You’re on the outside riverbank of a curve in the mighty Fraser. You can see the shore is being actively eroded. Don’t sink too much into this project man.
I think it's evident that we all are happy for you my friend ,and on behalf of all , thank you to all who pitched in and Andrew did a fantastic job.trully happy for you
Happy for u dustin.pretty dam cool project and living that close to the water well that's a priceless view right there.cant wait to see the buildup and way it comes together for you.thanks again for the great videos and u being open enough to show the pricing and cost of this.
If the ceiling is that low upstairs I'd cut in a shed dormer. It would be pretty inexpensive with minimal/no waste of existing framing and minimal materials for the pony wall. If you don't do this you will spend the rest of your time there bumping your head on the ceiling and wishing you had. $10k cad is a steal for anyone willing to put in the work! Great find!
I am 75 years young….built or rehabbed 6 homesteads, Colorado, Texas, Tennessee, New Mexico and my current casa in north central nevada…..I look back and can’t believe I did all that…..and realize I did …you my friend are living the adventure, enjoy it while you can ….because the road less traveled gives the most pleasure and always know the road does have an ending.blessings to you
Did you make good profits out of it or was more pleasure while you had another source of income? Id love to do that but I'm scared, hamster wheel spins too fast
@@Jessersadler my favorite…hmmmmm I guess where I am now, because the climate of high mountain plains, the lack of people especially socialists makes this more like country living 50 years ago. Colorado was the worst with its stupid laws and kommifornia transplants absolutely destroyed the state.
I regret not doing that sooner. Now at 72 I live in a small town I can't connect with, so I'm going to be looking for a deal I can move into for my forever home. I bought my current home with the idea I would work 2 more years and fix it up with cash before retiring here. I retired early and don't like my neighbors. I don't look forward to another move at my age, but want a place with a more amenable community nearby.
71yo widow homesteading in rural northeast Washington state USA. Not off the grid but off the beaten path living very simply in a 12 acre beautiful forest . New sub. 😊
66.blacksmith..theo.. 3years.off.grid...living Supose..illegal....buth In for a change..sell My 1200.square.yard. Property soon.i.hope Big.120.year.old Steamsaw.building.on It.edge.of harlingen The Netherlands since 3.months.alone.again Vegan.food..only.. Born.1958...is.66.&fit Blacksmith.steelworker 8months.from.retirement..ho.ho.not.me Blacksmithing.is so beautifull..got to have.a.smitty..coalfire Anvill.hammers&tongs You.know a.place..??? Theo.jilderts.willem De.zwijgerstraat.3..8862.s.z. Harlingen.the.netherlands..6.2.180.pounds.. Good.built..blond. not Dumm..&handy..hhmm Good.looks??..well Not.ugly..peacefull Not vaccinated..say.... Awake...greetings theo..j....write..please....
@metalover2 I reached out to Dustin probably a couple years ago on messenger saying the exact same thing and to my surprise he responded. Awesome, down to earth dude. I started watching MAV and Dustin about the same time during the pandemic and MAV went from like 41k to over 2.6 million subscribers while Dustin went from about 70k to 270k. I'm not sure if it's because Dustin is in Canada, maybe the algorithm doesn't share/recommend his videos as much but it's been awesome to watch his channel grow so much regardless. The Story Till Now is another Canadian RUclips channel I enjoy and their cinematography, done game, and narration is strong but still I think they're only around 300k. Hopefully they get 10x as big someday because they deserve it.
They will come! Jenna Phipps in BC was a crochet and knit RUclipsr with a few thousand subscribers when she bought a derelict house and started tearing into it. Her subscribers went to a million in a matter of weeks!
First off… don’t let that woman go!!!! The fact that she didn’t turn tail and run away is her final declaration that you two belong together!! Most people let alone a beautiful petite woman would be scared away.., instead she donned her mask and hazmat suit in style… she and you are the definition of steadfast!! I feel like I’ve bought my own dream property watching “Lot 32”!!!! I’m so excited for you and will wait expectantly every Saturday for the newest update on your endeavors!!! You’ve come far young man and am grateful that you allow us to tag along with your professional videos!!! Good luck and I’m excited to see what’s next!!!! PS…. Ditto to just about all the fabulous comments by those of us who love you 😉🩵🩵🩵
I agree with you, I was thinking the exact same thing. I have a feeling they will be together and even that plans might be in place for just that. We will have to wait and see what transpires
Just Subbed up RUclips Brought you to my timeline Wow 😲 Blown Away You Two Are a Match made in heaven Amazing Hard Work Take it from a Female that gets overwhelmed seeing Junk This really was up my junk Meter That said run for your life😅😂 Happy For you Both 😊
Dustin, you had me at "Off Grid Dream Home!" If you achieve anything even remotely as wonderful as the rig is, this is going to be one heckuva project. Let us pray there is no blockage of the river upstream causing a natural dam break like earlier this summer. Your home is very vulnerable to a natural disaster. What a cozy little place. ♥
Yeah I noticed a fence along the property dropping down towards the river. That also might have influenced the sale price. Most rural places face some level of risk though and it’s a beautiful spot.
