I lived without a kitchen and rooms with no plaster and no heating and only a cold tap whilst I renovated a house once for about 18mths whilst we renovated a house too, you do get used it, but the joy of sitting on a real toilet and being able to flush the water down and wash your hands in hot water, I will never forget. I am loving your optimistic vibe. It's not for ever and enjoy the changes. Loving living vicariously through you guys. :)
It is reinvigorating to hear from folks who have, been there done that and lived to tell the tale. It is quite amazing how much you re-appreciate the simple things once you have lived without for some time. Thank you for following along
I'm sure you know this but eggs totally don't need to be stored in the fridge unless you insist on washing them after they get laid. I believe they keep for 30 days when not washed.
My gran always said 5 weeks from laid to bin without refrigeration. She always floated them before use, both to wash them, but also to check if they had rotted. Rotten eggs float, due to gas build up. Edible eggs sink to the bottom.
@@KrisanthiaMum Very good point...my nan used old egg cartons to put hers in, and she would use a sharpie to write the date she took the eggs out of the nest. No guess work, because if you've ever cracked a bad egg into your frying pan...let's just say, it's memorable!
@carolinedonohue5816 no,no,no do not wash eggs,they are porous, wash before using only! I've organic chickens, eggs stored in fridge, unwashed for 3 months
Potatoes. Root veg and apples can all be buried for storage through the winter. Dig a hole that is deep enough so the top is below the frost line. Line the hole with straw, put your veg in and cover with straw and a mound of dirt. The veg will stay fresh for months.
@@sg3260 it’s very practical. We did it every winter. You can open a small hole for access and cover it with dirt when not in use. Your veg or apples will stay hard and fresh. You do need to open the mound once or twice through the winter and make sure any rotten matter is removed.
Do not forget there are lots of preservation methods that do not need a fridge and freezer. Eggs do not need to be fridged, but once you have put them in the fridge they will not last out of the fridge.
I am so grateful for you guys! I'm not really healthy and was a US Marine, so I have a lot of bad memories and flashbacks. You two bring me so much joy. I love your great outlook on life and your infectious laughter. Thanks for all that you do for yourselves, and us...:) Love from San Diego, California!
Here in the States you can cheaply rent or buy out of service Sea Containers (20, 30, 40-foot steal ship containers) that are used to send goods across the sea on ships. We use these on construction sites to store tools and supplies out of the weather. They are rain tight and can be dragged if empty with lockable doors. You guys are doing great and don't lose sight of your 13-month deadline!
It might be quite uncommon, but that’s a very handy solution!!! Summer 2024 in Ireland was on the 27th of July, we had 21.5 C here in the West of West Cork. Oh I forgot, yesterday afternoon I got slightly sunburned on my arms while weeding for some hours.
Invest in a dehydrator! Herbs, any veg and eggs. Eventually meats……it’s a necessity for food storage and truthfully, I prefer it over canning (which I suck balls at) and is so bloody easy
In Australia on farms it is very common to have a chest freezer, ours was 500L which had plenty of room. Some farms had walk in cold rooms similar to industrial/business size freezers. You could even rent one which was on a trailer.
Look into canning, you can use a digital pressure canner which is safe & super easy. You can pressure can many of your crops and meat that won’t need refrigeration. I use presto digital pressure canner.
Make sure you let those refrigerators breathe. Keep space around them and make sure the area doesn’t overheat. Overheating will bump the energy usage and lead to failure. Love the videos. I would love to be able to do this someday.
Overheating won’t be problem in Ireland 😂 They really need to get the two units out of the truck….. the power tailgate is not going to last too long running off the truck battery. Most likely will go down one day and then not have enough power left to go back up.
Might take some of the tin off the Door of the barn so it is lighter and might possibly re-use that tin where you need it more. Definitely worth considering shoring up that barn roof, since you need that storage space. Not sure if they have the semi transparent fiber roofing, often a green or beige color there, but that would let some light in as well. Anyway I know 20 places to put each penny, but a space that is mostly use-able maybe should make it a little higher on the list???? Heck possibly even temporarily tarp the roof if possible.
The homestead is becoming better each week. Glad you have the fridge freezer's up and running. Just a thought, furry friends just love making nests behind fridges and freezers...so watch out for that. 🐭🐁
Oh how lucky to have the hill. It solves your food storage issue. Look at garden cellars. Dig into the side of a hill. Shore up the walls and ceiling. Store the veggies inside. I realize this minimalizes the building but great way to store garden produce. Really enjoy your project. Good luck from Canada
Freeze your blackberrys on a tray then transfer them to zip bags that way the are individually frozen and easier when using them I do this and have supplies all year round and surplus can be used in jam which is very nice
I absolutely love that you all are doing this. I live in New York City and watching this makes me want to move to the country. Believe it or not! I feel if more people purchased properties and tried to rehab with them, it would be so much better for this planet. You are inspiring. I love this! Great way to spend my Sunday!
The inconvenience of lifting and lowering the tailgate, curbs late night snacking. And no one can steal your slice of cake without being heard a mile away. Love watching all the way from Texas.
