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Building Our Little Mountain
Приєднався 19 жов 2022
We are a family of four who got tired of city living and moved to our own little mountain. Follow along as we fix up our land, start our homestead, and build our dream home!
We've Been Waiting A Long Time For This || Shop/ADU Ep. 42
In this video we tile and grout our bathroom as well as a few other things here and there in the apartment. Our home is coming together!
The apartment will be our home until we finish with our main house (years down the road). And we cannot wait to get out of the RV and into the apartment!
WHO ARE WE?
We're Thomas, Lindsey, Amelia, and Eli -- full-time RVers turned property owners. Follow along with us as we tackle various projects around our land and build our shop/apartment and, eventually, our dream home with our own hands!
Mailing Address
Thomas and Lindsey
1087 Lewis River Rd #280
Woodland, WA 98674
The apartment will be our home until we finish with our main house (years down the road). And we cannot wait to get out of the RV and into the apartment!
WHO ARE WE?
We're Thomas, Lindsey, Amelia, and Eli -- full-time RVers turned property owners. Follow along with us as we tackle various projects around our land and build our shop/apartment and, eventually, our dream home with our own hands!
Mailing Address
Thomas and Lindsey
1087 Lewis River Rd #280
Woodland, WA 98674
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Відео
Big Day. HUGE! || Shop/ADU Ep. 41
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In this video we get SO MUCH DONE! We complete: Sanding, Priming, Painting, and Flooring. We bring up our appliances and get most of our doors installed. This is HUGE progress in a short amount of time!! The apartment will be our home until we finish with our main house (years down the road). And we cannot wait to get out of the RV and into the apartment! WHO ARE WE? We're Thomas, Lindsey, Amel...
Things are Looking BRIGHT (and dusty) || Shop/ADU Ep. 40
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In this video we completely finish mudding and come so close to completing sanding as well! And we now have outdoor lights! Changes are happening so quickly! The apartment will be our home until we finish with our main house (years down the road). And we cannot wait to get out of the RV and into the apartment! WHO ARE WE? We're Thomas, Lindsey, Amelia, and Eli full-time RVers turned property ow...
The Start of Something New || Shop/ADU Ep. 39
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In this video we finish the majority of our drywall, get our toilet installed, and finish our first layer of mud! This progress makes a huge change in the look of our apartment. It is actually starting to look like a home and we could not be more excited. The apartment will be our home until we finish with our main house (years down the road). And we cannot wait to get out of the RV and into th...
Our Progress is Electrifying || Shop/ADU Ep. 38
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In this video we get permanent power to our build!!! We also make huge progress on drywall and get our water heater installed. You guys, we are getting so close now!! The apartment will be our home until we finish with our main house (years down the road). And we cannot wait to get out of the RV and into the apartment! WHO ARE WE? We're Thomas, Lindsey, Amelia, and Eli full-time RVers turned pr...
This New Purchase was a MUST || Shop/ADU Ep. 37
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In this video we start on drywall! We make huge progress on our walls and we start digging to get our main power connected. Amazing things happening around here! The apartment will be our home until we finish with our main house (years down the road). And we cannot wait to get out of the RV and into the apartment! WHO ARE WE? We're Thomas, Lindsey, Amelia, and Eli full-time RVers turned propert...
Up to Our Ears in Insulation || Shop/ADU Ep. 36
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In this video we finish insulation completely! Spray foam insulation and interior wall insulation are both COMPLETE! Next step DRYWALL! The apartment will be our home until we finish with our main house (years down the road). And we cannot wait to get out of the RV and into the apartment! WHO ARE WE? We're Thomas, Lindsey, Amelia, and Eli full-time RVers turned property owners. Follow along wit...
