Hey Yall! THANK YOU so much for being here and taking time to read this. We're working really hard on our cabin and our channel and are SO CLOSE to our 100k sub goal!! But we know it takes a village, and we can't do it without you. We humbly ask if you enjoy our content, Please HELP US reach that goal! 😭🙏😍 You can help by SUBSCRIBING if you haven't yet, and if you have, Share our videos with your friends on your social media platforms. It REALLY makes a difference. We appreciate you guys and THANK YOU kindly. Love Ya FRAM-BAM! LATER LATER! ✌✌
Great journey, you work really hard! You’re surrounded in a wonderful landscape! But I’m curious: You seem to be in the middle of nowhere: From where do you get electricity? Water? Where do the children go to school? How? Where do you get food? I just wonder how you manage your days with 3 children and the huge work you accomplish! Go on and thanks for sharing!
Mel and Gary...never have I see TWO people work as hard you two have. It looks great ..you should be PROUD for what your house looks like and knowing you DID all the hard work with your bodies and your mind. Years from now your children and grandchildren will sit, looking out at the beautiful mountain and remember their Mom and their Dad. How proud they will remember your life and the LOVE that your home gives them thru memories. God bless your entire family ...may you live long and enjoy all your dreams and your very hard work. GetErDone from Tennessee
Yes and incredible professional too. Cellar and draining. Use of professionals when needed. Practicality, handiwork and common sense. Economics: Finishing one part of the construction, and possibly be able to move in :)
Such an amazing team you guys make. I love seeing the love in your eyes. The amount of work you have accomplished is unbelievable. It is so cool that you have recorded it all so you can share with your children and grandchildren. Great job!
It’s amazing what y’all have done on your own - building your house from the ground up. It won’t be long until the main house will be built too. I love your work ethics!!
Im on year 2 of sobriety after a 6 year battle with meth addiction. Its not easy starting life completely over and its a long road ahead but watching you guys work so hard and battle every obstacle together with a smile and determination has been just one of the things that keeps me motivated to get back out there and chase my dreams again and to NEVER give up. I live down in Little Rock and custom furniture was a minor of mine in college. I’d love to contribute to your project down the road some how as a thanks for the many hours of hope and inspiration you have provided me with by sharing your journey. Thanks and Much Love. Be in touch. -Jeff-
CONGRATULATIONS On your road to recovery! We are so proud of you! Life does get better but it takes work. Dont give up on yourself! If you are alive - you still have purpose! Keep fighting friend.
I love building shows and I've been watching this cabin build from the beginning and just about reached the end. And the 1 thing I've noticed out of the hole show Is that the husband has not stop smiling once. Even through the short moments of adversity he has maintained that smile or that grin. He truly looks like a man who has found true happiness with his family and his life and his new home. I'm looking forward to the ending results. God bless you and your family and I hope you smile becomes an infection that spreads through out the world.
Absolutely amazing how far you and Gary have come over the last past year now I'm looking forward to seeing Gary building the actual cabin in the year ahead. Keep up the fantastic job on the rest of the cabin. Love you guys from Pennsylvania.
I really respect this young couple building a large cabin in the Ozarks. Being originally in Memphis I have loved the ancient Ozark Mountains all my life. The area around Mountain Home and the Buffalo River was a place of extreme resonance for my soul. The peace, geology of that beautiful area is so intense for me. I miss this area so much.
I've built both homes my wife and I have lived in, do I can appreciate all the hard work and dedication you and you husband have put into it. You two are doing and excellent job with the home and your two girls and friends :) God bless you
I came across your Channel about 3 months ago purely by accident, I got myself all caught up by watching all your videos on this channel since the clearing of the land. It's been great watching you both work together so well, no doubt there's been plenty of blood sweat and tears gone into this build. I'm looking forward to the next stage, building the cabin way to go guys, your hard work and dedication, not just to the build, but to your little family, will be well worth it.
What a beautiful compilation...love the reminder that every time you hit a wall emotionally or with the project itself, people stepped in along the way to encourage you and help equip you to get past that particular hurdle...good reminder for all of us, especially those that are perfectionists, to just get started and trust the journey.
Man, I wish my wife and I could, or would, do this. Bonding and building our dream house. You two are so lucky to have each other and make it happen! Congrats!
Well, that was a roller coaster of emotions for me, goodness only knows how it must of hit you guys in the 'feels'. Every step was brave, researched, planned out and superbly executed, then loved by us. Thank you for inviting us along on your journey. May 2023 be a wonderful year for you all xxx
Amazing looking back at the Build! Even More Amazing that you took care of the kids & 4 legged Fur Babies, cooked, cleaned, AND kept Your Marriage in tact!! Kudos ! BRAVO !!!
