One more Building to tear down. We're still cleaning up this Abandoned Farm.

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  • @jja2085
    @jja2085 11 місяців тому +76

    The right couple ended up owning this property,you have done a remarkable job.

  • @deannaoverstreet4146
    @deannaoverstreet4146 11 місяців тому +55

    You and Rebekah have done a great job! You have a beautiful homestead!

  • @tidelovinyankee1368
    @tidelovinyankee1368 11 місяців тому +41

    You and Rebekah must be very proud of what you have accomplished on that property. You have turned it into a beautiful homestead, and I look forward to following your continuing adventure.

    • @Marcus1954s
      @Marcus1954s 11 місяців тому

      And added considerable value.

  • @batpherlangkharkrang7976
    @batpherlangkharkrang7976 13 днів тому +1

    Hi.... Evan and Rebecca thanks you for showing your video homestead bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋👍👍👍

  • @mikefisher1231
    @mikefisher1231 11 місяців тому +9

    You may want to start making trips over there or set up some game cameras to watch that part of your property cause you are right about the meth problem

  • @dantheman6931
    @dantheman6931 11 місяців тому +3

    I’m looking forward to a 500 gallon smoker build!!!

  • @momstrublue
    @momstrublue 11 місяців тому +25

    Wow, you’ve come a long ways! You’ve put in so much work and your property looks so nice now.

  • @TKCL
    @TKCL 11 місяців тому +2

    We've looked at property that had multiple abandoned mobile homes and several huge trash piles on it that would require thousands to remove and dispose of properly. We totally understand how that should all factor into the asking price for the property. It's a lot of work and money to remove all that and dispose of legally.

    • @ACO-Amy
      @ACO-Amy 11 місяців тому

      Me too Andrew. They've done a phenomenal job with this property.

  • @4knanapapa
    @4knanapapa 11 місяців тому +4

    Been watching since the beginning so I did get to see all the houses and barns removed, lots of sweat equity.

  • @157-40_T
    @157-40_T 11 місяців тому +2

    The people that were their before…. Wow! Less than human! You took on a massive project and have done very well with it.

  • @mellodhillcountryliving
    @mellodhillcountryliving 11 місяців тому +17

    I thought I had to get rid of lot of junk in my place. But I think you'll win the prize. Your hard work pays off. You all have a good- looking place and it just gets better with time.

  • @terrycrowell1981
    @terrycrowell1981 11 місяців тому +1

    Great job. You guys have come a long way. should be proud.

  • @howdyshaun6139
    @howdyshaun6139 11 місяців тому +1

    The not-so-pretty side of buying neglected property. What an achievement to turn it into what you have, not just the house and pond, but clearing, grass, fencing etc.

  • @kurtbrown9618
    @kurtbrown9618 9 місяців тому +1

    Way to go - worth every penny to get that place cleaned up - have done same on our land, so much satisfaction - making your land look great and helping to keep America looking great! 🇺🇸

  • @Kyle-bb9zp
    @Kyle-bb9zp 11 місяців тому +1

    Lot of work did a good job. I wish people would clean up there property before they pass on.

  • @LorraineDennison1960
    @LorraineDennison1960 11 місяців тому +1

    Goodness me, so much work and money to clean that all up. ❤

  • @jonhoskins5596
    @jonhoskins5596 11 місяців тому +2

    For a dead end lane like that you can always use a trail camera or hunting camera with cellular access to know exactly who is doing what on your property.

  • @JamesCouch777
    @JamesCouch777 11 місяців тому

    We've cleaned up several properties over the years and we always came out ahead. It's a good feeling to clean a place up.

  • @katieallen3927
    @katieallen3927 11 місяців тому +1

    I had no idea how awful the property was when you purchased it. Makes what you've done even more impressive. I'm glad that removing the double wide is the last of the structures that needs to come down.

  • @sameaston1301
    @sameaston1301 11 місяців тому +1

    "There goes that beautiful couch." 😂

  • @sams568
    @sams568 11 місяців тому +1

    Farm/Ranch life, metal is a premium commodity, especially steel. If you can't afford to buy and item, you make it.

