tj 1911 Wild and Wonderful is also a great video to watch, they are on there to get the work done too, unlike some channels that are just on there to get the money. They are down to her working in a bikini to get the men’s views.
Just a tip for the future; Burning the log ends it a GREAT idea to keep them from rotting for a very long time, however, they need to be burned several feet ABOVE the ground level to be effective. Water from melting snow drifts and such may be a problem for those logs over the coming years. I'm not trying to be a jerk, I just want your constructions to last the rest of your lifetime! :)
You seem very knowledgeable…I have a question….instead of peeling the bark off, could you just burn the bark off, effectively preserving the whole log with fire?
i used to be just like you with a chain saw until i about cut a gash in my leg when working on a island a hour away from a hospital, chaps, chaps. chaps
I’m loving all of the improvements you are making to your land - especially watching you make use of so much of what is to hand rather that spending $$$ at the hardware store or lumber yard.
I think you two are my favorite homesteaders. No drama, no hype, no bling bling. Just pure, simple living in Alaska. May you keep it real for a long long time :) Love the choice of music for this vid too. Enjoy the visuals added. Really doing some nice video work as well as your hard work. from my hearth to yours - Wanda
I have watched all of your videos and love them, but your vids on the woodshed build, well, I have watched them several times. I love it... it's a thing of beauty. I want one, but first I need to buy a woodstove! :-)
Eric you don’t have as many building skills as some I watch but you have the absolute best work ethic of anyone. Course you have Arielle to instruct you. Ha. Cute outfit again today.
Would loved a simple voice over detailing the basics of the project during the opening shots of clearing up the area. It would really help establish it as your channel and draw new viewers into the over all progress on your yard.
Remarkable homestead coming together from all your hard work - it is so cool to watch you make this come true. This 74 yo granny is so happy for you and loving all that you have completed - still so fun to watch.
You guys are all over this. It’s amazing what you have been able to accomplish. I don’t even want to guess how long, or even if I could have done this whiteout a partner. Good for you. It’s amazing to see the end product when you are tamping it down. Good for you.
Great to see this big project. As you get older you will appreciate the fact you did this when you had youth on your side. It's all about planing for the future. So awesome to see such team work. Great video!
from houston, tx. we watch each of your videos. we want you to know that we are praying for you each day and that God has all this mess that is going around in control. He is great and needs all our praise. we love you and appreciate what you all are doing up north.
Happy to see a couple brand new Alaskans making it out there. I hope to have a more modern homestead here soon and y'all make me very excited for that!
A lot of really hard work goes in to homesteading, most people who have not done it don't realize just how much, even harder when you have young children, it always seems impossible to Finnish projects. But for some it is very rewarding. You guys seem to enjoy all the work and the rewards.
your a very lucky man....your wife seems fit and up to speed on design and work assignments .... I was also experienced at building a story and a half Bungalow with my wife ... we loved to buck heads first ...but work together later.... very entertaining videos
Man that really looks good. I’m clearing land to do the same thing in the near future. I’m using drift wood that washed up on shore. They are already rot resistance but burning the ends is a really good idea. Cool project.
Hey there, I love your channel. I've been watching from the beginning. I was wondering if you are going to capture rain water from the roof of your new wood shed for use in your garden. seems like the perfect opportunity to do so, especially since the new wood shed is right next to the garden? Just a thought.I would love to hear your thoughts on it. best of luck!
"I need some more lumber"....goes out and drops another beetle kill....marvellous! Looking forward to seeing the chainsaw mill in action, it will be so handy as you do more projects.
Great wood house. We built a 3 bay wood shed last year. We can go thru upwards of 7 cords a year. So each bay holds a min of that. We also cut for 2 years. Which is such a good habit to get into cause you never know when something can happen. it happened to us, my hubby got hurt and was laid up for quite a while so we were thankful for lots of wood. Great job you guys.
Hey guys, you should consider putting some pallets as a floor in you shed. That way you will have propper ventilation at the bottom and your logs won't rot. After pallets brake, you just cut old ones to firewood and replace them.
I wouldn't recommend pallets for burning to heat the cabin using the wood stove. Pallets are often treated with chemicals and that would make for nasty air indoors.
Yes! Woodshed is the way to go. Lean-to roof is smart...use the lay of the land to your benefit. My first year here, I stacked wood on pallets closer to the house. That changed once I made the old shed for firewood. Still stacked on pallets but no snow and ice tearing up tarps. It is frustrating for sure when your cold and just want a load of wood inside. I made sure I had room to pull in my vehicle for storm protection. Looking forward to part four! 💕
Just a tip for the future...instead over using a 2 foot level over such a long span on a 2x4 that is not perfectly straight, pull that string tight as you can and put a simple line level on it. They are very cheap. Love what you guys are doin over there, plan on making the move myself.
nice work. Btw, in regards to the concrete issue. My understanding is that the frostline in Alaska is something like 4 feet. That means the complete footing for any concrete must be below 4 feet. And then you pour concrete columns or walls or whatever (depending upon structure) up from that. And then the ground freeeze itself locks the footing down as it slowly freezes every winter...avoiding your heave.
Lets all throw a dollar in the subscription pot and get them a little handy tractor with a few attachments! It is very rewarding making things by hand also. Another awesome video! Thanks from the Philippines
When i was your age I worked in sewage installs old or new and machines were not common so I learnt the value of a pick , shovel ( a spitter ) flat bladed and bucket of water to keep your blade clear , i.e. two digs then dip and so on . And keep your handles clean , less blisters . Just trying to be helpful . I enjoy watching you two .And an afterthought , the water on the shovel blade allows it to slide in more easily and loosen the load so you can easily flip it off plus use your thigh (just above the knee ) as a pivot with the handle as a lever so you use your arms rather than back .
There’s no better investment than a woodshed when you use firewood for a heat source. I built 2 at my previous property 12’x8’ with an open front and a divider in the middle. I’d have 2 seasons worth of firewood under a roof at all times. I look forward to seeing your finished product. Stay safe
The extent of your hard work and vision always impresses me. What an amazing homestead you will have after a few years of building and gardening etc. It's already amazing! :-)
It always gives me so much pleasure to see you working together, discussing everything and then putting the discussed into practice. In any case, I wish you all the best and continued success. Always looking forward to your next video💫☘️
Interesting as always. Thank you again for sharing your life story with us. I LOVE watching your videos. I started from your first one and watched them all.
Burning the wood is a Japanese method for preserving wood. It is called Shou Sugi Ban. Google it. It is very interesting. I have seen a lot of homesteaders using it.
