I don't comment on your videos often, but I just had to tell you that you guys are rocking it! Don't let anyone's comments make you feel rushed. Enjoy the process. Enjoy the journey. My goal is to go the debt free route like you did in the next couple of years and seeing how you're picking and choosing your projects in a sensible, workable fashion is all very valuable. Ben, I love your compost system. That seems so very efficient. I can't wait to get my own chickens so I can put them to work for me. In the meantime I'll have to snag some coop bedding from some friends that have a coop to get my pile going quicker. Meg, I can't get over how quickly your garden is progressing given the time frame in which you planted! It took several months here in CT for my suburban homestead garden to start producing what you have already. Simply amazing. The growing season there is one more thing that's drawing me to your area of the Carolinas not to mention all the cool homesteaders that are building a community out there. ;-) I'm looking forward to seeing you guys at HOA! Enjoy your new property and enjoy the process. It will all unfold in due time. - All the best. ~ Theresa
When we bought our old house on 3 1/2 acres, it had a cellar.. In the cellar is the electrical hook ups for the water well as well as the pressure tank. We have been here for 27 winters and never had a frozen water line. I frequently say thank you to the elderly gentleman and his wife who built this place.( They have been gone, for many years, to heaven!) We have been down to 8°, but usually 14° is about as low as we get. This is the first time I have not had to buy and install heat tapes on water lines. God will look after you this winter. He loves you.
Meg and Ben...Am 80ish retired prof and former urban gardener. Managed to meet most of our vegetable and fruit needs for over 25 years. Came a crossed your channel a few weeks ago and fell in love with both of you. Am enjoying your journey. God bless the six of you.
It gets done when it gets done, that's what I would tell people. You guys are living YOUR DREAM, and mine too 😀, the whole idea is to reduce stress and love what you are doing. I'm sure you're not, but don't stress about other peoples expectations and keep loving the life and HOMEstead you are building. It's an absolute inspiration and joy to watch you beautiful people 😀
There's no need to apologize for the time it's taking you to settle in.You've done an amazing job so far.Anyone who criticizes you for this is clueless!
You two are so precious!! I applaud your PATIENCE in the process of living debt free and homesteading and healing your lives! Patience is a muscle that's only increased by exercise. Blessings on your endeavor. :)
It is so great that you do fire Fridays. Traditions are helping your boys build great memories. Glad to hear you are enjoying life in your time and not on everyone else's schedule.
What?? I don't know how other people view things but for me I am sitting here amazed at what you two have accomplished in such a short time. I don't know how anyone can say it is taking you too long to complete anything. Wow! When you first broke ground for your fall planting I thought it would never make it before winter. Fantastic job. you two, and I mean that whole heartedly. Forget the critics and just take a look around and then pat each other on the back and say "Well done!". While I am at it, I have to comment on your children. Again, wow, they are so well behaved, respectful of you and cute as buttons. If I were you I would be over the moon at what you have accomplished. Soak it in!!!
You all are getting more done than people realize. All the help you give willingly to others will come back to you 10 fold. You guys rock and keep on rocking.
Let me just say this... I've been following you for a while now and I see so many beautiful facets of your personalities. I see beauty, grace, super kindness, humbleness, stewardship, patience, honesty, genius, resourcefulness, etc., but above all I see LOVE... Therefore I Say Amazing Beautiful Blessings Are Coming Your Way In Return For So Many Reasons That I Can't Even Say! I pray for you guys everyday, and I'd like to ask you God in addition to my daily prayer requests for the Hollars, Pour Out Your Blessings To Major Overflowing For Them As They Start Their Fall Repairs To Their Forever Homestead! In Jesus Name I Ask, AMEN! GOD IS SO VERY GOOD!😊❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Just a tip before you start putting up the siding, paint it. You can use a roller for deep texture, or spray them. It is much faster and you can just caulk and paint the joints after it is on. It will look like you got a lot more work done faster plus there is less time on ladders.
Don't offer help or he'll tell you that you assume it wasn't already done, like when I pointed out his 'help' installed a window then installed wood around it, obviously to hold it in? Instead of using caulking and then flashing, as the flashing goes far beyond the wood strips. Guess I bruised his lil ego. I was actually even going to offer to fly out and help, but there I go assuming again ... that they'd want help. Shrug.
@@micpern872 Sounds like your ego is a bit bruised too because someone didn't fall over themselves to accept your advice. Unfortunately the way many people offer their suggestions here it sounds rather insulting like they think the job is being done wrong, and quite frankly if I took the time out of my day to put up videos about what I'm doing, the last thing I would want to read is a bunch of messages about how many things I did wrong, or how someone got their nose out of joint because I didn't follow their advice.
@@micpern872 Bit of an over the top reaction there if you're trying to claim your ego isn't bruised though isn't it? (This is also your term not mine, I was just quoting you in my first message.) I'm not stalking old RUclips posts, it just takes me a while to catch up with videos because I don't spend all day here and your comment came up near the top. I'm a bit surprised that you would write a comment and then, as you put it, "get your panties in a bunch" when someone replies to it. It sounds like you have bigger issues if you fly off the handle when you get a little criticism so if you do avoid this channel it's probably for the best, for all of us.
You guys are awesome! My jaws are always sore from watching your videos because I'm smiling the entire time. Do your thing at your pace. Ben you did awesome at the butchering.
The two of you are so mature in your outlook concerning being debt free and taking your time and being aware of each other and your relationship. GOOD FOR YOU !!!