Your daughter is funny 😄😋 the apple falls not far from the tree(s). You're very enjoyable and fun to watch. Congratulations on fridge and freezer! It's true that one gets used to inconveniences quickly... and when you receive something "normal" back into your life, it feels like luxury. Sadly, the invers is also true: We get used to good things and blessings quickly as well, and tend to become less grateful... 🙈 It's nice to hear that you feel welcomed and included into the YT community! What a great start you had so far on this channel 🩷 May God continue to bless you
You are so right when you say that one get used to inconvenience…we are entering our third year living in a tiny house (the one on wheels!) 2 parents and a teen in 17m2…with a composting loo too… a bit of a challenge and yet we are enjoying ourselves …mostly living and working outside…we realised how little we need to be happy… keep on the good work.. oh and we too had a temporary storage…it was 8 years ago….😅
8 years of temporary storage wow! Sounds like you are familiar with all the same of our daily struggles!! It is a fun and liberating way to exist though for sure. Thanks for following along
In regards to getting used to inconveniences, it’s amazing how quickly one adapts once the conveniences are back, lol. In your situation, there’s still some inconvenience in accessing the fridge and freezer, but overall it just feels like a big relief. Like you’ve been holding your breath, and suddenly you can exhale. 😊
@@offgridirishhomestead Your not allowed to cut grass or hedges between march and September as its illegal and will get a fine to get a farmer to cut your grass the standard rate is €300 per acre and hedge cutting will cost for six acres min €500 or €40 per hour and road hedges will need cutting 2 times minimum in cutting season and they do know if you have cut outside season as. Small planes fly over taking pictures
Have been enjoying your story. I watched a number of these off grid relocation vlogs and I must say never quite understand why the renovation and home space does’t take first priority as everything would be much easier if home finished (or at least made livable) first. Yes would delay the homestead lifestyle but tackling that could be done from some comfort and recharging. PS.. You’re both beautiful ❤
Thanks for following along! We were not able to start renovations on the cottage due to waiting on getting approval and sign-off from the local authority. Hoping the next video will give an update on what the plan is for the next phase of renovation.
Those berries sure look yummy! It's possible to do a home version of flash freezing, which is a truly great way to preserve whole berries. It's really easy, especially now that your freezer is operating on premises. As a subject, food preservation and storage is as vast as gardening itself. Good luck sorting it all out!
Contrary to belief, eggs do not need to be kept in the fridge. Happily sit on the works surface for a few weeks. Label when collected and use the oldest first. You guys are doing great, youll look back on this time with such wonderful memories. Hard work pays off. Have a great week .xx
If they are bought in the store/market they do as they are commercially washed and the protective shell coating destroyed. Farm to table you're correct...as long as they aren't washed until use.
Thank you for following along! We have a rooster, so we refrigerate to stop any embryo development. We intend to keep them in a cold pantry eventually.
Have you met The Irish Homestead, or Camper vibe. They both recently moved to Ireland and are renovating derelict homes. THE IRISH HOMESTEAD is actually using the same grant you are.
Have a look at the "Three rivers Homestead" Jessica freezes freezedries dehydrates and cans lits of their produce for a family of 10. Not necessarily the kinds of meals you want but so many ideas to keep everything useable.
Thank you for following along! We have a rooster, so we refrigerate to stop any embryo development. We intend to keep them in a cold pantry eventually.
Never seen such hard work just to have fridge and freezer! Well done there! Love the fact that - you feel more equipped to live and store good foods! ❤❤
📌 Wonder if some of the missing metal roofing has blown a bit off onto the roofing still in place & just needs to be slid back so you have more protected storage space. You may want to climb a ladder to take a peek.. P.S. Your fresh laid hen eggs don't need to be refrigerated since they haven't been pasteurized & IF you don't wash them until right before use as they have a natural coating on the shell called the “bloom” or “cuticle”, this coating is the first line of defense in keeping air & bacteria out of the egg. Eggshells are porous, so when you wash them you're removing that natural barrier. Will free up a lot of space in your fridge! Look into it, my eggs from my hens kept on my kitchen countertop for 6 to 8 weeks and longer if out of sunlight & cool place, btw I kept mine in a basket with date written on using charcoal pencil or black China pencil, better to see than a graphite pencil (never use sharpie). AND, there are ways to preserve your eggs for long term storage, keep fresh up to 18 months to 2 years, by LIMING EGGS aka WATER GLASSING EGGS (has been a way to preserve eggs since the 1800's before refrigeration) in a covered bucket or large glass jar filled with water & pickling lime (Calcium Hydroxide) then kept in dark cool place, see Simple Living Alaska video for details & recipe. 😊
Hello, and thank you for the great comment. We are aware of water glassing, and look forward to trying it out at some point, its such a magical mthod of preservation! We have a rooster, so to ensure we don't get any embryo developed we keep the eggs in the fridge for now. Hoping at some point to keep them in a cold pantry / storage room.
great video ,great ur girl joining in , do you watch irish homestead ,sam n rebecca ,a great family ,n a donkey called toby take a watch ,u will wanna watch em regular i do ,also i watch west cork wanders , /love em and cornerhouse project ahhh dawn n ben also camper vibes love emm xx
Regarding your grass paddocks. Many farmers would use the grass as either hay or silage. They would come in, mow it down, bale it and take it away. And they would pay you for it! You might get 3/4 cuts per year out of it. Not sure if it was suggested already, hope it helps 😊
converting our Barn, we lived in a van for 2 1/2 years. What joy when we got a slab laid and power. A washing machine, dryer and fridge. Wifey was over the moon!! Looking forward to the next vid already.
Cheers guys, watched all your videos and they are awesome. Can't wait to see how all the inside of the house is going to turn out. Keep an eye out on Adverts and Done Deal, one can get great bargains however make sure you check the Sellers feedback from other Buyers and if it's 100% then they are usually trust-worthy, if it's an expensive item, then safer to pick it up yourselves and pay after you see it. Welcome to Ireland and wishing you all the very best of luck and good wishes in your new life here. Love and hugs from the west of Ireland xxx
That’s us! Aw thank you for the shout out! Was so lovely to see your comment on OUR video! Erm… that looks like we should have made a detour for the sourdough pasta?! Can’t wait to see how the homestead develops guys, can’t give much advice on how to store food but can give you plenty of ideas on how to eat it 😋 x
Hi enjoyed binge watching your progress just found you today. I use a quad bike with a tow bar and bought an old trailer for £100 for the 11 Acre site I manage in the Lake District. Very hilly here too!! They are not expensive and would save you a load of legwork.
You both have a fab on camera presence, it’s natural I presume cause who could do 20 takes for each segment. Love your humour, love what you’re doing. Hi from Vancouver Island Canada.
