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  • Опубліковано 27 лис 2024
  • Our home remodel wasn’t quite done yet, we still needed some shelves for the kitchen. So Ben made some… in typical Ben fashion!
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  • @angeliquemcniff3076
    @angeliquemcniff3076 4 роки тому +232

    Meg’s gonna say: “Hey, you think you can make a dining room table with those trees?”

  • @pincheguarito591
    @pincheguarito591 4 роки тому +15

    I love it when Meg gives Ben that "You're my Hero!" look.

  • @tom.p1986
    @tom.p1986 4 роки тому +112

    Who needs video games when you have a wagon and a giant pile of leaves. Great job on the shelves 😊

    • @heatherk8931
      @heatherk8931 4 роки тому +5

      Made me smile

    • @camillewinnie27
      @camillewinnie27 4 роки тому +3

      Darling boys!!

    • @gailhitson6722
      @gailhitson6722 4 роки тому +1

      Family is so important, and they'll remember this for the rest of your lives! You'll smile in joy everytime you remember! God bless you all!

    • @ninjawithagunson3909
      @ninjawithagunson3909 4 роки тому +1

      I had a Radio Flyer when I was a young girl.

  • @bonniedugle1763
    @bonniedugle1763 4 роки тому +59

    Bless your talented hard working heart. Those shelves are gorgeous. It would cost a fortune to buy hand hewn shelving. Awesome job!!

  • @Pepper5655
    @Pepper5655 4 роки тому +46

    Oh goodness Ben those shelves are amazingly beautiful from being a tree a week ago to simple gorgeous shelves u dude are practically a miracle worker man. YOu rock dude. Give your woman some shelves and pleased her so big. Good job. Love your videos I am so impressed with your skills man. You guys belong on the homestead livin your dream, raising your kids like u r. Keep up ur wonderful work my man.Thnx for sharing.

  • @janh519
    @janh519 2 роки тому +1

    Those shelves are great, Ben! You have wonderful skills with your tools and know-how! I’m sure Meg agrees! 💝

  • @suedorfman7138
    @suedorfman7138 4 роки тому +27

    The shelves look awesome. Loved watching the boys play in the leaves. Little missy is getting big. So adorable.

  • @gailhitson6722
    @gailhitson6722 4 роки тому +1

    We think the shelves look beautiful, too! Beautiful shelf, beautiful elf! She grows more beautiful each day you know, just like her momma! Nice job you two.

  • @Diana_the_green_dragon
    @Diana_the_green_dragon 4 роки тому +34

    Hope you can make more videos. no need to edit. We will watch them eitherway

    • @caterchatter4671
      @caterchatter4671 4 роки тому +8

      YES! Throw them out there, we all will watch, doesn’t even have to be as spectacular as building shelves. Loved seeing the boys be boys & watching dad work while sitting in the wagon. Music enjoyed too!

    • @soniaspangenberg8557
      @soniaspangenberg8557 4 роки тому +4

      Totally agree

  • @robinrummel1359
    @robinrummel1359 4 роки тому +20

    When you don't have a sawmill but your husband is a "can-do" kind of man... 👍😀💕

  • @LittleMountainLife
    @LittleMountainLife 4 роки тому +30

    Dude! Ben those look incredible! Well done!

  • @paulinelarach938
    @paulinelarach938 4 роки тому +1

    A family bond greater has come about with your up's and down's, excellent work re home for all have worked endless to accomplish best for family group. God Bless.

  • @CreatorInTrng
    @CreatorInTrng 4 роки тому +41

    Mighty fine, mighty fine lookin' shelves you got there.

  • @pamelas9
    @pamelas9 4 роки тому +16

    Now THAT is "boys being boys" that I can totally get behind! ❤️

  • @Bex-rg8pj
    @Bex-rg8pj 4 роки тому +71

    Kids you should put up more videos. I have followed you from CA. You are awesome and you can really prosper from utube 💕

    • @TheHollarHomestead
      @TheHollarHomestead  4 роки тому +38

      We’re trying to - this little one is making it hard to edit. 😉

    • @Bex-rg8pj
      @Bex-rg8pj 4 роки тому +20

      @@TheHollarHomestead I am sure it is but I don’t want you to miss the window. You are such a beautiful family. You were the first UA-cam video I ever watched ❤️

    • @lindahubbs8146
      @lindahubbs8146 4 роки тому +7

      @@TheHollarHomestead I watched a channel couple days ago. Oh my I wish I'd know about babies can need tongue or upper part near lip oh so slightly clipped as causes painful eating, nursing too. Also, in the cheek area. My youngest son sure did suffer but was told he had tummy gas but they get gassy from pain and crying. I love you all and care so much.

