I would double-like this video if I could. You touched on some really important points that most UA-camrs want to side-step or avoid. They tell people to just take the plunge and start homesteading without admitting that it’s hard work and takes money. In reality, the money they make from UA-cam is what allows them to not have to work an off-the-farm job. I hope you get tons more views on this video, because THIS is what people need to hear. When you were talking about looking up at the night sky and the seeing the starry sky, I looked at my husband and said “he gets it”. He said he’d like to meet Austin’s dad and shake his hand for raising him right. You two are so young to have figured it out and I know this sounds goofy, but I’m so impressed by and proud of you. You have a lot of good things to share with people. I think people need to know how much money it takes to homestead, so that is a great idea for an upcoming video. I get the feeling that there is a move in your future. I hope you’re able to find an affordable place in the country that allows you to be closer to family.
Wow thank you so much, this is one of our favorite comments we have ever received ❤️ We so appreciate you sharing this. Wishing you and your husband many beautiful starry nights!!
Loved this chat! We just moved from NYC to a humble little 2 bed farmhouse. Would you consider doing a talk/tour about the home projects that you’ve done? Your kitchen looks amazing and I’ve been debating painting our old wood cabinets and replacing the countertops for months now. We had some $ saved for renovations but I will say you both seemed to have been much more cost effective in funding each upgrade which I find so inspiring! ❤
Thanks! We have done tours in the past but will probably do another one soon with some updates! We renovated our kitchen before we started UA-cam (bummer) but it definitely can be done affordably. We painted cabinets, new counter tops, new dishwasher, backsplash, sink, faucet and floating shelves. All for ~$2k. It can be done!
A couple other things to consider: limited access to doctors/specialized healthcare/hospitals, limited internet access (as you mentioned), and trading "always on" city services like sewer, water, natural gas for well water, septic, and propane that you maintain yourself. You need to have a desire to learn new skills and be self-sufficient, and I think most people go into this lifestyle completely underestimating what that means.
You're spot on. We definitely could have talked more deeply on those things. Especially the hospitals. We are 35 minutes from the closest hospital. Considering the nature of this lifestyle can be a little more dangerous if you are not being careful. Also great point on self maintenance of systems, something we certainly under estimated and have had to learn. Wish we would have talked about these things because they are huge factors. Might have to do a follow up, thanks for watching and sharing these ideas!
That is the best decision you took. You will never regret because the opposite is happening. People used to move from the countryside rural to the cities to look for employment and live at high ends. Today the cities ate just cranky and chaotic and people are going back. The only place to find your peace and enjoy natural and more fresh food is at the country side. And if you are well organised you can still good money either from full scale farming or working remotely as you guys are doing. Following from Tanzania.
Nice setup! The only thing that puts me off living rural is the idea of having a septic tank with a well. Unless they are acres apart, do't you think you are kinda driking your own... you know waht I mean??😬
Ha honestly haven't worried much about that but fair point! We try to test our water somewhat regularly for quality so we have that piece of mind. Thanks for watching!
Great video! I appreciate your thoughts and insight on making the self sufficient shift. I used to live in Okauchee and Oconomowoc, WI. Beautiful state ❤ As an Idahoan resident now on 10 acres I’ve noticed the overwhelm, but in very different and rewarding ways. I look forward to your future videos! Were those lettuce boxes I saw in the video? I’m looking to do something similar. Any thoughts, advice or changes you would have made on building those?
Thank you! We would love to visit Idaho, heard it is amazing and photos are stunning! Yes those are cold frames. They have been great the only thing is we used real windows (Free) and they are heavvvvvvy haha = So maybe a different window option but other than that they are nice to have! We did a video on building them and are big garden beds😀
Hi from Bangladesh. Me and my wife also have similar background as you guys. We also have a dream of building our own homstead someday. similar to you guys I am a developer and my wife is an UI/Ux designer. we planned to work remotely and work on our homestead project someday. Dont know if we will be able to do it or not. But it feels awsome to see you guys on action. cheers
Being able to work remotely has been such a blessing living rurally. This would have been a different video if that wasn't the case for us. Especially now with Starlink, rural living with tech jobs are more possible than ever. Best of luck with building your own place!
Are your jobs permanently online or is there a potential that one or both of you could be called back to some office somewhere? If that is a possibility how would you cope?
Silence is the main factor for me to decide to move. So tired of mowers, cars, sirens, whatever hear in the city. Best of luck to you!
Hard to beat it, thanks for watching and best of luck to you!
I would double-like this video if I could. You touched on some really important points that most UA-camrs want to side-step or avoid. They tell people to just take the plunge and start homesteading without admitting that it’s hard work and takes money. In reality, the money they make from UA-cam is what allows them to not have to work an off-the-farm job. I hope you get tons more views on this video, because THIS is what people need to hear. When you were talking about looking up at the night sky and the seeing the starry sky, I looked at my husband and said “he gets it”. He said he’d like to meet Austin’s dad and shake his hand for raising him right. You two are so young to have figured it out and I know this sounds goofy, but I’m so impressed by and proud of you. You have a lot of good things to share with people. I think people need to know how much money it takes to homestead, so that is a great idea for an upcoming video. I get the feeling that there is a move in your future. I hope you’re able to find an affordable place in the country that allows you to be closer to family.