We love Vancouver Island! Thank you for your kind words. I don't feel like a natural at all (Kayvan), Cori has had plenty of on camera practice by now, so guess her proficiency rubs off a little on me. Thanks for following along
Found your channel a few days ago and love it. You're positive energy and always cheery demeanour are great. I'm a member of the emergency services and here's a "fun fact" for you... when we're looking for missing persons those compost patches always show up on our drones as a heat source, so don't be surprised if you get a knock on the door one day asking can it be investigated! 😂
Hi, put a date on the eggs and everything you freeze when collected, your on a long learning curve which will get easier as you tick your way through the endless lists. Love your vlogs, keep up the great work😜
A freeze drier would be perfect for you guys right now - it’s a shame they’re hideously expensive! You’ve come up with an excellent temporary work around though - I just hope that you can at least get one room in the house ready for winter so you can possibly move your food storage in there and make it a bit easier.
you can also dry many herbs & flowers - Danu's Irish Herb garden & Huw Richards, he also helped with a colleagues new book of fermenting, is another one to watch; there are many options to preserving, not just fridge & freezing; be sure to put some kind of heavy beam/post under your barn roof rafters for a quick temporary fix , wouldn't rely on it permanently ... otherwise the barn is a good place for storage, be safe while under it am enjoying your videos thanx for sharing
Unwashed eggs have their protective "bloom" intact and can be kept at room temp for up to a week. Just keep them pointy-side down. Also, through a process called water glassing, eggs can be "canned" and kept on a pantry shelf for 9 months to one year! But I am so happy for you having a grown-up-sized fridge and freezer! your baby one was much too small.
Hello, the bloom is magical isn't it! So have a rooster, we only keep the eggs refrigerated to stop any embryo development - intend to keep them in a cool pantry eventually. Have heard of glassing - its quite an amazing storage technique. Thanks for your comment, appreciate you following along
Me again! You mentioned ticks in one of your videos, Guinea fowl are very good at keeping them under check and also act as early warning system for predators like foxes. They make nice eating as well!
Yes, it is in the back of our mind. Have plenty of elevated land which falls away quickly, which would be ideal to insert a half buried structure in. We have been trying to scope out the best land to insert it into. Only problem is, moisture levels here in IRL are always high - so might need mechanical ventilation / dehumidifying.
Hi. I live in Texas. Love watching your videos, so much energy Love it! You need to post some cooking noodle videos, sounds interesting. Keep up ya'll good works, it will payoff one day. Beautiful family!
Have a look at Geoff Lawtons 18 day compost process. Enjoying the videos. Although I'm not sure you are giving a true representation of the Irish weather. Far too much sun in those videos from what I remember. Although I hail from the west coast so maybe you are on the sunny south east of Ireland
Hello and welcome, we are down in the SW! Its been a beauty of a September, unreal. Especially given the wash out of a winter, and such a subdued Summer.
I just started watching your channel a few weeks ago. I look forward to new posts because you both have such amazing attitudes and can laugh through trials, tribulations and yourselves. I applaud your hard work and determination! Have you had a good cry?? I'm pretty sure I would have lost it, looking at the truck and knowing the only space we had was an open barn to store things in. Can't wait to follow you on your journey!
While you are doing a burnoff of the grasses...you might want to add a few of those hoarded items to the pile. I mean it is just what I might do when hubby is off to town.😅
How are ya lads, Binge watched your stuff over the last few days and obviously subscribed. Welcome to Ireland 🇮🇪 We live in Kerry. I have to say around the 13 min mark I reminisced on something I heard years ago. "Are you mad, you could talk that roof down"😂 Well done on the progress in general though. Got a shit load done in a short time. All the best. I'll be following
Thanks a mil! We love Kerry. I use Kevin when I know I am not going to be meeting / speaking to the other person again, and don't want to end up repeating Kayvan twice and spelling it out for them lol Thanks for following along
We just had a hurricane here in my little town in Northern Florida. Massive flooding and it has left many families homeless. During the hurricane while you are having to sit and listen to the storm and you can't see outside due to hurricane shutters, you just sit and wait for the eye to pass over. I watched your vlogs as my distraction. You would make me laugh and my other half would look at me like i was crazy or loosing my mind. Which he was as he stresses out majorly over the hurricanes. I just think why stress out, we can't afford to leave and go elsewhere, so just make the best of it. If its my time then so be it. But anyways thanks for the distraction and laughs.
Hey, glad you found some solace during the scary natural disasters you are experiencing. We were aware of the bad weather causing trouble as the guys from @sowtheland @thehollarhomestead @lumnahacres mentioned it in their homestead shop talk podcast which is part of our regular listening. Hope you made it through without too much trouble to deal with. Thanks for following along.
I agree with the other viewers, you can smoke and salt items, set up a cool under ground veggie store. The onions can be hung in a dry cool area, you can de hydrate fruit and veggies you can can some items And bottle some items
My husband and I have been right where you are and believe me it is worth it. Our little farm is thriving and established. We are content and happy so truck on guys and you'll get there. x
Have you thought about digging down for a root cellar? Then you can store a great deal there including the stuff you learn to can/bottle. There's loads of info out there. Love you both you're very entertaining!
Your perseverance and resourcefulness in tackling the challenges on your off-grid homestead are truly inspiring. It's remarkable to see how you turn obstacles into opportunities, making each setback a stepping stone toward success. Your journey is a testament to the strength and creativity required to thrive in such a unique lifestyle. Thank you for sharing these experiences with us. And I am Floating Village Life, Hit follow and let's explore together!
Can't wait to see more of the renovations, although it is great seeing the day to day battles you are going through. Give a shout out to some fans or neighbors who might have old roof sheeting, so you can fix the barn roof up! Love watching your life story unfold!
Wow that was a really look use of the truck. Brilliant you are able to set up good sized fridges and freezer. Brilliant job. That van is proving a excellent buy.
hi there. i got a idea, put stairs to the side off the lorry hatch so you only need to lower it a little then a stair to get inside off the lorry becasue then you could take away the stair on the lorry hatch and you are good to go and close it meanwhile the first stair could show you were the lorry hatch is going to be. if you get what i mean?' just a thought i had and have a great day!