    • @lindahubbs8146
      @lindahubbs8146 4 роки тому +7

      @@TheHollarHomestead Ben and Meg, I just looked up channel I listened to about this...its, the jurgys channel, nov 23rd video. Check it out.

    • @TDiem-vh9zv
      @TDiem-vh9zv 4 роки тому

      @@lindahubbs8146 you are absolutely right. My grandson was having a really hard time. Doc realized that little piece of skin that goes tight when you stick your tongue in front if your upper teeth needed to be clipped, it came down too low. Once that was done, things went much smoother for everyone. Poor thing was always so hungry cuz he couldn't nurse correctly or suck a bottle right.

  • @denaoberski
    @denaoberski 2 роки тому +1

    I love it when the boys do their own blog. It’s s joy to watching them live their best childhood

  • @joolzmac1
    @joolzmac1 4 роки тому +27

    More additions to the house that Ben built. Nice job and the glee on Meg’s face was priceless!

  • @susanmassey9635
    @susanmassey9635 4 місяці тому

    There isn’t anything you can’t do Ben! Woodworking, plumbing ,welding , cooking. What else. I probably forgot something. You are awesome!!❤❤❤

  • @joedavenport3263
    @joedavenport3263 4 роки тому +90

    This man can do it all. Mr Handy.

    • @ciciliacurt6227
      @ciciliacurt6227 4 роки тому +5

      He is a bless man who love Jesus Christ and the rest follow in place

    • @karenwebber9200
      @karenwebber9200 3 роки тому

      "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" Phillipians

  • @larrellpalmer5179
    @larrellpalmer5179 4 роки тому +12

    Ben you have enough board to make a beautiful dining table it would look awesome

  • @mamamimix4
    @mamamimix4 4 роки тому +24

    Loved the shelves - loved the excitement - but most of all I loved the how the family works together!!

  • @lindas8350
    @lindas8350 4 роки тому +1

    Ben is unbelievably talented with all he can do. I absolutely love the shelves. They are so expensive to buy but never can be replaced with Ben's talent and memory. Meg I am proud for you and Ben with your beautiful kitchen and home. Your land is beautiful also. Merry Christmas to the Hollar Family.

  • @Diana-ze8wu
    @Diana-ze8wu 4 роки тому +38

    The second where the boys are in the wagon while Ben is working 🥰

    • @melanievarela4048
      @melanievarela4048 4 роки тому +1

      Let's not pass on the very fine sawdust on Ben's eyelashes. Such a handsome fella.

    • @gailhitson6722
      @gailhitson6722 4 роки тому +1

      "Biggest leaf pile, ever!"... "Giant leaf pile!" (Laughter)

  • @drewblack749
    @drewblack749 3 роки тому +1

    I am beginning to think there is nothing Ben can’t do when he puts his mind to it. Amazing man.

  • @debbiegrubbs8708
    @debbiegrubbs8708 4 роки тому +22

    Beautiful, I love Megs face “Happiness”

  • @italianocosentino8151
    @italianocosentino8151 4 роки тому

    A father making a beautiful home for his family. Putting your heart into your family. Keep it up, you have discovered a hidden talent young man🙌👍

  • @ctilley5714
    @ctilley5714 4 роки тому +20

    Way better than store bought shelves! Looks so good! Be proud cause we are! ♡

  • @laurag.2564
    @laurag.2564 4 роки тому +27

    If shelves start cupping just flipping them over and in time they will be stright. They are beautiful by the way.

  •  4 роки тому +57

    Buying lumber... prices have tripled. Now is a great time for anyone with a home bandsaw lumber mill.

  • @bjenuine
    @bjenuine 4 роки тому

    Oh, my. The shelves are gorgeous. I love watching all of you homesteaders. You are all full of innovation and creativity. The things that inspire men's souls (and women's).

  • @doncolincreative
    @doncolincreative 4 роки тому +15

    Use what you have and make something special everyone wished they had. I long ago stopped being amazed at your skills and creativity Ben Hollar! Great job.