I'm crying Mel. So so so much has been done!!! I'm grateful you've allowed me to join your family journey!! Your teaching the littles more then they'd ever learn in school. Baby steps (((when))) 💋🥰 ✌ 💜🙋♀️ You should mark the spots on the wall where tools are inside!! hahaha 👌😜
Just so amazing what you two have accomplished and continue to do!! Mel this video is a labor of pure Love ❤️ and had to be emotional putting this video together ❤️ 😭 Wonder if anyone caught when Gary's crocks became his daily shoe of choice 🤔 😅 Much more exciting times to come and we are excited to be part of your journey ❤️🙏😁🌼
I love love love all the blood, sweat, and tears of this cabin build by a couple and their 3 kids along with their fur babies. I pray this ßuild last for generations..,.
Great job Mel. You really have a knack for video production. Gary, watching you learn as you go has been inspiring. Not forgetting you folks are raising a family during the same time. All in all, well done.
This was much enjoyable to watch you both build your first home along with your family and good friends.i look forward to your log home. Thankyou for sharing with us.
At least you guys can say you both built your home. Thanks for the time lapse ride on your journey of settling into your new living environment. What a huge complishment on building your families future home.
Wow I had no idea you guys dug the foundation by hand and did all the masonry work your selves .. Now I am even more impressed with you guys.. Love it and keep on keeping on..
Great video....I love how you included the kids helping and all your family and friends and everyone who was involved in helping you two.....loved seeing the process and progress that you've all accomplished.....with lots of humor and fun.... working in the Hot and Cold, the Rain and Snow. All that Hard work, blood sweat and tears, you learned so many things along the way and you worked so well together, each one doing their part. I loved that Gary was so sweet to you Melanie when you had your shingles and encouraged you to take it easy and not stress out and rest and get better. I love how you spend time with the kids and your relationship with Anthony, Roxanne and Wyatt. Love that Wyatt has so much interaction with his cousins and Aunt and Uncle. I hope and pray that you all will continue to have that close relationship, work out any problems and remain close. I pray that you all continue to have good health and stay safe during the next faze of your journey.....the building of the log cabin house, that Gary's garage gets built ( I forgot how huge that cement slab was! That Garage is going to be Huge! Lol...) I loved how you listed the people involved in everything the last year, their names and UA-cam channels, helping with their subscription base..... I'm sure they appreciated that! Lots of nice people....You all learned so much, went on through mistakes and persevered ....and finished your basement.....and continue to enjoy the process and family life. I really enjoyed the year in review video! And I am looking forward to seeing the log cabin house build! Take care! Greetings and blessings to you all..... from Angela in Michigan
I forgot all the trees and land you had to clear. You two are such hard workers. You did an amazing job. Great memories, let’s see what 2023 brings. ✌🏼💕 ✌🏼
I do not know you personally. But I follow your program. I am very proud of all of you there. You bring happy tears to my eyes often. I am 81. Raised 5 children. There are many offspring.
You two are absolute legends, physically building your own home. A wonderful legacy for children, shows them hard work pays off, they are very lucky to have two great role models as their parents. God bless you all, can’t wait to see the finished product. I realise an absolute army of your dear UA-cam friends and community have been there this past w/e and will be great to see that video when it’s uploaded. Thank you for sharing a part of your life and family with us. Hats off you both of you, that’s a lot of hard work. 🙏❤️
This your venture brought tears to my eyes and I think you guys are great……intelligent husband/intelligent wife and your kids…..I’m so proud….great friends…..all of you honourable people
What a terrific team and family. Just enjoying your journey so much, the respect and love that you have for each other and you’re sharing your family with us. Wishing you great success in the NY and the new build getting underway ❤ from Canada 🇨🇦
A nice recap of 2022. I liked the moment when the front door went in and you opened it to that wonderful view @1:05:53 video time. . And the move into the basement @1:13:09 and the expressions on the children's faces... says it ALL. You have a wonderful family and friends and above all its a wonderful life style.
I love husky pups and German shepherds , and that small husky is adorable , and so cute . Thanks for sharing y'all's outstanding experience building this dream cabin of y'all's . God bless you all .
Y'all are so amazing! It is wild to see everything come together! All 5 of y'all are such hard workers! We are super proud to call all y'all "family"! See y'all real soon!
My pioneers. Your experience has brought back many memories from my past experiences of building a home .Your basement is built to last. You’re next build should be easy because your relationship and build have a Rock Foundation.Thanks for sharing. Michael and Joline
David has a way of making work look like fun. You all got it together and never let a little rain slow you down. Looking forward to seeing the progress.Love the little desk the wood looks amazing. You have been blessed with friends and family that don't mind a little hard work.