Absolutely gorgeous produce coming along in your garden and on your property! There will be So much bounty in the years to come! You all are doing great and the fact that you set aside your own projects to help others is a testimony to how steadfast your homestead will be! God bless and thanks for letting us be part❤️
You need to do all your work in your time and at your own pace. Stay strong and get your supplies with cash to stay as debt free as possible. I admire you 🦋💜
wow, i can't believe your garden. that must be great compost. congratulations. I live outside of Richmond va, and I'm luckky i got some cucumbers and whoopi 3 tomatoes what a disaster rain rain rain most of the growing seasson
@@nancyhaley6893 Know what you mean Nancy....I live in the Richmond area also and managed to get about 3 pounds of yellow gold potatoes the crows ate everything else. The rain was something this year I was thinking I was going to sprout gills.
Hey this is the reason we moved to Idaho many years ago now as in 1981....My husband had a construction business and was second generation at it..He was operating a backhoe as a little child for his daddy.. He can't take the heat anymore for a long time.. Me either.. so in that regard we are on the same page.. We just had our 50th wedding anniversary yesterday.. I made zucchini bars and he dispatched six young roosters and I fried them up.. That was the usual kind of day.. Today football is in the background and he is cleaning our wood stove...You are smart the both of you and Ben you will definitely begin to do it all your way.. And Meg too. In the meantime enjoy every minute of your time... It is a gift..
It is obvious you have given this lifestyle a lot of thought. You have established your priorities and are being true to yourselves. Bravo! With patience everything will come together and you will have a homestead you are proud of and that will sustain your family. I can't tell you how much I admire your dedication and hard work. And I am so glad you have the Rhodes in your life. What better role model? Keep up the good work AND your videos, which I love!
No rush from any of us!! We are just loving the journey. I pray for many blessings for your land and family!!! Thank you for sharing your journey with us all.
I love that! It’s just building HOME! So pure and so honest. Too many are building a house with all the bling. Better to build a HOME with lots of love ! Great video ! Thank Meg and Ben. Awesome! 👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️ 🔨 🏡 ❤️👍
Love that...’It’s about building a home!!!” I applaud the both of you for sharing that attitude. It will teach your children to have that same value of what a true gift having a home instead of just a house will be and how it will add to every other aspect of your lives. It is what surprises me the most about man’s misunderstanding of the value of owning real estate. It’s what you do with your “talents” that transforms the “land” into “the fruits of your labor,” be they those you can can or those you can watch grow into strong individuals or trees. The original provider of the land used its cultivation often as “food for thought.”
Meg, you guys will do fine living another winter in your travel home.. Don't rush your remodel on your all's trailer home.. Rushing tends to lead to mistakes that you don't recognize until it's too late to fix them.. So, you and Ben take your time with your home.. It will be beautiful when you guys are finished with it.. And in the end, you both will be grateful that you just took your time.. May God continue to bless and keep you both and your sweet boys..
There is a truth in construction. You can do it fast to meet a dead line or you can do it correctly and not have to redo it later. You just keep on doing it correctly. Life has a way of changing your plans and goals. You are doing a great job.
Ben I feel your pain. Got heatstroke in France years ago and lost a few days out of my life. Can't stand to be out in the heat now. Meg a little tip........take your clothes pegs off the line everytime you use them and into a dry place. If you leave them out in all weathers they'll eventually get dirty and leave marks on your clothes and you'll have to keep replacing them. I've had mine at least 10 years and they're still good as new. The garden is looking great, beautiful door and your future is looking bright.
For my clothespins I use a 3 pocket "waitress apron" tied around my waist. It's similar to a nail bag, which also works. The clothes pins stay right with me as I hang clothes and I drop the pins into the pockets as I take the clothes off the line.
Hey, if you are happy with the progress, who are we to say "Hurry up!"?? Y'all are doing great..You have a garden, you have cleared so much of the overgrowth.. There's A LOT do to and you have been doing it..be proud of all the progress you have made..and maybe not being able to financially do this all at once is a blessing.. because you'd likely burn out quick..This allows you to "eat the elephant", one 'tiny' bite at a time..Good job y'all. 👍👍
You guys are amazing ! Ben you are so sweet and a amazing person! The way you helped out with the pigs ! Bravo my friends ! Meg you are terrific and beautiful! Adore and love your hustle ! The garden looks amazing for how late you planted ! Hugs and love from my family to yours ! Keep rocking it !
Being debt free is better than buying on credit. Doing your home at your pace, and paying as you go along and in your time is the best method for you and also gives less stress. Rome was not built in a day, and you guys are doing so well in the short time you have been on your property. Enjoy each day. My dad taught me a valuable lesson, I have moved to different countries a few times, and the weather used to get me, he said 'when you get up in the morning and you open your curtains, what ever weather is out there and what you have to do in that day, that is how it is for that day, take it in your stride'. I am thinking the same for you guys with your building and your work for each day. Do not let comments from people on your blog make you feel you are not doing enough or going fast enough, they do not see how much work you put in a day, also looking after the home, family and schooling in between. I love your videos and enjoy your journey with you, you are a lovely family, keep strong. Have a great day.
You keep saying you're not a "how to" channel. For not being one of those I have learned an enormous amount from your channel! Thank you for sharing so much knowledge with us! 😊
You two look at each other the way spouses should, well done. You have so much going on, it’s good for men.. and wemon, to be busy doing good things for their eternal families. Also I know what it’s like to choose to live sober, well done my brother, well done. It’s a real treat to watch your young family grow and prosper. Reminds my wife and myself of our younger years. Thanks for being willing to share your fun trials with us, you are a real treat.. much love and prayers for you and your family.
I am growing to love you guys; started watching after the Rhodes mentioned you in one of the Vlogs. We entered our house without power, water no tiles, windows without glass; just got too tired of paying rent and building someone else's life; Seven years later we have our home built at our own pace two more kids and a great place to be. You will make it! Look back and say this was the right but hard decision!
