The total cost for building materials, based on 2023 pricing, was below $25,000. The versatility of this design is suitable for land parcels ranging from a quarter acre to two acres. For those seeking suitable land, Landwatch.com is a recommended resource. Particularly in rural areas, land prices can start as low as $5,000 per acre. With a manageable down payment of 15% and modest monthly installments, the overall financial commitment for this lifestyle is significantly lower than the average down payment required for a typical American home, which currently stands at $416,000. We Hope you enjoyed our Off Grid in 30 Day series! We made a 10 hour off grid course teaching about every aspect you see in this video! The course link and 50% code is in the video description. Our team appreciates your support immensely!
Great job but I did see one thing of concern, your chicken coop vinyl sign needs to be picture-side up because it is only UV-coated on one side. Can't wait to see what else you guys get up to.
As a roofer let me just say, you made the right choice going through the wall and not the roof. It may have been more complicated, but it’s going to save you many issues down the road.
Hah….I just went to an open house with multiple light-tubes. I have family with a single light-tube in an interior bath or hall, and they were amazing. But at this open house, they had had 4-5 light-tubes, including one 2 feet from a huge, sunny kitchen sink window. And I was like….why cut a hole in your roof for 10% more sun?
@@peppermeat8059 Light tubes are great, but my point was that this tube was literally a couple feet from a large, sunny window, making the risk-benefit calculation of an additional roof hole not as good. In interior area with no window, I would say they are definitely worth it despite the leak risk…work so well that my relative said that in the first week they kept reaching to the light switch to turn off “the light,” then remembered they have a light tube now. Even on grey, cloudy, winter days, the light tube completely transformed the windowless room and made it bright.
This ended up being the best video i have seen in many months. The editing, pacing, cinematography, boat loads of info literally everything you need to go and live off grid in a comparatively short format. Incredible. 10/10.
To make the cabin a LOT more self-heating in winter: add lean-to greenhouse along the entire front. Not only does it capture heat that can be moved into the structure, but at night it provides a big tempered space so one whole wall doesn't experience the full overnight cold.
Been doing this for 3 years. Its 100% important to get that infrastructure in. Utilizing the land to grow food and having chickens + solar power makes this tiny home run awesome! Cannot stress enough to super insulate the walls with very thick insulation. This is where most off gridder fail and pay for the excess heat and cold that infiltrates year round. All in all thats a good start.
Great Video! Just a small tip for heatshrink tubes: A few seconds of holding the tube above a pocket lighter or near the stove would've done the trick aswell instead of using 10% of the battery for the hairdryer ;)
I gave you a promo on my channel and groups guys. I think you have solid advice and good intentions. Don't let making money drive your videos and keep it simple and affordable for all people. Use more salvage materials and recycled materials that people can get free. Keep in mind most off gridders have little money to get started. -LaMar
Such good advice Lamar, that's where our minds are at. We use products groups send us if they make sense, but try to keep it all as simple and affordable as possible. We'll keep it that way :)
Another tip for people on a budget looking at solar pannels. Any comerical solar setup will be your friend. As in commercial setups, farms, ect, by contract typically have to replace the pannels every 10ish years. The pannels are sold off very cheap to just get rid of them, in our case they are a great bargan as it helps people on a budget get off rhw ground. And they last for many years after purchased as solar pannels are built much better and can last decades if taken care of properly.
I actually cried at just how beautiful this whole process was, in particular I loved the beauty of the wool for insulation and your insights on the savings in health care costs in the future. I am sure that most of your ideas are God’s way, the way he meant things to be. Thank you for your efforts and bringing this video to people.
You should close the sides of the coop to keep the chickens out of the elements and also please use hardware cloth. That material and size of the holes in that mesh are going to make it easy for predators to get at the chickens. You guys did a great job. You just need a few adjustments.
You should try building an underground house or shelter for off grid. The temp underground stays a cool 66 degrees year round so you don’t need much heating and zero cooling. You can then put your garden on top. All you’d need really is solar for some light and tv. Solar tubes are used for daylight. Storage can be built into the walls to store dry goods. They’re weather resistant. So many benefits that it’s kinda weird that all our houses aren’t underground…
"A fox tripped and disconnected your solar panel" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I just about died when you said that 🤣🤣 great video guys very very very educational. I've watched a ton of off grid building videos and none of them explain everything in detail like you do. Please keep up the videos. I eventually want to move off grid and be self sustained. P.s. im in texas so its perfect for off grid sustainability such as crops, price, weather, livestock etc.