  • @ladymoongoddess
    @ladymoongoddess 4 роки тому

    Natural rustic character of those shelves are far more charming than any store bought, professionally milled lumber any day!!!! Wonderful job!!!! ❤

  • @davesdailystruggle
    @davesdailystruggle 4 роки тому +40

    They look amazing. I can't believe you did them just with a chainsaw

  • @denisewilson8367
    @denisewilson8367 4 роки тому

    I love the shelves. And the wrought iron supports. I am collecting wrought iron for my future home. Chandelier, dining table base. and with the open concept of kitchen livingroom & dining room I want the end tables and sofa table to be wrought iron bases too. all I need after getting the ones for the end tables this week is a sofa table base.
    Fantastic job!

  • @sandradee8880
    @sandradee8880 4 роки тому +29

    Maybe you have some left to make a family dining table.

  • @buffeysarber8467
    @buffeysarber8467 4 роки тому

    Beautiful job Ben! We love your shelves! We did something similar but purchased rough sawn lumber. What a special memory! Such a beautiful family and you’re building a beautiful home! 💕

  • @jammiecrowell9096
    @jammiecrowell9096 4 роки тому +4

    Lol now on to a Kitchen table. Those are beautiful by the way. And I know Meg has to love having her counter space opened back up.

  • @sharonnowlin2297
    @sharonnowlin2297 4 роки тому

    Meg said: I need shelves and Ben said: I will try. And amazing shelves appear! It's amazing what you too can do! The shelves are beautiful and they do the job you and Meg meant them to do!! Your boys are living a wonderful life. Not sitting inside and playing video games! Your boys are so lucky to have parents like you two. And you two are lucky to have such amazing boys!!

  • @NeilPost71
    @NeilPost71 4 роки тому +14

    Next a big ole kitchen table 😀

  • @eaccristo
    @eaccristo 4 роки тому

    When we moved into this house in the late 70’s ...I asked my husband to build me window boxes that went on top of the windows.....I wanted plants and wanted to hide the curtains rods...in the baby’s room was books and stuffed animals.....I still love them....saw them on Pinterest....I laughed...I was 40 years ahead of my time
    Ben, as usual you did a phenomenal job....so beautiful.

  • @mylifesjourney...sharonkar7802
    @mylifesjourney...sharonkar7802 4 роки тому +8

    Ben, you are genius!!!! They look amazing! Was glad to see you on Art and Bri's channel. Need to see more of you. Love you guys!❤🙏

  • @gigibonquin1616
    @gigibonquin1616 4 роки тому

    How blessed are women who married handy men!!!

  • @PattyPaints
    @PattyPaints 4 роки тому +13

    Wow! Really impressed with all the skills you've picked up! The shelves are beautiful! Save some of that lovely oak sawdust (5:42) to mix with wood glue for homemade wood filler.

  • @HeartinessApproach
    @HeartinessApproach 4 роки тому

    We did no know you named your wagon Hank also. We looked at each other and just smiled. Jim needs to understand the string in the very beginning. These are the exact shelves we want to make for our kitchen that you helped build for us. Love you Guys.

  • @janetleeharrison
    @janetleeharrison 4 роки тому +10

    Don't you love it when an experiment turns out perfectly! Love it! Merry Christmas everybody!🧡🎄😀

  • @barbaraspan1437
    @barbaraspan1437 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful and inventive workmanship! Wow! You are a genius Ben. Good to see you guys. Kids are awesome. Meg reaction was the best.

  • @katiemiller6034
    @katiemiller6034 4 роки тому +3

    Oh wow, I Love them, A Table would be awesome out of that beautiful Oak as well! Benches? LOL poor Ben I have many to do items for Meg's list!!! Hugs, I'm so happy when y'all post!

  • @HanginOutWithStan
    @HanginOutWithStan 4 роки тому

    Ben, Meg, boys and daughter, I truly love y'alls projects, your family and all you share with us!!!
    Those shelves are beautiful!!!
    Great job y'all!!!

  • @marythibault9032
    @marythibault9032 4 роки тому +12

    So happy you are back, we were getting worried. Shelves are beautiful

  • @Zeke-yv3nw
    @Zeke-yv3nw 4 роки тому +1

    Great job Ben! Meg your excitement and beautiful smile is mesmerizing! Always love your positive attitude. Glad yall are doing ok.

  • @spookyfish24
    @spookyfish24 4 роки тому +10

    This made my heart smile. What a beautiful gift for yourselves. If you have enough wood leftover... what about a table, maybe with a dining room bench? Oh the possibilities. :D

  • @artofcreationhomestead
    @artofcreationhomestead 4 роки тому

    Absolutely amazing work on those shelves. We really enjoy seeing how creative y'all are and how resourceful you are. God Bless Y'all

  • @Steve-od6hi
    @Steve-od6hi 4 роки тому +3

    You did good! Glad to see you had a plane to use. Love to see your boys playing, doing things they could never have done in Anaheim.