DIY Fire Sprinkler Inspection -- Can We Pass The Second Time?? || Shop/ADU Ep. 35
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In this video we attempt to fix our fire sprinkler pressure issue and have a second inspection on the sprinkler system. Then we start spray foam insulation!!! The apartment will be our home until we finish with our main house (years down the road). And we cannot wait to get out of the RV and into the apartment! WHO ARE WE? We're Thomas, Lindsey, Amelia, and Eli full-time RVers turned property o...
A Wedding and a Disappointment || Shop/ADU Ep. 34
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In this video we GET MARRIED! After years of trying to plan the perfect wedding, we plan our perfect wedding in three days. Then we get back to work installing our HVAC ducting and testing our sprinkler system.... and it doesn't go to plan. The apartment will be our home until we finish with our main house (years down the road). And we cannot wait to get out of the RV and into the apartment! WH...
At A Standstill || Shop/ADU Ep. 33
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In this video we are trying to find ways to push forward while we wait for permits to clear. We put in drainage around the shop, start installing our HVAC ducting, and do some rough grading. The apartment will be our home until we finish with our main house (years down the road). And we cannot wait to get out of the RV and into the apartment! WHO ARE WE? We're Thomas, Lindsey, Amelia, and Eli f...
Two Inspectors At Once. This Was NOT The Plan... || Shop/ADU Ep. 32
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In this video we have two inspections at the same time! Will we pass or fail? The apartment will be our home until we finish with our main house (years down the road). And we cannot wait to get out of the RV and into the apartment! WHO ARE WE? We're Thomas, Lindsey, Amelia, and Eli full-time RVers turned property owners. Follow along with us as we tackle various projects around our land and bui...
Testing Our Plumbing || Shop/ADU Ep. 31
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In this video we are finally ready to test our water lines and septic lines! Will we have any leaks??? The apartment will be our home until we finish with our main house (years down the road). And we cannot wait to get out of the RV and into the apartment! WHO ARE WE? We're Thomas, Lindsey, Amelia, and Eli full-time RVers turned property owners. Follow along with us as we tackle various project...
We Almost Made a Big Mistake || Shop/ADU Ep. 30
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In this video we switch out our main water line, put up house wrap, and install our FINAL window. The apartment will be our home until we finish with our main house (years down the road). And we cannot wait to get out of the RV and into the apartment! WHO ARE WE? We're Thomas, Lindsey, Amelia, and Eli full-time RVers turned property owners. Follow along with us as we tackle various projects aro...
Our Water Lines Are FINISHED?! || Shop/ADU Ep. 29
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In this video we FINISH INDOOR PLUMBING (or do we?!) and get ready for our big inspection! The apartment will be our home until we finish with our main house (years down the road). And we cannot wait to get out of the RV and into the apartment! WHO ARE WE? We're Thomas, Lindsey, Amelia, and Eli full-time RVers turned property owners. Follow along with us as we tackle various projects around our...
Getting Things Done... The Right Way?? || Shop/ADU Ep. 28
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In this video we work on bathroom fan lights, wiring electrical boxes, and a little bit of septic drain lines. The apartment will be our home until we finish with our main house (years down the road). And we cannot wait to get out of the RV and into the apartment! WHO ARE WE? We're Thomas, Lindsey, Amelia, and Eli full-time RVers turned property owners. Follow along with us as we tackle various...