There are several sites on u tube on how to make a mixture put ureggs in a large 2 to 5 gallon jugs that u can get ur hand in and out of pour mixture over you eggs not cooked or anything but wipe them off .these eggs wll last a year in this liquid mixture in dark dry area . Wipperwill holler and make it work and few more one from alaska that does a whole thing on eggs. Some on making chee butter which will stay on your shelfs for up to 5 years . By the way i have done all except eggs because i just got chickens so i will be doing the jars soon . These pople have done these things for years and they work ive lived on some land my hoe live . So you can do canning with no water or use water but potatoes are best without water canned. U can do bacon in jars. I have tried it all it works. They show you all u need to know how to do all of this and it is not hard. Wipperwill holler Make it make just go in an put in general ??about perserving food. We are all from american but we are pretty good at this suff because of our heritage like ametican indains , mine german french mine english so all ofthese people where well taught . God bless you all and it doesnt hurt to pray first. 😊
I agree that herbs are great dehydrated. Many of them can hung to dry as well. Another note: with an upright freezer, it is very easy to accidentally leave it open a crack (or more) and lose everything. You may want to invest in some sort of strapping system to be sure it stays closed.
Ah folks, absolutely delighted to see our card and the shout out for us! Made our week 😊 Fab job on the barn. For curiosity sake those are not steel i beams in the barn they are actually railway tracks from the abandonded railway which is soon going to be made into a massive greenway. Great to learn more and ty in bits of history. It also dates you barn and weve also found them and sleepers used as lintils etc. Cant wait to see the car and motorbike bits. Great use of an old barn 👌 We gotta freeze a lot of our herbs and fish! But we are defo looking into a dehydrater, espcially to start making our own tea. Apparantly blackberry leaves are great for that also. So you could have a double harvest! Could be useful to pick up a small tractor lawnmower with a big engine. Ours is 25hp and does a great job pulling trailers or stumps outta ground while still being small enough to be discreet. Would help moving things around the land , and cutting the grass 👍 And OMG THAT SOURDOUGH pasta looks unreal... Did you get the recipe online somewhere?
I agree with getting a farm vehicle of some sort as a priority. Dehydrator’s are a great luxury for down the road- at least where I am from they are very costly. Interesting bit of history on the railway tracks! That is another reason I love watching these videos. 👍🏻
Its a beauty of a card - deserves to be shown off! Great observation about the railway tracks - thought they looked a bit odd, that explains it now! Love learning about the history of the house and the locality. Have two motorbikes and a bunch of bits to get across from the UK still. Never ending....
Another suggestion to keep fruit and veggies longer, and not sure if you have them available there, but green bags/containers. I use them and they've saved a lot of my fresh produce longer.
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I lived without a kitchen and rooms with no plaster and no heating and only a cold tap whilst I renovated a house once for about 18mths whilst we renovated a house too, you do get used it, but the joy of sitting on a real toilet and being able to flush the water down and wash your hands in hot water, I will never forget. I am loving your optimistic vibe. It's not for ever and enjoy the changes. Loving living vicariously through you guys. :)
It is reinvigorating to hear from folks who have, been there done that and lived to tell the tale. It is quite amazing how much you re-appreciate the simple things once you have lived without for some time. Thank you for following along
I'm sure you know this but eggs totally don't need to be stored in the fridge unless you insist on washing them after they get laid. I believe they keep for 30 days when not washed.
I agree...just wash immediatly before use if a bit pooey ;)
My gran always said 5 weeks from laid to bin without refrigeration. She always floated them before use, both to wash them, but also to check if they had rotted. Rotten eggs float, due to gas build up. Edible eggs sink to the bottom.
Just remember… if already fridged, there’s no going back. Start a new 😜
@@KrisanthiaMum Very good point...my nan used old egg cartons to put hers in, and she would use a sharpie to write the date she took the eggs out of the nest. No guess work, because if you've ever cracked a bad egg into your frying pan...let's just say, it's memorable!
@carolinedonohue5816 no,no,no do not wash eggs,they are porous, wash before using only! I've organic chickens, eggs stored in fridge, unwashed for 3 months
Potatoes. Root veg and apples can all be buried for storage through the winter. Dig a hole that is deep enough so the top is below the frost line. Line the hole with straw, put your veg in and cover with straw and a mound of dirt. The veg will stay fresh for months.
I will add hessian sacks to that
Dry your herbs. Can tomatoes.
We use to store winter veggies in wooden boxes full of dry peat.Lasts 6months stored in this manner😊
No need to bury in a hole. Also it's not really practical
@@sg3260 it’s very practical. We did it every winter. You can open a small hole for access and cover it with dirt when not in use. Your veg or apples will stay hard and fresh. You do need to open the mound once or twice through the winter and make sure any rotten matter is removed.
Do not forget there are lots of preservation methods that do not need a fridge and freezer. Eggs do not need to be fridged, but once you have put them in the fridge they will not last out of the fridge.
Water glassing is the way my grandmother stored eggs for yrs!
I would install a block & tackle device to your cattle shed door. It would make opening & closing it a lot easier.
I am so grateful for you guys! I'm not really healthy and was a US Marine, so I have a lot of bad memories and flashbacks. You two bring me so much joy. I love your great outlook on life and your infectious laughter. Thanks for all that you do for yourselves, and us...:) Love from San Diego, California!
You are right, they are a real treat to watch
Hello and welcome. Thanks for your kind comment and following along. Glad we can bring some brightness to your days.
Here in the States you can cheaply rent or buy out of service Sea Containers (20, 30, 40-foot steal ship containers) that are used to send goods across the sea on ships. We use these on construction sites to store tools and supplies out of the weather. They are rain tight and can be dragged if empty with lockable doors. You guys are doing great and don't lose sight of your 13-month deadline!
It might be quite uncommon, but that’s a very handy solution!!! Summer 2024 in Ireland was on the 27th of July, we had 21.5 C here in the West of West Cork. Oh I forgot, yesterday afternoon I got slightly sunburned on my arms while weeding for some hours.
Sunburn! The SCURGE of our pasty Irish skin.