Amazing. Only 30 mins in and hooked. What kind of cost is associated with only the build itself. Blessing and keep bein motivation for all your extended YT family!
Mel this is an exciting documentary of your lives at the 41.36 up to the very end of 2022. So excited to see the progress for 2023. Bless the complete family for all the accomplishments achieved.
You guy’s were so much fun watching in this wonderfully professional production video.😊 to see a married couple plus children come together and build something that was just a dream, was fascinating to see. Thank you for sharing your dreams with me.😊 ❤
You did an amazing job on this video. Covered everything. You guys are just the best of the best. Thank you for sharing your journey with the world and dealing with all the crap that comes with the internet.. You really should be so proud. Great video. God bless
Another good one guys. One heck of an editing job you did. ( I actually remember each and every scene you showed )! You build memories for yourself and those of us your viewers. I personally thank you both. I also can;t wait to see the upper build!!! Thankful, Me southern AZ.
You did an excellent job on your 2022 recap. You hit all of the high points spot on. Mixing in the family moments is what makes your channel so special. Looking forward to the start of the cabin framing. Build on 2023.
FYI, it's just a tip, always start sheetrock on ceiling then you can butt the factory edge on walls to ceiling. This makes for tighter joints, helps hold ceiling sheetrock up, makes ceiling/wall tapping easier, ensures better heat efficiency. There are some additional reasons. I have done a entire house solo, even made a Sheetrock lift with wood for ceiling. Sheetrocking top part of wall is easy by using a ledger board and wedges. The bottom of the walls becomes easy with the rip cut at the very bottom. Doing it this way results in much less cutting and fitting.
Was so good to watch the year in review. So much in just one year. All the laughs, fun, family and friendships, from to lows to the highs. From the things I seen, the bits missed and all that is to come. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Can’t wait for 2023. I almost forgot all the animals.
I think you both are brilliant working together. I wish you and your family the very best of luck. once again guy's what a fantastic job. paddy from Belfast Ireland. 🇮🇪
What an amazing journey you guys have been on. All the hard work is paying off. This timelapse must have been alot of work and it is truly amazing. Thank you for sharing and I'll be watching as you push on making your dreams come true..
Oh I loved this!!! I found you all after the basment was almost built all the way. The walls had already been built inside when I found you guys. Great way to catch someone like me up! You all have a blessed day! 🥰❤
good solution to the damp condensation. Venting is everything in houses. When you build the upper floor or floors a cold roof is the way to go. Cold wall weeps and vents too!
Omg just came across this video and I'm in tears Goes to show what having a dream and hard work will get you We are completely strangers but I'm proud and happy for you guys Thank you and God bless
Wow! What an awesome video! Well done Mel. I have watched your journey since you were preparing for your move to AR and I have to say you two blow me away with your courage and determination to build your dreams! My heart broke when you had disappointments and my heart soared when you had all your great achievements. Your kids and Wyatt are going to look back on their childhoods with awesome memories and you are raising some really great kids! Much love to you all from this 68 year old lady that wishes you continued success and strong bones and muscles!!😘😘😘
Welcome to Arkansas. I live in Austin but work in Bentonville. And thank you for adding your friend and her son to the show. I love seeing the diversity.
Your channel was recommended to me by YT and I'm so glad. Thank You, UA-cam. I smiled a lot, laughed and teared up some when you and your family stayed that first night in the finished basement. The Dream is Real, so is the struggle as is your strength. I get it. Thank You for sharing your life and keeping it real. You won my heart. Nance in Nor Cali.
If you want a two story house put one level below ground mainly and then put one more story on. Much more energy efficient than two full stories above ground.
Well done Mel, i wasn't going to watch because i have followed you from day one. But I'm glad I did. Brought some tears to my eyes watch what you have done and the struggles you both have had. looking forward to follow as you move on to the next big phase. And like I have said before I am willing to come out and help you. ( contractor for 35 years). Again very well done recap of 2022 looking forward to 2023, You guys have what it takes !
Hooray what a hell of a year you all had. So much hard work and you were able to get moved into the basement. Hooray. 2023 will bring you all much happiness getting the cabin built. Great job.
Flowerdew Farms here,,,, on our way to Arkansas. watching your year video while we are on the road. Thinking about our dream coming true. Our farm is debt free! Love you guys and see you soon!!!
I will be watching as always in East Tennessee. GREENEVILLE Tn. that is. It is an hours drive the other side of Knoxville. I can hardly wait to see the 2x4’s start going up.
Mel and Gary, it's amazing all the work you've done! And you did it so well, too. Congrats on this video going viral! It's so satisfying to build your own house and get exactly what you want!