I know one thing that would have helped with water depending on how far down your ground water is would have been a sand point well, you just hammer it down around 10 to 30 feet then attach and prime it they sell the parts for it at lowes. Also for the rain collection I’ve managed to collect from a shingled roof by having 2 separate barrels, the top barrel has an opening with a screen that collects leaves and such and whatever slips through goes to the bottom of barrel for cleaning. Barrel 2 sits underneath and has a vent pipe with a screen to let the air out when filling and an attached pool pump with filter media to filter the water within the tank to prevent insects and algae from growing, there is also a harbor freight shallow well pump with a bladder tank attached so there is pressure to make the water useable in a garden hose or in my case the lawn irrigation that I’ve installed. I’d change a few things on it but all around a decent working system…
it's intriguing to note the variations in insulation practices between the USA and Germany. In Germany, we lean towards more robust construction, We uses insulation bricks that are approximately 30 cm (about 11.8 inches) wide and composed of around 70% air. When working with wood, we typically opt for multi-layer framing. In new constructions, we integrate insulation that is at least 10-20 cm (about 3.9-7.9 inches) thick, along with triple-pane glass windows.
Also, in Europe we use channels to pass the cables to the wall. I am sure it is in regulations here in Greece, but I remember it's on the whole EU as well.
@@nikolaskostakis I'm an electrician in France, we use electric sheath in the wall for cable, we don't drill into the stud to pass cable. The sheath provide airflow to avoid fire risk, we don't compromise studs because we like our wall to stay up.
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1:30:19 You should really recrimp those really really tightly, best with the right tool, if you don't want to risk it burning your home down. If it's even a bit loose, there will be heat developement over time, if it isn't gastight. Even it might seem fine now, it will get worse over the years.
By far the greatest video I have ever seen on the topic. You guys are pure inspiration on how easy and affordable it can be. I hope in the coming years more everyday items can be simplified into living small and off grid. Keep up the Amazing work!!!
After being so careful about using biodegradable wood and wool they roll out plastic and manufactured laminate on the floor. I wonder if cotton can be used as insulation? They are in Georgia after all so there should be plenty around, and I dare say the scraps can be had for next to nothing. They might even pay you to cleanup and haul it away. I agree with the roofer who says that sending the chimney through the wall is better in the long run.
The click-in flooring is really easy to use! My dad (52? M --muscular but not in shape anymore) and I (19 F --skinny and vaguely athletic) redid our kitchen floor using it; he did the cutting because he doesn't trust my tablesaw skills, but I did all the measuring and planning. It was super hard to start it on my own because I didn't weigh enough to keep everything in place for the first couple rows (afterwards the weight of the floor did more work and I could attach new pieces myself), and I wasn't quite muscular enough to hammer the sideways clicking part in alone, but working together we got it done! (If you're reading this Dad, I love you and thank you for helping me learn DIY stuff, even if the dishwasher replacement was a total pain)
Separate stained glass hanging, then you can hang it in front of another window and it will look like the detail you want but is less permanent than a full installation 😊 plus then if you want to change up areas you can move it around
Well. So concise, so clear, anyone watching can easily determine what they can handle themselves and what they will need help doing. It was put together in such a comprehensive way that a person can feel confident that every need is addressed.
We wish we could! Unfortunately the cables connecting the board to the batteries won’t reach far enough. If we find a way to extend them, we will definitely do that!
Owning some land and developing it just like this is my biggest goal in life. Aside from money the biggest thing stopping me is the skills required to do this stuff. What are some good ways to learn basic construction?
Look for a Community Recreation facility with Sharing Resource centre.. Our neighbourhood Community Centre runs evening courses, and for a fee, we can use the facility for building projects..
in order to clean the pond water and only having water full of bacteria you could create a basin with layers of charcoal, sand, gravel, rocks, bigger rocks. These will take the debree out of the water and clean it. But i would still recommend putting that water in the purifier to remove any unwanted critters that will make you sick. And also in order to get the water out of that basin you could add a tap at the bottom with another basin placed lower to collect the water. I got this knowledge from primitive survival video's and there's some handy knowledge in those for if you wanna live off grid. you could learn to make your own pottery, tools, etc. altough it would be hard work, you would be able to live even more off grid.