Making Major Progress on our Plumbing || Shop/ADU Ep. 27
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Making Major Progress on our Plumbing || Shop/ADU Ep. 27
Running PEX in a Snowstorm... || Shop/ADU Ep. 26
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Running PEX in a Snowstorm... || Shop/ADU Ep. 26
WE'RE BACK! And Electrical Lines are FINISHED?! || Shop/ADU Ep. 25
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WE'RE BACK! And Electrical Lines are FINISHED?! || Shop/ADU Ep. 25
Sewer Lines Are ALMOST DONE || Shop/ADU Ep. 24
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Sewer Lines Are ALMOST DONE || Shop/ADU Ep. 24
Running Miles of Lines in the Apartment || Shop/ADU Ep. 23
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Running Miles of Lines in the Apartment || Shop/ADU Ep. 23
Almost A Disaster || Shop/ADU Ep. 22
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Almost A Disaster || Shop/ADU Ep. 22
Can We Pass Our SHEAR WALL INSPECTION On The First Try?! || Shop/ADU Ep. 21
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Can We Pass Our SHEAR WALL INSPECTION On The First Try?! || Shop/ADU Ep. 21
Framing Is 100% COMPLETE || Shop/ADU Ep. 20
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Framing Is 100% COMPLETE || Shop/ADU Ep. 20
Closing Off The Stairwell And The Garage Doors || Shop/ADU Ep. 19
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Closing Off The Stairwell And The Garage Doors || Shop/ADU Ep. 19
Second Floor Access Complete || Shop/ADU Ep. 18
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Second Floor Access Complete || Shop/ADU Ep. 18
Out Goes The Ladder, In Come The Stairs! || Shop/ADU Ep. 17
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Out Goes The Ladder, In Come The Stairs! || Shop/ADU Ep. 17
Our Roof Is WATERPROOF || Shop/ADU Ep. 16
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Our Roof Is WATERPROOF || Shop/ADU Ep. 16
Can We Get The Roof On Before The Rain Comes?! || Shop/ADU Ep. 15
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Can We Get The Roof On Before The Rain Comes?! || Shop/ADU Ep. 15
Raising Our FINAL Beams and Setting Roof Rafters || Shop/ADU Ep. 14
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Raising Our FINAL Beams and Setting Roof Rafters || Shop/ADU Ep. 14
I like the two different tiles. It looks nice! You are getting so close. It seems like you just had Ely, how can he already be using the walker? 😉
Brilliant progress and awesome view what part of the states are you in
Thank you! We’re in southwest Washington.
Look so beautiful
Try vinegar and water mix to remove the hazes
Thank you for the tip! We'll try that :)
Looks amazing and awesome the view is to die for ❤
Looking great, hardworking family, Christmas will be great this year. Take care you are getting there, bless too you all.Norma from England.xxxx😊
Thanks for sharing
Lookin Good!
Awesome guys still a lot to do but you’ve come so far great watching your dream become reality
Great job! You are getting closer. Thanks for sharing with us!
Great job, guys. Your home is looking amazing. You have an amazing family and I can tell that there is much love between you all. I love it when families help each other. That's what being a family is all about. Looking forward to your next Video. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
Thank you! Yes, we have so much support from our families! We couldn't do it without them
Congrats, on all the Awesome progress ! Your living space is coming together, so much interior work done and lots of appliances !
Thanks so much!
Lovely family, you deserve your beautiful home, lovely Christmas this year in your new home. Love too you all, the children are adorable.xxxx
Thank you! Yes we are definitely looking forward to Christmas in our home this year!!
So exciting
Your kids will be bilingual. Woohoo. Glad to see so many friends and family helping. Familia rocks.
Yes! Our family and friends have been a huge help through this whole project! We are extremely blessed!
That’s a great aerobics exercise that Thomas had while painting. Great job and I am so happy for you.
I noticed he was still rockin when he stopped for a video appearance 😂
Haha I hadn't noticed but I love that!
Well done guys!
I am so happy for you all 🤗. Has been a long haul.
Yes! Thank you!
You should be proud of the wall as you did a great job!
I'm so excited and happy for you looking amazing ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Beautiful property , you deserve everything good in life. You are a lovely family and your parents must be sooooo proud. Take care and love too you all.xxxx
Thanks so much!
Exciting to see how much progress you’ve made
Great job!! Taping and mudding gets old real fast. The lights are so nice. Both kids are so adorable!!🥰 What is your target date for move in?
Target date is as soon as possible 😅 We can't technically move in until we get final occupancy by the county, which wont happen until we get our roof and siding on.