Well, framily, what a brilliant year you have had the build has been a real pleasure to watch the details of your work is classic mastery. you have both learned a lot this past year. With love and admiration for your next adventure xxx from Wales UK xx Beverley ❤️
I am so proud of you guys and your accomplishment. I pray God will allow your great grandchildren to enjoy your Labour and talk about how you 2 did it with your barehands. God bless you, family and friends.. Love you guys.. 🙏🙏
What an outstanding and dynamic duo👍👏😃😀 I will eagerly be looking for the video of your next level !!! Only a couple who has created their own shelter can appreciate the massive amount of physical and mental effort involved with a project of this magnitude CONGRATULATIONS & STAY HEALTHY
Hello from NJ. Enjoying your video and I subscribed. Was cruising along through the video to the part you came down with shingles. OMG YOU POOR THING! I had it through last Christmas and I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy.
Wonderful Video! The music was so good. You showed all the ups, downs and the glory. I wanted to cry for happiness when you finally got to the end of laying alllllll those bricks. It must have seemed like it would never end. Look out the window. Look at the mountain. I must say I never imaged what you have done. I have known about you guys but just never watched you videos. You have done a hell of a great job all on your own. Well, except for a few times you needed extras. And, the expert advice and guidance you received. Happy New Year! Can't wait for what happens this year.
I’ve watched you guys since you packed up and made camp in Arkansas. You guys allows me to dream my dream through you, even though I’m getting too old to do this but watching your family allows me to live it through you. So so very proud and excited tor you moving forward. God Bless
Greetings. I wanna say thank you for sharing your journey with us. I'm so Godly proud of your accomplishments. I haven't visited your UA-cam channel for a while. I apologize for that. My family and I have been going through a lot lately. We lost our mother 2 months ago. I wanna thank you for sharing the love and closeness I see with you all. And I'm back now watching you guys again. Keep your head up and stay positive and enjoy your freedom and Peace and Blessings of being off the grid... much love to you all. From the Washington family to your family..❤❤💯👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Hi guys! Fantastic job on the editing Mel!! It was so great to see everything you worked on last year summarized into a part 1, if you will, of your new home build. I had actually forgotten about some of the things you did. So, as they say, onward and upward to the next step of the build part 2) I know you guys will be awesome! Let’s get to it!! 💜
Beautiful place, I don't know weather you have thought about it but on your brick basement you should fill the bricks to the top. Also a french drain, so that all of the water can run away from the footing.Also water proofing the exterior brick walls. On my house they didn't and now all of the walls are caving in.
Hey Yall! THANK YOU so much for being here and taking time to read this.
We're working really hard on our cabin and our channel and are SO CLOSE to our 100k sub goal!! But we know it takes a village, and we can't do it without you. We humbly ask if you enjoy our content, Please HELP US reach that goal! 😭🙏😍
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Great journey, you work really hard!
You’re surrounded in a wonderful landscape!
But I’m curious:
You seem to be in the middle of nowhere:
From where do you get electricity? Water?
Where do the children go to school? How?
Where do you get food?
I just wonder how you manage your days with 3 children and the huge work you accomplish!
Go on and thanks for sharing!
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Beg pardon, but, what is that beautiful song starting at 43:45 in your video, please, & the name of the artist?
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The biggest favor that you did for yourself was the drain system around the basement, and backfilling with gravel instead of dirt.
Mel and Gary...never have I see TWO people work as hard you two have. It looks great ..you should be PROUD for what your house looks like and knowing you DID all the hard work with your bodies and your mind. Years from now your children and grandchildren will sit, looking out at the beautiful mountain and remember their Mom and their Dad. How proud they will remember your life and the LOVE that your home gives them thru memories. God bless your entire family ...may you live long and enjoy all your dreams and your very hard work. GetErDone from Tennessee
Exactly 🤍
Yes and incredible professional too. Cellar and draining. Use of professionals when needed. Practicality, handiwork and common sense. Economics: Finishing one part of the construction, and possibly be able to move in :)
Awesome video! I am awestruck with what you two have accomplished in such a shot time. God bless all who came to help and bring awesome gifts!
Such an amazing team you guys make. I love seeing the love in your eyes. The amount of work you have accomplished is unbelievable. It is so cool that you have recorded it all so you can share with your children and grandchildren. Great job!
One love family we really bless $ to help my family 👪🇯🇲
It’s amazing what y’all have done on your own - building your house from the ground up. It won’t be long until the main house will be built too. I love your work ethics!!