Dustin I am not sure how the algorithm brought me to your site, but I am very glad it did! It was a no brainer to subscribe to your channel and I hope that everyone who views your content is a subscriber. I have enjoyed your content and am still plowing through it all. The new Lot 32 Build series will be very interesting and exciting for all viewers to follow. Your content and production is just first class. First class professional productions for all us to to enjoy. A big shout out to Eli, your brother-in-law and everyone else giving you a hand with the project. Looking forward to watching this dream grow! 👍
I'm dreaming of doing the same thing as soon as I can find cheap land also. But I'm a lot older, single, female and physically limited. So, my adventure will be interesting to accomplish. I'm watching to see if I can get some tips & tricks to help me along my adventure. RUclips brought me to your channel and I enjoyed this video. So, I subscribed to follow along. I wish you great luck and success in your Lot 32 adventure.
CONGRATULATIONS Dustin! Not only do I consider you to be one of the best content creators, you are also an educator. I always learn something concrete from your work. I'm looking forward to watching every video in the build series! Much success to you!
I'm very glad that my favorite youtube channel hits so close to home.... Seeing you travel all over the west coast of North America, and all over my stomping ground of tthe Skeena Valley makes me so happy! Seeing your journey and growth through the years has been nothing short of enlightening. Seeing you settle in such a remote and beautiful spot is so fitting for you and the channel. i only hope that your journey continues in the future, but I am very happy to see that you and Emie have continued your journey together. I wish nothing but the best for the both of you as well as your channel! Hope to meet you in Terrace one day!!!
The gorgeous view comes with some risks, as I'm sure you know. Just make sure you have a go bag, know your way to higher ground, and stay on top of flood warnings. As the saying goes, "don't be scared, be prepared." In a flood situation, the force of the water will hit the outside of the river bend the hardest and try to erode your land away. Fortunately, big floods like that usually come with ample warning, and both of the record floods on the Fraser river happened from the snow melt in May, so you should have plenty of lead time to know if the big one is coming. Rivers are amazing, beautiful, and powerful, and I'm sure it is an awe-inspiring feeling to wake up next to one every day. You can still build something beautiful there even if it won't last forever. I just want you to stay safe as well.
Congrats on being a first time home owner. Cleaning all the garbage was a job and a half but now the beauty of the place can begin. Looking forward to see the progress.
No DA video has ever failed to brighten my day, and this was certainly no exception. I'm so happy for you Dustin, and forever thankful that you let us tag along.
Dustin Porter! If you have not asked that woman to marry you, your nuts! She is a treasure! That was a job n a half! Congrats on owning your own sliver of heaven, I could picture you on the shore fishing with the drone shots. Can't wait for the next videos, is it strange that I feel proud for you! Years of watching someone and I guess some sort of connections are really made, thx for all you do!
Its a strange concept, we watch some you tubers for yrs & yrs & it feels like we know them . Ive met some of my favorites & i act like there an old friend, there look at me like , who is this guy ??? Lol welcome to 2024 yall .
Congrats Dustin! What a beautiful little piece of Heaven! I know there’s a lot of work to come, and you will no doubt knock it out of the park! I thoroughly enjoy your adventures and can’t wait for this one! 😃
So very happy for you, Dustin! May this next part of your journey be full of blessings, and miracles. Looks like you're surrounded by wonderful, helpful, skilled people too, so it ought to be epic! 🥰
You need to spray a sealer on every thing inside. I use Weldbond white glue mixed 50/50 with water. It will trap the pee smell and everything else into the wood. Just use a garden sprayer or a stucco brush to apply. I did 2 coats on my rental home plywood floor. It had dog pee on every carpet covered area. Up came the carpet, and then i sealed the plywood.. I also sealed the plywood under the old on suite toilet, to water proof the plywood and to stop rot. I also use a product called "Mold Control" works great for killing mold spores.
So the weldbond glue and water seals but keeps the appearance of wood if the areas are left exposed. It probably seals moisture seals better than primer. Nice
I had a feeling a house in one of these locations was going to be on the cards for you eventually, congrats! Can't wait to see a build series on that bad boy.
I was thinking that as well. He seemed to be hanging out around a couple and this was one of them. Never lived on a major river, but being that close I would be worried about erosion.
It’s so nice to see one of these neglected properties being rescued. Far too many one time dreams turned to garbage dumps in our wilderness we call Canada
Another awesome project. Once you have made your new place more liveable and have the time, you want to consider planting willow/cottonwood cuttings in select areas along the river bank below your place. Although there appears to be some bedrock showing along the riverbank, there is evidence of erosion. I would suggest you approach the Ministry of the Environment for ideas and authorization. As your neighbors' properties are experiencing similar erosion issues, they may want to get involved. I know that riverbank erosion is a natural and never-ending phenomenon, but I think it's worth a try. I look forward to watching your vlogs from my home in Prince George, BC. Take care and all the very best to you.
One of my biggest regrets was not doing just that when I was 30. Hint: Cover your burn pile with tarp and by next spring it will be dry and burn fully. Get tarp material from your local building supply place from what they cover the lumber with that tarp they just toss it anyway. The small tears in the tarp do not matter just to cover your burn pile.
With so many posers and half-baked influencers online, it is a treat to see a modern renaissance man demonstrate such an incredible array of skills. This build will be epic. While successful, I can't comprehend why this channel is not in the RUclips stratosphere?
Congratulations Dustin. It looks like we are both changing it up. I purchased a brand new trailer after my wife's recent passing & my cat Pretzel & I are going to live in it year round. I took am a little scared of the future but I hope we both succeed. Congratulations George
Three things I got from this video. One, you’ve got a really cool place to put down some roots. Two, You and Emmy have always seemed like a good match, but if she’s willing to help you clean up the house and property the way she did, she’s definitely your diamond. Three, your brother-in-law has one of the coolest work trucks I’ve ever seen. How many guys go to work every day in an old Fire truck? Thanks for all the awesome videos Dustin!