  • @lynnparis5506
    @lynnparis5506 11 місяців тому +1

    Wow !!
    I'm glad that here we have a metal recycling center that buys aluminum . Old Mobile homes make a lot of money here.

  • @outdoorstudios2022
    @outdoorstudios2022 11 місяців тому +2

    Hello Evan and Rebecca

  • @thomtleonard46.
    @thomtleonard46. 11 місяців тому +1

    I remember when you. Started cleaning up.

  • @jacksanders7018
    @jacksanders7018 11 місяців тому +2

    You have come far pilgrim. thanks for sharing.

  • @margaretbedwell3211
    @margaretbedwell3211 11 місяців тому +7

    That is a lot of money, not only for what was torn down in the past, but this mobile that is being torn down now. Wise decision, especially if the rumors are true. Thanks for sharing. I hope you have good weather for the cutting of the hay. Y'all have a Blessed day.

  • @tomhall7250
    @tomhall7250 11 місяців тому +2

    You are doing awesome

  • @ithacacomments4811
    @ithacacomments4811 11 місяців тому +1

    Usually a local Volunteer Fire Department will do practice burns to bring down unwanted buildings.

  • @johnbargiel9358
    @johnbargiel9358 11 місяців тому +8

    Great job to you and Rebecca! You guys have come a long way and should be proud.

  • @lukestockelmusic
    @lukestockelmusic 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing all of this with us! Your property looks amazing now and it’s a testament to your hard work!

  • @leol1682
    @leol1682 11 місяців тому +1

    Enjoy the video Evan on one building to tear down .

  • @joec3393
    @joec3393 11 місяців тому +3

    Evan and Rebecca have the best channels on you tube for real life country living in my opinion. Y’all never preach to your viewer like a lot of others do and you always show your mistakes. I’ve learned so much from y’all and really appreciate you and wish you the best.

  • @StephenCarroll-bn3od
    @StephenCarroll-bn3od 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your adventures 🙏.

  • @karenspeer7378
    @karenspeer7378 11 місяців тому +3

    Wow!! Lots of Work and $! But look what you guys have done!! You should be Proud of Yourselves!! God Bless and have a Wonderful Evening! ❤🌻

  • @cgjamma
    @cgjamma 5 місяців тому

    The property is looking better and better. Keep working at it!

  • @sandraengstrand2784
    @sandraengstrand2784 11 місяців тому +4

    Wow, hoarding… 😵‍💫 How wonderful that the old cemetery is next to your property 🕊️

  • @charminghollowforge1109
    @charminghollowforge1109 11 місяців тому +2

    Tank Would make an awesome offset smoker if it doesn’t hold air

  • @DanKlein_1
    @DanKlein_1 11 місяців тому +1

    we tore down a single wide trailer on our farm. You did it the right way. It took us pretty much an entire summer of our free time to take off the aluminum, all the paneling and insulation and then cut up the frame into pieces to haul away. Rented a cut saw to cut the frame. cost me 204 bucks. we got 195 dollars in scrap. So, lost 9 bucks on that clean up. I enjoy your channel because I thought I had a similar situation where we live.... a farm that had lots of clean up to do. But, after this video, I see I was lucky. haha. I give you sooo much credit because I know what it is like to do just 50 percent of what you have done. Keep up the good work.

  • @charlenethomas9966
    @charlenethomas9966 11 місяців тому +5

    Hey 👋 Evan you and Rebecca are doing a great job with your property it's beautiful. ❤

  • @richarddecker555
    @richarddecker555 11 місяців тому +1

    Evan you have done a great job cleaning up this property.

  • @chloesmom412
    @chloesmom412 11 місяців тому +5

    Evan, I think you and Rebekah have done a great job building a homestead. I know it wasn't in the plans, but it's better to be safe than sorry. Now, the last building is gone, and you can breathe a sigh of relief. Just a little longer, and you can get a new car. I am so glad we got to witness 1 of the buildings being removed. Have a great weekend!

  • @terrycastor8299
    @terrycastor8299 11 місяців тому

    You definitely bought aess, but you and Rebekah have turned it into a paradise in a relatively short amount of time.