Its will be easy if we work together
Im on year 2 of sobriety after a 6 year battle with meth addiction. Its not easy starting life completely over and its a long road ahead but watching you guys work so hard and battle every obstacle together with a smile and determination has been just one of the things that keeps me motivated to get back out there and chase my dreams again and to NEVER give up. I live down in Little Rock and custom furniture was a minor of mine in college. I’d love to contribute to your project down the road some how as a thanks for the many hours of hope and inspiration you have provided me with by sharing your journey. Thanks and Much Love. Be in touch. -Jeff-
CONGRATULATIONS On your road to recovery! We are so proud of you! Life does get better but it takes work. Dont give up on yourself! If you are alive - you still have purpose! Keep fighting friend.
@@SimpleLifeReclaimed Consider it done!
Never give up on your dreams Jeff. Only u can make them a reality. Ask the lord for strength
I love building shows and I've been watching this cabin build from the beginning and just about reached the end. And the 1 thing I've noticed out of the hole show Is that the husband has not stop smiling once. Even through the short moments of adversity he has maintained that smile or that grin. He truly looks like a man who has found true happiness with his family and his life and his new home. I'm looking forward to the ending results.
God bless you and your family and I hope you smile becomes an infection that spreads through out the world.
Absolutely amazing how far you and Gary have come over the last past year now I'm looking forward to seeing Gary building the actual cabin in the year ahead. Keep up the fantastic job on the rest of the cabin. Love you guys from Pennsylvania.
I agree with Philip you guys are amazing, thanks for sharing your lives with us. From South Carolina to Arkansas live life to the fullest.
I really respect this young couple building a large cabin in the Ozarks. Being originally in Memphis I have loved the ancient Ozark Mountains all my life. The area around Mountain Home and the Buffalo River was a place of extreme resonance for my soul. The peace, geology of that beautiful area is so intense for me. I miss this area so much.
It's great to see a young couple chasing their dreams for the family 💎💎 wish you all the best for the future 👍🇬🇧
I've built both homes my wife and I have lived in, do I can appreciate all the hard work and dedication you and you husband have put into it. You two are doing and excellent job with the home and your two girls and friends :) God bless you
I came across your Channel about 3 months ago purely by accident, I got myself all caught up by watching all your videos on this channel since the clearing of the land. It's been great watching you both work together so well, no doubt there's been plenty of blood sweat and tears gone into this build. I'm looking forward to the next stage, building the cabin way to go guys, your hard work and dedication, not just to the build, but to your little family, will be well worth it.
Absolutely amazing! You guys do great work. The fact it’s just the two of you with no cherry picker to aid construction, just incredible!
Thanks for the kind words! We're just doing what we can with the resources we have 💪
I’m in Michigan wishing I were where you are!
What a beautiful compilation...love the reminder that every time you hit a wall emotionally or with the project itself, people stepped in along the way to encourage you and help equip you to get past that particular hurdle...good reminder for all of us, especially those that are perfectionists, to just get started and trust the journey.
Man, I wish my wife and I could, or would, do this. Bonding and building our dream house. You two are so lucky to have each other and make it happen! Congrats!
Just do it!
This is a great demonstration of what good parenting and strong family is.
Well, that was a roller coaster of emotions for me, goodness only knows how it must of hit you guys in the 'feels'. Every step was brave, researched, planned out and superbly executed, then loved by us. Thank you for inviting us along on your journey. May 2023 be a wonderful year for you all xxx
Wow, look what your hard work built. You are walking the path of the true human being, independent and free! Good for you❤
Amazing looking back at the Build! Even More Amazing that you took care of
the kids & 4 legged Fur Babies, cooked, cleaned, AND kept Your Marriage in tact!!
Kudos ! BRAVO !!!
I'm crying Mel. So so so much has been done!!! I'm grateful you've allowed me to join your family journey!!
Your teaching the littles more then they'd ever learn in school. Baby steps (((when))) 💋🥰 ✌ 💜🙋♀️
You should mark the spots on the wall where tools are inside!! hahaha 👌😜
Just so amazing what you two have accomplished and continue to do!! Mel this video is a labor of pure Love ❤️ and had to be emotional putting this video together ❤️ 😭
Wonder if anyone caught when Gary's crocks became his daily shoe of choice 🤔 😅
Much more exciting times to come and we are excited to be part of your journey ❤️🙏😁🌼
I love love love all the blood, sweat, and tears of this cabin build by a couple and their 3 kids along with their fur babies. I pray this ßuild last for generations..,.
Great job Mel. You really have a knack for video production. Gary, watching you learn as you go has been inspiring. Not forgetting you folks are raising a family during the same time. All in all, well done.
This was much enjoyable to watch you both build your first home along with your family and good friends.i look forward to your log home. Thankyou for sharing with us.