I’m a 67 yr old woman and even I love your videos! Wow, what a clean up. Emmy was a wonderful helper. Not many woman would do that. I’m so happy for your purchase and I can see the bright light in your eyes as you talk about it. I can’t wait to see what you do with the place. I’ll be following along for sure.
Those people before were definitely trash hoarding and then i guess animals and elements went in there and just did their hand is getting everything as trashed as possible. Yall did awesome getting it handled
Dang proud of you Dustin !!! People thought I was crazy to buy the house that I decided to buy. I have been in this house for 20 years, most wonderful blessing I've ever received... Congratulations and keep your head up !🎉
Very nice place you bought !! The place we bought was an acreage. The house , shop and hip roof barn were built in 1940. We restored all three and got rid of everything else. It’s our home and we’re staying !!
Been watching Destination Adventure for many years now and wanted to wish a BIG CONGRATULATIONS to you! Excited to see this come together over this winter.
That cabin looks like some thought offgrid would be great. Built the hut, insulated the main room, spent a winter there then decided "Like Hell, I'm going home". You'll make this a great place Dustin, looking forward to watching you do this.
When we found our 12 acres of paradise 10 years ago, we were probably the happiest people on the planet 😁 puts a smile on our faces to see you in that same happy place! Really looking forward to seeing how you make the place officially yours!
Dustin. I’m a little late to the comment party (life stuff). I didn’t look through all the comments, so I’m hoping you see, and address this question (either with a response or follow up commentary in a future Lot 32 video): Do you have any concerns for part of, if not all of your property being eroded away from something like a massive flooding event of the Frasier? If not, please explain why. You’ve chronicled a lot of properties/homes lost to river erosion, even how waterways can drastically change course, like what what you captured season before this one, below the Salmon Glacier in the video “Decades Carried on the Ice | Remarkable Glacier Activity | Destination Adventure.” Anywho, I hope this finds you well and congratulations on your own little, literal slice ◀️ of heaven!
Big step, your own home. Your back story is interesting. You take us to places that the majority of us will never get to see. Looking forward to more episodes.
Congratulations on the home purchase! It’ll be great! That clean up was a massive undertaking! I’m sure most folks would have just closed the door and just walked away! Andrew did a great job. A true professional! The only way to ensure the packrats don’t come back into your house is taking them for a swim after. Trust me on that.
Much love and praise for you, Dustin. The way you embrace life with all its joys and hurdles in stride, let alone with a sense of humor, is admirable to say the least. Nothing but best wishes for you and your lady on this next step in your journey.
Brother, we are honored to go on yet another adventure with you. Your content has become a regular part of my week. Love your saying about 2 lives, and at 44 years old I definitely identify with it. Excited for what is to come. Thank you.
I'm so happy and excited for you Dustin! I can't wait to see what you do with the land! I also can't wait to see Emi again, she is just a delight and adds so much to your channel!
Dustin I am so happy for you and Emily to have a place of your own, amazing man , I envy you a bit , I have learned more about BC from you than anyone ! Keep it up 💪🎉😅🤠
CONGRATS ON YOUR OWN HOME. YOU ARE THE KING OF YOUR CASTLE. Great work to get done while you are still young and what a good deal you found. God Bless you on all your work being an inspiration to others
This is PERFECT timing, I have been wanting to do something just like this! And Now I can watch Learn and " PAVE" my way to my own. AWESOME!!! Can't Wait go all to COME!!
Congratulations, Dustin! What an accomplishment! As always, thank you so much for taking us along on this journey. I bet your neighbors already appreciate the work you've done so they don't have to look at a trash pile anymore.
Congratulations on having your first address to call your own. Beautiful little place you found there right on the water. Looking forward to watching it come back to life my friend!
Outstanding content. Just discovered this channel, if this build series had 10 videos already, I would have just binged them. Can't wait to see this land get cleaned up, house dried in and remodeled. Stoked for you!
Lot 32: Aka Dustin Nation : This build is going to be as epic as the truck build.. Thanks for bringing us along for the build. I'll be dropping in for a beer when I get up that way, in Black Beauty
Congratulations Dustin! You've now merged my favorite to RUclips contents. Travel and off grid living! It feels so good to own a piece of Earth to set down roots doesn't it!?
Dear Dustin, my wife and I have seen all your videos en we still enjoy your aventures. Thank you for all of this. We wish you good luck with your new home. Greetings from The Netherlands!
Congratulations Dustin! This is going to be so exciting to watch. Be proud, I know we all are of all that you have and are still going to accomplish. I can't even imagine sitting on a porch with a cup of Java looking at that view. It will never get old!
Congratulations Dustin!! So exciting and so many questions, which I am confident you'll have answers to in coming videos. I love the connections with your dad's mill and from a single log!! Spectacular!!!
Congratulations Dustin. Such wonderful news you have purchasing your own land. let your the new journey commence and provide you a life time of happiness 🎉😊
4 years ago I bought a fixer on a small unnamed body of water in AB. Labour intensive…… fix what I can with cash ….. no debt…. And the evening sunset fires by the water are priceless therapy. So happy for you !!!
This may sound strange coming from a stranger but I am unbelievably proud of you and what your accomplishing. Thank you for dragging us along for your amazing journey. Hopefully our paths will cross one day.
