We're Building A Straw Bale Pole Barn House!

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  • Опубликовано: 28 дек 2024

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  • @GINZO4849
    @GINZO4849 10 месяцев назад +49

    I've been watching since about 9K subscribers and I absolutely love you two, so don't get mad, but I dream of the day you focus on finishing a project before starting another, namely your dome. I want to see you living in your dome all nice and cozy and decorated the way you want. I'll always be a cheerleader.

    • @renskeldon8309
      @renskeldon8309 10 месяцев назад +4

      Hi, like the music. You've come a long way.

    • @fredk4136
      @fredk4136 10 месяцев назад

      Agree

    • @TomBTerrific
      @TomBTerrific 10 месяцев назад

      Seems like that would be their goal also. Seems the dome isn’t meeting their original expectations. Call it reality. Maybe they have decided it’s better to sleep and live in the trailer. While doing tThis works for another living quarters idea has emerged that easier, more practical and perhaps efficient. My suggestion would be quite trying to invent the wheel.perhaps finding a proven solution. People have lived in high desert for centuries. Surely something is out there that tickles your fancy.

  • @jeffreycheney9990
    @jeffreycheney9990 10 месяцев назад +19

    I read years ago that researchers feel that a darker home found in the deserts of the Middle East offers rest to the eyes from the intense light of the outside. So your dome home, although darker, is restful to your eyes.

  • @NicoleHoltActress
    @NicoleHoltActress 10 месяцев назад +19

    I cannot WAIT to see this house grow. I'm so excited for you.

  • @eleanorcramer7986
    @eleanorcramer7986 10 месяцев назад +17

    You two sometimes three are so hands on. Pouring heart and soul into the builds and your faithful fur baby. For a desert setting it is rich with all you are investing.

  • @bigb2956
    @bigb2956 10 месяцев назад +27

    Place plastic on the ground before putting any earth bags down to prevent moisture for wicking up to the bags.

    • @RVBadlands2015
      @RVBadlands2015 10 месяцев назад +2

      Also hardware cloth to prevent rodents.

    • @rojerww
      @rojerww 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@RVBadlands2015 - I think it is recommended to also dust the bales with borax. IIRC.

    • @bighappy177
      @bighappy177 10 месяцев назад +2

      urbancrete coarse gravel?

  • @robinmarie5180
    @robinmarie5180 10 месяцев назад +15

    Very excited for you. IDK if I could start another part without finishing the dome. God Bless you. I'll be rooting for you.

  • @ZonDog
    @ZonDog 10 месяцев назад +29

    What about the outside of the dome? I'm worried you only have one layer of cob on it and it's getting wind and rain erosion. Hope it doesn't incur bad damage. Just wondering.😎

    • @micahsparks5495
      @micahsparks5495 10 месяцев назад +6

      Seems like they've been patching it up as needed, which I've read is sufficient until a final weatherproofing it finished. A bit more labor intensive long term, but allows them to focus on bigger projects now.
      My main concern (and perhaps theirs) is the new root cellar. I imagine they want to get the new building on top of it ASAP so that they've got enough compressive strength to keep the walls sturdy

    • @mzimmerman1988
      @mzimmerman1988 10 месяцев назад +1

      same

    • @ZonDog
      @ZonDog 10 месяцев назад

      @@micahsparks5495 That makes sense to me.

    • @fredk4136
      @fredk4136 10 месяцев назад

      Agree

  • @chriswarren274
    @chriswarren274 9 месяцев назад

    You two are the sweetest couple, you admire each other, respect each other and that's a wonderful thing to see💕

  • @patti0128
    @patti0128 10 месяцев назад +1

    I have seen in some of the earth ships that they utilized fish ponds in their green houses to water and fertilize their greenhouse gardens. Will you be doing something similar?

  • @KarlaHafdahl
    @KarlaHafdahl 10 месяцев назад +9

    I think that's a great idea good luck guys

  • @brennagarten317
    @brennagarten317 10 месяцев назад +1

    Especially important to have a way to go forward together, incorporating the kitchen, greenhouse, cellar, and bathrooms. I'm happy you have found a faster way to build the newer, bigger space.

  • @smwon1
    @smwon1 10 месяцев назад +7

    I'm looking forward to seeing how the straw bale building goes and how you guys do it.

