Solar Panels & Rafters Go Up | Shipping Container Lean-To Build

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Eric works on welding the mount for our solar panels to our shipping container. After attaching the beams to the posts and conex we are ready to put the rafters up. Inclement weather puts a halt to our project and we are forced to postpone installing the roofing and siding until next time.
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@kathrynhelm4176 3 года назад

Man I could watch you guys all day! I hate to see it end. You two amaze me on what you accomplish and this project is no exception! Bandit sure loves his water hole 😂 and then there’s sweet, sweet Bo. Thank you for letting us hang around your build. 🥰❤️👍

@smallspaceswithGloria 3 года назад

I know I constantly watch for them because I don’t exactly know if my notifications are working, (senior moment’s lol) but I always love watching and Eric hast to be in construction before, he is so knowledgeable and knows everything it seems. You guys are my extended family.😊

@smallspaceswithGloria 3 года назад

I’d love to see more on the bees and garden of course can’t wait for honey production 😊

@breehendrickson8807 2 года назад

I feel the same way. They are very inspiring

@sheilamclaughlin963 2 года назад

U have bees, how much honey can a hive make in a summer for u, it has to take an enormous amount of honey to get them through the winter

@sherriekemper1828 3 года назад

I love seeing how kindly you speak to each other. I think my husband and I would be racing to push the other one off the Conex by the third day.

@northernmichiganjen2372 3 года назад

Buhahah!!! Same here! You would have to check the swamp we'd bury each other in the swamp!! 🤣😤🤪

@terrytt2932 3 года назад

can you imagine in their isolation NOT being thoughtful and kind? Not many couples could do what they do so well!

@brandonkorpi9653 3 года назад

#fact 😂😂😂😂

@heatherclayton-callaghan4270 3 года назад

We also don't see the snappy bits. People with any dignity wouldn't post their unpleasant displays of irritation or negative attitude. It happens to all of us, no one is perfect these 2 do a lovely job of showing/saying just enough to let us know they were tested in the patience, without actually posting it. Often the narration reveals more than the pics. That said, I agree with the overall beauty and balance of this couple and their adventures. How amazing is it that nowadays a couple can make a living from videoing themselves living a chosen lifestyle that our forefathers and mothers hewed out a life with their bare hands and backs. To succeed , the marriage union must be 100% on solid ground. These 2 have it and model it beautifully to all who watch. Sad there are so few who have so much good to share the world. 🤗👏👍💞🙏♥️

@kevinrowbotham545 3 года назад

Yes, I agree they edit out the occasional spats.

@CreatorInTrng 3 года назад

The time lapse of the structure build at the beginning was brilliant (if only all projects went so quickly 😀).

@veronicavanderver7270 3 года назад

Lol yeah 😎

@CreatorInTrng 3 года назад

@@jeb3415 Oh yeah, did too!

@capttrips1359 3 года назад

Bandit is going to dig that pond into a lake. He loves that swamp.

@pattibrown1809 3 года назад

So cute huh? I've noticed that too!

@sherryllynnjones7077 3 года назад

Its growing!!

@carolewarner101 3 года назад

It seems to bring him SO much joy! : - D

@atir4u 3 года назад

I was just going to comment on Bandit making a nice dig around the pond lol

@johannahobbs5781 3 года назад

Seriously...jack of all trades you two. I wish I'd had your forethought 40 years ago. What a fantastic way of life.

@ellemdee276 3 года назад

We've got a hurricane down here but there are two whirlwinds up in Willow named Eric & Ariel. Seriously, yall have gotten so much stuff done this summer! Take a bow!

@kimberlykelly7280 3 года назад

Be careful in that hurricane. We are thinking of all of you in the path.

@jimmieburleigh9549 3 года назад

I'm in Franklin down in st mary. How about yall

@paulprigge1209 3 года назад

A lot of us are praying for y’all down south Louisiana. Please don’t take unnecessary chances.

@jimmieburleigh9549 3 года назад

@@paulprigge1209 👍

@SimpleLivingAlaska 3 года назад

Stay safe!

@lararosevelt545 3 года назад

The beauty of those home milled boards is unreal.

@charleshutchings3010 3 года назад

Oh I needed this -We are in the middle of Hurricane Ida and I'm going blind watching radar and wind speed ! God bless yall for this diversion.

@mllee2008 3 года назад

Prayers that y'all stay safe and sound Charles! 🙏🙏

@Kopelani1 3 года назад

Stay safe

@Bex-rg8pj 3 года назад

🍀

@tracievoletto9712 3 года назад

Stay Safe, Prayers to y'all and everyone in harms way!!!