I love the story you told in this video. Great job. I'm loving the soundtrack!!! And this video montage is perfect. So many feels🥰 Happy for you guys!
Greetings from Northeast Ohio from. You killed it Mel. Sobbing in the end honoring all the friends.
You all are amazing. Enjoying the channel. Tks for sharing. Happy New Year, wishing you all the best.
At least you guys can say you both built your home.
Thanks for the time lapse ride on your journey of settling into your new living environment. What a huge complishment on building your families future home.
Wow I had no idea you guys dug the foundation by hand and did all the masonry work your selves .. Now I am even more impressed with you guys.. Love it and keep on keeping on..
Great video....I love how you included the kids helping and all your family and friends and everyone who was involved in helping you two.....loved seeing the process and progress that you've all accomplished.....with lots of humor and fun.... working in the Hot and Cold, the Rain and Snow. All that Hard work, blood sweat and tears, you learned so many things along the way and you worked so well together, each one doing their part. I loved that Gary was so sweet to you Melanie when you had your shingles and encouraged you to take it easy and not stress out and rest and get better. I love how you spend time with the kids and your relationship with Anthony, Roxanne and Wyatt. Love that Wyatt has so much interaction with his cousins and Aunt and Uncle. I hope and pray that you all will continue to have that close relationship, work out any problems and remain close. I pray that you all continue to have good health and stay safe during the next faze of your journey.....the building of the log cabin house, that Gary's garage gets built ( I forgot how huge that cement slab was! That Garage is going to be Huge! Lol...)
I loved how you listed the people involved in everything the last year, their names and UA-cam channels, helping with their subscription base..... I'm sure they appreciated that! Lots of nice people....You all learned so much, went on through mistakes and persevered ....and finished your basement.....and continue to enjoy the process and family life.
I really enjoyed the year in review video! And I am looking forward to seeing the log cabin house build! Take care!
Greetings and blessings to you all..... from Angela in Michigan
I forgot all the trees and land you had to clear. You two are such hard workers. You did an amazing job. Great memories, let’s see what 2023 brings. ✌🏼💕 ✌🏼
I do not know you personally. But I follow your program. I am very proud of all of you there. You bring happy tears to my eyes often. I am 81. Raised 5 children. There are many offspring.
You two are absolute legends, physically building your own home. A wonderful legacy for children, shows them hard work pays off, they are very lucky to have two great role models as their parents. God bless you all, can’t wait to see the finished product. I realise an absolute army of your dear UA-cam friends and community have been there this past w/e and will be great to see that video when it’s uploaded. Thank you for sharing a part of your life and family with us. Hats off you both of you, that’s a lot of hard work. 🙏❤️
This your venture brought tears to my eyes and I think you guys are great……intelligent husband/intelligent wife and your kids…..I’m so proud….great friends…..all of you honourable people
This is one of the best videos I have ever watched. And yes I took the time to watch every minute. WOW WHAT A VIDEO!
Remembering all y'all have accomplished and all that is to come. Looking forward to seeing it all.
I give you two so much credit for all your hard work. Impressive. Really
What a terrific team and family. Just enjoying your journey so much, the respect and love that you have for each other and you’re sharing your family with us. Wishing you great success in the NY and the new build getting underway ❤ from Canada 🇨🇦
A nice recap of 2022. I liked the moment when the front door went in and you opened it to that wonderful view @1:05:53 video time. . And the move into the basement @1:13:09 and the expressions on the children's faces... says it ALL. You have a wonderful family and friends and above all its a wonderful life style.
Such a great time lapse! Excellent work Mel! You both have done so much in a year 😁major props!!👏👏
What it teaches your kid about perseverance and success is invaluable. They know that things don't just happen.
I love husky pups and German shepherds , and that small husky is adorable , and so cute . Thanks for sharing y'all's outstanding experience building this dream cabin of y'all's . God bless you all .
Y'all are so amazing! It is wild to see everything come together! All 5 of y'all are such hard workers! We are super proud to call all y'all "family"! See y'all real soon!
My pioneers.
Your experience has brought back many memories from my past experiences of building a home .Your basement is built to last. You’re next build should be easy because your relationship and build have a Rock Foundation.Thanks for sharing.
Michael and Joline
David has a way of making work look like fun. You all got it together and never let a little rain slow you down. Looking forward to seeing the progress.Love the little desk the wood looks amazing. You have been blessed with friends and family that don't mind a little hard work.
Congratulations! You've accomplished a lot this past year. You should be proud. I'm happy for you and looking forward to seeing the cabin this year.
Amazing. Only 30 mins in and hooked. What kind of cost is associated with only the build itself. Blessing and keep bein motivation for all your extended YT family!