  • @dans9206
    @dans9206 11 місяців тому +5

    Dang! A double-wide guesthouse, fully furnished, and you didn't invite a single subscriber to hang out for a weekend with free accomodations. I'm terribly shocked!😅

  • @EC4400
    @EC4400 11 місяців тому +7

    Wow Evan, country view acres is a large homestead
    You guys have accomplished so much 🎉

  • @csnanny1882
    @csnanny1882 11 місяців тому +2

    What a surprise, a big surprise. And you didn’t even say anything about it. Another big job for you. God bless. ❤be safe.

    • @CountryViewAcres
      @CountryViewAcres  11 місяців тому +1

      40 x 60 with 12 foot lean-to on side and the back. Total foot print is 52x76. Garage Doors are 10x12.

  • @firsttimefarmer
    @firsttimefarmer 11 місяців тому +1

    Taking over country properties is harder than many think. My wife and I took over her mother's property. Old barn, old mink sheds, a couple of old cars, and several just piles of junk from multiple owners. We also had acres of fields overgrown with willow brush. The work we are doing is why I started my UA-cam channel. Keeping my kids up to date.

  • @wolcottfamilyworks
    @wolcottfamilyworks 11 місяців тому

    I'm so glad your amazing property has such a dedicated couple rejuvenating it. I have some work ahead of me to rejuvenate mine.

  • @mrclaus859
    @mrclaus859 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks Evan

  • @russellpetrie119
    @russellpetrie119 11 місяців тому +1

    a lick of paint new curtain s ready to rent lol

  • @bay9876
    @bay9876 11 місяців тому +2

    Nothing like cleaning up other peoples messes. It would feel like a huge weight lifted from your shoulders when those buildings were gone. Nice video of huge land improvements.

  • @jamesbarry4324
    @jamesbarry4324 11 місяців тому +7

    Thank you for sharing that about the double wide. You should be very proud of what you have done with your property, it looks so good.

  • @FieldstonefarmOH
    @FieldstonefarmOH 11 місяців тому +8

    If the propane tank can’t be certified, maybe a good tank for diesel

    • @Sword-Shield
      @Sword-Shield 11 місяців тому +5

      Or a huge BBQ grill /smoker combo 👍💯✌

    • @ZrubekFamily
      @ZrubekFamily 11 місяців тому +2

      Can also cut the ends off and make a couple really nice fire pits.

  • @Iamkcs2c
    @Iamkcs2c 11 місяців тому +5

    Very interested in seeing you pressure test that tank. I guess they fill it with water and pressurize that so it is safer if it fails?

    • @bryanfunk4548
      @bryanfunk4548 11 місяців тому +3

      Called hydrostatic testing and yes much safer than air mediums .

  • @pegsheridan128
    @pegsheridan128 11 місяців тому +6

    love watching everything you and Rebecca do. wish I was 20 years younger

  • @mattbuser4176
    @mattbuser4176 11 місяців тому +2

    It's pretty sad how people dont appreciate and take care of their things. But it's good you and your wife came along because you have improved that property's value by so much. Good job!!!

  • @bigtime37ja
    @bigtime37ja 11 місяців тому +1

    Man, the work never ends. You have turned that place around and looks great now.
    Great work sir.

  • @jerrycopley9325
    @jerrycopley9325 11 місяців тому +1

    Can't wait for the bridge :) I was thinking watching those clips at the end I am glad you guys ended up with it and cleaning it up and putting it back to work :) God bless always enjoy your videos

  • @JustinTurner000
    @JustinTurner000 11 місяців тому +2

    better to be safe then sorry! glad you got rid of it before anything happened! if anything

  • @johnsandell4501
    @johnsandell4501 11 місяців тому

    Outstanding reclamation!

  • @jeffreythomas7499
    @jeffreythomas7499 11 місяців тому +6

    Absoloutely incredible what you have achieved. Just shows what hard workers you are. Whenever I go on UA-cam, your channel is the first one I check for new content. Good luck to you both, with all your future endeavours, from Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK.