Not too bad yesterday too! :)
Invest in a dehydrator! Herbs, any veg and eggs. Eventually meats……it’s a necessity for food storage and truthfully, I prefer it over canning (which I suck balls at) and is so bloody easy
Great option for sure. Had jerky from a friend who dehydrates it, was absolutely delicions
In Australia on farms it is very common to have a chest freezer, ours was 500L which had plenty of room. Some farms had walk in cold rooms similar to industrial/business size freezers. You could even rent one which was on a trailer.
I love your mentality always positive
Great video thanks ? slap a small solar panel on the lorry to keep the battery charged / tail lift working .
Look into canning, you can use a digital pressure canner which is safe & super easy. You can pressure can many of your crops and meat that won’t need refrigeration. I use presto digital pressure canner.
Make sure you let those refrigerators breathe. Keep space around them and make sure the area doesn’t overheat. Overheating will bump the energy usage and lead to failure. Love the videos. I would love to be able to do this someday.
Overheating won’t be problem in Ireland 😂
They really need to get the two units out of the truck….. the power tailgate is not going to last too long running off the truck battery. Most likely will go down one day and then not have enough power left to go back up.
Love that you mention wine first when talking about fridge space😂. I’d seriously think about ditching the flip flops for something safer though.
Might take some of the tin off the Door of the barn so it is lighter and might possibly re-use that tin where you need it more. Definitely worth considering shoring up that barn roof, since you need that storage space. Not sure if they have the semi transparent fiber roofing, often a green or beige color there, but that would let some light in as well. Anyway I know 20 places to put each penny, but a space that is mostly use-able maybe should make it a little higher on the list???? Heck possibly even temporarily tarp the roof if possible.
The homestead is becoming better each week. Glad you have the fridge freezer's up and running. Just a thought, furry friends just love making nests behind fridges and freezers...so watch out for that. 🐭🐁
🐭🐁 Already had a few visitors :)
I love how he can keep a straight face with you being jumping around being funny and adorable. You guys are great ❤
I would like to see him interacting more with her instead of staring deadpan at the camera. He looks like he really doesn’t want to be there.
Hello, was filmed at the end of a 12 hour working day, so the camera was probably picking up exhausted vibes.
You should really consider purchasing small to medium sized farm tractor with some implements. This will make your life so much easier!
They've stated that they are on a very very tight budget.
Oh how lucky to have the hill. It solves your food storage issue. Look at garden cellars. Dig into the side of a hill. Shore up the walls and ceiling. Store the veggies inside. I realize this minimalizes the building but great way to store garden produce. Really enjoy your project. Good luck from Canada
Nice idea - thanks!
Freeze your blackberrys on a tray then transfer them to zip bags that way the are individually frozen and easier when using them
I do this and have supplies all year round and surplus can be used in jam which is very nice
Perfect solution - thank you!
I absolutely love that you all are doing this. I live in New York City and watching this makes me want to move to the country. Believe it or not! I feel if more people purchased properties and tried to rehab with them, it would be so much better for this planet. You are inspiring. I love this! Great way to spend my Sunday!
Leave New York, I returned to the west coast of Ireland 🇮🇪
Thanks for following along. Glad we can provide some inspiration!
Buy some baking soda boxes for your fridge and freezer and open them up to keep stink out.
Great suggestion, thanks!
The inconvenience of lifting and lowering the tailgate, curbs late night snacking. And no one can steal your slice of cake without being heard a mile away. Love watching all the way from Texas.
Your daughter is funny 😄😋 the apple falls not far from the tree(s). You're very enjoyable and fun to watch. Congratulations on fridge and freezer! It's true that one gets used to inconveniences quickly... and when you receive something "normal" back into your life, it feels like luxury. Sadly, the invers is also true: We get used to good things and blessings quickly as well, and tend to become less grateful... 🙈 It's nice to hear that you feel welcomed and included into the YT community! What a great start you had so far on this channel 🩷 May God continue to bless you
You are so right when you say that one get used to inconvenience…we are entering our third year living in a tiny house (the one on wheels!) 2 parents and a teen in 17m2…with a composting loo too… a bit of a challenge and yet we are enjoying ourselves …mostly living and working outside…we realised how little we need to be happy… keep on the good work.. oh and we too had a temporary storage…it was 8 years ago….😅
8 years of temporary storage wow! Sounds like you are familiar with all the same of our daily struggles!! It is a fun and liberating way to exist though for sure. Thanks for following along
In regards to getting used to inconveniences, it’s amazing how quickly one adapts once the conveniences are back, lol. In your situation, there’s still some inconvenience in accessing the fridge and freezer, but overall it just feels like a big relief. Like you’ve been holding your breath, and suddenly you can exhale. 😊
Exactly this!
@@offgridirishhomestead Your not allowed to cut grass or hedges between march and September as its illegal and will get a fine to get a farmer to cut your grass the standard rate is €300 per acre and hedge cutting will cost for six acres min €500 or €40 per hour and road hedges will need cutting 2 times minimum in cutting season and they do know if you have cut outside season as. Small planes fly over taking pictures
@@truth3358 Farmers cut their grass for hay & silage between the 2 months you mentioned!!!! Are all farmers in Ireland breaking the law???
mouse : look we have new living space plastic boxes to play with
Haven’t seen you trying to do canning ? Maybe I missed it plus drying herbs is a great way for storage and you only need an oven or warm room.
You are doing so well and the bigger fridge and freezer will help a lot thinking of you tc now the oldies 🤗🤗👍👍
A full sized fridge and freezer is such a luxury!
Have been enjoying your story. I watched a number of these off grid relocation vlogs and I must say never quite understand why the renovation and home space does’t take first priority as everything would be much easier if home finished (or at least made livable) first. Yes would delay the homestead lifestyle but tackling that could be done from some comfort and recharging. PS.. You’re both beautiful ❤
Thanks for following along! We were not able to start renovations on the cottage due to waiting on getting approval and sign-off from the local authority. Hoping the next video will give an update on what the plan is for the next phase of renovation.
@@offgridirishhomestead Oh. Thanks for enlightening me. That explains a lot!