This is the first time I've been able to watch the compilation of how far you've come. Awesome guys. Blessings.
OMG you guys are amazing! The hope of the country, quintessential American, absolutely perfect!
Wow, thank you!
I don't get to watch you guys as much as I used to, but I am so very proud of all the 2 of you have accomplished. Great job!
Mel this is an exciting documentary of your lives at the 41.36 up to the very end of 2022.
So excited to see the progress for 2023.
Bless the complete family for all the accomplishments achieved.
You guy’s were so much fun watching in this wonderfully professional production video.😊 to see a married couple plus children come together and build something that was just a dream, was fascinating to see. Thank you for sharing your dreams with me.😊 ❤
You did an amazing job on this video. Covered everything. You guys are just the best of the best. Thank you for sharing your journey with the world and dealing with all the crap that comes with the internet.. You really should be so proud. Great video. God bless
Great built. Super efficient and professional. Took your time. You can't hurry these things. But patience and resilience paid off
Another good one guys. One heck of an editing job you did. ( I actually remember each and every scene you showed )! You build memories
for yourself and those of us your viewers. I personally thank you both. I also can;t wait to see the upper build!!! Thankful, Me southern AZ.
You did an excellent job on your 2022 recap. You hit all of the high points spot on. Mixing in the family moments is what makes your channel so special. Looking forward to the start of the cabin framing. Build on 2023.
FYI, it's just a tip, always start sheetrock on ceiling then you can butt the factory edge on walls to ceiling. This makes for tighter joints, helps hold ceiling sheetrock up, makes ceiling/wall tapping easier, ensures better heat efficiency. There are some additional reasons. I have done a entire house solo, even made a Sheetrock lift with wood for ceiling. Sheetrocking top part of wall is easy by using a ledger board and wedges. The bottom of the walls becomes easy with the rip cut at the very bottom. Doing it this way results in much less cutting and fitting.
Was so good to watch the year in review. So much in just one year.
All the laughs, fun, family and friendships, from to lows to the highs.
From the things I seen, the bits missed and all that is to come.
Thanks for sharing your journey with us.
Can’t wait for 2023.
I almost forgot all the animals.
I think you both are brilliant working together. I wish you and your family the very best of luck. once again guy's what a fantastic job. paddy from Belfast Ireland. 🇮🇪
Gary & Mel, with willing hearts together & God Bless.
Works can be done. Press on to see the roof on.
Keep going. I’m Stanley from Singapore.
What an amazing journey you guys have been on. All the hard work is paying off. This timelapse must have been alot of work and it is truly amazing. Thank you for sharing and I'll be watching as you push on making your dreams come true..
I have loved watching your progress. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Here's to 2023 and all the great things to come for you!
Oh I loved this!!! I found you all after the basment was almost built all the way. The walls had already been built inside when I found you guys. Great way to catch someone like me up! You all have a blessed day! 🥰❤
I've never understood why anyone would build a home without building in french doors everywhere ! Love the music and teamwork ! ♥️🌿
U guys r AMAZING! I have never seen two people work so hard with determination! I am so proud of u guys!
Looks great! Thanks for sharing! ❤
good solution to the damp condensation. Venting is everything in houses. When you build the upper floor or floors a cold roof is the way to go. Cold wall weeps and vents too!
Omg just came across this video and I'm in tears
Goes to show what having a dream and hard work will get you
We are completely strangers but I'm proud and happy for you guys
Thank you and God bless
Wow! What an awesome video! Well done Mel. I have watched your journey since you were preparing for your move to AR and I have to say you two blow me away with your courage and determination to build your dreams! My heart broke when you had disappointments and my heart soared when you had all your great achievements. Your kids and Wyatt are going to look back on their childhoods with awesome memories and you are raising some really great kids! Much love to you all from this 68 year old lady that wishes you continued success and strong bones and muscles!!😘😘😘
Welcome to Arkansas. I live in Austin but work in Bentonville. And thank you for adding your friend and her son to the show. I love seeing the diversity.
Your channel was recommended to me by YT and I'm so glad. Thank You, UA-cam.
I smiled a lot, laughed and teared up some when you and your family stayed that first night in the finished basement. The Dream is Real, so is the struggle as is your strength. I get it. Thank You for sharing your life and keeping it real. You won my heart. Nance in Nor Cali.
If you want a two story house put one level below ground mainly and then put one more story on. Much more energy efficient than two full stories above ground.
Not where I live!!
Well done Mel, i wasn't going to watch because i have followed you from day one. But I'm glad I did. Brought some tears to my eyes watch what you have done and the struggles you both have had. looking forward to follow as you move on to the next big phase. And like I have said before I am willing to come out and help you. ( contractor for 35 years).