I've been fixing up my fixer-upper for most of the last 2 decades! The people who are asking why things aren't done have not tried to fix things with limited funds. As you say, you do it as you have the money for it, and sometimes that just takes a little while. And you're doing things yourself! Always better...it'll be beautiful whenever it gets done. That door is awesome!
I am so happy about your door is in. Y’all are the best. Good luck on your sobriety. You can do it Ben. You have an amazing wife and children and subscribers that are here for you.
Your so blessed to have a lovely home on wheels for your family during construction of your new home.. Your doing a fantastic job, and it is so exciting to watch your videos and see your journey. Great information on the compost, thanks for sharing. God bless
One more month I’ll be moving from California to there. I’ll be up little higher with the snow. Going be getting back into my gardening and chicken again. Love the compost idea.
Having a hay day! 😂😂😂😂😂. And yes, you will be ok this winter. I really didn’t think your progress was slow. I think it’s just right for you. Love the debt free life! SO happy for y’all❤️❤️❤️. God bless y’all’s home😊
Building debt free is such a powerful tool. We were in our early 50s when we started building our homestead in the high desert of northern Arizona 15 years ago. A car accident forced us to take a home equity line of credit to pay medical bills - but we had the equity that allowed us to avoid absolute financial catastrophe. We did more than 95% of the work ourselves, so we understand how long it takes to (re)build a place. We lived in an RV for two years in our place while built. You already have the experience of living in the area in winter, which is a huge deal. Good luck. Have a fantastic and productive weekend.
It was so good to see you back on your property and making it happen ! Yes it differently takes time . We enjoy your the journey! Thanks for the information on the compost !
The door is gorgeous ya all!!! I have a modular on 10 acres in the country and I dumped the ugly vinyl skirting and skirted mine with old galvanized metal from old barn and I LOVE IT! The look is perfect especially because I love old vintage rusty country stuff. There’s a lot of diy skirting ideas out there. You have all winter to work on the inside, enjoy it and make it how you want it to be....that’s what life is about, everything comes full circle in the end. ❤️
Hay ya'll, Happy Fire Friday from Cajun Country!! So glad everyone is home safe and happy! Have a great and blessed evening, hugs and loves all around! :)
One hour after posting and there's over 5 thousand views! I love keeping up with your 'stupid excited ' selves! Thanks for the motivation and the inspiration! Keep planting, keep loving and living!
We are getting to our goal slowly trying to get debt free. We are taking a project at a time and feeling the blessing of each step. You are doing an awesome job.Praise God, Live your life, and enjoy the projects. ❤
Love the videos. So much info. Watched it twice. Thanks for the tips on hot composting. You mentioned skirting your trailer for winter. Friend of mine, who has trailer in the wilds, used straw bails, wrapped in plastic, so that come spring, he turned it into a base for his compost. He said that with the cold and snow loads on the bales allowed the straw to slowly heat up for a good spring compost. Add in his chicken and horse poo, taa-daa, garden dirt. Oh and am loving that front door. Spiffy!
You guys are kicking butt! Garden doing well, house coming along, chickens working. Keep up the good work! You will be in the house sooner than you think. Don't worry about the complainers, just enjoy the journey and keep plugging away at it.
I have been debt free for 24 years. It's amazing, wait until everything is done and you will feel this freedom that you have never felt before. I don't have to work or worry about bills. I wish everyone could feel this way. You 2 are amazing, love watching your videos. Keep up the beautiful job.💜
oooohhhh awesomeness! we can comment again. this makes me so happy! Excellent job Ben on the hog harvest, well done! You guys are the best neighbors a person could have. Your hard work is inspirational!
Right on! You have made enormous progress in SO MANY different areas. It's coming along so well. Garden is producing. Love fire fridays too. Chickens fix everything.... I just loved that saying.🐣 GOD BLESS
""Hay Day!" Meg, we're cut from the same cloth. Every time someone asked me about a horse or cow with a snotty nose, I tell them that they have "Hay Fever!" LOL! And Ben, you were a champ hanging in with Rhodes to the final hour of the big animals harvesting. :)
Hi Ben and meg I LOVE the door I know once the home is finish it's gonna be beautiful the children enjoy the land more space let them help more also they're home LOVE your show God bless y'all great job Ben take care
Great to see you beautiful people again! It looks like ya'll are doing great, you have a very nice homestead in the beautiful state of North Carolina and you have each other! Godspeed!!!
We run a ranch and do gardening and chickens, as well. The fact that you can film anything is really doing something! Great job, y’all. Enjoy your family and the whole process. ❤️
Thank you Ben, you are a great friend to the Rhodes. They could not complete some jobs without good friends. I want to say I admire you and the work you do helping others.. God Bless you real well!
I felt the same about my red wigglers as you do about the compost factory; I get it. Thank you both very much for carving out time for the Rhode's; the N.C. homesteader community continues to amaze me. Happy weekend ;)
Our horses are in a dry lot over the winter, and the entire winter's manure and spoiled hay are just piled up -- about 5 feet high and 12 feet around -- and let sit and decompose. After about two years the pile will be down to a foot or less tall, and will be sweet smelling black crumbly dirt. Zero work other than making the pile. As for things not being done before winter -- we finally got in our house (my son and I built it from ground up) in November. We were living in a 10' x 12' shed until then. We had a great wood stove in the house so all was well -- even tough it wasn't insulated fully yet. You'll do fine, and you'r family will be stronger in the end. Our daughter still brings up all of the 'cool' stuff she did that year like showering outdoors all the way into November! Good luck guys, and be very careful of the heat. I had heat stroke while chainsawing a trail back in the day, and heat effects me way more than it used to since then. Have a great day and stay safe!
My husband has had a heat stroke. Once you have had one you are more likely to have another. You have to always be on guard. Take it one day at a time. Y'all are doing great!
