Backup Power, Fire Suppression & HVAC | 100 Year Old Building RENOVATION
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
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We are a couple who are building our own home from the ground up in the mountains of West Virginia. After living near the city our entire lives we finally decided to sell it all, pack up our 3 kids and live in an RV on our 73 acres while we building our own off-grid house and learning to live a more self-reliant life.
Our house build is documented entirely on our main channel "Wild Wonderful Off-Grid". This channel is dedicated to short vlogs showing our life outside the build.
Plus, Erin got almost promoted to apprentice. So that's working.
I was a mechanic for 22 years - well, a professional mechanic. I've actually turned wrenches since 1973, when I joined the Navy (helicopters). My now late wife, who was pretty handy, especially around the house, thought she hit the mother lode when she married me. No, not me; my tools. It was a kind of cupboard love. Toolbox love, maybe.
I would find my tools everywhere. Especially my pry bars. I offered to buy her her own pry bars, but she'd say "Why? I've got yours."
Oh, and Ms. "We need to be sure and put everything back where we got it so we know where things are when we need them" never put my tools back. I recognize passive-aggressive behavior when I see it. I should have bought her a big toolbox with a bunch of tools in it.
Naw, she'd probably keep hers pristine and still borrow mine.
She did love me more than I loved her. Clearly she had no taste in men. Then again, all my friends loved her more than they loved me, so there's that.
I miss that girl.
Awesome post, my friend. Very sorry for your loss, and thank you for a little glimpse of what
love can be.
Sounds like you had the best of the best - as did she. Thank you for sharing.
It is sooooo important to this process that Josh is an electrician. Of course it's Most important that Erin is there to keep Josh in line!😝
I've heard that she can beat him in arm wrestling
It's a great feeling when Josh and Erin uploaded a mid-week video.
It's like I have two birthdays.
Friday is now considered midweek?
Thursday here
@@Coyote-tc1ww it's your call! Like you commented almost all of the commenter here 😂
Give me some refreshment new sub 😂
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His electrical knowledge is remarkable. His work is impeccable. I've rarely seen such neet work in a panel.
Erin is pretty smart as well. She edits the video's chooses, the background music and manages the house and children and helps with the build BIG TIME and with the animals where and when needed. Everybody chips in where they can. Even Ellie LOVES to help out. What a sweet little girl. All of your children are precious and so are you both. Keep on keeping on! xoxo
Josh"s electrical wiring is straight out of a text book. Great job.
He's top notch!! He knows his shit
His previous employer hated to lose him. I’m excited to see what endeavor occurs next.
I'm not sure how Josh can talk any faster, but that shot of espresso does the trick! 😂
Feed it in baby , just feed it on in !!! Lol You rock Josh !
Sending Hugs and blessings from Me (CASSIO), CAIO and LAURA to all of you guys!! All the Best!!! 👏👏👏🚜🧱🔨🔧📐
Keep that espresso flowing!!! 🤣😂You guys are making great progress, so excited!!! ❤❤ Ellie looks so adorable with her front teeth missing. 😁💕
That’s a pretty panel. I used to do shipboard electrical and we took pride in how we did our panel and I would put my name on your panel.
Josh & Erin.
What is above the awesome Cafe?
Another surprise that we get to see transformed ?
😂Josh goes into automatic fast forward after espresso shot 🤣 (Looking forward to WildRootsCafe’ ads)…*suggestion box: can we have an online WildRootsCafe’ products and merchandise store?
🤣😂🤣 his natural state of being is fast paced enough- add some espresso and it’s next level😆
We have products and merch launching soon! 🎉
I laugh so hard at how fast Josh talks. And after a turbo coffee shot............................ Even Faster !!! Love the content on both channels you guys. I wish you all continued success.@@JoshandErinWWOG
Knowing that the two of you have been able to do so much of the work for yourselves! Especially the electrical and the interior repairs. I may be the only one but I'd love knowing the cost savings by not having to hire out a few or maybe all of the major projects.😅 Josh from start of channel has been a real asset to the professionals in the building trades especially being a trusted electrician. There should be no wonder why this channel has been so successful professionals in probably every aspect of the game and people with amazing senses of humor 😊.