@@annatullison1482 that's because of the dirt and sand which would be picked up by those layers i talked about, and the bacteria (those critters) would be killed by the heat from the purifier.
This is so incredible. I'm having trouble with the cost though. It would be nice to get an actual sourcing list. I love the wool idea. I am 62 and I believe that the off gasing issue has been affecting my health for years.. Thank you for doing this video though.
And this confusing day and time when people can’t tell what a man or a woman is you have three young friends doing an impressive job and taking care of business and teaching other people, it can be done if you have the determination. This is a wonderful video.
20+ years off grid. Don't waste time and money on a tent. Get an older camper with working appliances to start in. Then you can transfer the stove, fridge, propane system. lights, water tank. shower stall, and cabinets to the shed/cabin and you are ready to go. It is still cheaper to build a cabin from scratch if you have basic skills and the time but a prebuilt shed can work. Then you can use that old camper for storage, work shop or even a chicken coop. Methane capture produces very little fuel and most homesteads won't have a wood supply so you will probably need propane for cooking, heat and an OD water heater and a bigger solar power system if you need air conditioning. In low humidity an evaporative cooler is the best choice and low power consumption. 12 volt fridge and 12 volt pump. Small propane OD water heater like the Eccotemp L5. I use a 1.4Kw solar system and 800Ah of LIFEPO4 batteries and live off grid full time with that same system.
I first saw your home in a Lloyd Khan book years ago!!! I can’t tell you how cool it is to see you comment on our channel. All your tips are spot on, makes sense to us
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Thank you for taking time out of your days to video for us. I enjoy your videos so much. Especially the ones when you burn piles. I love camp fires, fireplace fires, bon fires, and piles of fires.
I hope you put this tent on a good foundation and of course not directly on the ground! Good to know about gutters harvesting water NOT from asphalt roofs!
Love videos like this. Thank you. You might look into a RAM pump to draw water from the pond. No electricity, far cheaper. Just won’t work on very steep grades. You’re not steep at all.
I am really enjoying your videos! Very proud of your organic eco friendly point of view and respect for our planet and the future of your children as well as your own health! I live in a 40' shipping container and love the tiny house/off grid style of living. Congratulations Guys.👏❤️
Awesome awesome awesome guys, love the build. I see this in my future. No project was too big or scary for y'all to take on with good explanation. That's great to see
i use woodstove for 20 years and we leave longer pipe inside to radiate more warmth,everyone i know they do the same,and we never had problems with smoke coming in
For example you can take (blue color) used CD/DVD and some conductive strips to make your own solar panels. Just lay down the conductive strips about 2-3 millimeters separation and lay plastic laminate over it. Must be sure laminate is conductive of visual light spectrum.
Just wanted to point out you use wool for the insulation that you most likely won't come into contact with, but then used LVP instead of a natural hardwood floor. LVP has off-gassing as well.
"Won't you be my neighbor?" 😂❤ Mr Rogers Fyi, did you already have the land? How much was that? How did you afford all this, save up? Etc. Awesome video! Thanks for ideas for the greenhouse, offgassing and toilet. Wonderful tips while we build our earthship!
Well that's awesome guys , I guess you know it's all temporary and will only last maybe 2 winters , . But it's a great experience and lesson learning what structures will be lasting and where to situate them etc.
Wow, what an incredible one-stop-shop video of valuable How-To instruction and demonstration. Start to Finish, all costs plainly displayed. Great video, guys. And the dad-joke puns were a bonus! lol!
I was surprised you didn't put plastic sheeting on both sides of the insulation, especially on the ceiling to protect against condensation on the underside of the roof.
From what ive seen of hemp insulation, its crazy how fire proof it is. Also I think the reason people use fiberglass insulation is because of it not being flammable like wool is, assuming its not treated with a fire retardant chemical.
This was a very informational video I learned a lot that I didn’t know! Thank you for the great content ! And I also work at schutz containers the place that makes the ibc totes y’all used and that was so cool seeing y’all use them!
on the wool insulation, would I be right to think the lanolin in the wool will naturally repel fire, I think so, was also thinking for homesteaders sheep farms probably have unsellable wool that could be bought cheaply or maybe cost free
You guys are brilliant...focused.. kind...innovative... i dont know...just so proud of you and dont even know you. ...you inspire me to like humans again, well some of them😅... hope for our FUTURE...thank you!!! and bless you on your adventures!!!