@theresaluvspims6163 3 года назад

Stay safe and God Bless you.

@bobjarrard 3 года назад

We weld permanent jack points using L steel on the outside of the four corners. - you can use a bolt as a driver to adjust over time with a big base pad of concrete .Bob

@hxhdfjifzirstc894 3 года назад

Good idea.

@rowdybroomstick1216 3 года назад

Sawmills and other construction sites use this method, it works in other applications as well

@silverlightx6 3 года назад

Eric is a man of many talents. Definitely some good skills to have as a master DIY-er

@suzilouden5964 3 года назад

Yes, defo a keeper.......😊😊😊

@terpy7282 3 года назад

Who else want to move into Alaska and live simple life like this amazing couple?

@carolinespiteri2401 3 года назад

I am sure there are some very hard things both physical and emotional but they are a great team just both of them. Your fan from Malta.

@enerzise3161 3 года назад

We purchased land 70 miles out of our city in Florida and the land is Off Grid and only gets a cell phone signal on the dirt road at the front of the property. The nearest county electrical is about 1/4 mile down the dirt road, so we will be doing Solar and Wind. We have a sailboat so we are staying in Florida for now. We plan on buying two or three more properties around the USA and travel to camp them. We will eventually sell our house in the city. There are remote places in almost every state inside the USA. Also it is not a simple life, we put in a 36 foot galvanized culvert and 15 yards of gravel by hand. We now have a tractor, but on that job we had buckets, shovels, rakes and a hand tamp. The work on some days can be grueling. Like when we cut down 1/4 acres of Saw Palmettos and it was 102 degrees outside in the shade. I wish it were a simple life. I worked for years as a Security Officer and that was a Simple Life... Donuts and Coffee any time of day and breakfast at Waffle House.... well I still have breakfast at waffle house about 3 to 5 times a month.

@thatsalt1560 3 года назад

No, I'm fine just watching. It's inspiring, but too heavy for me.

@SJC49 2 года назад

I’ve been binge watching this channel for days. Find myself frequently forgetting there is not a professional camera crew creating the episodes. You guys are really amazing!

@amandabarney1667 3 года назад

Bo being an excellent supervisor

@tjava2338 3 года назад

👍😁

@angelamarie4137 3 года назад

He's the foreman. Lol

@leahness3588 3 года назад

Bandit is such a goofy kid and love it when Bo is wagging his tail. UGH, my back hurt just watching all the heavy lifting. It will be so nice when it's done. GREAT JOB!!!🏆🏆🏆

@cathylewey5790 3 года назад

Outside currently have a infection I'm not seeing very well. At first I thought it was Ariel moving her hips rather than Bandit wagging his tail. Boy did I feel stupid

@alexstrylowski7864 3 года назад

Next time you’re doing a vertical weld try welding up instead of down. It will result in a better puddle and help you maintain good penetration. Not trying to be critical just thought that might help you for the future.

@esunday 3 года назад

I have a great batch of sauerkraut, kimchi and garlic dill pickles all happily fermenting, thanks to your great directions! Thank you!

@Hammertime-y9q 3 года назад

You ought to block between your rafters on top of the outside beams with rafter size blocks. That will help a lot with wind load and flex horizontally and keep the rafters from ever lifting. It would also strengthen your beams that are sitting on the posts even more. That could even be done after metal roofing is installed. I framed new homes for over thirty years. Free unsolicited advice 😁.

@robertbrewer2190 3 года назад

They also will consider snow loads

@joeoallen 3 года назад

From the outside looking in we are watching the perfect couple. I love the teamwork. Eric, you are a lucky man. No doubt a hard working busy life, but one I am sure that 99% of your viewers wish they were living.

@daydreambeliever6603 3 года назад

Bandit will have the whole bog tilled for you soon!

@CP-tq3hu 3 года назад

They will be able to go fishing in there soon 😃😄😁😆😅😂🤣

@mikecronin8825 3 года назад

Here in Maine we call you rugged. I really respect your work ethic. Both of you. Mike from Maine

@russellprickett1652 3 года назад

Eric truly is a jack of all trades, master of many!

@RatdogDRB 3 года назад

Bo knows ! And, Bandit's dredging the Great Lake. And... Pepper has a new cat climb play ground. He approves.