Lovely door, great garden, it’s all coming together really well. Windows too... wooo hooo. You’ll be fine if you don’t get it all done this year, things have a habit of working out, especially with family, friends, love and happiness.
Gosh, Kids you (u two) are my very favorite couple on u tube. I just adore you both for so many reasions. You have made a promise to each other then flowing on to the boys.THE PROMISE, you realized you were having problems, so you TALKED and made a plan to repair those hurts and misunderstand s,. Also I admire even with your life in a trailer 🤗 with 4 did you hear I said 4 boys, still you arent sharp or mean , rough with thier noises and whatever boys mess-up. I'm so proud of BOTH of you for your inner strength s. Your goal of being debit free is going to make those children appreciate you, and they know they are loved. I feel like your mom,I have. Such Hope's for your family. So fondly, mrsjob
Ok first off, big fan of your homestead, family dynamic and antics. Thank you for sharing your composting process. I watched you video a few timed and feel like a lightbuld went on. And now it seems so easy. Thank you❤🌻💩
Oh Yeah! Its looking great y'all. We have finally found Our forever home, set to close in mid October, such a God thing, we scooped this house before it even hit the market! Peace be with you all, and rest, too. ( its 3 acres plus house, So... I might be able to have chickens, too...🌻)
I saw the video with FitFarmer when he was at the Seed seminar you went to. He is one heck of a guy. I was so impressed...no wonder he came to help you...it's the kind of man he is. He has a wonderful family...just like you!
We bought a new mobile home 25 years ago and had heat tape put on. As long as we remember to turn it on, it works great!! Never had a plumbing issue. 1 year we forgot and our plumbing froze up and had a big problem. We have yet to replace the heat tape it's lasted this long. Great stuff
It's all about the journey! Your journey has been beautiful to watch and will continue to be so. Last night in Phoenix AZ I was almost cold! We drove our jeep to our daughters soccer game with the top off and the ac on and on the way home I was "almost" cold! It was amazing! I love Fall!!!
Great job you guys!! Y’all have came such a long ways in a short time that y’all have been there! We have always done thing as we can! We have been here on our place for about 22 years and have raised eight kids. There will always be thing to do. Love you guys and love watching your journey!
Love your composting method. Similar to mine. I do deep bedding in the coop and run but only clean it out twice a year. In the fall I put it directly on the garden beds to sit through the winter. I do back to eden/no dig method. In the spring I put it in the compost bin to finish off. I am in awe at how much you have gotten done with the garden! The fire pit is so awesome.
Beautiful front door! Thanks for the view of your garden..it is looking great. Also thanks for your compost tips. Keep up the good work..steady and good, it will get done. And no debt!
Your hard work is showing. Your place is so nice! The planes always have bugs. Glad you are feeling better. Your compost pile is so nice. It will get dark. Love the ladies 🐔 We are about to get chickens. We have had them before so very excited. I’m going to tell my daughter Andrea Hollar about you channel. She will enjoy it. She and her roommate do a city garden. I hope one day they will move to the country where we are but they have a really nice garden in the city. They are allowed 4 chickens in the city. So I hope they get them. Then I would have grandchickens. Lol. I am disabled so I can’t be in this heat either. Just take it slow and anything you need will find a way to you without going into debt for it. It’s like the Angels just bring it to you. Take care, Leslye
You be you and I'll watch at your speed. We do family friday, Saturday and sundays. Bump and grind the other four days. Lov the fire pit. It brings a smile to my face watching you guys enjoying it.
You’re moving forward ,how fast isn’t the point! I’m glad you’re not putting the pressure of a deadline on yourself...With homesteading you will never be finished,there’s always going to be something that needs to be done, so as long as your making progress , even the tiniest little bit, enjoy the victory! You will teach your children by example how to enjoy small victories and how to cope with disappointment and to. Take that instant gratification mindset from them! You’re taking that Poison out of their mindset ,it’s an amazing gift! Keep up the good work and great parenting!
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I don't comment on your videos often, but I just had to tell you that you guys are rocking it! Don't let anyone's comments make you feel rushed. Enjoy the process. Enjoy the journey. My goal is to go the debt free route like you did in the next couple of years and seeing how you're picking and choosing your projects in a sensible, workable fashion is all very valuable. Ben, I love your compost system. That seems so very efficient. I can't wait to get my own chickens so I can put them to work for me. In the meantime I'll have to snag some coop bedding from some friends that have a coop to get my pile going quicker. Meg, I can't get over how quickly your garden is progressing given the time frame in which you planted! It took several months here in CT for my suburban homestead garden to start producing what you have already. Simply amazing. The growing season there is one more thing that's drawing me to your area of the Carolinas not to mention all the cool homesteaders that are building a community out there. ;-) I'm looking forward to seeing you guys at HOA! Enjoy your new property and enjoy the process. It will all unfold in due time. - All the best. ~ Theresa
When we bought our old house on 3 1/2 acres, it had a cellar.. In the cellar is the electrical hook ups for the water well as well as the pressure tank. We have been here for 27 winters and never had a frozen water line. I frequently say thank you to the elderly gentleman and his wife who built this place.( They have been gone, for many years, to heaven!) We have been down to 8°, but usually 14° is about as low as we get. This is the first time I have not had to buy and install heat tapes on water lines.
God will look after you this winter. He loves you.
Meg and Ben...Am 80ish retired prof and former urban gardener. Managed to meet most of our vegetable and fruit needs for over 25 years. Came a crossed your channel a few weeks ago and fell in love with both of you. Am enjoying your journey. God bless the six of you.