Awesome job to you both ❤🤙🏼from Manitoba Canada.
Thank you!!
Good job guys
It’s really exciting in your progress - well done - you have 2 really awesome small project managers
Thanks for taking us along
Great job 👏🏽
Awesome job the both of you ❤
Did you ever think that using a 9 cubic ft mixer for this project which mixes more cement at one time?
No we haven't thought about that. We can't move too much faster than we are with this machine because it takes some time to move each bag of concrete.
How much less did this cost than calling in a cement truck?
That is a really good question. We didn't get any quotes to bring a truck up, but I wish we would have so that we could compare that to using our Mud Mixer.
Moving right along.
I have a feeling this is much too late to be of service, but a) I really do think you're doing a nice job on the drywall. You have the thin coat down and that's the secret. I would use a bigger knife each time though, but you are off to a good start. The less sanding the better. b) However, I really like my power sander on a stick a lot. I can sand the whole room on a good thin coat in like 20 mins tops. Harbor Freight sells one but I have Wen off Amazon. And I have a little cart I built for it all to hold the vac. c) That drywall jack has a pivot in it if you haven't found it already. you can fold it sideways and put the sheet on then fold it up and put the sheets up on ceiling and its much easier to handle. Can even do it one person. d) yes, I hope you did a vapor barrier and I missed it. Someone else commented that. You may have figured that out but when you were starting off, I noticed you were still fighting it up to horizontal. Don't need to work so hard. I'm excited for you guys. I wish I could make people sign up b/c this is a wonderful DIY family channel.
I love the idea of a power sander! We'll have to look into that when we build our house. Our closed cell foam acts as the vapor barrier so we don't need to add plastic beneath the drywall. Thank you for the comment!!
You are doing a fantastic job. Your daughter is certainly not Camera shy. She will be taking over before much longer. Beautiful family.
Looking great guys be moving in before you know it
You need vapour barrier before your drywall
Our closed cell foam insulation acts as our vapor barrier.
As the little one said its Awesome 🎉❤
When we do drywall in Australia we use a stud glue so that we use less screws which leads to less mudding. What you do is dab it on the studs where you’re going to place the board and when you put the screws in it all squeezes together os you use less screws less mudding less sanding
I love that. That sounds like a more efficient way to do drywall and mudding!
If your ducting insulated,that may make a difference
It is looking fantastic! You guys are kicking butt. Your kids are absolutely darling!
It looks so amazing the work you have done. Even the pumps in the road along the way. It's got to seem unreal how fast it's finally coming together. I know there still alot more . But what a great achievement you all have done.😊
Muddin is the worst. I hired my new house out. I was chicken 🐔. Ha. You guys rock!!!!
Looking great❤
You both are doing a fantastic job 👍. Yes mudding isn't no fun, but you got it.
Oh my goodness, it looks amazing. One step closer to moving in! You both are doing a great job! Your daughter is adorable! See you next time! 😊
Thanks for taking us along
Good job guys looking so good wouldn't be long now before you guys moving
Since the drywall has been done, the whole place looks amazing. You'll be moving in before you know it
RE: the comment below about the heat pump, I would suggest a geothermal system with wells in your situation. Not cheap to install but incredibly efficient and rarely needs to run the backup heat even in very cold winters in Kansas.
We have actually been talking about that! We need to do more research but that is something we are considering!
@@buildingourlittlemountain Yeah. DO NOT get a Florida Heat Pump. Water Furnace is good. I have an off brand I can't recall. Maybe Geo Comfort or something like that. Mine actually has a triple pond loop. But one can do three wells into groundwater. The cost is probably about $34,000 all in. But I'm all electric and last month in the heat of Kansas my electric bill was $276. And that woudl also lend itself to solar which I'm hoping to install myself next year.
Hope you plan a heat pump. Resistive heat is very expensive way to heat a home.
Yes, getting a heat pump is definitely the plan! Hopefully sooner than later.