@lorishealinghomestead5047 3 года назад

I’m sitting here watching your video and thinking just how far you guys have come in the years. It looks amazing. I’m so happy for you guys!!!! 🥰

@DossFarm Год назад

21:34 that last beam 💪🏻

@gagorian8294 3 года назад

as a carpenter I would recommend nail plates on the joint of the supporting beam on the wall to stiffen the building against wind gust and horizontal load on the building since you did not splice the beams

@brittewater 3 года назад

Can I get an ELI5?

@a1b2c3d47432 3 года назад

It is a pity that no one listens to a professional gagorian. A powerful storm and all the work can be lost!

@karlajeffers2441 11 месяцев назад

I am totally amazed! Those beams I know are very heavy. You both are very strong. GOOD TO BE YOUNG!

@brianjohnston9822 3 года назад

Kitty cat up there performing an inspection, giving the passing grade “Purrrfection”

@TakeNoneForTheTeam 3 года назад

Thank you for the window into your journey! Appreciate you sharing.

@charlenegrady8781 3 года назад

I want you to know I’m trying some of your recipes. You do need to do a cookbook. Thanks guys😄

@johnneeb8311 3 года назад

I agree about the cookbook. You could do it in your spare time. or while its raining. I have looked and looked for the pickel relish but cannot find it. Thanks for the very best channel I have found.

@bluebirdhomestead 2 года назад

Great couple videos showing the lean to build. I’m planning to do something similar along our container. I got some ideas from this videos. Thanks for sharing. -Ryan

@imbuckshotbill 3 года назад

I like when you do the stamps of the date, time, and temp at the start of days. makes for a good transition.

@bobjoncas2814 3 года назад

coming along great, nice work, stay safe and have a good week..

@cblocker3149 3 года назад

Eric & Ariel thanks for inviting us to watch your progress. Wish I had your energies! Well thought out structure. Looking forward to watching Part 3 of the Lean-To Completion. 👍🙏

@bucksiouxwanan4320 3 года назад

Every week's posting on your channel is productive and constructive🙄!! Your homestead is looking purposeful and it's great following journey! 👏👍🇺🇸

@saskatchewanlady2723 3 года назад

Oh my gosh, there is just no way to say how very amazing the two of you are. All I know is your kids are going to have examples of how to build things to last all around them. I’m so grateful to have your channel to watch as I recover from pneumonia (which we had originally thought may be civil but it wasn’t) you both work so very hard. Thankyou very much for sharing with us ❤️❤️

@vdwalt4464 3 года назад

Inch by inch. Looking good!

@homesteadedman4784 3 года назад

Hello from Maine! Wife and I love your video's. We also have a 14 year old lab named Beau... peace!

@beckyumphrey2626 3 года назад

My Family just loves your awesome channel.

@deannaoverstreet4146 3 года назад

Wow! It looks amazing! I would have closed it in too!

@beeamerica5024 3 года назад

There goes that Eric again jack of all trades I guess you have to be living in Alaska huh I was glad to see you putting those toe in nails in though that'll help a lot good job all around and don't forget that good paint on that metal see you next video take care and be safe 💥👍💯🐝

@RedRose-gm6px 3 года назад

That was awesome, what a legacy to leave behind for your future kids, a home 🏡 made by the barehands of you both with love and togetherness ❤️. One love One Heart 🇯🇲🇯🇲

@faithfifield7278 3 года назад

You two work so well together. Supervisor Bo is on the job!❤

@felizshaw192 3 года назад

I wish my husband and I could do projects and get along we fight and argue the whole way love watching your teamwork

@hxhdfjifzirstc894 3 года назад

When most men are intently focused on a project, the little part of their brain that communicates politely with women gets shut down. Imagine that he's essentially battling a wild animal -- and he's simply not designed to engage in date talk during battle. My main point is that you shouldn't take it personally, because it's basically beyond his control.

@peacefulwife5199 3 года назад

@@hxhdfjifzirstc894 You described my beloved husband to a tee. Even while watching TV, it's a all consuming task. His selective hearing.....ahem.....lol....works well when I speak about food. Amazing huh?