We are excited for you 2 also. It's good to have a home base. We started traveling in our ATW in 2017 fulltime with the intent of finding property. Found raw 40 acres in Wyoming and have been slow building our dream ever since. It is a wonderful adventure and alot of work but the personal growth and satifaction is a dream come true. Thank you for sharing. We look forward to many more!
We lived off grid for 6 years outside of Yellowknife! It is a wonderful life and way more possible then most folks realize. Lithium batteries are dirt cheap now as are solar panels.
Congratulations! I grew up in Bella Coola (now living in SK). You definitely got me thinking of my options for owning a piece of home. I’m SK, I bought a 1916 house for 9,000. People thought I was crazy but now 10 years later and a lot of sweat equity, I have my dream home/homestead. I look forward to all the videos in this series (always enjoy your content). And I absolutely loved the background story. Very cool
Big congratulations Dustin, you show the importance of the can do spirit and the diamond in rough visualization. I am looking forward to seeing the end result of another realized goal! Take care. Dan
From watching Destination Adventure, I learn you were fearless and willing to put in the work, to reach a goal. This home project, will be enjoyable to watch. Best regards in all you do
Heck yes!! EPIC!! Congrats on finding and getting HOME ❤! Can’t wait to see what’s in store for you and all that you share with. Thanks for sharing and let the best time begin!
A home base is important. Even a tiny home. A feel a next step is property with a garage a tiny home and small footprint. Minimal expense. Then the world is your oyster. Good luck👍👍
Wow! This is so exciting! I'm so glad you have Emi and so many friends and family to help you with everything. This little home is going to be amazing, I'm sure of it! All the best Dustin!
Been following you for years Dustin. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us, i couldnt resonate with that intro quote better. "You only get one shot at this life, and the biggest stretches are where you'll grow the most."
Hi Dustin, I've been watching your channel on and off for a few years. I have to say that this video on Lot 32 was my favourite to date. Keep it up! I'm looking forward to seeing more on this build! Great stuff! -Rob
Growing up in BC there's lots to choose from but at the top of my list it's the Fraser and especially where it runs through the Cariboo-Chilcotin.Well done Dustin you deserve it --renovating one's own place is the bomb and your creativity and problem solving abilities will be fun to watch as this project rolls along.
If the building is still there after all these years your on the high side of the river and it flows in The right direction so you are not loosing ground in a flood. You seem smart enough to have thought about that. Well done. First time I have come across your channel.
I am so happy for you!! How exciting to watch this happen for you!! Can't wait for the first sunset/sunrise moments shared from your awesome homestead! Congratulations!!
We all remember when our mothers would look in your room and say, "This place is a dump' ! No, that place was a dump. Who ever left your new place like that had to really work hard to get it that junked up. I was surprised that the it ended looking pretty darn good after cleaning and getting it down to the shell. I think you are going to end up with a nice and comfortable place,
I would highly reccomend making a food forest, that way it can grow fruits and veggies while you are travelling and you can come back and have a bunch of ripe foods to choose from!
Just wanted to say we (my husband and I) LOVE watching your videos. We look forward to it every Saturday. I can't wait to see your hard work and dedication pay off in this new series!! You are a wonder and we will miss Emmi! I hope she comes back!
Super excited for what the future holds Dustin. Thank you so much for taking us along on your life’s journeys. Thank you for making your home our home. Much love, cheers !
My wife and I are stoked to watch your build on the river. Love your videos, we watch every morning with a cup of coffee before we start our day. Great fun and as noted in the comments, always educational.
This is exciting ! I’m thrilled to see so much progress on your new property. I think this is going to be great. I’m looking forward to watching your journey with your new home.
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You’re on the outside riverbank of a curve in the mighty Fraser. You can see the shore is being actively eroded. Don’t sink too much into this project man.
I think it's evident that we all are happy for you my friend ,and on behalf of all , thank you to all who pitched in and Andrew did a fantastic job.trully happy for you
Thank you very much. I’m incredibly fortunate to have access to some amazing help through portions of this.
Enjoy it you earned it
Happy for u dustin.pretty dam cool project and living that close to the water well that's a priceless view right there.cant wait to see the buildup and way it comes together for you.thanks again for the great videos and u being open enough to show the pricing and cost of this.
That old Volvo wagon had me crying, so many memories!
'Let it go at the neighbor's place!
😆😆😆😆😆
If the ceiling is that low upstairs I'd cut in a shed dormer. It would be pretty inexpensive with minimal/no waste of existing framing and minimal materials for the pony wall. If you don't do this you will spend the rest of your time there bumping your head on the ceiling and wishing you had.
$10k cad is a steal for anyone willing to put in the work! Great find!
Good advice
I am 75 years young….built or rehabbed 6 homesteads, Colorado, Texas, Tennessee, New Mexico and my current casa in north central nevada…..I look back and can’t believe I did all that…..and realize I did …you my friend are living the adventure, enjoy it while you can ….because the road less traveled gives the most pleasure and always know the road does have an ending.blessings to you
which was your favorite?
Did you make good profits out of it or was more pleasure while you had another source of income? Id love to do that but I'm scared, hamster wheel spins too fast
@@Jessersadler my favorite…hmmmmm I guess where I am now, because the climate of high mountain plains, the lack of people especially socialists makes this more like country living 50 years ago. Colorado was the worst with its stupid laws and kommifornia transplants absolutely destroyed the state.
@@funnyautomation763 yes I made a profit, funny some people enjoy making their dreams, others would rather just buy them.