Wow thank you so much, this is one of our favorite comments we have ever received ❤️ We so appreciate you sharing this. Wishing you and your husband many beautiful starry nights!!
Yes, exactly.
Please do another video on financial specifics! I'm trying to save up!
Sounds like that might be a popular topic, keep an eye out, thanks for watching!
Loved this chat! We just moved from NYC to a humble little 2 bed farmhouse. Would you consider doing a talk/tour about the home projects that you’ve done? Your kitchen looks amazing and I’ve been debating painting our old wood cabinets and replacing the countertops for months now. We had some $ saved for renovations but I will say you both seemed to have been much more cost effective in funding each upgrade which I find so inspiring! ❤
Thanks! We have done tours in the past but will probably do another one soon with some updates! We renovated our kitchen before we started UA-cam (bummer) but it definitely can be done affordably. We painted cabinets, new counter tops, new dishwasher, backsplash, sink, faucet and floating shelves. All for ~$2k. It can be done!
Great informative video. Keep them coming.
Appreciate it, thanks for watching!
Wow!!! Welcome back. I thought you were gone forever.
Haha no just a little break but we are back! Thanks for watching☺️
Nice to see you again. I was wondering where you were 😊
We're back! Thanks for watching😀
A couple other things to consider: limited access to doctors/specialized healthcare/hospitals, limited internet access (as you mentioned), and trading "always on" city services like sewer, water, natural gas for well water, septic, and propane that you maintain yourself. You need to have a desire to learn new skills and be self-sufficient, and I think most people go into this lifestyle completely underestimating what that means.
You're spot on. We definitely could have talked more deeply on those things. Especially the hospitals. We are 35 minutes from the closest hospital. Considering the nature of this lifestyle can be a little more dangerous if you are not being careful. Also great point on self maintenance of systems, something we certainly under estimated and have had to learn. Wish we would have talked about these things because they are huge factors. Might have to do a follow up, thanks for watching and sharing these ideas!
You should trim the 5:06 - 8:59 segment, keep that, and get rid of the rest.
That is the best decision you took. You will never regret because the opposite is happening. People used to move from the countryside rural to the cities to look for employment and live at high ends. Today the cities ate just cranky and chaotic and people are going back. The only place to find your peace and enjoy natural and more fresh food is at the country side. And if you are well organised you can still good money either from full scale farming or working remotely as you guys are doing. Following from Tanzania.
Thank you so far you are spot on and we have loved our time out here. Can’t imagine moving back to the cities. Thanks for watching!
Nice setup! The only thing that puts me off living rural is the idea of having a septic tank with a well. Unless they are acres apart, do't you think you are kinda driking your own... you know waht I mean??😬
Ha honestly haven't worried much about that but fair point! We try to test our water somewhat regularly for quality so we have that piece of mind. Thanks for watching!
Great video! I appreciate your thoughts and insight on making the self sufficient shift. I used to live in Okauchee and Oconomowoc, WI. Beautiful state ❤ As an Idahoan resident now on 10 acres I’ve noticed the overwhelm, but in very different and rewarding ways. I look forward to your future videos! Were those lettuce boxes I saw in the video? I’m looking to do something similar. Any thoughts, advice or changes you would have made on building those?
Thank you! We would love to visit Idaho, heard it is amazing and photos are stunning! Yes those are cold frames. They have been great the only thing is we used real windows (Free) and they are heavvvvvvy haha = So maybe a different window option but other than that they are nice to have! We did a video on building them and are big garden beds😀
Just subscribed. Please dont go to bars. My sons wife runaway with a rapper. She left my son and granddaughters. He's also a homesteading.
Thanks! we don't care much for bars, much prefer a glass of wine around a fire. Wishing the best to you and your family!
Hi from Bangladesh. Me and my wife also have similar background as you guys. We also have a dream of building our own homstead someday. similar to you guys I am a developer and my wife is an UI/Ux designer. we planned to work remotely and work on our homestead project someday. Dont know if we will be able to do it or not. But it feels awsome to see you guys on action. cheers
Being able to work remotely has been such a blessing living rurally. This would have been a different video if that wasn't the case for us. Especially now with Starlink, rural living with tech jobs are more possible than ever. Best of luck with building your own place!
WHERE IN WISCONSIN HOW FAR ARE YOU FROM THE CLOSE CITY
We are in Western Wi, about an hour outside of the twin cities.
Are your jobs permanently online or is there a potential that one or both of you could be called back to some office somewhere? If that is a possibility how would you cope?
Mostly permanently online, Austin goes into the office on occasion which is an hour away but very unlikely to be a permanent. Only time will tell!
It's hard work, if it isn't hard, you might not be homesteading 😂, im still working on infrastructure.
Amen to that, infrastrutuce is probably the hardest part!