  • @affordabledesertliving3487
    @affordabledesertliving3487 10 месяцев назад +7

    11.37 minute House Sparrow, House Finch, Curve-billed Thrasher singing, and nice quick shot of great looking Black-throated Sparrow, and Canyon Tohwee also. Looks like you folks are enjoying your local birds.

  • @jeffcook8501
    @jeffcook8501 10 месяцев назад +1

    Good morning to my Favorite Dirt Bag Couple. Love the progress you all are making. It is definitely going to get better as you get to expand out I bet just getting where you are now feels alot better then when you only had the trailer as your living area. Can't wait to see the next where your going from here. Congrats and keep up the great work.

  • @Treewok
    @Treewok 10 месяцев назад +1

    have you guys ever considered earthen cooling tubes?

  • @nerther7625
    @nerther7625 10 месяцев назад +5

    That plan looks awesome Jim and Jess. I know Jim, that you will take great care in the build to make sure it is a sound structure. Jess, I was happy to hear you express your feelings and thoughts today.

  • @debbiemiller7342
    @debbiemiller7342 10 месяцев назад +5

    Looking forward to the build

  • @marymccowan6629
    @marymccowan6629 10 месяцев назад +1

    Things are getting exciting once again I love when you start something new. With health issues hopefully out of the way and Pete there part tiime you will be doing great ❤❤❤❤

  • @PatriciaVanWy-nr7to
    @PatriciaVanWy-nr7to 10 месяцев назад +4

    My in-laws built a straw bale house years ago. It kept a moderate temperature year round and was located in northern Idaho. I know your home is going along marvelously 😊😊

    • @RVBadlands2015
      @RVBadlands2015 10 месяцев назад +1

      Our Strawbale stays at 65 degrees.

  • @karenbuckner1959
    @karenbuckner1959 10 месяцев назад +4

    Exciting news! We wish you all the best as you start this phase. I see more rain water catchment ahead. 😉 Those movable windows will release that excess heat. Hmm... could they be used under the eaves of the higher roof areas on south side? They'd provide winter light, and summer heat release. Kind of like a passive solar home feature. Straw bale is good insulation. May they stay very dry. And may things go up well and quickly for you. Build on!😊

  • @MelissaMalzahn
    @MelissaMalzahn 10 месяцев назад +2

    Your home will be really beautiful when you get done. Yes with only 2 of you doing such manual labor is hard on you. Can't wait to see it.

  • @annettesanchez7062
    @annettesanchez7062 10 месяцев назад +4

    You need to put the shade cloth on the inside of the greenhouse so they lasts longer. Maybe a grommet through cabal slide system she can just pull herself

  • @trevordierolf4051
    @trevordierolf4051 10 месяцев назад

    I'm excited to watch this unfold. The mix of material and building techniques is very interesting. Great work. I wish you the best

  • @Nilafila76
    @Nilafila76 10 месяцев назад +2

    A word to the wise from experience, if your doing straw bales, you gotta do something before hand to prevent mice and other rodents from entering and making homes in the bales.

  • @rockysplace6012
    @rockysplace6012 10 месяцев назад +4

    Have you ever thought of doing a workshop with you and Jess’s knowledge it would really be beneficial in more than one way you would be helping people learn and a plus is you would be getting help with the build. Just a thought

  • @WACRE44
    @WACRE44 10 месяцев назад +2

    I believe you guys are doing a great job keep it up ! pole barn is cool love how your using different materials for heat and cooling and climate changes.

  • @OldLadyGardener
    @OldLadyGardener 10 месяцев назад +3

    I am looking forward to following your next build. Praying 🙏🏽 for your success before the next monsoons 😊

  • @wadeprior5203
    @wadeprior5203 10 месяцев назад +2

    Hey buddy how you doing today keep up the good work I hope everybody's doing okay help the animals doing okay keep up the good work and one step at a time❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @chadsshow2010
    @chadsshow2010 10 месяцев назад +1

    🌴 Aloha. looking at the straw bales that were on the root celar. That was giving us a HINT on what you were planning for over the root celar. Happy to see how it turns out. I miss seeing those kinds of clouds in hawaii. 😊🤙

  • @peterwaroblak166
    @peterwaroblak166 10 месяцев назад +2

    I've always liked the idea of a straw bale house, maybe in the style of an earthship so you could look into the green house. Maybe wrap it with chicken wire and add some plaster or cement to the cob to keep out critters

    • @rojerww
      @rojerww 10 месяцев назад +1

      Chicken wire - or less expensive but identical, stucco wire has holes too large to keep out rodents. I know for a fact because I am living with that issue. My walls are also coated with a partial cement mix - that too is no guarantee - those little boogers are tenacious. IIRC, one should treat the bails with borax before encasing in stucco or cobb.