Love your video. It's really fun to watch, knowledgeable, inspiring and wow! full detailed too. Not many near to 2 hours videos that I watched, yours is a must watch. This video should be share. Just subscribe.
All yall need now is some bee hives and add some fish to the pond..excellence job guys u literally built everything i dreamed up in my head and my plans for when i can finally afford to buy some land😊
Honestly if you had had both flooring the whole time and staggered it back and forth the entire time it would definitely look purposeful and even design snobs would love it 😂 Tbf it would look really good in my opinion
Though, I understandable the many mistakes done out of experience, the biggest and most dangerous one is putting all solar panel system inside the one room house and a wooden house! That's crazy! Just think that many beginners will copy that insane idea
Also my ocd is wishing that solar power board was mounted hight up the wall so the batter box could be pushed underneath it and flush against the wall to make better use of space
a dollar for each watt?!! 😳 I´m in Spain,and here you can get a 500w panel for around 100/140 euros...check if you can get them sent overseas and you can build a solar farm for a fraction of the cost😜 nice build guys💪🖤🤟
About the insulation i think yes it shouldn't be toxic but on the other hand its bio degradable so you can easily get a really nasty mold growing in there definitely prevent that
bro i live in the uk and soon as i see the spray foam i just wanted to reach out and say NOOOOO everyone here now needs a new roof because the spray foam makes the wood rot but the video is still a win 1000%
The total cost for building materials, based on 2023 pricing, was below $25,000. The versatility of this design is suitable for land parcels ranging from a quarter acre to two acres. For those seeking suitable land, Landwatch.com is a recommended resource. Particularly in rural areas, land prices can start as low as $5,000 per acre. With a manageable down payment of 15% and modest monthly installments, the overall financial commitment for this lifestyle is significantly lower than the average down payment required for a typical American home, which currently stands at $416,000. We Hope you enjoyed our Off Grid in 30 Day series! We made a 10 hour off grid course teaching about every aspect you see in this video! The course link and 50% code is in the video description. Our team appreciates your support immensely!
That greenhouse is nice do you guys have a link for that
@@shirofarris2706Quictent!
@@acornlandlabs thank you so much. I've been looking around for a good temp greenhouse for a while. I love the information you put out to us.
Great job but I did see one thing of concern, your chicken coop vinyl sign needs to be picture-side up because it is only UV-coated on one side. Can't wait to see what else you guys get up to.
What is the program or website you are using to map out all the information
As a roofer let me just say, you made the right choice going through the wall and not the roof. It may have been more complicated, but it’s going to save you many issues down the road.
Hah….I just went to an open house with multiple light-tubes. I have family with a single light-tube in an interior bath or hall, and they were amazing. But at this open house, they had had 4-5 light-tubes, including one 2 feet from a huge, sunny kitchen sink window.
And I was like….why cut a hole in your roof for 10% more sun?
Including dirtying up your rain water that you're collecting
@@Itried20takennames cuz the suns lighting is better and natural
@@peppermeat8059 Light tubes are great, but my point was that this tube was literally a couple feet from a large, sunny window, making the risk-benefit calculation of an additional roof hole not as good.
In interior area with no window, I would say they are definitely worth it despite the leak risk…work so well that my relative said that in the first week they kept reaching to the light switch to turn off “the light,” then remembered they have a light tube now. Even on grey, cloudy, winter days, the light tube completely transformed the windowless room and made it bright.
Dude when are you going to come back and finish my roof
This ended up being the best video i have seen in many months. The editing, pacing, cinematography, boat loads of info literally everything you need to go and live off grid in a comparatively short format. Incredible. 10/10.
To make the cabin a LOT more self-heating in winter: add lean-to greenhouse along the entire front. Not only does it capture heat that can be moved into the structure, but at night it provides a big tempered space so one whole wall doesn't experience the full overnight cold.
Been doing this for 3 years. Its 100% important to get that infrastructure in. Utilizing the land to grow food and having chickens + solar power makes this tiny home run awesome! Cannot stress enough to super insulate the walls with very thick insulation. This is where most off gridder fail and pay for the excess heat and cold that infiltrates year round. All in all thats a good start.
Great Video!