It gets done when it gets done, that's what I would tell people. You guys are living YOUR DREAM, and mine too 😀, the whole idea is to reduce stress and love what you are doing. I'm sure you're not, but don't stress about other peoples expectations and keep loving the life and HOMEstead you are building. It's an absolute inspiration and joy to watch you beautiful people 😀
Your attitudes toward your life’s journey is amazing and refreshing! Pace yourselves is a key to healthy lifestyle
You guys are amazing. So much love shows. Please , from an old lady, DONT loose that. May God bless all of you.
The door is beautiful! I applaud your debt-free determination!
In the heat we are experiencing in summer 2022, it’s inspiring to rewatch your journey.
There's no need to apologize for the time it's taking you to settle in.You've done an amazing job so far.Anyone who criticizes you for this is clueless!
I applaud your commitment to being debt free!!!!!
You two are so precious!! I applaud your PATIENCE in the process of living debt free and homesteading and healing your lives! Patience is a muscle that's only increased by exercise. Blessings on your endeavor. :)
I just love yall and what you're doing. Take your time. No rush. It will come. It's your land, your place and you're making it yours.
It is so great that you do fire Fridays. Traditions are helping your boys build great memories. Glad to hear you are enjoying life in your time and not on everyone else's schedule.
What?? I don't know how other people view things but for me I am sitting here amazed at what you two have accomplished in such a short time. I don't know how anyone can say it is taking you too long to complete anything. Wow! When you first broke ground for your fall planting I thought it would never make it before winter. Fantastic job. you two, and I mean that whole heartedly. Forget the critics and just take a look around and then pat each other on the back and say "Well done!". While I am at it, I have to comment on your children. Again, wow, they are so well behaved, respectful of you and cute as buttons. If I were you I would be over the moon at what you have accomplished. Soak it in!!!
You all are getting more done than people realize. All the help you give willingly to others will come back to you 10 fold. You guys rock and keep on rocking.
As late as you planted, it’s great to see how nice the garden grew! I love your debt-free choice. Lots of soap!!
Jeanne L when they had planted there was still plenty of time. NC tends to hold onto summer far longer than expected.
Christine Natvig way too long this year lol.
Let me just say this... I've been following you for a while now and I see so many beautiful facets of your personalities. I see beauty, grace, super kindness, humbleness, stewardship, patience, honesty, genius, resourcefulness, etc., but above all I see LOVE... Therefore I Say Amazing Beautiful Blessings Are Coming Your Way In Return For So Many Reasons That I Can't Even Say! I pray for you guys everyday, and I'd like to ask you God in addition to my daily prayer requests for the Hollars, Pour Out Your Blessings To Major Overflowing For Them As They Start Their Fall Repairs To Their Forever Homestead! In Jesus Name I Ask, AMEN! GOD IS SO VERY GOOD!😊❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Just a tip before you start putting up the siding, paint it. You can use a roller for deep texture, or spray them. It is much faster and you can just caulk and paint the joints after it is on. It will look like you got a lot more work done faster plus there is less time on ladders.
We did it that way on two of our projects. WORKS WONDERFUL!!
Don't offer help or he'll tell you that you assume it wasn't already done, like when I pointed out his 'help' installed a window then installed wood around it, obviously to hold it in? Instead of using caulking and then flashing, as the flashing goes far beyond the wood strips. Guess I bruised his lil ego. I was actually even going to offer to fly out and help, but there I go assuming again ... that they'd want help. Shrug.
@@micpern872 Sounds like your ego is a bit bruised too because someone didn't fall over themselves to accept your advice. Unfortunately the way many people offer their suggestions here it sounds rather insulting like they think the job is being done wrong, and quite frankly if I took the time out of my day to put up videos about what I'm doing, the last thing I would want to read is a bunch of messages about how many things I did wrong, or how someone got their nose out of joint because I didn't follow their advice.
@@micpern872 Bit of an over the top reaction there if you're trying to claim your ego isn't bruised though isn't it? (This is also your term not mine, I was just quoting you in my first message.) I'm not stalking old RUclips posts, it just takes me a while to catch up with videos because I don't spend all day here and your comment came up near the top. I'm a bit surprised that you would write a comment and then, as you put it, "get your panties in a bunch" when someone replies to it. It sounds like you have bigger issues if you fly off the handle when you get a little criticism so if you do avoid this channel it's probably for the best, for all of us.
Ben you are a wealthy man, you have a beautiful wife ,kids and a beautiful farm. You my Man have it made.. god speed
Right on. I always tell people, wealth is not in the amount of money or toys you have but in family and nature.
Both are right on. Life is good when you stop to breath in.
You are inspiring many
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Awwww I just love how Meg looks at Ben with so much love... Precious... You guys rock 😊😍😎
You guys are awesome! My jaws are always sore from watching your videos because I'm smiling the entire time. Do your thing at your pace. Ben you did awesome at the butchering.
You’re doing just fine. Don’t be concerned with most of the comments. God bless you and all you do.
*Happy Fall! Many Blessings! 🍁🍁*
The two of you are so mature in your outlook concerning being debt free and taking your time and being aware of each other and your relationship. GOOD FOR YOU !!!
Absolutely gorgeous produce coming along in your garden and on your property! There will be So much bounty in the years to come! You all are doing great and the fact that you set aside your own projects to help others is a testimony to how steadfast your homestead will be! God bless and thanks for letting us be part❤️
So true Elizabeth, they are very giving of their time for others and it has been returned in true fashion by the homesteading community.
You need to do all your work in your time and at your own pace. Stay strong and get your supplies with cash to stay as debt free as possible. I admire you 🦋💜
Garden is beautiful! Meg, you were right. Just Plant. Ben, you did a great job at Justin's. Bless.❤
wow, i can't believe your garden. that must be great compost. congratulations. I live outside of Richmond va, and I'm luckky i got some cucumbers and whoopi 3 tomatoes what a disaster rain rain rain most of the growing seasson
@@nancyhaley6893 Know what you mean Nancy....I live in the Richmond area also and managed to get about 3 pounds of yellow gold potatoes the crows ate everything else. The rain was something this year I was thinking I was going to sprout gills.