  • @johnbornschein5525
    @johnbornschein5525 10 месяцев назад +1

    Jess you need some new gloves Thanks!

  • @paulawagner6058
    @paulawagner6058 6 месяцев назад

    Sounds like a good plan.

  • @largefamilyruralliving7434
    @largefamilyruralliving7434 10 месяцев назад

    Oooooh, exciting! ❤

  • @rojerww
    @rojerww 10 месяцев назад +1

    One Third of my living space is straw bale. Be SURE to protect your bales from rodents. I think one is supposed to add borax to the bales. I bought this place already made. My neighbor bought a house made by the same couple. We both have issues with rodents in our walls. No Bueno! Another tip might be to ensure to place the bales upside down. For a garden you want the fold side down (to help hold moisture like, well, a straw) but for a house you might want the fold side up. Another tip I would suggest - try to make your inner walls as smooth as possible. Both my interior and exterior walls are "organic" - lumpy, bumpy, and difficult to decorate. Consider carefully where you might want to put your quaint little niches.
    I'd love to replaster my walls so that they are less stucco textured and a good bit smoother but I've already painted pictures on the two walls that there was room for a mural.
    Just curious, what are you going to be paying per bale? It's been a year or more since I bought my last 25 bales at about $6.50 each. That's a bit expensive. I hope you will be paying less.
    I am in high desert at ˜7,000' near Las Vegas NM.

  • @carolmingus2754
    @carolmingus2754 10 месяцев назад +2

    How exciting to break ground on your house!!! Good luck and I am very interested to see the straw part of your build!!!!

  • @vivienhill7934
    @vivienhill7934 10 месяцев назад

    The earthbag design incorporating an enclosed garden looks great.

  • @arthurf.cleary4750
    @arthurf.cleary4750 10 месяцев назад +2

    Here's wishing you the best with your new and, exiting project. This will certainly give you improved living conditions and lots of necessary living space. Good Luck.

  • @thomashawkinson373
    @thomashawkinson373 10 месяцев назад +7

    Ha ha ha! Finish planning ya right. The longer it takes and the more positive your life is the bigger the fantasy becomes (it’s all good). Time to draw back will come latter in life. Ride the wave while chopping wood and carrying water.

  • @daisym930
    @daisym930 10 месяцев назад +1

    Have you guys ever considered offering hands-on training or asking for volunteers to help finish the dome and/or new pole barn? I watch two other channels doing off grid, alternative structures in AZ. Tiny Shiny has offered hands-on earth bag structure training as well as asking for help doing large berms to direct rain water and planting landscaping that followers bought/donated. Other homestead projects, too. Recently they asked for donations to build a new goat barn and pasture. Donations exceeded their goal. Maybe they would mentor how to organize training or volunteers?

  • @Peachy08
    @Peachy08 10 месяцев назад

    My late uncle built a straw bale house in Colorado. It was beautiful.

  • @canuckyank82
    @canuckyank82 10 месяцев назад

    So fantastic! I will be watching every step! Very excited!💥💥💥

  • @rictri03
    @rictri03 10 месяцев назад +2

    Sounds good, I'm in construction, and I like to see projects go up quickly. 👍👍👍

  • @bighappy177
    @bighappy177 10 месяцев назад

    I'm so very excited. : ) Y'all let your creativity, direct you. I'm onboard.

  • @UpperSkyDJ
    @UpperSkyDJ 10 месяцев назад +1

    You all are making good progress. Even with the temporary setbacks you've had in the pass, it's great to see you continue to move forward. It's awesome to watch as you learn and adapt with changes that are functional and realistic. Keep up the great work. 😊🙏👍🏼

  • @annar6430
    @annar6430 10 месяцев назад

    Morning, Love your future plans and agree with your excellent choice of easly obtainable materials. Get going ❤❤👍👀🇯🇲

  • @mzimmerman1988
    @mzimmerman1988 10 месяцев назад +2

    1:40 Nice dance moves :D

  • @ElectricPoliville
    @ElectricPoliville 10 месяцев назад +3

    Dutch walls nice 👍 😅, congratulations on this stage of the build, been looking forward to it also.