I regret not doing that sooner. Now at 72 I live in a small town I can't connect with, so I'm going to be looking for a deal I can move into for my forever home. I bought my current home with the idea I would work 2 more years and fix it up with cash before retiring here. I retired early and don't like my neighbors. I don't look forward to another move at my age, but want a place with a more amenable community nearby.
71yo widow homesteading in rural northeast Washington state USA. Not off the grid but off the beaten path living very simply in a 12 acre beautiful forest . New sub. 😊
I live in NE Washington too!
How long ago did you start your current homestead? I'm 72 and thinking of starting over. I don't like the people where I bought my current home.
I live in Northeast Washington as well!
I’m 67 and just finished building 24x32 on a lake in the woods of northern Minnesota.
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I swear, you deserve so many more subscribers. I love your channel man, i look forward to it every Saturday morning.
I appreciate that, thank you. 😊
Completely agree.
@metalover2 I reached out to Dustin probably a couple years ago on messenger saying the exact same thing and to my surprise he responded. Awesome, down to earth dude. I started watching MAV and Dustin about the same time during the pandemic and MAV went from like 41k to over 2.6 million subscribers while Dustin went from about 70k to 270k. I'm not sure if it's because Dustin is in Canada, maybe the algorithm doesn't share/recommend his videos as much but it's been awesome to watch his channel grow so much regardless. The Story Till Now is another Canadian RUclips channel I enjoy and their cinematography, done game, and narration is strong but still I think they're only around 300k. Hopefully they get 10x as big someday because they deserve it.
They will come! Jenna Phipps in BC was a crochet and knit RUclipsr with a few thousand subscribers when she bought a derelict house and started tearing into it. Her subscribers went to a million in a matter of weeks!
First off… don’t let that woman go!!!! The fact that she didn’t turn tail and run away is her final declaration that you two belong together!! Most people let alone a beautiful petite woman would be scared away.., instead she donned her mask and hazmat suit in style… she and you are the definition of steadfast!!
I feel like I’ve bought my own dream property watching “Lot 32”!!!! I’m so excited for you and will wait expectantly every Saturday for the newest update on your endeavors!!! You’ve come far young man and am grateful that you allow us to tag along with your professional videos!!! Good luck and I’m excited to see what’s next!!!! PS…. Ditto to just about all the fabulous comments by those of us who love you 😉🩵🩵🩵
I agree with you, I was thinking the exact same thing. I have a feeling they will be together and even that plans might be in place for just that. We will have to wait and see what transpires
Just Subbed up RUclips Brought you to my timeline
Wow 😲 Blown Away You Two Are a Match made in heaven
Amazing Hard Work Take it from a Female that gets overwhelmed seeing Junk
This really was up my junk Meter That said run for your life😅😂
Happy For you
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I was cringing and gagging the whole way through the house being dung out. That woman is a keeper. She had her super cape on for sure.
Dustin, you had me at "Off Grid Dream Home!"
If you achieve anything even remotely as wonderful as the rig is, this is going to be one heckuva project.
Let us pray there is no blockage of the river upstream causing a natural dam break like earlier this summer.
Your home is very vulnerable to a natural disaster.
What a cozy little place. ♥
Yeah I noticed a fence along the property dropping down towards the river. That also might have influenced the sale price. Most rural places face some level of risk though and it’s a beautiful spot.
From a guy that just bought a 150 year old homestead last year in Colorado, HELL YEAH!
OMG!!! Colorado's tragically expensive!!! I grew up there!!!
@@ilenedechurch833 Not once you distance yourself from the city.
Dustin I am not sure how the algorithm brought me to your site, but I am very glad it did! It was a no brainer to subscribe to your channel and I hope that everyone who views your content is a subscriber. I have enjoyed your content and am still plowing through it all. The new Lot 32 Build series will be very interesting and exciting for all viewers to follow. Your content and production is just first class. First class professional productions for all us to to enjoy. A big shout out to Eli, your brother-in-law and everyone else giving you a hand with the project. Looking forward to watching this dream grow! 👍
I'm dreaming of doing the same thing as soon as I can find cheap land also.
But I'm a lot older, single, female and physically limited. So, my adventure will be interesting to accomplish. I'm watching to see if I can get some tips & tricks to help me along my adventure.
RUclips brought me to your channel and I enjoyed this video. So, I subscribed to follow along.
I wish you great luck and success in your Lot 32 adventure.
People! If you watch, give the man a like.
First time viewer. I just subscribed. Much success on your future "killer" strip of land by the river!
Congratulations, Dustin! Adventures never end, they just change from time to time. Proud of you, my friend!
CONGRATULATIONS Dustin! Not only do I consider you to be one of the best content creators, you are also an educator. I always learn something concrete from your work. I'm looking forward to watching every video in the build series! Much success to you!
I'm very glad that my favorite youtube channel hits so close to home.... Seeing you travel all over the west coast of North America, and all over my stomping ground of tthe Skeena Valley makes me so happy! Seeing your journey and growth through the years has been nothing short of enlightening. Seeing you settle in such a remote and beautiful spot is so fitting for you and the channel. i only hope that your journey continues in the future, but I am very happy to see that you and Emie have continued your journey together. I wish nothing but the best for the both of you as well as your channel! Hope to meet you in Terrace one day!!!
This is really nice to read, thank you. I look forward to running into you around Terrace some day. 🍻
The gorgeous view comes with some risks, as I'm sure you know. Just make sure you have a go bag, know your way to higher ground, and stay on top of flood warnings. As the saying goes, "don't be scared, be prepared."