Josh also learned how to do the plumbing while Erin conquered the concrete. LOL! They both make a GREAT team with Ellie by their side as well and when they had Inspector Chuck the dog.
On your way to the finish line. What an amazing job you'll have done to improve the town of Romey.
or the town of Romney. I corrected you only because I want people to show up at the right town when they open. LOL! I am sure the business will do great!!!!
Josh always wires up the most impressively organized electrical panels I've ever seen. It's on par with a computerized CPU production. A definite eye for craftsmanship.
I’ve noticed that the inspectors all have commented on how well Josh did with all the wiring. They all have said you did it the way it’s supposed to be. Good job Josh and Erin. Course after a couple more espresso shots, Josh is going to be wired 😂😂 Man everything is looking so great! Once you get your Cafe done are you planning on another project? I know you both need a break, but I love all the work you do.
What about the house on your adjoining property? I think you tore part or perhaps all of it down. I haven't seen any more videos on that. It is going to be your rental house I believe that you called it.
What i love about you both is your quirky hilarious antics to break the monotony together 😂❤ As a retired Chef du Cuisine ive learned that each state has its own health department rules ,some good and some insane ! 😅 great job 👏 👍
Today is our 49th wedding anniversary. I have been the electrician's assistant through eight home remodels. It wasn't easy the last couple times with the old rock and roller being half deaf. But we managed. I'm feeling for Erin though.
Happy Anniversary!!!
I appreciate you shining a positive light on my home state! I miss the fine ppl of WV! My dying dream is to move back home at some point! Mountaineer through and through! ❤
You guys just keep giving me one more reason to visit family in West Virginia! I can’t wait to see it in person! ♥️
Once again I have to say how Josh does electrical architecture and tie ins... so neat so clean... ive seen new homes with wiring that looks so messy... but Josh's always looks neat...clean...well thought out for inside and out...I always enjoy following his electrical work!
Also love Erin's work as well!
What an unbelievable transformation! See you guys this fall!
As Usual I Look Forward to ur Vids,,,Sometimes You Guys make me Tired Just Watching all the Stuff U Do,,,You all Should Be Proud as Hell,,,Thxs For Great Tutorials!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for all your hard work we really enjoy your shows
1 step closer to the grand opening! I’m so excited for you guys! 🎊 🎉
Josh has a personal cheerleader, Lots of motivation, high energy with Erin. Wishing you guys lots of success with the Cafe.
and yes, you do look great in those yoga pants, Erin!
The finish line is near! If this Upstate NY’er is ever in the area I will definitely stop in! So exciting for you and your family!
ROAD TRIP FOR SOME COFFEE & BAKED GOODS YUMMMMM!!!!! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Can't wait to visit when I come back to MD from AZ. You guys and the Farmers Daughter's hamburger!
Every time I see this place makes me want to visit even more...so cool looking. Ellie's smile is so cute and heartwarming even in transition. Thanks for taking us along.
Can't wait to see your coffee shop! I'm craving a muffin, or a blueberry scone!!
I love it--according to closed captioning Josh said he needs the approval of the "far martial"...haha, that's real WVa accent
The wire pulling part was funny, Erin giving Josh backtalk lol
Hello Good people!!!
It's almost done, great job have a good week and count your blessings amen.
Nice job. Josh needs to get a stack of paint stir sticks for sumbunny....
I finally subscribed and I am glad I did. That coffee sure smells good. You folks take care and may God bless you and your family.
Love watching your progress! What a great team you two are! Many couples should take note how well you work together 😊
You two have me watching this video and standing in my living room seeing if I have the correct moves to do wiring 😅. I don't. Lol
I don’t have the right moves either 😆
-Erin
Love hearing Josh talk. He knows his stuff. Glad for y’all. Stay safe.