Just a small tip for heatshrink tubes: A few seconds of holding the tube above a pocket lighter or near the stove would've done the trick aswell instead of using 10% of the battery for the hairdryer ;)
I use a quick click torch to shrink tube. One just has to be careful not to get too close. It’s almost instant.
I gave you a promo on my channel and groups guys. I think you have solid advice and good intentions. Don't let making money drive your videos and keep it simple and affordable for all people. Use more salvage materials and recycled materials that people can get free. Keep in mind most off gridders have little money to get started. -LaMar
Such good advice Lamar, that's where our minds are at. We use products groups send us if they make sense, but try to keep it all as simple and affordable as possible. We'll keep it that way :)
Another tip for people on a budget looking at solar pannels. Any comerical solar setup will be your friend. As in commercial setups, farms, ect, by contract typically have to replace the pannels every 10ish years. The pannels are sold off very cheap to just get rid of them, in our case they are a great bargan as it helps people on a budget get off rhw ground. And they last for many years after purchased as solar pannels are built much better and can last decades if taken care of properly.
That’s a wonderful tip! Can you give suggestion for said web sites or locations…true end user here.
@@miaaf753santan solar is a good place to start, I'm looking at an off grid setup and looking there primarily
I actually cried at just how beautiful this whole process was, in particular I loved the beauty of the wool for insulation and your insights on the savings in health care costs in the future. I am sure that most of your ideas are God’s way, the way he meant things to be. Thank you for your efforts and bringing this video to people.
You should close the sides of the coop to keep the chickens out of the elements and also please use hardware cloth. That material and size of the holes in that mesh are going to make it easy for predators to get at the chickens. You guys did a great job. You just need a few adjustments.
Love what you guys are doing here! Keep up the good work! Don't let your momentum go to waste! Consistency is key
We will!
@@acornlandlabs Why so sparse with the video output? Are you working on something big as follow up to this video?
You should try building an underground house or shelter for off grid. The temp underground stays a cool 66 degrees year round so you don’t need much heating and zero cooling. You can then put your garden on top. All you’d need really is solar for some light and tv. Solar tubes are used for daylight. Storage can be built into the walls to store dry goods. They’re weather resistant. So many benefits that it’s kinda weird that all our houses aren’t underground…
Agreed! It does cost a fair bit and zoning is a booger. Earth ships and WOFATIS rock though
"A fox tripped and disconnected your solar panel" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I just about died when you said that 🤣🤣 great video guys very very very educational. I've watched a ton of off grid building videos and none of them explain everything in detail like you do. Please keep up the videos. I eventually want to move off grid and be self sustained.
P.s. im in texas so its perfect for off grid sustainability such as crops, price, weather, livestock etc.
FREE HEAT? I guess you haven't chopped firewood too much yet. Lol. Excellent video guys, This is what people need to stop wishing and start doing. 👍
Free heat and a free workout 😂 No need to pay for a gym membership
I know one thing that would have helped with water depending on how far down your ground water is would have been a sand point well, you just hammer it down around 10 to 30 feet then attach and prime it they sell the parts for it at lowes. Also for the rain collection I’ve managed to collect from a shingled roof by having 2 separate barrels, the top barrel has an opening with a screen that collects leaves and such and whatever slips through goes to the bottom of barrel for cleaning. Barrel 2 sits underneath and has a vent pipe with a screen to let the air out when filling and an attached pool pump with filter media to filter the water within the tank to prevent insects and algae from growing, there is also a harbor freight shallow well pump with a bladder tank attached so there is pressure to make the water useable in a garden hose or in my case the lawn irrigation that I’ve installed. I’d change a few things on it but all around a decent working system…
it's intriguing to note the variations in insulation practices between the USA and Germany. In Germany, we lean towards more robust construction, We uses insulation bricks that are approximately 30 cm (about 11.8 inches) wide and composed of around 70% air. When working with wood, we typically opt for multi-layer framing. In new constructions, we integrate insulation that is at least 10-20 cm (about 3.9-7.9 inches) thick, along with triple-pane glass windows.
Any offgrid housing tips in the eu? I'm thinking about a shipping container.
@@slavko321 Don't. They're awful for our climate and you will cook inside with the summer being crazy now.
Also, in Europe we use channels to pass the cables to the wall. I am sure it is in regulations here in Greece, but I remember it's on the whole EU as well.
@@nikolaskostakis I'm an electrician in France, we use electric sheath in the wall for cable, we don't drill into the stud to pass cable.