Being debt free is better than any luxury imaginable! Keep on keepin’ on!
Hey this is the reason we moved to Idaho many years ago now as in 1981....My husband had a construction business and was second generation at it..He was operating a backhoe as a little child for his daddy.. He can't take the heat anymore for a long time.. Me either.. so in that regard we are on the same page.. We just had our 50th wedding anniversary yesterday.. I made zucchini bars and he dispatched six young roosters and I fried them up.. That was the usual kind of day.. Today football is in the background and he is cleaning our wood stove...You are smart the both of you and Ben you will definitely begin to do it all your way.. And Meg too. In the meantime enjoy every minute of your time... It is a gift..
The front door is beautiful - great choice. You’re windows will make an amazing difference. Looking forward to seeing them.
It is obvious you have given this lifestyle a lot of thought. You have established your priorities and are being true to yourselves. Bravo! With patience everything will come together and you will have a homestead you are proud of and that will sustain your family. I can't tell you how much I admire your dedication and hard work. And I am so glad you have the Rhodes in your life. What better role model? Keep up the good work AND your videos, which I love!
No rush from any of us!! We are just loving the journey. I pray for many blessings for your land and family!!! Thank you for sharing your journey with us all.
I love that! It’s just building HOME! So pure and so honest. Too many are building a house with all the bling. Better to build a HOME with lots of love ! Great video ! Thank Meg and Ben. Awesome! 👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️ 🔨 🏡 ❤️👍
Love that...’It’s about building a home!!!” I applaud the both of you for sharing that attitude. It will teach your children to have that same value of what a true gift having a home instead of just a house will be and how it will add to every other aspect of your lives. It is what surprises me the most about man’s misunderstanding of the value of owning real estate. It’s what you do with your “talents” that transforms the “land” into “the fruits of your labor,” be they those you can can or those you can watch grow into strong individuals or trees. The original provider of the land used its cultivation often as “food for thought.”
Meg, you guys will do fine living another winter in your travel home.. Don't rush your remodel on your all's trailer home.. Rushing tends to lead to mistakes that you don't recognize until it's too late to fix them.. So, you and Ben take your time with your home.. It will be beautiful when you guys are finished with it.. And in the end, you both will be grateful that you just took your time.. May God continue to bless and keep you both and your sweet boys..
Your garden is doing great! There’s nothing better than making your own compost! It’s so rewarding!
Everything that is worth waiting for takes time. Your place is going to be beautiful all in time.
So friggin glad that the comments are back
The commitment to the land is wonderful...it will pay you back many times over for the nourishment you are providing. Have a Blessed day.
There is a truth in construction. You can do it fast to meet a dead line or you can do it correctly and not have to redo it later. You just keep on doing it correctly. Life has a way of changing your plans and goals. You are doing a great job.
It took me and my wife 3 years to restore our house. And that was because we wanted to stay debt free.
U guys are doing a great job.
Good for you! Debt free is the only way! You are doing great and love the progress of you garden!
Ben I feel your pain. Got heatstroke in France years ago and lost a few days out of my life. Can't stand to be out in the heat now. Meg a little tip........take your clothes pegs off the line everytime you use them and into a dry place. If you leave them out in all weathers they'll eventually get dirty and leave marks on your clothes and you'll have to keep replacing them. I've had mine at least 10 years and they're still good as new. The garden is looking great, beautiful door and your future is looking bright.
For my clothespins I use a 3 pocket "waitress apron" tied around my waist. It's similar to a nail bag, which also works. The clothes pins stay right with me as I hang clothes and I drop the pins into the pockets as I take the clothes off the line.
Hey, if you are happy with the progress, who are we to say "Hurry up!"?? Y'all are doing great..You have a garden, you have cleared so much of the overgrowth.. There's A LOT do to and you have been doing it..be proud of all the progress you have made..and maybe not being able to financially do this all at once is a blessing.. because you'd likely burn out quick..This allows you to "eat the elephant", one 'tiny' bite at a time..Good job y'all. 👍👍
you guys rock, just enjoy your journey and don't let anyone steal your thunder.Blessings....
You guys are amazing ! Ben you are so sweet and a amazing person! The way you helped out with the pigs ! Bravo my friends ! Meg you are terrific and beautiful! Adore and love your hustle ! The garden looks amazing for how late you planted ! Hugs and love from my family to yours ! Keep rocking it !
Being debt free is better than buying on credit. Doing your home at your pace, and paying as you go along and in your time is the best method for you and also gives less stress. Rome was not built in a day, and you guys are doing so well in the short time you have been on your property. Enjoy each day. My dad taught me a valuable lesson, I have moved to different countries a few times, and the weather used to get me, he said 'when you get up in the morning and you open your curtains, what ever weather is out there and what you have to do in that day, that is how it is for that day, take it in your stride'. I am thinking the same for you guys with your building and your work for each day. Do not let comments from people on your blog make you feel you are not doing enough or going fast enough, they do not see how much work you put in a day, also looking after the home, family and schooling in between. I love your videos and enjoy your journey with you, you are a lovely family, keep strong. Have a great day.
You keep saying you're not a "how to" channel. For not being one of those I have learned an enormous amount from your channel! Thank you for sharing so much knowledge with us! 😊
You two look at each other the way spouses should, well done. You have so much going on, it’s good for men.. and wemon, to be busy doing good things for their eternal families. Also I know what it’s like to choose to live sober, well done my brother, well done. It’s a real treat to watch your young family grow and prosper. Reminds my wife and myself of our younger years. Thanks for being willing to share your fun trials with us, you are a real treat.. much love and prayers for you and your family.
