’all are safe and the mechanic is too. Great build… Love y’all!!!!

Glad that Josh quickly got the fire extinguisher and got the fire under control. so glad that no one got hurt :)

Yay! I look forward to Sundays! Glad everyone is ok. **JOSH SAVED THE HOUSE!

I hope the mechanic now carries a fire extinguisher in his truck. Josh's quick spring to action saved the day and your home. Erin, always go with your gut. It's always right.

Failure is an option. It is most often the best way to learn. As an old boss used to say, “The amount of experience is directly proportional to the amount of equipment ruined!” Through your failures, you are living in an enchanted castle. Keep up the good work, you two.

Oh wow! Scary and frustrating week. But you're still going forward and that shows your strong characters. Proud of you!

Remembering how the exposed wood edge looked when you cut it off the roof, I might have used a bit of flashing tape to protect the exposed edge on the Zip boards OR a little Polywall painted on.

Erin, there’s something different about you. I’ve noticed in the last two videos. You look like more serene and peaceful. I’m not sure, but is really good. Keep em coming guys.

Thank God for Josh quick thinking. Your house is amazing

Good to know Chuckie is still with us.

I’m glad everyone is ok. Review your fire plan for safety. Post some extinguishers around the property, wouldn’t want you to have to run all the way back to the house.💕

I just went and checked the level on my fire extinguisher to make sure it was good. I think I will buy a backup just in case. Glad that you were there to get the fire out quickly. I bet that mechanic will be getting a fire extinguisher for his truck now.

"Bad" week.....but also a good week. You are all well and the house is secure.

Josh is the man!! Quick to react to anything that’s thrown at him!! As far as the “kink” goes, leave it, tap it out!! It gives the home character!!😊👍👏👏👏👏

It's not just a house you've built, it's a house that's built you too :)

And tell me again WHY that "mechanic" doesn't have at least one fire extinguisher on his truck???

So glad your quick thinking prevented what could have been a disaster. Whew!!

You are courageous and strong people. Wow. What a great lesson of perseverance and determination. Thanks. From Quebec 🇨🇦 ✋🏼

I was Ellie's age when we had our house fire, the electrical to the clothes dryer caught on fire in the wall. Will never forget that smell every summer when our attic got warm the charred wood let off scent that's unforgettable. My parents rebuilt that portion of the house but since the attic only housed a linen cupboard on the slant roof walls they didn't bother going to the expense of ripping that portion off. We lived in a village with volunteer firefighters we thank God every day that our neighbours were firemen. One ran up the two houses and he and dad were trying to get somewhere with the garden hose while the other neighbour ran up the other street to the fire house to bring the tanker. All while my mom, and myself, our dog and our parakeet sat in our car out on the other side of the street watching them do their thing! Of course my brothers who were older were standing outside watching! That house had been in our family long before my mom was born and thank goodness we still had our home afterwards! Glad you were all safe! Please put a second tap on that side of the house with a hose! I think it's a fantastic idea to mount a cold weather rated extinguisher under the deck, for those just in case moments!

Great save Josh! Miraculous timing! You must have Angels watching over you 🙏

Thank God !!! God put it on you to send the email which kept you "home" till the guy got back !! So HAPPY your all OK and your home is just fine. Thanks for sharing. God blessing and continued protection.

I have been watching you guys since day one and strangely never made any comments seems like others beat me to it or your way was just as good as it could be. I noticed the motorcycles and quads under the deck it may never happen but you are storing gas so to speak under your deck. Be careful may be an onsite fire extinguisher at a minimum. You both have worked to hard to loose it.

It blows my mind that mechanic didn’t show up with a fire extinguisher. I work in the service department for a heavy equipment company in Texas, and we rent Genie lifts. Fire extinguishers are mandatory on every service truck. Even our haul truck is required to carry one. The genies are especially subject to that rule. Lifts carry a lot of hazards, fires definitely not being the least of them. So glad to hear everything is ok.

So glad you all are ok and the house is not damaged Your close call was ok in the end with some quick thinking on Joshes part..looks great love the chicks..👍🇺🇸

Thankfully you wasnt using it when it caught fire there are some scary videos when these machines catch fire so pleased you are all safe and the amazing home wasnt damaged

I always say that I’ve only made it this far in my life because of God’s help. It’s true! He brings us through so many different situations in life. His blessings are abundant. Glad you were able to be home and save your house. Enjoy watching your videos.❤️

The camera person sure got excited. He should have an extinguisher setting close by when working gas related items.

I think you guys had a great week. The house didn't burn! You guys are all safe...The lift had a terrible week and went home in shame.

Life is an adventure ... enjoy the ride !

Thanking God for the "coincidence" of the writing email delay, and for your wisdom in having fire extinguishers around your home and knowing how to use them! Teach the children how, too! God bless!

A five minute e-mail delay might seem like a lucky coincidence, but I’ve had those lucky coincidences many times. One saved my life, thanks to my mother being a nurse, and less than a week later, I was able to help someone else using the same procedure my mom taught me. I just think that coincidences like that are God’s way of stepping in to help when there isn’t time to give a time-consuming life lesson.

So glad it didn't catch on fire when you were up in the lift. Good thing you were there and no one was hurt. Crazy the mechanical didn't have a fire extinguishers.

OMG, this is so scary. So glad everyone is ok!

Did the "mechanic" even blink, just stood there with his hand on his hip while you went into reaction mode. Your dream almost went up in smoke, scary stuff.