  • @roberto.peterson9917
    @roberto.peterson9917 11 місяців тому +1

    Frames ,axels could make hell of haying trailer or even chicken coop some homesteaders make mobile chicken coop tractor
    Propane tank is not pass pressure test make fantastic wood heater or possibly covert into smoker/ bbq

  • @sandratalbert9578
    @sandratalbert9578 11 місяців тому +2

    Yikes…that is quite a mess that was left for you to clean up. Sorry for cost of huge expensive cleanup that was not part of your annual goals but understand the necessity of the expense. Hoping all goes well and that the propane tank and braces turn out to be useful additions to the homestead. Will take some of the sting out of the demolition.
    Good luck with the haying!!!

  • @harleythrelkeld7587
    @harleythrelkeld7587 11 місяців тому

    thank goodness my abandoned farm just had some trash piles and scarp heaps, ive managed to save the buildings quite inexpensively

  • @teenagefarmer
    @teenagefarmer 11 місяців тому +3

    Wow, very cool!! Glad you guys got a good little Start on that project. Things have come a long way. Keep up the good work

  • @Golden_SnowFlake
    @Golden_SnowFlake 11 місяців тому +1

    Better to solve a problem early, than to have to fix several problems down the line.
    You did good, as when rumors start, its to test the waters, nothing changes, then they know its out of sight out of mind, as you said , that's when they start doing shady shit.

  • @kingkong7617
    @kingkong7617 11 місяців тому +7

    There was a lot of buildings on that property that was way past being any good, but the farm is looking really good now, so you and Rebecca have done a great job of restoring the property to what it is today and still improving as you go.

  • @jamesdwyer5050
    @jamesdwyer5050 11 місяців тому +2

    You should keep those frames of the house trailers and cut them shorter and make a trailer to haul round bales out of the field, you could move alot at one time.

    • @CountryViewAcres
      @CountryViewAcres  11 місяців тому +2

      That's a good idea. I will keep that in mind.

  • @jasoncorreal8810
    @jasoncorreal8810 11 місяців тому +1

    Ok that was kinda cool seeing the demolition

  • @bornfree3837
    @bornfree3837 11 місяців тому +1

    Great Video Evan , Hunter And Joe might of been making Meth and other Deals back there 😂

  • @chaunceypullman3380
    @chaunceypullman3380 11 місяців тому

    Yeah Evan. You and Rebekah brought hillbilly heaven. You would had to have paid me to buy it at my age. 20 years younger I might have bit my tongue and cussed along before I handed over that check. But all in all the correct new overlords of the property moved in. Mine I got, I looked long time, but did take a 2 week camping trip on place to see exactly what all I purchased. Enjoyed boyscouting for those 17 days.

  • @michaelmason2128
    @michaelmason2128 11 місяців тому +1

    Great Job with the property. Getting rid of a trailer can be costly. I would of done a deconstuction and taking any metal to the scrap yard.

  • @paulcochran1721
    @paulcochran1721 11 місяців тому

    Wow! Just wow. Looking tons better now though.

  • @rt3box6tx74
    @rt3box6tx74 11 місяців тому

    I remember seeing pics of an old green house at the beginning of your channel.

  • @robingreene8167
    @robingreene8167 11 місяців тому +1

    Wow .that's all I got

  • @wileycoyotesr8623
    @wileycoyotesr8623 11 місяців тому +5

    Can you install a locking gate at the entrance to prevent trash being dumped on your property. I'm still a bit confused where that area is in perspective to your house? Perhaps you can post some drone footage. And finally, is the only way to reach that property via the old road? This video was fun to watch. 👍👍👍

  • @thomasbooth9079
    @thomasbooth9079 11 місяців тому +2

    That trailer would be getting advertised at $1000-1200 a month here.

  • @StephenCarroll-bn3od
    @StephenCarroll-bn3od 11 місяців тому +1

    Caretakers of the land. Glad that you and Rebecca are taking care of the land.

  • @leahmollytheblindcatnordee3586
    @leahmollytheblindcatnordee3586 11 місяців тому +1

    All of the improvements were well worth the work. You have made some major changes and the property is now pulling together nicely. Good work! Hope the weather cooperates with you and you guys continue to stay well and positive. Thanks for the video.