In a flood situation, the force of the water will hit the outside of the river bend the hardest and try to erode your land away. Fortunately, big floods like that usually come with ample warning, and both of the record floods on the Fraser river happened from the snow melt in May, so you should have plenty of lead time to know if the big one is coming.
Rivers are amazing, beautiful, and powerful, and I'm sure it is an awe-inspiring feeling to wake up next to one every day. You can still build something beautiful there even if it won't last forever. I just want you to stay safe as well.
Congrats on being a first time home owner. Cleaning all the garbage was a job and a half but now the beauty of the place can begin. Looking forward to see the progress.
No DA video has ever failed to brighten my day, and this was certainly no exception.
I'm so happy for you Dustin, and forever thankful that you let us tag along.
Dustin Porter! If you have not asked that woman to marry you, your nuts! She is a treasure! That was a job n a half! Congrats on owning your own sliver of heaven, I could picture you on the shore fishing with the drone shots. Can't wait for the next videos, is it strange that I feel proud for you! Years of watching someone and I guess some sort of connections are really made, thx for all you do!
He's probably waiting to finish the home, and have a place to bring her after the honeymoon. 🎉
Its a strange concept, we watch some you tubers for yrs & yrs & it feels like we know them . Ive met some of my favorites & i act like there an old friend, there look at me like , who is this guy ??? Lol welcome to 2024 yall .
@davestevens4263 Agreed. And Dustin is such a genuine guy, it's hard not to.
This is fantastic!! Congrats!
Can’t wait to see more.
Cheers!
Congrats Dustin! What a beautiful little piece of Heaven! I know there’s a lot of work to come, and you will no doubt knock it out of the park! I thoroughly enjoy your adventures and can’t wait for this one! 😃
So very happy for you, Dustin! May this next part of your journey be full of blessings, and miracles. Looks like you're surrounded by wonderful, helpful, skilled people too, so it ought to be epic! 🥰
You need to spray a sealer on every thing inside. I use Weldbond white glue mixed 50/50 with water. It will trap the pee smell and everything else into the wood. Just use a garden sprayer or a stucco brush to apply. I did 2 coats on my rental home plywood floor. It had dog pee on every carpet covered area. Up came the carpet, and then i sealed the plywood..
I also sealed the plywood under the old on suite toilet, to water proof the plywood and to stop rot.
I also use a product called "Mold Control" works great for killing mold spores.
So the weldbond glue and water seals but keeps the appearance of wood if the areas are left exposed. It probably seals moisture seals better than primer. Nice
I had a feeling a house in one of these locations was going to be on the cards for you eventually, congrats! Can't wait to see a build series on that bad boy.
I was thinking that as well. He seemed to be hanging out around a couple and this was one of them. Never lived on a major river, but being that close I would be worried about erosion.
Steve from camping wif steve got a similar thing
It’s so nice to see one of these neglected properties being rescued. Far too many one time dreams turned to garbage dumps in our wilderness we call Canada
They always want massive big bucks for these fixeruppers so they just sit not worth the money great to see an exception.
Soooooo true, look at Ocean Falls, Anyox, Kitsault. We could revive communities and have homes for ppl who don't have much
Another awesome project. Once you have made your new place more liveable and have the time, you want to consider planting willow/cottonwood cuttings in select areas along the river bank below your place. Although there appears to be some bedrock showing along the riverbank, there is evidence of erosion. I would suggest you approach the Ministry of the Environment for ideas and authorization. As your neighbors' properties are experiencing similar erosion issues, they may want to get involved. I know that riverbank erosion is a natural and never-ending phenomenon, but I think it's worth a try. I look forward to watching your vlogs from my home in Prince George, BC. Take care and all the very best to you.
I was born in PG and lived there for many years. I’m in Tennessee now, but still go back to visit friends every few years.
One of my biggest regrets was not doing just that when I was 30.
Hint: Cover your burn pile with tarp and by next spring it will be dry and burn fully. Get tarp material from your local building supply place from what they cover the lumber with that tarp they just toss it anyway. The small tears in the tarp do not matter just to cover your burn pile.
With so many posers and half-baked influencers online, it is a treat to see a modern renaissance man demonstrate such an incredible array of skills. This build will be epic.
While successful, I can't comprehend why this channel is not in the RUclips stratosphere?
I think exactly that last thought every time I watch his videos. Incomprehensible.
Congratulations Dustin. It looks like we are both changing it up. I purchased a brand new trailer after my wife's recent passing & my cat Pretzel & I are going to live in it year round. I took am a little scared of the future but I hope we both succeed. Congratulations George
Three things I got from this video. One, you’ve got a really cool place to put down some roots. Two, You and Emmy have always seemed like a good match, but if she’s willing to help you clean up the house and property the way she did, she’s definitely your diamond. Three, your brother-in-law has one of the coolest work trucks I’ve ever seen. How many guys go to work every day in an old Fire truck? Thanks for all the awesome videos Dustin!
I’m a 67 yr old woman and even I love your videos! Wow, what a clean up. Emmy was a wonderful helper. Not many woman would do that. I’m so happy for your purchase and I can see the bright light in your eyes as you talk about it. I can’t wait to see what you do with the place. I’ll be following along for sure.
Those people before were definitely trash hoarding and then i guess animals and elements went in there and just did their hand is getting everything as trashed as possible. Yall did awesome getting it handled
Dang proud of you Dustin !!!