  • @DesertDog8989
    @DesertDog8989 10 месяцев назад +1

    My favorite channel in the County.

  • @Linda-t3o
    @Linda-t3o 10 месяцев назад

    Just LOVED the music 🎵🎶🎸
    Looking forward to the next stage.. hope all goes well 👍🦘

  • @codemonkey2k5
    @codemonkey2k5 10 месяцев назад

    I strongly recommend looking in to Geothermal heating and cooling for your home and green house. It's far easier than you might think, though you would need to rent a backhoe with a fairly long reach to do it. The upfront cost of the piping as well as the heat pump will quickly be offset. And you will be able to keep your greenhouse cool enough for the summer heat.

  • @brandons9398
    @brandons9398 10 месяцев назад

    I can’t wait to see the rest of this build!

  • @wayneh3021
    @wayneh3021 10 месяцев назад

    Just a thought.. Maybe do the barn house round, to match the work yall's have been doin.. maybe do the one side you want square.. then the square works too IMO.. Heck.. Connect everything, that way you have what your needing and keep going with the art-deco/look (IMO), you got goin., no matter what, lookin forward to the huge build 😊👍👍

  • @Blindhomesteader
    @Blindhomesteader 10 месяцев назад

    this is going to be Great! excited for yall!

  • @koningbolo4700
    @koningbolo4700 10 месяцев назад

    Pole barn construction works well with the straw bales, chicken wire and cob method

  • @terry4O
    @terry4O 10 месяцев назад +1

    I'm so excited for you guys! You do need to be cognizant of clay in the gravel for your foundation bags, may need to throw it on a screen to loosen it off.

  • @brusselsprout5851
    @brusselsprout5851 10 месяцев назад +1

    I totally get it, about working in clutter. It's extremely frustrating.
    Designing then implementing your living work spaces is hard work but worth it, I know. It requires creativity, vision and ambition to see it to completion many people lack. The rewards are so fulfilling, especially seeing it coming together. Cheering you on from Ohio.

  • @roxanasmith7745
    @roxanasmith7745 9 месяцев назад

    I saw one being built and the staw ,from what i understand is a high rating insulator.i watched start to finsh a it was quite amazing. God speed with your build.

  • @petejohnson8590
    @petejohnson8590 10 месяцев назад +2

    What wonderful plans, 🙏❤️🌺 so love your dog, greetings from Grandpa Pete from France 🇫🇷

  • @sharondagostino3348
    @sharondagostino3348 10 месяцев назад

    Oh I'm excited for this!
    New project 🎉

  • @builtontherockhomestead9390
    @builtontherockhomestead9390 10 месяцев назад +1

    Going to be interesting to watch. My livestock shelters are falling apart and with the price of lumber I am not sure I want to just replace materials that can rot again. Especially since my place is full of free rocks. So eager for ideas.

  • @ericjohnson1008
    @ericjohnson1008 10 месяцев назад +1

    This will be exciting to see come together. I'm excited for y'all.

  • @jimevans4535
    @jimevans4535 10 месяцев назад

    Have you thought about a swamp cooler for the greenhouse? I had a couple of greenhouses one had 2 big fans at one end where the entrance was and in the back i had a swamp cooler set up. It ran most of the width of the greenhouse. I had an aluminum tray on the botto. And astrap at the top where it held a cardboard honeycomb sheet about 5 inches thick. At the side i had a poly 55 gallon drum set in the ground with plastic pipe running from a pump to a plastic pipe 1 and 1/2 diameter that the underside was drilled and one end caped with a screw off cap. Water pored from the holes saturating the cardboard and the tray on the bottom had a return pipe going back in the water drum. I also had water flowing in the barrel fro another source and when the float on the pump reached a certain level it cut off. Behind the cooler was a big cover covering the whole thing from the outside and when temperatures reached what i had set the automatic opener opened the flap for air flow from the fans at the front to draw threw. I mounted the thermostats that controled it half way. You may want to try. You can look this up at greenhouse supply places.