Those berries sure look yummy! It's possible to do a home version of flash freezing, which is a truly great way to preserve whole berries. It's really easy, especially now that your freezer is operating on premises. As a subject, food preservation and storage is as vast as gardening itself. Good luck sorting it all out!
Thank you!
Contrary to belief, eggs do not need to be kept in the fridge. Happily sit on the works surface for a few weeks. Label when collected and use the oldest first. You guys are doing great, youll look back on this time with such wonderful memories. Hard work pays off. Have a great week .xx
I second the “not necessary to refrigerate eggs”. I keep mine on the counter in my kitchen.
If they are bought in the store/market they do as they are commercially washed and the protective shell coating destroyed. Farm to table you're correct...as long as they aren't washed until use.
Thank you for following along! We have a rooster, so we refrigerate to stop any embryo development. We intend to keep them in a cold pantry eventually.
I would suggest buying a Dehydrator… saves on space etc! Great for drying herbs making soup mixes etc! 😘
Great option for sure
Have you met The Irish Homestead, or Camper vibe. They both recently moved to Ireland and are renovating derelict homes. THE IRISH HOMESTEAD is actually using the same grant you are.
Hello, yes indeed, we following both @campervibe and @theirishhomestead and enjoy their content. Thanks for following along!
Have a look at the "Three rivers Homestead" Jessica freezes freezedries dehydrates and cans lits of their produce for a family of 10. Not necessarily the kinds of meals you want but so many ideas to keep everything useable.
Thanks will check them out
Eggs in a fridge?????
They last for 4 to 6 weeks unwashed outside the fridge.
Absolutely loving your journey and bumble xxxxery
Never put them in a fridge
Thank you for following along! We have a rooster, so we refrigerate to stop any embryo development. We intend to keep them in a cold pantry eventually.
Never seen such hard work just to have fridge and freezer! Well done there! Love the fact that - you feel more equipped to live and store good foods! ❤❤
Why can't you get tarps for the roof ,just temporarily to keep the rain out. The barn looks to be a good space ,the side walls are good.
The walls are in good shape. At the moment, its just about water tight enough.
Know what? I kind of like the bloopers at the end of each clips, it's kind of lighthearted and funny at the same time. Keep it coming...!
Thank you!
You are absolutely doing the best with the situation. You are making great progress. Thank you for the lovely video.
Thanks for following along
Love you guys, you are working so hard. xxx
📌 Wonder if some of the missing metal roofing has blown a bit off onto the roofing still in place & just needs to be slid back so you have more protected storage space. You may want to climb a ladder to take a peek..
P.S. Your fresh laid hen eggs don't need to be refrigerated since they haven't been pasteurized & IF you don't wash them until right before use as they have a natural coating on the shell called the “bloom” or “cuticle”, this coating is the first line of defense in keeping air & bacteria out of the egg. Eggshells are porous, so when you wash them you're removing that natural barrier. Will free up a lot of space in your fridge! Look into it, my eggs from my hens kept on my kitchen countertop for 6 to 8 weeks and longer if out of sunlight & cool place, btw I kept mine in a basket with date written on using charcoal pencil or black China pencil, better to see than a graphite pencil (never use sharpie). AND, there are ways to preserve your eggs for long term storage, keep fresh up to 18 months to 2 years, by LIMING EGGS aka WATER GLASSING EGGS (has been a way to preserve eggs since the 1800's before refrigeration) in a covered bucket or large glass jar filled with water & pickling lime (Calcium Hydroxide) then kept in dark cool place, see Simple Living Alaska video for details & recipe. 😊
Hello, and thank you for the great comment. We are aware of water glassing, and look forward to trying it out at some point, its such a magical mthod of preservation!
We have a rooster, so to ensure we don't get any embryo developed we keep the eggs in the fridge for now. Hoping at some point to keep them in a cold pantry / storage room.
I'm hooked! I'm a wanna be homesteader!! 😂 love the fact that you show your trials along with your triumphs!! 😊 Watching from Michigan USA
Thanks for following along!
great video ,great ur girl joining in , do you watch irish homestead ,sam n rebecca ,a great family ,n a donkey called toby take a watch ,u will wanna watch em regular i do ,also i watch west cork wanders , /love em and cornerhouse project ahhh dawn n ben also camper vibes love emm xx
Hey - we watch all those guys, they are great content creators for sure. Thanks for following along
Regarding your grass paddocks. Many farmers would use the grass as either hay or silage. They would come in, mow it down, bale it and take it away. And they would pay you for it! You might get 3/4 cuts per year out of it. Not sure if it was suggested already, hope it helps 😊
converting our Barn, we lived in a van for 2 1/2 years. What joy when we got a slab laid and power. A washing machine, dryer and fridge. Wifey was over the moon!! Looking forward to the next vid already.
Funny how much more you can appreciate the common conveniences of modern life when you have been without! Thanks for following along
Cheers guys, watched all your videos and they are awesome. Can't wait to see how all the inside of the house is going to turn out. Keep an eye out on Adverts and Done Deal, one can get great bargains however make sure you check the Sellers feedback from other Buyers and if it's 100% then they are usually trust-worthy, if it's an expensive item, then safer to pick it up yourselves and pay after you see it. Welcome to Ireland and wishing you all the very best of luck and good wishes in your new life here. Love and hugs from the west of Ireland xxx
🍃 Fridge and freezer yeah! 🤸🏽♀️
Woot!
Side quest off side quest. Lol. That wind sounds beautiful. I'd like to just stare at the drizzle & wind
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Please keep the hard work. Love to see this.
Thank you!
That’s us! Aw thank you for the shout out! Was so lovely to see your comment on OUR video! Erm… that looks like we should have made a detour for the sourdough pasta?! Can’t wait to see how the homestead develops guys, can’t give much advice on how to store food but can give you plenty of ideas on how to eat it 😋 x
Welcome anytime
Hi enjoyed binge watching your progress just found you today. I use a quad bike with a tow bar and bought an old trailer for £100 for the 11 Acre site I manage in the Lake District. Very hilly here too!!
They are not expensive and would save you a load of legwork.
Really looking forward to getting some mechanical assistance for sure!