People thought I was crazy to buy the house that I decided to buy. I have been in this house for 20 years, most wonderful blessing I've ever received...
Congratulations and keep your head up !🎉
Very nice place you bought !! The place we bought was an acreage. The house , shop and hip roof barn were built in 1940. We restored all three and got rid of everything else. It’s our home and we’re staying !!
Proud of you, man. Looking forward to watching the progress.
Been watching Destination Adventure for many years now and wanted to wish a BIG CONGRATULATIONS to you! Excited to see this come together over this winter.
This is excellent! Reading all the comments is great too! Everyone who watches your channel gets hooked, keep it up.
Congratulations. What a beautiful spot to call "Home".
That cabin looks like some thought offgrid would be great. Built the hut, insulated the main room, spent a winter there then decided "Like Hell, I'm going home".
You'll make this a great place Dustin, looking forward to watching you do this.
When we found our 12 acres of paradise 10 years ago, we were probably the happiest people on the planet 😁 puts a smile on our faces to see you in that same happy place! Really looking forward to seeing how you make the place officially yours!
Love seeing a project,in which,you can see a before and after that makes one feel proud of what is accomplished.Great job!
Dustin. I’m a little late to the comment party (life stuff). I didn’t look through all the comments, so I’m hoping you see, and address this question (either with a response or follow up commentary in a future Lot 32 video): Do you have any concerns for part of, if not all of your property being eroded away from something like a massive flooding event of the Frasier? If not, please explain why. You’ve chronicled a lot of properties/homes lost to river erosion, even how waterways can drastically change course, like what what you captured season before this one, below the Salmon Glacier in the video “Decades Carried on the Ice | Remarkable Glacier Activity | Destination Adventure.” Anywho, I hope this finds you well and congratulations on your own little, literal slice ◀️ of heaven!
That was exactly my thought about erosion on bank of river-especially seeing how much of that has already happened as shown in video-and flooding???
@@bdbeatle1While I can’t reveal my sources, I did some reaching out via other socials and it sounds like there’s “nothing to be concerned about.” 😉
Big step, your own home. Your back story is interesting. You take us to places that the majority of us will never get to see. Looking forward to more episodes.
There is a comfort feeling with a home, Congratulations Dustin!
Congratulations on your new adventure, wishing you the best of success. We will be waiting for the next video. God bless you all
Congratulations on the home purchase! It’ll be great! That clean up was a massive undertaking! I’m sure most folks would have just closed the door and just walked away! Andrew did a great job. A true professional! The only way to ensure the packrats don’t come back into your house is taking them for a swim after. Trust me on that.
Much love and praise for you, Dustin.
The way you embrace life with all its joys and hurdles in stride, let alone with a sense of humor, is admirable to say the least.
Nothing but best wishes for you and your lady on this next step in your journey.
Congratulations on your new home 🏠 . Nothing like a place to come home to.
Brother, we are honored to go on yet another adventure with you. Your content has become a regular part of my week. Love your saying about 2 lives, and at 44 years old I definitely identify with it. Excited for what is to come. Thank you.
Congratulations! So happy for your next adventure - home ownership!! Looks like it will be a great home base.
I'm so happy and excited for you Dustin! I can't wait to see what you do with the land! I also can't wait to see Emi again, she is just a delight and adds so much to your channel!
Dustin I am so happy for you and Emily to have a place of your own, amazing man , I envy you a bit , I have learned more about BC from you than anyone ! Keep it up 💪🎉😅🤠
Awesome news Dustin.
Can’t wait to witness your trials and tribulations!
I literally wish you every success with your project.... I look forward to the next episode. ...
CONGRATS ON YOUR OWN HOME. YOU ARE THE KING OF YOUR CASTLE. Great work to get done while you are still young and what a good deal you found. God Bless you on all your work being an inspiration to others
This is PERFECT timing, I have been wanting to do something just like this! And Now I can watch Learn and " PAVE" my way to my own. AWESOME!!! Can't Wait go all to COME!!
Congratulations, Dustin! What an accomplishment! As always, thank you so much for taking us along on this journey. I bet your neighbors already appreciate the work you've done so they don't have to look at a trash pile anymore.
Congratulations. This will be an adventure for sure!
Congratulations on having your first address to call your own. Beautiful little place you found there right on the water. Looking forward to watching it come back to life my friend!
Congratulations that is so awesome. Looking forward to watching the build
👏congratulations, i bet the neighbors will appreciate the property been tidy, its going to look awesome when its finished.
Outstanding content. Just discovered this channel, if this build series had 10 videos already, I would have just binged them. Can't wait to see this land get cleaned up, house dried in and remodeled. Stoked for you!
Congrats Dustin & Emmie!! Look forward to seeing all of the improvements to this new adventure in your lives!! It's going to be beautiful!
Lot 32: Aka Dustin Nation : This build is going to be as epic as the truck build.. Thanks for bringing us along for the build. I'll be dropping in for a beer when I get up that way, in Black Beauty
Congratulations Dustin! You've now merged my favorite to RUclips contents. Travel and off grid living! It feels so good to own a piece of Earth to set down roots doesn't it!?
Dear Dustin, my wife and I have seen all your videos en we still enjoy your aventures. Thank you for all of this. We wish you good luck with your new home. Greetings from The Netherlands!
Congratulations Dustin! This is going to be so exciting to watch. Be proud, I know we all are of all that you have and are still going to accomplish. I can't even imagine sitting on a porch with a cup of Java looking at that view. It will never get old!