  • @evelynmartinez6136
    @evelynmartinez6136 10 месяцев назад +1

    Its your home but i really would love to see the dome finished outside and inside before the next project.

  • @larryjackson8675
    @larryjackson8675 10 месяцев назад +1

    Im very excited for this next phase of my favorite show!!!!

  • @DowntownBrownApache
    @DowntownBrownApache 10 месяцев назад

    Try Closed Cell soray foam. Solar fans for your greenhouse

  • @danielhughes6896
    @danielhughes6896 10 месяцев назад +1

    You will finish weatherproofing the dome before starting on the pole barn right?

  • @maraelaine7360
    @maraelaine7360 10 месяцев назад +2

    Great ideas!

  • @portiamonnette
    @portiamonnette 10 месяцев назад +1

    I know people that have lived in the desert and have told me. The one mistake they made was not building an outdoor shower right when they got started Building there homestead. Because it keeps your trailer clean and no mildew grows, The towels dry instantly, My one friend does not let her husband or child into the trailer. Unless they've rinsed off in the shower first and rinsed the dirt and mud off their clothes and hang them up to dry on hooks in the sun to keep laundry. At Bay
    Just clean your clothes and rinse as you go day to day and the water can be channeled for a tree and little garden right next to it.

  • @smiletoday1061
    @smiletoday1061 10 месяцев назад

    That's all very exciting ! I'll be watching 🤓

  • @charlenequinilty7252
    @charlenequinilty7252 10 месяцев назад +1

    Was about to ask how crew was doing. The design looks great.

  • @everettplummer9725
    @everettplummer9725 10 месяцев назад +1

    If you have wind, not sinking the poles in depth, could be catastrophic. The best method of sitting poles, is a foot below the freeze line. Pouring about a foot of concrete, then back fill. Allowing the poles and walls to flex, instead of snapping. Our pole buildings were still standing, after the neighbors pole buildings, were in the fields.

  • @SheridanAtwood-bd3ks
    @SheridanAtwood-bd3ks 10 месяцев назад +1

    Although the IDEA of using a gabion as a stem wall sounds good and looks good, Structural Engineers advise AGAINST using gabions for ANY weight bearing walls in structures. They have determined that gabions shift too much. I was surprised to learn this because I have used gabion weirs in fish habitat restoration. My guess would be that a gabion stem wall would be fine for a green house which doesn't weigh much, as compared to building upon a gabion stem wall with strawbales or anuthing of significant weight will be situated.

    • @honeybadgerisme
      @honeybadgerisme 10 месяцев назад

      I was curious about that! I wonder if just adding cement between the gabion stones would do the trick? It's not terribly expensive with the rocks and having the metal wires replaced with rebar would be the structural sheer reinforcement needed? idk-never did all the maths for engineering school. idk if that combo would hold up any better to a compression test. It would slow down rodent and snake tunnels!🎉

  • @Steelhead23
    @Steelhead23 10 месяцев назад

    I am very interested to see how you can fireproof the straw bales on the new building.

  • @AnnFBug
    @AnnFBug 10 месяцев назад

    Your plans look just like the garage they are building on the Trent & Allie channel!

  • @pattigsbh4392
    @pattigsbh4392 10 месяцев назад

    ❤ Love the new plans. Excited with you. God bless❤🙏

  • @Alphonso7777777
    @Alphonso7777777 10 месяцев назад

    Pulbah Pioneers. This build is going to teach us so much. So glad to be on this journey of discovery with you. All the best.

  • @leethebee1560
    @leethebee1560 10 месяцев назад +1

    Really liking your straw bale building

  • @stvooplayhouse
    @stvooplayhouse 10 месяцев назад +1

    Your excitement,excites us I'm ready let's go!!!