  • @BrendaJMay
    @BrendaJMay 4 роки тому +1

    Such AWESOME Work Ben!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤🙏🏻❤🙏🏻❤🙏🏻❤🙏🏻❤😘

  • @gailstritzel9066
    @gailstritzel9066 4 роки тому +11

    Your shelves are perfect!!!!I would be jumping up and down clapping too Meg.

  • @johnkeyes6434
    @johnkeyes6434 4 роки тому

    What gifted skills you have, Ben,,,,NICE !!!!!!!!! Meg is certainly proud of you.....Well done...

  • @WildOnesHomestead
    @WildOnesHomestead 4 роки тому +3

    The shelves turned out absolutely gorgeous! Great job!

  • @irmalittell-edelen8562
    @irmalittell-edelen8562 4 роки тому

    You did a wonderful job making those shelves. She's like a little kid with a special present. Which it is special! You made them for your home and to make wifey happy.

  • @joyce7767
    @joyce7767 4 роки тому +3

    Beautiful shelves, need to build a table and benches from the rest if you have enough. God Bless you and you beautiful family.

  • @jazzcanada2001
    @jazzcanada2001 4 роки тому

    You, Ben can do anything by yourself.....the advantage of being a Skilled worker, handyman....jack of all trades.....your shelves are just gorgeous!

  • @احمدالقحطاني-ب2ق
    @احمدالقحطاني-ب2ق 4 роки тому +6

    Original wood ,,these are the best shelves
    Natural when you look or smell ,,healthy way🙏🖐️❤️

  • @carolcalf2032
    @carolcalf2032 4 роки тому

    Thank you for the video. Always wait for the notifications that you have posted and jump straight on. Wonderful family xxxxxx

  • @PokerHillFarm
    @PokerHillFarm 4 роки тому +5

    Just WOW! You don't buy em' like that! Great job!

  • @melissiadjohnson8399
    @melissiadjohnson8399 4 роки тому

    Meg you are one lucky lady, having a husband who is willing and able to do this kind of project for you. Those shelves are absolutely beautiful. Awesome job Ben. Your boys are very inventive, that stunt went off without a hitch, it was fun to watch and made me laugh out loud!

  • @susangay2446
    @susangay2446 4 роки тому +3

    Shelves turned out great....those boys had a blast!!

  • @helened6896
    @helened6896 4 роки тому

    Love the shelves and mama is looking so thin after having the baby. Go, mama!!! Bless you and family. You're all so beautiful.

  • @WayToVibe
    @WayToVibe 4 роки тому +4

    When you stained it suddenly it went from "firewood" to "Oh, that's FURNITURE" all of the sudden. Seeing how much work goes into it just proves that stuff built right the first time will last for all time.

  • @juliebahr3736
    @juliebahr3736 4 роки тому

    They are beautiful! And the possibilities are endless for future projects...tables, bookshelves....Ah, so exciting!

  • @ilzedambe7431
    @ilzedambe7431 4 роки тому +4

    Beautiful shelves, you can make a fantastic dining table too :)

  • @mildredlane3717
    @mildredlane3717 4 роки тому

    Hubby is a keeper! I love the shelves,the storage,the beauty, They r beautiful.

  • @mujerlevantateyresplandece32
    @mujerlevantateyresplandece32 4 роки тому +11

    You can make a dinner table. can be amazing. Just an idea.

  • @PANTTERA1959
    @PANTTERA1959 4 роки тому

    Only thing more beautiful then cleared well grained wood is a smiling mommy Meg.

  • @mabelconner6918
    @mabelconner6918 4 роки тому +14

    Looks like Meg got an early Christmas gift with the shelves.

    • @april5666
      @april5666 4 роки тому

      That's exactly what I was thinking.

  • @rebeccaveasey1603
    @rebeccaveasey1603 4 роки тому

    Love the boys playing in the leaves. The shelves are wonderful! Time will give them more character

  • @hector131
    @hector131 4 роки тому +5

    Yet another excellent video!
    Greetings and love from Sweden!!
    By the way, why watch the video if you are going to press the "thumbs down" button? 🙄

  • @camillewinnie27
    @camillewinnie27 4 роки тому

    Wow! Those are some gorgeous shelves. Makes me wanna cry! What a lucky lady Meg!! Nice work Ben!!