The sheath provide airflow to avoid fire risk, we don't compromise studs because we like our wall to stay up.
This would rot away fast in germany. There is no airflow for the wood and the wool traps moisture.
Awesome to see you kids learning important life skills while having fun. Good job
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1:30:19
You should really recrimp those really really tightly, best with the right tool, if you don't want to risk it burning your home down.
If it's even a bit loose, there will be heat developement over time, if it isn't gastight. Even it might seem fine now, it will get worse over the years.
By far the greatest video I have ever seen on the topic. You guys are pure inspiration on how easy and affordable it can be. I hope in the coming years more everyday items can be simplified into living small and off grid. Keep up the Amazing work!!!
After being so careful about using biodegradable wood and wool they roll out plastic and manufactured laminate on the floor.
I wonder if cotton can be used as insulation? They are in Georgia after all so there should be plenty around, and I dare say the scraps can be had for next to nothing. They might even pay you to cleanup and haul it away.
I agree with the roofer who says that sending the chimney through the wall is better in the long run.
The click-in flooring is really easy to use! My dad (52? M --muscular but not in shape anymore) and I (19 F --skinny and vaguely athletic) redid our kitchen floor using it; he did the cutting because he doesn't trust my tablesaw skills, but I did all the measuring and planning. It was super hard to start it on my own because I didn't weigh enough to keep everything in place for the first couple rows (afterwards the weight of the floor did more work and I could attach new pieces myself), and I wasn't quite muscular enough to hammer the sideways clicking part in alone, but working together we got it done!
(If you're reading this Dad, I love you and thank you for helping me learn DIY stuff, even if the dishwasher replacement was a total pain)
Separate stained glass hanging, then you can hang it in front of another window and it will look like the detail you want but is less permanent than a full installation 😊 plus then if you want to change up areas you can move it around
Well. So concise, so clear, anyone watching can easily determine what they can handle themselves and what they will need help doing. It was put together in such a comprehensive way that a person can feel confident that every need is addressed.
Tinyhouse with a Barn roof is my favorite and one big1 Poly-tent
to Harvest rainwater
Cool series!
Seems like you could mount the power board up high and push the battery under it to save a few square feet.
We wish we could! Unfortunately the cables connecting the board to the batteries won’t reach far enough. If we find a way to extend them, we will definitely do that!
Just make your own cables
Im blown away. Ive had ideas like this since I was a young Boy and it's really cool to see it come to fruition!
Owning some land and developing it just like this is my biggest goal in life. Aside from money the biggest thing stopping me is the skills required to do this stuff. What are some good ways to learn basic construction?
Start with a chicken coop or a small trailer / camper!
Look for a Community Recreation facility with Sharing Resource centre.. Our neighbourhood Community Centre runs evening courses, and for a fee, we can use the facility for building projects..
in order to clean the pond water and only having water full of bacteria you could create a basin with layers of charcoal, sand, gravel, rocks, bigger rocks. These will take the debree out of the water and clean it. But i would still recommend putting that water in the purifier to remove any unwanted critters that will make you sick. And also in order to get the water out of that basin you could add a tap at the bottom with another basin placed lower to collect the water.
I got this knowledge from primitive survival video's and there's some handy knowledge in those for if you wanna live off grid. you could learn to make your own pottery, tools, etc. altough it would be hard work, you would be able to live even more off grid.
Yeah that pond water was too brown
@@annatullison1482 that's because of the dirt and sand which would be picked up by those layers i talked about, and the bacteria (those critters) would be killed by the heat from the purifier.
This is so incredible. I'm having trouble with the cost though. It would be nice to get an actual sourcing list. I love the wool idea. I am 62 and I believe that the off gasing issue has been affecting my health for years.. Thank you for doing this video though.
You should probably keep the batteries outside in a separate structure in case it catches fire. don't forget the fuses!!
Great stuff! I’m an off grid tiny home van lifer! I’m in KennesawGA. Would love something like this!
And this confusing day and time when people can’t tell what a man or a woman is you have three young friends doing an impressive job and taking care of business and teaching other people, it can be done if you have the determination. This is a wonderful video.