  • @lmelior
    @lmelior 10 месяцев назад

    Eyyy I sort of guessed right on the last video! I didn't guess the monitor-style roof part of the plan but after reading up on it, I can see the benefits. The earthbag dome is awesome but I know how back-breaking that work was for just the two of you with the occasional help of a third...I feel like those are best suited to much larger groups of people to share the load and speed up the process. A pole barn with straw bale and polycarbonate walls is going to go up so much faster! I know it'll be more expensive cost-wise, but the time and labor savings isn't nothing. Very exciting!
    Also I love the shots of the doggos...old bear Crew and sweet, energetic Lluvi ♥

  • @KarlaHafdahl
    @KarlaHafdahl 10 месяцев назад +2

    You could put in some rain gathering gutters along the roof sides to drain into the house areas

  • @arjanvogel6444
    @arjanvogel6444 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you guys.

  • @malikto1
    @malikto1 10 месяцев назад +1

    When I saw the size of the addition my first thought was straw bails. I'm sure whatever you do will be great.

  • @annalinekennedy1027
    @annalinekennedy1027 10 месяцев назад +1

    I am tired from just listening. Big job ahead. Good luck. Looking forward to all the videos. ❤

  • @rickvangunten4800
    @rickvangunten4800 10 месяцев назад +1

    Looks like some great ideas for the next phase. Looking forward to watching you guys get er done..................................>

  • @roberthealey7238
    @roberthealey7238 10 месяцев назад

    3D mock up in sketch up or an AR tool for the house?

  • @dyannejohnson6184
    @dyannejohnson6184 10 месяцев назад +4

    Gabion is very maintenance free…wall. I had a 30’ by 12’ foot wall run by my house to maintain a steep bank

    • @DesertDog8989
      @DesertDog8989 10 месяцев назад

      they put one around their cistern years ago...have you seen it? they're an awesome team!!!

    • @GrowTreeOrganics
      @GrowTreeOrganics 10 месяцев назад

      This video has a cool Gabion basket design. Might be a little what they're going for.
      ruclips.net/video/_4xNreFuyqE/видео.html

  • @andrewadams488
    @andrewadams488 10 месяцев назад

    Straw bale walls would make for a very stable inside temperature. Would you be using house wrap to protect the bales against moisture until you are ready to cob/

  • @markduncan122
    @markduncan122 10 месяцев назад +1

    Talking about hay bales have you thought about fire hazards? I would hate to of something bad happen.

  • @albertdehn8381
    @albertdehn8381 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks for sharing 😀👍

  • @annwithaplan9766
    @annwithaplan9766 10 месяцев назад

    Looking forward to the newer build.

  • @abuelitacaicedo3185
    @abuelitacaicedo3185 10 месяцев назад

    I know lots want that dome finished. I do too. But I also want you to have a bigger space to live in and to make the dome the home isn’t all you need. Yup a light bright place to go with the cozy dome! You will never completely finish. That is life. Changed plans to fit your needs as you go along is completely acceptable! (Love the bale build and green house 👌🏻☺️)

  • @sondraflesch1463
    @sondraflesch1463 10 месяцев назад +1

    I love the house.. Looking forward to it. And I kept hoping I could see the lettering on the gloves better.... Who makes them ??

  • @ingridbond3432
    @ingridbond3432 10 месяцев назад

    love how you're working with different techniques/materials/processes - really appreciate being in the audience - i get to watch and learn, thank you!
    (p.s. live in tucson currently, when i move will be staying in the sw desert.)

  • @justsilman
    @justsilman 10 месяцев назад

    Another great video you two

  • @darienneflint9354
    @darienneflint9354 10 месяцев назад

    Hi i have been watching for some time. I thought the dome was going to house at top floor bedroom. Like the new house plans looks like a big project but ideal. Looking forward to the build. Remember to have time out ... maintain your health and pressure to not rush enjoy life too

  • @ram1brn
    @ram1brn 10 месяцев назад +4

    reccomend 70%but for a green house you might need 90% how are you sealing the gabion baskets so you dont get critters in there

  • @danodynamo
    @danodynamo 10 месяцев назад +1

    I’d suggest you finish the dome. 💯 inside and out. then cellar before starting on something else.
    But great channel, enjoy watching

  • @jeffreyshough9696
    @jeffreyshough9696 4 месяца назад

    I'm surprised you haven't done the roof already for the shade and to get the rain water

  • @ronbean1628
    @ronbean1628 10 месяцев назад

    I seen a monitor structure made from a medal RV carport. The two wings were stick framed and insulated. This could cut back on construction time.

  • @beachlife9419
    @beachlife9419 10 месяцев назад

    Nice 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