Nice job, setting up backup power, and getting heat .
The electrical you've installed is stellar! Fantastic work team!😀
Wow!! So much done
today!! Whew!!
Ya'll are amazing!! Good to see the " mini
barista"...Miss Ellie...there to keep the ( cute ) going!!
Sooooo close!!??
C ya on the next video!
👍🐺🧙♂️!!
Beautiful wiring!
I never expected taking Electrical lessons on the internet, but with Josh as a Teacher, it does not feel like Work but like Art : Great Job !
AWESOME!
I worked a couple of summers as an electrician's helper, installing alarm systems in expensive homes; the electrician referred to me as his "cable monkey" 😁
🙋♀️❤️ just marveling here. How many hours are in your day? Who will run this cafe? You two have so much going on!
A good coffee is essential to start the day!
Thank you , J & E .
🐺 Loupis Canis .
That guy dropping the F-Bomb in front of your daughter, that was really uncalled for.
No one said the F word. You are mistaken 😊
@@JoshandErinWWOG sorry, but I thought he did when you handed the espresso, if not, I apologize. It just upset me to think that child would be disrespected like that. I truly enjoy your videos, and like your energy, again I apologize for the mistake.
@@JoshandErinWWOG Incorrect. Go to 13:00 - 13:10 and listen. It's as clear as day and everyone laughed.
🤣 he says BUCKET 🤦♀️ “ohhh ya, that’s like dumping a whole bucket of instant right there in a cup”. He has a WV accent
@@JoshandErinWWOG I went back and listened after you told what he said, and again I apologize. Coming from Texas, I didn’t understand the accent.😊
Years ago I made a little tool for feeding the fish tape into the electrical panel. It was a curved piece of plastic that attaches to the end of the conduit so that when you enter the panel with a fish tape it directs it out and away from the buss bars of the panel. I also came up with a remote controlled wire cart with a built in remote controlled feeder system for solo wire pulling.
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so glad I get to watch your amazing videos of the amazing progress you have both made my dream is to one day be able to come and have a great coffee and food at your cafe watching from the uk
Josh, she needs retrained in installing wire! Get her back to school! 🤣🤣🤣 Love the great work y'all are getting done on the cafe. Do you have a menu ready to share yet??
Wow looks absolutely amazing, Josh you are a brilliant electrician (sparky), can't wait for next upload ❤🇬🇧
Great job you guys! Everything looks beautiful, even Josh's electrical work! lol
Very happy for you all. Hope to make it there some day
Finishing touches you at the finish line Congrats
Wow,,! It is done, how cool is this.. Now for the food and all the other delicious
desserts you will have. I know it will be a wonderful Cafe..❤❤❤❤❤
I want for my wife and I do a road trip from Texas up the east coast in the fall hopefully next year and stop in West Virginia stay at you BNB and eat at your cafe!
If you do make it up there, a burger at Farmer's Daughter in Capon Bridge WV is a MUST
Our family feels for you, we owned/operated a Pizza Restaurant and 2 yrs in, the building sold out from under us (we chose not to buy it) this forced us to find a new location (unfortunately we didn't have the cash to buy a building) hard to find in a small "ghost town" that has some condemned buildings in it. But we persevered and found a location where the owner was happy to have us - we renovated the building (including an apartment for our family to live in - meant 0 commute!) and we prospered over the next 10 years. Running a restaurant is HARD WORK! Our boys were 13, 13, and 15 when we started our restaurant adventures. We worked together as a family until they all grew up and left home. My husband and I ran it by ourselves the last 3 yrs until we just finally said, its time to retire. So we sold it 18 months ago. WHEW, that chapter is now passed us. As a family, we learned a heck of a lot about carpentry, electrical, plumbing, drywall, texturing, painting, tiling, finish work, ventilation systems, etc. to go along with our food service experience! Wishing you success in your endeavors!!! We've certainly been there and done that. Its interesting because, our son who helped the electrician do all the wiring, is now in an Electrical Apprenticeship -- so over the years its been fun watching all the work Josh, your electrician does!