20+ years off grid. Don't waste time and money on a tent. Get an older camper with working appliances to start in. Then you can transfer the stove, fridge, propane system. lights, water tank. shower stall, and cabinets to the shed/cabin and you are ready to go. It is still cheaper to build a cabin from scratch if you have basic skills and the time but a prebuilt shed can work. Then you can use that old camper for storage, work shop or even a chicken coop.
Methane capture produces very little fuel and most homesteads won't have a wood supply so you will probably need propane for cooking, heat and an OD water heater and a bigger solar power system if you need air conditioning. In low humidity an evaporative cooler is the best choice and low power consumption. 12 volt fridge and 12 volt pump. Small propane OD water heater like the Eccotemp L5. I use a 1.4Kw solar system and 800Ah of LIFEPO4 batteries and live off grid full time with that same system.
I first saw your home in a Lloyd Khan book years ago!!! I can’t tell you how cool it is to see you comment on our channel. All your tips are spot on, makes sense to us
@@acornlandlabs Thanks, I like your guys set up and appeal to a younger audience. Keep up the good work.
I'm Kiwi and I'm watching this Lol
love the work.
Praying for Barbers dad to overcome cancer. Thank you for asking us to pray forvhim one more reason I love your channel...your heart is so good. I'm sure among your followers there were more than 2 who came together in prayer that POWER for Harber's daddy! God bless.
Thank you for taking time out of your days to video for us. I enjoy your videos so much. Especially the ones when you burn piles. I love camp fires, fireplace fires, bon fires, and piles of fires.
The best part in this is you got the the stuff to go off grid when the electricity goes out
I hope you put this tent on a good foundation and of course not directly on the ground!
Good to know about gutters harvesting water NOT from asphalt roofs!
Home biogas is awesome
We agree! It’s such an amazing system to produce cooking fuel and liquid fertilizer
I desperately want to do this when I am in my 20s. I’m gonna be saving up.
This could be one of the best UA-cam videos I have ever watched.
Love videos like this. Thank you. You might look into a RAM pump to draw water from the pond. No electricity, far cheaper. Just won’t work on very steep grades. You’re not steep at all.
I am really enjoying your videos! Very proud of your organic eco friendly point of view and respect for our planet and the future of your children as well as your own health! I live in a 40' shipping container and love the tiny house/off grid style of living. Congratulations Guys.👏❤️
Get these boys an education grant! Great job guys! Sustainable living is realistic.
Powers thst be don't want us learning about these things They want us in the Agenda 2030 program under the guise of " sustainability ".
My favorite Easter Egg was the wooden shoe drawn on the wood pusher you used! I found that a splendid insight into another of your interests.
You make this look so incredibly easy. Wow. I'm so glad I found your channel
Awesome awesome awesome guys, love the build. I see this in my future. No project was too big or scary for y'all to take on with good explanation. That's great to see
Awesome video, the battery and the stove take away space from the micro cabin , the cabin needs an attached storage building.. nice build
This was an amazing video with very useful information. Thanks for sharing this knowledge keep up the good work.
I watched the entire video and the only thing I can think is that it's such a blessing and so much fun to be young, rich and American. God bless
We’re young and American! We’re not rich though. Very middle class here. Blessed and rich with family and friends.
i use woodstove for 20 years and we leave longer pipe inside to radiate more warmth,everyone i know they do the same,and we never had problems with smoke coming in
For example you can take (blue color) used CD/DVD and some conductive strips to make your own solar panels. Just lay down the conductive strips about 2-3 millimeters separation and lay plastic laminate over it. Must be sure laminate is conductive of visual light spectrum.
Link?
I found my flooring at a habitat for humanity. This is another place to look for flooring and other stuff that you may need to finish your home
You could add a Big Berkey for excellent water without electricity. It is great for off grid.
Just wanted to point out you use wool for the insulation that you most likely won't come into contact with, but then used LVP instead of a natural hardwood floor. LVP has off-gassing as well.
Love it. Keep it coming. Need more of this. Hella more.
"Won't you be my neighbor?" 😂❤ Mr Rogers
Fyi, did you already have the land? How much was that?
How did you afford all this, save up? Etc. Awesome video! Thanks for ideas for the greenhouse, offgassing and toilet. Wonderful tips while we build our earthship!
I really enjoyed this thanks for the video
I like the slippin' off of the shoe when you get in & out of the tent!
Well done. Your project was awesome, and I am sure your helpers learned from it as I have
Well that's awesome guys , I guess you know it's all temporary and will only last maybe 2 winters , . But it's a great experience and lesson learning what structures will be lasting and where to situate them etc.