You both have a fab on camera presence, it’s natural I presume cause who could do 20 takes for each segment. Love your humour, love what you’re doing. Hi from Vancouver Island Canada.
We love Vancouver Island! Thank you for your kind words. I don't feel like a natural at all (Kayvan), Cori has had plenty of on camera practice by now, so guess her proficiency rubs off a little on me. Thanks for following along
Found your channel a few days ago and love it.
You're positive energy and always cheery demeanour are great.
I'm a member of the emergency services and here's a "fun fact" for you... when we're looking for missing persons those compost patches always show up on our drones as a heat source, so don't be surprised if you get a knock on the door one day asking can it be investigated! 😂
Oh wow, the thought about the heat output on IR imagery never cross my mind 😂 Thanks for following along
I have watched a few family’s live in campers and I say you are great
Thank you! Appreciate you
I love your energy! Wish you all the best ❤
Hi, put a date on the eggs and everything you freeze when collected, your on a long learning curve which will get easier as you tick your way through the endless lists. Love your vlogs, keep up the great work😜
Thank you
Please make your life a little easier and purchase a used ATV with a trailer to carry heavy loads.
I agree whole heartedly with this statement
Would love to have some mechanical assistance. Hopefully in the not too distant future!
Thanks for sharing
You guys are so cute. Your wife is a happy girl.
Make sure you store your eggs the right way (pointy side down), so they will last longer.
Thank you!
Dry the herbs and can the fruit for jam or jelly. You can pickle onions, peppers, cucumbers, cabbage...good probiotics!
you can always dry your herbs and they would last till next year, love your channel
Drying is a great option for sure. Thanks for following along
Love the videos. Keep up the good work 👏 😂😂😂
long term ramp will discharge battery you can buy a charger that keeps and maintains battery
Thanks for the tip
A freeze drier would be perfect for you guys right now - it’s a shame they’re hideously expensive!
You’ve come up with an excellent temporary work around though - I just hope that you can at least get one room in the house ready for winter so you can possibly move your food storage in there and make it a bit easier.
They are aren't they!? Would love a freeze dryer. One day.... Need somewhere to put it first :)
you can also dry many herbs & flowers - Danu's Irish Herb garden & Huw Richards, he also helped with a colleagues new book of fermenting, is another one to watch; there are many options to preserving, not just fridge & freezing;
be sure to put some kind of heavy beam/post under your barn roof rafters for a quick temporary fix , wouldn't rely on it permanently ... otherwise the barn is a good place for storage, be safe while under it
am enjoying your videos
thanx for sharing
Thank you!
Unwashed eggs have their protective "bloom" intact and can be kept at room temp for up to a week. Just keep them pointy-side down. Also, through a process called water glassing, eggs can be "canned" and kept on a pantry shelf for 9 months to one year! But I am so happy for you having a grown-up-sized fridge and freezer! your baby one was much too small.
Hello, the bloom is magical isn't it! So have a rooster, we only keep the eggs refrigerated to stop any embryo development - intend to keep them in a cool pantry eventually. Have heard of glassing - its quite an amazing storage technique. Thanks for your comment, appreciate you following along
Loved your pasta idea, going to have to try it out myself.👍
Me again! You mentioned ticks in one of your videos, Guinea fowl are very good at keeping them under check and also act as early warning system for predators like foxes. They make nice eating as well!
A few comments have mentioned similar. Definitely a consideration for us. Thank you
7:42 That's a railway girder (rail track). They never rust. If your shed is made from these, the might still be in good nick,
A couple of comments said the same - was news to us. Absolutely love it - and yeah it is rock solid!
Have you ever considered building a underground root cellar for long term storage of your root crops, etc.
Yes, it is in the back of our mind. Have plenty of elevated land which falls away quickly, which would be ideal to insert a half buried structure in. We have been trying to scope out the best land to insert it into. Only problem is, moisture levels here in IRL are always high - so might need mechanical ventilation / dehumidifying.
Hi. I live in Texas. Love watching your videos, so much energy Love it! You need to post some cooking noodle videos, sounds interesting. Keep up ya'll good works, it will payoff one day. Beautiful family!
I enjoy you two! I’ll be in Ireland in September! #1 on my bucket list…Looking forward to being there!
So cool. I have a homestead in the Scottish Highlands. ❤
Following along
Kayvan's mum is from Dundee, we love Scotland 💙
Have a look at Geoff Lawtons 18 day compost process. Enjoying the videos. Although I'm not sure you are giving a true representation of the Irish weather. Far too much sun in those videos from what I remember. Although I hail from the west coast so maybe you are on the sunny south east of Ireland
Hello and welcome, we are down in the SW! Its been a beauty of a September, unreal. Especially given the wash out of a winter, and such a subdued Summer.
I just started watching your channel a few weeks ago. I look forward to new posts because you both have such amazing attitudes and can laugh through trials, tribulations and yourselves. I applaud your hard work and determination! Have you had a good cry?? I'm pretty sure I would have lost it, looking at the truck and knowing the only space we had was an open barn to store things in. Can't wait to follow you on your journey!
Thanks so much for your lovely comment.
Laughing, crying, tantrums and awe. Blood, sweat and tears!
While you are doing a burnoff of the grasses...you might want to add a few of those hoarded items to the pile. I mean it is just what I might do when hubby is off to town.😅
Great video as always regards Howard from Cyprus 🎉🎉
Thanks Howard!
I love your videos and its surprised me how many people are doing what you're doing ... very inspirational ... keep going xxx
Thank you!
@@offgridirishhomestead you're very welcome x
They were blackberries
Of course, slip of the tongue!
a commercial cold room/freezer room is what you need. cheap as chips
Great video guys ❤
Thank you!
How are ya lads,
Binge watched your stuff over the last few days and obviously subscribed.
Welcome to Ireland 🇮🇪
We live in Kerry.
I have to say around the 13 min mark I reminisced on something I heard years ago.
"Are you mad, you could talk that roof down"😂
Well done on the progress in general though. Got a shit load done in a short time.
All the best. I'll be following
Ps you're in Ireland now.......