Erin! For Pete's sake not the channel Locs.... Great job guys. Almost to the finish line. That was fun watching Josh getting wired while getting things wired! 😂 Can't wait to see the Cafe open. We are only a flight away to come and try all the down home cooking. 🤠🧑🦰🌲🌲 🎼
As usual pristine work liberally sprinkled with humor and affection.
13:15
Hire this Smiley worker here, and she'll bring the whole town in.
Good Service with a Cute Smile, is the way it should be.
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A wired electrician!😅 Cafe is looking good!👍
Watching..... 🙂
It's a bold sparky who trash talks plumbers😅
As much as I love an outlet that works, misery is defined by a blocked loo.
They give you at least 1 wooden paint stirrer for each gallon of paint you buy. All you have. To do is ask and they are free.
I can't wait to go there when it's open
Can’t wait to try the food there. Yummy
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Josh's "Just feed it in.." reminded me of Happy Gilmore 😄
Living in this town I’m so excited see the progress and excitement of the opening day so close
Love you and your dear little barista. ❤
Nice reno. Someone needs a box of paint stirrers for a Christmas present!
Master plumber here... Shit rolls down hill, eagle lands on Friday. All that 😊matters baby!!!
Can hardly wait. Vertically Integrated Farm Meats sounds great.
Ellie’s Cafe is coming along and soon be up and running. Much love!
Josh, it is such a pleasure to watch an artist at work. Over the past several years watching y'all's content, you always show how a master electrician works. Tks for sharing and showing how it should be done.
I just love the neatness of your panels!❤❤❤
Guys, I trained as an Electrician in the UK years ago and I am splitting my sides here watching the new electrical foreman being trained as an apprentice and the correct technic for feeding the cabling in time with the cable pulling guy....................1,2,3.......feed........LMAO. Brilliant.
Josh despite a slight difference in terminology and the split phase system for 240v I am amazed how similar our systems and install methods are. Go caffeine go. Dave
When you finished your A frame house a while ago, I was happy to see it done, but at the same time sad to see your construction videos end. I didn't know then that you are simply unstoppable and your building has no limits. I keep my fingers crossed for you that everything succeeds and I look forward to every next video.
We are still building the A-Frame 😊 the constructions videos are on our other channel, not this one.
Find the construction videos here->youtube.com/@WildWonderfulOffGrid?si=ak09_STKM6cV892o
Looking amazin
Thanks for the plug! Always great working with you guys! To many more….
Any of you Twiggs married to a bass player?
@@henrybutchy3242 none that im aware of
Love you all ❤
Good progress day.
Have fun you guys!
I feel like Erin wasn’t really trying to push the wire 😂
Everything is looking outstanding! This cafe will definitely be on our must visit list when we go back east again.🎉❤
All looking great just found the Cafe on Google with the picture of you guys lots of love from Liverpool England.
Artists at work.
So so so beautiful, congratulation
Soooooooooooooo excited for you guys. It looks fabulous and so help me if I ever get from the PNW to WV I will be there. At 77 I will give it my best try. Best of luck and all the wonderful things that come with opening the cafe........sounds like the town people are just as excited as all of we YT watchers are. Hard work does pay off............so thrilled for you all! God bless your adventure at hand!
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Absolutely love your ceiling
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You two (& your family) are so incredible adorable creative accomplished beautiful and fun. Love love your channel! ❤😊
Looks great
I LOVE WATCHING DOING HIS ELECTRICAL WIRING. HE DOES IT SO NEAT. I LOVE IT
The restaurant is looking amazing!
Together u unstoppable! A power Couple! It's great to see that, not many couple's left on this earth like u two
Hey Erin, i use the same paint sticks. Lol. Soon you will have so many people wanting to eat at your wonderful Cafe..!
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