  • @sheilaconley7085
    @sheilaconley7085 4 роки тому +3

    Those shelves are so pretty. You should glue some boards together and make a kitchen table

  • @chafouincatnip5648
    @chafouincatnip5648 4 роки тому

    Beautiful ! I see benches, shelves everywhere, bedrooms, etc, massive outdoor furniture, etc !

  • @mirandahume7529
    @mirandahume7529 4 роки тому +3

    I love the shelves. You did an amazing job.

  • @patriciakoester1580
    @patriciakoester1580 4 роки тому +1

    Love the shelves, you Beautiful People ♥️
    Patricia

  • @robinwhitlatch4497
    @robinwhitlatch4497 4 роки тому +3

    Very nice job on the shelves Ben! Talented machinists usually have the ability to successfully work with other substances besides steel and metals.

  • @WendyK656
    @WendyK656 4 роки тому

    The shelves are just beautiful! as long as y'all like them that is what counts! Good job Ben

  • @Rosethatwantstomove
    @Rosethatwantstomove 4 роки тому +5

    I'll be doing that to my silver maples. About 8 trees & neighbors might want me to take some of their maples as well. Good job

  • @kathleencarragher8194
    @kathleencarragher8194 4 роки тому

    Ben, You are a craftsman! The shelves look great, and they will help Meg quite a lot in organizing the kitchen.

  • @lesliestout886
    @lesliestout886 4 роки тому +8

    Howdy from west Texas! Love watchin’ y’all. So many interesting projects! Love those shelves. That would had glorious pattern in it. Good job!

  • @joannbishop892
    @joannbishop892 4 роки тому

    The shelves are beautiful. Ben, you are such a good Carpenter.

  • @MillyRue
    @MillyRue 4 роки тому +3

    The shelves are phenomenal.. love them... hopefully the wood dries out slower and more even inside with the extra humidity!! I dont know much about it, but we can only hope it does!!

  • @batpherlangkharkrang7976
    @batpherlangkharkrang7976 4 роки тому +1

    Hi..... Meg and Ben nice to see you, thank you for sharing your video homestead chicken farmer garden 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 👕🐔🐓🐥🐖🌱🎥👍👍👍

  • @richardball9724
    @richardball9724 4 роки тому +3

    Those planks would be about £50-100 at my local b&q big box store. Excellent work well done

  • @marshasmith6320
    @marshasmith6320 4 роки тому +1

    What beautiful shelves Ben. Absolutely love them. I think you can pretty much do anything. Great job.

  • @shawncroninger3646
    @shawncroninger3646 4 роки тому +3

    I wondering if they will cure just as well there as they "wood" outside stacked in a pile. Love your family and the encouragement you give to experiment with new things. Awsome job.

  • @dyslexicsheeple931
    @dyslexicsheeple931 4 роки тому

    Playing in the leaves brings back some fond memories. Free hand plank board cutting with a chainsaw was pretty amazing. The shelves have a beautiful wood grain especially after you stained them.

  • @TheLayelle
    @TheLayelle 4 роки тому +3

    Gorgeous! Wonder if you could make a table with a few of those boards as well, that would look awesome!

  • @edatao2
    @edatao2 4 роки тому

    SO Cool to see Meg so happy. Happy wife Happy life. Nice Job!! Sweet to see boys and baby! Thank You!!

  • @SavedByGrace713.
    @SavedByGrace713. 4 роки тому +4

    That’s Awesome! I love it! You save a lot of money while it is so expensive to buy wood at the store during pandemic crisis.

  • @palaminopony1
    @palaminopony1 Рік тому

    My retired husband has his own saw mill, and he loves it. It’s a great hobbie for him and his family gets great things made from it.😀

  • @emmamacdonald6238
    @emmamacdonald6238 4 роки тому +3

    You did a good job with the shelfs I would go back get more why not it was free and make a nice dinner table and chairs

  • @fredhenderson945
    @fredhenderson945 4 роки тому

    Beautiful stuff. Thank you.

  • @TerrieAllred2023
    @TerrieAllred2023 4 роки тому +7

    I need to borrow Ben for a minute lol

  • @adelacoburn1396
    @adelacoburn1396 4 роки тому

    LOL.... that's punny =D
    Oh the boys are little stuntmen, fun idea with the leaves.
    Ben, you did a fantastic job with the wood shelves. It looks great in the kitchen.