Again very well done recap of 2022 looking forward to 2023, You guys have what it takes !
This video is amazing. So inspirational and just great wholesome entertainment. Thank You so much for sharing your experience.
I'm just getting over the shingles four months. Can't explain the pain. You are young to get that Beast.
Oh I love Rooster telling people to subscribe that is priceless!
Hooray what a hell of a year you all had. So much hard work and you were able to get moved into the basement. Hooray. 2023 will bring you all much happiness getting the cabin built. Great job.
So much thought and hard work and a great successful team make for a very productive year. Congrats on all you have accomplished
Flowerdew Farms here,,,, on our way to Arkansas. watching your year video while we are on the road. Thinking about our dream coming true. Our farm is debt free! Love you guys and see you soon!!!
A lot of hard work and good friends pays off. Glad for your family stay safe
I will be watching as always in East Tennessee. GREENEVILLE Tn. that is. It is an hours drive the other side of Knoxville.
I can hardly wait to see the 2x4’s start going up.
You are an amazing family! Look forward to each day as we go on this adventure with you. Love and prayers sent your way.
Mel and Gary, it's amazing all the work you've done! And you did it so well, too. Congrats on this video going viral! It's so satisfying to build your own house and get exactly what you want!
WOW! When you put it like this. ALOT has been done in just 1 year. CONGRATULATIONS 😁
Well, framily, what a brilliant year you have had the build has been a real pleasure to watch the details of your work is classic mastery. you have both learned a lot this past year. With love and admiration for your next adventure xxx from Wales UK xx Beverley ❤️
I am so proud of you guys and your accomplishment. I pray God will allow your great grandchildren to enjoy your Labour and talk about how you 2 did it with your barehands. God bless you, family and friends.. Love you guys.. 🙏🙏
What a lovely and hardworking couple and family. I can't wait to watch the next video. More blessings
THAT WAS AWESOME! Thank you Melanie and Gary.
What an outstanding and dynamic duo👍👏😃😀 I will eagerly be looking for the video of your next level !!! Only a couple who has created their own shelter can appreciate the massive amount of physical and mental effort involved with a project of this magnitude
CONGRATULATIONS & STAY HEALTHY
Hello from NJ. Enjoying your video and I subscribed. Was cruising along through the video to the part you came down with shingles. OMG YOU POOR THING! I had it through last Christmas and I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy.
Wonderful Video! The music was so good. You showed all the ups, downs and the glory. I wanted to cry for happiness when you finally got to the end of laying alllllll those bricks. It must have seemed like it would never end. Look out the window. Look at the mountain.
I must say I never imaged what you have done. I have known about you guys but just never watched you videos. You have done a hell of a great job all on your own. Well, except for a few times you needed extras. And, the expert advice and guidance you received.
Happy New Year! Can't wait for what happens this year.
I’ve watched you guys since you packed up and made camp in Arkansas. You guys allows me to dream my dream through you, even though I’m getting too old to do this but watching your family allows me to live it through you. So so very proud and excited tor you moving forward. God Bless
Tanks for the reminiscent flashback you guys have done so well . Keep it going in a upward direction. Shoot for the roof
Wow! Such a talented team. That is in short supply these days. You are truly blessed.
Greetings. I wanna say thank you for sharing your journey with us. I'm so Godly proud of your accomplishments. I haven't visited your UA-cam channel for a while. I apologize for that. My family and I have been going through a lot lately. We lost our mother 2 months ago. I wanna thank you for sharing the love and closeness I see with you all. And I'm back now watching you guys again. Keep your head up and stay positive and enjoy your freedom and Peace and Blessings of being off the grid... much love to you all. From the Washington family to your family..❤❤💯👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Hi guys! Fantastic job on the editing Mel!! It was so great to see everything you worked on last year summarized into a part 1, if you will, of your new home build. I had actually forgotten about some of the things you did. So, as they say, onward and upward to the next step of the build part 2) I know you guys will be awesome! Let’s get to it!! 💜
awesome You are both hard workers and Rox and Anthony I love how yous are taking your journeys together bring us your videos thank you so much
You've come a long way! Can't wait to see what 2023 brings! I still have to laugh at Gary's Wasp dance! So funny!
Beautiful place, I don't know weather you have thought about it but on your brick basement you should fill the bricks to the top. Also a french drain, so that all of the water can run away from the footing.Also water proofing the exterior brick walls. On my house they didn't and now all of the walls are caving in.
I just came across your channel this morning. Id like to say thank you for sharing y'all's journey. It's giving me some major encouragement!