How true. A home is way more important than a nice house. God Bless.
I am growing to love you guys; started watching after the Rhodes mentioned you in one of the Vlogs. We entered our house without power, water no tiles, windows without glass; just got too tired of paying rent and building someone else's life; Seven years later we have our home built at our own pace two more kids and a great place to be. You will make it! Look back and say this was the right but hard decision!
You guys are such an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your life with all of us. I get so much joy watching all of you meet your goals.
I've been fixing up my fixer-upper for most of the last 2 decades! The people who are asking why things aren't done have not tried to fix things with limited funds. As you say, you do it as you have the money for it, and sometimes that just takes a little while. And you're doing things yourself! Always better...it'll be beautiful whenever it gets done. That door is awesome!
I am so happy about your door is in. Y’all are the best. Good luck on your sobriety. You can do it Ben. You have an amazing wife and children and subscribers that are here for you.
I love how hard working and kind you all are. Many blessings to you all! ❤️
Your so blessed to have a lovely home on wheels for your family during construction of your new home.. Your doing a fantastic job, and it is so exciting to watch your videos and see your journey. Great information on the compost, thanks for sharing. God bless
One more month I’ll be moving from California to there. I’ll be up little higher with the snow. Going be getting back into my gardening and chicken again. Love the compost idea.
Having a hay day! 😂😂😂😂😂. And yes, you will be ok this winter. I really didn’t think your progress was slow. I think it’s just right for you. Love the debt free life! SO happy for y’all❤️❤️❤️. God bless y’all’s home😊
Building debt free is such a powerful tool. We were in our early 50s when we started building our homestead in the high desert of northern Arizona 15 years ago. A car accident forced us to take a home equity line of credit to pay medical bills - but we had the equity that allowed us to avoid absolute financial catastrophe. We did more than 95% of the work ourselves, so we understand how long it takes to (re)build a place. We lived in an RV for two years in our place while built. You already have the experience of living in the area in winter, which is a huge deal. Good luck. Have a fantastic and productive weekend.
It was so good to see you back on your property and making it happen ! Yes it differently takes time . We enjoy your the journey! Thanks for the information on the compost !
The door is gorgeous ya all!!!
I have a modular on 10 acres in the country and I dumped the ugly vinyl skirting and skirted mine with old galvanized metal from old barn and I LOVE IT! The look is perfect especially because I love old vintage rusty country stuff. There’s a lot of diy skirting ideas out there.
You have all winter to work on the inside, enjoy it and make it how you want it to be....that’s what life is about, everything comes full circle in the end. ❤️
Hay ya'll, Happy Fire Friday from Cajun Country!! So glad everyone is home safe and happy! Have a great and blessed evening, hugs and loves all around! :)
One hour after posting and there's over 5 thousand views! I love keeping up with your 'stupid excited ' selves! Thanks for the motivation and the inspiration! Keep planting, keep loving and living!
Glad to hear someone is coming to help you....you are always helping the Roades and others........
We are getting to our goal slowly trying to get debt free. We are taking a project at a time and feeling the blessing of each step. You are doing an awesome job.Praise God, Live your life, and enjoy the projects. ❤
Love the videos. So much info. Watched it twice. Thanks for the tips on hot composting.
You mentioned skirting your trailer for winter. Friend of mine, who has trailer in the wilds, used straw bails, wrapped in plastic, so that come spring, he turned it into a base for his compost. He said that with the cold and snow loads on the bales allowed the straw to slowly heat up for a good spring compost. Add in his chicken and horse poo, taa-daa, garden dirt.
Oh and am loving that front door. Spiffy!
You guys are kicking butt! Garden doing well, house coming along, chickens working. Keep up the good work! You will be in the house sooner than you think. Don't worry about the complainers, just enjoy the journey and keep plugging away at it.
I have been debt free for 24 years. It's amazing, wait until everything is done and you will feel this freedom that you have never felt before. I don't have to work or worry about bills. I wish everyone could feel this way. You 2 are amazing, love watching your videos. Keep up the beautiful job.💜
oooohhhh awesomeness! we can comment again. this makes me so happy! Excellent job Ben on the hog harvest, well done! You guys are the best neighbors a person could have. Your hard work is inspirational!
Right on! You have made enormous progress in SO MANY different areas. It's coming along so well. Garden is producing. Love fire fridays too. Chickens fix everything.... I just loved that saying.🐣 GOD BLESS
""Hay Day!" Meg, we're cut from the same cloth. Every time someone asked me about a horse or cow with a snotty nose, I tell them that they have "Hay Fever!" LOL!
And Ben, you were a champ hanging in with Rhodes to the final hour of the big animals harvesting. :)
Hi Ben and meg I LOVE the door I know once the home is finish it's gonna be beautiful the children enjoy the land more space let them help more also they're home LOVE your show God bless y'all great job Ben take care
Great to see you beautiful people again! It looks like ya'll are doing great, you have a very nice homestead in the beautiful state of North Carolina and you have each other! Godspeed!!!
We run a ranch and do gardening and chickens, as well. The fact that you can film anything is really doing something! Great job, y’all. Enjoy your family and the whole process. ❤️
I love the way Ben looks at you sometimes!! The vision of what you want in the end is all that matters in fixing your trailer!!!
Thank you Ben, you are a great friend to the Rhodes. They could not complete some jobs without good friends. I want to say I admire you and the work you do helping others.. God Bless you real well!