Wow, what an incredible one-stop-shop video of valuable How-To instruction and demonstration. Start to Finish, all costs plainly displayed. Great video, guys. And the dad-joke puns were a bonus! lol!
I was surprised you didn't put plastic sheeting on both sides of the insulation, especially on the ceiling to protect against condensation on the underside of the roof.
Y'all should totally produce a Solar punk version of Mr. Rodgers! Start teaching the next generation young!
Love that idea! It’s a path to freedom, financially and ecologically
The methane digester is the kind of clean energy i like!
40:49 Wool Insulation ✊🏼 Preach brother!
This was great loved watching this thankyou and congratulations 🎉🎉🎉
Thanks so much 😊
This is so awesome , can't wait to read you're book and set up my off the grid life
How sustainable is this plug and play little gadget lifestyle really? Theres no way most of this stuff will last
Very
It’s not
Getting mixed messages here
This is awesome. You guys rocked it!! One question though, are you all going to build an outside shower?
From what ive seen of hemp insulation, its crazy how fire proof it is. Also I think the reason people use fiberglass insulation is because of it not being flammable like wool is, assuming its not treated with a fire retardant chemical.
Goofy mark rober music.
Remove a few rows of flooring and mix match the two colors make it a feature
This was a very informational video I learned a lot that I didn’t know! Thank you for the great content ! And I also work at schutz containers the place that makes the ibc totes y’all used and that was so cool seeing y’all use them!
Excellent video! There’s an outlet at the bottom of the IBC tote.
on the wool insulation, would I be right to think the lanolin in the wool will naturally repel fire, I think so, was also thinking for homesteaders sheep farms probably have unsellable wool that could be bought cheaply or maybe cost free
You guys are brilliant...focused..
kind...innovative... i dont know...just so proud of you and dont even know you. ...you inspire me to like humans again, well some of them😅... hope for our FUTURE...thank you!!! and bless you on your adventures!!!
Love your video. It's really fun to watch, knowledgeable, inspiring and wow! full detailed too. Not many near to 2 hours videos that I watched, yours is a must watch. This video should be share. Just subscribe.
Ok can't be wait to see this❤
Man, this is so cool and awesome. Started quick and easy.
You’re so smart!!!! Loving the tips I get from ya.
All yall need now is some bee hives and add some fish to the pond..excellence job guys u literally built everything i dreamed up in my head and my plans for when i can finally afford to buy some land😊
Honestly if you had had both flooring the whole time and staggered it back and forth the entire time it would definitely look purposeful and even design snobs would love it 😂 Tbf it would look really good in my opinion
Though, I understandable the many mistakes done out of experience, the biggest and most dangerous one is putting all solar panel system inside the one room house and a wooden house! That's crazy! Just think that many beginners will copy that insane idea
I definitely need that book!
Also my ocd is wishing that solar power board was mounted hight up the wall so the batter box could be pushed underneath it and flush against the wall to make better use of space
Awesome content, loving the video.
Glad you enjoyed it! We hope it helps others escape the rat race and build freedom :)
You may be interested in looking into the Loveable Loo and the Humanure Handbook!
This channel is so underatted
Best video I’ve seen! So educational all in one!
I hope you staked that greenhouse down really, really good. One straight line wind and no more greenhouse.
This channel is so sick 🤘
Germany wants to make sure their citizens do not suffer from the cold!😊
Awesome, thank you for sharing.👍
a dollar for each watt?!! 😳 I´m in Spain,and here you can get a 500w panel for around 100/140 euros...check if you can get them sent overseas and you can build a solar farm for a fraction of the cost😜 nice build guys💪🖤🤟
Thank you so much for this video
You are so welcome!
About the insulation i think yes it shouldn't be toxic but on the other hand its bio degradable so you can easily get a really nasty mold growing in there definitely prevent that
bro i live in the uk and soon as i see the spray foam i just wanted to reach out and say NOOOOO everyone here now needs a new roof because the spray foam makes the wood rot but the video is still a win 1000%
Would a yurt be better than the tent? The wooden structure and space, and stability with a center fireplace
That flooring and partial board won’t go back to earth but as yal show it’s highly recyclable. Great video . Crash coarse.
my left ear loved this.
...I think it might just be your headphones