...prepare to be called Kevin a lot😂 ✌❤
Thanks a mil! We love Kerry.
I use Kevin when I know I am not going to be meeting / speaking to the other person again, and don't want to end up repeating Kayvan twice and spelling it out for them lol
Thanks for following along
We just had a hurricane here in my little town in Northern Florida. Massive flooding and it has left many families homeless. During the hurricane while you are having to sit and listen to the storm and you can't see outside due to hurricane shutters, you just sit and wait for the eye to pass over. I watched your vlogs as my distraction. You would make me laugh and my other half would look at me like i was crazy or loosing my mind. Which he was as he stresses out majorly over the hurricanes. I just think why stress out, we can't afford to leave and go elsewhere, so just make the best of it. If its my time then so be it. But anyways thanks for the distraction and laughs.
Hey, glad you found some solace during the scary natural disasters you are experiencing. We were aware of the bad weather causing trouble as the guys from @sowtheland @thehollarhomestead @lumnahacres mentioned it in their homestead shop talk podcast which is part of our regular listening.
Hope you made it through without too much trouble to deal with.
Thanks for following along.
Found your channel by accident, so glad I did. You are such a lovely family, so down to earth. I wish you all the luck.
Thanks a mil! Appreciate you following along.
I agree with the other viewers, you can smoke and salt items, set up a cool under ground veggie store. The onions can be hung in a dry cool area, you can de hydrate fruit and veggies you can can some items
And bottle some items
Hope to be doing all of the above when we get the chance! Thanks for following along
My husband and I have been right where you are and believe me it is worth it. Our little farm is thriving and established. We are content and happy so truck on guys and you'll get there. x
Thank you for the positive reinforcement!
Use a couple of poles to hold up the barn door rather than trying to hold it up with ropes from the failing roof joists
Nice! TY
Your sourdough recipe look delicious 🌿👌🎂
Have you thought about digging down for a root cellar? Then you can store a great deal there including the stuff you learn to can/bottle. There's loads of info out there.
Love you both you're very entertaining!
Root cellar is definitely being considered. Would be a great way to store long term.
Thanks for following along
Your perseverance and resourcefulness in tackling the challenges on your off-grid homestead are truly inspiring. It's remarkable to see how you turn obstacles into opportunities, making each setback a stepping stone toward success. Your journey is a testament to the strength and creativity required to thrive in such a unique lifestyle. Thank you for sharing these experiences with us. And I am Floating Village Life, Hit follow and let's explore together!
Can't wait to see more of the renovations, although it is great seeing the day to day battles you are going through. Give a shout out to some fans or neighbors who might have old roof sheeting, so you can fix the barn roof up! Love watching your life story unfold!
Watch this space, slow going at the moment on the reno. Gathering materials and prepping for the next big phase of work.
Wow that was a really look use of the truck. Brilliant you are able to set up good sized fridges and freezer. Brilliant job. That van is proving a excellent buy.
Having the fridge and freezer is such a luxury!
hi there.
i got a idea, put stairs to the side off the lorry hatch so you only need to lower it a little then a stair to get inside off the lorry becasue then you could take away the stair on the lorry hatch and you are good to go and close it meanwhile the first stair could show you were the lorry hatch is going to be.
if you get what i mean?'
just a thought i had and have a great day!
Nice suggestion, thanks for following along
There are several sites on u tube on how to make a mixture put ureggs in a large 2 to 5 gallon jugs that u can get ur hand in and out of pour mixture over you eggs not cooked or anything but wipe them off .these eggs wll last a year in this liquid mixture in dark dry area . Wipperwill holler and make it work and few more one from alaska that does a whole thing on eggs. Some on making chee butter which will stay on your shelfs for up to 5 years . By the way i have done all except eggs because i just got chickens so i will be doing the jars soon . These pople have done these things for years and they work ive lived on some land my hoe live . So you can do canning with no water or use water but potatoes are best without water canned. U can do bacon in jars. I have tried it all it works. They show you all u need to know how to do all of this and it is not hard. Wipperwill holler
Make it make just go in an put in general ??about perserving food. We are all from american but we are pretty good at this suff because of our heritage like ametican indains , mine german french mine english so all ofthese people where well taught . God bless you all and it doesnt hurt to pray first. 😊
Thank you for all the suggestions !
I agree that herbs are great dehydrated. Many of them can hung to dry as well.
Another note: with an upright freezer, it is very easy to accidentally leave it open a crack (or more) and lose everything. You may want to invest in some sort of strapping system to be sure it stays closed.
Great tip thank you.
Ah folks, absolutely delighted to see our card and the shout out for us! Made our week 😊
Fab job on the barn. For curiosity sake those are not steel i beams in the barn they are actually railway tracks from the abandonded railway which is soon going to be made into a massive greenway. Great to learn more and ty in bits of history. It also dates you barn and weve also found them and sleepers used as lintils etc. Cant wait to see the car and motorbike bits. Great use of an old barn 👌
We gotta freeze a lot of our herbs and fish! But we are defo looking into a dehydrater, espcially to start making our own tea. Apparantly blackberry leaves are great for that also. So you could have a double harvest!
Could be useful to pick up a small tractor lawnmower with a big engine. Ours is 25hp and does a great job pulling trailers or stumps outta ground while still being small enough to be discreet. Would help moving things around the land , and cutting the grass 👍
And OMG THAT SOURDOUGH pasta looks unreal... Did you get the recipe online somewhere?
I agree with getting a farm vehicle of some sort as a priority. Dehydrator’s are a great luxury for down the road- at least where I am from they are very costly. Interesting bit of history on the railway tracks! That is another reason I love watching these videos. 👍🏻
Its a beauty of a card - deserves to be shown off!
Great observation about the railway tracks - thought they looked a bit odd, that explains it now! Love learning about the history of the house and the locality.
Have two motorbikes and a bunch of bits to get across from the UK still. Never ending....
Another suggestion to keep fruit and veggies longer, and not sure if you have them available there, but green bags/containers. I use them and they've saved a lot of my fresh produce longer.