@hoppas77 3 года назад

@@hxhdfjifzirstc894 just curious did you blindly tap the keyboard for your profile name or was it intentional? made me smile :)

@felizshaw192 3 года назад

Thanks your right

@ignaciaforteza7731 3 года назад

Wow Eric, and lady photographer and helper. Just great and even the rooster’s approval!!! Keep safe please👍🙏🥰

@PoorMansHomesteadCanadaBC1961 3 года назад

You 2 are so lucky to live like you do I'd give anything to live a life like that Keep it up and stay Happy take care Love your channel

@sixtomidnight1492 3 года назад

"Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity"

@PoorMansHomesteadCanadaBC1961 3 года назад

@@sixtomidnight1492 yes your right

@PoorMansHomesteadCanadaBC1961 3 года назад

@@donaldmiller8629 I have worked hard all my life the dum way lol manual labor I liked working with my hands and am good at most everything I did but should of Stade on the machines lol my body would be in better shape at 59 lol

@PoorMansHomesteadCanadaBC1961 3 года назад

@@donaldmiller8629 lol I lost my short term memory 3 years ago when I had a stroke at work then then 1 year after that came the heart attack not working anymore lol

@PoorMansHomesteadCanadaBC1961 3 года назад

@@donaldmiller8629 I don't give up on anything like you very slow and it will be done if I remember to do it lol lol

@Agustin-jo8mv 3 года назад

Hello Milwaukee please sponsor this nice couple.

@erics.786 3 года назад

You two sure do put in the work! Well Done!

@NorthshorePreparedness 3 года назад

Absolutely LOVE your intro music! Had to turn it up!!

@d3adkoolaid 3 года назад

Title of this video should be.. "How to save 25000$ on a new garage..." just insane what you two accomplish

@robertlemoine3500 3 года назад

Great program Thankyou for sharing.

@russellwatters5891 3 года назад

Looks like the rain showed up just in time, ya'll needed a break! That's alot of up and down, and wood hauling for 2 ppl in 2 days. It's really looking good though, it should last a long long time. Thank you

@georgefrank8633 3 года назад

Hi how are you doing

@MissionaryInMexico 3 года назад

You two are the most amazing young people I've ever seen. From buying a cabin in the middle of nowhere to hunting big game to fishing for winter food to... Lean to.

@renamaemcdonald2075 3 года назад

It's looking great! That will provide so much shelter

@jenton70 3 года назад

These videos bring me so much joy.

@dougw321 3 года назад

Great video loved the sawmill video also. Next is the summer kitchen.

@wenom7286 2 года назад

I loved watching this project!!! Thank you for sharing your lives!!!

@starlight14400 3 года назад

I have your notifications on my excitement goes high every time you post a new video I enjoy your videos so much I wish you all good and happiness

@scottldavidson9186 3 года назад

you two continue to amaze me

@BareBonesTX 3 года назад

I am impressed with your FITFO abilities, every single time!!!!

@janetkoball44 6 месяцев назад

You all work so hard and fast it's so hard to keep up with what is happening when. But we all love it. No boredom on this channel. I appreciate being able to watch all of these projects. See you later.

@sherryllynnjones7077 3 года назад

Hard working couple!! Really is nice to see it coming together! Love seeing Bo, Bandit & Pepper!!! Take care. Tyfs. 🙏♥️🙏💯💥

@georgefrank8633 3 года назад

Hi how are you doing?

@susanapplegate9758 3 года назад

My dad, the hardest-working Alaskan I ever knew, would have been glad to know you. A steel fabricator, he taught me to appreciate problem-solving as you two show. Thank goodness for a sunny weekend here in the Mat-Su…hope you got a bunch more done. Snow on the Chugach and Talkeetna peaks though. Great vid as always!

@georgefrank8633 3 года назад

Hi how are you doing?

@pattibrown1809 3 года назад

You two are brilliant! A true story of success! Thanks for sharing✌❤

@georgefrank8633 3 года назад

Hi Patti how are you doing?

@kingrafa3938 Год назад

Looks like Bandit expanding his little pond out there while Bo chillin as always.

@MyHumbleNest 3 года назад

Impressive! Thank you for sharing each step and helping us learn by being real with the changes and mistakes. You two seem to have a beautiful life!

@suseyq4559 3 года назад

One day I expect to see that you might be adding a small room to your home....you have both amassed so many talents and skills. You viewers are all very proud of you for the progress we have seen over the years. Congratulations! Everything is better since you stepped foot on the property! ❤️🏡🌴🏡🌻🌺

@john3559 3 года назад

said it before your a great team, good thing Eric knows who the boss is. GOD BLESS

@ziggy22shell 3 года назад

Love the intro music🎶 it was kicking! Best yet!