I felt the same about my red wigglers as you do about the compost factory; I get it. Thank you both very much for carving out time for the Rhode's; the N.C. homesteader community continues to amaze me. Happy weekend ;)
Love the door you picked, it is pretty, it's ok to take your time with the build, gives us more videos to watch you love you guys.
Our horses are in a dry lot over the winter, and the entire winter's manure and spoiled hay are just piled up -- about 5 feet high and 12 feet around -- and let sit and decompose. After about two years the pile will be down to a foot or less tall, and will be sweet smelling black crumbly dirt. Zero work other than making the pile. As for things not being done before winter -- we finally got in our house (my son and I built it from ground up) in November. We were living in a 10' x 12' shed until then. We had a great wood stove in the house so all was well -- even tough it wasn't insulated fully yet.
You'll do fine, and you'r family will be stronger in the end. Our daughter still brings up all of the 'cool' stuff she did that year like showering outdoors all the way into November! Good luck guys, and be very careful of the heat. I had heat stroke while chainsawing a trail back in the day, and heat effects me way more than it used to since then. Have a great day and stay safe!
My husband has had a heat stroke. Once you have had one you are more likely to have another. You have to always be on guard. Take it one day at a time. Y'all are doing great!
Lovely door, great garden, it’s all coming together really well. Windows too... wooo hooo. You’ll be fine if you don’t get it all done this year, things have a habit of working out, especially with family, friends, love and happiness.
So excited to see the process for your new homes. Enjoy the journey, no need to rush. Loved the video❣️ thanks, Lori
Gosh, Kids you (u two) are my very favorite couple on u tube. I just adore you both for so many reasions. You have made a promise to each other then flowing on to the boys.THE PROMISE, you realized you were having problems, so you TALKED and made a plan to repair those hurts and misunderstand s,. Also I admire even with your life in a trailer 🤗 with 4 did you hear I said 4 boys, still you arent sharp or mean , rough with thier noises and whatever boys mess-up. I'm so proud of BOTH of you for your inner strength s. Your goal of being debit free is going to make those children appreciate you, and they know they are loved. I feel like your mom,I have. Such Hope's for your family.
So fondly, mrsjob
Ok first off, big fan of your homestead, family dynamic and antics. Thank you for sharing your composting process. I watched you video a few timed and feel like a lightbuld went on. And now it seems so easy.
Thank you❤🌻💩
This is the road you travel. Fast or slow it is up to you. I just glad you are allowing me to come along.
Garden is coming along nicely!
Oh Yeah! Its looking great y'all. We have finally found Our forever home, set to close in mid October, such a God thing, we scooped this house before it even hit the market! Peace be with you all, and rest, too. ( its 3 acres plus house, So... I might be able to have chickens, too...🌻)
I saw the video with FitFarmer when he was at the Seed seminar you went to. He is one heck of a guy. I was so impressed...no wonder he came to help you...it's the kind of man he is. He has a wonderful family...just like you!
We bought a new mobile home 25 years ago and had heat tape put on. As long as we remember to turn it on, it works great!! Never had a plumbing issue. 1 year we forgot and our plumbing froze up and had a big problem. We have yet to replace the heat tape it's lasted this long. Great stuff
Love your new door! Doesn't matter how long it takes as long as you can enjoy the land and each other. Greetings from Wisconsin.
Garden looks beautiful wow 😮 tomatoes 🍅 radishes baby chickens growing everything looks wonderful oh love the front door great job God is wonderful 🙏😇
It's all about the journey! Your journey has been beautiful to watch and will continue to be so. Last night in Phoenix AZ I was almost cold! We drove our jeep to our daughters soccer game with the top off and the ac on and on the way home I was "almost" cold! It was amazing! I love Fall!!!
Great job you guys!! Y’all have came such a long ways in a short time that y’all have been there! We have always done thing as we can! We have been here on our place for about 22 years and have raised eight kids. There will always be thing to do. Love you guys and love watching your journey!
Love your composting method. Similar to mine. I do deep bedding in the coop and run but only clean it out twice a year. In the fall I put it directly on the garden beds to sit through the winter. I do back to eden/no dig method. In the spring I put it in the compost bin to finish off. I am in awe at how much you have gotten done with the garden! The fire pit is so awesome.
Beautiful front door! Thanks for the view of your garden..it is looking great. Also thanks for your compost tips.
Keep up the good work..steady and good, it will get done. And no debt!
Your hard work is showing. Your place is so nice! The planes always have bugs. Glad you are feeling better. Your compost pile is so nice. It will get dark. Love the ladies 🐔 We are about to get chickens. We have had them before so very excited. I’m going to tell my daughter Andrea Hollar about you channel. She will enjoy it. She and her roommate do a city garden. I hope one day they will move to the country where we are but they have a really nice garden in the city. They are allowed 4 chickens in the city. So I hope they get them. Then I would have grandchickens. Lol. I am disabled so I can’t be in this heat either. Just take it slow and anything you need will find a way to you without going into debt for it. It’s like the Angels just bring it to you. Take care, Leslye
Loving the garden you guys are going to be ok whether you move in before the winter or not. Oh and the front door is super cute love, love, love it.
Loved quick shots of your farm. Thank you for talking about the way you do your compost. Shalom
You be you and I'll watch at your speed. We do family friday, Saturday and sundays. Bump and grind the other four days. Lov the fire pit. It brings a smile to my face watching you guys enjoying it.
You’re moving forward ,how fast isn’t the point! I’m glad you’re not putting the pressure of a deadline on yourself...With homesteading you will never be finished,there’s always going to be something that needs to be done, so as long as your making progress , even the tiniest little bit, enjoy the victory! You will teach your children by example how to enjoy small victories and how to cope with disappointment and to. Take that instant gratification mindset from them! You’re taking that Poison out of their mindset ,it’s an amazing gift! Keep up the good work and great parenting!