That is so awesome! Congratulations and best of luck. Keep the great content coming
Congratulations Dustin!! So exciting and so many questions, which I am confident you'll have answers to in coming videos. I love the connections with your dad's mill and from a single log!! Spectacular!!!
Congratulations Dustin. Such wonderful news you have purchasing your own land. let your the new journey commence and provide you a life time of happiness 🎉😊
4 years ago I bought a fixer on a small unnamed body of water in AB. Labour intensive…… fix what I can with cash ….. no debt…. And the evening sunset fires by the water are priceless therapy. So happy for you !!!
This may sound strange coming from a stranger but I am unbelievably proud of you and what your accomplishing. Thank you for dragging us along for your amazing journey. Hopefully our paths will cross one day.
Yessss! This is gonna be awesome! I'm super pumped for you and your lady to be starting this project!
We are excited for you 2 also. It's good to have a home base. We started traveling in our ATW in 2017 fulltime with the intent of finding property. Found raw 40 acres in Wyoming and have been slow building our dream ever since. It is a wonderful adventure and alot of work but the personal growth and satifaction is a dream come true.
Thank you for sharing. We look forward to many more!
We lived off grid for 6 years outside of Yellowknife! It is a wonderful life and way more possible then most folks realize. Lithium batteries are dirt cheap now as are solar panels.
Wow, thank you so much for telling your story. Your amazing Dustin. 😊
Love to hear how you came about finding the project property!! What a great view to wake up to, enjoy a coffee and cigar on the deck!!!
Congratulations! I grew up in Bella Coola (now living in SK). You definitely got me thinking of my options for owning a piece of home. I’m SK, I bought a 1916 house for 9,000. People thought I was crazy but now 10 years later and a lot of sweat equity, I have my dream home/homestead. I look forward to all the videos in this series (always enjoy your content). And I absolutely loved the background story. Very cool
Big congratulations Dustin, you show the importance of the can do spirit and the diamond in rough visualization. I am looking forward to seeing the end result of another realized goal! Take care. Dan
Wow, congratulations Dustin! this is amazing! So happy for you! Looking forward to this series!!
From watching Destination Adventure, I learn you were fearless and willing to put in the work, to reach a goal. This home project, will be enjoyable to watch. Best regards in all you do
Heck yes!! EPIC!! Congrats on finding and getting HOME ❤! Can’t wait to see what’s in store for you and all that you share with. Thanks for sharing and let the best time begin!
A home base is important. Even a tiny home. A feel a next step is property with a garage a tiny home and small footprint. Minimal expense. Then the world is your oyster. Good luck👍👍
Wow! This is so exciting! I'm so glad you have Emi and so many friends and family to help you with everything. This little home is going to be amazing, I'm sure of it! All the best Dustin!
I can't wait to see more of this!
Been following you for years Dustin. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us, i couldnt resonate with that intro quote better.
"You only get one shot at this life, and the biggest stretches are where you'll grow the most."
Hi Dustin, I've been watching your channel on and off for a few years. I have to say that this video on Lot 32 was my favourite to date. Keep it up! I'm looking forward to seeing more on this build! Great stuff! -Rob
Oh, good on you! So happy for you. Such a lovely spot. You aren’t going to want to leave. Good luck & good building!
Growing up in BC there's lots to choose from but at the top of my list it's the Fraser and especially where it runs through the Cariboo-Chilcotin.Well done Dustin you deserve it --renovating one's own place is the bomb and your creativity and problem solving abilities will be fun to watch as this project rolls along.
I am so excited for you Dustan. That will be a wonderful place when you have done some magic on it. I am so excited to be able to watch.
If the building is still there after all these years your on the high side of the river and it flows in
The right direction so you are not loosing ground in a flood. You seem smart enough to have thought about that. Well done. First time I have come across your channel.
I am so happy for you!! How exciting to watch this happen for you!! Can't wait for the first sunset/sunrise moments shared from your awesome homestead! Congratulations!!
Can't wait to see the build progress. Congratulations
We all remember when our mothers would look in your room and say, "This place is a dump' ! No, that place was a dump. Who ever left your new place like that had to really work hard to get it that junked up. I was surprised that the it ended looking pretty darn good after cleaning and getting it down to the shell. I think you are going to end up with a nice and comfortable place,
I would highly reccomend making a food forest, that way it can grow fruits and veggies while you are travelling and you can come back and have a bunch of ripe foods to choose from!
Just wanted to say we (my husband and I) LOVE watching your videos. We look forward to it every Saturday. I can't wait to see your hard work and dedication pay off in this new series!! You are a wonder and we will miss Emmi! I hope she comes back!
Bro....I love the full disclosure and transparency. I live in Texas and your videos make me feel like I am right there with you !
Dustin!!! WHOA! So exciting! I’m very happy for you and can’t wait to watch the build!! CONGRATULATIONS 🎉
Super excited for what the future holds Dustin. Thank you so much for taking us along on your life’s journeys. Thank you for making your home our home. Much love, cheers !
My wife and I are stoked to watch your build on the river. Love your videos, we watch every morning with a cup of coffee before we start our day. Great fun and as noted in the comments, always educational.
When it's meant to be, everything just falls into place naturally. Congratulations.
This is exciting ! I’m thrilled to see so much progress on your new property. I think this is going to be great. I’m looking forward to watching your journey with your new home.
This is going to be great. I hope we get Emmy back soon too.