@stanleygallman7800 3 года назад

Every video you get out to us, for me they're just so satisfying to watch. Well done! Until the next time 👍

@angiebetts8900 3 года назад

The fact that all the wood was cut & milled by you from your land is amazing! Great work, team

@greeneyedgirlina 3 года назад

I can’t wait to see the finished project, it’s going to be great. Don’t make us wait a week to see it finished, we miss y’all! Bandit, you are progressing nicely on the shore expansion of the bog.

@vandjsecret 3 года назад

You both know so much on construction is incredible!

@Pressureproductions 3 года назад

You would likely need a more support, but it would be cool to build a floating floor on the top of the conex and then put a wee deck up there (with our without a roof). Looks like you get a pretty nice view of that pond bandit is digging haha.

@johnarmlovesguam 3 года назад

Build strong. Last long. Good job.

@melodyhopponen7504 3 года назад

Making a really strong leanto. Great watching how it's done. Looks like it will last a long time. AWESOME JOB YOU TWO

@mikeknape7064 3 года назад

That is going to be awesome when it's done

@franklindumas1978 3 года назад

Silicone needed to be on the top side of the conex…you have a temporary fix inside, but it will leak. We have 2 - 40’ containers we are building into a home. Welding is a strong hold, 1” x1” is good for 60,000 lbs…you won’t have a problem with your solar pole. I have 14 panels on our container with L angle welded to the container as the solar brackets. Fun to watch & pretty lumber.

@DuyPham-wq3yl 3 года назад

I admire you use tools very skillfully. Good job.

@paulbeydler3623 3 года назад

Looks good! It will be interesting to see how you manage rain and snow melt off the top of the conex?!?! It does look awesome!!!😎

@ca9603 3 года назад

My thoughts exactly......!

@ryanchaloux360 3 года назад

I work at Lincoln electric in the R&D lab and I love seeing you put our welder to work.

@davidnash6429 3 года назад

Wow, I cant' believe you all got this done in a couple days! Something to think about is the way the water will drain off Connex. It looks like it will drain into your new covered "dry" areas. It looks like all that water will drain down the walls of the Connex preventing you to store anything against the walls, correct? Maybe I am missing something. If it is an issue, the design you have will allow to cover the Connex by continuing the roof up to a ridge beam supported by a couple of king posts in the center which can be supported by four additional beams going from left to right attached and flush with your existing going front to back beams. Put a gable vent at each end and call it a day. You can use it as storage for really long things and you wont have to worry about shovelings snow off a flat roof. You could even pitch the roof steeper (double min.) over the Connex to "architecturally celebrate" the Connex's center as well as give even more head height to store taller things above. It is so cool watch everything evolve! I love everything about the off-grid homesteading!!

@barbaraparker9933 3 года назад

You two are amazing. I really enjoy watching you. Great work you do.

@karengarner9839 3 года назад

Wow your intro music was great, all the work you get done is amazing, and I must say I'm severely jealous of the mill and being able to produce your own lumber, great investment.

@frasersgirl4383 3 года назад

You two are gonna be so ready for the first snow day, relaxing in front of the fire inside with cups of coffee and the fur kids gathered round!!

@avalonrichards394 3 года назад

Looking good guys, just love looking at you both work so well together.

@andrewbeach1685 3 года назад

Garden looks awesome! Thanks for sharing your journey.

@nanagram13 3 года назад

Is there anything you two can't do? Jump buildings in a single bound? Kidding, your projects are interesting and some educational.

@georgefrank8633 3 года назад

Hi Elizabeth how are you doing?

@madzabinga8382 3 года назад

It is so awesome to see how much wood you cut to use for this build! All those beetle kill trees being used in a smart and efficient way is really inspiring! I am sure your wheels are turning with even more plans for putting that new sawmill to work.

@nicolepouchet2479 3 года назад

I sooooo admire you guys …. Can’t wait to see the finished product.😀

@matthewrobinson9822 3 года назад

Great job guy's Im a carpenter an i approve.... Lol thanks for another great video.... I appreciate it

@ivydison6 3 года назад

You guys are awesome like literally you can build anything you want, so talented. Anyway, Have a good rest can't wait to see the finish project I do believe it will turn out well. Sending love and support from Sabah, Malaysia! 🥳😍❤️❤️❤️❤️

@singers1990 Год назад

Eric you are awesome and Arielle you are fabulous.

@III-vg4dp 3 года назад

Ahhh, perfect Sunday afternoon viewing material minutes before I look for something to watch. You two really provide great service ;) Maybe your seemingly endless productivity will infect me sufficiently to clean my place... later of course.