  • @daleredmond6449
    @daleredmond6449 11 місяців тому

    Great video Evan, can't wait to see how the hay cutting and round bailing goes.

  • @paulodonohue8253
    @paulodonohue8253 11 місяців тому +1

    Sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and spend the money now. Don't fret over it it's done so there. Look forward, now you can reclaim that area at your leisure without having to spend a lot of cash later you can just rearrange the area as you see fit, just as you're doing now. Great job

  • @stenandersen4696
    @stenandersen4696 11 місяців тому +2

    Great video👍👍👍

  • @lear31awalker48
    @lear31awalker48 11 місяців тому

    growing up in rural Illionois in the 70s and early 80s. I total understand what you have found and have had to clean up on the property. good job and please keep up on the good work.

  • @dalelusk622
    @dalelusk622 11 місяців тому

    Your done real good cleaning up, very nice place

  • @johnwayman2256
    @johnwayman2256 11 місяців тому

    I bought 40 acres similar to yours. There were piles of trash all over. I also had tons of tires to haul off. The EPA had a tire drive and I took them to that. The EPA guy started to lecture me on hoarding tires. I stopped him right there and explain the situation. There was old cars and farm equipment everywhere. Looked a lot like yours. My wife said we were the only ones fool enough to buy it. I feel your pain. Good job.

  • @stevengunter2843
    @stevengunter2843 11 місяців тому

    You did the right thing looks great !

  • @Kyle-bb9zp
    @Kyle-bb9zp 11 місяців тому +2

    Caterpillar awesome excavator

  • @douglaspeck8535
    @douglaspeck8535 11 місяців тому

    keep up the good work

  • @rickpetrie3119
    @rickpetrie3119 11 місяців тому +1

    Hi from Vancouver Island, love your channel. I saw one where you listed a few channels with farmimg that you like to watch, could you again list some,I also watch Just a Few Acres thanks for quality videos

  • @stephencudaback4548
    @stephencudaback4548 11 місяців тому

    Grate for you guys it is whatever it is love it see in the next one

  • @markpriddy1
    @markpriddy1 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing. 😎

  • @sylviaprudhomme5417
    @sylviaprudhomme5417 11 місяців тому

    Really have done a great job. ❤

  • @ianhaggart1438
    @ianhaggart1438 11 місяців тому

    Just goes to show what can be done in what I think is a short space of time 😊 8 years.. 😮.. I'd be needing about 15 ... . Cracking video and thank you for sharing it with us.. stay safe 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @bevnelson3678
    @bevnelson3678 11 місяців тому

    Wow that was a surprise Even. It’s good it’s gone now. No one can trespass and camp up in the back property. Looking forward to the next video. I see the duck weed is thinning out. ❤

  • @mariesheppard3750
    @mariesheppard3750 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing and yes you need to make sure no drugs done on your place, Now you got another part of your land to do some thing to work with

  • @McNunkyNutz
    @McNunkyNutz 11 місяців тому

    Showing the amount of hard work is a good life lesson for many thinking of doing this. Bravo sir!

  • @MattWilson801
    @MattWilson801 11 місяців тому

    that tank looks like a great smoker...

  • @ruthkent7190
    @ruthkent7190 11 місяців тому

    Wow!!! Hopefully millions of young people see this and understand the vision, thoughtfulness, commitment, hard work, $$$, sacrifice, time it takes to fulfill one's dreams! The art of living, accomplishing the tasks before us each day...Chaos to order, the surprise is, joy in the process with a little pain & suffering + help from community. God bless youzzz & keep youzzz in palm of His Hand...beautiful

  • @chrishillegonds366
    @chrishillegonds366 11 місяців тому +1

    That tank would make a bad ass barbecue grill

  • @tedduke1699
    @tedduke1699 11 місяців тому

    You can always make a rain barrel out of that propane tank on split it and make to colossal water troughs!

  • @rrmolzen
    @rrmolzen 11 місяців тому +1

    with a little modification that propane tank would make one he'll of a smoker